A/N: This chapter will ONLY be an author's note. Sorry to disappoint, but I have a few things I need to discuss. I will probably only leave this up for today before deleting it.

All right, y'all. Here's the thing. I posted those two chapters last night – and I got loads of lovely reviews (thank you very much!)…but I realized, as I was reading some of those reviews, that this is why I had writer's block in the first place.

This is not intended to sound blameful. In fact, if anybody is to blame, it's me. I am always asking for your suggestions and ideas, and I feel like I opened it up just a little too much. Don't get me wrong – I love listening to your feedback and what you'd like to see. My goal is to please my readers and give them an enjoyable experience.

However. I'm starting to realize that some – a lot – of suggestions are conflicting. Which means, not only do some opinions conflict with what I want to do next as an author, but also that SOMEBODY will be unhappy with the end result. And I really hate to do that to anybody.

I don't mind the suggestions – I actually quite enjoy seeing what you guys would do with the same story. But. But but but. My heart also falls when I see reviews of this format:

'If you're going to go in this direction, please don't. I'd hate that.'

…When it turns out that was exactly what I wanted to do. Then as an author, I feel awkward and uncomfortable proceeding in either direction, because I don't want to displease the reader – but I also don't want to trash an idea that I enjoyed fleshing out.

I hope this all makes sense and you guys understand where I'm coming from. The bottom line is this: I have some controversial ideas for the story's direction, and I'm sure I always will. But some things, I just have to proceed with. I have to feel them out and do it for me. And I'm sorry if it ends up disappointing any of you.

I feel like I've been talking in circles, so I'll just say it: I am planning on doing a bit of Jaria. Not a lot – they will certainly not become the focal point of the story, or even rise to supporting character standards like Hanna/Holmes. But it's going to happen. And I know some of you will hate me for it – and that really makes me sad. But they are a couple that I ship on the show, and I'd like to explore my options as I write. I want to see how it pans out. And I hope that you will stick around with me, even though I will touch on a ship – briefly – that you hate.

I've admittedly had it planned since the last installment, Side Effects of Sipping on Sunshine. And I've put a lot of thought into it and how I want to make it happen. And I just don't feel comfortable turning back on the idea now. Please understand.

I just can't continue trying to please everybody, as much as I'd love to. The story will go nowhere, and I will be displeased with my work in the end. So at the risk of losing readers – which I really hope I don't – I have to do my thing from now on. And I hope you guys understand that. It doesn't mean that I don't want to hear your suggestions – only that I can't keep trying to fulfill all of them. Please, please don't hate me for it.

As always, I love you all.

xoxo