Same goes for me about Rick's background and also what Suzy might do. I have a feeling no matter how much see love her mother, I don't think she can leave the safety Rick and Max has given her.
Just finished chapter 26. Glad to see none of the family was hurt too bad. It looks like you are tying everything together nicely, at the same time opening up some new questions. Like what is Suzi going to do. Waiting patiently for what happens next. Until then have fun.