"It's been years since I've been to Gongaga," Zack noted, sobering up slightly with the mention of his hometown, but only for a heartbeat. "I should probably get back there sometime. Show my parents that I'm doing alright for myself, and all of that."

Yes, Zack. Or, you know, even writing them a letter to say, 'Guess what, Mom and Dad! I'm not dead!' would be nice.