He stood outside his house, phone in hand, and waited for Cissnei to show up. Truthfully, he was glad she was coming to visit. It got too lonely in the house sometimes and now with Sephiroth around...

Zack needed somebody, even if they would just be present with him. Seeing his face again was a shock and one Zack had never wanted to go through again. But it was as it was and he could only move forward.

So when he got the call, he answered. "Hello?"