well, it was sad, but we didn't really have time to get to know him, so couldn't say I sobbed. my reactions were quite neutral while i thought "go figure" I felt sorry that Zoey had to see it, (but not as much as with Stevie Rae) and Duchess really added to the drama.
he seemed to be a nice guy, so had we time to really get the notion, it would have been tons more heartbreaking.