Being inside during rain like that sounds quite soothing. Too bad the greenhouse chair can't work!

I understand what you mean about wanting to read stories all at once. I like that best too. I have read some fics posted in installments that worked well in that format, but I think many authors don't pay enough attention to making each installment satisfying in itself. If the segments are too short or insubstantial or just cut off randomly, then reading them can be too frustrating to be worth it.