Haha, yes, I meant me as in author. Irene was hugged by Jae last year (twice). She wasn't too weirded out. Hugs are all good for her.
As for Lily/Earl, we should deifinitely vote for best couple next year! I thought it was kind of weird Irene got Most Serious? I guess that's from the whole deal with her dad, I guess... Ah well, who knows. It's no big deal.