Hi Joey,
I know what you mean about endings of stories. There is always a tendency to rush things.
Maybe it's because you just want to see 'The End' on a story. I know because it often happens to me.
And as this was a difficult subject to tackle, with lots of 'dark' moods going on, I do understand why you'd want to get through the depressing parts.
However, Clark talking about his problems, wouldn't have had to be depressing. Perhaps he would have felt less stressed and closer to Lois, if he'd talked more to her.
I'm sure Lois would have felt happier too, not to be shut out.
I get the impression from your last post that you might not be thinking of writing again, and that would be a shame.
It's good to see new writers in our fandom. Please continue.
Yours Jenni