*gasps, coughs*
Wow. That was unexpected. A very cool deus ex machina ending. Now I understand the significance of your chosen title.
I'll confess; I found the conclusion sudden and abrupt, but that's the effect of this literary device, and since you chose to use this device, I have to assume that you wanted a sudden ending for your story.
but there was all that foreshadowing
What foreshadowing?

Where? *lost and confused*
Actually, I expected some sort of a revelation scene when Lois came back, but I like the way you chose to end this story. Full of promise, and hope.
I liked this story.

The description was exquisite, intimate, yet heartbreaking at the same time.
*reminds myself once again to not doubt Wendy's ability to bring our favourite couple back together, regardless the situation*
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