Wow. You really are making your characters work (and bleed) for their happy endings.
To cite one of the few happy moments in this part,
you’re family now, always
. Although it was very obvious by the Kents' deeds and their attitudes toward James, I'm glad that Clark actually told him this in so many words.
Please don't leave Jimmy and Lois (and, of course, *us*) here like this. How about posting the next part early -- like, perhaps, now?
Joy,
Lynn
