This is so emotional, Sara, so tense. Wow! You did make me feel that Lois had been shot. My breath totally caught in my throat. Thank you, thank you for not leaving us wondering if Lois survived or not. There's plenty to worry about anyway, such as the nature of Clark's injury and what has happened to Pete.
I have no time to write much more than this right now, but I must say that your story definitely makes my Mondays nowadays!
Ann