I was just re-reading it again before I deleted my mail message, and I thought I had remembered something but could not remember if it was a thought Lois had or whether she actually voiced it to Clark. Lois' statement that she "Would never doubt him again" to Clark. I can see Clark using that at some time in the future can't you?

Mike

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