Story read. Glass of wine was sinfully delightful. Now onto my comment:
I was thinking the same thing. If he doesn't go back to Metropolis, will he stay with Jonathan and Martha?

Clark stood, and followed his mom into the house, sinking into the couch as she handed him the cordless phone. “It’ll be ok, Clark,” she said with another reassuring hug, before leaving him alone. Pulling out the phone book, he found the number for the airline and dialed, hoping that trusting his gut this time wouldn’t land him in trouble again.
It doesn't matter if you can't fly under your own power, as the song says, just get there!
After being informed by Martha Kent that Clark was on his way back to the city, he’d left a message on Clark’s machine, hoping he wouldn’t mind helping Jack and Jimmy out for a few days. At least, he hoped it would only be a few days.
The three of them in that tiny apartment? Even for a week, that is just a wee bit too long. I can imagine that will encourage the boys to find accommodations elsewhere, pronto!
If only Lex hadn’t barged into her life. Perry couldn’t fix that, but he could help patch things up between Lois and Clark. Picking up the receiver, he dialed Lois’ number, intending on inviting her to meet him for lunch tomorrow.
Perry, I love the way you think! Hope to see the latest installment soon!