Absolutely fabulous. Great insight into the characters. I don't think I've ever heard "Lois'" case argued so well before! Your explanation of her viewpoint in previous chapters (Lois and her love affair with the idea of a perfect, risk-free relationship) was superb and Martha's summary was right on target with it. Two thumbs up for excellent writing. Oh, BTW, this bit of humour was so quite amusing:
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The guy’s an alien! He could have lived in a...a pod somewhere and survived on dead rats for all she knew.”

Martha blinked at him. “That’s...one of the strangest things I’ve ever heard you say, son."
I agree Martha! Can't wait until the next chapter (though I guess I'll have to seeing as how you're gone for the week!) Keep up the great work!