Whoosh! Lois needs to have both uncomfortable conversations if she wants to move forward in her relationship with Clark and her professional relationships. Clark is a warm, loyal and compassionate man, he deserves to have Lois' complete attention in their marriage. This is going to be rather difficult considering how Claude scarred her so deeply.
Excellent story! So many layers to jump through. I can really tell you have taken a great deal of time to research and craft it with loving care. Taking my time reading it.