Terry, this was another terrific chapter!
I admit, I was a little bit taken aback at first when Clark asked such pointed, tactless questions about Constance and Blair. But the more I mulled it over, the more I realized that it makes perfect sense. Though it's still a little bit disconcerting to see Clark stoop to National Whisper tactics, I think he's *purposefully* making a point to ask these kinds of questions to a) prove that The Daily Planet isn't going to coddle Superman during interviews and b) it's kind of a pre-emptive strike. It's brilliant, really: Ask the tasteless questions before any other reporter does (effectively containing any potential fallout)!
And my heart was in my throat the entire time Clark was battling to save the
Queen of Colombia. When he unleashed his frustration and his fury on the camera crew, I was an empathetic mess.
And this!
She watched and thought to herself, He really has changed. He’s far more intense, almost angry at the concept of tragedy itself. How he must hate death in all its forms, even more than he ever did before.
He’s not the same man I fell in love with.
Then she thought, Which of us has changed more? And have we changed too much? Do we still have a future?
Oh. My. Lord. Such heart-wrenching introspection. I ache when I read this passage.
Seriously, Terry, this story just keeps getting better. Thanks for sharing it with us!
P.S. Your Jack Reisman is so compelling — I love how you've written him. How he ultimately wants to lose this case but won't allow himself to bring anything but his A-game to the courtroom. *hearts the inner conflict at work*
