Again, I can't thank you enough for all of the comments - both praise and not quite praise. They really spur me on to write. I'm determined to get Clark out of this hole I dug for him and keep hoping that the things I know that I haven't shared yet will change the minds of those of you who are still unconvinced.
Additionally, the really detailed way you all give feedback is so helpful - particularly from those of you who have issues with the story. It really helps me determine where I need to flush out the story more to make it better. Hopefully, I'm learning as I go so I don't keep making the same mistakes...