A heartwrenching chapter indeed and one I had to think about. I was surprised at Jonathan's reaction, how he brought the subject up to blame Lois (or at least that's what it seemed to me). It appeared a bit tactless, but I suppose it was one of those things that he simply couldn't help.
I also felt sorry for Clark (and once again, felt that a great tribute was paid to Lana--I really don't compare her to Lois at all, somehow it seems wrong for me to do so. Lois' status in Clark's life should have nothing to do with Lana. It's like apples and oranges for me. The compare and contrast reduces them both to mere satellites orbiting around Clark).
The suicide thing didn't seem melodramatic (as it usually tends to--in a bad way). It must be a heartbreaking thing to see one's days unfold without one's loved one. I don't blame him for thinking about it. I don't blame him for "leaving his options open" if anything because in such a state of helplessness (I can't bring my loved one back), it symbolizes some sort of control (I can chose not to go on without my loved one).
Lots of ground to cover before they heal.
alcyone
