Oh god.
I think my vision is still too blurred with tears to give you much in the way of comments, but this story was absolutely heart-wrenching and beautiful. You write Clark's (and Lois') pain so honestly.
Forgive me, Lois. I don't have the courage to say it aloud. I only hope that she will anyway.

Yeah, I'm going to have to restock my Kleenex supply.
Jessi