Shayne, this was a great close to the story. As a dad myself, I sympathize with Clark's bewilderment over Lisa's political views and career choices. He has to remember that she's still a kid, even if the law will very soon tell her that she's an adult. He needs to give her time to finish growing up! Sure, she knows a lot more about life and death than most young people her age, but while that gives her an advantage over her peers, it doesn't necessarily make her wise. Her views on life and such will change dramatically in the next four years.
He needs to take comfort in the fact that she feels so secure in her family that she can say almost anything, and even if her parents disagree with her, they're still going to love her and make a place for her in their hearts. She understands that. That's why her real family is better than her childish imaginings. It's a good thing Lois is there to be a buffer between Clark's pragmatism and Lisa's youthful idealism. Lois can help them both see that the other has the right to his or her views, and that there are valid points to be made on both sides. Nothing like a hard-headed businessman tempered by a strong compassionate life partner. In fact, the combination is downright super!
Shayne, maybe we could have an epilogue a few years down the road where the newest super-powered Kent tyke has just thrown a sofa through a wall and is being counseled by someone who turns out to be Lisa. She could help her younger sibling to understand that even though they're different from most other people, they're still human, because just being homo sapiens doesn't make you a human being. Lisa can use Lana as a negative example.
Seriously, that scenario has strong possibilities. You could show us what Lisa is going through in her own romantic life by that time. How did her husband (husband-to-be) react to the news that her dad was Superman? How did he deal with being the physically weaker member of the relationship? How will he deal with Lisa's powers and potential, especially if she refuses to put on a suit and save people in danger? (Actually, I can't imagine that she'd continue to stay on the sidelines, irrespective of her political views.) If you want to write that one some time in the future, I guarantee you that I'll read it!
Again, great job, Shayne. You've shown us that families can come together even under the most trying of circumstances.
