Ok... so...
I loved the conversation after Lois read Clark's essay, and I adored the open chat Lois had with Clarks mom. I thought part 51 was wonderful.. open, honest, passionate, engaging... a huge step forward for Lois, Clark and his parents. There was a lot of revelation and realisation for Lois. Although I worry she's going to become moonstruck with wanting to 'keep' Clark...
Clark finally became honest.. reluctantly so, but nevertheless honesty is the way to trust. Martha I think is really 'falling for' Lois and (what she believes to be) her grandchild.. but I also wonder if Martha can read between the lines of what Lois is saying... especially given how well Martha knows her son.
While I can completely understand, and enjoyed the essay and Lois's thoughts being in this story (it was an amazingly heartfelt and sincere story from both young Clark and Martha), After reading 51, I can't help feeling that inserting the entire essay into the narrative wasn't really necessary. I guess I felt that 51's dialogue revealed as much to me, and more than the essay.
Regardless, I am thoroughly enjoying this story... and I can't wait to see what happens next in Smallville. Lana has been quiet for a few chapters... must be due for some Cruella stuff soon.... and I have a real bad feeling about that...
