My mother was a first-generation Italian-American. Her parents were both born in Italy and emigrated to the US through Ellis Island before the last turn of the century. So I approve of Vinnie, because I know that he is a legitimate businessman engaged in a perfectly legal business enterprise. Just don't take any special deliveries from him.
Great story, Queenie! Clark's ongoing pain is legitimate, and the spillover into his home life is also very true to life. And Lois' decision to take the dilemma by the horns to resolve it is quite in character for her. I hope that Clark will listen to his mother, even if he doesn't immediately embrace her and tell her everything's fine (which I do not expect to see).
But somewhere along the line, he has to open up and accept that things happen to people. What happened was by no means his fault. He might feel that way - like a child wondering if his parents' divorce was his fault - but he'll have to believe that there was nothing he could have done or can do which can change those circumstances.
I wonder if Lara has any information which might help Lois and Clark make babies?
/initiates counter-chant/
No Larnie!
No Larnie!
No Larnie!
As fractured as Lara's relationship with Clark is now, it might be damaged beyond repair if she gets involved with another man so soon after her husband's (Clark's biological father who also sent him away!) death. Then Clark's dream accusations would become even more true in her mind. And Clark might jump to the conclusion that she really didn't love Jor-El after all. And none of us want that!
Excellent story, Queenie. Keep it flowing!
