I'm still reading too, Jenni. And I remembered that the delivery truck was the first thing bombed. I also remember that the police and our favorite reporters thought at first that Lois had been the target, so that slowed down the investigation a bit.
Ann, even in the time when this story is set, the police already have all the chewing gum they can stuff in their mouths. They don't have time to follow the thin leads of reporters on cases that are officially closed, especially when the closure is due to political pressure. That's a very real-world scenario in the US. If it's not like that in Sweden, then you are blessed in that regard.
I agree with Grinch about more interaction between Clark and Sara and with Vicki. They need a daddy, too, not just Jor-El. I'm going to assume that we'll see such interaction very soon, and that it will be just as heart-rending as anything else we've seen.
I do have one little nit-pick for you, though. In this chapter, we started off in Clark's POV, and then when Lois entered the newsroom we slipped into her head for a few sentences, then back into Clark's head. That's disconcerting. You're an outstanding writer presenting a most engaging story, and such POV slips make the readers work a little harder than they need to.
Now, to soften the sting of my previous comment, I want to see more chapters more often! I always read these as soon as I see them, and I really enjoy the way Clark is adjusting to life as an almost-normal man. I like the occasional phantom twinges from his missing finger. They're very realistic. And his manner of dealing with people (like the priest and the alcoholic they interviewed) is totally in character for Clark. His concern for Matt is also in character, and his regret for not being there for his family is completely on target, even when he realizes that he can't be held responsible for being held captive for so long. There's a resolution coming up, and I'm getting the feeling that Clark and Lois will be right in the middle of an explosive climax, whether they want to be or not.
Keep them coming, Jenni! I hope this new year gives you plenty of free time, some of which you might apply to your writing. We can always use a good Jenni fic, and those are the only kinds you post, so let's hop to it!
Please?
