Thanks for your comments, folks. I'm glad that the more lighthearted interludes in this section helped leaven the tense atmosphere.
IolantheAlias, thanks for your comments. Clark and Lois are certainly working to come to grips with their experiences, but I'm worried that Clark's response to the tsunami is less a testament to his healing than his realization that this crisis was so catastrophic that he couldn't *not* help, his own psychological health be damned.
Hi Artemis, I'm glad you liked this part. I agree that there's progress and even rays of hope (let's hope that light in the tunnel isn't a train
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BJ, glad you liked the Thanksgiving scene. Lois and Clark certainly do seem to be making up for lost time, but I can't really blame them. As to Jon, I figure he's still young enough to not think much about the issue of his parents' disappearances beyond the fact that he misses them and wishes they were around more.
Hi Ann. I agree that their discussion about having another child was both necessary and helpful for their relationship. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It's a wonderful opportunity to spend time with family and friends and reflect on all the things in life we have to be thankful for. Also, I've always had a blast cooking everything from scratch with my guests and then getting stuffed, watching football, and playing video games, and then eating some more.
Thanks for your comments, Terry. I agree this tsunami is pretty much the last thing Lois and Clark need. However, as cruel a teacher as experience can be, it is showing Clark that there is still so much good he can do.
Thanks for your comments, Michael. Maybe I'm going to make everything turn out rainbows and puppies, but then again...maybe not.
Cookiesmom, thanks for reading and commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed this section.
