Great start. I'm completely intrigued by the changes in Clark and can't wait to see where you are going with this.

I'm with Ann. My thoughts about the mysterious gun-shot victim is that it is Lex Luthor. My, my. What a tangled web we weave ... when the one person who wants to remain in the background saves the 4th wealthiest man and biggest criminal in Metropolis.

Oh, and Clark told him his name. Twice. How will Lex show his appreciation?

More soon.
BJ