Well, everyone who's offered an opinion on the subject thinks Clark has green K in the locket, and so do I. It's the most logical explanation, given his morning routine of needing to sit down for a while after donning it, being afraid to touch people, and his reaction if he does. And I agree that Clark must have injured someone with his uncontrolled strength, perhaps someone close to him - like his father? Or a former girlfriend?
And when Martha told him she was glad he hadn't sealed himself inside an ice fortress, that said volumes. Whatever happened, Clark is afraid of his abilities and thinks they're a curse, not a possible blessing. And when he figures out that he might have saved those women and the baby from the bus, he'll hate himself even more. This boy has the potential to be one really messed-up dude.
His condition is going to make any kind of romance with Lois a little awkward, don't you think? "Sorry, Lois, I'd love to put my arms around you, but I'm scared to touch you." That would go over real well with Mad Dog Lane. I wonder if she's going to steal his locket to find out what he's hiding? And will she be both be amazed and sorry when she finds out just how mad a mild-mannered Kansas boy with super-strength can be?
This is excellent so far. I'm waiting for the next chapter.
