Sorry for the temporary disappearance! Last few weeks ago before the (well-deserved) holidays have been crazy. But I'm still around and still enjoying inmensely.
I like the new character. I think Chris might be the kind of person that will help Lois keep going when Clark can't be around. Seems somehow like a compensation for Clark's early departure.
The more this story progresses, the more I'm looking forward to see how you work Clark and Lois's situation out. Right now it seems that Lois is unlikely to leave Melbourne. Would that change, with the prospect of reporting the news, instead of footy, in the Daily Planet? Would it be enough for her? Because, Clark, on the other hand, can't really leave Metropolis either, can he? Now that Superman is letting himself be seen more, and even outside the city, moving all the way to Australia would certainly complicate things. I do see him breaking his ties with his life as CK in Metropolis since he probably sees Lois is much tighter bound to Melbourne... Plus, he could eventually confide in Perry and Jimmy, let them also in on the secret and visit often enough...
Just out of curiosity: any clue as to how many more parts there'll be? (Not that I want the story to end... I'll miss it once it's over).
Anyway... keep it coming!