Another great part. You have Ellen's character down pat, as well as the new-family dynamics. (Ellen really does live down to the stereotype of the MIL.)
It looks like things will be coming to a head soon with Lex Luthor; considering there are only three parts left, that's a good thing.
And I'll second the request for a sequel! (Yes it's early; but why wait? Maybe if enough of us vote early and often, we can swing the election.

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Have you a posting schedule for the remaining parts?
Joy,
Lynn