Hi Dandello,
Another good part. If I hadn't seen the "Smart Kids" episode, I never would have realized that Superman featured prominently in the original; you've done an excellent job of keeping the feel of the episode while excising a main character.
Of course, I do miss Clark and hope he'll be coming back soon. Considering that there are only projected to be two more parts of the story left, I would guess he'd have to enter the story in the next part, especially give the fire on Clinton Street. I would be very surprised if the fire's location on *his* street were a coincidence.
Looking forward to part four -- Clark (I hope), awaited explanation, further story plot, and all. :-)
Joy,
Lynn