Catching up on 20 & 21 today. I haven't had a chance to visit the boards this week, so I was giddy when I saw there were two chapters to read. And now we have a title for the next story! Ee ee ee!
The long hug and the almost kiss were both heart-achingly beautiful. I think it makes perfect sense, for both plotting and characterization, to have them not share a kiss while he's in captivity. But you're doing a great job of building the intimacy between them without them actually crossing that line.
I'm happy that Sam is improving so much. I could feel Lois's amazement and joy when Ronny reported that Sam had nearly finished the puzzle. I see a lot of parallels between Sam and Clark in this story -- which I'm sure is intentional on your part -- in how their respective recoveries are progressing. And in both cases, it's because Lois is such an amazing person.
When it comes to the Kents, though, I'm both relieved and saddened by their plight. I was definitely relieved when O'Brien talked about them being taken into protective custody; it's just another example of your vast creativity. I had no idea how you could make things not completely horrible for them, not to mention make it possible for them to someday be located. But you've done it. Major kudos to you.
On the other hand, Jonathan's heart attack was very sad, but not surprising. I think I may have even mentioned in a past feedback thread that I worried for his health, given his heart condition. So that made perfect sense to me. But what of Martha, of the "something" that might have happened to her? Did she become ill from a broken heart after losing both Jonathan and Clark? Or something else completely? I am holding out hope that her inner strength will have sustained her all these years, and that the "Trail" Lois and Clark will soon undertake will eventually lead to her. Fingers crossed, at least.
Enjoy your summer holidays! I find myself thinking of your warm weather since it's been a cold and snowy winter here in the midwestern US.
Kathy
