So much has already been said, I won't repeat it. An additional thought, though: I may just have this on my brain (don't know why
), but Lois reminding herself about the necessity of Clark's pain for the sake of his freedom, and her determination to comfort him with her presence sent my mind straight to a husband comforting his wife during labor--he can't stop the pain, which makes him feel helpless, but his very presence eases it for her. Poor Clark doesn't have the option of an epidural, though.
It's awful that Clark has to suffer, but one can hope that the suffering also contains an underlying strain of hope since it is not pointless, but rather suffering for a purpose. It also reminds me of that line in Hebrews, "who for the joy set before him endured the cross..." This has got to be better than the times Clark was tortured just for Trask and Moyne's sick amusement.
Off to watch the football (gridiron, as you'd say) playoffs. Two divisional championships today, then the two winners play each other in the Superbowl in two weeks.
Happy holiday!
