WOW! I applaud your ability to pack so much emotion and depth into such a brief ficlet. clap

What a fantastic idea, to use the idea of back-to-school ads to uncover so much of Clark's pain. Well done!

Battle On,
Deadly Chakram

"Being with you is stronger than me alone." ~ Clark Kent

"One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation." ~ Figment the Dragon