Kate Clark has to do something - it's a part of the healing process, but also I need background for the story. He and Lois can't always be just sitting around talking.
And with Diddi being an orphan, I think Clark would find it easy to identify with him.
cheloExactly - that's Lois's job. But I'm happy that Clark's isolation is coming through.
rkn I have a 5 part buffer again.

I need to re-read part 20 (hopefully, that will happen tonight) and then, depending on its readiness, I'll post it within the next couple of days.
Corrina.