Well, I don't know where to start... I had so many thoughts while reading the story that should have taken notes. But I'll try to get all the bits and pieces together:
Overall, although thought impossible this part makes the tension rise another notch. Lois and Charlie are thinking a lot about their situation, but they aren't sharing these thoughts. That's not that bad, except for Lois. She's made quite a number of decisions which let me think that their happiness will end in a big bang. Or not.
Obviously, I'm extremely confused by where this might lead. This confusion makes me extremely impatient to see what you've got in store for us next. So excuse my ramblings from above and give us the next part...
~Sira - confused and impatient