Tank,
I'm catching up. Couldn't let this part go by without commenting. Such a great exchange between Lois and Clark. I know I've said that once before, but they just 'sound' perfectly right.
This:
She could see him watching her, warily, as if she was some delicate piece of crystal balancing on the edge of a shelf, just ready to fall and shatter into a thousand shards. The trouble was, she felt like that.
And this:
"Don't worry, Clark, I won't run off and do anything really dangerous without leaving you a message - or an email."
The perfect mix of funny, smart, and poignant all throughout.
Now...about Bill...I thought we had a deal here? I'll just read on and find out.
CC