Wow! Where do I start, guys?
Having said that, I mentioned to a friend of mine who'd read up to where Lois realised she was a ghost that the title was a major clue to the solution, and the penny didn't drop. So maybe it wasn't that obvious.
What I
am delighted about is that you all seem to think that the solution
works. I knew when I planned this (I had the solution before I even had the story
) that it was a bit... out there.
And I thought I might get some readers disappointed that I'd chosen a
deus ex machina ending rather than something a bit more logical and down-to-earth - always assuming that ghosts could ever be considered down-to-earth.
Thus far, only one reader's told me that the ending didn't really work for her, so I'm very relieved.
And fascinated to see how many of you are interested in mythology!
My apologies to those of you who were keen on the idea of a continuing series:
The New Adventures of Clark and Lois (Deceased).
It
could have worked, I guess. And maybe one of these days...
Janet said:
I'm curious about "what happens next" too. Clark has got to be completely flummoxed by Lois's behaviour. And the fact that Lois has, essentially, just discovered that CK=S but has also discovered it a lifetime ago makes this "non-revelation revelation" a rather interesting topic to explore further. She's gotten way beyond the anger and angst, but Clark knows nothing of this.
Or does he? That is, will he? Clark experienced Lois's death when it happened, but he obviously shares a unique bond with her or he wouldn't have been able to progressively feel, hear, and touch her. So could he experience her memory of it, too? Of course, if he can't, there goes an idea for a follow-up story...
LOL! Well, I was assuming that Clark wouldn't retain any memory of what happened. So, yes, Lois would have some explaining to do - especially that 'kiss me, Clark!' and, of course, knowing about Superman. But that kind of conversation is kind of old-hat. Okay, she'd tell him about dying and being with him as a ghost, and he might think she was insane,
but I think he'd go along with it. You can imagine that for yourselves!
And also:
You know, every time you write one of these more serious stories (challenges to Tank aside), I think that you couldn't possibly write a more powerful story that the one I'm currently reading. And then you go and write another story, and I realize I'm wrong-- you can. You did!
Wow.
Thank you!! I'm humbled.
To all of you who posted feedback on any of the sections, paid me wonderful compliments in IRC, mentioned the story in email, nagged for more and so on, I really,
really appreciate all your kind words - and, yes, even the threats.
And to Chris and most especially Kaethel, who offered me invaluable beta-reading services, my very sincere and appreciative thanks.
Wendy
). 
I can't say enough, and when they made love... ooh, it was so original and absolutely wonderful!! And you captured both of their feelings and emotions so well, and Lois as a ghost; still as stubborn as ever, gotta love that!!! Now, I'm gushing, lol. Okay, I'll stop.
