Whew. There's a lot to take in there, with his injuries and the psychological damage -- glad he recognized that right away and knows that he needs to address it before it could become a problem (hands touching him). I'm also glad and amazed (like Clark) that no one was killed by those monsters!
I'm relieved that Lois could be there for him as well!!
I
am a bit worried about where you're going (uh, given some of the questions you've asked in Discord!
) but eagerly waiting for the next chapters!
-Bek