Thanks as always for the comments!
Sarah - I hope I have enough parts to finish, too. We'll see. So far, there's been more talking than doing in chapter 51, so it may end up being longer than expected. Or maybe that will just be a longer chapter than normal. I am fairly certain it won't be too much longer, though. It just feels like the end. And so far, Carol hasn't yelled at me that it feels rushed...
Kathy - It is interesting, but I never considered the possibility of Clark quitting Met U and essentially becoming canon Clark. I did have more than one idea in mind for the end of this, with various levels of Clark's "maturing" or whatever you want to call it, but leaving Metropolis wasn't one of them.
Patrick - Thanks! While Lois is pretty strong here, I don't really see her calling the Kents. Remember, this Lois has never met them. And she has a mild distrust of parents in general based on her experience with hers.
IolantheAlias - Yes, I think even for Clark the problem is clear. It's the solution he's having trouble with...