Thanks for your comments, everyone! I know this part was really A-Plotty (especially for a story that has had essentially no A-plot).
Iolan, thanks for your comments. I agree, the price of heroism is sobering. (I'm glad I don't have to do it.)
Thank, DW.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Ann, especially since this wasn't your cup of tea.
Amber, thank you for your comments. I agree, it'll be interesting to see how this affects Clark.
Thanks, Cookiesmom. I'm working on more.
Michael, as usual, you are right. A-plot with a vengeance indeed.
Glad you're enjoying the story, Seme.
Jenni, thanks for reading and commenting. I'm glad you're enjoying the investigation. I've been having fun writing it.
I agree Artemis, this seems like a good way for them to get back to something like normal (at least for them).
Thanks again, everyone.
Regards,
Rac