I'm really enjoying the intrigue in this story. (And if I may rehash some parts that I haven't managed to comment on...)

I thought it was wonderful the way Clark found Lois and flew her to safety in Smallville. (I think Smallville is the equivalent of comfort food.) But then Lex found her, and the use of the Lab to let Lex find Lois was very clever.

And now he has her hidden away somewhere in the Rockies. Why do I picture a cave similar to the one in IR? And how will Clark ever find her. (I think she should find something that will make a repetitive, silent sound and he'll hear it--like her heart beat? Oops! She doesn't know about his super hearing! And I hope that the hiding place isn't lead-lined.)

And isn't Lex on the trail of kryptonite. So even if Clark gets there, he may be incapacitated and Lois will have to kick butt.

I'm also enjoying Rachel and Jill. Sometimes it's nice to have an old friend know your secret secretly.

All right. I'll be patient and wait for the next installment.

gerry