Hi Erin!
I still have to read this new part (I'll try to NOT read it tonight and save it for tomorrow -you know, a good story first thing in the monday morning-), so I don't know if you have explored this aspect, but: what about Clark' feelings? He's almost died, alone. in pain, without the chance to say goodbye to his parents and the love of his life! I'm very curious if you speak about it in this part!
Jose's comment is very interesting! eek I'm looking for tomorrow to know what's happened!

simona smile