Lots happened here, in the opening I thought Clark had settled down and was feeling better. Especially with him starting a fire and making a pot of coffee, but no, he wanted Martha to think he had slept. Despite everything that has happened to him and whatever he might think, Clark really is a decent person.
Clark is still struggling with everything that's happened recently, though talking to Haver did give him something to think about. He does care about his mother, and he knows that he hasn't done as much lately as he could, so he's trying to do better.
Many people have had to deal with the PTSD of war and some other disaster, how they deal with the aftermath defines them more than anything else.
PTSD is tough to deal with. The aftereffects can last for years, even decades, and profoundly affect a person's life. That said, there are many ways in which people deal with it, some more positive than others.
Jonathan and Martha raised a good son, one any parent would be proud to have marry his daughter. Currently marriage to any woman is out of the question because the Capitol will demand that child for their entertainment. It took a lot of courage for Clark to reach that decision, but under the circumstances it makes perfect sense.
Clark wants to protect others from pain and harm, and not only does he absolutely not want to escort any child of his into the Games, but he also knows what happened to Matilda.
So glad Clark is finally beginning to open up to Martha about what happened to Lois. He needs to start in burdening himself.
He thought it would make Martha stop sympathizing with him and wanting to help him, which he believes he doesn't deserve. Instead, Martha sympathizes with him even more.
Pete and Lana are expecting? What should be a happy event is marred by the fact that one or possibly both of their children might be reaped someday. The other awful thought is that Clark might have to walk that children through the process.
Yes, and imagine how much fun the Capitol would have putting twin siblings into the Games together. (Fortunately, that possibility hasn't occurred to Clark yet).
It's not over yet for him ...the Capitol and President Snow await.
And what Snow has planned ... Clark isn't looking forward to finding out what it is.
