Lynn - Thank you! I'm glad I succeeded in your eyes.
Lois did tell him that she loved him (in part one, just before he told her that he was Superman), so he knows how deeply she cares. I'm glad that kiss came across as something that couldn't be construed as platonic comfort or apology.
Virginia - Having General Zeitlin yell at Lois pre-launch never even entered my mind! Thank you for noticing that I bent the canon dialog to fit the story.
And, once again, you've guessed very close on a couple of things in the story going forward. I swear you're hacking into my hard drive. Or we're sharing some kind of long-distance telepathy.
Artemis - Thanks! I'm so happy you liked the ending! I was a little worried about stopping it there. You've put my mind at ease.
Susan - Thank you! Thank you so much for being so enthusiastic and supportive -- even when I sent you what was basically electronic scribbles. If this story shines at all, it's entirely due to you.
sarah - LOL! Yeah, I guess I do kind of enjoy tormenting our heroes. But they always come out happier and stronger at the end! I'm overjoyed that you could picture it in your head -- it means I got something right!
Thank you!
mozartmaid - Yay! I'm so glad you liked it! I promise not to make you wait too long for the epilogue.
Thanks so much to everyone who's replied! You guys have made the end of the year sparkle and shine for me!
