I love how you worked through Henderson's thought process as he goes through the evidence. Yes, there was plenty lacking in this case, especially the body.
Henderson's joy at realizing he figured out Clark's secret before Lois did was delightful. He knew it was wrong to be so gleeful at such a somber moment, but it was too difficult to resist!
Yes, losing Clark and yet knowing he's not dead, but nor can be revived easily, must be very frustrating.
You did an excellent job of keeping a story with such dark beginnings lighthearted throughout. Very enjoyable.