What a thought-provoking, if not depressing at times, tale! You've done an amazing job of showing what the devastation could be if our heroes made one, albeit huge, mistake. Not only was Clark's life nearly permanently destroyed, but everyone's lives are irrevocably changed, even if they weren't part of the initial story breaking (I'm looking at you, James).
I'm oddly glad you didn't end with a wedding or proposal, or even with Lois finding her way back to the Planet. It will be a long, slow healing process for our favorite foursome, if they ever fully heal at all. (I'm a little fearful of Perry becoming an alcoholic if he's still drinking despite Clark being "resurrected," so to speak.
Thank you for sharing this bleak tale. You know I'll come along on any ride you invite us all on. Please write more soon!
