Thank you guys so much for reading, and for your comments. I appreciate all the feedback I've gotten on this story. I know the ending's lack of closure is probably frustrating to a lot of readers, but it's a necessary evil, as the title of the piece implies.
I just hope I haven't hurt anyone's expectations by not exactly putting my toys back together just yet. I wanted to give a definite feeling of hope to Lois and Clark here at the end, but still leave them both hurt and hesitant. I'm mapping out a multi-part sequel to "Terms of Estrangement" in my brain, so I hope you can bear with me!
