There's a lot of angst, suspense, emotional rollercoaster and 'OMG' moments...
That may be the understatement of the year. It applies to the whole story, not just the chapter you mentioned. Definitely not an easy read. My decision to start it after it was finished worked best for me, especially with more than one timeline. Glad I stayed with it. Definitely a darker Luthor than could have been shown in the 8PM Sunday original time slot. You did an amazing job showing how Lois and Clark both could be pushed to their limits, yet still come out whole although different.