But the tears were already flowing freely. His throat felt so tight that he wasn’t sure he could say another word. All of a sudden he wanted nothing more than to hang up. He didn’t know how he’d survive if his parents didn’t love and accept him the way he was.
“We could never hate you, son,” his mother said quietly.
He really wanted to say something, but his emotions were a raging beast and his voice hardly worked.
“Bye Mom,” was all he managed to say. Then he hung up.
Clark's conversation with his parents is heartbreaking, but true. It is probably one of the many reasons why he was always so hesitate to reveal who he was to Lois, the fear of her anger was great. Still the terror of her utter rejection of him was far greater. Excellent chapter.
