Caroline, this. Is. Fantastic.

Seriously, I'm nearly at a loss for proper, coherent FDK. Your writing is superb; it conveys so much so, so well. Your insight into Clark's feelings are powerful and heart-wrenching.

The scene with Martha was terrific. And this, in particular, was brilliant:
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“I’m sorry, honey,” she said softly, pulling him close. “I’m so sorry you’re hurting.”

She felt him shudder slightly against her as he allowed his head to drop to her shoulder. Superman’s invulnerability was the biggest myth of all, Martha thought tenderly, as she smoothed her hand over her boy’s dark hair. She’d played devil’s advocate a little and told Clark some things she believed he’d needed to hear, but there was a corner of her mother’s heart that fiercely resented Lois Lane for the pain she’d caused.
Martha's need for Clark to see Lois' actions in a more objective light is countered by her proctectiveness as his mother. It's such a raw, telling moment and you've captured it beautifully.

It's a wonderful chapter. Thanks for sharing this on the boards — I can't wait to see what happens when you post the next part!


~ Crystal

"Not all those who wander are lost." — JRR Tolkien