Excellent wrap up to a really great story. The insightful glimpse into PTSD made me appreciate just how intensely and painfully it affects the lives of those impacted by it. And it doesn't just miraculously go away because Lois is now with Clark. However, Lois has obviously learned and accepted the "simple" truth of what Martha already knew and shared with her in chapter 12..................
"What's that?" Lois asked, her voice hoarse with emotion. "Love. He just needs to know that when it's all over, when he comes home, there's someone there who loves him and accepts him no matter what."
And with that unconditional love and support comes renewal; the way back which offers even a superman, just like each of us, what he needs to live.
Thank you for another wonderful contribution to the L & C fans.
Ahhhh thank you, Penny_Lane!! And the line you pointed out is one of my favorites that I wrote, so that makes me extra happy!
I very, very much enjoyed writing the Martha and Lois scenes in this story—something I wouldn’t have guessed at the outset, but these two just have some magic when they get together!
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Penny_Lane! And everyone else, too! I know lovetvfan and I didn’t both respond to all the feedback…but as anyone who knows us from hanging in Discord lately…we share a brain, so it’s like both of us responding!
Sara
