What a great next chapter! Lots of intrigue!

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She could be angry later.
Ten years and Lois has really grown up herself.

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He was certainly his father’s son.
The juxtaposition you've set up between the two boys feels rife with possibility.

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She watched Clark’s eyes light up at the mention of his parents before looking back at Jon.
That's so sweet. I can't imagine what a relief that would be.

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“Zara and Ching were both killed during our escape from New Krypton.”
Oh, wow. That's a bold move! Very exciting to see what comes next!

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“Only… a friend?” Her eyes flicked towards Jor for a moment, the rest of her question implicit.
This feels like the way they communicate on the show - multiple layers without saying it all out loud. Really love the way you keep the story tension high here and the enxt sentences.

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Martha barely waited for the truck to come to a stop before she was out the door and running towards Clark. Johnathan wasn’t far behind. They caught each other in a three-person
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This is so sweet. mecry

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Lois wondered, however, if that was merely a front – if, beyond his emotionless walls, a storm of hurt and grief was brewing.
I feel like Lois has an inside track on this kind of behavior.

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After a moment, Jor took a deep breath and nodded. “Gran-d-mah. Gran-d-pah,” he said, looking at his grandparents.
He must be a good kid at heart if he's offering this to Marthan and Jonathan. Very sweet tidbit.

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Food was the backbone of human culture. It brought people together, encouraging socialization and sharing.
Great incite and point of comparison.

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Clark had never seen the boy react so expressively to anything.
I love this detail! I'm susceptible to dessert, too!

LOVE the West-Reeve detail, too!

Can't wait to see what comes next!