I am continually amazed at the beauty of the writing here. Your portrayal is so vivid. I can completely imagine a young Clark getting bandaged up, or Martha's expression as she turns to Jonathan. Absolutely poignant.

I think, therefore, I get bananas.

When in doubt, think about time travel conundrums. You'll confuse yourself so you can forget what you were in doubt about.

What's the difference between ignorance, apathy, and ambivalence?
I don't know and I don't care one way or the other.