Hmm... can I encourage you to post *again*? smile

I wasn't entirely surprised by the ending -- I'd been expecting something like this, and you did mention that a cliffhanger was upcoming... I am fascinated, though, by the idea of Lois becoming sick at the same time CJ is... I have a theory about that, but I can't wait to see your explanation, 'cause it should be good.

I like Henderson, and the overheard conversation was tantalyzingly vague -- we can do a pretty good job filling in the blanks, but of course, a jury wouldn't see it the same way... And I do want to know what the deal is with Benton.

Oh, and did I mention the part about CJ plunging to his death?!?! eek Get back here and post the next part!

PJ

"You told me you weren't like other men," she said, shaking her head at him when the storm of laughter had passed.
He grinned at her - a goofy, Clark Kent kind of a grin. "I have a gift for understatement."
"You can say that again," she told him.
"I have a...."
"Oh, shut up."

--Stardust, Caroline K