Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks, Ann! I was really worried after feedback from the last chapter that everyone was so ready for a Lois/Clark get together, they would be disappointed when Lois essentially chose to be alone. On the other hand, I felt pretty strongly that it was the only choice Lois could make. I don't see how she could have gotten involved with Clark right now and not have it end up a disaster.
She's been with Chad for years now (I can't recall how many, but about 10, I think) and she's still in love with him. Those seem like big barriers to getting into another relationship to me.
It was similar with the girl who kissed Chad. One of my betas suggested that I make that Rachel and I know lots of people here thought that Chad and Rachel would end up together. But I thought that even if Rachel were attracted to Chad, she would know he wasn't ready for a relationship with someone else and wouldn't have kissed him. It pretty much had to be someone who didn't know him well if they thought that Chad was ready to jump into another relationship when he's still in love with his wife.
Thanks, Michael! You're always so good at picking up on my favorite parts! I have to say, running away from Clark after telling him she couldn't imagine her life without him seemed very Lois to me. Sort of like slamming the door in his face after telling him she had enjoyed their date.
As for what's happening in the next two parts, well, you'll have to keep reading. I think, though, that once you see 36, you'll have it mostly figured out...
Sheila - At least right now, I don't think this is about Lois realizing she and Clark are meant to be together. I think even if she did realize that, it would only make her more determined not to date him right now. She's just not ready, regardless of how she feels about Clark. Dating him, as I said above, would likely be a disaster, as right now, her heart belongs to Chad. She may have some feelings for Clark, but they are new and honestly, do not hold the same sway with her as the feelings she has for Chad.
