First: good luck on the surgery, and wishes for a quick recovery and return to health. As Elisabeth says, no surgery is minor when it's on you or someone you love.
Second: The story is great. And this Lois is very perceptive - just a few paragraphs and she's got it figured out! I like the "no-dawdle" policy on this fic.
Now they just have to get back, steal the kryptonite, save Josh, and....ah, what the hey! I'm waiting for a patented Carol angst-fest - will just have to wait to see what you deliver.
Write it fast - this story is great fun!
