I would prefer path three, with my second choice being path two.
IMHO, Lois and Clark (and, vicariously, your readers) have had enough heart-wringing. I'm ready to move on to the resolution of the story.
Joy,
Lynn
Edit: p.s., Don't get me wrong -- I think the story is an excellent one; otherwise, I would not have bothered to keep up with it. It's just that I've been angsted out and am ready for some happier reading.
