I'm partway through this part and decided I didn't want to wait any longer to provide you more feedback.

First, I am thoroughly enjoying this story. It had just enough of an A Plot to move the B plot along nicely. I love how you have captured Lois' thoughts and feelings.

Finally, you had expressed a hesitation about the story's title. I think it is fine as it is, but there was a phrase in part 5 that leaped out at me as a potential title: Snowbound in Smallville.

Now back to my regularly scheduled reading.

Joy,
Lynn