Only six chapters of this? Even though we're only in the second, I already feel bereft at the idea of it ending so quickly. Strange, I know.

But I just loved this installment. Getting a glimpse into Clark's world both through Lois' eyes and via his journal was just wonderful.

*sniff*

Clark's loneliness was palpable to me and it really tugged at my heartstrings. I liked the references to the moments we actually saw on the show and being able to get Clark's perspective on them. I also enjoyed reading the moments of pride and confidence that he noted in the journal. The poor guy deserves them, and much more.

I want to give him a hug. But I think he'd be happier if Lois did, so I'll just root for that, in whatever form they will (hopefully) make contact.

I just caught up with the first 2 parts. They are great. Poor Clark! Sooo sad!

Jackie

The idea of Lois being - as Yvonne put it - a trainee guardian angel, still strikes me as so hilarious that I want to make all sorts of angel jokes here - or, in this case, angel and computer jokes. Like now you know who's been messing with your computer when it won't work, and there is nothing like a good password to keep the heavenly host out of your files, and you really need a fanfare to alert you when an angel is invading your private cyberspace!

Ann

Fantastic and beautiful!

This has been an interesting look at Clark's loneliness and confusion in his new role as Superman.

I enjoyed reading Lois's glimpses into his life, seeing his books, his knick-knacks and his photo of her. That must have really surprised her.

And Angel Lois is no different than live Lois. If she wants to get into anything, she finds a way even if a password is involved.

Can't wait to read more.

gerry

Like Gerry, I enjoyed seeing Clark's homelife through Lois's eyes. Actually, perhaps 'enjoyed' isn't the right word - seeing him just sit there with his eyes closed until bedtime was dreadful. Poor Clark! Mind you, he could get off his backside and find a hobby, couldn't he?

Loved Lois's snooping and, of course, the non-fanfare when she broke into his computer.

Interesting that Lana exaggerated their sex life so gaudily. I'm not sure I'd have expected that from the Lana we met, but then again, perhaps she thought that was a better way to go than admitting the opposite.

Anyway, I'm still intrigued. Will Clark meet angel-Lois? Will angel-Lois return to Flesh form? Or...ooh! Will Clark die and join Lois as an angel?

Yvonne

Well Yvonne it looks like this Clark needs George badly. Since George isn't one of the characters, Lois angel will have to do. So now how can she become flesh again for Clark. Killing Clark would not work here because this world still needs Superman. Maybe a trip back in time will do the trip? Looking forward to finding out how you clear up this mess. Laura

Thank you, all of you, for the comments. I appreciate each and every one of them!

Ann, you said: I don't want to answer this point here and now because anything I say will spoil what is ahead. All I will say is that, when I wrote this part, I had in my mind that H G Wells is fallible. Quite frankly, he didn't know what he was talking about.

And, no, H G Wells is most certainly not responsible for Lois being assigned to Watch over Clark.

I'm about to post part three. I would not normally post parts this quickly, but I want to be done by Christmas. Mind you, the more I write, the more I think this isn't so much a Christmas story as a story that happens to be set around Christmas.

Chris (who hopes that she will be able to keep people guessing until the very end)

Hi,

Great part.