Wow! I loved this ending. Brain is a little scattered from when I read it, but it left a strong impression.
Poor Clark, bolting like he did. Poor Sandrine, losing a best friend (again). I love that you had Clark keep in touch, and I think the touch about her worrying if she came across too interested or flirty and driving him away was perfect. They're just friends, and their relationship is an important one to both parties. I was sad to see Clark go, like Sandrine, but I'm glad you had her figure it out in the end.
The dream sequence was very clever. Funny to bring back the little details that seemed off-- that Clark's feet weren't touching the ground, the little misdirections. I love that she figured it out on her own, and I would so love to see more Sandrine in the future, especially in relation to Lois. All I can think of right now, but this was a wonderful story! I'm so glad you wrote this, posted this, and it's beauty and simplicity was just perfect.
