I read the fic way to fast and probably should reread before commenting but anyway here I am..
This had so many feels, I mean...
I suspect he’s afraid to let himself relax, because even though he just flew away from devastation and loss, a more heart wrenching devastation is waiting for him here at home when he does.
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We’ve done impossible things before.
It's funny because thirtyish (!!) years ago when I watched this episode I was so annoyed at how positive Clark was at the very end of the episode, the whole "love makes everything possible" yadda, yadda. I've always been Clark, that's great, but not how things work in this case.... but now (and especially after seeing the new movie), I am just... well, that's just how Clark is, always hopeful etc. And nice to see it's rubbed off on Lois.
Anyway, rambling..........but loved it!