Yes. They've escaped.

Wonderful chapter. You almost had me thinking that the new group was like SHADO in the other story, but no, all government wants Superman.

If this chapter had a music video, I'd start with the MI theme and then maybe the theme from Speed.

I think, therefore, I get bananas.

When in doubt, think about time travel conundrums. You'll confuse yourself so you can forget what you were in doubt about.

What's the difference between ignorance, apathy, and ambivalence?
I don't know and I don't care one way or the other.