Carol, this was so sweet! I'm so glad that Lois is getting more comfortable with Clark. I think you resolved the situation from last chapter just beautifully.
And like everyone else, I loved the ending. Imagine that the Lanes used to wear their pyjamas all day on Christmas! I love it! Talk about relaxed and comfortable. But of course, the best little "garment detail" of this part was that Lois actually at least looked at and touched the box containing Aunt Louise's wedding present to her, the lovely nightie that she would wear when she was ready to make love to Clark. No, Lois didn't unwrap her package, and she certainly didn't wear the nightie for Clark. But the simple fact that she was able to, well, face the package, acknowledge its existence, and touch the box, seems like real progress to me. It was of course great that she read the letter from Clark's mom, too. And I loved her and Clark's conversation about what their future intimate life might be like.
I sympathized with Clark for getting somewhat irritated at Jimmy Interruptus, and I looooved Clark and Lois's plans of staying at a small bed and breakfast and spending all day together in bed!
Ann
