Yes, congratulations!
My mom is doing okay. She has had a knee operation - her knee joint was all worn out, and she has had some sort of prosthetic device put in - her prognosis is good, as she has already had her other knee done, and it went well. But she is old and she has several other health problems, so an operation at her age is always a bit scary.
I agree with Grinch. You showed us Lois's emotional reactions to her breakup very well. I like that you are taking things slowly. Lois spent so many years with Chad that she can't just move on as if nothing has happened.
I really liked Clark's observation here:
“Maybe… maybe Chad isn't the right person for you. I think he's great,” he rushed to add. “And I know he loves you terribly.”
“And I do him,” I added.
Clark nodded. “I know. But maybe… I don't know how to say this.” He paused to sigh. “I guess I thought for years that Rachel and I were perfect together. But now I wonder. I loved her so much and I know she loved me. But if we were really perfect for each other… wouldn't we want compatible things out of life? And if we don't, doesn't that mean we're not perfect for each other, even if we love each other?”
That's so true.
I had a lot of fun at this:
When we'd go visit Mom's folks in Boston, I loved it. I think ever since I was a little boy I felt like I belonged someplace like that more than Smallville.”
“You were a city boy,” I laughed.
Clark, a city boy? Who'd'a thunk?
Grinch said this:
I like that Lois called Clark the most human person she knows. Clark is the critical support system Lois needs to get through this personal crisis. Yet, in this chapter, you nicely highlight that Clark is getting his needed support from Lois as well.
I agree. I hope that Lois and Clark can eventually move past the stage where they are just each other's support system, and become a real loving couple. But for now, this is enough.
Ann
