Thanks, Michael and Ann!

I'm not promising a Lois/Clark ending. Not ruling it out, mind you, just not promising. But I do understand that this is a Lois/Clark Board, Michael, and that is where people immediately expect things to go.

Ann - I'm so glad your mom is okay. Knee replacement is pretty common here in the States, but I agree that as people get older, surgery gets a bit scarier. So, I'm glad your mom came through okay.

Thank you. I'm glad Lois' emotions are coming through as they will continue to be important throughout. I see the "conflict" in this story as largely internal and it continues to be that way until the end.