lynn,
I love your writing, and find myself hanging on every word. I don't see anything manufactured in your characters or their motivations that don't ring true.
I totally agree with Vicki that Clark would willingly put himself in the way, risking the torture, if he felt his presence might cool things with Dan and Lois. And, too, that Dan might just be clueless enough to honestly believe having another couple along would be less stressful. HA!
I love this set-up and can't wait for what comes next. You have such a nice way with words.
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