Hi all! Thank you all for the very kind comments.

Cookiesmom, thanks for reading and commenting. I agree that Clark can't really disguise his feelings for Lois, especially when she's in danger. I promise to post this story at a rapid clip and it won't even interfere with The Long Road Home.

Thanks for the warm 'welcome back,' Artemis. I'm glad I have time to write these days and I'm glad you enjoyed the first part of this story.

Thanks, Amber. You won't have to wait long. More is on the way.

Jenni, thanks so much for reading and commenting. I'm glad to hear that you find the characterizations to be true to the show; I wasn't sure I remembered how to write these characters when they weren't insanely damaged.

Hi Michael. Thanks for your kind comments. I always thought Lois would have to be immortal to survive the things she lived through on the show.

Glad you're enjoying the story, Laura.

Thank you for your very kind comments, Ann. I'm humbled to know how much you enjoy the stories I've been working on. "Single Petal of a Rose," is actual a piece of solo piano music, so no lyrics. If you would like to hear it and you have Windows Media Player, you have an MP3 player. Just shoot me a PM if you'd like to hear it, but I'm sure the story will still make sense without the music.

Thanks so much for your comments, Bob. I'm glad the story and pacing ring true to you.

More is on the way!

regards,

Rac