Another solid part.
I had remembered how confused I was last time and made sure I read this part as if it were still a flashback. I'm sure if all three parts were read in one sitting it would be clear. It might be even clearer if sometime during this segment Lois' arm was bothering her or she had to pause her investigation to take care of herself.
It must be driving Lois crazy not being able to see Clark's body or talk to his parents. I'm sure to someone who trusts her own five senses as much as Lois does (there's no magic in her world) it won't seem real to her until she either sees him laying in a coffin or weeps with his grieving parents.
As to the funeral process, it's complicated. Lots of times funerals are held before the death certificate paperwork is completely processed. Also there is a history of having a funeral without a body, particularly for people presumed dead. But in this case there is neither a body nor a death certificate. It's all on hold until the police are finished.
Merry Christmas!
Elisabeth
who is anxiously awaiting part four
