I love how you're drawing this story out, showing the drawbacks for both Clark and Superman, as well as for Lois and his parents. More than anything, though, I *love* how the underlying conclusion is that only Clark and Superman together make a complete individual.
There were a lot of good parts in here. Both Clark and Superman are having really big setbacks. I can't imagine how hard it must be for him to know he's responsible for people being hurt, and for Clark to think that maybe he's not cut out for normal life when it's what he's wanted for so long.
I hope that when Lois figures out--or is told--what is going on, that she doesn't get mad at him and make him think he's lost her by doing this just so he could be with her.
Can't wait to find out what happens next!
