I haven't followed all of this story, but after reading this, I will hurry to catch up.
I loved this, especially,
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A cool hand was on his forehead lifting him to slow awareness. Clark didn't open his eyes right away, instead allowing his imagination to explore the possibility of Lois being the owner of the hand that was stroking his face. But even before opening his eyes, he knew that it was his mother, returning from wherever she had been.
With a half-hearted smile, he greeted Martha, "Hi, Mom."
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You have captured his sadness so beautifully.
and then this,
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Another larger pair of hands gripped his shoulders, and Clark lifted his head to see his father standing by the edge of the sofa.
"Dad, I'm so glad you're here."
Jonathan sat down, his hand still on Clark's shoulder as his other arm slid around to embrace his wife and son.
Clark felt the strength and support of his parents surround him. Some things would never change. Times may change, Superman may come and go, but the people who had raised him as a foundling from another planet would always be there.
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I love this image of the strongest man in the world being comforted by his parents.
This broke my heart. In a nice way!
I am eager to see more...
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