*Happy Sigh* I didn't realize how far behind I was on EOTS, so I started reading to get caught up, determined to comment at the end but well, you kind of killed my ability to wait on comments with this part. *dies happy*

Wonderful, wonderful porny bit, dear! Love all the bitter sweet bits, the little touches like Lex accidentally admitting his love, the carnation, Lex feeling guilty for the tears in Clark's eyes at the end. So good! Really, just far too good!

Off to read the rest!