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I’m all caught up on this show! Finally!

But today, we’re just going to talk about the latest episode!

In this latest installment, we see Lois heading to Hob’s Bay for her cancer treatments at Bruno Manheim’s cancer center.

Oh man, when he showed up in the office Lois was snooping in, I was actually shocked.

I was not expecting Bruno to show up himself to confront Lois. I thought it would be a goon or that weird guy who looks like he has a vagina for a face.

Seriously. Who looked at that costume and thought yes, this is menacing, and totally the look we want for our baddie’s goon.

Any who…

His arrival was perfect. And his little speech to Lois and the one previously he had with Superman, were actually lovely. I’m not usually a fan of villain monologues because they never offer anything we didn’t know or anything interesting.

Like, I never care about the villain motives that much.

It’s like, yes, you’re mad because you had a rotten life, or the hero seemingly slighted you, or you want to rule the world. You’re not original. Go away. Stop talking.

But Bruno’s motives have managed the delicate balance of being interesting and still scary.

He claims he wants to save his part of the city. It’s gotten lost in the shuffle. People don’t care. They ignored the suffering of those in Suicide Slums because it was easier than trying to figure out a solution to actually help people.

I get it.

I really get his point of view.

He wanted to save them because no one else was coming to save them.

One Clark and Lois can understand.

In the first season, we saw flashbacks of Lois fighting to save minority businesses from being targeted by a Nazi. We saw Clark jump in and want to help too. It’s one of the reasons she was first attracted to him.

While they are both white, affording them privileges Bruno Manheim will never have. They try to understand the world around. Better themselves, and be there for everyone.

However, I can see why Bruno would dislike them.

Lois wasn’t thrilled with Superman when he arrived on scene because he drowned out the systemic issues she was trying to bring to light. Bruno would likely feel the same way. He can’t swoop down with all his powers and help Suicide Slums AKA Hob’s Bay.

Lois has been trying to take him down. In his mind, he sees her as a villain for trying to stop him when he’s the only one fighting for Hob’s Bay. If he’s taken down – who will protect them?

Do I think he’s actually a good person?

I don’t know.

His motives appear good.

His actions suggest something else.

He steals, he’s drugging people, and people around him suspiciously disappear. Like John Henry of this world. Or that he strapped a bomb to John Henry’s sister.

Nope, not entirely good.

But he also believes he’s the only thing standing between his people, his family, and destruction.

What would Lois and Clark be capable of, when their family is threatened? Would they do anything to protect it?

Do I agree with Bruno’s methods? No. Not at all.

Do I understand him and sympathize with his situation? Yes.

And I’m liking it. Because I don’t like that a black man is the villain. I don’t like a story targeting those who are just trying to survive as the ‘bad’ people.

I like that Bruno is somewhat likeable.

He needs to be.

And I’m not even sure if he’s the villain of the season.

I think the real enemy is cancer. And I couldn’t help but give some respect to Bruno for promising to save Lois’ life, no matter what.

After all, isn’t that what Superman and Lois do? They don’t decide who lives and dies. They do everything in their power to keep people alive. Good or bad or in between. It’s not up to them.

And Bruno just promised to keep his enemy alive with all the research and resources at his disposal.

Well, damn. That’s honorable. You jerk.

Now, for the cancer.

I’m genuinely loving this storyline.

I have Crohn’s disease. I have sat in those chairs for three hours, getting medicine, sitting beside people who like Lois were fighting for their lives. I didn’t experience the same level they do. But I sat with them. I saw their struggles.

Their depression.

Those who didn’t ever come back and not because they won.

I got to cheer as those who did win, left. I heard the nurses wish to never see them again. There was a bell back the exit, those who beat cancer would ring on their last day. They’d smile and take pictures with the nurses.

It’s a lot.

It’s a battle.

I love that their showing it.

Because it’s not just going to affect Lois.

It’s her whole family going through this.

Clark gets to voice his opinion, her kids, her Dad. She doesn’t have to listen because it’s happening to her body. Ultimately, the choice is hers and I respect that. I love that Clark is trying to as well.

But it’s hard for a guy who can punch through walls and saves the world on a regular basis, to sit back and watch his wife suffer.

On the other hand, Lois isn’t the only one suffering.

After I made it through my first flare, my Mom was in terrible pain, and in need of a hip replacement. It took months to get everything in order for her to have the surgery done. During which, I watched her suffer. I couldn’t help. I couldn’t take away the pain. There was nothing I could do.

I told my family – I’d rather be the one suffering, than watching a loved one in pain.

To me, it’s worse. Because you feel useless. Like nothing you do can ever help.

I feel for Clark.

I feel for the whole super family.

But I love that they’re showing all the terrible parts that come with cancer.

It sucks.

But this family is tough as nails. They’ll get through it.

Okay… As for everything else that happened in this lovely episode.

I loved that Lana chose to rise above pettiness. It’s not her. Dean’s family doesn’t deserve to remember him like that, even if Dean deserved it.

Lana chose to be the better person once again. I love that for her.

Her daughter definitely takes after her. I loved that Lana listened and heard her daughter explain why she was out in the parking lot. She was being a good person. Just like her parents.

Um, Kyle and Chrissy is a little weird to me. If I’m being honest. I get good vibes between them, but not like romantic ones. Am I the only one?

Then there’s Nat and Sam riding ATVs which was adorable. I loved that Clark didn’t even care when Sam thanked him for letting them use the farm. He brushed it off, because they’re family, and it’s that simple.

They’re welcome to his land, because it’s family land. And they’re family. Plain and simple.

I’m not sure about the grandpa comment. I just don’t want things to get oddly complicated in Nat’s brain. But if she wants to adopt him as grandpa, that’s fine.

As long as she sees them as separate people.

I loved his overprotective crazy. It was so sweet.

And so was her date. Not to mention her freakout. I get that. I do. But I loved that she was brave enough to take a chance and go back inside. It was wonderful.

Oh, and one last note! I loved Kyle’s goofy dance. It was freaking adorable! And I loved that the kids just joined in and started dancing along. They weren’t embarrassed or mocking. They were just having fun, like Kyle!

Oops, one more thing (insert Columbo here) Jon joining the fire department is kind of awesome.

I mean, I’m a little uncertain. I was hoping he would follow Lois into journalism to be a hero.

But being a firefighter also fits him really well.

He likes action and being the hero. He’s never displayed a fondness for sitting on the sidelines or using a pen to help people. He wants to be in the action like his Dad and Jordan. But he’s also not a cop kind of guy. Honestly, picking firefighting works.

And since I have a thing for firefighters, I’m loving this choice outside of the characters.

I think it could be good for him.

However, I’m a little disappointed, he’s not a bit more like Lois.

He does fit in with athlete turned firefighter according to all the series I’ve watched. So hey. Who knows? This might be perfect for him.

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