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So, well, um... er... comments?

How do you spell lunkhead? Oh, yes, C-L-A-R-K K-E-N-T.

He should try telling the truth. If she believes he is a strange visitant from another planet, why wouldn't she believe he came from another dimension? Does he think Lois is so obtuse that she wouldn't understand time travel and multi-dimensions? Martha and Jonathan didn't know him, he didn't have any proof, he took their's son identity without asking them and even so they believed him. If simple farmers could understand multi-dimensions and alt-worlds, why couldn't a brilliant and intelligent reporter?

And correct me if I am wrong, but what I have gathered so far is that he wants to marry Lois but never tell her the truth about his dimension, about his true Lois and canon Lois, because "she wouldn't believe it".


I was right. A long time ago I said he would never tell her. He didn't. She found out by herself and even when he found out she knew, he didn't tell anything. She had to tell him that she knew.

Andreia

Lois is an idiot. Sure, Clark needs to just tell her his real background, and that would alleviate some of their problems, but most of their problems stem from her not telling him anything and expecting him to read her mind. How is he supposed to know that she actually loves him? He can't just go by her telling him, "I love you; trust me." He has to go by her actions. She claimed that she didn't want to be seen dating Clark, and she dates Luthor and wears expensive gifts from him. And now she's considering accepting his proposal. She can't expect Clark to know that she's going undercover "for his own good" because she never gave him any indication of it. She's not giving Clark her reasons why she would accept Luthor's proposal, either. All she's doing is saying that she knows how she feels about him, not what those feelings are. She should have started off by saying, "I've been dating Lex to get him to trust me because I'm investigating him, and I've gotten in over my head. He asked me to marry him, and I'm considering it because I think I can get more information out of him if I play the fiancee for a while, but of course I'd never actually marry the creep."

Her conversation with Perry is particularly telling. Perry is pretty sensible, but he's lost all influence over her. Lois is just off in her own little world where she thinks everything she does is a sacrifice for the greater good and she's such a martyr who is going to single-handedly save everyone. She's in over her head, and she's too full of herself to acknowledge it. She claims that Clark stole her story. How can he possibly have stolen her story when her boss didn't know she was working on it? And how hypocritical is she to be upset at Clark for investigating Luthor without telling her?

And how can she legitimately get upset at Clark for not telling her that he's Superman when she knows that he tried to tell her several times, but she stopped him and told him not to?

Sure, Clark has made a mistake here and there, but it seems that everything Lois does makes things worse for herself and everyone around her. It would serve her right if she ends up walking down the aisle to Lex. She's making her bed; she's going to have to sleep in it. Superman can't save her from everything.

Lois:No, I menat "that is where you dumped me." I know the secret.

Lois:But if I had said them, Clark would probably realize I knew the truth, and maybe those listening in on this conversation would as well.

Actually, he should have told her the full truth earlier.

Which is why he should have told her sooner, so he can get forgiven.

It was really not a bright idea. He should have told her his secret then.

She was already starting to love Clark more. He needs to stop trying to force her feelings.

I am surprised he did not go check on her progress as SM.

It has been six days right.

If he only knew how long the next few weeks will be.

they are together. We are doing our last hurrah of happiness.

I wish he would focus more on why this is.

No watch.

Clark, focus on what she wants.

Not if she thinks her phone is bugged.

They really need to get secure email accounts that they can send each other messages on.

Yes, yes he should have. Which in some ways makes Lois's anger at him even less understandable. She is mad at him because he did not run to her when she called, but she has gotten mad at him so many times for it, he is trying to do better.

Is there no where in Metropolis free from Lex's all-seeing eye.

Clark, offer to take her somewhere private and safe.

at least he understands the truth about Lois.

But they still are in the park. He really should ask if she would like to go to his apartment so they can actually speak without being overheard.

I have to say that in WHALTTA they did way too much talking out in the open.

I wish he would be more open about what is going on.

So, he thinks SM was her investigation, and SM=CK was her discovery? He thinks that is what she wants to talk about.

they are both too focused on their own concerns.

Clark, she said need, let her go first.

Now that was just plain rude on her part.

touching. OK, maybe I am a bit crazy, but I am trying to squeeze any joy I can out of this part.

she is being more forceful in ending contact with Clark than with Lex.

Clark:How about "no", "never", "not in a million years". Things like that.

Lois:But he might have gotten angry and killed me.

Reader:Oh, this would have been such a better way to go.



and also he is not listening or thinking. He knows Lex is an evil man who will kill, so he really does know Lois can feel unsafe.

She really, really should stop to consider what is happening to Clark, and why he is reacting so.

2 minutes later

Lois:How was I supposed to know the North Metropolis High School chess team would be playing games and the Central Atlantic Backgammon championship would be both happening here this morning?

he needs to remember that it was to him she mentioned a desire to be handcuffed, not to Lex.

Clark:But many women marry a man other than who they love.

Reader:Do you really think Lois would do such.

Clark:Well, no, but I also didn't think Lois would be so quick to run off because of some expensive peace of jewelry, and I didn't think she would abandon her date at the magic of the night ball. But she did those things.

He really should stop and ask for clarification.



she isn't listening at all.

Clark:So, you think it will be right if you are married to Luthor?

He really should ask more questions.

How does she even think her boyfriend can give her unbiased advice on this. It makes no sense.

somehow I don't think Clark is really listening.

If she knows, then why is she even asking Clark. This makes no sense, especially to him.

Clark:To marry? To marry a rich man?

Clark should really ask her directly.

Although, it really does seem she is saying "this is my one chance to marry, if I say no, I might never get another chance". At least based on what Clark knows.

because Clark does not cut in with "how do you feel about him?" and "What do you want to do". at Clark's stupid rush assumptions.

Clark:So are you just trying to make me jealous. What is you point in telling me this?

This really does make it sound like she has positive feelings for Lex despite the negative feelings that Clark has towards him. Even knowing what I do, that is still the only way the last line makes sense.

Clark let her. Let her speak again and clearer.

lunkhead, let her speak.

has she said one word of love. Has she praised anyone but you Clark. Listen to what she actually says.

Clark stop assuming.

stop treating Lois as if she is super shallow Clark. She fell in love with you as Clark, not just you as Superman. She loves you. Aargh, why can't he see that.

at Lois for not trying to start he explanation again.

Clark, you don't have to do anything. Action is not what Lois needs now. She needs a friend to listen to her concerns. Be that friend Clark.

No Clark, there is nothing you can do to make things better except listening to her.

Then tell her to not marry the murdered.

at Lois for sitting quietly and letting him do this, when she said she needed to start over.

at his off the wall understanding of what "the truth" is.

He is going to do something stupid.

Reader:Clark if it isn't "how" or "when" you want, then just plain don't.

He is going to do something so stupid, he will be lucky if Lois ever forgives him.

Considering their actual experience, and the clothes she brought to the Lexor, it makes sense that Lois might expect what is coming.

Why is he such a lunkhead?

Clark, just stop. Just stop. Think before you act.

No, no you don't.

No, he will be glad for not being a total lunkhead.

Then tell her that Clark, tell her "I have wanted to do this for months, but I knew I should wait longer, but with things going how they are now, I fear I will never get a chance."

Then don't do it Clark. Oh why, why is he such a lunkhead?

This is a horrible plan.

Then don't ask for them lightly either. Oh, this is such a trainwreck.

Well, at least that means he does not have it here to use as a stand in ring.

Lois, don't encourage him.

Clark, stop, just stop. She is in shock. You have surprised her too much.

Clark, there is always time.

this is a horrible plan.

This is just a horrible line. Clark, you have no control over her actions.

This is such a stupid idea.

This was such a horrible idea.

Clark, you just failed, totally.

Bakctrack Clark, just backtrack.

she just crushed his heart, totally.

Clark, just stop, stop. You are making things worse.

Lois:If you knew that, then why are you acting so rashly?

Things are getting worse.

he loves her.

this is horrible.

Clark you failed.

He really should point out that that was not his only reason, just the catalyst to act now.

That is not fair. To confuse acting undercover with lying is just not fair.

Clark, just stop making it worse.

this is so horrible.

That is because you Lois have been too focused on Luthor, and not the man who really matters.

But that is how I was raised. It is just as real as any other child adopted nearly at birth's name.

Just tell her Clark.

Start by explaining it. Maybe then she will believe.

This is still a horrible way to explain things. It only says "they are like my parents" to those who know the truth. To Lois, it is empty platitudes, because this is the man who saved Luthor.

that Lois does not believe this.

Ye, you got them talking ... which is what we all wanted. BUT you didn't get it right. They talked about all the wrong stuff, it was horrible. NO!

Clark made a real mess of his reveal/proposal. He was going to tell her and it all would have been fine, but he went off on an absolute tangent with his proposal. And Lois ... I think she majorly over reacted. She's known about Clark, and come to terms with it, for a long time now. She acted as if she'd only just figured it out.

ARGH. They can't get it right at all. I'm guessing that is because the are NOT right for each other. He is the WRONG Clark.

I know we are all probably rooting for them to get together and have a 'happily ever after' but I'm getting the feeling that it's not going to happen. Especially as this is only part 2 of a trilogy. I think that the real Clark is going to come back in part 3 somehow.

Does that mean there will be a time 'reset' again, because, even though this Lois and Clark are NOT soulmates, they HAVE fallen in love. To split them up and bring back the real Clark, but Lois to keep her memory of Alt-Clark would be so horrible. And poor Alt-Clark. If you send him back home with his memory of TRULY being in love with a Lois Lane that will be even more cruel.

*Sigh* And I just realised that if I'm right then we have at least another 100 parts before the final happy ending in part 3 with real Clark and Lois, I guess.

this is the worst possible way for her to tell him.

Now that is just unfair. She knows who he is. A kind, caring individual who loves her. His name is not part of that equation.

Clark:What friend, you hated me then. You wanted to pretend to date me as Clark to be with me as Superman. You were the one who wanted to use me.

Clark:I broke up with you as SM almost as soon as we were partners.

Clark:I was the one who turned down your very attractive and high pressure attempt to get us to make love.

It can't hurt.

Feelings alone are not everything. Lois has told him this before. That is what she told him in Smallville. He should have really listened.

this just cuts me up.

he is speaking the truth. Although he should have

she called him partner.

he speaks of himself as Superman while dressed as Clark.

that her change in attitude won't reall help.

he just opened up to her about what he knows, and all she can do is accuse.

It is true.

He should fight her trap.

Well, her constantly defending him made it seem that way.

this is so unfair. Especially since he did just tell her.

He has a real good point.

Hogwash. She never spent any time with him. She abandoned him on their one date in the last month. She broke up with him on his birthday. Hogwash.

she still loves him.

I wish she would believe him for once.

This is the worst line possible.

No, he showed trust by telling her all he had on Luthor.

He just told her all the key facts.

Hogwash. He constantly tried to tell her, but anything he said she would fight back at him. He chose to avoid fights.

Clark:No, I offered to marry you because I love you Lois. I just rushed because of the proposal.

Is she trying to crush his heart. She clearly is succeeding.

And she crushed his heart. She claims to be doing this for him, but I think it is mainly motivated by her own selfishness.

Perry:I have on multiple occasions said I do not want employees with conflicts of interest.

He has a really, really, really good point. So good, I think Lois should just apologize for being so rude.

finally someone is speaking sense to her.

Perry:How do we know that? The only dates we see you go on are with Luthor.

Perry:And then you flung yourself at a richer, more powerful man. What is he supposed to think?

Lois, you are blind.

Perry:And you don't think he would take you to Vegas and marry you this afternoon if you were willing. Lois, that boy wants you in the worst way possible, of course he would do that.

She really could have been more forceful in trying to explain.

Actions speak louder than words, and when her actions are dating Luthor, well.

Not nearly enough.

People don't feel right about secret relationships, they want to let things be open in the light. If Clark was ok with secret relationships, they could have been making love all last summer. He hates secrecy, and wants to be open about his relationship with Lois.

How, she never said such. She said that she was confused by kissing Superman. She said it was to protect her. She manipulated him into not going public by saying if they did she would be in danger. She never said anything about protecting him.

By making her not bait she was presenting this as a way to not meet the attacker.

Actually, she never made this very clear.

Well, it would really have helped if she told him what she was really doing.

But she did know that Clark was Superman.

I think that should be "he be willing to".

she is really crazy.

Actually, I have to say that this is no worse that in canon, and probably it is better than what happened in canon.

1-Lois loves Clark. In canon she thought she loved Lex. True, she realizes she is wrong, but that is a lot later.

2-No matter how stupid Clark was, he did not do anything as stupid as the "only a lead-lined robe will help" line.

So, while Clark did not get things right. I don't think he messed up anymore than canon Clark did.

*tries to picture Lex in a tutu*

Virginia!!

PS: Someone give John an aspirin - he's gonna need it after all that headbanging-into-brick-wall action....

I remember being blown away when I read this chapter during the beta.

Just wanted to re-read it to see if I'm still blown away.

Yep.

Awesome chapter.