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For those of you who don't know Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova were big tennis stars in the early to mid 1990s.

Thank you all for your patience. I've been working hard the last couple of weeks and have almost caught up with my back-logged FDK responses. I'll do better at responding to them on a more timely basis from now on.

Thank you all for reading and commenting.

Oh, you and Female Hawk made my friday!! Poor padre Carlos!! Without powers he became an easy Target... I hope Clark find a way to help him...

About Lex.... hhhhgggg!! I can't believe he discover Superman's reflect in the window AND Superman didn't hear Lois's words!!

About Lois's suggestion about have a runner between Lois and Clark.:... could that be Jack??

I can not wait until it is Friday again!!!

Clark must have a guardian angel in the city's park maintenance department. That guy with the lawnmower has impeccable timing.

I really enjoyed this chapter. I didn't spend it banging my head on my desk over Lois's bad decisions. She came off much more level-headed than she has tended to lately.

I found it odd that Clark assumed that Carlos had had an accident. I assumed that he was sick. I don't remember there being any indication of whether he was sick or injured before Clark talked to the other guy about it.

I wonder what Carlos thinks of Clark. He knows Clark's story, right? So here he is, a Catholic priest, asked to swallow that he's the reincarnation of an alien whose alternate-dimension counterpart has come to visit. I'm not an expert on Catholicism, but I'd guess that reincarnation, if not aliens and other dimensions, falls afoul of their doctrine. (I guess he can't really escape the reality of aliens, though.) Maybe Carlos sees someone in need of spiritual help and is just humoring him as far as their connection goes, or maybe Carlos believes Clark and has reconciled that with his faith. Either way, it probably doesn't have any bearing on the story.

I just find it interesting to have fictional characters reconcile their religious faith with whatever crazy science fiction is thrown at them. As a religious person myself, I'm amused to find that I can easily suspend my disbelief on things like aliens with superpowers and alternate dimensions, but the ideas of reincarnation and soul mates rub me the wrong way so much that I tend to dismiss them and can't suspend my disbelief. Reincarnation is no less fantastical to me than flying and heat vision, yet I can suspend my disbelief on one but not the other. I find myself putting myself in Carlos's place - what if someone came to me with the claims that Clark makes? I probably wouldn't believe them, but Carlos has found some way to not believe that Clark is nuts.

for Carlos.

What he made what, two vistis to Brazil before this one. Not quite "time and again".

Maybe that is why there is no Batman in alt-world. He died in his first attempt and being a vigilante.

Part of me thinks this should be "countless numbers of" or "a countless number of".

I think you want to say "the same size as".

I think Clark is doing very good at protecting Lois, he just needs to realize it needs to be on her terms.

Too bad canon-Lois nor canon-Clark told him about lighting power transfer.

Wait, they talked after the Lois on revenge incident. Have they met three times or just twice?

that he does not think there is a chance. He should figure if Carlos can live, then he can get Lois back. One is not a greater miracle than the other. OK, it is easy for me to write that, I know Lois loves him, but still.

He really should not have played all his cards at once.

Ah, but part 2 is not the case.

He might have a point, but still.

Things are really dark if Lex things he is winning, of course it is partly because he is the one being fooled.

It is good to know he is fooled.

But if she had, he would be bored with things.

He will probably have to do that.

By spying on her every move?

Lois has him fooled.

Would she really be saddened by that.

If Lois was not manipulating Lex totally, I would be even more displeased at Lex doing so much of this.

Lois should have let Clark tell her he was SM while they were on the way to the tables.

At least it was not a view of Kent's eyes uncovered. And the scowl will make Lex never suspect that CK=SM.

Lex is sick, getting enjoyment out of others suffering.

my heart still breaks reading about this.

Lex is just sick, finding enjoyment in others suffering.

The ironic thing is that it is Lex who does not love Lois, and Clark who clearly does. Lex may think he loves Lois, but it is really just a sick, twisted desire to control.

Hah, she already has.

that anyone thinks Clark would chose Cat over Lois.

that Lex gets away with so much.

This is not good, that Lex thinks there is more to investigate.

that there is something Lex is not getting his way in.

that Lois has had dinner with Lex 3 times this week. That is more dates than she has had with Clark ever, or pretty close. We no longer are getting any additions to the Clark and Lois kissing count in this story. I think the last time they actually kissed was just before Clark left to go undercover at the MS, and she slapped him for it.

Lex is messed up.

Lois would go crazy in this situation. I am not sure how canon-Lois ever even considered marrying Lex. It made no sense at all.

Lex is sick, using one women when he is thinking of another.

Well, at least some people realize that Lois loves Superman. This event will probably make the chances of Luthor realizing CK=SM zero. that Clark does not realize what was happening.

Lois:Well, they don't call him Superman for nothing.

Good think Luthor thinks Clark does not love Lois, otherwise he might make the connection.

I just have this fear things will get real bad.

she wants Superman.

So she did plant some background for Clark. She got to the birth certificate and used it before Clark ever saw it, I guess.

Well, Clark got the job with the Planet without the background Lois and Louie built, so maybe he got the job at the Met Star the same way.

This is very unhelpful as an accusation.

But will it work?

Although she is trying to avoid Lex knowing she is actually on the list.

that Clark rushed to conclusions.

But it is so much fun.

See, my point exactly.



I hope she brings Luthor down quickly.

This from someone who is living her life for the 3rd time.

that Lois is deprived of the emotional support that Clark gives. This investigation will be nearly as hard on Lois as on Clark.

she still wants to kiss him.

I think this should be "could be an asset".

that she is so close to giving up hope.

But they would be so less emotionally torn up.

Yes, if he had been smart he would have taken her away. Of course, Clark did not know that she was likely to be followed. He thinks the voyeur is all an issue from last year.

Well, he was going to, but she told him not to. OK, the Pheremone time probably does not count.

the story would be so much more fun if that had happened.

Clark:I don't feel lucky. I just feel crushed and ripped apart and destroyed.

she loathes Lex.

I half think this should be "act as a go between, between you". Although maybe that sounds too formal for Louie. Another part of me thinks maybe it should be "need someone to go between you and your partner".

Interesting choice on who to investigate.

Lois is coming to see Clark.

she used the name of endearment.

she gave him a note.

chelo: Thanks for reading and commenting.
Maybe if I can get my new part to work better / puts 3 pages written last night into deleted scene folder / I'll post late Wednesday night. It seems like the weekend is become more and more crowded with stories posting.



I can't make this investigation too easy for Lois, can I? We don't know yet what Superman did or did not hear, but it was enough to send him down to Brazil to seek Carlos's counsel.



Thanks.


mrsMxyzptlk: Thanks for not giving up on my lunkheaded characters.
Yeah, I was wondering if that was too coincidental, especially for a Saturday.
HG WELLS: /wipes brows/ These new-fangled grass cutting machines are difficult to operate. I'm going to stick to time-machines.

Always good to hear.

Clark knew that Carlos was in good physical condition some six weeks earlier, so that he wouldn't automatically think of a sickness that would end Carlos up in intensive care. He figured that Carlos was hurt during his vigilante work as the Jaguar but that he would call the injury an "accident" to keep his secret identity in tact, which is why Clark called it an accident. He didn't think it was an 'accident' at all.

Yes.

I believe reincarnation goes against the doctrine of "heaven / hell" yes. Does he believe that Clark is from another dimension? Well, he didn't really believe in aliens until SM arrived so maybe it's possible that there are other dimensions and time-travel; although, he doesn't like the idea of tampering with what God had written.

There are some things that Carlos can't refute. A) He knows that CK=SM, and that SM is from another planet. B) that CK/SM looks like himself (that was one of the reasons he grew a beard after SM arrived on the scene, as a sort of secret identity / his "glasses" so to speak.) Does Carlos believe Clark about him being the reincarnation of baby Kal-El of this dimension? Not so much. He believes that Clark believes it. He's open minded enough to know that other religions' beliefs and his own don't always mesh. It doesn't make them wrong, only different. He's honored that SM comes to him for counsel, despite their different religious beliefs, and hopes he might be able to assist him on his journey. Maybe this was why God made him and SM so similar, in looks and interests, so that SM would be open to hearing Carlos's counsel. Does Carlos believe that Lois is his true soul mate? No, which -- besides the obvious reason, of him being a priest -- is why he openly and freely tells Clark not to change the past (well, that, and because he doesn't like the idea of man changing God's will). He doesn't want to believe that Clark can actually change the past, but he's not taking any chances. Being that Carlos goes against the Church to be the Jaguar, I have tried to write him more open to new ideas, but also having a keen sense of history (the Church having once believed in witches and curses and such) and values. His sense of right and wrong may differ from Clark's due to how he was raised.

I grew up Catholic (at least through second grade) and I found that the range of people I met at the varying Catholic schools I attended went from open minded to closed minded, which I think really depends on how much control someone is trying to exert over their own life. I personally like the idea of reincarnation (I actually liked Soul Mates because of the time-travel / other lives aspect), whether or not it exists, though, falls in the realm of flying superheroes and aliens. It's not something I'm ever going to find an answer to during this lifetime. I like to think of other dimensions / parallel universes in the way the Gweneth Paltrow movie Sliding Doors explores, how our choices impact our lives and change the path we take. I was recently thinking how different my life might be if we had purchased another house (one with TWO bathrooms instead of one) we looked at down the street instead of this one. Would that one change in my past, being that the other house was a bit more expensive, led to me to return to work earlier? My children would have different friends, because they'd be attending a different school. Would I have found this wonderful fandom of LnC or would I have explored other interests? Would it have made our life better or worse or kept it the same? Truthfully, the only reason I write (long) alt-Clark stories is because I find him more flawed than canon Clark and thus, more human and easier to write.

Part of the reason I made Carlos a priest was to try to get into the head of someone who doesn't think exactly as I do. It's also why I'll sometimes write from a completely new POV (Lex, Mrs. Cox, Kirk, Perry, Martha, etc), to try and get inside their head and figure out what motivates them to make the choices they do. I hope I do them justice. Thank goodness for great Betas to make sure I don't make too big of mistakes.

John: *more* FDK. You spoil me!
Yes, it's hard being vulnerable.

Let's see there was pre-PML, and pre-ASU... and I was sure there was another one. /after checking/ Nope, I guess you're right. He *wanted* to go back, but his life had been too busy.
CLARK: It felt like he helped me more than that.

I never have a Batman in my alt-worlds, because I figure in that dimension Bruce's parents never died. /the juxtaposition of Clark's folks dying on him when he was 10/ Without that catalyst why would BW ever become BM?

Thanks, fixed.

I had that originally, but then thought how could it be 'same size' if he were adding their populations together?

Yes, that is the lesson I am teaching him.
CLARK: Gee, thanks.

But would Carlos want those powers? Is it right for Clark to impose them upon someone who hasn't asked for them (if Clark already knew), just because *he* believes they should have them? Also, if he knew, wouldn't he want to give Lois his invulnerability? No, it's better that this remain an unknown factor which could produce a happy accident... or a super villain, whichever strikes my fancy.

I thought it was three times, but there was SM meets Jaguar in December, Clark finds Padre Carlos, pre-PML, and Clark goes to apologize and talk to Carlos about the curse. (pre-ASU). So, technically CK & Carlos met twice and Jaguar and SM once.

"Save himself for... marriage" Technically isn't giving up ALL hope.

And which cards were those again?

He still believes in the curse.

Well, what would you call Luthor's greatest weakness?

LEX: /sighs/ So true.

LEX: Implied space. She THINKS she has space to think, and I still keep an eye on her.

LOIS: Hello? World's best investigative reporter here!

In terms of what it meant for her investigation, possibly. In all other terms, not so much.

So, tit deserves tat?

LOIS: Or maybe I could have just suggested that I thought I was being followed and for him to keep an eye and ear out for anyone.

they're both trying to control Lois.
LOIS: I knew it!
Let me finish. Clark is trying to keep her alive and doing whatever possible to justify those ends, but he still wants her to be Lois. Lex is trying to break her spirit by manipulating and controlling her, like a puppet.
CLARK: Not exactly the same thing, now, is it?

CLARK: Wait. Sorry. What? Did I miss something?

It does work well for Lois's undercover gig though.

Fool Lex once, shame on Lex. Fool Lex twice, watch out!

But how can things be spiraling out of control without sadness?

-- Continuation of Response to John's FDK --
Yes, I believe she would have hated that life.

LEX: But that's what personal assistants are for.

Really? Lex knowing is a good thing? Okay, he already knew, but still?
Yes, sadly Clark is out of the country at the moment.

And, no, we haven't hit rock bottom yet.

LOIS: Well, duh!

Businesses weren't so intrusive with background checks back in 1994 as they are today.

Vague, but slightly helpful.

She isn't thinking it's an actual list.
LEX: And that's where she went wrong. I stole Santa's naughty/nice list software and had those over at LexComm rework it so everyone who's with me is on the nice list and all my enemies are on the naughty list.

I'm writing as fast as I can.

LOIS: Yeah, tell me about it. Wait. What?

CLARK: I would like to beg to differ.
LOIS: You would.

Thanks. Fixed.

If she was giving up hope, wouldn't she be giving up the investigation?

Yes, and who's fault is that?
CLARK: Not mine.
LOIS: Oh, come on. Is it that hard to figure out?

Especially since Lex had someone spying on them.

CAT: /automatically raises her hand to be the person between Lois and Clark/
EW: I don't think John meant literally, or physically, Cat.
CAT: /lowers hand/.
EW: How about "act as a go-between between yous guys"? LOL /sorry, Sopranos flash/

That way if Lex heard about it, he'll think jealousy the motive.

Wait. How do you know this is Lois?

Why lookie there.

Oh dear, EW started a new spin-off series in Brazil!

I dated Lana. Anything since that can’t be contributed to me.

Lois? His own Lois? Or his wife?

He does realize that a lot of people engage in extra-marital affairs, right?

Awww, he makes for a great teenage girl, doesn’t he?



LEX:

LEX:

So, he’s going to flush his dalliances from now on?

So, cut them already! :rolleyes:



Lex does not sound like a very nice person. Maybe a stint in a mental institution combined with chemical castration and some mind-altering drugs would help?

Does this mean she has to please then entire office staff instead of just the HR-drone and the news editor before getting the job?

Yes, but wouldn’t it be even more dangerous to walk out and about in Metropolis bedecked with jewels and Lex’s prints? She might get kidnapped for ransom or revenge.

Being pregnant and screaming Lex’s name in pain or passion?

I don’t think that that’s a sign of perfect mental health.

Oops?

Good thing he’s into Mrs. Cox instead of the male office help, huh?

Awwww

Definitely not a healthy sentiment.

Back later Michael

Plus, he wants photos of when she’s doing Superman so he can show them to Clark.

Shouldn’t that be bucket of slime?

Duh!

Four inches and not a clue about proper procedure.

Michael

Darth Michael:

CLARK: Forgive me, Father, but I have sinned...
CARLOS: What, again, Clark?
CLARK:



Not being able to control one's urges?

ASABI & NIGEL: /wipe sweat off their brows and nod/

DR. M: Who said he was healthy? Surely, not I.
ARIANNA: I never said he was healthy. It was why I married him. To keep his psychosis under observation by a professional.

-- Continuation of Response to Michael's FDK --

CLARK: Oh, gee, Luthor. You shouldn't have. And here I thought you were a bad guy. This was really sweet of you. Thank you. I'll treasure these forever.
LEX:

Are you saying that it's difficult to cut off a 'piece of slime'? Chunk of slime? Hmmmm. Yeah. You might be right about that.

LEX: /points at 'Villain's handbook' again/

DR. M: Don't you think "4 inches" is being quite generous?
MRS. COX: But it's what he can do with those 4 inches.
ARI: I was thinking maybe 2 and a half.

Costume party.

CLARK: Clearly, she DOES need a man built for speed.
FLASH:
LOIS: I prefer nice and slow. Thank you.
BATMAN: I can be slow. Not all of us are super powered and in a hurry you know.

LOIS: Thanks.
EW: Does James Bond go in disguise? I thought like Batman, he likes to tell everyone his name.

LOUIE: For a darn good reason.
DAUGHTERS: Because you won't let us.

No, didn't you hear him. "Nothing concrete". So, don't ask him anything about those men swimming with the fishes.

CLARK: I like women.
CAT: Michael has a point. Not many men can resist me. And those that do, are suspect.
CLARK: Excuse me if I don't want sloppy seconds.
CAT: You didn't just say that.
CLARK: Uh... no?
CAT: You're Superman. Invulnerable. It's not like you'll catch anything other than a good time.
CLARK: I'm not allowed to have a 'good time'.
CAT: Oh, that explains your interest in Lois then.
LOIS: Hey! I'm fun!
CAT: If you have to tell people, then it's not true.

LOIS: Shouldn't I just pounce while it's broken and he can't protest?

LOIS: Not really an improvement.

LOIS: You mean the fake boobs?

So, not an actual Smallville spinoff lasting ten seasons?





So, you didn’t want him dead, yet. (ignores introductory remarks)

Everyone can buy one. Even Lex fantasizes of owning it.



Oops?

/holds up hero rule book/ Arrest villain while he’s still involved in setting up his way-too-complicated and elaborate plan for defiling the hero’s main squeeze and then killing the hero.

He could steal a toddler’s lollipop from out of the stroller?

Also, watching TS:TNG lately, too?

Does that mean long enough so she can tangle herself at the neck from the balcony?

No, having these particular form of urges.



Michael

BTW: Sorry about no FDK response yesterday. My internet was down all morning and I was baking cookies all afternoon. Time to catch up!


LOIS: *Admit* that I was right!
CLARK: Uncle....
EW: Did I say Clois was going to show up in this story?

That too.

Well, except for that one that the Joker killed off.

Fine. :rolleyes: I don't want him dead yet.

LOIS: It's not the Suit, people! It's the *man* under the suit, when he's behaving properly.

CLARK: Hey! I didn't get one of those. That could come in handy, can I...? Michael? Michael, I do have super speed I could.... Ack! Kryptonite! But I just want to read... your... book. It'll only take a

LEX: Do I look like I have super strength? It's not as easy as one was led to believe.

I must have just watched Christmas in ST:TNG Thread

LEX: Mrs. Cox! Stop that this instant!

BATMAN: Just working on my modesty.

Oh dear!

Mini-Lex needs a girlfriend?

LEX: So, if I behave properly, Lois will let me into her bedroom?

Oops? /puts away green crystal and gets out bulletproof vest/ Let’s hope Lois won’t be too ticked off…

Michael

Who says he isn't going to get one?
LEX-C:

LOIS: Is that even possible?
LEX:

Well, she *said* she didn't want to fall too easily...

BATMAN: I'm taller than you.