Wow! I did not see that coming! Such a nice surprise! I didn't even notice how my shoulders tense up when I read this story until I read his revelation and my whole body just relaxed... but it then got tense again, because with revelations, we have reactions. Hers was priceless and so heartbreaking; she's so scared and nervous about what is happening with her that at such a shocking revelation, she immediately doubts her sanity. Love it!
It also, obviously, speaks volumes for her trust in Clark being just Clark, being honest and being exactly who she thought he was.
She swallowed suddenly. Was Superman going to be able to save her life this time?
I love this. To her, Clark is so ordinary and human, that finding out that *he* is her hero, she suddenly isn't viewing Superman as the indomitable Man of Steel, who would normally make her think he would always find a way. Always manage to save her. Her faith in him has now been shaken, because he's her partner and her friend... and he's from *Smallville*! In her mind Superman would come in and save the day. Easy. Even with a situation like this, she'd still have those strong feelings of faith in that. In him. But CLARK. He's Clark. Can *he* save her? She just isn't so sure, and it's understandable. Not that he's not a hero in his own right, but to her, it's so different. In so few words, you show her clear mental separation of the two.
I can't wait for Clark to prove to her how much of a hero he really is. (I am assuming he will prove this????)
“Lois.”
She looked up at the note of impatience in Clark’s voice, and saw him frowning at her. He was wearing his glasses again and, as he gave her a ‘get on with it’ wave of his hand, he seemed so familiar again. Her partner. The guy she worked with eight, ten, sometimes twelve hours a day.
I love this. He really is Clark Kent. Her partner and friend, and at this moment, I love how that is shown. She can see that while a lot has changed, *he* hasn't changed, that who he has shown her is the man he really is. Just hiding a secret
The person she thought she’d known better than anyone.
The man she hadn’t known at all.
I love this. Her realizing how much more there has always been to Clark that she just never saw. Never looked for. Never noticed. It's worded so perfectly!
Wendy, this part, like all the others, was fantastic! I think this one was my favorite, and now that she knows the secret, I feel like this story is being propelled in another exciting direction, as the day moves quickly forward and she knows this wonderful piece of information and witnesses super things first hand, and works toward this goal of saving her life! If I haven't said it before, the idea behind this story is brilliant and I get so excited every time I see a new part posted!!
And I *knew* you'd have him reveal his secret! I totally knew it! I did. Honestly!
Okay, I wasn't always 100%, but who is?
Can't wait for the next part!
~NICOLE
