Whew! I'm almost caught up!
Endelda - A big fan? Wow!
I'm completely in love with how you write these two idiots.
I laughed SO freakin' hard at "these two idiots".
Thank you for that!
cuidadora - And you're back, too!
Clark's fumbling to get out of bed was, so tender and sweet. I wish that had been a scene in the series.
That makes two of us!
Thanks for the excuse to re-read the story since I'm sure I've forgotten important points. Or maybe I missed them the first time through. Anyway, that's now on my "To Do" list.
Yes, there are definitely some finer plot points that will be important going forward.
Susan - Where do I start with you?!?
You are a naughty, naughty girl! So, for the record:
1) Few things give me as much pleasure as seeing
your name pop up in my in-box or on my phone. In fact, the only thing better is the moment you step off the plane or out of the car and I get to squeal and hug you.
2) Here's my exact thought process when I read your post:
Apollo? <tilts head inquisitively> Apollo?
<opens fic folder and does a search -- mildly surprised when it returns a fic called 'Apollo' last edited on 9/17/2015. Reads fic and
Oh… right. Apollo.
So my apologies to everyone else but there was a DARN GOOD REASON why only Susan will ever get to read it. I laugh. I blush. I will henceforth deny ever having written 'Apollo.'
3) Few things in life give me as much pleasure as being Susan's friend and hiking buddy and tent roomie and dinner companion.
Somewhere in Maine there is a restaurant that has our picture by the door with a circle and a slash on it.
(In our defense, if we can make one, a thirty page wine list?!? C'mon!)
Now back to our regularly scheduled program…
And because Lois and Clark are friends, it allows this part to shine. They can tease, kiss and touch to demonstrate their feelings for each other, and then verbally probe to find the line that can't yet be crossed. Confessing their love isn't just an excuse to jump in the sack, it's an opportunity to deepen their friendship. It is romantic and funny and hopeful and beautiful.
Thank you! Friendship should always be the underpinning of a relationship. Sex can't hold you together. Friendship definitely can.
Brenda - Aw, go on! You can quote the whole thing and I wouldn't be offended.
I loved the detail of her tugging on the hem of the t-shirt a few times, trying to get it to grow longer.
Good thing she doesn't realize he could see through that shirt, if he were so inclined. <heh>
They are being so open while not completing half of their thoughts to each other, and yet they still know the unspoken parts.
That's the benefit of being friends first.
I feel it inside how Lois needs reassurance by asking for Clark to kiss her and tell her again that he loves her, but as top banana she can't just leave herself as a supplicant. She tells him to wow her. And Clark is so Clark by delivering on each count.
He certainly does try. Thank you for picking up on Lois' private motivations! I worried that since we were seeing it through Clark's eyes it might not come across.
The careful choices you've made to describe their interactions give me such a multi-sensory experience. I can see it and feel it and even smell it sometimes. I love that the kiss was mind bending, that she dissolved into him, that her tongue stroked inquisitively, that she feels unfeigned love.
Wow, thanks!
So we went from Lois's sweet compassion and attempt to be considerate of Clark's exhaustion to his tease to the kiss and whispered plea for her to stay. Gulp! Who can resist?
Gah! Not me, that's for sure.
I hope that Lois remembers this confession after Clark tells her (or she finds out) that he is Superman. The fact that she makes him weak is a huge indication of his feelings for her.
Oh, she'll definitely remember.
Poor Clark. Lois deflected all of his efforts to tell her his secret. Loved her confession that she was jealous of his mystery love. I hope she remembers that he tried to tell her about Superman, too.
She'll remember that, too.
I'm loving how open and happy and free Lois feels with her realization that she loves Clark. I'm not eager to see her get mad.
It's more of a challenge to write her not being angry -- and I love a challenge.
Jackie - Simply having people leave FDK is all I want -- just to know that you're reading and (hopefully) enjoying the story. Thank you so much for re-reading the whole thing and stopping to leave comments on each part.
cilygo - Thank you!
I'm glad you're enjoying the story.
Michael! - Aw, Michael! How wonderful to see you again!
Erm…please excuse the door hinges. I know it must have sounded like an embarrassing squeal.
Lol! I'm pretty sure I made a similar sound when I saw your name again.
Wait, what did you mean by clothes are getting put back on? We just got Lois halfway undressed!
I meant her being so helpful in fixing Clark's buttons. <heh>
I just realized, Lois could get kidnapped while on her way to the next room.
If anyone could, it would be Lois. She's talented that way.
Ha! So far as he knows, Clark is the fastest man in the world.
Wouldn’t it be embarrassing if Lois had gotten sprayed with Revenge while in the next room, just before she called him?
She'd certainly be a lot more persistent about sharing that bed.
Looky there, they’re fully dressed between the two of them. Should be perfect!
Oh boy. I take it it’s a wee bit chilly out in the hallway, huh?
I'd guess it's colder in his room since that's where he realizes she's sans bra.
Maybe he could do a detailed exploration of said undiscovered lands.
Not on this side of the board, mister! (see your Barry Allen gif)
He *really* wants her to make this a competition. He *does* realize she’s not on pheromones this time around, so he’s got no moral obligations.
That's
exactly why he turns to leave at that point.
And speaking of leaving, I'm supposed to be working right now, but I couldn't go another day without replying to everyone. I was going to try and acknowledge all the other places your snarkilicious comments made me laugh, but I'm running out of time.
Thank you for always leaving such long, lovely, and hilarious FDK. I've missed you terribly.
Two more that I have to highlight from you:
She’s adorable with her selective realizty. It’s almost like it’s fake news.
They're "alternate facts," dude. Alternate facts. I have to laugh or else I'll start crying and I. Just. Won't. Stop.
So thank you for helping me laugh.
Say, does this mean we’re going to be visiting the Copa too? /goes back to watching inbox like a hawk/
Yes, we're definitely headed back to the Copa as soon as this one is done. And I will be darkening your in-box. Thanks for being such a willing vict, er, reader.
Artemis - Yes, he really did say the words. And I will continue to feed the beast.
Cris - It took me longer than I thought to come back, too. But you at least did it in days and not years.
I went back to the previous chapters and read them all in essentially one seating and then I read and reread part 9. As good as I found the first 8 parts, I have to say that 9 inevitably outshines them.
I think the inevitability is due to the fact that they get closer with each part, and in 9 they finally actually acknowledge it to each other. Hard to beat that.
They're shy, sure, but they still feel comfortable enough to keep teasing each other.
They've teased each other since the day they met, so it's something familiar and the undercurrent of how they relate to each other (IMHO, YMMV).
Welcome back, Sue. And don't leave again. These MBs are sooo much better with you around
:faint: I wouldn't go that far! But the sentiment is certainly appreciated.
Millefeuilles - /looks down
Huh. Not sure I see a bunch of laurels and garlands, but I love the mental image.
Thank you so much! I'm pleased and flattered that the characterization and dialogue are working for you. There's no greater compliment than being told that a reader can "hear" the characters speaking. Thank you!
bakasi - Hi!
It's so good to see you again!
It's good to see Lois and Clark talking the whole time - something they usually tend to forget, which brings up all the problems.
Communication is
always key.
I loved their talkes, even if I sometimes wanted to shake some sense into Lois for not realizing that Clark was talking about her. On the other hand, this made for a so much more amusing read.
Gotta milk the amusement while we can.
Tracey - Yes, it's been just over a week. I am still working on polishing the rough edges off part 10 (and 11 and 12). It's been a heck of a week at work. The third person in a month has left our team for greener pastures and it's both depressing to lose them and exhausting because (once again) they will not be replaced. Consequently, by the time I get home, I'm in no mood to spend another few hours in front of a computer.
But now I'm super curious about what happens the morning after, so to speak. I'm voting for Perry catching her coming out of Clark's room
Perry will definitely know that she spent the night in Clark's room and that she's wearing nothing but Clark's t-shirt. <heh>
Thank you all for the warm welcome back!
It really is good to be back. <sigh>
