With each chapter, Aftershocks keeps getting better and better...
For Superman to be unavailable wasn’t something out of the ordinary, as he couldn’t be everywhere at once, and there had been no serious crimes last night to warrant his appearance, so he hadn’t been noticed as missing. Luthor’s suicide and the lack of a superhero to rescue him shouldn’t raise too many eyebrows, he assumed, especially once the newspapers exposed Luthor for what he really was. There would, of course, be those that claimed Superman purposely wasn’t available to save Luthor, just as there would be those who would proclaim Luthor was pushed from his penthouse, and the inevitable conspiracy theorists would crawl out of the woodwork, and try to do their damage. The truth would be recorded, reported on, and some would choose to ignore it, instead willing to believe the wild theories that would emerge.
Sad, but true. Look at what happened with Arianna Carlin-Luthor.
He remembered watching the press conference before Superman left to attempt to destroy Nightfall, the adoration in Superman’s eyes, directed at Lois, as Superman prepared to leave. He remembered it because it had surprised him that the superhero had shown affection for someone so openly. There had been other times when Superman showed his affection to Lois, but they were brief, and masked quickly. It was no secret that Lois Lane had been infatuated with the Man of Steel when he first arrived, and over time, a friendship had formed. But that same adoring glance was often directed Lois’ direction from Clark. Had one man, in two guises, that cared for Lois, been trapped by Luthor, and Lois had been unaware? It would answer the question of what lured Superman and Kent to the cage in the first place! Had Luthor been aware of Kent’s true identity?
He needed to sleep on this, wake with fresh eyes and rested mind, otherwise he was going to start making crazier connections than he already was.
Awww, its a shame that Henderson is divorced and lives alone. (Not even a faithful doggie to welcome him home.)
Observing the inner workings of Inspector Henderson's mind going over the facts is refreshing. The triangle relationship of Superman/Clark Kent/Lois Lane viewed through different eyes which are very impartial. The Inspector is an intelligent man. Once he sits down and puts all the facts together he will come up with the truth.
Once you eliminate the impossible, no matter how incredible the only thing left is the truth. It might be good for him to come to that conclusion. Clark might need his protection when Lois finally figures out what's going on!
Enjoying this story a bunch!
