One day you're going to have to tell me where you learned to cook like that.”
I better not.
Great structure here! Such a funny moment for the reader!
I laugh. “The dishes won't take more than ten minutes.”
And if she's already asleep, they'll take 10 seconds.
Of course she wouldn't understand how important this is for me. “I'm writing an article for the college paper.”
I love that you still have him on track to be a journalist.
She purses her lips. “Just don’t forget to sleep, Clark.”
It's really sweet that Clark has found someone else that cares for him.
“Clark?” It's Lois. The urgency to her tone is bordering on panic.
Oh no!
Flashes of my own mother dance before my mind's eyes. I still remember that last breath she ever took.
Oh, noooo! This is so, so sad.
She's not dying, she's drunk.
Which is a relief, kind of.
UGH. But really well phrased.
“You sure?” Her voice cracks with the tears she's only barely keeping at bay.
I guess I have to postpone my investigation another night. Lois is more important right now.
Don't mind my exploding heart, lol
At her young age she's already lost her trust in people. I'm not sure I'm the right person to re-establish that trust.
I love the dramatic irony here. It really tugs at you.
Just how long is she going to want me here?
This insecurity is so vulnerable and so sad.
“I think I want to hear Peter Pan.”
Good girl!
Another really satisfying, deeply felt story in this series. Looking forward to the next one!
