Hi Kathryn!
… this keeps growing and growing – like the Baby in Lois’ belly
That’s a cut one

“I… I didn’t do anything… I think,” she stammered, holding the globe out slightly as if to prove her innocence.
Someone’s detecting a little Kryptonian, aren’t they?
The woman smiled gently, her gaze seeming to meet Lois’. “Greetings, my daughter,” she said, her voice calm and melodic. “If you are seeing this message, then you are the one who has become my son’s partner and now carries the next generation of our family.
Awww… also, what if this were the punch line of a revelation fic?

“Your body will adapt,” Lara continued, her tone both scientific and maternal.
Lois getting powers?
“I’ll make sure you get everything you need. I’ll take care of you, both of you.”
Now Lois has an official reason to demand midnight snacks.
These instances are rare and temporary, but they must be managed carefully.”
Lois instinctively intertwined the hand on her stomach with Clark’s, her expression a mixture of concern and determination. “Is there… is there a way to manage it?”
Yes, it’s called “storage closet time”.
Lara continued as if she had heard Lois’ question. “Kal-El’s presence will help stabilize these moments. Your bond with him, both physical and emotional, will provide the balance needed to ensure your well-being.
See, Lara concurs.
you should fly off to get them soon and I’m not going to explain to your parents why the house is still a mess.”
Lois: “pregnant”
Martha: Clark Jerome Kent, you go and clean up this mess immediately!
“And maybe convince her Christmas isn’t so bad after all – I think she prefers it to Arbor Day now…”

/points at Arbor Day nfics/ hmm… /eyes Lois/
Lois, I’m curious – what’s been your favorite tradition so far?”
Being with child at Christmas

“We’re going to have a baby,” Lois said softly.
They found another spaceship.
The four of them came together in a group hug, their laughter intermingling with happy tears as the joy of the moment filled the room.
Awwww
Originally I intended for Lois to receive the message from Lara while Clark was out flying his parents to Metropolis. But I feared he’d drop them – we do know from season one that he sees the messages even if he isn’t the one activating the globe… so better be save than sorry
Oops?
This was a cutey!

Michael