LOL, Sherry, okay, okay! Just let me reply to comments first...
Yes, Roger, it's gfic. Although at this point, any nfic content would have to be imaginary <g>
One of my goals in writing this was to fix all the things I hated -- like the way Clark betrays her, while Lex protects her. Ick. So the idea of reversing those roles was irresistible. Also, with these particular characters, Lex isn't as close to Lois -- the last time he'd talked to her, she was blowing him off. Lex hasn't been sprayed with pheremone yet, so I figured he was enough of a businessman to know when to cut his losses.
All the same, Lex only intended to expose Clark. If Lois hadn't been draping herself all over Clark, Lex would have left her in place. And no doubt, tried to collect on the debt later.
Thanks, Caroline, and you're right -- some closets are made for kissing
Maria, I had Toni mention lawyers because she still wants to go legitimate, what with the MBA and all. She'd probably think better of it later -- "Your honor, these two falsified their employment contracts in order to spy on my criminal empire... err, wait..." but in the heat of the moment it seemed a natural enough threat.
Irene, I'm glad Lois's thoughts while singing worked... I generally avoid songfic like the plague <g> but this song was just too good to ignore.
Sherry!
Merry, part 4 is coming right up!
Laura, yep, Lex is a rat. And he's not entirely done being one, either.
Alicia -- well, I'm sure they'd like to take care of Lex, but at the moment it seems like enough of a challenge just to take care of Toni! Give 'em another day or two to bring down Lex
Tricia... well, Clark being Clark, he manages to misinterpret things in a big way. But they get it sorted out fairly quickly
Thanks, Jen, "unpredictable" was what I was shooting for <g> And it's nice to hear you enjoyed the smoochie...
Jose, I don't think Lex is going to be asking for forgiveness anytime soon, do you?
Wow, the queen of untwists likes my untwist!
Come to think of it, Hazel, that's a fabulous word to add to our collective vocabulary... Anyway, good to know you're enjoying it.
Thanks, Barb. But... you *knew* I'd get them into the storeroom?? Ohmygosh, that means I've become... *predictable*!
But I've got the episode nicely derailed now, so I think I'll be okay...
Well, Tank, I figured I was dealing here with a Lex who was interested in, but not obsessed with, Lois. And considering she's not making it very rewarding for him, I think she's just dropped off his list of People Who Matter. Foolish him.
Ah, Liz, if only life were that easy... don't you know yet that Lois can deny her feelings in almost any situation?
Thanks, everyone -- I've really been enjoying your comments!
PJ
