You know, a story needs more to scare me off. smile Honestly, are you reading Carol's OTOH? If I tell you that I'm still sticking around, what does that tell you about my ability to stomach lunkheaded/stupid/wallowing Clark? :rolleyes:

Anyway, I especially loved your trademark killer punch line for this chapter. Dinner with your parents, indeed. lol

The only known quantity that moves faster than
light is the office grapevine. (from Nan's fabulous Home series)