That proposal was truly magnificent!
However, I think the more "fun" parts were my favorites:
“I have the solution,” Lois announced, grinning.
“You do?” he asked, eyebrows raised.
“Celibate marriage.”
and
On one condition,” Lois said, with a teasing smile. “I set the length of our engagement.”
“OK.”
“I’ll give you two options ... you can choose.”
He nodded his agreement.
“Three years ... or four.”
Clark gulped. Blushed. Seemed to stop breathing. “*Three* years,” he gasped. He was trying so hard not to look horrified.
For both of these I keep seeing the look of horror on Clark's face.
An finally, like everyone else I am wondering about what is in his hand.
I'm looking forward to the next part but I sill have my shields up. (Once burned and all that...)
Bob