Kathy Glad you liked it, Kathy. Thanks.

Seme Thanks. 9 and 10 are posted!

Sarah I hope this part starts to make up for all the heartache in the earlier parts.

Weekend went well, thanks!

Flowerpot Yeah, the conversations were meant to show exactly that - Clark has invested time in these kids.

Regarding it coming up in conversations - that's been a part of the problem - how little they have talked other than as EIC and reporter.

Thanks.

Vicki Yes, early on, I mentioned that Lois had read a report in the Star about this program and that Clark was one of the volunteers.

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What a great father he would be. How sad that they are unable to have, or even adopt, children.
I could justify having an entire chapter on a pizza party because it achieved so many things. It allowed Lois and Clark to spend time together in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. It told us (and Lois) how Clark had been spending his time. And, as you pointed out, it contrasted with what might have been.

Thanks, Vicki.

DW Thanks for your enthusiasm. Glad you like the fic.

Michael Yep - this was definitely the calm. wink Thanks!

Evelyn True - maybe they both learnt things about each other.

RE happy times - I did say this wasn't 15 parts of angst ... though early on, it must have seemed like it.

Thanks for your FDK.

Ann

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And in spite of doing all this, Clark can still sit at home all alone and pine for his wife who refuses to come home.
That's what Lois *thought*. It was never a part of the fic (other than the very early scene on her birthday) that Clark had actually spent night after night waiting for Lois.

Thanks, Ann.

Vicki

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that the whole idea of this fiction seemed to be to explore the possibilities if, instead of Clark spending too much time as Superman (as actually happened on the TV series), what if the shoe was on the other foot?
Yes and no. We haven't actually got to the whole idea of this fic yet. However, certainly the situation we started with (that had developed over many months) is as you described it.

Thanks for your explanations!

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I especially give her credit for her response to Clark's words that he didn't want to go away for the week, because 'it won't achieve what you hope it will' or something to that effect. From her point of view, it appears that Clark has given up on the marriage, and yet she has determined that *she* will not to give up without a fight!
Great point.

My intention in writing this fic was not to blame either Lois or Clark, but just to explore a 'what if' situation and enjoy bringing them back to together again.

bakasi Thanks for taking the time to catch up and leave some comments. It's always encouraging to hear that people are enjoying the fic.


Corrina.