Good morning. Thank you for those still coming along with this. Let's face it, this is one long story, and I would understand if you had wandered away by now, off to find a WAFFy antidote.
So, just a few things:
Lane's "test" of our Clark met with mixed reviews.
On one side we have LynnM, who still doesn't like her! Finds her hard "to the point of being cruel." Lynn, remember how I said to let me know when she became more sympathetic to you? Um...not there yet, I take it? Starting to sweat a little- but loving your strong opinion.
On the other side we have Wendy, who felt the test was in character and even funny.
(I don't want to tip my hand, show all character motivations, that sort of thing, and I certainly don't want to come right out and say that Wendy is *right*. That would ruin this nice thing she and I have going. I'll just encourage others to go back and read Wendy's comments again...)
KathyM and Liz were initially angry, but came around. Maria feels sorry for her. (A good perspective, LynnM! Not pushing it or anything. Just thought I'd mention.) And Laura said it was important for Lane's understanding.
Ok, Tank doesn't want 5 more parts of angsty couples in turmoil. I totally agree.
Next, and then I'll get on with it, I promise...
The nickname. Loes. I wanted something that speaks of an easiness, a familiarity. Something different than our Clark would have ever called her. Saskia's point about it being a Dutch name was interesting. Never thought of that. But I'm looking for something that is *not* Lo-Lo. (Couldn't hate that nick more) And I thought I had spied Loes in another fanfic. Did I not? Is Lois never a Loes anyplace else but here? Maybe I was just reading a typo? Silly me.
I'll think on it. And am open to all suggestions. In the meanwhile, it's still in there.
KathyM,Wendy,Jose,Joy,Saskia,Maria,Tank,Liz,Laura,Lynn,Merry, and Sherry- thank you for all of your good comments. You are keeping me sharp and I hope you won't be disappointed with what's to come!
CC
