Hey, y'all! Sorry about being gone for a few days. I happen to live near central Oklahoma, and although the trophy-sized twister didn't hurt our property, we know some people who lost anywhere from a little bit to everything but the clothes they were wearing. If you have the opportunity and the means to donate to any of the worthy organizations helping with the relief and rebuild effort, I encourage you to do so.

Hint: Don't give to any organization who calls you and asks for money unless you already know them well! There are already sharks circling the area, trying to snatch whatever they can in the confusion.

Now down the fanfic business~

Mouserocks, as Virginia pointed out, Lois is NOT pregnant. That's too twisty for even me. And maybe Lex better watch out for Lois finding him.

VirginiaR, you're right about Lois being in legal hot water. We'll see just how bad it gets before the end.

mrsMxysptlk, we'll see about Lois' legal problems. And as John pointed out, making Superman's personal interest in Lois public knowledge would be counter-productive, both in the short-term and long-term. And you're right about people reacting differently when under the threat of death. Samuel Johnson has been quoted (or mangled, I guess) as saying that the certain knowledge of one's execution in the next fortnight sharpens one's focus considerably.

John, you're right about Superman needing to remain separate from Lois. Of course, you have an unfair advantage, since you're one of the fabulous betas on this story.

Next part up in moments!


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