Very short. Won't take long to read, but a very important part! Enjoy!
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Robin pulled on the bow tie of his pint-sized tux as he waited patiently beside his dad. He was best man; he would give his dad Lois' wedding band. This was an important job and he took it very seriously. In a few short moments, his dad would marry Lois. He couldn't wait!
He looked up to share a bright smile with Clark. He wasn't sure when it had happened, but he'd starting thinking of Clark as his dad instead of his father. His mom had told him once that any man could be a father. It took a very special person to be someone's dad. Clark had proven himself worthy of that title a long time ago in Robin's eyes. Lately he'd even thought he might ask to call him that. Before he could think too much on the subject, the music changed and the audience rose to their feet.
There she was. Her dress made her look like an angel. She and Martha had spent two whole days perfecting that masterpiece, not allowing Robin or Clark to see it until this moment. It had been worth the wait. Lois was the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen... next to his mom.
Lois' smile lit the room as she made her way toward them. Robin had never thought he could love another woman the way he'd loved his mom, but he definitely loved this one. Lois was everything he could ask for. That was even what his dad had said so many times. Now he understood. Of course, Clark loved Lois a little differently than he did, which was okay. As long as the only other man to love Lois so fiercely was his dad, it was okay.
Clark stepped forward and took Lois' hand. He leaned close and whispered in her ear. She smiled, then winked down at Robin. A broad smile graced the boy's lips as the couple stepped forward to begin the ceremony. Ancient words were repeated, then Clark told Lois how much he loved her and that he'd always take care of her. Robin shifted so he could see better and listened while Lois declared her devotion to his dad. Then it was showtime. His small hand retrieved the ring from his pocket and watched as his father slipped it onto Lois' finger.
She must be nervous, Robin thought, as he watched Lois' hands shake as she pushed Clark's wedding band into place. Then the minister announced that the couple wanted to say something else. What else was there?
Clark turned to Robin. "Would you come stand between us?"
The boy was surprised, but did as he was asked.
"We wanted to tell the world how much we... love you," Clark told him. "And I wanted to ask your permission for Lois to come into our lives. I don't think either of us could live without her, so would you join me in welcoming Lois to our home? Would you help me take care of her and love her? Give her everything she needs?"
Robin was surprised that his dad would include him this way. He hadn't expected it at all, but was more than willing to take care of Lois. He looked up at her and smiled. "I'll always help take care of her," he said softly.
Lois smiled through tears, then reached out to take one of Robin's hands. "I had never seen myself as anyone's mother. In fact, it's the last thing I ever wanted. Even after Clark and I decided to get married, I wasn't sure how I felt about having children. Needless to say, I was swept off my feet when I met you. Will you allow me to take care of you? Will you let me live in your home and be your mother?"
Robin shoved his hand into his pocket and fished out a gift wrapped box. He opened it while he explained what it was. "I had planned to give this to you at the reception. Martha helped me pick it out. But I think it will answer your question." Robin gave the empty box to Jonathan, who had stepped up to offer his assistance. Light bounced off a gold necklace as Robin held it up.
Lois covered her mouth as she bent to allow him to place the item around her neck. A small heart-shaped locket held a picture of Lois and Robin. On the back was an inscription that read: 'To Mommy with love'. The little boy was pulled into an embrace as the bride cried softly.
"Welcome home... Mommy," Robin whispered in her ear.
Lois laughed through her tears when she drew back. "He said yes," she declared happily, causing everyone in the room to laugh softly.
Dozens of smiling faces and misty eyes focused as the couple was directed through the rest of their wedding ceremony. Their son remained between them and could only wrap his arms around Lois' waist when the groom kissed the bride because he'd been squashed between them. When Clark drew away from his bride, she leaned and kissed Robin's lips before Clark hoisted him into the air. Happy laughter filled the room as Mr. and Mrs. Clark Kent... and family were presented to their guests. Lois was escorted out of the chapel by two handsome guys.
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"Do you think he's okay?" Lois asked for the tenth time as she gazed down at her portrait. Just as they'd hoped, Lois had been reduced to tears by Clark's and Robin's wedding gift. They'd presented her the framed image at the reception and the moment she'd seen what it was, her eyes had filled to overflowing.
"I think he's just fine. Mom and Dad and Ellen and Sam are going to spoil him rotten while we're gone." He smiled down at the picture she'd refused to leave home without.
Lois' finger traced a path over the details under the glass pane. The image of Clark and Robin sharing such an intimate gesture had robbed her of her breath when she'd first laid eyes on it. It was so moving to see Clark able to share such a special moment with his son; a moment that was years past due.
Clark gently removed the frame from her hand and stood it on the table beside their bed so Lois could see it the moment she awakened the next morning. He offered her the glass of champagne he'd just poured even though he was having difficulty concentrating. Lois was wearing the most revealing little garment, causing his temperature to rise considerably.
She took the glass, but quickly set it aside. "I don't want a thing to cloud this moment," she told him as she took his glass as well. Apparently all thoughts of their son had been cast aside for now.
"Honey, it's not like we haven't done this before," he reminded her as she pushed his silk robe from his body. They'd made love nearly every night since she'd moved in a few days ago, had even stolen a couple of hours away the day before to spend in privacy. With the wedding preparations spiraling out of control, they'd needed to step back and take a deep breath. Of course, they'd taken several.
"I know, but how many times do you get to make love on your wedding night for the first time?"
"True." Clark surrendered to the kiss, then guided Lois down to the bed. Once settled, he drew back to look at her. "I love you, Lois Lane."
"And I love you, Clark Kent."
They met in a passionate kiss. Neither seemed to notice, or care, when they drifted from the bed, never breaking the kiss as they floated three feet above the mattress. This time there would be undeniable, uncontrollable passion, unstoppable cries of ecstacy, and there would definitely be fireworks.
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Lois and Clark had only made it out of their hotel room when they left to go home. For an entire week they'd been absolutely insatiable. When they hadn't been making love, they'd talked endlessly. Plans were made to finalize their search for a larger apartment. And of course, they'd talked about Robin. Both couldn't wait to get home to play Santa. It was strange how far they'd come since the day they sat in the office at MDCFS listening to what they'd been sure was the end of their world. From a scared, confused couple to a loving family, Lois and Clark couldn't be happier.
Or could they?
They had been smothered in hugs when they arrived home from their honeymoon. Robin rattled on endlessly about all he'd done while they were gone and asked if they'd missed him. He declared that he'd missed them terribly, but was glad they were finally married. He'd also proudly announced that he'd finished his Christmas shopping. Now if he could just be patient until the big day.
Christmas Eve was spent entertaining Robin's little friend Kenny and his mom. Superman flew Robin to the other boy's home, a sack full of gifts thrown over his shoulder. Both the boy and his mother were treated to a flight before father and son left. Though the pain of losing his father would always remain, Kenny was able to smile again, even for just a bit. That made Robin even happier. It also impressed his super father.
