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"I know! I could go to work with you! I'd love to see Perry and Jimmy again, and I could help you on whatever stories you have going!"

Clark chuckled. "Lois, I don't think Corporate has approved a 'Bring a Girlfriend to Work' week."

Hurry home, would you?"
Clark felt himself pause at her words. A warm feeling started in his heart and spread out from there. He'd been so lonely for so long. He'd traveled the world over in search of something...something that would make his life feel worthwhile.

And now, standing there in his apartment, was the woman he loved, telling him to hurry home. No words had ever sounded more beautiful to his ears.

A sudden longing burned through her. This was definitely something she could get used to--sitting at a desk across from Clark, watching him work, and knowing he was there to bounce ideas off of or collaborate with on the next big story. It felt comforting, somehow. Right.

Or he could lose one. If Clark decided to move to San Francisco, the talented team might be taken advantage of by the Chronicle.

Perry frowned. He couldn't let that happen. Aside from losing an obviously incredible team, he had grown very fond of Clark. He'd come to love him almost as a son. He'd much rather keep Clark around and gain a daughter.

He sighed when he realized he likely didn't have any say in the matter. But the least he could do was try to tip the scales in his favor, to make Lois's experience here mean enough to her that she might consider the possibility down the road.

"Yeah, thanks." She smiled and adjusted the heavy blanket higher on her chilled neck. "I guess winter's coming, isn't it? You can sure feel it out here, a lot more than you can in the Bay Area."

Clark nodded. "You really can." He stepped back and spun into his Clark clothes. When he finished a few moments later, he smiled at her expression.

"No matter how many times you do that, it always amazes me." She grinned at him and shook her head.

"What is this for?" he asked with a pleased smile.

"No reason," she murmured against the spandex of his Suit he hadn't yet changed out of since their arrival. "It's just when I think I know everything there is to know about you, you surprise me with something new. What else am I going to learn about you this week, staying here with you?"