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When this story was idling in a scribbler (because I hadn't deemed it worthy of a computer write up yet!), I couldn't figure out how to get beyond the first chapter. It was Henderson's perspective that launched the rest of the fic, surprisingly. He originally wasn't going to be a 'participant,' yet ended up being my personal catalyst.

I like how Perry and Henderson protect Clark. I think they've both figured out his secret. You've really got me hooked. I'm already biting my nails waiting for the next installment.

Great work!

Excellent chapter!

Glad to see Henderson and Perry both taking charge and protecting Clark. Lois may have a rough time dealing with her naivete, and the choices she made. It will be interesting to see how long she can wait for answers to Clark's injuries, and how Clark reacts when he recovers enough to face her with her probably relentless questioning. I've always thought exploring the repercussions of the cage and Luthor's suicide interesting, since each author comes up with a unique perspective. Looking forward to more.

Fighting tears, he headed back to bed, idly wondering, if his powers never returned, perhaps he would never have to wear glasses again.

“You shouldn’t leave a spare key in such an obvious place. You never know who can let themselves in.”

My favorite trope, and you are handling it beautifully. thank you!

Good tension. Good characterization for Clark, Perry, and Bill Henderson. Lois is in character too, but so far she's played more of a secondary role. Maybe that will change in the next couple of installments. And yes, you are handling this situation quite ably.

I'm enjoying this one a lot. And I see a Kerth nomination it it's future.

Though I haven't seen it, someone may have already mentioned this to you. The convention (and I stress that it is indeed convention and not a requirement) is to place a blue arrow in front of the story parts so they stand out a bit from other posts. I almost missed chapter 3 because I forgot you hadn't used them before. I'll find the next chapters, though, whether they're marked or not.

Yay, another chapter so soon! I liked that we got to see more of Clark, this time. And we caught a glimpse of AngryClark, which is a rare sight, but in this setting very believable. I still think that Henderson knows more than he's letting on, even to Clark. He must have noticed that the wounds are not only similar but identical. But I like that he's not telling Clark, either.

The first encounter between Lois and Clark was not very pleasant, but I seriously hope that Lois will try again.

I'm sitting on the edge of my seat.

Keep the posts coming!

What a great story! The last three paragraphs were powerful. The point about the glasses made me want to cry.

What a powerful chapter!

Glad to see Henderson and Clark's viewpoints. Nice hint about how little or much Clark may know about the wedding's ending.


I cringed when reading this, Lois having her usual sharp retort, not realizing just how much she is in the wrong on several levels. I thought Clark restrained himself admirably. Thanks for including his thoughts, which were heartbreaking.

I'm looking forward to seeing where you take this.

Whoa. I definitely feel for Lois. I wonder if she's going to begin wondering where Superman is....

Something about this story reminds me of an old x-files episode. The same story was told once from Mulder's POV and then from Scully's. I enjoyed that episode very much. It was great to get Lois' POV. I'm wondering who of the two is going to make the first step. Clark sure doesn't seem very forthcoming at the moment.

For Superman to be unavailable wasn’t something out of the ordinary, as he couldn’t be everywhere at once, and there had been no serious crimes last night to warrant his appearance, so he hadn’t been noticed as missing. Luthor’s suicide and the lack of a superhero to rescue him shouldn’t raise too many eyebrows, he assumed, especially once the newspapers exposed Luthor for what he really was. There would, of course, be those that claimed Superman purposely wasn’t available to save Luthor, just as there would be those who would proclaim Luthor was pushed from his penthouse, and the inevitable conspiracy theorists would crawl out of the woodwork, and try to do their damage. The truth would be recorded, reported on, and some would choose to ignore it, instead willing to believe the wild theories that would emerge.

He remembered watching the press conference before Superman left to attempt to destroy Nightfall, the adoration in Superman’s eyes, directed at Lois, as Superman prepared to leave. He remembered it because it had surprised him that the superhero had shown affection for someone so openly. There had been other times when Superman showed his affection to Lois, but they were brief, and masked quickly. It was no secret that Lois Lane had been infatuated with the Man of Steel when he first arrived, and over time, a friendship had formed. But that same adoring glance was often directed Lois’ direction from Clark. Had one man, in two guises, that cared for Lois, been trapped by Luthor, and Lois had been unaware? It would answer the question of what lured Superman and Kent to the cage in the first place! Had Luthor been aware of Kent’s true identity?

He needed to sleep on this, wake with fresh eyes and rested mind, otherwise he was going to start making crazier connections than he already was.