Hi Barbara!
This was an interesting lesson in finding less wordy synonyms.
LOIS: What do mean ‘I won’t qualify '? I can most certainly keep it short and concise. I’m a reporter, I need to aim for fixed column inches. Stop laughing, I do not have an uncontrollable urge to express myself verbally!
He always seemed to know when she left work.
NIGEL: The next time Mr. Luthor takes Ms. Lane to the opera, we need to replace her tracker’s battery.
Though it was unnerving, he was probably just eager to spend time with her.
No, he’s not controlling.
Would Lex’ kisses be as mind-blowing as Clark’s?
Yes, she’d want to blow his brains out.
Maybe Lex was even going to be her happy ever after.
Does she like gilded cages?
She approached him. “What are you doing in that alley?”
He’s drunk and had to pre-empt an airborne accident.
He narrowed his eyes on her. "Are you reverting to blackmail now? Love me or I'll marry your enemy?"
Ouch!
"Your enemy?" she croaked. "What is it between you and Lex?"
A woman came between them.
LOIS:
JUSTITIA:
"If you want to help, find out who was behind this. You might be surprised." He pursed his lips and then, with a look of sheer concentration, he managed to lift off. Suddenly, Lois was alone with her thoughts.
LOIS: so… Bill Church and Intergang?
Thanks for that little reminder how the time flies by
/mutters about Kerth challenges/
Michael