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I have to keep it short, but I'll be back later. What I want to tell you: It's awesome!

I loved the many relevations Clark dumped on Lois. And the way she took care of Kathryn and Timmy. And the way she quit and hired with the Planet.
In fact, I loved absolutely everything about your story.

Is there a reason to come back? I think I've said everything necessary.

Oh, Lara, this is just awesome! I loved the revelation. Lois hasn't realized that it was indeed Clark when she thought she saw his reflection outside of her apartment.

I loved this line, from Margot Kidder in the Christopher Reeve Superman movie:

Please keep this coming! Brava! This isabsolutely fabulous!

awww!! Have I told you how much I love you guys for leaving me feedback like this?

I'm almost looking forward to being unemployed and having more time to write. LOL!

It's good to know we can make a little difference. Who knows? Maybe you should turn professional.

I loved Lois going back to the Planet, but just wondering if you could explain how Perry knows she didn't "spend the night" with him, because at the beginning you said something about Perry not liking her attempt to get the job using her looks.

Perhaps by simply reading the interview? It should show that there are no personal questions involved.

Besides, Perry knows the biz, and he sure as heck knows the Star. He didn't become editor in chief because he can yodel, you know? (I know you do.)

That's what I was thinking. That Lara's going on Perry's intuition about what really happened.

The first time, I just said he wasn't impressed with her physique - not that she had used it to try and impress him. She just barged him and had told him how he absolutely needed to hire her. Preston Carpenter had seen that she was pretty and decided to hire her based as much on the fact that she was pretty as the fact that she had guts.

Perry... well, seeing as though he would not give Clark a job right off the bat in the pilot - why would he give it to someone who's fresh out of college? That would not have made sense either, right? He's not interested in how his reporters look, anyway - simply that they can do the job and do it well. And having initiative is something he would recognize for sure. (same as he did when Clark came in with the article about the theatre)

No matter what the title of the article is, though - it's plainly obvious it's just a way to sell papers, right. Obviously the article talks only about the man's work, it's not the least bit gossipy. He's mostly going on the fact that she's managed to land the interview. And of course, the fact that she's told him she was working on a story that could be huge - and this, even though she doesn't even have a job. Meaning this girl has it in her blood, she sees a story and she runs with it; she'll worry about getting someone to print it later. Instead of having a desk job and waiting for assignments to come and being dumb and lazy like Lex Luthor.

Lara, you've got me hooked! For the last few days I've been checking for updates the moment I have access to a computer. If I have even 15 minutes free time while on campus, I'll go to a computer lab to check. I love this! I love how Clark is so sweet and shy. I love how this Lois is a kinder version while still being a crazy, risk-taking reporter.

One question: what is Lana's relationship with Clark? I'm a bit confused on that score. I know she's his secretary, but what's their relationship beyond that? Just friends, once dated, or something I haven't thought of?

Wonderful, fantastic, amazingly addicting story, Lara! Can't wait for the next part!

Jen

Lara, it's a shame I haven't left FDK for the previous parts, but I want to let you know I'm reading your awesome story. I caught up with your posting in the part 4, and I fell in love with this story. It's the kind of story that I love the most: sweet, romantic and WAFFy.

I've just read parts 7 and 8 and I thought I'd put to use my rare spare time. I called in sick today because I woke up with a terribly stomach bug and fever. I took medicaments and now the fever is under control, so I gathered up strenght to leave my bed.

Enough of babbling. I didn't write FDK for part 7, then I need to say I loved Clark taking the initiative and kissing Lois. I melted in goo. What a fairy-tale dream coming true for Lois. And Clark was so lonely. My heart was hurting for him since the beginning of the story. I'm so happy they finally got to know each other and acted on their feelings!!!

She deserves better than that rag and Lex.

Poor Kathryn!

But it's her lucky day.

It put a bright smile on my face, too.

Uh-oh.

LOL! Always the reporter.

You are in for many surprises, Lois.

Awwwww... I want more!

Lara, I'm sorry about your job. But at least you'll have time for writing these wonderful stories and we'll here to read them and cheer you up. And I hope you get a better job. At times things happen for better, even if it doesn't seem so at the moment. Good luck!

Andreia

i love it so much. I am addicted to it. I wake up and check for a new part and after work I do the same. Wow. You have me totally hooked.

I am so sorry about your job Lara but I DO love your stories.

Thank you so much!!

Jen - the relationship between Lana and Clark is going to be explained properly in part 9. It should clear up most questions, but since people have asked to read about what went on in Lancaster and Capetown and all that - I'm planning to write about those. I'm not sure what form that will have yet, but I'll be writing it for sure.

Andreia - I'm so sorry you've been sick. I hope you feel better real soon!! I love the little smileys you've used, btw - they totally crack me up! If you think it was sweet and romatic before, wait until you read the next two parts. Hehehe! There are a few really WAFFy moments in them. The bit about the selfless act ...and when they talk about the cat again. You should enjoy those.

Thanks Tahu - I'm glad you're enjoying this!!

Part 9 is coming shortly. It's the longest one, but more than half of it is spent on one scene with just Lois and Clark.

So I come to the board today - my first chance - and find not one part but two. Oh, how lovely!!!

Waiting to try to take partial credit, no doubt.


Sleaze.


Did your clothes get ripped off in a fit of passion


Good for you, Lois.


Oh, no…


Always in the right spot, aren’t you, Lois?


Bet it was hard for him.


Loved the whole bit where Clark caught Lois.


Hehe… And here I was beginning to think you weren’t going to do that. But of course you would. It’s one of your favorites.


Totally shocked. Well, who wouldn’t be?


Martian: A generic term that can be used for anyone who's never had a Big Mac - bet Clark's had a Big Mac so he wouldn't qualify.


Haha… He should have told him he *was* Peter Pan.


Yes, Clark, I think there is.


My understanding is that Lois did get the job right out of college (on the show anyway), but I assume that was because she had done an internship there. But it that canon? Or fanon?

Off to read the next part.

Nancy!! Thanks for pointing out the "typo" - I'll fix that right away.

Yep. Favorite indeed.

Mmmm.... ok - I have two questions...
A) can you explain what you mean, cause I'm not following very well (read: not at all...) maybe I'm just tired.
B) how is it that no one has suggested I should bring out the oreos? I thought you would catch that one... put it in there after talking cookies with you, you know.

In one ep from S4, Perry does say she started out as a research assistant, yep. I would guess she was an intern, too. In this case, she's trying to be a reporter from day one, though so he might not have hired her for that straight off the bat.

In Battleground Earth, Colonel Cash says this bit about the Martians:

Yes, I caught the Martian bit. I knew *you* knew I’d be thinking about Oreos.

Yep.


Now, it's after midnight (your time zone, too), so bring part 10.

ooooh! thanks for the reminder. I have swiss cheese for a brain, but even then, I blocked that awful episode from memory, so...

Well, I hoped you would, seeing as though I put it in just for you. hehehe!

It's coming, it's coming!

Thank goodness!

oh, bad, bad, bad.

Why does she call him this?

Yea, Lois has a job at the Planet. The way it should be.

You just couldn't resist could you, Lara?

LOL!

Great, *great* chapter.

Kathryn calls Lex "the man with the octopus hands/arms" because she doesn't know his name. And because he keeps letting his hands wander all over her.

hehe! Nope. The whole scene was based on the fact that I wanted to use that quote to begin with. LOL! I'm such a geek!!!

Glad you liked this chapter, Lisa! thanks!!

Lara, this week I have had barely any time at all to even read fanfic, let alone comment, so I'm way, way behind. (And I won't have time to catch up on everything, sorry.... )

But here's some short FDK on part 8 of your story. I loved how Lois slapped Lex, screamed at the editor of the Star and decided never to work for that paper again. YAY!!!!!

More references to Superman the Movie!!!

Okay... J'on J'onnz made a semi-appearance.

Interesting that Lois is so shocked at Clark's abilities. Maybe he is more shocking because he is dressed as an ordinary man, as Clark Kent? Maybe he is easier to accept somehow when he demonstrates his abilities dressed as Superman? Yeah, well, that could be it... so that is the real purpose of the suit, somehow. To separate the abilities from the man and dress the abilities in a cape and spandex.

Aaawwww... that's so sweet and funny.

And we need a reference to Superman Returns too, surely?

Yes, she's gone from asking *what* Clark is to kissing him on the cheek - that's a heck of an improvement.

Great chapter, Lara!

Ann

Thanks Ann! I know I started posting parts of this at super speed... they were begging me for it and sending nasty little pole-dudes after me... *lol*

No, making the one call was strange enough for him. hehe! Most people left messages. The others were reporters and leaving a message saying "I want a quote from you" sounded just too odd... I would never have done that when I worked as a reporter - well, unless I was calling someone's place of business or they expected me to call. Not someone's home to get gossip.

Couldn't help the reference to Superman the Movie - especially *that* one!!

J'on J'onzz just wrote himself in there. hehe! I originally had written "as if he had just informed her that Martians had invaded Earth" and then I thought... why not try and add a little reference to Martian Manhunter. LOL!

And yes, you caught the reference to Superman Returns as well.

I love doing that, you know, subtle (well, not all are subtle!) references to other fun things. They do that on Smallville a lot actually and I always think it's cute, it's like a challenge to get them all. hehe!