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Wonderful chapter.

That was priceless. And Cat's reaction.

Again, you make Cat better than many comedians.

This makes me think of a new description for Superman: Fast than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, can leap tall buildings in a single bound, can inspire love in the hearts of Americans (or some similar classification). I give you, The Super Novelist.

I much appreciate this chapter, Terry.

I loved how Clark came home to Lois, totally exhausted, told her about the things that were bothering him so, and fell asleep on her couch. It reminds me of a comic book from 1990, where Clark and Lois were recently engaged, and Clark came home to Lois, physically and emotionally exhausted, and fell asleep in her armchair.

That nightly scene, when Clark came to Lois so vulnerable, so exhausted, and shared his deepest troubles with her, was so beautiful. I love how happy Lois was that Clark had come to her that night:

You keep giving me the impression that no other sight and sound is more welcome to her than the sight and sound of Clark.

I have not been equally certain of Clark's feelings for Lois. But here, when he has come to the end of his endurance, Lois is his safe haven.

I love how Clark finds it in himself to come to Lois and show his exhaustion and vulnerability to her, and also to acknowledge to her how good, how relaxing, how soothing it is for him to listen to her voice.

What he is telling her, though, must be hurting him very much, particularly in view of the fact that he used to be a man who was beloved by almost everybody:

After Clark had fought so hard to save that huge ship, these are the memories he has to carry. People's distrust, fear, wariness. However, given the fact that many people must have been shocked by Superman's killing of Billy Church, and given the fact that Superman hasn't shown himself much since that shocking incidence, it makes good sense that some people are now going to be afraid of him.

I liked the morning scene with Cat, too. However, the impression that stays with me is that Lois and Clark's relationship is so fragile, so volatile, so uncertain, like walking a tightrope or like playing with fire near a store of firecrackers. You never know when somebody is going to take a fall, or when something is going to flare up, or when the whole thing is just going to explode and roar and blaze and destroy everything.

I'm not absolutely sure what Clark is really saying to Lois here. Is he saying that he loves her as much as he loved Mayson (not a really great compliment, that one) and if something happens to her, he might completely lose his temper again and perhaps kill again?

Lois is very possessive.

That was beautifully said. Interestingly, I don't think he has shown his love for her as much as I would have liked him to, but then, he has had a lot on his mind. And I'm glad he said this.

Lois is not too far from an emotional breakdown herself.

These versions of Lois and Clark seem to have a hard time anticipating each other's reactions.

I like the fact that he blushes. I think he is ashamed of how little he trusted Lois when she had found out about his secret. Is that why he wants to trust Cath now?

The Cath, Clark and Lois scene ends in reconciliation, apologies and good-natured jokes. Good. Well, your story is much like real life in many respects, Terry. In real life, it is quite common that you love and care deeply for someone, and yet that person keeps provoking you and making you behave rather badly.

Ann

Hi,

Great part! Beautiful story!

Superman accusation is been inducing people actions.

Ann, if I'm not mistaken, the two times that were because of Mayson wer probably like this.

Clark and Lois were fighting about Mayson or something, Clark lost his temper and the secret came out. The second time would be when he killed Church and everybody knowing would be because he might reveal his secret if he was put in prison (would be kind of hard to explain why no one ever saw Clark again).

Correct me if I'm wrong, Terry.

Woody, that's it. Lois found out that Clark was Superman because he lost his temper and took it out on a metal desk. The world may find out because he lost his temper and killed Bill Church, and there's no way for Clark to live outside prison with Superman inside.

Thank all of you for your insightful comments. And thank you for reading this somewhat difficult story. I wish I could promise that all will be well in the end, but then, that would be telling, now, wouldn't it?

I love that Clark goes to Lois for comfort. They are still dancing around each other, but he knows that he needs her.

I am suprised at this reaction from Lois.

Great line!

Why didn't he just come out and tell her instead of playing twenty questions?



WKRP in Cincinnati... (sorry, couldn't resist)

Smart girl. Of course, Cath was working from a lot more facts then Lois had originally.

Which is, indeed, quite funny.

Nice chapter.

Mrs. Mosley wrote:

Actually, that's exactly what I was hoping people would assume. In "The Maysonry of Life," Lois calls a guy named Les at the Cinncinnati radio station to check on Cath's condition after the failed assassination attempt.

I have a nostalgic connection with that city. I saw my first major league baseball games in Crosley Field in the 1960's (I was very young, of course).

And Clark "played 20 questions" with Cat because he was trying to break the news to her gently, which will contrast with another revelation in a chapter following shortly.

Ann mentioned that Lois is also under stress and seems to be showing it. Yes, she is, and stress makes people behave oddly at times, and can also make them extremely impatient with their loved ones. Lois is showing both of those symptoms.

Wow, I WAS right...and I haven't read Maysonry of Life yet.

I finally read Maysonry of Life, and I love what you did with the characters, Terry.