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Wonderful, as always. However, I don't believe that you've fully resolved the A-plot. And I care very deeply about A-plots. :rolleyes: So...hmmmm...what to do? Well, I guess you'll just have to write a sequel. Yes, another Sue story is the only solution. Sorry, really, it's your own fault. And if you must include more B-plot, well, I suppose I could barely tolerate more deliciously written romance. So get back to your keyboard soon!

The I guess we should tell them to update the page on Jadarite so that it no longer says "So far the effects of Jadarite on superheroes have not been noted by researchers." -- We know exactly what it does to Superman now, don't we?

*giggles* I write what's in my head too. Sadly enough, right now there's absolutely nothing at all up there, hence the video making phase. And the rest of the time, I'm just annoying the hell out of everyone with my fantasies about Batman, aren't I? (and I swear, I really don't know how I got myself into those... I wasn't planning on it!)

As for trading - you realize if we did, I might not want to go back to being me again for a very long time. Hey, you're the one with Clark in her closet... he won't even visit my town!

Oooh! Alternate version! Nifty. What happened with the press and the police, though? Especially the police - wouldn't they want to find out what's happened to Clark? The reporters that were there in this version seemed to say that everyone was looking for him. I'd have to go back and check for sure, but didn't you say he was wanted for questioning, even? That's why I figured it made sense for Clark not to show up - it would have made more trouble than it was worth, I guess...

great story and a great end. So full of emotions and love. I loved every single bit of it.

You're are the queen and DJ is the best for always nagging you and encouraging you. You are a great team.

Can't wait to read new stuff.

Thank you for this great story. Will have to read it once again when it is in the archive in one piece.

A great story, Sue! I loved how they renewed their vows. That was a very special moment. Thanks for sharing this with us!

Love the $20 dollar bet.

Love the explination of Clark's loss of powers.

James

After a long evening where I couldn't check the boards I was back this morning. And there was more! Squee! That's one of the few parts that was in there from the beginning that actually got to stay. It was something I could picture perfectly in my head. Her last memories of him are that he's bloodied and bruised and then - ta da! - around the corner comes Superman. It has to be a discognitive moment, but in a good way. And, like Ann and Shelia pointed out, they have so much they want to say to each other, but they can't. Ah, they might. But that was a clunky conversation so I cut it. He left the light on so that anyone watching from outside would think someone (Superman) was still awake in there. To me it made sense that Superman would stay there since Mickey is no doubt very unhappy that she's back in Metropolis alive. I figured Lois could always tell everyone the next morning (truthfully!) that Clark had stayed there, too.

I was at the airport late at night at the end of June and there was a bunch of media there (for some soldiers who were also coming home). It set off the alarms in my brain and that's when I reworked the entire ending. Gunshot wounds have to be reported. I should have had Clark interviewed after he woke up, but it messed with the flow of the story. So I fudged it and just had them come to talk to Lois (it was the weekend - maybe the sheriff's office was busy with other calls?). And then I realized that a known gangster trying to off two reporters would be a major story. So Clark couldn't come to the airport to pick her up. Originally they discussed why she didn't answer Brendan's question about their marriage but, in the end, that was also too clunky to keep. Not in our terrestrial stuff, sure. But all bets are off for Kryptonian stuff. <g> Yes, the laws of physics don't apply in the Superman universe. The guy can fly for cryin' out loud. Patrick, if you like the idea so much, you can run with it. I'm honored. Thanks, Jessi! (And to everyone else who said I made them go "awww"!) There really can't be a better compliment than hearing that a story could make you laugh and cry (and "awww"). <sniffle> You're gonna make me cry! Oh geeeeeeeeez. Do you have any idea how much I *didn't* want an A-plot for this story? And then, how it infiltrated my thoughts? Once I had Mickey knowing that they were back in Metropolis, it just snowballed from there. When will Clark finally surface again as Clark? How do they explain his lack of injuries - or do they fake them? How do they go after Mickey? After all, he wasn't *there* when they were shot and it's their word against his that he ordered the execution. The day before he was seen celebrating their wedding with them - so he could say they were friends. If they discredit him over the forced wedding that would make it invalid and they don't want that anymore. Mickey could also point out that he got them a swanky room and took them out to dinner. And what the heck was going to go down at Hoover Dam to begin with? These are all problems that have tortured me.

And B-plot? They're newlyweds and, while they have come through an incredible ordeal that has strengthened their relationship, eventually the everyday humdrum of life is going to set in and they might both question what the heck they were thinking and if they rushed things. Maybe Clark doesn't come there, but his Hollywood double is known to make a movie or two there.

Sheesh - I apologize. I went off on a tangent. I just wanted to say "thanks!". I very much appreciate all the nice things people have said. Now where are the tissues?

Bwa! I just read all seven parts today. I gotta say, I loved it. With the whole fake shotgun wedding that wasn't really fake and the survival in the desert.

Oooh actually you know, I was standing in this ceremony for what seemed like years earlier this morning and I think I was in the middle of part five when I had to leave for this, and part of my brain went 'sooooo thirsty!' and the other part went 'shoosh you, Lois and Clark are injured in the middle of the desert with no water right now!'

So yeah, very good read

Thank you very much. It totally rocks as a way to fight invading New Kryptonians.

I loved all the reminders you included of previous ahhhh moments. Clark telling her that she owes him a date and a kiss (a scorching one, was it?). Expectations. The fact that Clark has slept in worse places. And the vows.

Ahhhh.

Elisabeth

thank you very much Sue for this very nice story;
yesterday evening, it was thundery weather but I couldn't switch off the computer because I wanted to read, read and know the end of your story;

well, there wasn't any danger ... I was with Superman !

I think I still hadn't dropped by a FDK folder for this story... As usual, I'm quite late, and it's all laziness, but I really had to stop by and at least let you know I found the story great (big surprise here )

This last chapter was one of the best things I've read lately. It was just amazing. I loved Lois's phone calls, how she kept ringing back until she finally said what she needed to say. I wasn't expecting the turn of events at the airport, and the last scene, at Lois's appartment had me AWWWing every two lines. That was certainly some incredible waff!

Thank you for a great read!

Sue, where do I even begin my fdk? Hmmm? I could probably quote the entire part - it was so freakin good. <waffy sigh>

But as good as several parts of it were - for one, the tension in the hospital when Superman came to visit Lois and they couldn't touch one another or hold one another the way they wanted to (waffy sigh at the way he held her so that it looked like support, but it was so much more) - the repetition of the vows at the end was spectacular. Perfect really.

I am so glad, thrilled actually, that you took up my challenge to give these 2 a vegas-style, elopement marriage complete with loads of UST. You fulfilled my hopes with your usual amazing flair. I loved this story, Sue. It will be a must read again, over and over again. <g>

Thank you so much. And wonderful job!

-- DJ

Sort of off topic: I wish we'd had a site like this when I was taking crystallogaphy. It would have been soooo much easier! http://www.mindat.org/min-31570.html
It's amazing!

Artemis

As usual, I'm coming late to the party, but I had to tell you how much I loved this story, Sue (though this is no news. I love all of your stories).

Andreia

I absolutly loved this fic!! But at least I know, it's not over, over and that I have one more part coming, in another folder. Can't wait.

Oh Sue! It was really nice. I loved this story and I loved the ending. You have this fabulous way of always ending a story just the right way. It never seems cheesy and I love that.

Thank you so much for sharing this story with us. I know you went through a lot while you were writing it but it was really a joy to those of us who come here every day hoping to see something new posted by you and many of the other wonderful authors here.

I know this story helped brighten my day a few times when I was really down and for that I thank you. I know I don't always comment quickly or at all but I am always here reading and loving every moment of your stories.

*hug*

Thanks Lady.

Cat - you're cracking me up! Love that you figured you could suffer along with our heroes. Perhaps if you suffer long enough, Clark will come and grace your closet?

Elisabeth - glad you liked the "aww" moments. I had her join him on the floor because she's slept in worse places, too.

Pivoine - I'm laughing that you risked blowing out the computer just to read the ending. I'm glad nothing drastic happened. Thanks for sticking with me!

Cristina - the thing about FDK is that it's never truly "late". I liked her phone calls, too. <g>

DJ, DJ, DJ. <sigh> You poor thing. You've suffered almost as much as our heroes in having to read multiple drafts. Thanks for sticking with me to the bitter end!

Andreia - see above comments about never being "late". <g> I'm delighted I could make you smile.

loveLandC - yes, eventually there will be an epilogue. As soon as I'm done with my house remodel, I'll be able to start writing again.

Jojo - I'm so relieved the ending didn't seem cheesy. I think I get too close to the darn thing and I lose all perspective. I worry that I veer into cheese territory quite often. Thanks for setting my mind to ease.

Thanks to everyone who has supported me through this story. I really do appreciate every little effort y'all make on my behalf. <sniffle>

If your remodel goes like ours usually do, we may never see Sue again.

Elisabeth
biting her fingernails

While commenting on the other one, I figured I'd better comment here, too... I read along with the first two parts of this, then stepped away until I saw it was finished. Then I got caught up. Excellent story. I'd quote everything I loved but it'd take a few hours, so I'll just mention the hospital scene, when Superman comes to visit. So emotionally fraught, yet they can't display any of it. Same with the phone calls & conversation at her apartment -- so much they want to say and even in privacy they can't figure out how to say it. 'Til the last scene, which is perfect. <happy sigh>

Thanks for writing & sharing it with us.

PJ