Well, Shayne first off you know how we are. You give us a little bit and we want more.
“It’s not that I don’t believe you,” Clark continued. “The question is, will anyone else?”
“Yet you’re here offering me money to keep quiet about it.” The expression on Lois’s face wasn’t what he’d expected.
He’d expected that she’d start negotiating a price immediately. In his experience, that was what gold diggers did, they tried to get the most money out of a situation with the least effort.
That should be Clark's clue that this isn't your usual extortion technique.
Clark said, “They say that what we do now won’t matter in a hundred years. I don’t believe that. I want a chance to leave a better world for my children and grandchildren.”
Now why did Clark imply children and grandchildren when he was told that h was not compatible with an Earth woman? Thank God that he and Lana didn't reproduce. I absolutely cannot stand her!
He reached into his pocket and pulled out his checkbook. Quickly writing out a number and signing it, he pulled it out of the book and slid it across the table toward Lois.
She stared at it as though it was a snake, and he could hear her breathing pick up and her heart rate accelerating.
She was tempted, and he wondered if he should have added another digit to the total.
Glancing back at the closed door, almost as though she could see her child on the other side, Lois turned and said “Damn the money. I need to meet with Superman about a private matter.”
Good girl Lois. Keep your dignity.
Clark had a feeling that he’d just made a big mistake.
Well, Clark. What was your first clue? Lunkhead!
“What did she mean, she’d met you more than ten years ago?” Joshua asked suddenly.
Clark shrugged, staring down at the table.
“You mean she’s…”
She's what? I'm not understanding this part of the dialogue.
Lana was the only other woman who’d ever been important in his life, and she, of course, was a forbidden subject.
Please tell me that Clark didn't actually have sex with Lana.
“She didn’t even recognize me.” Clark said. Part of him had been hoping that she would, that they’d be able to start again fresh. She’d shared something with him that night that was more than just sex, and he’d hoped to find it again.
“As flattering as I’m sure that was, I’m also sure that if you don’t hear her out it’s going to nag at you for the rest of your life.” Joshua shook his head. “Life’s too short.”
Clark seems disappointed that Lois didn't recognize him. He needs to come forth if he wants something with her. Joshua is a smart man. Clark should listen to him.
Three days there and three days back. Lois had missed a week of work, and it all felt as though it had been for nothing.
Pulling up into the driveway, she glanced over at her sleeping daughter. Lisa had been so good throughout everything. She’d barely asked any questions, although Lois wasn’t sure if that wasn’t just from her feelings of hurt and disappointment.
It didn’t make the disappointment any better. Part of Lois had been hoping that Superman would stop them before they even left the hotel. He owed her that much after everything they’d both gone through.
Wearily, she stepped out of the driver’s seat. She was going o have to wake Lisa and get her to bed.
She froze as she heard the sound of movement from behind her. Turning quickly, she fumbled for the mace on her keychain.
If she’d had the money for martial arts lessons, she might not be so slow.
Poor thing. I feel so sorry for Lois. I hope that Clark tries to fix this soon.
“Ms. Lane?” The voice was naggingly familiar. “I understand that you wanted to meet with me.”
It took her a moment to understand the implications of the cape, and in the darkness his books looked almost black. But then it hit her.
Superman had arrived.
Shame on you for leaving us here! Not that this part wasn't all that but you need to post again soon!
Great story!
~Sheila
