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I don't usually start my own comments folders. But this time I have a number of people I want to thank, and to whom I'm extremely grateful.

This is my first long story since Carbon Copy, which was finished around a year ago. Since then, it felt as if I was incapable of writing anything longer than around 50 pages or so, and even difficult writing anything that long. Short stories for the most part were no problem, but while I'd started three or four stories which could all turn out to be long, I seemed to get blocked on them after a while.

So this story was difficult to write at times, since it was a process of getting over what seemed to be a case of writer's block. That's why, although I started out with two posts a week, my schedule slowed down to one a week, and then for a while even slower than that. Getting this finished feels like a major psychological hurdle passed.

And I owe thanks to a lot of people for helping me here. First, to all of you, who have been reading the story all along, or coming in at various stages, and posting wonderful and helpful feedback here or emailing me privately. Your comments have kept me going and reassured me that you really did like the story and wanted to read more. So thank you very much indeed.

An even bigger thanks to two of my beta-readers, Kaethel and Annette. Kaethel is famous for her not-so-subtle hints, but also for a huge amount of enthusiasm and also for knowing just when to point out that I need to expand on something a little more. Annette is one of the best cheerleaders any fanfic writer could ask for, and it's such a morale-boost to go on IRC and be asked if I've written any more I can send her. Plus she was invaluable on a couple of US/UK language pointers. Thanks, you two!

And finally, but far from least, my beta-reader-in-chief, Yvonne Connell, deserves the biggest thanks of all. Yvonne's stuck with me all the way through this story, diligently sent back sections as I wrote them, and nagged me about it even when I didn't want to be nagged. And all this when she was trying to write her own (fantastic) long story, too! Yvonne, you're a BR in a million. Thank you so much!!

And now, you may comment below if you wish.


Wendy

Happy, waffy, relieved sigh. Whew! You didn't kill Lois after all. You know, Wendy, for all that pretence of being thrilled that Lex got me rid of Lois so that I could get my hands on Clark (before it got snatched away from me by absolutely evil others), I can't help but love this final part.

First, there was this line, which never fails to make me laugh no matter how many times I re-read it:

Then there's the end of the exchange between Lois and Bill Henderson, where you can see a glimpse of their relationship that is rarely shown. They really do respect each other a lot, and care for the other's safety.

Then there's this other bit, which is one of the most romantic love-confessions I've read so far.

It was low-key, but it fitted perfectly into this context. I could feel Clark's weariness and hear the relief in his voice, sense the fear still in him that he had almost lost her, and the relief that he had not almost got there too late, that he needn't feel guilty for not reacting sooner. It made for a mixture of sweetness and passion in that line.

And finally, there's the extremely waffy epilogue-scene, which gives our heroes some romantic relief.

This story is going straight to my Kerth folder. Reading it was a real pleasure throughout, as it had just the right mixture of angst, humour and romance. There was witty dialogue in almost every scene, beautiful and often heartwrenching introspection, and very romantic lines and scenes.

Last but not least, thank you, Wendy, for your sweet words in the first post of this comments folder. I'm the one who is grateful to you - I didn't have time to BR the story as I usually do, but you still agreed to paste your new scenes to me on irc and listened to my sometimes rambling comments as I read. And you bore with me yelling at you when things got very complicated for our heroes, or when a sweet kiss was interrupted.

So... maybe I should start nagging for DBA now. Oops, wait, I've already started. Maybe I should continue then.

Kaethel

Awww. *sniff* What a perfect ending. Lex is tied up and off to jail for good, Superman has introduced himself to the authorities, and then the smoochies. "Everything else is just details" is right. But what details! (I still need a melting smilie. blah)

Great ending... much preferable to the TE, to me!

Hi,

Beautiful story!

<sniff> What a beautiful wonderful sweet waffy end. *happy sigh*

I love that phone call with Henderson, very funny. And the rescue was great too, especially with Clark's introspection before it. He finally feels alright about his powers and knows where he belongs.

And they told they love each other!

Saskia

Beautiful, Wendy! Lovely and WAFFy!

I can hardly wait for your next story.

Irene

Aw Wendy that was a really sweet ending to a good story. I will look forward to your next one.

Another story well done Wendy

doublel

And a massive "Whew!" from me. I didn't really think you'd kill Lois after all that, but I'm really awful at handling suspense.

Very nice story, Wendy. Dare we hope your writer's block is over, now?

Nan

Wendy

WOW! This is absolutely wonderful.

I love how you refer back to Larry and Charlie. These lines are great.

Tricia

Ahh... very nice. It's been great to read a long story from you again, Wendy. I love the shorter ones too, don't get me wrong, but a longer story just offers more scope...

I love the way Lois helped save herself. And this part made me sniffle:

Though my initial reaction was to think they should knock Lex unconscious so they could snuggle for a while

But, they finally got to hug, and a very nice hug it was, too!

It's been a fun ride, Wendy

PJ

So, here's a good story, from the beginning 'til the end

When I first joined you, you had already posted 7 or 8 parts of it. I might had missed it if it wasn't for Raquel's recommendation (and she has a good taste, as it seems!!). I'm glad I didn't miss it, after all. From the first part I got hooked (although I didn't post comments very often).

I'm really looking forward to another (long or short) story from you.

Keep up the good work.
AnnaBtG.

Wendy
beautiful and waffy ending
I loved the whole story.
ditto others
merry

Congratulations on the completion of another great longfic! It's been a fun ride.

Nice touch, Wendy.

It's been so long that they were Larry Long and Charlie King, it's nice to bring up this little reminder on how they met in this story.

Kudos, Wendy! Look forward to DBA next!

P.S. I hit 300 posts! Yay!

Congratulations, Wendy! A terrific tie-up to a wonderful story. Like others have said before me, I love how Lois helped save herself at the end; Mad Dog Lane will go down fighting.

And this was great... And of course I loved the entire waffy scene when Clark returned as Clark and they told each other that they loved each other. ::Very happy sighs:: But you knew that we'd all love that, didn't you... There were so many romantic lines that it was hard to choose which to quote, but I had to pick something.
Wonderful. A very enjoyable L&C voyage with you, and like everyone else I'm eagerly awaiting your next story (long or short).

KathyM

Hmmm, I got two parts since I last checked. Well, great! This was very very satsifying Wendy (as was the TE too). A lovely ending to an irresistable attraction.

Happy happy camper, I

Best,
Sherry

It was really amazing how Lois changed during this story: in the beginning I didn't much like her, but she became one of the most mature versions of Lois. This you described really well.

In this final chapter, I especially liked how Lois realizes that she had maneged years without Superman - and can do so now, also.

There is one thing that I would like alter and that is, could at least some the emotional tension between Lois and Clark be solved in the end?

I come back home to find another ending posted to this story? I thought we already had an ending?

There really was very little tension in this climax. Once it got going it was obvious that Clark was going to save Lois, even if she had to help out just a bit.

Then this degenerated into waffs, kisses, and all sorts of yucky stuff. Oh well, what did I expect.

Another great story by Wendy (ho hum) I wonder if she ever gets bored with writing good stories?

Tank (who can read 'em but still can't write too much and has to keep his comments short)

WOHOOOO!!

I’m very, very late responding to this thread, for which I apologise. Blame it on the aftermath of moving, and on a certain French visitor who was here for a week! <g> I really am very grateful for all your comments, particularly for the reasons I mentioned at the start of this thread.

Thanks to everyone who mentioned what Lois said to Henderson about the problem lying tied up on her apartment floor - glad you liked it, and also Lois and Henderson’s banter towards the story. Particularly you, Roger:
I’m grinning from ear to ear!

Saskia, you make me blush:
Awww! Thank you so much! And Kaethel too

Speaking of Kaethel (again <g>):
ROFL!!! All in good time. A certain evil writer got in first!! But, while I’m here, thank you for being such a terrific BR, nagger and cheerleader. You’re amazing!

<g> I’m working on it, Pam - and I could say the same to you! <g> I have a few longer stories as WIPs on my hard drive, and will try to get back to one of them very shortly.


Gabrielle, I’m not sure what you mean by this:
I thought it was all solved; we’d had the ‘I love yous’ and lots of kisses and hugs, and as the story ends they’re a couple. Dating, at least, even if it’s far too soon for them to be thinking about anything else. Can you elaborate?

Pel... I’m speechless:
Now I’m blushing again! Thank you so much, both for this and for your wonderful emails with comments along the way. You are terrific! And I am so much looking forward to seeing you post that amazingly good story you’re writing. Hurry up and finish it!!


Thanks very much again to Kaethel, Karen, Saskia, Maria, Irene, Laura, Linda, Nan (I hope it’s gone!!), Tricia, Pam, Anna, Merry, Roger, Kathy, Sherry, Gabriele, Tank and Pelican. You’re all stars, IMO!!


Wendy