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Okay, let's see if I remember how to do this! This is a story I've been pondering on and off for two years; I finally figured out how to write it. There was one bit I really liked that I couldn't find a spot for, but... hey, that's life.

A big thank you to CarolM, TJ, LaraMoon, smileyd and woody, who volunteered to help me out with this when I needed a beta reader. You guys found my mistakes and showed me what I was missing. Even if it did take me another three months to figure out how to fix it.

So anyway... hope you like.

PJ

What a satisfying way to wind up the series! I really like it -- although if you gave us a little post script of their lives a few months or a year down the line I'm sure no one would object.

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Nan

Thanks, Nan!

A post-script? Well, I wrote the first three stories in 2005. The next one was a year after that. The next one was two years after that. On this schedule, I'm guessing any next story should be coming out somewhere in 2011.

PJ

Delightful tale.

I had to clap my hands in excitement when I saw this! I love this series and I'm so happy to see it continue in this sweet story. Lois' accent had me giggling, along with the whole supermarket scene. And Clark's apartment made me so sad... But at least they can make something good out of it. If Clark just moved out, reporters would still be trying to find where he went. This way, he can officially leave without leaving a trail.

I loved every bit of this story!

Very cute idea for a nice ending to their love story. Laura

Delightful, Pam! And it is so nice to have you back here with a new story - or with a new part of a series!

That whole supermarket scene was delightful. I giggled at Lois's mental comments at the old lady's description of her and Clark's story and situation:

That's funny and delightful. And sad, because of the past tense here - they "were" happy.

I giggled at this, too. It was really funny, and a bit sad, too - poor old man!

It was awful that someone torched Clark's apartment. Of course it would happen if it was known that Clark was Superman. It really irritates me that the City of Metropolis wouldn't have provided Superman's residence with some sort of protection.

But yay to the idea of Clark and Lois getting themselves new civilian identities to finally get some privacy and a normal life!

This closing line was just perfect:

Awwwww!!!!

Welcome back, Pam!

Ann

oooh! Yay, you posted! Nice thing to find here, this morning, in fact. I was delighted to read this again - it's just every bit as wonderful as I remembered.

This was a beautiful and poignant story, Pam. I really liked the wistful tone and the fact that we got a first person POV for both our heroes.

I second what Nan said!

I'm glad you posted this, if for no other reason than I missed part four. (Actually I have no idea how I found the first three parts as I don't remember having a single minute of free time in 2005 while we remodeled the master bath, completely demolished and remodeled our basement to fix the foundation issue and had a baby.)

As for this story, I giggled at the thought of Russian being a great language to be angry in. (My brother used to quietly sing a Russian drinking song instead of a lullaby, so I'm used to a much different emotion from Russian.)

I was confused as to why no one knew Lois' alternate name. I thought she told the whole story the last time she was on TV. Of course, I suppose it's possible that she told most of the story, without going into detail. Still, it doesn't seem that hard to track her down if she had mentioned what country she had just left, as well as the fact that she had returned to journalism. (I'm just processing information in my old head, not complaining. It's a great story.)

Most of all, I was happy the tiedye shirt survived. It wouldn't be home without a husband and an ugly t-shirt. (James has his ink-stained, bright orange, stretched out one-pocket t.)


Elisabeth

I was also very happy to see a continuation of this series. It is sad about Clark's apartment, but you know what they say; "When life hands you lemons, make champagne."

Anyway, let me add one more voice to the request for another chapter in the lives of Joe and Lyn.

Bravo!

Thanks, everyone. I'm really really glad you liked it. You know, considering it took me two years to write it... I think that works out to about 5 words per day

Delightful feedback, Framework <g>

Beth, you've got it exactly. If Clark had just moved out, they'd have wanted to track him down. It's like the costume thing -- if Superman doesn't wear a mask, no one thinks he's got anything to hide.

Thanks, Laura, yeah, it feels good to have it done.

Ann, thank you -- you always give amazingly detailed feedback. A combination of giggles and sadness was what I was going for. And I admit, I love the closing line myself, so it's nice to know I'm not alone. Alt-Clark's always been kind of heartbreaking, and if you think about it, he's been searching for a home and someone to share it with, since he was ten.

Lara, you're too kind -- and I hope you noticed I fixed the boo-boos you'd pointed out <g> Thanks for volunteering when I needed you.

Sue, yeah, wistful sums it up pretty well. I'd originally tried to write it from Lois's POV only, but it just wasn't working. My betas suspected that Clark had bombed his own apartment. Which he would never do -- too much chance of someone being injured, and then he'd have to lie about it. I couldn't see him doing it. So I did it for him And then I naturally had to add his POV. Once I'd figured that out, the rest was (relatively) easy.

Elisabeth, you said:

So I need to clarify. They have always kept Lyn Drozny separate from Lois, from the very beginning. She had to stay the "objective outside journalist." And they could hardly stage a "first meeting" on TV if it's known that Lois interviewed him a week before. So that's always been secret. Lois didn't even say that she'd been a journalist in Europe.

You're exactly right. Besides, Lois wouldn't want to blow her own cover on a perfectly workable fake ID, even if she never planned to use it again. She'd want to keep her options open. Besides which, she might be in trouble for crossing borders and entering the US with fake papers.

A serious investigation could probably figure the whole thing out, but who would bother?

I don't blame you for being confused, though; it's always been a challenge to include as much information in the story as I've got going in my head I'll see what I can do to make it clearer when I send this to the archive, so thanks for pointing it out.

lol, BJ. Glad you appreciated it.

Now, as to this follow-on vignette... I can't promise anything. At the moment I don't even have much of a glimmer of an idea to work on. But then I never intended to write more than one short story in this universe, and we see how that's turned out.

Anyway, thanks for the warm welcome home.

PJ

I had to go back and read the prior stories since this was an unknown series to me, but very enjoyable.

Thanks, cp! It's always nice to pick up new readers, and I'm glad to know you were interested enough to read five of these in one shot.

PJ

So, finally got to read this part. It was great to see how they are working things out. And to cut Clark Kent lose was

Michael

Really nice addition (ending?) the the Lyn Drozny stories. “My Interview with Superman” was one of the very first stories that I read when I (relatively recently) discovered L&C fanfic. I absolutely love the series but will admit that I didn't have a feeling of real closure after “My Big Goodbye”. While I would be as happy as anyone to see a post script some time in the future, this really does bring a sense of completeness to the saga.

I love the blend of humor, sadness, and joy that weave through the story. I would also echo the comment that I also love that part about Russian being “a satisfying language to be angry in”.

Thanks for adding this chapter.

BobB