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I understand what you mean, Carol, but traditions differ. In Sweden, and, I think, in most of northern Europe, it has been traditional for the bride and the groom to walk down the aisle together. I like that tradition. It puts the bride and the groom on an equal footing and underscores that their marriage is something they undertake together, on equal terms.

Here is a picture of a young couple, walking down the aisle together. I think that the picture is from Great Britain:



There is of course another tradition, where the father of the bride walks his daughter to the altar...



...and hands her over to the groom.



All I can say is that I like the other tradition better, although I certainly understand that Jimmy and Lucy would like to get married according to the tradition which is most popular in their own country and culture.

I very much liked how Lois and Clark talked about how far they had come in a year, on the "anniversary" of the horrible near-rape of Lois. I agree that the attack on her really brought Lois and Clark much closer, and it provided them with the financial means to start a new life for themselves. I really liked that both Clark and Lois talked about how they had felt about their marriage and each other a year ago. It's so good to see how their honesty and trust gives their marriage an ever more solid foundation.

The whole "Clark-asking-Lois-for-a-date" was funny and touching. They were both nervous, and they were play-acting, as if they were putting on a performance for each other. But they hadn't rehearsed the performance first, and they had to come up with the script as they went along.

Lucy and Jimmy's marriage was sweet, but since I'm such a diehard Lois and Clark addict, and take an interest in the other characters only as much as they have an impact on Lois and Clark's lives, I'm going to let others comment on that.

I loved how you built the nervous tension as Lois prepared for her date with Clark!

Looking forward to seeing how Lois and Clark's date turns out!

Ann

Ann - I wasn't aware of that tradition. I kind of like it, but I've never heard of it around here.

Lara Joelle Kent emailed and I gave her clarification...

Those are the three KINDS of things I'm including in LtL Lucy's Story - not just one or another - but most [all?] things fall into one of those categories.

Thanks.
Carol

Wow, boards are really dead...

Loved this part. Got me weepy a couple of times.

Loved that last bit. "Knock. Check."

James

Loved this part, Carol. The coupon was and your ideas for the follow-up stories sound great.

Michael

Finally their date!!! Woohoo!!!

Andreia

Wonderful Carol! I like that Lois is really beginning to regret some of things she missed.

I love that Clark gave Lucy away, he was much more of a father figure to her than Sam Lane was, it was fitting.

Lois gave him the coupon! Hurry back with their date.

Okay, Carol, I have been reading but not commenting. I know how much comments help a writer to be productive but the semester is about to end and school has been sooo demanding. So I apologize. Anyway, I just must comment on how wonderful this part is. Wow! There was a lot of emotions packed into these few lines. I am so lad that Lois and Clark had this little talk and are *really* talking to each other now. This had gotten them so much closer, as they said, than a year ago. I love that they were honest about their feelings, good and bad, but I especially love how Clark told Lois how he loves her at different levels. He was so sensual. I almost got tears in my eyes just visualizing Dean pouring his heart out to Teri (on the series). Clark would have tried to win Lois back. Just wow! This should speak volumes to Lois about how much Clark loves her...is in love with her. Funny how Clark can take Lois's fears about his motives and turn them into his attraction for her, yet giving her honest answers. This whole date thing was so sweet. I love how they had to be impromptu, as if they had just really met. I think this way the pressure was less for both of them. It was so sweet how nervous they both were. Just so sweet...so emotional...such progress. As usual, I am in awe at how well you have laid this story out. I am anxious for more. When they do make love it will be magical, with or without first time awkwardness.

Ann wrote: Ditto!


Absolutely fabulous!
~Sheila

First to TOC. The first picture appears to be the bride and groom leaving the church after the wedding. If you look most people are facing in the opposite direction of the couple and a clergyman of some sort is at the top left. Also if they were coming in you should be able to see the doors which you can't. It may be a tradition where you live for the bride and groom to come in together but not here in the States. So Carol was right on with tradition.

Now to Carolm. Loved this section. You describe an American wedding perfectly. I also agree that it was fitting to have Clark give Lucy away. Yes he has been more of a father than Sam. I also thought it was cute to also have him be Jimmy's best man.

Oh and I could go on and on about the presentation of the coupon, the actual asking out etc. I'm happy that Lois is starting to realize that they've both missed out on a lot of things.

Awaiting the next section with great anticpation.

I agree. However, this picture was the only one I could find of a young man walking beside the bride down the aisle. I assure you, it has been traditional in northern Europe for the bride and groom to walk down the aisle together on their way to the altar. But I realize that traditions in the United States have been different.

Ann

No real time to respond properly at the moment. Kids and all... But thanks everyone! Chapter 41 coming soon...

Carol

I haven't had much time for comments this week, Carol but I liked this part. I do think Lois should get a little help. Trying to cope with trauma like hers by herself could leave her emotionally crippled for years, and while I'm sure Clark would hang in there, it wouldn't be fair to him or to her.

Nan

I enjoyed the wedding of Jimmy and Lucy. They have patiently wooed each other for so long; it's nice to see the culmination of that.

As for the wedding ceremony, while it may be tradition for the bride and groom to walk together elsewhere I love the way we do it here. Everyone gets to see the first moment where the groom sees his bride. It's a lovely moment that is memorable in many ways. Also it is fitting that the parents are involved in the wedding ceremony. Lucy and Jimmy were unable to have a traditional unity candle, but it is a strong picture in the wedding demonstrating the legacy of faithfulness passed along from generation to generation. Faithfulness is beautiful. Also James and I have made a promise to our girls: we will give you everything you need while you are in our home and teach you everything you need for after you are in our home. That moment in the wedding is a commissioning of sorts, as we give them over to their adult lives. Husbands and wives are to leave their parents and cleave to each other. If you don't mind the pun, cleavage is beautiful as well.


Elisabeth