Enjoying the story thoroughly, Bob.
“I don’t know how I ever did this without you.”
“You did it because your real strength doesn’t have anything to do with what’s in your blood or what planet you come from. Your strength comes from your heart, and no one has a bigger heart than my Kansas farm boy.”
Aww! That's sweet.
“So the hubby is still with super-guy in Guatemala?”
My head whips around just in time to see Bobby coming around to the front of the bench. As he sits beside me, I realize my mouth is hanging open. “How did you know Clark was down there?”
“Lois, you know I never reveal my sources.”
Yeah, that's worrisome. Who knew that? Everyone at the Daily Planet? Henderson? People at the MPD? Time for Lois to reassess their operational security.
Does Bobby know Clark's secret? I loved Happy Girl's story,
"The Freebie" about this. I've always wondered.
Henderson's reply is immediate. “Don’t you think you can trust me?”
Now it’s his voice that sounds almost pleading. This has the feel of a point that’s going to prove important for our future relationship. “This has to be for your ears only.”
His reply is very serious. “I understand.”
“Do you remember Ultra Woman?”
He smiles for the first time since I’ve been in his office. “I knew it was her. She was the only decent Kryptonian other than Superman."
I like how you put in bits about the level of trust that L&C have developed with Henderson over the years. Trust like that isn't developed quickly.
{quote]As I reach for his door, he asks one more question. “Are you going to be at the press conference tomorrow?”
“Maybe. It’s complicated.”
This triggers a laugh. “Now *that* I can understand!” [/quote]
Does Henderson know, too? Now you've got me wondering who knows the secret!
I'm not too sure that either Bobby or Henderson know for certain. Although they both probably have some suspicions.
