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Hope you'll forgive my summary at the beginning of this part. It just seemed... fun - taking various sections and putting them together to tell what happened in Episode 1. I sort of see it like when they would have episodes that built on each other where we would see a bunch of brief clips from the previous episode to remind us of what happened to get us to the beginning of the following episode.

ML

Episode 2!!

Okay, I had more comments but misclicked and ended up losing them. Argh. I'll see if I can reconstruct them...

I'm happy that it was a joke about Clark moving in with Ellen.

Airplane travel during snow... very especially when one is used to traveling around the world in seconds. And yet Lois seems more frustrated by it than Clark. Does he have super patience too?

What was the picture? Was it important or am I focusing too much on this one line?

Gee, Lois is nervous about moving in with Clark after their relationship status changed two days earlier? Wonder why that is?

So, Perry's going to give Clark an interview? Yeah!

Lois's reaction to this line surprised me:

Probably, because when Clark said it, I didn't automatically think "Superman", I thought "Blind". Later on, I realized they both had thought "Superman" and Lois's reaction made more sense. I thought it was just a confusion over what he was going to tell Perry. And then they'd have a chuckle over it later. Obviously not.

Does Perry know that Superman is blind? Or is it just Mayson? I cannot remember if Lois ever told him. I don't think so.

I can see why Lois is so upset and probably not for the reasons that Clark thinks. Yes, her safety is more at risk if more people know CK=S and Lois is living with/dating CK... Blah, blah, blah, Lois never worries about her safety. I think it has more to do that HE NEVER TOLD HER!! His mother did so, because he had his head in the ground and now he's being so flippant about telling Perry. Yes, that would anger Lois. Oh, Clark! :rolleyes:

Delightful start. Really looking forward to how you handle Mayson.

BTW why does Clark have to tell Perry his secret? Why can't he just tell Perry he is blind?

When I read the words "Clark sighed. “I’ve decided to tell him the truth.”" I assumed by truth he meant "I'm blind, I felt helpless and I freaked and ran home. I sat around moping until my Mom called Lois and she came and lit a fire under me. BTW Lois and I are living together and will be getting married at some point."

Yay for posting the first part tot episode 2

Great start too. I am happy that they discussed the awkwardness of living together and the expectations that come with that.

And Clark needs to realize that he and Lois need to (at times) discuss decisions that affects both of them.

Can't wait for the next part!

Thanks. I'll go back and clarify that a bit.

Except, he can't tell Perry that without telling him that the story he's being given is different from the story all of Smallville now believes - that Clark was blinded two days ago in a welding accident.

Otherwise, the people in Metropolis would come to believe that he was blinded six weeks ago in Metropols while the people in Smallville believe that he was blinded recently in a farming accident in Smallville - which is bound to come back and haunt him later. After all, the quickest way to get caught lying is to change your lie.

Of course, if there are other possibilities, he'll never find out if he doesn't talk to Lois about it, will he?

ML

Of course, who said that he was blinded just two days ago in Smallville? Maybe he was blinded 6 weeks ago, when he went home to Smallville to escape going away with Mayson, accidently blinded himself with the welder... Or maybe, use another sense. Lost his hearing?... Then he blew everyone off, pretending he was fine just a jerk. Then Martha called in reinforcements because Clark had given up hope. Lois came to visit, he got his hope and sight (or hearing) back -- and captured The Pranster and Victor -- and then when his dad went to repair a metal gate and wham, bam, it happened again.

Come on, he can't tell Perry. That will sound pathetic. "So, Kent, what was up with you? Why should I give you your job back?"

"Sorry, I ran out on the DP, Chief. I'm blind. But I can still do my job, because I'm also Superman." Bats blind eyelashes, 'pretty please'.

"Get out of here, Kent! And never come back!"

Yeah, I don't think telling Perry is a good idea. I still think Lois is more angry because Clark never told her the truth and now thinks it's only way to get himself out of this blindman's hole.

This sounds like a good challenge! Clark\'s Excuse Challenge

So, 22 Episodes? Or the full syndication package with 100 episodes?

Starting good, huh?

So, we've got a cranky Lois chaperoning a cranky and bored Superman with a slight visual impairment. Sounds like the makings of a fun day!

Michael

What a way to end a part!

Personally Perry should know about Clark, he needs a really excellent reason to re-hire him. Letting Perry in on the secret helps.

On the other hand...

He should consult with Lois about this and I get why she upset. For nearly two years the man has kept this MAJOR secret from her and yet he's willing to immediately tell Perry.

Michael...22 episodes? Seriously?

Totally agree with DW about communication, its the lifeblood of any relationship.

Wasn't sure if I was going to tell this, but there are three episodes. I like trilogies, what can I say.

Oooh an X-Factor!!! Bring it on!

Just as long as it is NOT Scardino.

Yay! Episode 2 begins! And I agree with you about the trilogy thing. The best things come in threes (or is that just because of my obsession-compulsion?) Ask Star Wars. Or Back to the Future. OR Jurassic Park. Or Lord of the Rings. Or...


Don't worry about the summary at the start. I actually really liked it- nice way to refresh (even though it actually wasnt that long a waiting period...)

I like how you portrayed Lois and Clark's relationship here. The fact remains that, despite the fact that both love each other, neither of them are really ready or prepared for this. It's an interesting experiment.

And a cliffhanger!