Clark and Lois - Hope Realized - Matchmaker Chronicle Volume 5 15/25
By Ken Janney
Rating PG-13
Disclaimers: The characters in this story are property of DC, December 3rd productions and Warner Bros. No Copyright infringement is intended. I have just borrowed the characters for a short time.
* * denotes emphasis
< > denotes thoughts
(#) footnotes
/ denotes telepathic communication/
[ playback of a recording or TV Commentary]For reference purposes the following will hold true throughout.
Universal Locator Designation
Alpha 023 x Gamma 004 x Tau -120 - Canon Lois and Clark universe also called – Prime
Alpha 023 x Gamma 025 x Tau 036 – Canon Alt Clark universe also called – Alt 1
Alpha -120 x Gamma 255 x Tau -190 New universe called Alt 2
As always comments are welcome. (ken.janney@kjanney.com)
Clark and Lois – Hope Realized - The Matchmaker Chronicles Volume 5
Previously:
Lana looked back and forth between Clark and Lois. She also noted his very obvious affection for Lois and hers for him. He was giving Lois a look that he had never bestowed on her. Lana was realizing the correctness of this decision and was starting to accept it. Reaching out she took Clark’s hand. Totally unexpectedly she reached out with her other hand and took Lois’ hand and brought their hands together. “I’m happy that you found someone that can make you happy. I’m sorry it wasn’t me, but, you’re right. We probably would have been miserable together. I’ll probably be happier with Pete. It’s worth a try anyhow. I’ll call you tomorrow. Will you have called Pete by then?”
Clark laughed “Count on it. One way or another, he’ll be here. I think that all I’ll need to tell him is that you’re going to be here and he’ll show up with bells on.”
Lana laughed at the picture that engendered in her mind and said “Normal clothes would be preferable.”
All three laughed together.
Lois put an arm around Lana’s shoulder and directed her into the bathroom as she said, “I think some repairs are needed. Let’s go into the bathroom. Do you have any mascara in your bag?.”
Lana put her arm around Lois and said, “Thanks, I guess I really do need to do the repairs. I probably look like a witch.”
“We’ll have you presentable in no time.” They moved into the bathroom.
After sharing some time together during the repairs and some ‘girl talk’ wherein Lana told Lois some anecdotes about Clark, Lana was presentable enough to go back into town. She was headed home so that she could plan the menu for Friday.
Through the judicious use of their super speed they had the house presentable by mid afternoon. By the end of the day they had furnished the entire house. One of the benefits of living in a small community was the availability of service people on short notice. Another was the notoriety of being Superman so they had power restored before the end of the day.
Once the inside was finished, Clark took it upon himself to repaint the exterior while Lois finished up inside and made the house a home.
That night they went to the Talon and caught the latest James Bond Flick – ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’.
Friday night couldn’t have gone better.
Pete, seeing the obvious green light that Clark was giving him, asked Lana, “’Tomorrow Never Dies’ is playing at the Talon, would you like to go see it tomorrow night?”
Lana replied, “Why, Pete Ross, are you asking me out on a date?”
Pete replied, “Yeah, I guess I am. Do you want to go out with me?” He had a hopeful expression on his face.
Lois chimed in, “You’ll enjoy it Lana. Clark and I went the other night. One of the leads looks a lot like me, would you believe. Unfortunately she dies. Oh, well.”
Lana laughed, “I’m just wondering what took Pete so long to ask. Pete, you knew that I broke my engagement to Clark over a year ago.”
“I wasn’t sure how Clark would take it or if you guys would get back together and I have this job application in that I haven’t heard back on yet.”
Lana laughed again and said, “No need to excuse yourself, Pete. I’m just glad you finally asked. Can I get a large tub of popcorn that we can share?”
With a relieved tone in his voice Pete said, “Anything you want. I’ll even get you a giant soda pop if you want.”
In a bantering tone she replied, “Only if it’s diet. I have to watch my figure you know.”
That set the tone for the rest of the evening and everyone had a good time. It looked like things would work themselves out.
Early the next morning Lois and Clark flew to Brazzaville.
And now:
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Chapter 14 – Back from the Dead
March 15, 1997
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On Saturday, early in the morning, at 4 AM, Clark and Lois took off and flew to Brazzaville. They made a brief stop at Clark’s apartment in Metropolis to pick up Lois’ ID from her luggage, which Clark had brought back with him from the Congo.
After landing on the outskirts of the city they spun into civilian clothes. Lois added a hat with a veil so that she wouldn’t be easily recognized. They got a cab and asked to be taken to the hospital. When they got there Clark asked to see Doctor M’benga. The receptionist paged him. When he arrived in the lobby he recognized Clark immediately and walked over to him to shake his hand. Lois had faded into the background. Even though she had, Dr. M’benga took notice of her and gave her a quizzical look.
Clark greeted him, “Doctor M’benga, it has been some time since I saw you last. Is there somewhere that we can go to speak in private?”
“Of course, my friend. This way.” He led them to an examination room and closed the door after they had entered. He then asked, “What can I do for you?”
Clark began, “Doctor, if you recall I was here on an undercover assignment when that terrible incident occurred. Do you recognize me for who I am now?”
“Why yes, I do. At the time I had no way to know that you were Superman. It has only been since you revealed yourself that I became aware of just who you really were.”
“I had my reasons, Doctor. At that time it was imperative that I remain unknown as Superman. The unfortunate incident that occurred then happened because I could not afford to reveal myself at that time. It now happens that I need my partner back. You know that I would not make any request which would compromise your ethics or break the law; however, I am going to ask you to bend them slightly. I have a somewhat unusual request to make. I would like you to alter your records. I need you to remove the death certificate for Mrs. King and create a false record stating that she has been under your care first for a coma and then, on an out-patient basis, for amnesia.”
Doctor M’benga said, “But, that would presume that Mrs. King did not, in fact, die.”
Clark called Lois over and said, “Doctor, this is Mrs. King.” Lois removed her hat and veil.
Doctor M’benga was shocked when he saw Lois. He asked, “How can this be? I *saw* her die!”
“Doctor, I realize that it is rather confusing. In actuality this is another woman and yet she is the same woman, however, that is not what is important here. Let’s just say that we need to complete our assignment and that your help is needed in order for us to do that. We need to establish a motive for Mrs. King’s disappearance for the period of the last five years. I am making this request as Superman but if need be I can ask Mayor D’Arnet to make the request. This is a matter of highest importance.”
Doctor M’benga was overcoming his surprise. He said, “Well, Superman, I understand. This is *highly* unusual, but I will do as you ask. How soon do you need these records to be completed?”
Clark replied, “At your earliest convenience. It is *extremely* important.”
“I will begin working on them immediately. I should have them complete within … three days. It will take that long to generate five years of reports.”
“Doctor M’benga you have my eternal gratitude. What do you need from us?”
“A set of fingerprints might be necessary.”
“I don’t think that will actually be needed. As I said, this is actually the same woman so they will be identical.”
Doctor M’benga was blown away by this statement. He blurted out, “But, how could that be? No two people have identical fingerprints.”
Clark spoke up, “Trust me Doctor, you do not need a new set of prints. Hers will match. At the time we were here we were under the names of Linda King and Charles King. You now know that my name is Clark Kent. Please allow me to introduce Lois Lane; however, your records should be in the name of Linda King. You’re going to be seeing her real name in the Daily Planet along with mine.”
They could see that Doctor M’benga was bowing to the inevitable. He said, “I will prepare the records as you requested.”
“Thank you, Doctor M’benga. That will be a tremendous help. We’ll check back in a few days, if that will be okay with you.”
“That will be fine; I’ll have the packet ready for you to pick up.”
Clark thanked the doctor and they exited after Lois put her hat and veil back on. Clark then decided to stop by and visit Jacques. He had an idea that he wanted to follow up on. He decided that he needed to talk some things over with Lois so he suggested, “Why don’t we go get some lunch and we can plan our day.”
“That’s a wonderful idea. I haven’t spent any time in Brazzaville since that investigation. Where shall we go?”
“I’d like to take you to Le Jardin for lunch. It was one of my favorite places.”
Lois said, “Sounds good to me. I’ve never been there before. Let’s give it a try.”
As they got in the car Lois removed her large hat and veil with a sigh of relief. As they drove up to the restaurant, Lois exclaimed, “Why this is charming!”
After they had ordered he said, “Well, what do you think. Does it live up to the buildup I gave it?”
She replied, “I liked it the instant we drove up. There’s just something about it. The ambiance is very nice.” She paused a few seconds before she asked, “Did she like it as well?”
Clark replied, “Yes, it was one of our favorite places. I didn’t want to influence your decision by mentioning her. I’m glad *you* like it.” Smiling as he looked around he agreed with her, “Yes, the ambiance is nice, isn’t it.” Then he changed the topic of conversation. “Okay, we have a few things I want to do while we are here, aside from that visit we just had with Dr. M’benga. I want to take you to Artois’ Jewelers so that we can purchase our bands and then we should go to see Jacques D’Arnet and be married. After that, if you don’t mind, I’d like to visit her grave.”
Lois could tell that this was important to him so she said, “I think it would be more than appropriate. You were so supportive of us when we lost Clark, I’d like to be there for you.”
*Her* Clark had given Lois her engagement ring, but now the newly married couple were going to pick out the wedding bands to replace the plain bands they had exchanged in their wedding ceremony. So their next stop was to go to see m. Artois.
After a very pleasant meal they strolled hand in hand the short distance to Artois’ Jewelers.
Before heading out on this trip, they had removed the wedding rings from this Lois’ original universe. Lois continued to wear only the engagement ring at this time. Clark had told Lois the story of his time in Brazzaville and the part that m. Artois had played.
As they entered the shop m. Artois came out from behind the counter and embraced Clark, “Charlot, mon ami, eet ‘as been a while seence you ‘ave been in zee shop. You know some time ago zumone zat look-ed ust lak vous came by zee shop. ‘e mus ‘ave been your tween. Well, what can I do pour vous today?”
“Jean Luc, we’d like to see your selection of wedding bands again. Unfortunately we have lost the ones we purchased the last time.”
Jean Luc clicked his tongue with a “tsk” sound and said, “Zat ees a shame.” The jeweler pulled out a tray of his most expensive wedding bands and placed it on the counter. Clark called Lois over and asked, “What do you think, shall we simply purchase the same bands as previously?” Pointing to an ornately scrolled ring set he said, “I still like this one.”
Lois said, “I’m not sure. Let’s look them over and decide.” She looked them over carefully as a typical woman would. She looked up at m. Artois and said, “May I try a few on?”
M. Artois replied, “Mais oui, but of course. Anysang for mon ami Charlot and ‘ees lovely wife.”
Lois as Linda accepted his praise graciously and examined the rings offered. She touched several of the rings with a delicate finger tip.
M. Artois smiled at Charlie who looked back at him and read the unspoken, “Ah, all women are alike” look in this eyes. He said, “’ust lak zee las time.”
Charlie nodded back and shrugged slightly as if to say, “What can you do with women except love their little quirks?”
Lois actually saw several that she liked and was having a hard time deciding. She tried on one she really liked but it was too large for her fourth finger, but knowing that could be fixed she put it on a finger that it did fit. Then she picked another one and put it on her left index finger and then held her hand out under the light to compare the two.
Wiggling her fingers, she turned to Clark and using the name that m. Artois was using asked, “What do you think of these, Charlot?”
Clark couldn’t help but suck in a breath at this little byplay. Her use of the name brought home the fact that Jean Luc apparently didn’t recognize him as Superman. He said, “I’m sure I’ll like whatever you like, my dear.” Unintentionally he sounded like a nervous groom. Even though they had been married now for over a month he still couldn’t get over it.
She said, “Put the one you like on your finger and we’ll compare,” Lois suggested.
Clark complied. He was dumbfounded because the scene was playing itself out exactly as it had with the other Lois. It was almost as if he had given her a script to follow. Even though there were differences, apparently the similarities were more than skin deep. All he could do was go with the flow. Putting on the one he liked, he was amazed to find it fit his fourth left finger perfectly. He suddenly had trouble controlling the shaking of his hand.
On impulse, Lois gave him some mercy. “Oh, that looks good on you. Give it to me.”
Puzzled, Clark slid the ring off and gave it to her.
Lois slipped his ring on her third finger between the other two and made a show of comparing the three rings. “Yes, you’re right. This is perfect for me too.” She wondered if this was the same ring that the other Lois had chosen. It really didn’t matter if it was or not, she really did think it was the perfect ring for her.
Not too surprised by the selection, Charlie turned back to m. Artois, “We’ll take this set, again. Do you still have it in her size?”
“I believe zo please to allow me to get zem out of zee back. ‘ow do you want zem inscrib-ed? No sharge, of course.”
Looking over at Lois with a questioning look she replied with a nod. “Mine will be LL to CK. Hers will be CK to LL. Merci bien!”
M. Artois then asked, “Is there a date you would like on it too?”
“Let’s put today’s date. That way if we find the other rings, we’ll be able to tell them apart.”
The jeweler nodded and turned to the back room.
The rings were ready in record time Charlie paid for them and they were on their way.
Before starting this trip Clark had checked and found that his friend Jacques D’Arnet was still mayor. It was to be his final term, but he was still extremely popular with the people because of the reforms he had pushed through. They proceeded to the government building and asked to see the Mayor. They were sent up to his office without delay. When they presented themselves to the secretary they gave the names of Charles and Linda King. As soon as the secretary heard those names she immediately recognized them and she buzzed the mayor to announce them. Mayor D’Arnet came out of his office to welcome them and escorted them back inside.
Once they were inside and the door had been closed Clark got down to business. “M. D’Arnet ...”
The mayor interrupted him and said, “Mon ami, to you I am always Jacques.”
“Merci Jacques,” He turned to indicate Lois, “of course you remember Linda.”
“’ow could I forget, zee wife and co-savior of my family. ‘ow are you, my dear?” He reached for her hand and kissed the back of it.
Lois, blushing with this attention, replied, “I’m just fine, thank you.”
Turning back to Clark, Jacques said, “Zince you were wiss us you have bean proclaim-ed a celebrity.”
“I’m terribly sorry, Jacques, that we had to deceive you at that time, but we were undercover on a story. It’s standard procedure in investigations of that nature. We are here to rectify that, if we may. Please allow me to introduce my partner. Her real name is Lois Lane and we have a request to make of you.”
“Anysang for zee saviors of my family. Name it.”
“We’d like it if you would marry us. We couldn’t think of anyone we’d rather perform the ceremony.”
“Eet would bee my pleasure to perform zee weeding ceremony for my good friends. We weel need a witness.”
“We would ask if Madam D’Arnet could be the witness.”
“I’m sure that she would be disappointed eef she were not included. I will call her.” He walked over, picked up his phone and dialed a number. When it was answered he spoke, “Madeleine, vous weel nevair guess ‘oo ees een my office. … Charles et Linda … Oui .. Zay are asking zat you come to my office to zee zem, immédiatement. Oui, immédiatement. Veuillez expediter. C'est l'occasion de la célébration. Je suis de se marier avec eux et vous êtes témoin. Bon.”
(Tr: Come to my office immediately. Yes, immediately, please hurry. This is an occasion for celebration. I am to marry them and you are to witness. Good.)
He hung up the phone and turned to Lois and Clark and said, “She weel be leaving ze ‘ouse in just a few minutes. I weel get the proper papers and we can prepare zem while we wait.” He depressed a key on his intercom and spoke to his secretary asking that she get the papers together and bring them to him. A few minutes later she brought them in.
About ten minutes later Madam D’Arnet arrived. As soon as she walked in she threw her arms around Lois and kissed her on both cheeks and said, “Eet ees zo good to zee vous again.”
Clark had briefed Lois on who they would be seeing and how she should react. Lois said, “Madeleine, c'est si bon de vous revoir. Je suis heureux que vous pourraient se joindre à nous pour cette l’occasion.“
(tr: Madeleine, it is so good to see you again. I am glad that you could join us for this occasion.)
Taken by surprise by her use of the French language because previously Charlot had needed to translate for her, Madeleine replied, in French now, “Linda, vous avez appris à parler la langue française. C'est la griffe!“
(tr: Linda, you have learned to speak the French language. That is wonderful!)
Clark sent her a thought, /I didn't know you spoke French. The other Lois didn’t./
She sent back, /You never asked. I was in an exchange program. I had a choice of Ireland or France. Since I had studied French in high school, the choice was obvious. I guess that’s another difference. Mind if I build you up some?/
She blushed when she received his return thought, / Vive la difference!/ She replied to Madeleine, “J'ai eu un bon professeur,” as she looked at Clark with adoring eyes.
(tr: I had a good teacher.)
Since everyone now spoke French the rest of the conversation was conducted in that language.
Clark asked, “Have you been able to make use of the Ubuntu?”
Jacques replied, “Yes, we have and we thank you for the use of it. It has afforded us the opportunity to get away to relax when needed.”
Clark had neglected to tell Lois about the Ubuntu so this was something of a surprise, but she was careful not to reveal it. Clark continued, “If you don’t have any plans for it for the next couple of days, we’d like to use it for a honeymoon.”
Jacques replied, “Of course my friend. I am sure you will enjoy being back aboard. That final refit you requested has been accomplished. The port side cabin has had a new larger bunk installed.”
Clark replied, “Thank you Jacques. We will try to get over more often for visits after this.”
Madeleine replied, “We look forward to seeing you more often.” She turned to Lois and asked, “How are you going to handle having Superman for your husband?”
Lois quickly shot Clark a thought, /How shall we handle this?/
Clark instantly replied, /We can trust them. Let’s show them. I’ll introduce it./
Clark replied, “I don’t think that she will have any trouble along that line. She is a special lady. Give me a second to change.” He spun into the Suit. Then he said, “Just to give you an idea about how special she is …” He held out his hand palm up toward Lois indicating that they should watch. Lois spun into her Suit.
Madeleine and Jacques both gasped. Clark said, “Please allow me to introduce Superwoman. I guess you can see that she won’t have any problems being the wife of Superman. She has not announced her presence as yet and she may not for a while. You are the first we have told and we would ask you to keep it confidential.”
Jacques replied, “You can count on our discretion. Shall we proceed with the ceremony?”
Clark nodded to Lois and they both spin changed into their street clothes. Clark said, “Please do. I think we are ready now.”
As soon as Jacques finished the ceremony and the rings had been exchanged they filled out the paperwork, thanked Madeleine and Jacques and left for their ‘honeymoon’.
As they exited the government building they flagged down a taxi and Clark asked to be taken to the Golf Club. The trip was a pleasant one because in the five years since he had been in the city on the gunrunning investigation a lot of work had been done on city improvements, a testament to Jacques’ term in office.
When they arrived they strolled hand in hand over to the rapids overlook. Clark glanced at the tree that he and Lois had always sat under when on their picnics. As he was standing there reminiscing Lois pulled away and walked over and stood staring at the rapids. Clark finally noting her absence looked around and saw where she was. A flash of memory of when the other Lois had stood there intruded. He walked over and stood behind her. He wrapped his arms around her waist and she leaned back into his embrace.
In an awed hush she said, “I simply love this view. The movement and play of the water. The sheer power displayed … it’s captivating.”
With emotion evident in his voice, Clark said, “You know, there are a lot of similarities between the two of you. She loved this view also. We used to come here on picnics and she would stand here for long minutes watching the water in the rapids.” He turned her around and pulled her in to a kiss. When he broke the kiss he took her hand and led her across the parking lot and to a grassy patch just off the Golf Club grounds. As they walked he explained, “It was because of her love of that view that I purchased this small piece of ground to use as a private cemetery.”
Looking towards the river Lois saw a fence with a little gate. They were walking in that direction so she decided that it must be their destination. When they got closer Lois could see what appeared to be flowers strewn over the apparent grave. She asked, “Where did the flowers come from?”
“Those are from me.”
With a quizzical expression, the question half formed, she asked, “How …”
“Before I left I set up a trust with a florist to have a single rose delivered each day. It looks like they allow them to accumulate for a month before they remove the old flowers and start a new batch.”
“You loved her very much, I can see that.”
“I love you every bit as much, if not more. It may seem silly, but, I’d like you to meet her.” Clark opened the gate and led Lois inside the fence.
Clark remembered his feeling of devastation when he last sat here and the twins had to rescue him from his own grief. He knelt down and said, “Lois, I still miss you, but, from what Herb has told me I know that in another universe, we are still together. Now, in this universe, I’ve found you, but, not exactly you. I’ve found my new Lois. I can only hope that you are happy for me.” He reached out and took Lois’ hand in his before he continued, “I know how much you liked this view of the rapids, but, I think I’m going to be moving you soon.”
He looked at Lois and asked, “What do you think about moving her to the other universe and burying her next to Clark?”
She gave his hand a squeeze and said, “I think that would be fitting. We can check with your mom and dad. In fact having them together should give final closure. Let’s do it.”
They triggered the TaDT and stepped through the portal it created..
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The portal returned them to the living room of the farm house where they found Martha in the kitchen. Calling Jonathan in from the barn the four of them sat around the kitchen table.
Clark said, “We have just returned from the other universe. We were in Brazzaville and we visited Lois’ grave. While there we thought that it would be fitting if we brought her back here and buried her with Clark. What do you think? Would you be willing to have her here, next to Clark?”
Martha looked at Jonathan and at his nod said, “We think that would be very fitting. Why don’t you go get her and bring her back here?”
Clark said, “Thank you. I think she’d like that. I’ll be back shortly.” He moved outside and triggered the TaDT. Five minutes later the portal opened and they stepped through with Lois’ chamber. They all moved to the copse and Clark dug a grave beside Clark’s. Again a simple graveside ceremony was conducted and the chamber with Lois was covered.
Lois walked over and putting an arm around his waist gave him a hug of support. Clark said, “Let them rest together as we are together now.”
Lois and the Kents all said, “Amen,” and they returned to the farm house.
Clark said, “We need to get back, we still have a lot to do. I guess we’ll see you guys in about five minutes.”
Clark pulled out the TaDT and activated the portal. Hand in hand Clark and Lois stepped through.
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Back in Brazzaville they headed for the marina. Stopping at a market on the way they bought some groceries. When they got to the marina Clark led Lois to the Ubuntu and they went aboard.
He stood at the wheel and rested a hand on it with a very pensive expression and said to Lois, “You know, I bought this vessel so that she and I could follow the arms up the river. She and I had some good times on this boat. Now we need to make it ours.” With a note of determination in his voice he finished, “We can make some memories of our own on it. Ready to start?”
Lois replied, “You’re going to have to teach me. I know literally nothing about boating.”
Clark winked at her. “She said the same thing, but she caught on quickly. I’m sure you will too. Okay, let’s start with the basics. Do you know about Port and Starboard?”
“That would be left and right when facing the bow.”
With a smile he said, “See, you know more than you let on! Okay, we'll save the formal lessons until we are out on the river. Let's cast off and get under way."
They did just that and shortly were out of sight of Brazzaville they found a quiet section of the river. Clark hove to and put the anchor out. He asked, "Feel like a swim?"
Giggling, Lois responded, "I didn't bring a suit!"
Smiling very broadly, Clark replied, "That's okay. Neither did I."
Lois floated up a hundred feet and spun around in a circle checking the horizon. Seeing no one else anywhere nearby, she floated back down on deck and spun out of her clothes. After admiring this view, Clark did the same and they both dove into the water.
They met underwater and started kissing and just stayed there for a while since they each could hold their breath for about twenty minutes. When they finally came to the surface Lois shouted, "Race you to shore and back. Last one back cooks," as she took off at superspeed.
He kept up with her, but just barely. She was every bit as fast as he was and she was able to maintain her lead. When they got back to the boat he continued to chase her and she allowed him to until she caught him and, laughing all the while, he floated them back onboard. He led her into the cabin and into the accommodations. Picking her up, he laid her on the bunk. Lying down next to her he started another kiss while he fondled her breasts.
Lois softly said, "You already know how sensitive they are. If you keep that up you're going to have to do more than that because that isn't going to be enough.” Her hips began a little dance of their own volition.
As Clark continued to fondle her breasts he said, "I'm counting on it." That started a period of marital intimacy. When they were finished Lois simply let out a very contented sigh and sleepily said, "I think I just want to lay here with my naked husband by my side and take a nap. That was *wonderful*!" She reached up and put her hand over his and encouraged him to continue fondling her breasts even as she said this.
Eventually his hand stilled and they both drifted off to sleep.
They spent two days honeymooning on the Ubuntu before returning to Brazzaville. They stopped by Jacques' office and picked up a copy of their marriage certificate and thanked him. Then they went to the hospital and Doctor M'benga had the records they had requested ready. They thanked him and took copies of those as well. Once they had all of these they found a secluded area to spin change into their uniforms and flew back to Smallville.
It was time to return to Metropolis.
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