This is the fourth -- and, I am guessing, the final -- story in my next-gen series. The first three stories, in chronological plot order, are "The Diagnosis," "The Not-So-Great-Escape," and "Echolalia." You don't need to have read those stories to understand this one, but it would help.
All you really need to know of those stories is that Lois and Clark have two sons, Jerome and Todd. Todd is extremely affected by autism, and his command of the English language is severely impacted.
Disclaimer: Neither Lois nor Clark belong to me; they are the property of DC Comics and Warner Brothers. Jerome, Todd, and Jenny are my characters; please ask permission if you wish to use them in a story. This story is not for profit; the only thing I hope to gain by writing and posting it is some feedback. (Hint, hint.
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My thanks to my friends and beta readers Margot (who is not even an L&C fan) and Female Hawk, for going above and beyond the call of duty in order to provide constructive feedback for this unusual piece. Their suggestions have helped make the story more intelligible despite the unusual voice used in it, and have helped to make Todd's thoughts and actions more realistic.
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Jerome's Wedding (1/1)
By Lynn S. M.
Rated: G
Submitted: February, 2013
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Silly day.
Todd, Jerome, Dad wear silly clothes. Jerome say, 'Monkey suit.' Jerome silly. Clothes not monkey suit. Monkeys small; clothes big. Clothes have no tail hole. Clothes have vests. Vests have five pretty buttons. Shiny. Clothes have silly belts -- big, cloth belts.
Many people see Todd, Jerome, Dad, pastor. Music start. People turn. Music loud. Ear plugs good.
Todd see Jenny. Jenny wear silly clothes. Pretty dress. Shiny circles. Dress too long; dress back touch floor, drag. White cloth hide Jenny face. Jenny play peekaboo?
Jenny walk silly. Step. Stop. Step. Stop. Step. Stop.
Jenny have pretty flowers. Big flowers.
Pastor talk, talk, talk. Jerome, Jenny talk. Pastor talk, talk, talk. Todd see Mom. Mom sit. Mom cry. Mom sad? Todd go-to Mom. Todd hug Mom. Mom say Mom OK. Say Todd go-to Jerome, stand. Todd go-to Jerome. Todd stand. Pastor talk, talk, talk.
Jerome want ring. Todd give Jerome ring. Jerome give Jenny ring. Jerome not want ring now? Jerome, Jenny kiss.
More music. Jerome, Jenny, Dad, Todd, Mom, people leave room.
Dad say, "Todd, Jenny bah bah bah bah new sister. Jenny bah bah family."
Mom smile, cry. Mom happy? Mom sad?
Jerome, Jenny hug. Todd hug Jerome, Jenny.
Dad, Jerome, Jenny, people smile.
Silly day. Good day.
