Lois's hands clenched into fists. She just wanted to reach over and strangle him. It was like trying to talk to a brick wall! “Well, since you’re my partner right now,” she said, forcing her voice to sound bright, “it’s your job to trust my instincts, and my gut says there’s something wrong with her.” Lois just hoped that her instincts hadn’t gone on permanent strike. They hadn’t gone off around Lex. If they started going off around people without a reason, she’d never live it down.
Clark’s jaw clenched. Trust her instincts? Right. Like the way she’d trusted his instincts when he’d talked himself hoarse trying to warn her about Luthor for months before she’d almost married the man. This was exactly why partnership with Lois didn’t work, why a relationship with her would never work. Not only did she refuse to deal with the reality of her situation by talking to someone about all the feelings she was bottling up inside, but she never listened to him and always expected him to listen to her. Real equal. He snorted. She’d told him when they’d first met that she was top banana, and, even after all these months, nothing had changed.
I like how you explain both points of view succinctly. Now if they'd only confide in each other!
“Have Jimmy check into Mrs. Luthor while you’re at it,” Lois ordered.
“Yes, Lois,” Clark said, trying to keep the sarcasm out of his voice but failing.
Lois is apparently clueless that this is not the way to treat Clark. Of course she seems clueless about how her actions affect others, and how demeaning and cutting her comments and attitudes are.
Loved the transition with Clark needing to return to his parents into the scene with Jonathan on the ladder.
Really enjoyed this chapter.
Looking forward to your next one.
