Hi Virginia!
I started my FDK last night, but a power blip caused my computer to shut down and lose everything I had written. I apologize for the delay. Let's see if I can recall what I had written.
I hate when that happens!
No apology needed. Thanks for reconstructing your post.
Wow. Lots happening in this part. I had to go back to the previous part to recall that it had ended merely with Lois and Clark hugging (and her crying) and not with them kissing. blush (wishful thinking on my part, I guess).
I should have done a recap of the last scene. I'll keep that in mind for the future and add it after I finish replying. Thanks for letting me know!
So, Lois hasn't admitted to Clark yet what she discovered during her soul-search when she discovered how much Luthor was influencing her life.
Nope, and that's part of why Clark hasn't been as open with her as he could be.
Clark has fractured his personality into yet another persona. Will he be able to maintain this disguise for long as it's so close (in appearance) to Clark? I hope he doesn't lose more of himself with the addition of this new role in his life.
No, he won't. Originally I planned that Lord Kal-El was only to allow him to have a more military mindset and be on a more even battlefield with Lex Luthor. And Superman incognito is only because he can't come to Lois as Clark with their fight, and he didn't want to come in uniform with the watchers.
He and Lois are getting closer, but still not close enough for him to trust her with the truth. I can understand this, not 24 hours earlier she was seriously considering to marry Luthor. I predict that once Lois learns of this new deception, she's going to go nuclear with her anger level. At least, Kal is not trying to be a third persona (just another aspect of his Superman persona), still... I can see Lois feeling like this as proof that he doesn't trust her even though she has been open and honest to him (mostly and only for the past 24 hours... but still, this is Lois and she lives by this double-standard). Although, on the other hand, revealing Kal to Lois is letting her know about another aspect of Superman's life that he's never revealed to anyone else (save the Kents), so in a way it is an honor. Will Lois see it that way, though?
Exactly. Great question. Hopefully it'll be answered to your satisfaction in Part 4.
Will they bring Jimmy and Perry into their investigation? I'm glad they decided to bring in, at least, Henderson. They need others on their side. Although, with Luthor's vendetta against Lois and Clark (jealousy?), anyone else who becomes involved surely will also be putting their lives at risk.
Luthor has gone to Def-con 4 with his reaction to Lois's rejection. He really doesn't want her out and about without his influence over her. This is really common in abusive relationships. Does he consider her that much of an liability to his success, or does he think that she lied to him about her feelings for Superman? Perhaps he considers her more important to Superman than she says Superman is to her (Superman loves her without her returning his love) and therefore, she would still be a good pawn to use in his "game" against Superman. Despite her and Clark's "fight" and the so-called end of their friendship, Luthor is determined to ruin him. He's become obsessed and thus, out of control!
Perry et al are coming.
Maybe all of the above regarding Lex's thoughts/feelings?
I love all the chess references. It really works well with HoL and this plot line.
Thanks! They just seemed to fit, and I think Lois was in Chess Club in high school in canon. If not, she was for this story.
How will Clark react to Lois's Ordinary Guy theory? /nibbles on my fingernails in anticipation/
Well, that's a good question. And it will be answered in the next part.
Thanks for reading & commenting!
