What a marvelous surprise to find a new story from you. And what a delightful story it is! I savored each scene. Your descriptions - whether of the weather, the food, Clark's super-hearing kicking in, or Lois' attire and mood - really add depth to the story, making it easy to feel all the sensations associated with each scene. So glad that Lois was not bamboozled by Lex. Loved the symmetry in both Lois and Clark choosing the other, Clark to support her and Lois to acknowledge his efforts,
Well done seems SO inadequate! Thanks so much for sharing this gem!