Yep, this story definitely has me hooked! I really like the friendship that is starting to develop between the young Lois and Clark. And it's so nice to get so many glimpses into what Lois' life was like and what it could have been like if someone would have intervened in her mother's drinking problem. I'm glad this Lois is getting out (even if it is temporary) and going someplace much happier. After all, you can't get much better than Smallville.
I'm really interested to see how long it will take before either Lois figures Clark out (the car door was a HUGE clue) or Clark spills the beans on his secret. Now that Clark can fly, I think it's going to be a lot harder for him to hide it. I also wonder if Lucy will play some sort of role in that or if she'll be kept in the dark. You've definitely given me a lot of food for thought.
“Mom, is Lois okay?” Lois heard Clark’s voice ask. Martha must have forgotten to hit the disconnect on her end.
“Her mom is drinking again.”
“How could she-? Mom, I can be up there in no time. Does Lois need someone to stay with her?” What was Clark talking about? It took hours to get from Smallville to Metropolis.
“And how would you explain how you got to Metropolis so fast? She heard you earlier.”
Lois hit the end button. If she continued to listen, she would be guilty of eavesdropping on the nicest people she knew. What had Clark meant he could get here so quickly?
I loved this part because it is so incredibly Clark. All he wants to do is try to fix the problem in any way he knows how, even if it means flying all the way to Metropolis to keep Lois company. This is definitely a huge clue for Lois and I think it'll help her to put everything together. At least that's what I'm hoping.
Can't wait for the next part!
