Hey, I caught up so well I get to be first on this one.
Tempus! That begger! :p What an original way to use him though, Laura! My heart was in my mouth following Penny as she slowly but surely put it all together.
How rude! Didn't Japan know to control its tectonic plates? Why did they have to move right now? Superman needed a day off.
I was on the edge of my seat during Penny's confrontation with Superman, willing Clark to find a way to turn her suspicions.
Penny wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him close. "But I am in danger. In danger of falling, falling madly in love with you." She placed a soft kiss on his cheek and moved to his lips.
<growl> Back off, blondie!
And poor Clark! His state of absolute panic when he returned to Lois was superbly written, Laura! Wanted to give him a hug. <G>
"Her? Senorita Psychopath?
Thank goodness Clark has Lois batting for him on his team!
And then, after all that, you wrapped this up with a wonderfully waffy final scene and this:
Their love could survive anything.
I enjoyed every moment of this story, Laura. Almost sad it's over.
LabRat (rushing over to nfic... <G>)