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For those in the Mid-West and Eastern states, needing something to do while being snowed in.

I just wanted to remind readers that in this story, Superman didn’t pretend that he had been affected by the Revenge perfume and, therefore, didn’t kiss Lois at the airport (in front of Lex Luthor) after Miranda was apprehended. This is why there were only a combined four kisses between them (not counting the kiss from right before they entered the cab in this final scene, which would make five). One – Trask’s Plane. Two – Heat Wave departure. Three – at the Lexor. Four – Nightfall kiss (as Superman), Five – Just moments before.

Also, in case you hadn’t guessed from my borrowing one of the lines from the song, this plot was inspired by the J. Geils Band’s “Centerfold”.

Cute repartee between the two of them to end this story. And by ending it where you have, you could certainly write a sequel which features a revelation. Thanks for the entertaining story!

groobie Thanks for reading.

Thanks. It wouldn't be any fun to write L&C without the banter.

I could. I like the open-endness of this ending though. Lois knows in advance that Clark has been keeping something from her, so in a way that will soften the blow. My beta suggested a different approach. She wanted to read about the one-hundred sixty-four kisses he didn't count from PML. (I reduced the number by 100 for the final draft -- as we both surmised that Clark's willpower probably couldn't withstand THAT many.)

You're welcome.

Ooooh! That sounds fun!!!

And now for the conclusion.
LEX: Why is there a black opening painted on that wall?

Wouldn’t it be awkward if Lex managed to blow up the Planet right at this moment, with the logo going first up in pieces?
LOIS: ‘Awkward’?

About to?

Lane? Is there another bomb hidden somewhere and Clark can’t get any closer?

But not in time to prevent the Planet from going boom.

Careful now…

Well…that *was* what the nice TV lady said.

What if we put her into a kindergarten group? You know, like in Kindergarten Cop?

To be fair, two of the men in her life have been lying to her for an extended period of time and she hasn’t had a clue for a very long time despite very glaring warning signs.

But why isn’t he saying that? Is this Clark broken or something? /checks warranty label/

Actually, he is doing the first two and he would allow her to be presented as a home wrecker and despicable cheat just to keep his own image clean.

No, those are for private use only.

Oh, because he hasn’t seen those where she was?
CLARK:



Like his apartment and first she’d put on a harem’s costume?

You mean, like when George Lucas wanted Han Solo to say something and Harrison Ford gently discouraged him from putting written stuff verbatim on film?







he just called her fat.



Oh, look! A perfect Lois Lane.

Oops?

Had the pictures ended up in LFI, 2 bucks?

But she already wants to see Superman sans clothes.

Some more dirt here, please. It’s pretty naked right now. Like Clark wants Lois to be.

But to be fair, that towel…

So, that would be ‘love’, then?

She just gave him an out! Boy will she ticked off at Tempus now when he spoils the fun.

But what about a picture for her as a keepsake in her purse? It’s not like goons would ever get into that one…

But there’d be nothing wrong with a quick romp in a stolen moment, right?

Uh oh. Do we have lift off?

Let’s see…Antoinette. Toni. Linda. Who else…?

Well…one.

Oh, that’s why he’s avoiding her. She just figured out a roundabout way to ask for his number. So, it’s actually an Indian concept.





Oooooh! This certainly has a nice ending to it



Michael

Awww ...very, very sweet!

I echo--awesome banter. I love how playful they are on the show together, and you really found that here as the story wraps up.

But speaking of wrapping up --a continuation/revelation would be wonderful (hint, hint ). Or--have to agree, anything to do with all of those rebuffed kisses from PML would be oh-so-great, also .

I'm so glad things worked out as they did. Lovely ending to an awesome story!
Laura

Darth Michael: Thanks for reading.

See! I told you I knew how to come to one.

Umm....

Yes, the correct word would be ironic.
TEMPUS:

Well, from the cut scene where Lex tells Mrs. Cox to plant a lunch box of explosive at Jack's workstation. Because Lois accepted Lex so much earlier, he didn't need to blow up the DP, but after she dumped him... he saw no reason to keep it on the books.

Uh... no. She just called him Kent, so he called her Lane. Isn't that the way it works?
CLARK: Yeah! She started it!

CLARK: But we'd had Superman on our team, so nobody died.
LOIS: So, I'm equal to Superman? *thinks about this* I can accept that answer.
PERRY: *MY* baby!

You mean, this is where Clark usually sticks his foot in his mouth and screws up the possibility for premarital sex?

You mean that lady from canon?

I don't know. She handled her own during Toy Story.

Okay, the person who agrees with Lois at this point gets to be called "galactically stupid".

That's more of a fourth date admission.

Yes. Yes, he does.

Well, technically, he only would've had to look at the photos once, then disintegrate the evidence to do the job.

No. Because they have differing opinions on what "nude" means.
LOIS: Well, I *felt* nude.

CLARK: Those terms are acceptable.



Darn tooting!

Hence his line saying "that was worse".

And you thought she liked frogs!

They could still end up there.

But she's talking to Clark.

Thanks. I'll fix it.
CLARK: I *never* said that!
LOIS: Aloud.

Wasn't see-through?

No, sans towel.
LOIS: Or just with the towel, for now. I'd be fine with that for a little while. Here, *digs through her clutch purse* I carry one for emergencies.
CLARK: Lois, that's a handkerchief.

TEMPUS: That's why it's soooo much fun!

Only Clarks from other dimensions.
ALT-CLARK: *looking through Lois's wallet* And this is him, with you, dangling naked from the ceiling?

Um... that there breaks them rules.

No, just her Kryptonite eyeshadow.

He didn't kiss Linda!

MARTHA:

She just doesn't realize that's what she just asked him.

You're so sweet.

Thanks, Michael!

Laura: Thank you for enthusiastic response to my story. Your posts yesterday made my day!

Thanks.

I don't think we'd love them the same without the banter. It's part of who they are.

I've submitted a request for either of those to my muse. However, she just returned from a overly-long vacation (I wish she had taken me along) and has much work to accomplish on Wrong Clark. For now, my wonderful readers will have to let their own imaginations go wild.

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Well, your story made my day yesterday ...

It's amazing how much of a wonderful escape these stories can be (I'm saying this having just discovered the 'lost' silly putty from last week...kids managed to get it stuck--completely hard and rock-solidly attached...to...the bottom section...of...our...living room slipcovered easy chair ).

Oy...

And so now I must go (to look up an online removal process ).

Laura (who is thoroughly regretting buying neon blue silly putty for Christmas )

Ouch! Good luck, Laura. I wish I had some advice to give you, but I'm the same one who had brand new school clothes ruined after my son put a blue crayon in his pocket and it went through the washer and dryer before it was discovered. A very expensive lesson to always check pockets.

Oh boy, Virginia, that would be frustrating ...

A really dull butter knife, some ice cubes, and an hour worth of patience (mostly) did the trick .

Laura (who did a thorough review tonight with the kiddos about the Messy Rules: "...food, markers, play dough type things all stay on the dining room table...". Now to see how many days the Rule is followed, lol )

Congratulations on getting it off. I hope it didn't dye your slipcover.

Yes, but nobody ever called her Lane on the show. Including Henderson I think. Or the crooks.





Umm…?

Well, Clark challenged her back then, so…

Because he already scored on the third date?

True. But couldn’t he just skip the camera then and watch Lois while she’s striking poses for him?

She wasn’t holding a Kerth Award?

Of Lex Luthor’s ex-fiancée showing less skin than they do on MTV and during the Superbowl combined?
SPENCER SPENCER: Pass…


LOIS: Oh, right. Here, some free shampoo?



LOIS: yes. Rules. This will be my new Rule #1. Uh-huh.
CLARK:



He didn’t? Are you sure? Not even when they were on their date?

Michael

Wow, I really enjoyed this story! It was heartbreaking due to the time period it was placed in, and just so sad to think of Clark working at the DP beneath a bossy, cold-shoulder Lois, but I love how even with all that angsty atmosphere, you were able to convey the easiness that's between them, the banter and the way they understand each other and can talk to each other. For all that Lois is closed off and Clark has a secret, they were able to connect incredibly quickly, and that came across SO WELL here in this story.

I was frustrated by Lois, but then, I always am when she's dating/engaged to Luthor, so that was completely in character, and I love that out of everyone she could have asked for help from, she chose Clark because she knew she could trust him. I also really enjoyed all the moments/scenes/dialogues with Jack, Jimmy, and Perry. Even though none of them were around for long, they were perfectly described so that I felt as if I could see them right in front of me.

Clark's sarcasm and humor are perfect here! I love it in the show, but it's one of the things I struggle with capturing when I write him, so I'm very much in awe of how well you are able to convey it in your stories!

Above all, though, my favorite part of this story is the conversation about the pheromone and how it did or did not affect Clark. As Lois herself pointed out, everyone affected behaved in a certain way, and I LOOOOVVVVEEE Clark's response that maybe he was affected, and he just displayed it in his own way -- and Lois's immediate translation of that to kindness and patience. He had the perfect response when he said that he'd been wooing her from day one -- though I admit I laughed out loud when he said "I woo differently." (It also makes sense when you think about what Lois did: basically, Lois woos by going over the top and making a fool of herself? So...really, Lois has been wooing both Clark and Superman from day one too? )

Very intriguing story -- I was hoping Linda was the seller -- and the ending conversation left a lot of hope for a story that started out looking so hopeless!

AntiKryptonite: Thank you so much for coming back to comment!

Thank you.

Well, it's only been a few months since Lois became boss. It wasn't this way in the beginning. That's why it was easier for them to fall back into their old friendship.

Yes, engaged-to-marry-Luthor Lois is annoying. I'll agree with you there. She's never had many people in her life whom she trusts. Clark was one of the few and the easiest to reach.

Wow. Thanks.

Thank you. That's quite a compliment coming from such a great writer! He gets his sarcasm from me. Probably why Tempus is one of my favorite characters.

Perhaps. Subconsciously.

Yes, Linda was at fault. And so was Nigel and Lex (perhaps -- though he'd deny it). This way, ALL the villains of the story get blamed. *snicker* I know, a total cop out. But, really, this was a B-Plot story in an A-Plot disguise. Ultimately, who was to blame wasn't important; it was what the main characters learned about themselves and each other that was. I'm glad you liked it.

Thank you! This feedback was a wonderful shot of chocolate for my muse! Sadly, I'm off to go watch the new BvS movie, so I can't put it to good use at this minute.