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Yeah, it's not like they really have much of a choice. Sam Lane's treatment option is a risk, but Clark's already so far gone that he's in a coma. He's not likely to survive if they let the virus take its course.

I wish Clark had been honest about his feelings. He felt his time running short, and I've got to believe that leaving someone with that final declaration of love would be important for the people you leave behind. But hopefully the treatment Dr. Lane has proposed will work, allowing Lois and Clark to move forward together.

I think Clark is being as honest as he can/feels comfortable with, what with him being in the hospital under the guise of Superman. Even when they are alone, it's got to be nerve-wracking to be open. I'm sure it's even weird for everyone to be using "Clark" instead of "Superman," given the circumstances.

And you're right. They really don't have a choice. It's either guaranteed death or pretty much guaranteed death. Still, a hard decision to make, I'm sure, knowing that your choice either way could kill the man you love.

Since we're on part 6 already, we'll know soon if he'll get the chance to make things up to Lois.

Such a hard place for both Lois and Clark to be. She's absolutely right that the ICU is no place to discuss secrets. Who knows how the sound will travel, or who is listening? That intercom could be open to the nurse's station and the patient might not know. Plus neither one of them is emotionally in a good place to discuss those BIG issues. And Clark is too physically ill.

I'm so glad that Lois had called Martha & Jonathan, and that they could help her make that decision. To suddenly be put in the place of health care proxy without any warning on top of everything else, had got to be awful for Lois. She's showing how tough she really is under pressure.

It's nice that she did call Sam to get his ideas. And it make sense that her relationship with Clark and his parents is at least partially responsible for the healing (even if incomplete) of her relationship with Sam.

Now hopefully the healing of Clark can begin, and then their relationship can heal.

Amazing chapter!

Hi Vicki!
One might think she actually really loves him He might have to die to get out of marrying her.
KRYPTONIAN FLU:

What about boink him to release all that pent up tension and stress? Would he be willing to suffer through that, too?

Ho he dated the Smallville sheriff’s daughter, the homecoming queen, the Nigerian princess, that one waitress after that plane almost crashed, and who knows who else?

So, good thing he’s on the brink of death anyway, right?

So, Lois is the more flexible of the two, then? I do believe he probably should not mention it to Lois. It might lead to awkward questions about how he knew such details.

LEX: Invulnerable to the laws of men.

That’s not true. I’m sure you could kill a human with a shard of Kryptonite just as easily as you could Superman.

It’s something he got from a Chumash tribe.

Medieval doctor: Sounds like something we do when we bleed the patients and drill holes in their heads to remove the evil spirits from their bodies. And it always works. The patient is cured from the evil spirits every single time!

Wouldn’t that have been awkward, for Clark to get better on his own, only to learn that Lois had perished in a car accident?

Worried what Lois might do to him if Superman doesn’t recover?
Dr. KLEIN: I’ve read what happened to her last fiancé after she learned that he was a crook. I do *not* want to be on her bad side.

To be fair, it’s no more dangerous than what Superman did to Lois, on numerous occasions.

Couldn’t they detach one of his hands…?

Looky there, we’re back at the beginning, only this time, Lois is facing the impossible choice.

Oh dear! Only two more parts (and a possible epilogue) and we still don’t know if this tale will end like Batman vs. Superman!

Michael

Yeah, I side with Lois on the decision not to have that particular discussion. They aren't so much afraid of the intercom possibly being on (they've been calling him Clark and had a few discussions that would totally give away the CK=S secret if anyone was listening in) but more along the lines of Clark is too weak and Lois is still very conflicted. She hasn't completely sorted out her feelings because she's been dealing with his illness. Much better to have that discussion if/when he's better and they are completely alone.

I don't think Lois had a choice in calling the Kents. She would have made the decision anyway, but if she hadn't, and Clark dies, she would never be able to live with herself for making the decision alone.

I think Lois deciding to swallow her pride and ask her father for help shows just how much she's matured since Clark first came into her life.

Lex: I can arrange that!



Clark: You mean, all my nurse fantasies can actually come true???


Lois:


Pretty much.


He walked past Mayson's yoga studio one day and looked in through the window. Downward Dog looked more like Broken Zombie.


Lois: Let's test that theory on Claude, shall we?


Clark: Can I still transfer my medical proxy to someone else?


What a fun plot twist!


Clark: Oh please! You act like I nearly killed her with my super breath cryogenics or something!


Dr. K:



Just 2 parts. No epilogue. Which may or may not make that more evil.

I was beginning to get worried that Lois wasn't going to bring up this new idea to Clark's folks. "Oh, sorry, he died and I forgot to call you first." It's not good that he's in a coma. Did he go into a coma during HIWTHI? Let's hope that Sam's cure works, because I doubt Lois and Sam's relationship could survive her father's idea killing Superman.

Hmmmm. Lois dying on the way to the hospital to tell Dr. Klein how to kill Superman, but Superman survives the virus anyway? Or do they both die because Lois can't tell Dr. Klein the new cure?

TEMPUS: /rubs hands in glee/ I *LOVE* it! What delicious irony!

CLARK: No. No. I don't like this one bit. Either of them.

HERB: Anyway, neither of them can die before they can invoke the curse.

TEMPUS: Where's the fun in that?

CLARK: You mean I kept rescuing her for no reason?

LOIS: Say, what?

So, no sneaking the Kents into Superman's room dressed as orderlies or candy-stripers?

Let's hope this cure works, so Lois has at least one part to bash Clark's brains in for being such a lunkhead. Oh, dear. That means he won't survive because there's no part 9? This isn't good.

Lois: Sneaking in lost its appeal when I delivered my basketball early.

Clark: Bash my brains in? I...kind of deserve it, I guess. But if you kill me, how I can bring you Swiss Chocolates, straight from the source?

Tempus: Two more parts. That's not good. He might live. I must kidnap the author! If she doesn't post, Superman has no chance to live.

Me:

Clark did slip into a coma during the episode. But that was after the Kryptonite exposure. Which means he's in even more dire straights than the episode.

Stay safe and away from strangers.

I'll try.

Aww, always the helpful couples’ counselor

LOIS: /gets out giant syringe/

CLARK:


RALPH: Street level windows? Do you have the address, please? Perry wants an op-ed piece on public health.

Things you get for having your girlfriend phone your fiancée, for 100 please.

Oh dear! The writer might be *evil*!

Looky there. Perfectly fitting red boots.





Oh the plus side, you *did* manage to evade Tempus! That’s more than Lois can say for herself.

Michael

Have a little bit of time before dinner to get some reading in. I tell you, I've been thinking about this story all afternoon .

I am so glad that Lois called Clark's parents. She had to--for both herself and for them. Whatever happens, to hold all of the responsibility on this one decision is so much for someone to take on. I hate that Martha and Jonathan can't be there for Clark during all of this, but Lois is making the best out of that situation with all the notes back and forth, and now by handling this final choice so well.

I had remembered that Clark had slipped into a coma during the episode, but I had totally forgotten exactly 'when' that happened. Like you pointed out, it was during the treatment, which totally makes Clark a lot worse at this current time .

Must read more!
Laura

Lex: You should see my rates.


Clark: Lois? Why is the liquid inside green and glowing? Lois? Lois????


Clark: Yeah. Street level. Fourteen stories high.


Might??? Guess I need to work a little harder...


Tempus: (Picks head up) Someone call for me?

Unexpected free time - how fun! And wow - high praise to know it's been playing on your mind, this story. Glad you are enjoying it!

Lois definitely needed to talk things out with the Kents. Or how awkward would the conversation be later, right? "Sorry, I accidently killed your son..."

This whole thing is torture for the Kents. Unable to be with their son, having no direct say in his healthcare (even if they *do* trust Lois), and the fear they may never see him alive again. Not to mention how much they must fear for his heart if he gets better and Lois has the opportunity to decide if she really does want to stay with him or bolt.

Hope to see you around more!