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I've always thought that Jack knew more than what he let on. And it was weird that no one seemed to ever know about or mention the K-cage ever again.

*Squeee* As great as I had hoped it would be. Jack is so awesome. I wish they had used him a bit more. I remember that at first I didn't like him but he definitely grew on me. I like him as much as Jimmy (second season and on), but for different reasons.
Anyway, I wonder what Dr. Klein thinks of the cage and what he's going to do with it. Sequel??? 😏
Well, thanks for writing this. Great reading during my lunch.

My favorite part.

I love how its so obvious to Jack. I also liked when Jack gave Clark a hard time for wanting Lois to love him instead of Superman. Classic.

And I love how it answers another question - Where was Jack in S2?

Excellent.

I always thought Jack had figured out that CK=S. Great story.

Thanks, Blue!

I wasn't a big fan of Jack when I was a kid watching the original airing, but as an adult, I enjoy the character and see a lot of untapped potential with the character. I wish he'd been around for a little longer, or at least given a proper send-off (a problem with Cat Grant too).

Dr. Klein is probably scratching his head going "what in the world?"

But it would explain some of the K that STAR Labs has in their vault...that the Lakes stole later on.

Thanks for reading! Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for reading!

Jack is a very perceptive kid. He would have to be, to survive on the streets AND make sure his little brother did too. He's also got just the right amount of cheek to give Clark a hard time about being "insecure" - because of course he only partially understands the pressures of being Superman and wanting to be perceived in the right manner.

I DID try to tie up all the loose ends - where Jack disappeared to, why the cage was never mentioned ever again, why no one seemed to notice that Clark looked like death when he made it to the wedding, why no one noticed how long he was missing for.

Glad you enjoyed it!

After the things he saw Clark do in Fly Hard, there's zero chance Jack didn't figure it out.

Thanks for reading!

What a heart-warming story! And I like the way it ties up what happened to the cage and why Jack was mysteriously missing when the next season started

I always liked Jack and thought that he'd figured out Clark was Superman as well. I like the send off you've given Jack that we didn't really get on the show.

I love it! As far as I'm concerned, this is now canon.

I loved it. I too am convinced that Jack figured it out in that episode where they were held as hostages.

Keep writing for this fandom :-)

Stories like this just keep me coming back for more. Thanks so much for a real treat!


See, Jack isn't just a street kid, the guy appreciates a lovely day and he's an ace researcher. Acquiring this skill is definitely going to be of assistance to him in the future. Like say, college? With this new-found determination, our young Jack can move beyond the past and into a very bright future.


Okay it doesn't take a genius to recognize Clark health has taken a beating, especially since a man like him is usually the picture of health. Nonetheless in the wake of Luthor's suicide it is unlikely anyone would take notice. But Jack did. He is truly concerned about his friend/brother/mentor.


Forget it Clark. You are not going to bluff your way out of this one.


Observant. Smart. Loyal. At the risk of facing a jail sentence he is willing to get rid of that damnable cage. That's what friends do.


It's okay Jack. A fresh start is just what you and Denny need.

DC, excellent explanations all around!

Love this story! You've solidified Jack as intelligent, thoughtful and a hero in his own right. I love how many heroes there are in LnC fan fiction. Some are quiet, unassuming like Clark and others more splashy like Superman. And now your Jack has stepped into being a hero, working from the shadows and underground Metropolis, turning skills as a thief and his connections into a good deed. Could this be a harbinger of Jack's future?

And he definitely needs a new start far far away from Metropolis.

Thanks, E! Glad you enjoyed it. Poor Jack never got a proper send off in canon, I hope this did him justice!

Thanks so much! Even as a kid, it was blaringly obvious to me that Jack totally had Clark figured out.

Wow! That is some high praise indeed! Thank you!

Thank you! I agree! If Jack didn't suspect in Foundling with the globe stuff, he HAD to have known by the end of Fly Hard. Plus, some of the things he says and looks he gives Clark nail the fact that he knows.

Hi, Morgana!

Glad you enjoyed the story! I also love little looks into the characters like this, especially when it gives us something the show wasn't able to, due to time restrictions and random studio shakeups/decisions not to keep characters around.

Thanks for reading!

Thanks for the high praise! Glad you enjoyed the story. I'm sure Jack went on to do some amazing things in his own right.

Ugh, this was flawless! Per usual Well done, Vicki!

Your characterization of Jack was well-rounded and magnificent. I love the amount of attention to detail you have in here. That Jack noticed Clark was missing, that he noticed Perry not-so-subtly not-noticing, that he watched Lois' reaction as she searched out Clark... But even you adding in the details about Jack going to live with his aunt. I know he was written out a little hastily in the show, but I never even considered it being a protection for his reputation to leave Metropolis. Very clever!

And of course, I felt every ounce of Jack's worry and Clark's pain bleeding through the screen. I would love to see more stories including Jack in the future, whether in this same vein is up to you. But all in all, phenomenal job!