I'm glad I'm catching up on this one!
“It says I made a horrible mistake,” Lois said regretfully.
Such a great scenario to set this up! And it feels so much like Lois to just make her entrance this way!
“We know our way around each other’s kitchens,” Lois admitted...
This got me -- just a little heartbreak, but so effectively understated.
“Oh, hush, Lois,” Martha reassured, reaching over to pat Lois’s hand. “It wasn’t until he got the job at the Daily Planet and started working with you that Clark was finally ready to settle down. Your presence in his life made him light up like I’ve never seen before. He never had anyone else in his corner except us. Before you, he seemed so lonely and adrift.” Martha smiled wistfully as she remembered the long years when Clark was off running around the world, trying to find his place. “We know how hard you’re working to protect Clark and prove his innocence. Your relationship will be stronger after all of this is over. The two of you will be back working together soon enough.”
I just love the way you're writing Martha here. I can really hear this in her voice, and I can feel it hitting just the right note with Lois.
“— special,” Martha cut in with a smile.
Hope your son enjoys the game!
I love this little tidbit. Between knowing about Milo's son and Ernie's family, it really feels like Clark's care for the lives of the people around him has rubbed off on Lois. It's such a delicate piece of character progression.
“So what should I do? Give her another chance?” Clark asked, looking over at his mom.
It's so like Clark to immediately jump to forgiveness. I feel like that's peak Superman to think she's worth another chance.
He realized that his parents were there not just for him but also for Lois. She needed more people in her corner, he thought. Watching his mom accept Lois made him realize that maybe Lois was also in his corner.
Every ! part ! of ! this!
His heart is so giving. And his earnest, naive confusion over what Lois' feelings are is just so sweet.
And yay for the Planet being restored! I love that plotline chugging away in the background!
Who does Clark know that has kind of money? Franklin Stern? S.T.A.R. Labs? Next part please. 