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Corrina.

So well written! I love the balance you are creating in Lois' struggle to want to help Clark, yet fearing what memories may be drudged up. I also wonder how you will handle his memory recovery -- part of me wishes he could forget his time in the cell forever, but that would have to include forgetting his time with Lois and we just can't have that! I trust you'll make it an interesting and satisfying ride, however it turns out... and based on the teaser for the next part, not sure how long Lois can hide the fact that he's... um, super.

Very interesting stuff. I'm both anxious for them to get on the road, and understanding of the fact that they need to rest a bit before they do. I feel sorry for Lois and her frustration over not knowing the best thing to do. Does she answer his questions? Let him figure things out for himself? Let's just hope Dr. Deter isn't the EPRAD psychiatrist.

Clark must be starting to clue in that he and Lois are more than just friends, though. Her level of upset must be obvious, as is the way she looks at him. And he correctly guessed that he'd given her flowers before, her favorite flowers ... and that's not something casual friends usually do for each other.

But she's not being honest with him when she is answering questions, is she? She'd told him he's not going to remember traumatic things, and that's just not true, on any level. Whether it's his memories of the cell he's trying to block out, or the memory of Nightfall, either would fall in the "psychological trauma" that Clark specifically asked about. And Clark is clearly more distressed about his situation than he's letting on to her.

More, please! I'm so anxious to see where this goes next.

Kathy

This is sooooo good. There's a gigantic angst pit hanging between both of them as Lois tries not to tell him things about his horrible captivity.

The pit's going to burst at some point.

Jen

shayne terry wrote a beautiful piece called "fugue" I think? with a mild similarity -- an amnesiacal clark who broke his razor or scissor or something

A quick note about posting schedule.

On Tuesday afternoon, I'll be at the Hawks/Geelong game, and then I have rather extensive plans to (hopefully) celebrate - meaning I will be away from my computer for at least 24 hours.

So - do you want part three tonight (Monday evening)? Or wait until Wednesday evening or possibly Thursday morning?

Thanks to MM, Kathy, Jen, and Joy for leaving FDK!!

Corrina.

Part 3 tonight of course! And part two was great. I am confused by his reaction to himself. Is it his lack of recognition? I can't wait to find out. Laura

Here on the west coast no one would serve bagels without cream cheese; butter and jelly too, but not without cream cheese.

Someone please tell me if this is different on the east coast/DC. or midwest of the US. ??

Thanks, Corrina

Great part again!

I also love how you set this up and Lois' being careful what she answers and reveals and Clark asking questions and then wanting to talk about Lois!

Also, when Clark deduced that his amnesia was psychological and Lois stated that it was trauma-induced or something similar - that wasn't very honest of her, but she clearly wants to protect Clark (from bad memories and all).

Oh, and I thought it good that they rest a bit at the base and recuperate a little.

I see H3 is up !

I'm wondering. Is she referring to the alien-warden-thingy or the undercover-spying-thingy?

Hmm... I'm actually more worried that Clark's current warden might try to experiment with him.

Poor girl, she sure is at the breaking point by now.

And some crazy extrapolation, given his lack of glasses: I can't help but wonder how Clark would approach the subject of Lois returning from taking her shower and Clark seeing her in the all-together. Should be fun, him obsessing about whether to ask why she's naked or just assume that they're actually more than acquaintances.

And speaking of wishful thinking. I actually read this as "three parts tonight" and couldn't stop obsessing about how a short absence would prompt so many chapters, not that I would complain

Michael

Here bagelries would offer cream cheese (often in several different flavours), but many people would not choose to get it, and individuals might well serve bagels sans cream cheese. Evan might simply have chosen not to buy the cream cheese. A lack of cream cheese would not be that big a deal here in my part of the east coast. Are there any denizens of New York City here? If so, what say you?

And since I am posting in this thread anyway, I'd like to take the opportunity to thank Corrina publicly for giving us this masterpiece. I usually give her all of my comments at the beta reading stage, but here I'll add my voice to the throngs chanting, "Brava!"

Joy,
Lynn

I've family realized that you're not trying to drive us crazy. But you sure are driving Lois nuts!She's having to hold back so much (both emotionally and physically), that she's bound to explode! Then again... maybe once she can let out all that pent up 'stress' they'll both benefit from it

Anyway, all things considered, I think she's holding up quite decently. Not telling Clark anything has got to be really difficult, yet she's somehow coping.

And once again, I'm loving Scardino en Shadbolt. You've managed to build two supporting characters that seem both realistic and likeable within their roles.

How on earth do you answer that question? OK.


I enjoyed the scene of Lois trying so hard to ignite a spark of memory, and Clark picking up on it. And then this:
This is getting good!

Off to comment on part 3.

PS - Loving this story!

MozartMaid

That's a good summation of this chapter - Lois (and me ) trying to get the balance right.

Kathy

Kathy, I assume you are referring to this ...

Lois didn't answer Clark's first question. She answered his second - that the need to escape something traumatic is not the primary reason for his amnesia.

The 'psychological trauma' could be a factor - but the timing suggests that it has more to do with flying head-on into a giant asteroid.

Jen The pit is going to burst?

Joy I haven't read that story. Although the more I thought about the amnesiac Clark storyline, the more I realised how much the show had simply glossed over.

Laura You were meant to be confused but all was explained in the next part.

Evelyn In the beta, Iolanthe said something like 'what? no cream cheese?' but I thought it was a joke. Ooops.

DW

Lois trying to protect Clark is a thread that runs through this entire fic. She's still trying to protect him. And don't forget that, although her agent training might have included some psychology, she isn't trained for this situation. She'd just doing the best she can, because it's better for Clark than seeking professional help.

Michael
I figured she was reminding Scardino that she was the (only) one who had dealt appropriately with Clark when he was in the cell.

Clark's glasses help him not to use the x-ray vision, but he still has to turn it on (or else Superman would see everyone naked!)

Lynn As I have discovered, the USA is a very diverse nation.

Cristina Poor Lois. As soon as she gets settled into one scenario, everything changes. But she's a spy - she should be used to this.

Vicki There were going to be a couple of awkward moments. I think Evan was pretty keen to get out of there before Clark could ask too many questions.

Thanks for the FDK. You guys rock!

Corrina.

True. I was just saying... wishful thinking or daydreaming on his part could go long ways

Michael