Just jotted this little vignette down... It's my explanation for why Clark always has a ready cup of coffee for Lois.

I want to write another longer fic, but have been searching for the right story... so meanwhile, here's a vignette to help me stir up my creative writing process.

That was not what I was expecting when I read the title!

Nice explanation. It works well, and there's something kind of 'awww' about Superman protecting a little plant.

Good luck with the longer story ... although this was great, too.

Corrina.

Hi MM,

That was hysterical!

I just wish I had thought of it.

Brava!

Joy,
Lynn

p.s., Any time you want to post anything -- be it a silly vignette like this or something longer, you have a pair of eager eyes awaiting you!

Thanks for my morning smile.

carol

Awesome! I laughed so hard! Then I went back to read it again and laughed some more. Congrats on picking a very original idea and executing it perfectly!

I loved that the plant was just like Clark - in need of sunlight and constantly being dumped on by Lois. That's going to have me smiling all day.

Very original, cute and funny. What an enjoyable story to read as I drink my first cup of coffee in the morning.

I loved it.

Kathy
www.chili-everyway.com

That was clever. I too was expecting something different from the title but I enjoyed what you wrote. I've only watched up to the middle of Season 2 but I remember Lois dumping coffee on that poor plant. That was sweet that Clark wants to look out for it - that the plant doesn't get to experience the good side of Lois.

Joan

yeah, that poor plant... but I don't think even Superman can bring it back to life

Thanks for the FDK love!

Female Hawk:
Yeah, that was why I gave it that title. No job too small for Superman. (I'm still catching up on 'Aussie Rules', btw...and I'm enthralled by your latest fic! When do we get the next part??)

Lynn:
Thanks for the vote of confidence!

Sue S.:
*Blushes from praise* And from one of my favorite authors, too! Thanks!!


It's interesting to me that many of you found it really funny. I didn't intend it to be humorous per se, but maybe just a bit sentimental. Either way, I'm glad you all enjoyed it!

Didn't expect that from the title, but it fit perfectly

I enjoyed it a lot too and found it humorous

You did a great job with this one and it was cute and "aww" too!

Really enjoyed your story! Very sweet, so Clark!!!

At least coffee grounds are good for plants(my husband takes ours for the flowerbeds anyway), so maybe there's hope if Clark can even just cut back on how much coffee Lois pours down on the poor thing. But I think he may need to start her off with a new plant, as that one looked pretty dead last I saw it!

Really cute! Clark is a softie.

Artemis

Great vignette.

And here I thought that Clark was looking out for Lois by bringing her coffee, but it turns out he was thinking of her poor plant all along.

You know, it's mentioned in several fanfics that Lois is death to plants, but in the show she has a rather lush collection of houseplants at home. Maybe it's just the office plants that suffer because she's so focused on her stories.

And don't feel bad about posting vignettes rather than long stories. Often a one-shot is all I have time to read, so I appreciate them.

Or it could simply be that the lighting in the office is bad. After all, her desk is in the middle of the room and probably does not get very many hours of sunlight each day....Hmmm... Maybe Clark should take the plan for a walk outside during his lunch hour.

Joy,
Lynn

What a great little vignette!

What a cute vignette! I love how Clark sees the parallels between Lois's treatment of him and her "dumping" on the plant. I never would have thought of that, but you lay it out so clearly. Nice insight! Fun and clever story.

Kathy

That was unexpected and quite precious! I love that Superman is defending a plant! You did quite nicely making a connection between Superman and the poor little thing!

Michael

I quite enjoyed this. It made me laugh, though the parallels drawn between the plant and Clark are sobering. Good thing Lois finally did notice Clark and show him a lot more of her better side. Thanks.