Cute, funny, great fun.

Yes, I can see that being a problem - Maybe Superman needs to buy a machine publicly and fly off with it to an unknown destination, saying he's found an alternative solution to the problem.

Haha. I always thought Lois would have had more questions for Clark. There is no way she would have just let it go so quickly like she did in the show. Funny how everyone else seems preoccupied with it as well.

LOL this looks fun!

Very fun. Clark did the only thing he could think of to explain away his super suits, but this story is a good reminder that there are always consequences to our actions. Sometimes they're good, like protecting our secret identity. Sometimes they're bad, like becoming famous for washing Superman's unmentionables. And in Clark's case ...

Now that Lois is thinking and looking at S-man in regular clothes, I think that Clark should just tell her. That way he's in charge of the when and where she discovers his secret.

Interesting mention of the robbery at Mazik's jewelers. Does this mean that Jace and Nigel are about to kidnap Jonathan and Martha?

More, please?
B

Great start! Poor Clark.

LOL adorable story. More soon! Laura

That was just hilarious and so very dangerous for Clark's secret identity. None are so blind as those who refuse to see.

Artemis

You had me throughout the entire 1st part. Loved it!

Good problems solving, Lois!

Very Very Funny!

Just like she'd love him if he were an ordinary fellow. Poor Clark. There's no winning here.

I have no idea where this is leading. I'm also nervous about the Mazik Jewelry heist report. And I'm guessing that's tied to Lois finding out (re: cupping her jaw)... unless of course, she spies Clark in his underwear and remembers the 'Superman' from her shopping exposition.

Thank you brightening my evening with this little gigglefest.

I love the premise for this story! You know, it really is remarkable that half of Metropolis (Lois included) didn't stake out Clark's apartment after he announced to the world that he does Superman's laundry.

I like the mention of Mazik's too. Are we about to launch into the kidnapping of the Kents?

I wonder if Lois is going to finally put CK and S together in her mind. Maybe start playing with the website again and place designer sunglasses on the picture of Superman and have the little light bulb turn on.

One little quibble though - if Lois left the windows of the Jeep rolled down so that someone could steal the "gift" of garbage, they probably would have stolen the entire vehicle. I know it doesn't always happen, but Lois *does* have a nice Jeep.

Can't wait for more!

Didn't there used to be an expression, "hanging out the dirty linen," that spoke of letting everyone know secrets of the laundry and family secrets? This is what came to mind when I read this beginning of this story. Wonder what Lois will learn as she probes into the laundry of Superman?

Enjoying this gentle story.
Pat

I've heard that trash present before. I think it actually happened and in New York. You'll have to ask Nan about why the car wasn't stolen, too.

Tara

I lived in New York a long time ago, when the crime problem was actually a lot worse than it is now. The incident happened when I was there, and later, when something brought it to mind, I realized it was exactly the kind of thing that Lois would think of.

As for why her car wasn't stolen, that you'll have to wait for. <g>

Thanks for the fdk, everyone. I haven't had this much in a long time.

Nan

This was so LOL and cute!

And the trash present was

Cannot wait for part 2!

Yeah. I always heard it as "airing your dirty laundry" - it might be regional the use of what words. I'm a NYer born and raised. But basically it means the same thing - letting your dirty little secrets out in the open for everyone to see.

Thanks for the fdk, everyone. I haven't had this much in a long time.

You haven't been posting much in a long time.

Oh I like the present in the car idea. Glad to see we'll find out why Lois' car wasn't stolen too. My uncle, a number of years ago, went to Little Italy in NY and his car was broken into. All of the Christmas presents were taken but the car wasn't - I have no idea why not - he usually has really nice cars.

I was thinking for a minute that Clark makes sure that Superman doesn't eat in public, but wasn't there one episode where Superman buys a coffee from a coffee stand?

And of course, "being famous for doing Superman's laundry" brought Female Hawk's fine fic, "The Press Conference" to mind.

Please post more soon! What will Lois do, and when will she see the obvious?

For some unknown, strange reason, I was really scratching my head over the title. It sounded like a short comedy piece without A-plot. But that didn't compute. It's not your M.O. Of course, I could have simply shrugged and read on, instead of thinking long and hard about it. Which I did, of course



*Really*, Clark?

See?

I'm wondering if the waitress is a groupie or been bought by the Digger?

Sounds like Lois got a new hobby. Or, well, a new means to exercise her hobby.

Oh boy.

Nah...

So, how many parts are you figuring? Ballpark wise? And when might we be getting another morsel?

Michael

Probably only one or two more parts, although you never know for sure. Sometimes these things grow without warning.

I've been working on the next part but I won't be able to post until next week, at least. I got an unexpected call from my son, who is in Arkansas. His company downsized and he was one of several casualties. Since he is now jobless and living with a friend, I am making a fast trip get him. He needs a place to stay until he can find another job, and since he has limited funds and Greyhound won't let him bring his cat (I raised my kids not to abandon a pet, ever) we're driving out to get him. It's a 26 hour trip one way, and Chuck and I are going to alternate driving so we can make it in the shortest possible time.

I'm glad you liked the first part. I don't envision anything *too* heavy in it, but again, you never know. <g>

Nan

Hi Nan:
Your life is certainly never dull. Have a safe drive there and back. When Chuck is driving, maybe you can think up more plot for this cute little story. I find I do great plotting when I'm being driven and do not have to concentrate on the road.
I loved the bit with the waitress wanting to know details about Superman's suits. So realistic. I love Clark being embarrassed, especially when Lois doesn't know yet.
Keep safe.
Artemis
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