So... did I surprise you?

ML

Ooooh, Martha's going to be in so much troooouble. I love it!!!

Poor stubborn Clark thinking only that one thing can cure him. His depression is heartwrenching.


Sometimes those Kent men need a woman to kick them in the head. I'm so glad Martha has taken it on herself to do just that!

Me thinks that Clark's not going to be happy when Lois shows up and he's looking like this:

Let's hope this was one of those days he decided to shower.

Lex was resurrected! Yikes! Glad that it didn't even register on Lois's heart-o-meter. Diana Stride never found out about CK=S, phew!

I am disappointed by one thing, though... That I have to wait another 24 hours!!! before the next part is posted! ARRRGH! Sigh.

PS: Is 8 the number of parts for the entire story or just "episode 1"?

PPS: M&J found Clark at dusk, not late at night. (I watched Tempus Fugitive recently... actually, I was just about to turn it on again to do some research.)

There are 8 parts in episode 1, Virginia.

Thanks. I'll change it.

ML

Loved that Martha finally decided to call Lois, have her fly out to Smallville and then start the story at Shuster's Field!

She is going to be in trouble, until Clark realizes that he should have done that long ago.

Can't wait for part 3!

Oh I love it when Martha interferes! You sure did surprise me. Can't wait to see Lois' reaction.

Way to take the bull by the horns Martha!

I like the way you've integrated Lex and Diana Stride with subtle variation due to the differing circumstances.

Joan

love

Yay yay yay! Another MLT story!

The Clark in this fic isn't quite as resolute as the Superman shown in canon ("I believe we're all put on this Earth - or whatever planet we come from - to do the best we can.")

Of course, being blinded is a horrific thing and no wonder Clark is grieving. Plus, he's separated himself from Lois (always a bad thing.)

Good for Martha - she knows Lois is The One. Why else would she tell Lois the big secret? Yay for Martha overcoming years of keeping her mouth shut, to tell someone outside the family.

What is the antidote for Superman's blindness? I guess I'll just have to read and find out!

Glad you guys are enjoying the story so far. And thanks for letting me know.

I struggled with that issue, too. But I figured that I'd allow Clark a little slack - given what he's lost. Yes, he's grieving, but he also believes he's doing the right thing. And we all know what a stubborn lunkhead Clark can be when he believes he's right . Besides, it's not where he starts that matters. It's where he finishes.

It's sort of like the old story about the man trying to get his donkey to move. He does everything he can think of but the donkey won't move. An old timer comes along and says you just have to talk nicely to the donkey and he'll do whatever you want. So the young guy gives it a try - with no results. The old timer rolls his eyes and picks up a 2x4. To the astonishment of the young guy, he wacks the donkey across the head. Then he whispers something in the donkey's ear and the donkey instantly moves.

"What did you do that for?" the young guy demands. "I thought you said I just had to talk softly to the donkey."

"Well," the old timer replies, "you've got to get his attention first."

So don't worry. Now that the 2x4 has arrived in Smallville, things are bound to change

ML

/gets popcorn/



Lot's of fun, ML!

Michael