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I do have a tiny morsel of an idea for a prequel set just after Clark's initial reveal to the world. In fact this prequel tiny morsel came first but didn't grow big enough. Instead this look further into the future arrived. There is a tiny morsel of a sequel also bouncing around in my head. Whether either of them will ever grow into complete stories remains to be seen.

I really enjoyed this alt-alt-tale.

Yes! Yes! Yes! Fun tale. Nice to see Lois making the movers and shakers squirm.

What a fun story!

Hee hee.

Delightful tale.

I'm not a fan of that kind of television but you showed us a great show! I hope you will write the sequel.

Thanks for the comments, especially as it has been a busy few days for most of you I guess.

</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thank you very much. I've got the prequel and sequel ides in my notebook - they are not forgotten. Don't know when I'll do them though.

Thank you very much.

Me neither, I hate the awkwardness and embarrassment when the interviewer challenges someone. In fact the whole point of the story is NOT the show but the changing 'celebrity crush' that Lois and Clark harbor. But I felt I needed to write the whole show rather than just go 'and then Lois challenged Lex about his business'. It would be a bit lame, and the story would feel empty.

Anyway, neither the prequel or sequel are going to be another 'show'. They focus much more fully on the 'celebrity crush' aspect.

But at the moment, there is actually little change they will be written, so if anyone feels led by their muse ...

I could never see Lois on television. Too high profile for her to investigate effectively if she was with a TV news show. Not enough of her own content either.

But...Lois with a show like this? Minions for her to command? Things just got scary. A squad of Jimmys and investigative staff to follow up on her hunches. The chance to expose the corrupt underbelly in a public forum. Wow. Pure Lois. Great idea and well written.

Clark was well written. Going public at 18 is so different, though. I'd like to hear how that happened--and what happens next. Thanks for the story!

Repeat post. Gotta stop hitting the wrong button.

This is a very fresh look at our favorite couple! It is hard to imagine Lois as anything else but a print reporter! Nonetheless the crisp writing transports us into another alternative world where Lois is a TV personality and Clark reveals who he is to the world voluntarily.

Lex on a TV show? Unthinkable. I can't imagine he would allow himself to be put on the hot seat like that.

This is the first time Mrs. Cox is a good person, who works at a foundation for Clark of all people!

WoW!

You can't stop here! Sequel!

Victoria,

Delightful story and I will add my vote to the other requests for a sequel.

More comments - oooo thanks.

Yeah, but that's cannon Lois you could never see in this situation. That's the beauty of AU.

Thanks. You see - and alt Lois might very well have this life!

Thank you. Clark needed to come across as perfect, he had to get all his answers to Lois correct, he had to still be shy, loveable Clark and he had to be bigger than life Superman.

In regards to why Clark went public at 18 there was one line in the story. A prequel would probably explain even more, but it pretty much is covered by that line...

Basically a secret, especially a deep, dark, dangerous one, is something that can be held over you. Blackmail, fear, worry. It's with you constantly. But in the end the most worrying part of Clark's secret is that he'll be taken away, captured, hidden. If the whole world knows he exists then how could the government take him without the whole world knowing. They couldn't sneak him off and secrete him away in this world.

Thank you. It is a bit of a surprising change for our characters isn't it. but then I have read other alt worlds even more different.

Publicity. It's all about publicity and this is a popular show with a sexy female host. He really didn't expect to be exposed by Lois.

You are the only one who has mentioned Clark's assistant so far. Is it Mrs Cox? Shall I tell you?


Yes, it is. She is obviously a very efficient assistant, as we have seen in cannon universe. But there are many ramifications and ripples from Clark revealing himself at 18. That was nine years ago. What were minor (or major) characters doing nine years ago and would having this Superman appear change their outlook on life, change their hope for the future, change their aspirations and career goals.

As you can see Mrs Cox is not the only one who has had a career change ... has Lois ended up on TV as a byproduct of Clark?

I'll try, I promise. I did get a few hours yesterday when there was nothing to do but write and I got an opening scene of the prequel written.

Thank you Ken. I think it will bug me if I don't ever get round to it, but time is a big factor.

If anyone else wants to take a shot I can pass on what I've got so far ...

I would like to see this story and learn why Clark thinks he is at risk for this to happen, and how he came to this life-altering decision.

Quite honestly, I've usually been comfortable with the idea of an "in front of the camera" version of Lois. When the new52 came about I had a few mental images of the kind of news anchor that version might be and one of them was a mix of Mika Brzezinski(spelling may not be correct there, but she's the co-host of Morning Joe) and Savannah Guthrie. A bit of the hard-hitting kind and the slightly sympathetic kind. Your version of Lois, fits that mental image quite easily. I can so see Clark making semi-regular stops on her show after this.

What a fun story!

You've got an interesting setup here. With both of them having crushes on each other, how will they get a real relationship started? Neither seems to be worried about their own celebrity status, though, so it might not be that difficult. Each one seems more star-struck by the other than worrying that the other would be into them just for their celebrity image.

Hi Victoria!

Oh boy. Now that’s a premise!

/points at Superman in a world run by Jason Trask/

Lex Luthor, the most eligible bachelor around?

Aww…she’s all in heat and stuff

Oops?

My son has finally found an interest in concubines! I thought that would never happen.

So… ?

He could have invited her to the annual New Year’s shindig at the Foundation. He could have instituted it 4 years ago, waited a year to let it settle and then invite Lois by last year’s New Year.

LOIS: Yes, I want to expose something of him.

Hmm…

Love sick stalker that requires his target to setup leadlined drapes?

Fishing for votes?

Huh. So, previous administration? Now, Lois, that’s a low blow! Now, go, and get yourself five slaps on your heiny from Superman.

He could go as Krampus. Also, why isn’t Lois dressing up as a Naughty Elf for the run?

That should be easy to check.

She digging in dirt? She does know that digging in dirt usually gets you dirty yourself, right?

What’s going on?

Michael

It's scheduled into the prequel ... if I ever do it.

Thanks. I wrote this Lois as fiery, blunt, agressive and forthright as the one we know, but there is a softer edge - pandering to the audience, the 'showbusiness', the friendliness, the humour which tempers it all down. Glad it worked.

Yeah, there's no worry about current 'celebrity status' although ... it is the other persons 'celebrity status' which started off the crushes strangely enough.

Hi Michael. I'm looking forward to your comments ... here we go.

Thanks. Now - did the story live up to it or not?

LOL. Nope (deadpan). They are cheering for the next guy about to come through the door. You know, the one that is actually the main character.

Yes, her personal hope for tonight is to get past her teenage crush.

Well, I couldn't actually see Luthor approving a visit by the Man of Steel, could you?

Hey ... he wouldn't necessarily take her up on the offer, but he wouldn't be annoyed at her attentions!!!!

Mmmmmmm

Ooooh. Nice idea. *ponders*

Maybe when she was a teenager ... now she's trying to kill those thoughts.

It's just notes from the director and some questions from the viewers to put into part two.

Oh my. Yeah, something like that.

Could be ... he is genuine, but nothing wrong with free positive publicity though.

Actually - just elected in was actually 're-election'. I only meant to point out that the election had been recent and was nothing to do with his decision.

I'm guessing there's plenty that want to see that...

Uh huh. *nods*

It's not really dirt. In the end, even if she is right, all it proves is that the Superman Foundation has lousy administration.

He's extremely unhappy about the orphanage. He's speed-read through the file Lois tossed across and it has greatly upset him.

Yes, Cox. When Clark reveled himself to the world nine years ago a lot of girls/women got a different view of the world, different aspirations, than they'd had before. He inspired quite a few changes in lives to those in the Cannon universe.

Not quite - but it is terminal.

LOL. Not quite that much, she did have it all just in her arms.



thanks

Katherine
This might be one of those times when you gotta write a sequel. Under the spotlight deserves a wider treatment!

It seems that some people want to know why Clark revealed himself at 18 - that would be the prequel - and some want to see Lois and Clark get together - that would be the sequel.

How much am I going to get 'bugged' by people for these two?

A lot!

Consider that the ultimate compliment to have your fellow FoLC's looking for both stories.

Think Kerth.

Consider this an offical "BUGGING YOU" post!



*does her best Oliver impersonation*

More, please?

Hi Victoria!

Yeah, I was entertained throughout. It was very well executed!

But the mayor has already entered…
CLARK:

You mean like this?


What Lex hears: “She’s a professional.”

I’m blaming Virginia and her “As the Cape Flaps”…

Yeah. But it does make it hard to explain to the noisy reporter lady…

What? I’m sure she would have been able to ply him in the most intimate ways. Erm…I mean she would have been able to ply the most intimate secrets out of him that way.

So…gay, then?



Unfortunately, these thoughts are about as hard to kill as the guy they’re centered around.



Well, countries have fallen over less…

Yeah. I expected him to be worried because he’s actually hidden something. Or realized that something nefarious was going on.

What? Wasn’t I supposed to laugh?

See? 0.1 second to get home, 20x as long to read the stuff…



Well…Clark certainly had no clue. But between Mr. Sole-Savior-Of-The-Universe and his crushing and Ms.-I’ll-kill-him-or-I’ll-snog-him it’s hard to form an informed decision how she came across to normal folk.

Well…they do lack a certain kind of Evil Mastermind type of planning…

Yeah…it was sweet. But it’s still like LnC ending after the Pilot. Or possibly even after HoL. Besides, ever since LnC didn’t get a 5th season, FoLCs are a sucker for sequels

There's a happy tradition of stake-outs on the boards...
Michael

I'd love to see a sequel AND a prequel (not necessarily in that order), but I'm willing to let your muse get the stories to your satisfaction before posting.

Hey! Oh, wait. Nah, that's probably a pretty accurate description. Never mind.

Thank you.

*sigh* 'Bug' away ... but please also find me some extra hours/days in the week to write in.

*nods* Michael.

A giant sinking black hole ... yeah I think that might be the level of attraction. I'm also guessing that both of them are past the event horizon.

Hmmm, you know ... Lois' fantasies .. er dreams ... later on that night might venture into 'backstage' territory, and the idea of accidentally bumping into him, leading to ...

*sighs and shakes head* Tut tut

Spot on!

Nah, nothing nefarious, just our boy scout that has the weight of the world on his shoulders.

Michael </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Okay, okay. I have a couple of pages down for the prequel ... but that's it for the moment.

LOIS:
CLARK:

What? What? /points at often in media presented sterotype/

Michael