I will certainly be looking forward to Friday!
This is the perfect Christmas story. You've created such an 'atmosphere' while reading--from all the love and warmth found at the Kent's home, to the meal/tree/fire, and mostly, with all the lovely feelings and emotions building up between Lois and Clark. It really feels like a continuation of that amazing scene at the end of SG--the magic that radiates between them--it is totally here now lighting up the story, just as it was as those carolers interrupted the 'moment' Lois and Clark were having in our Christmas episode
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Are you kidding? You saved me from two days of eating leftovers and cleaning my apartment. I think I got the better end of the deal.” She shot Clark a playful look. “I was actually trying to figure out how I could get your son to keep me company when he called this morning.”
Clark laughed as he set her bag down in the hallway before moving to help her off with her coat. “Which were you going to ask me to do? Eat the leftovers or clean your apartment?”
Her eyes twinkled at him. “You mean I had to choose?”
Again, like in the last part, the teasing. Wow--it's just so fun to read. So flirty, so light-hearted. I could just picture Lois and Clark doing a back-n-forth like this. And them loving every moment of it
“Sometimes,” he admitted, replacing the covers, but his voice grew tender as he looked into her eyes. “But not as much as I’d miss Metropolis.”
She looked up at him, swallowing a little nervously. “So you’re in Metropolis to stay, then? I mean, you’re not planning to leave anytime soon and move somewhere else?”
Clark caught his breath as he saw the anxious expression on her face. He already knew the answer to her question, but seeing it reflected in her eyes made him all the more sure. “Lois,” he whispered, “I’ve found everything I’ve ever wanted in Metropolis.”
They stared into each other’s eyes for a moment in silent communication, and Clark felt himself begin to lean towards her. Lois’s gaze flickered to his lips, then back up to his eyes, her own dark and luminous as she, too, leaned closer
And then you give us lovelines like this
. Trying to get more information without really asking the questions. Saying more than you are saying by answering the questions. All the meaning implied. And all those just about moments when you think they are going to kiss. Love this--perfect
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Unfortunately, Clark misinterpreted the shiver, and instantly pulled back. “Oh, geez, Lois, I’m sorry. I completely forgot I was supposed to start a fire, and now you’re cold.”
For once it wasn't Martha or Jonathan...Oh, Clark. And they were having such an intimate moment at the tree, too.
Lois squeezed his hand as they walked back into the kitchen to retrieve her suitcase, deliberately not letting go, and felt her heart flutter when he squeezed back
Great detail--this added a lot
What a lovely Christmas present you have given us--looking foward to the next part...
Laura
The repeated parent interruptus was excellent...hold onto that unresolved sexual tension just a little bit longer. 
I can't wait until Friday! 
Thanks for reading!