This story is in answer to Virginia and Groobie's The Canterbury Tales of Metropolis Challenge.

I just re-watched The Foundling the other day, and this story sprang up as a result. My apologies if I didn't get Jack's voice down quite right. If I had had more time, I would also have watched the later shows he appears in; but if I had waited to write this until I had time to do that, I probably wouldn't be able to post this for another year or two...

As always, all feedback appreciated.

Joy,
Lynn

Jack is rough around the edges, but he has plans for himself and his brother. It's a good thing Clark has him in his corner.

I liked the non-direct path you took to Jack saying he knows Clark's secret. His voice sounded pretty much what I expected Jack to sound like inside his head.

Also, side-note, it was groobie and I who started this challenge; although, DC did add some Questionable Evidence.

Finding the stuff in a dumpster was the lie he told Luthor. He was the one who pulled the b&e on Clark's apartment.

Always did love that Clark and Jack bonded in their own way. And, a few years ago when I rewatched the series for the first time in forever, I did think that Jack knew the secret. Especially during Fly Hard.

Anyway, loved the little look into his mind!

Morgana, I agree completely. This was just one example of how Clark could help people in ways that Superman never could.

Virginia and Groobie, mea culpa! I had clicked on the wrong link to get to the challenge page, and saw DC's name on the post. Had I looked more carefully, I would have realized that hers was the last post in the thread, not the first one. I've changed the challenge attribution in my earlier post to give you two the proper credit.

Ken, right you are. I had tried to write the story in such a way that the reader would get a lot more from Jack's answer than would the person who was asking him about Clark. Jack actually told the dumpster lie more than once in the episode, so I figured he'd stick with it in the story.

Deadly Chakram, glad you enjoyed the story. I agree with you. I'm not sure when he figured it out, but I am positive that he knew in FH.

Joy,
Lynn

Woo hoo! Another tale! I really think they should have brought Jack back in a later episode, even if they weren't going to use him as a series regular. He absolutely knew that Clark was Superman, and it would have been interesting to see how Jack's character developed, and how Clark reacted to a less-than-trustworthy person knowing his secret.

Loved this peek into Jack's thoughts. Delightful tale!

Loved this, Lynn, and really excited for another Tale ...

I have to say, I really enjoyed the wordage in this piece. I thought you did a fantastic job of capturing Jack--and all the little details brought so much character into the story. My favorite word choice/saying you used was 'Way I figger'--how awesome!

By FH Jack completely is on to Clark. Those looks he gives Clark are priceless! I would have loved to see him in episodes later in the series--he was such a unique character.

Great job!
Laura

Susan, I agree completely. The show's writers let slide some really interesting possible story lines.

Incidentally, is it just me, or do you, too, think the actor who played Jack looked a lot more like Dean than did Michael Landes? If so, and if the official reason for switching Jimmy actors is genuine (I suspect it is not), then it might not be too surprising that Jack didn't show up more than he did. One wonders at the original casting, though, if similar appearances had been a concern.

Cuidadora, glad you enjoyed the story. Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback.

Laura, no doubt in my mind, either, that Jack knew. Hmmm... I can't think of much Jack fanfic. Have there been any stories written about Jack and how his knowledge affects Clark? (When, if ever, does Clark realize that Jack knows?)

Joy,
Lynn

But what when they come raiding the office to catch Lois Lane?



Like all that property-damage he does?

‘Cause he gets some?

He likes the punishment?



Cute one! Makes one think about finding time to rewatch

Michael

Or springing a certain female reporter from jail.

That's quite the compliment. Thank you. (I know I've forgotten a lot from the series myself. One thing I'm looking forward to in retirement -- some years hence -- is having the time to rewatch the series.)

Joy,
Lynn