Thanks for all the comments. The mystery will unfold over the next few chapters. I changed a couple of lines this time around to match what I'm writing later.

Only two more chapters, then it's all new material! Let me know what you think!

Wow well that was a shock Rachel wanted to marry Clark and I guess he lead her on but never had that intent. Then someone was killed and they blame Clark, though we are all sure he was not resposible. Seems like he will have to straighten out his past to go on to his future. I hope Lois stays on his side. While she is at it, I hope she has it out with Rachel or puts her in her place. To say Clark doesn't care about people was just mean and so untrue. Poor Clark. Send him a kiss and a hug from me at least before you go on to the next chapter. Laura

*Simon* Hunt, Shayne, not Sherman Carol Sherman was the EPA front-lady in GGGoH, I think.

And hoo-boy, whatever happened was *bad.* Based on hints from IRC I think I know at least part of it, but there's still more to the story.

Also, I liked the careful wording at the end of the section -- Clark doesn't imply that *he* thought they were going to get married, or even suggested it, just that Rachel had thought it.

And on the comic relief side of things, loved the image of Lois climbing on things, straining to hear, and then slipping into the toilet. Too bad she didn't knock herself out; she might have come to with a vision, a picture in her head of the flux capacitor! Alas, she'll have to wait a while longer to discover that time travel is possible...

PJ

LOL, Pam, at the time travel is possible thingy.

Shayne, please do fix the Sherman/Simon gaffe, as I had to read it three times to figure it out. But ooooh, I *like* that he's really Jason Trask! You really like piling on the pressure, don't you?

The "almost got married" thing doesn't surprise me, but people dying does. Was it Trask back then, too?

Can't wait to see what happens next!

Hazel

Simon Hunt the reporter from the National Whisper? was it? is really Jason Trask.
Wow! That came as a surprise, but a delightful one considering all the possibilities that are opened up. I can't wait to see what you do with this.

I personally would like Lois to have washed her foot because now the image of her toilet bowl rinsed foot are sticking with me too long..l. and I can't get it out of my head.
But it was a nice bit of comic relief which was needed.

I know I'm retired, but my red pen came out of retirement for this sentence,

I don't think that police car's can brood. And which car pulled out of the parking lot? Would you consider changing the sentence?

Funny how the details of this part of the story have left my brain entirely. I remembered the date part, but none of the Smallville part. Thanks for the reminder.

gerry

Hi,

Great part.

TRASK WORKS FOR THE TABLOIDS!! hee> for Clark.

I like it!! Keep going!

TEEEEEJ

Cannot wait to figure out what's going on here...or what went on! Loving it!!

Christ, I feel bad for Clark. But...

I couldn't help but snark out some laughter! That's whatcha get for eavesdropping, Lois.

Interesting, interesting. Still can't wait to hear Clark's side of everything.

Jen

Hi,

I'm back, again!

Questions:

After Lois hearing that conversation between Rachel and Clark and knowing the feeling she have for him.

Would Lois try to investigate what happen ten years ago? If she is a good reporter she'll do it.


Will Lois tide Simon to Smallville and the incident?

Is Simon posing as reporter before Lois became one?

More ASAP, please.

MAF

I am dying of curiosity!

James