A/N: Okay so this one is going to be an epic/mid-length. This is the continuation to Ghost From the Past. If you haven't read it you can check it out here. I highly recommend it but it isn't required for this one to make sense. I've written almost half of this one already so posting schedule should remain pretty regular once a week or more depending on my mood or how much harassment I get in comments


Fair warning to all: This is an emotional story. The discussion of child loss is here. (Again, read Ghost From the Past) They lost their child and will still be feeling that loss even with the arrival of another child.

That all being said I hope you enjoy this fic. It is very near and dear to my heart. Comments, questions, etc are welcome. Keep in mind the Lois and Clark in this fic are quite different from cannon b/c of their experiences. (Again, read Ghost From the Past)

That is all you will get for warnings and triggers etc...

I hope you all have fun reading this one. Trailer: My Own Worst Enemy and Fanfiction Banner: My Own Worst Enemy

Okay. Adding Ghosts from the Past to the list of fics I'm definitely going back for....

This was so much more than a teaser!! First of all, you've got me hooked for sure. I was a little bit confused by some parts, but it was all clarified as I read on, and I'm sure having read the first fic would have cleared some stuff up automatically. Sam knowing that CK=S and telling Lois was big, Lex squaring off against Intergang, This mysterious Darryl character that was introduced so threateningly and then killed off... I love so much of this already! And of course, I love Baby Jon already, too

Can't wait to read more! When are you anticipating posting the whole thing? Is it soon? Is it far? Don't mind me, I'll bide the time with the prequel fic... for now...

Hi Mouse!

Okay, so the first half was actually the last part of what happened in Ghost From the Past. I put it in there to give a refresher for everyone that had read it and help those that hadn't read the story before.

Yes there's a LOT of twists and turns in this one. Lex Luthor vs Intergang will make for some great rivalries. Fun Fact: Darryl is actually the name of that Intergang guy we always saw on the monitors in the show. They named him 'Mr. Darryl' in the script.

There are a lot of sub plots going on that will kinda come together in this one. Nowhere near as many as WCCCD was but these are kinda sewn tightly together to keep the flow. I hope you enjoy reading Ghost From the Past and catching up on this one. This little series is near and dear to my heart.

I plan on posting one chapter a week as time permits but there may be a delay the weekend of September 8th b/c I'm taking my son to see Superman (Dean Cain) at Wizard World in Nashville for his birthday weekend. Other than that it should be a pretty regular posting schedule. I've got a good bit of this already written.

I have not read Ghosts from the Past and I'm not sure I can read an emotional story right now. This one has a lot of angsty elements and although it looks intriguing, I'll probably need to check back with this story during a school break. Good luck!

Hi BJ,

Yeah, this is an emotional story, to say the least as was Ghost from the Past, but well worth a read when you have the time to invest. Hence, the trigger warning at the beginning. Good luck with the new school year.

Chapter 3 is up.

Should start seeing these as regular postings once a week now. Enjoy.

Well, you're doing a very good job in ratcheting up the tension here. And it's still early in the story, too.

having used Lucy Lane as a major character in several of my own stories, I like the way you're using Lucy in this tale. She's a competent professional who thinks for herself and is willing to learn from those with more experience than she has. Makes me wonder if she's going to be a bigger part of the story's climax than usual. At least she's not enamored with Johnny Corbin here.

Great dramatic plot using both Luthor and Intergang together. It appears to me that Lex is actually consulting with Intergang's top echelon. Also, it almost sounds like Bill Church senior might be losing his hold on reality. Billy isn't going to let Dad in on his latest and greatest money-making schemes, and Dad is just letting him run off on his own. Or is Bill senior giving Junior enough rope to hang himself? I guess we'll have to see.

Keep it coming, f4! I like this one and I want more!

I forgot to mention that Mayson's obvious interest in Clark not being blunted by Lois' wedding band surprised me. I wonder if it's something residual that she couldn't turn off right away, or if she's a bit less ethical than the Mayson we saw in the show. Either way, it's yet another complication for our favorite couple.

Cat-fight coming! Cat-fight! I got twenty (cents) on Lois!

I wondered when Mayson first met Clark if he was wearing a wedding band. I assumed he would in this story, so either he wasn't or Mayson didn't notice when they first met. Or maybe she did notice, and as Terry suggested is less ethical than the show's version. Will be interesting to see what Mayson is really like. When Mayson showed up at the apartment late at night, I'm surprised that Lois was as restrained as she was. This story is just full of interesting twists and turns.

Hi Terry!

Thanks for commenting. Yes, I am making Lucy a very important player in this story. Just because LnC are married now doesn't mean her role in her sister's life diminishes any. Plus she is working at the Metropolis P.D. So lots can go wrong there.

Yes, there's a lot of fun with the Lex/Bill Jr. plot. As well as the Bill Sr./Bill Jr. plot. Who will come out the victor? Only time will tell.

Ah yes, Mayson Drake. Well, I guess it's a little of both. This isn't the exact same Mayson Drake we saw in the show with the different experiences that will come out later. She's kinda got the wind knocked out of her sails upon discovering Clark Kent is in fact married, but can't seem to turn the wandering eyes off. Not something that's good to have around a hormonal and expecting Lois Lane.


Hi Cuidadora!

Thanks for commenting.

All the questions about Mayson No, she didn't notice the wedding band which is why she was so surprised to see Lois at the apartment. Lois' feelings on Ms. Drake come out in the next chapter which is up. Lots more of Mayson to come I'm afraid...and twists and turns.

Chapter Four is up.

Bumping!
Chapter 5 is up. Lots of action going on in this one.

I was finally able to catch up on this. Like others, I like how Lucy has a major role, but you tend to use Lucy more than others in your stories. Which I like to see, the sisterly bond between Lois and Lucy.

I liked when Clark and Lois got the news about having another baby boy. Great job.

Hi Carrie

Thanks for commenting. Yes, I like showing the sisterly bond between Lois and Lucy. I enjoy the character of Lucy. I think she's fun and can have her own stories to tell. Lucy Lane plays a significant role in this story if you haven't already noticed.

Glad you enjoyed the gender reveal moment.

Once again a little late reading, but I finally read it. Mayson finally showed her cards. Hopefully she proves to be an asset and does not put Lois at risk.

Mayson is a complicated creature but we'll have some fun with her Glad you enjoyed Chapter 7.

Wow. First Lucy and Jimmy. Then the Captain tries to interrupt, now someone is trying to make Clark think he is evil. I could see why he wouldn't want Dr. Klein to help him. So much happening and now Sam figured out the formula. Oh boy this can't be good.

Yes, lots of drama as everything comes to a head. Captain Raymond will be seen quite a bit in this fic. Clark is going to struggle with remaining in control until the programming is completely removed. His ability to trust Dr. Klein is a struggle after everything he's been through.

Metallo lives. Look out.

Chapter 10 is up and I hope you enjoy.

Well that's one way to excuse all of his absences. We know that's not true though, Jimmy has lost his mind.

This chapter was action packed.

Jimmy's reasoning for thinking that comes out in the next chapter. Yes, lots of action in this chapter. Thanks for reading.

What? A double? Great as they haven't already lived through enough, you are bringing in a double. OMG!

Hi Carrie,

Thanks for commenting. Yes, a double. All will be explained in the next few chapters as it all comes to a head. Yes, I know they've been through a lot but all is not as it seems.

A lot happened in that chapter. Why am I thinking that Mayson is dirty and helping put the bad guys back on the streets.

I must be missing something. Did Sam build Corbin? And that is why Clark was hearing those thoughts again?

Interesting tale, and tightly written. I considered it poetic justice that Jimmy, who was so critical of both Clark (for "cheating" on Lois) and Lois (for being blind about her husband's infidelity) had the same thing foisted on him.

But I'm confused on some things - why did double-Clark have no memories at first but double-Jimmy did? Where did the doubles appear, since they didn't seem to be in the same place as the originals? Did the originals have those doubts and fears sucked out of them into the doubles, or were the doubles simply copies of those parts of themselves?

It was good to see Jimmy and Lucy get back together at the end. They both learned some important things about themselves that will help them deal with their relationship with each other.

An evil thought just crossed my mind. What might have happened if a pregnant woman had touched the black crystal? Would the double be pregnant? If so, what negative characteristics could be sucked out of an unborn child? Not saying you should explore that theme, just that you could if you got a visit from one of my muses. (I hope you don't. They're scary at the best of times.)

I'm glad that little Jon is doing well. If something bad had happened to him, I don't know how the FoLCs would have withstood that. And it's a good thing that Clark knows how to get rid of Kryptonite now. It's not foolproof, but it will be a big help to him in the future.

Signing off now. You've not only provided to us all an entertaining story, but you've nudged my muses into some kind of action. I just hope it's good action.

Keep on processing those words!

Hi Terry,

I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Yes I wanted Jimmy to have a way to be able to understand and believe Clark without a shadow of a doubt. I figured the only way to do that was to have it happen to him.

Yeah I guess I should have been a little more clear on that one. So Clark's double didn't have memories at first because of the way he was split. It was an explosion from the Black Kryptonite not just him touching it like it had with Jimmy.

The 'Jimmy' acting out of character was the double at the end. They shared the same memories but were a darker side (the part the originals tried to hide (ie: Jimmy's fears of standing up for himself so the double is overly confident, Clark's fears of not being accepted and having another Bureau 39 situation so he overreacts with criminals and is more forceful). I hope that makes sense anyway.

Yeah I was trying to show the ups and downs in Lucy and Jimmy's relationship. It's not a perfect ending for them but gives hope as they move forward.

Haha that is an evil thought that could turn into an interesting story...

Yeah, LnC have been through enough. I don't think I could have written two bad things happening to both sons. Would have been too hard on everyone. Yeah, I totally stole black K from Smallville. (the few episodes I actually watched and in the show when Clark hit the K with his heat vision it became a harmless diamond/ crystal (can't remember exactly) so my muse went to work and decided to put it into Lnc's world. I think it turned out pretty well and gave Clark the upperhand at least if he comes across it again.

Thanks for the FDK Terry. Glad you enjoyed it and I could nudge your muse a little. Who knows what can happen when reading, right?