Greetings all!

After reading Queen of the Capes challenge I thought it was time to get something on the boards for this year. This is a little fic set early in Lois and Clark's relationship. She still thinks of him as a Hack from Nowheresville. But Clark, well Clark still has high hopes.

Enjoy all.

*Smirk*
Cat trying to swoop in and Lois batting her away made me laugh.

BlueOwl


Absolutely! When I write Cat Grant she is usually on better terms with Lois and the other inhabitants of the newsroom. But this time, just for kicks and giggles it was high-time she was presented as per usual in canon. Glad this Cat made you laugh, that was what I was aiming for!

Suuuuure. Just for the story.
Very cute!

Yay! A challenge taker!

It figures that Lois would magically change her mind as soon as Cat volunteered.

Yeah, its summertime and cuteness is in the air!

At this point, Clark is still trying to find his way in the newsroom. He really wants to get closer to his lovely partner, but at the same time knows goodness well she has set up definite boundaries. Poor guy, what a crazy situation to find himself in.

In the nine years I have been part of this community I have only accepted challenges twice. This one was just perfect.

Cat is always trying to get one up on Lois. So the correct response is to stop Ms. Grant in her little kitty tracks!

Best part of the story for me was:

Clark's view of what happened in HIM

Lois' view of what happened in HIM

Isn't it amazing how two people having the same experience focus on completely different aspects of the experience...

Mike

MikeM


So glad you caught that! Lois wanted him to think the experience was intolerable. But in reality, she really had a great time! It wasn't like work at all! That's why when Cat offered to take her place, jealousy just came out of the woodwork!

Thanks so much for reading!

Love this story! You've portrayed Clark, Lois and Cat so perfectly! I also love how Clark and Lois's views differ.

Cuidadora


Thanks so much for the lovely comment!

Every once in a while all the tumblers click and I can almost 'hear' the characters in my head! That made writing this little one-shot really easy! After a long dry spell it is wonderful to be able to write as I had before Ted's heart attack. Hopefully my latest will be posted in the early autumn if not sooner.

This is great! Love how Lois changed her mind when Cat showed up.

Jackiek


What a hoot! Maybe I should write more stories with Cat and Lois trading barbs? Hmmm, maybe they should work on a case together? Now that would be something!

Great little story! Perfect throwing Cat in there to give Lois the kick she needed to accept Clark's "proposal" (no pun intended, really). Thanks for the fun little ficlet for the evening!

Morgana, I truly hope Ted continues to recover from the heart attack. I have lots of health problems, but not that one. I do know, though, that it's a long road back to health with a lifetime of restrictions and requirements to maintain that health - like my own road.

If he gets down, tell him about me and that I'm doing very well with my new liver. (My wife named it "Bob.")

Morgana, this was such a cute and adorable tale! Thanks so much for sharing. I like the reflection on their time in the Honeymoon Suite. Lois remembers the sprinkler system and Clark remembers the kiss. Lois' reaction when Cat shows up is priceless.

Great job!

Hi Morgana!

Oooooh!

Okay? So, why does the not-so-flattering suit works best, then? What sort of dating does he have in mind?

Yes, with him kissing her on the bed, according to most sources. There’s a couple of other sources out there that tell much much raunchier tales.

Yes, what*ever* would a maid think when she walks into the honeymoon suite and sees a lot of video equipment laid out in the bedroom.

/waits for Lois’s girlfriend-for-the-night remark/

/imagines the classic hero-rescues-damel shot, only with Superman carrying a guy in his arms/



Great work on Perry pulling the articles together!

Michael

Deadly Chakram


No problem DC! Reading a light story before turning in for bed is always a good thing.

Wow! Maybe I should have Lois and Cat go toe to toe more often! Apparently everyone enjoyed reading about it. Still, I am more intrigued by having these two very strong women work together on a case. Now that would be something fun to read about....

Terry Leatherwood


Reading this comment truly touched my heart. Thank you for such kind words Terry. It is a very long road and one we will be traveling on for a while. Nonetheless, I am so glad we are sharing it together!

I am so happy the liver transplant was a success!

FoLC4evernaday


Now that I think about it, maybe the part with Lois and Cat could have been expanded a tad bit more? Lois would remember the sprinkler system! After all, it did get her soaking wet! Did anybody notice that after taking her briefcase to the docks, we never see it again? Pity, I love bags like that.

Great story. As others have said, you really did capture the characters perfectly - I could imagine them in my head just as if I was watching the show Lots of funny moments and nice pieces of dialogue. Definitely a fun read.

Darth Michael

I always makes me laugh when Michael post his series of comments. Thanks so much.


Well, that is what he's paid the big bucks for! Besides, somebody has to keep the bullpen in line and Perry is just the managing editor to do it.

TaliaJoy


Thank you TaliaJoy! Honestly, I really thrilled this ficlet garnered so much attention and comments. Going to have to write another one soon.