No, you're going to have to relive it until you realize it was stupid and decide not to do it! Ah, maybe not. But I do feel sorry for Clark. He can't act like her boyfriend because he knows he's not, but Lois doesn't, so she wonders what the heck is going on. Man, that has to be painful.

Clark, just give in and be her boyfriend! She isn't going to remember anyway and it will make her feel better. Yeah, I know, ethics, ethics.

Good chapter!

I have to say that I loooooove the science. Love love sciency-jargon speak about neurobiology. So sexy. Cannot get enough of well-researched fics. Mm.

Now that aside this:

is...simply...the..bomb. I can so visualize some fabulous "ARGH I'm so angry and I don't know why!" moments. Gives Freudian slip a whole new meaning. Muahahahaha.

Keep up the evil work dudes,
alcyone

<g> If that's what you say about your hair every time you forget, then it's payback for chopping off all that awesome hair in the first place.

It better be, buddy! Lois with that stupid hair cut, and you with your stupid break up! Suffer, Clark!

<ahem>

Anyway. <g>

Oh good god. This is a roller coaster. Clark is just making me bang my head against a wall!

Wonderful way of putting Clark in a tight spot.

Loved the bug part; Lois *would* make that analogy.

Well, imagine how hard Adam Sandler's character worked to make Drew Barrymore's character (thanks for setting me straight, Woody) realize that she is in love with him, and he is her boyfriend (and later on, husband, and - whoops! - father of this child, her child?)

But Clark has to make amnesiac Lois realize that he is not her boyfriend and will never be her husband or the father of her child. Hmmmm. Why do I find it rather hard to sympathize with him?

Love how the doctor more or less ordered him to be there for Lois, though. Yeah, Clark, try to wiggle your way out of that one!

(And I loved how Lois was yelling for Superman, mostly to ask him if he knew what had happened to her hair. It added some delightful absurdity to the situation.)

Like Woody said, that bug analogy was splendid. Well, in the movie the doctor told Drew Barrymore's character that she still had her sense of humour, at least. So, apparently, does Lois, even if her humour is of the slightly morbid kind. But then, it always was.

And I love the idea that Lois is going to work at the Daily Planet, in spite of her amnesia! Wow, that situation sure has a lot of potential. (You know, as in "By A. L. Lane and N-A. C. Kent - By Amnesiac Lois Lane and Non-Amnesiac Clark Kent! And just imagine all the explaining Clark will have to do to Lois every morning! Oh, wow!)

Fascinating, DJ and Sue! Please come back soon with more!

Ann

Well, of course, Lois. Like everyone else, you weren’t looking at his face.

Better than the usual excuse.

Here we go again…

Blunt. But Clark needs to know.

Don’t you just hate those feelings about a memory?

Okay so I have come to present my case on why Lois should get her memory back and it shouldn't end like the movie:

1. It's just depressing.
2. If she doesn't get her memory back then you will destroy Lois as a person. She need to be a reporter and it is what she does best. She is going to be seriously hindered in her profesison. Don't kill Lois' spirit!!!

That is all... (for now...)

(P.S. I loved this chapter. Poor Clark, I really think this is worse on him than on Lois)

Ann wrote:
Wow, Ann, I don't know. I can't imagine you not taking Clark's side on something like this.

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Blame it on late-night snarkiness.

Apparently I'm the only one in this thread who didn't see "50 First Dates" (not an Adam Sandler fan), so I have no idea how the movie ended. But I do understand how Lois would feel completely left behind when she finds out she's suffering from this type of amnesia.

However, you gave us a ray of hope when she got irritated at Clark because of something she kinda sorta almost but not quite remembered. And I'm betting you're going to explain the haircut to us, too. I remember being so surprised at the different hair that I wasn't sure it was Lois out on the airport tarmac trying to chase down those bad guys in the opening shot of "Contact." And I was always disappointed that the style change was never explained, sort of like the sudden head ridges for Klingons in Star Trek between the original series and the movies.

Please keep collaborating! This is an interesting premise, and you've got me hooked. Write more soon!

Hey there, dinamic duo!

Here we go again…...

Oh, no. Not again.

Well... it leaves 'just' 48 revelations. Poor Lois. Poor Clark. I want to cry!

Not a simple amnesia. She has daily amnesia.

Her family isn't a good idea. They'd turn things worse.

Great! I hope he doesn't mess it up again... and again... and again... and again... (make it 50 times) A daily break up would be unbearable. Traumatic. Inhuman. Cruel. <Insert 50 bad adjectives here>

Me too. Where is Kryptonite when you need it?

There's hope.

So... when is next part? When?

Andreia

I haven't seen 50 First Dates either. Had no idea how it ended until reading the FDK on this story.

Oh, but Terry, didn't you know? The Klingons evolved.

I think the 'subtle' remark was my favorite line!

Great progress. Looking forward to more soon.

James, who promises something for your mailbox today...

Great part!

Argh! Clark can be just as dense as his molecular structure sometimes. When will he figure out that trying to distance himself from Lois is a lost cause?

I liked the bug analogy too. Poor Lois, comparing her brain to a splattered bug!

Looking forward to the next part!

Okat time for the real FDK:

Haha, at least you didn’t make her trip over it again. Poor thing.

He did it to keep you from waking up this morning and trying to drive yourself in the stubborn way you always do. If you had gotten the darned keys you would have driven yourself as well! Stubborn woman.

No, most likely it will be until you figure out you are being ridiculous and that Lois needs you right now. Stupid man. (Yes I like to hurl insults at the protagonists of the story)

I hope it works. *crosses fingers*

Of course you do… and you should be with her! Gah, it’s to bad there isn’t someone strong enough to hit him on the head and knock some sense into him.

Ahaha, stuck with him. I’m sure she would rather be stuck with him than with Ellen. *shudder* I would anyway… But I think most of us would rather be stuck with him. ^_~

I can only imagine what it would be like to have this kind of trauma. How horrible it must be to wake up every day and not remember anything that has happened. For those people that never recover it has to be such a shock to wake up and look in the mirror and see such an older version of yourself.

Fascination with the length of his fingers again? Which one of you wrote that one I wonder? ^_~ LOL

Great chapter guys, and as much as I keep begging, you know I will support you both in whatever ending you choose.

You two are sure doing a great job of breaking my heart, yet again and I'm sure again and again and again.

Jackie

Wow! Look at all this fdk. I'd better get to replying!

First, Lisa, I have to say that I was tickled to death to see you start this thread like only a minute after I had posted the story. My jaw dropped open.

You know "ethics" are a funny thing when it comes to matters of the heart... <shrug>

Thank you for the fdk!


Hi alcyone! I am so glad you liked my research on amnesia and neurobiology. I was hoping to at least "sound" like I knew what I was talking about. I had a couple of links on the subject that I meant to post with this part, but I forgot. I have since gone back and put the links at the bottom of the post. Your fdk reminded me - so thanks.

I'm glad you liked that part about Lois being angry and not understanding why. I could just see her "not remembering" what had happened, but still feeling all those emotions there, right below the surface - and wondering what they were there for. Thanks for the comments.


Hi Jen! Such rage against poor Clark. Glad you're enjoying the ride, though!


Hi Woody. Glad you liked the "bug part". I had written Lois staring out the window of her Jeep and Sue asked me in her beta - what is she looking at? Someone walking past? A building? A bug on the windshield? As soon as she said that, it got my wheels turning - and that's what was the result. (Thanks Sue! ) Thanks for the fdk Woody.


Hi there Ann...

Quote: Hmmmm. Why do I find it rather hard to sympathize with him?

Hmmm, I just don't know. I just can't imagine why you would find it hard to sympathize with him. (That was my attempt at sarcasm in case you didn't catch it. )

And yes, Lois's humor was always morbid. Hee hee. Thanks for the fdk Ann. We'll be back soon.


Ha! Nancy, I loved the comment you made about his suit. You silly thing. <g> Thanks for the fdk.


Oh, Jojo. When I saw your first fdk, I had to laugh. The court is open to hear your pleas - judgment is pending and the verdict is uncertain.

Oooh, and then you left additional fdk:

Thanks for the comment about the keys. Couldn't you just see Clark taking them? Because he thought she would be mad and would drive herself? He'd rather risk her wrath than see her hurt herself (does that make any of you feel even a little less irritable with him? <g>)

Okay, I just had to quote and respond to this. I laughed with Sue about this:

Hah! Fooled you! I bet you thought that part was written by Sue? <blush> Nope, it was me. I wrote it "for" Sue - and she enjoyed it.

Quote: you know I will support you both in whatever ending you choose.

Thanks Jojo!


Hi Terry! So glad to see you here... does this mean I can have my blueberry pancakes back now?

I don't know how much will be explained about the haircut. I started that little fun snippet and Sue took it and ran with it. It just seemed like such a funny thing, for Lois to wake up and have to relive that haircut every morning.

Thanks for the fdk Terry!


Andreia!

Quote: I want to cry! -- There, there, poor Andreia, don't cry.

Quote: Where's Kryptonite when you need it?

My goodness! Such hostility against poor Clark! People threatening him with beatings and Kryptonite...

When is the next part? I'm not sure. We are currently in "bouncing" mode. I hope to have it up sometime over the weekend. How's that for vague?



Sorry if the story and discussion spoiled the ending of the movie for you Lisa. It's a good movie. A little sad... but...


Hi James! Subtle remark? The one where the doctor tells Clark that her condition could be permanent and Clark thinks "So much for subtlety?" Hee hee. Glad you liked it. Thanks for the fdk.


Hi Angelic! When will Clark figure it out? DJ checks her notes... Sorry, that information is classified... Glad you liked the "Bug" - it seems a lot of you did. Thanks!


Hi Jackie! Us? You think we're gonna keep breaking your heart? Again and again and again... ahem, why would you ever think that? Thanks for the comments.


Thank you all so much! I appreciated every single comment! (And I know Sue did too...) We'll hopefully have part 4 up sometime this weekend.

-- MR

great part and I loved the movie with Drew.

Poor Lois and poor Clark.

Can't wait for the next part but my brain doesn't work anymore. I am too tired to think straight. Sorry.

Girls you rock. Keep it coming.

Please tell me this isn't a subtle clue as to how the rest of the story is going to pan out. Otherwise, certain aspects of this story remind me of the film Groundhog Day - not sure if that's a good sign or not. <g>

Yvonne

Yea, another chapter



Excellent adjective! Thanks Metro for continuing the fantasy :p

doublel

Mrs. Mosley wrote:
In less than 20 years? Did they evolve the long hair too?

I know how I feel when I walk into a room and wonder what the heck I came in there for. I can't imagine how Lois is going to feel every morning for a while. Please be kind to her.

for the record, I think it's more like 70 years. Between the Original Series and The Next Generation, it's something like that...

We don't know how they evolved, though, really. According to Worf in "Trials and Tribble-ations" (Deep Space Nine epiosde that's just brilliant!) they "do not talk about it". Nice way of explaining things, huh?

(yeah, yeah, I know all this stuff off the top of my head... big time trekkie... *lol*)

Now.... on to actual feed back. cause I"m so off topic, it hurts...

I'm loving that it starts all over again like the first time. That whole "groundhog day" thing - I just love it.

I'm sure it's not really supposed to be, but I find that part just plain hilarious. Poor Clark. I truly feel for him. But man, it's just so funny!!

Great explanation about the whole amnesia issue. Reminds me of a documentary I saw about this man who could only remember a few minutes at a time and then poof, gone again... poor man. And poor man's family. I hope Lois gets her memory back eventually!!!

ah! looks like she might. hehe - that's going to be fun to "watch".

Can't wait to see what happens next! (well, I mean, I have a good idea... Lois wakes up and we realize she's forgotten again. hehehe! but you know... after that. LOL)

Clark =

More soon!

~Lois Lane Wanna Be

Hi Pamela! Thanks for those comments (hope you got some sleep).

Yvonne -

Okay. This isn't a subtle clue. -- You asked me to say it. So I did. I can't say more though because I just love the speculation. Thanks for the fdk!


Hah! Glad you liked that Doublel. <g>


Terry, me be kind to Lois? Mwah? Um... I'll see what I can do. :p Oh, and that drives me crazy too. But not as crazy as going to the grocery store and being positive that I'm forgetting something - only to remember what it was when I get back home. Ugh!


Hi Lara!

I'm glad you found it funny, Lara, I thought it was funny when I was writing it (and Sue added her special touch to it and it became even funnier) - but then again, I have a warped sense of humor.

Thanks for the comments.

Hi Kelly! Oooh, I got a wallbash! Yeah!

Thanks again everyone! I should have part 4 up sometime on Saturday.

-- MR

LaraMoon wrote:
First off, the term is trekker. I should know; my wife has a Bajoran earring she's worn in public several times, and she's gotten a lot of "Ooh, that's interesting!" and a couple of people who've tapped the bridges of their noses and smiled ("like Bajorans do"). And I do remember Worf talking/not talking about it in that episode (always wondered what species they must have thought he was). But the Klingons who were wiped out in the opening shots of the first ST movie all had long hair and head ridges, as did all the Klingons from then on.

Anyway, back to the real purpose of this thread ---

I always thought "I'm leaving you to keep from hurting you" was probably the dumbest thing any guy's ever done in any relationship. I'm glad this story is calling Clark on it, because he should have asked Lois if she understood his reasoning and if she agreed with him. She wouldn't have done either, of course.

There is a fic whose author and title escapes me where Lois gets up out of bed as Superman is flying away and she threatens to publish his secret identity in the next day's morning Planet edition unless he gets his super-powered butt back there and talks to her. Great reaction, and I kinda wish Teri Hatcher's Lois had done that.

Powerful and evocative, this story is excellent. Keep it coming!

No, I haven’t see it either, Terry, but I do know the premise. I don’t know how it ended. (Of course, DJ also explained the premise when she asked for a bit of technical assistance with the story while it was still in the planning stages.)


Well, they finally did hint of an explanation of that in ST:DS9 - Trials And Tribble-ations. They finished up the explanation in the ST:Enterprise enhanced human arc (Augments - think Khan Noonian Singh). The Klingons stole the technology and their genetic experiment went horribly wrong. One of those side effects was the loss of the ridges for some of the Klingons. It took some time before they were able to completely ‘fix’ the problem.


Oh, Andreia, I just love your jaw drop icon.


It was in the feedback? Really? Well, tell me again.


Nope… you’re wrong. See my explanation above - It was a genetic enhancement experiment gone wrong.


I saw a report on TV about a woman who has ‘face amnesia’. She recognizes no one’s face - including her own. If she is going to meet her husband later in the day for lunch or some such, he has to make sure she knows what he was wearing. And then sometimes he still has to tell her who he is. (She does recognize voices.) Can you imagine the hassle this would be at work? (And she does work.)

Okay, I looked at the other feedback to see what the ending was to the movie. I think it would be rather interesting to have that happen. Of course, I do remember what you told me in an email...

I love the interesting conversations that have sparked in this thread.

I know more about Klingons now than I ever did (yes, I do watch Star Trek, but mainly just Next Gen and the movies).

Okay...

Oh, I totally agree with you. I HATED that. So dumb. I wanted to reach through the TV screen and slap Clark - although I would have just ended up hurting my hand as hard as I wanted to slap him. :p

Now don't be telling all my secrets Nancy The only thing is though, that a lot of things have evolved and changed in this story since I first began it, and then with Sue's imput...

What I told you might not be on track any more.

However, I just love you for the fact that you are so willing to indulge any little medical question I have. We're so fortunate to have a nurse like you on the boards.

We will be posting part 4 in the morning. See you all then!

-- MR

Ooops... didn't know I was.

Well, with the Queen and Princess of Evil writing, it's hard to tell what might happen...

You're quite welcome...

Klingons rule...

Hi,

Great part!