Hmmm, interesting, Dandello. I have to admit that I haven't been following this story too closely up until now. But this part is interesting. Clark was really, really seriously hurt when he was shot? And he was hurt because the bullets contained Kryptonite? But the doctors at the hospital still don't seem to know that Clark is Superman? And Lois has no idea, as usual? But Henderson ordered a guard? Does he know?

Eh - but is it really true that the doctors don't know? I'm scratching my head at something the doctor said:

The doctor expects Clark to heal much faster than others? Doesn't that have to mean that he knows? But - it may be several weeks before Clark recovers?

This is certainly an interesting twist on the TV episode. I suppose those guys who shot Clark, or at least the man who paid them to do it, must know that Clark is Superman.

Interesting!

Ann

Boy, it sure looks like the good Dr. has him figured out. But it also looks like he can be trusted.

Lois must feel like she's looking at a big jigsaw puzzle with most of the edge pieces in place. She can almost see the finished product, but because it's not something she's envisioned before, she can't quite identify it. But she knows it's something familiar, something that elicits a positive reaction in her.

When will Clark figure out that he also needs sunlight in order to heal? When will Capone and company learn that Clark isn't dead? What will Nigel do when he finds out, and what will he surmise? And where the heck is Jimmy?

Very good story. Very tight, very 'in character' for all the major participants. Keep it up!

Where we are: Capone has Jimmy and the gang has taken off somewhere.

The Kent seniors are on their way to Metropolis.

The SCU (AKA SWAT Team) is looking to corner Dillinger.

Dr. Bryant didn't get to be chief trauma surgeon by being blind or dumb - he knows he's dealing with an alien named Clark Kent and who is probably Superman. And yes, Clark did get seriously injured when he got shot.

Barrow's orders were to shoot Superman when he showed up at the club only he shot Clark instead, wasting half the kryptonite ammo they had.

That sounds about right Dandello, although I hadn't thought of the doctor knowing, but in light of his/her solution to Clark's nervousness, it makes sense.

Lois' puzzle with edge pieces might be one with most of Clark's face filled in except for his hair, enough to to show he's wearing a suit, but some really colorful red and yellow pieces she doesn't know what to do with.

I really enjoying your story.
Eewww! Vivid and icky image ....

Others have already quoted the bit between the Dr. and Clark doing the tests by number at an outside lab. Great interaction between both of them. The Dr.'s comments were so revealing and yet Lois still didn't get it. :rolleyes:
BJ

I thought it was pretty obvious that the Dr. was in on it. In fact, I felt sure he was trying to let Clark know that he knew.

On the other hand, I just want to slap Lois. Think, woman! THINK! Although it is pretty early for her to put all the pieces together.

Well done. I'm enjoying every time I see a new part posted. I know before I open it that it will be well written.

Elisabeth