Hey, Roger, this is terrific. I think we've seen from our comments on other stories that we have similar opinions about Lois and her behavior during the BaTP arc, so I *know* I'm going to enjoy this.
Lois had performed numerous investigations on far less evidence in the past, but for some reason unknown to Clark, she refused to even consider looking into Luthor’s past. How could she be so blind?
Yeah, Clark, I'd like to know the answer to that one too... :rolleyes:
In wry amusement, she realized the bride’s side of the aisle would be virtually empty, with only her mother in attendance.
But then during the wedding episode, her mother actually sits on the groom's side.
When he received the invitation to Lois’ wedding in the mail, he was tempted for a moment to accept for Lois’ sake even though he was disgusted with the pairing, but seeing what she had done to Clark made it clear that he couldn’t possibly attend.
Actually, I've never been quite sure of Perry's motivation on this. I mean, I think it's terrible that Lois said "no" to Clark in the park, simply because it was
Clark. But she didn't think she loved him, and she was very gentle with him...until she had a brain-freeze and asked him to contact Superman for her.
But this would all be between her and Clark, and Perry wouldn't be involved at all, or even know about the Superman triangle of it. Perry might feel sorry for Clark, knowing about Clark's feelings for Lois, and he might feel that Lois was making a mistake, but since we're the only ones who know exactly *how* Lois hurt Clark, why is Perry unwilling to go and show Lois his support? After all, this is supposedly a man who loves Lois like a daughter. Shouldn't he respect her choice, even if he feels that it's the wrong one?
And the elaboration of the conversation in the car was wonderful. Lois may not have noticed this right away, but I sure did...
"Sorry, Lois, but I’m just an ordinary man who loves you and wants you to love him back."
She’d seen a side of Clark she never knew existed, hopeless and bitter, a man seemingly on the edge of a breakdown, a man who was a far cry from his usual optimistic and friendly self. Had she done this to him?
You betcha, Lois. If you've realized this in time, maybe I don't need to get out that 2x4 after all...
...but on the other hand, after reading that Lois has now decided that she just won't think about Clark anymore, obviously I do need it. Aargh! And 3 parts to go - who knows what boneheaded thinking both Lois and Clark are going to go through before this resolves. Looking forward to reading more...soon, I hope!
Kathy