Excited for this chapter!
The front-page story was written by Perry White, the editor, under the headline Corruption Rife in New Troy.
Uh-oh. Can't be good if Perry's actually writing the headliner stories.
The Daily Planet’s Lois Lane conducted a thorough investigation and uncovered many of the leads that ultimately led to the downfall of this syndicate. Her contribution must not be underestimated.
Awwww. What a perfect mentor.
He drove a few miles out of town and stopped, picking up one copy of The Star.
Sort of chivalrous not to read this in public.
She hadn’t wanted him to know that part. Now, he did.
Ope. He got himself into this by trying to spare her, buying all those Stars. Hard to be that angry, but all the moreso because he considers it. Really loving this chapter in his pov.
As he loaded up the bundle of wire, he accepted - again - that there could be nothing between them. It was the last thing she needed now. It was too soon.
And despite what she feared, Lois hadn’t destroyed her career or lost her job. One day – one terrible day very soon – she would return to her life.
Until then, he had to offer support and friendship.
Because that’s what Lois needed.
I really just love the sorrowful tone of this whole section, and the words you choose here. So poignant.
“Good timing,” he said with a broad smile that encompassed both women.
Aww. Something so sweet about this.
“You liked the ATV?” Clark asked, surprised.
This is sweet, but he has NO idea what he's getting into with her adventurous streak.
Clark laughed at that, too. “I have a couple who would enjoy that.”
“You have favourites?” Lois guessed.
“Just a few.”
I love how you're tracking through that Clark is a softee for his animals.
“I enjoy having you along,” Clark said, knowing it was barely the tip of the iceberg.
Love this phrasing!
And with that knowledge, his world crumbled too.
Omg, that really hits.
“These things are dangerous,” Clark warned. “They can tip over and trap you under them.”
I can't really ignore that he's the one in danger here, lol.
He was complex, deep, and steadfast.
It's the dream.
One of the sheep broke from the group and came over. Clark continued scratching Petal and reached his other hand to scratch Gully.
OK, well, Gully now has my undying love. I hope we see her again!!
...knowing she would get to the page where there would be a return to Clark’s handwriting.
You do such a nice job of reinforcing how every single chore that their livelihood requires draws a little blood.
The farm was changing her.
It was. But nowhere near the level she would have expected.
I've been there. It's SO telling!
Lois climbed the stairs, put on her pyjamas, and set her alarm for 2:45, hoping she would get there before Clark.
Awwwww. ...she has no idea he doesn't sleep much, lol.
From his own bed, Clark heard Lois’s alarm. He checked the time, jumped from bed, dressed and was in the barn in less than a second.
“There’s no reason for either of us to be here.”
The irony.
When her mug was almost empty, Lois said, “Is there anything between you and Lana?”
Whoa! Cliffhanger!
