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Apparently, she didn't celebrate New Year's Eve any more than she did Christmas.
Ugh, this is so sad!

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He wished he'd taken her to Smallville for Christmas instead of leaving her all alone. But he wasn't sure they were there yet.
So sweet, and his insecurity just tugs at the heartstrings!

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He's keeping watch so we all can celebrate a peaceful New Year's Eve.
That is SUCH a sweet sentiment. I love this idea!

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Perhaps now was the time to pull out the bottle of champagne he was keeping in his desk drawer.
But he wasn't sure Lois would welcome the gesture.
This dichotomy really packs a 1-2 punch. Such a great idea and so sad that he's second-guessing it.

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Her eyes narrowed. “Don't read anything into it, Kent.”
He held up his hands. “I promise I won't.”
This is so great - I feel like I can hear this!

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“One,” she said.
This is just such perfect structure!

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“You're full of surprises, Mr. Kent.”
He winked at her. “And here I thought you'd figured me all out.”
I loooove them like this!

It's really a skill to write something that captures so much in such a short snippet of their lives! Loved reading this one!


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