This is such a fun improvosation, Carol. And I think Lois's stand-offishness toward Clark would be a natural reaction toward anyone in this morning-after situation. It doesn't really need any further explanation than she's embarrassed as all get-out and doesn't want the big-city hot-shot reporter to think that she's trying to sleep her way into his good graces.

One suggestion: I'd like to see Lucy turn up at some point. She does live there, doesn't she? Or is she off somewhere and I just missed it?

Can't wait to see Clark and Dan interact without the you're-stealing-my-girl issue between them. Will Clark find Dan just as irritating? Will Lois find him irritating as well? Maybe he's not such a bad guy when he isn't trying to charm Lois Lane.

As for Clark's dad, I'm picturing the more professional Doctor Lane the brilliant sports surgeon from the first season rather than the buffoon cyborg inventor from the fourth.

Romp away, dear. Romp away. thumbsup


This *is* my happily ever after.