No, no filler chapters. We as fans may be interested, but in terms of the story, it's irrelevant. I'd like to see an extension, though -- maybe Clark can explain the SM factor that's been complicating things, making him run away, etc. Having him bare his soul like that would probably reassure her.

And I recognize the challenge you wrote this in response to, about Lois sitting in front of a fire in a man's shirt smile We should challenge you more often!

This has been quite a fun ride, and wow eek you certainly have a way with love scenes! drool

Write more soon!

PJ

"You told me you weren't like other men," she said, shaking her head at him when the storm of laughter had passed.
He grinned at her - a goofy, Clark Kent kind of a grin. "I have a gift for understatement."
"You can say that again," she told him.
"I have a...."
"Oh, shut up."

--Stardust, Caroline K