Clark had to swallow to work his voice free before offering up the unthinkable. "I know things about Superman that I'd be willing to trade if Lois is returned safe and sound."
Bobby stared at him in obvious disbelief. "You'd betray Superman to find her?"
Good thinking of Clark, to go see Bobby as himself. But you know, I think Bobby's heart broke a little just hearing Clark make the offer ...
Bobby stopped propelling him away from the house and held up his hands in an appeasing gesture. "The thing is, if the wrong sort of people hear that you have that kind of information, you might disappear just like Lois has. In fact, it's entirely possible that someone took her for that very reason."
Yup, I had the same thought. Once the offer is made, even if he gets Lois back, Clark would have a huge target on his back. And that would mean his real secret would be that much more likely to be revealed. Good thinking, Bobby!
"I'm still waiting to hear back from a few people," Bobby said. "I swear I'll call you the second I hear anything. Okay? You should go home and get some sleep or you're going to be more of a liability than a help."
Bobby probably doesn't even realize it, but he just proved himself to be a bigger friend to L&C (&S) than any of them ever realized. *high fives Bobby*
Lois rolled over in her sleep, beginning her trek to the left side of the bed. That was his side of the bed, though he doubted she knew that. So many nights he had glimpsed her reaching out in her sleep and wished that he could be the one she was reaching for. His conscience told him he shouldn't be spying on her like this. But Lois knew full well there was a man flying around Metropolis and she still left her curtains open. If that wasn't an invitation, then what was?
Whoa, stalker much, Clark?
I think it's safe to say that Lois considers Superman someone who would only look through the curtains if she was in trouble or he needed her help. Her leaving them open is an act of trust, not an invitation. In fact, I would think no matter how in love with Clark she was, or how quickly she might forgive him his whole Superman cover, finding out that he's watched her sleep "so many nights" might be a deal breaker. Hopefully she won't find out about this seriously creepy tendency of his. Yikes.
Clark's entire body went cold at the name of Herman Twitchell's employer. It was impossible that was merely a coincidence.
I'm with you, Clark. I think you have your suspect!
Kathy
