I'm happy to have a little catching up to do!

Tracey - How nice to see you again! I love that time period in the series, too. So many possibilities. smile Regarding the conversation with Superman - I just can't see him using his alter ego to push Lois into his arms. I think he'd be careful to keep it neutral (telling her it's a decision that only she can make) or err on the side of caution (telling her to just be friends if that's all she was comfortable with). She is terrified of relationships, but in his own way, so is Clark. He only gets one shot at getting it right.

AntiKryptonite - See my rant above about the Superman conversation. When it comes to Lois, sometimes Clark is a little too selfless. ('Contact' comes to mind.) Thank you for picking out the line about being everything to Clark - it was one of my favorites.

Thanks for the comments - they're very much appreciated! sloppy

Lois: You know, I have a funny feeling that you didn't tell me your biggest secret.

Clark: Well, just to put your little mind at ease, Lois, you're right.
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