the crowd had dwindled to a couple of middle-aged women, standing off to the side and sipping from steaming cups.
Clearly there was nothing on the late night cable stations.
However, that truncated sentence was enough to confirm Lois's assumption that Clark's apartment would be guarded all night in case he should return home.
Oh dear. So...he'll crash at Lois'?
"Do you get backup?" Lois said. "Surely they can't expect you to stay here alone all night."
Heh. You go, girl.
"Yeah. Lots of them. It's going to be a long night for everyone."
Ick.
"The inspector will see you in Interview Room 18. It's along the -"
"I know where it is," Lois said. "Thank you very much."
She must be new.
Her eagerness for answers swept her to Room 18, but when she got there, it was empty.
Hmmm...
Mayson's angry words -
Lois's eyes shot open.
Mayson had accused Clark of cheating.
Ding! Ding! Ding! We *have* a winner!
They were probably tucked up in bed together, oblivious to collapsed tunnels and shattering reputations.
Lois hauled herself from her sofa, turned off the television, picked up her bag, and left her apartment.
<hopes Lois gets to speak with Superman privately when he gets a moment to breathe>
Looking forward to more!
