|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,058
Pulitzer
|
OP
Pulitzer
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,058 |
Wow well that is so hopeful! So why do I feel you aren't done torturing us yet? Why do I feel traditional meds won't help her? If you have 9 more parts to the story I get the feeling that it won't be as easy as this. But I am at least feeling positive right now<g> and I am looking forward to more soon. Laura
Clark: “If we can be born in an instant, and die in an instant, why can’t we fall in love in an instant?”
Caroline's "Stardust"
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,791
Merriwether
|
|
Merriwether
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,791 |
I have a HUGE feeling of dread here. It can't be quite that simple, can it? Though, of course, Lois does need to get better to find that bad guy and kick his rear from Metropolis to Krypton and back. But still... things are never easy.
And yeah, I know. "Simple? This isn't simple! She was sick for hours and hours, getting worse!" But there is still almost half a story left...
*goes back into nail-biting mode*
edit: I forgot! I absolutely love Lois's thoughts here. I'm so glad that she's seen the light!
"You need me. You wouldn't be much of a hero without a villain. And you do love being the hero, don't you. The cheering children, the swooning women, you love it so much, it's made you my most reliable accomplice." -- Lex Luthor to Superman, Question Authority, Justice League Unlimited
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,363
Top Banana
|
|
Top Banana
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,363 |
I let out a sigh of relief that this segment ended in "happy tears". However, I get this sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I thought trouble would find Clark at the rescue...Kryptonite...or that...anyway...  But as previously stated: So why do I feel you aren't done torturing us yet?
I'm a firm believer in the fact that God doesn't put any more on us than we can bear. He does however make us come to Jesus every so often.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,763
Merriwether
|
|
Merriwether
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,763 |
ARUGH!!! I just caught up on the last two parts. My computer's reliablility is questionable at the moment  WOW, I was nervously ... mildly shaking/shivering with fear for LnC. This is freaking me so much! That is so cool. It's tearing me up inside and I'm happy there are at a somewhat good place at the moment, but I am so not letting my guard down. I'm lovin' the angst! MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've converted to lurk-ism... hopefully only temporary.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 435
Beat Reporter
|
|
Beat Reporter
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 435 |
Wow Wendy, this is great!  , but I was only left with a terrible feeling of dread while reading this part. Even though this was probably the most optimistic part you've posted so far, I still am reading it all with tears in my eyes! 
"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." Chris Reeve
"Whatever comes our way, whatever battle we have raging inside us, we always have a choice. It's the choices that make us who we are, and we can always choose to do what's right." Peter Parker
DON'T DOUBT THE ROUTH
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,168
Top Banana
|
|
Top Banana
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,168 |
There was no time to waste. He glanced around. There was no-one in the vicinity. He ducked behind the Jeep and changed his clothes then, winking at Lois through the window, picked up the car and flew it, with its precious passenger, to the hospital. So Superman picked up a Jeep from the middle of the parking lot, flew it across the city, and no one noticed? <g> I keep imagining Lois's expression when he picked her up... she must've had a rush.  A strong arm - not the right one, though - was around her shoulders. A gentle voice - not the right one - *Sigh* I love this. She wants Clark. It's so sweet.  If she wanted a special man to share her life with... she had to stop ignoring the best thing that had ever happened to her. Awwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In that second, he’d felt as if he’d stepped into a shower of iced water. He’d thought it was all over, that Lois was going to be fine. But of course the bastard would try again!
And then he’d heard the emergency broadcast. Omigod, something happened while he was away, didn't it? Omigod. You're... you're... heartless. /me suddenly feels that dread Karen was talking about... And... she's out of it because someone drugged her again, didn't they? Omigod, the villain is Dr Sutton, isn't it?? Or one of his assistants? It makes such perfect sense... He saw her being loaded into the ambulance because he was there. And he poisoned her again while Clark was gone. And he has knowledge of chemistry and access to a lab. Har. Am I right? Am I? <g> Wendy, this is fantastic, but this is torture!! I think this might be just what I needed to stop reading fics in parts forever. It's the archive for me from now on. Is this what you wanted? <g> Julie 
Mulder: Imagine if you could come back and take out five people who had caused you to suffer. Who would they be?
Scully: I only get five?
Mulder: I remembered your birthday this year, didn't I, Scully?
(The X-Files)
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,082
Kerth
|
|
Kerth
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,082 |
It was him. Clark.
... the scales had fallen and she’d admitted it. Clark wasn’t just any other guy. He wasn’t just her friend.
And now they had time to do something about that. How beautiful! I'm so happy that Lois has finally admitted this to herself. But like the other readers who have commented, I had a feeling of dread while reading the whole section. I'm sure that something bad is still on its way. I hope they have time for their talk in a later part.  Susan
You can find my stories as Groobie on the nfic archives and Susan Young on the gfic archives. In other words, you know me as Groobie.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 613
Columnist
|
|
Columnist
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 613 |
All this apparent false hope! It's torture! I just caught up on the last 3 parts. I can't believe how much emotion you are able to put in so few words! I actually, physically, deep-down felt the warm and fuzzy's reading these parts. I've been on the verge of melting into a puddle of goo for the past hour or so. Everything Clark says to her brings it on. I was also thinking that it might be someone on the inside. I was really afraid that the first nurse, Abby I think it was, was going to be a bad guy. Clark had finally left her side so that nurse had the perfect opportunity to try something. There's loads of people walking around the hospital. Clark better just keep his promise and stay put. She's safer that way. Although I'm dreading what bad stuff is sure to come in the next 9 parts, I'm eagerly awaiting them nonetheless. This is absolutely wonderful, Wendy! ~Kristen
Joey: If he doesn't like you, then this is all just a moo point.
Rachel: A moo point?
Joey: Yeah, it's like a cow's opinion, you know, it just doesn't matter. It's "moo."
Rachel: Have I been living with him for too long, or did that all just make sense?
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,627
Pulitzer
|
|
Pulitzer
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,627 |
That's it. There's what, 9 more parts to go? There's still a minefield of torture down the road. I can feel it. (Can't wait!)
JD
"Meg...who let you back in the house?" -Family Guy
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 691 Likes: 6
Columnist
|
|
Columnist
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 691 Likes: 6 |
You truly are evil, aren't you? I just *know* all is not OK... I read this whole part going *she's gonna break the toys again.....* It was fantastic as usual! I love warm fuzzies! Why do I have the feeling there is more pain to come???? MORE!!! 
Spike: "There's a hole in the world...feels like we ought to have known."
-Angel
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,992
Pulitzer
|
|
Pulitzer
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,992 |
Wendy I've just read the last three parts.  WOW! I too, believe you have given us false hope.  Has Lois been drugged by someone at the hospital? Has Dr Sutton overlooked something in his diagnosis?  I can't wait to see what happens next. Please post more soon. Tricia 
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 699
Columnist
|
|
Columnist
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 699 |
Ditto what everyone else has said.
Excellent installment. Even though the news is guardedly good, there was still a lot of tension in this installment. Well done!
Irene
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,644
Pulitzer
|
|
Pulitzer
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,644 |
Yeah, what they said. Y'know, Wendy, it's a tribute to your reputation that you write a section where everything seems to be going well (at last) and the main reaction you get is dread  Yay, Dr. Sutton. Yay, Clark, realizing his priorities. It's just like in DTOSC -- when forced to make a choice between the world and Lois, Clark is going to choose Lois. And double yay, Lois, for realizing what a great guy she's got there! Yeah, Lois, you should do something about that; I have a feeling he might be interested... Can't wait for the next WHAM  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
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 543
Columnist
|
|
Columnist
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 543 |
Well, all my thoughts have been written already, so I'll just say..."Ohmygoodness. When does the other shoe drop?"
gerry
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,217
Kerth
|
|
Kerth
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,217 |
I'm with people before me... you like to torture us!!! 9 more parts to go... I wonder if it's going to be that easy... :p Jose 
"Practice up your shielding spells...and remember to duck if you see green light coming your way." Harry Potter to Wizengamot in OotP trial A Bad Week in the Wizengamot
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 794
Features Writer
|
|
Features Writer
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 794 |
it's  and scary no more please. i'm a sucker for happy endings
I will and always be a big fan of Lois and Clark forever and forever.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,441 Likes: 1
Top Banana
|
|
Top Banana
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,441 Likes: 1 |
They had all the time in the world for other things. Why don't I believe you, Wendy?
If she had to move heaven and Earth, perhaps come back to haunt Perry and explain the story after they'd killed her, she would do it.
Waking a Miracle by Aria
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 451
Beat Reporter
|
|
Beat Reporter
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 451 |
I don't buy it for a second! Until the guy is behind bars and Lois is behind her desk at the Daily Planet babbling about complete nonsense to her boyfriend, ahem, Clark Kent, I am not releasing this breath I've been holding for... what, a month now?? As much as I don't buy this section that read as "all is right in the world, and the next nine parts will have just lots of kissing and sharing and the attacker will turn him/herself in and everyone can rest easy", it was nice to have a break from the angst! This was very WAFFY and I for one reallllly appreciated it!!!!  It was filled with lots of good things too! Like... It was so tempting just to dip his head and drop a kiss on her forehead. Or, better still, to brush his lips across hers. But something was making him hesitate. What if she didn’t want it? Okay, they’d kissed a couple of times today, but those had been in moments of heightened emotion. Now that she knew she wasn’t going to die after all, she’d revert to seeing him as just good old Clark.
Though, of course, with the added extra that she knew he was Superman. Oddly, though, her Superman crush seemed to have disappeared. He should feel glad about that. He really should... It's so cute that he is forever in doubt that he is good enough for Lois Lane. I love how he acknowledges in this section that her crush on Superman seems to be gone, and she knows he's him, and swears it doesn't bother him. He is so heartbrakingly human and so completely unsure in the ways that read so clear to the rest of us (I'm sure that is also because we get Lois's POV and he, alas, does not). I love how you show that even after the kissing and all those ways that she's shown him her feelings, he still feels he comes up short as Clark Kent. It is simply not the way it is; but he doesn't know that. He's just so sweet and he clearly needs her feelings spelt out for him. There better not be a death (anyone's) without him knowing for sure her feelings!  Yes! He just managed to restrain himself from saying it aloud. He grasped Lois’s hand. “Is it ricin?” You can feel his relief in only a few short words! Nice!! “Ghee-what?” Lois just managed to say it first. Yeah, my thoughts exactly!!! As I mentioned, I wouldn’t even have thought to test for this, given that it’s far from the kind of disorder which can cause death within a 24-hour period."
Two to three weeks... So what was all that about twenty-four hours? Some sick joke? Here is where my "all is not okay for them yet" feelings kick into high gear. This can't be the right diagnosis. Right???? I mean, the attacker said 24 hours! I don't think he/she was messing around. These symptoms are the same, yes. But this can't be the right thing if it would have taken much longer than 24 hours to kill her. I am with Clark. It's ricin isn't it? Hm... this all just feels like it was tied up so quickly, and then with a diagnosis that is so far from what they had thought?? Is it someone at the hospital????? Wendy???? Tell me .... pleaase??? “What?” Fear gripped him again. “Are you saying you can’t do anything?” Clark!!  Before Clark had left, the detective had actually asked him to tell Lois that he was happy she was going to live. Henderson is so great! A big softy at heart! I, too, worried about Clark leaving Lois's side, even though it was 3 kids trapped in a collapsing building. I realize the choice involved and hate that he had to make it, but I also hate to think what could have happened while he was gone. Wendy... what did happen while he was gone??  As his fingers folded around hers, she stirred and blinked. The dark eyes he knew so well focused on him. “Clark? You came back...”
“Of course I came back.” A goofy smile that he just couldn’t help spread over his face. “You couldn’t keep me away if you tried.”
“Missed you...”
She still sounded as if she was having trouble concentrating. Or perhaps it was just that she wasn’t properly awake yet. That didn’t matter. The important thing was that she was going to get better.
“I missed you too.” Sudden impulse took over, and he leaned across and brushed his lips across her cheek. Sigh This is so sweet. This moment followed by him watching her sleep. Her taking comfort in his presence. So long as she isn't about to flatline, this is a really WONDERFUL, well-deserved moment for those two. Yay them!!! Okay, so I do sense dread as well, after this section. When will the next part be up?? I am not sure how long I can wait! Wendy, this part was wonderful! Honestly! How you can go from complete emotional anguish and angst to this more mellow and happy part and still maintain that beat of the story and underlying angst is beyond me, but you do it so well! This section is so different from all the others, but it's laced with the anxiety that this whole story is based around and that is quite the feat! Some might say super! So well done! There are so many great moments here (Clark's musing on choices, and Lois being his world, Lois deciding to come clean to Clark as soon as she could, Clark still doubting her feelings is his sweet, uncertain way, hand holding, remembering kisses, promises of possible cures, leads on the attacker from Henderson and co.)... wow. MORE!!!! ~NICOLE ps- thanks for the sedatives. I've been assured the nightmares will stop funnily enough around the exact time as the posting of Part 21. Hmm...
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 411
Beat Reporter
|
|
Beat Reporter
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 411 |
Well, gotta ditto the others... This part was just awesome; I really liked Lois's introspection, and the attitude she's decided to have where Clark's concerned. I like that she's not going back to safe friendship just because the danger is over, and is instead realising that life can be short, and she has to really make the most out of each moment. but, like I said, I feel like everyone else... Somehow, I doubt you're done torturing us... And I'm not sure Luthor's as good as it seemed earlier on, so... Dying to read what you got in store for us!!!
Cris
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 613
Columnist
|
|
Columnist
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 613 |
Yeah! I forgot about Luthor! I wonder how he'll feel to have done so much to save her only to have her go running into another man's arms??? He's got to have some kind of reaction to that...maybe something like  ~Kristen
Joey: If he doesn't like you, then this is all just a moo point.
Rachel: A moo point?
Joey: Yeah, it's like a cow's opinion, you know, it just doesn't matter. It's "moo."
Rachel: Have I been living with him for too long, or did that all just make sense?
|
|
|
|
