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I haven't written anything in months, but two weeks ago, this idea popped into my head... and when I finally got a chance to sit down and start writing, the whole thing came pouring out.

I hope you enjoy

PJ

Pam, you gave me two shocks with this story. My first thought at reading your title was that you might quit writing altogether, then only seconds after this one was temporarily forgotten you wham'ed me again with Lois and Clark breaking up.

In the end you came through for your readers with a happy ending - a new concept by getting both of them secret identities though

Thanks for posting this.

Oh, Pam, what a wonderfully lovely, WaFFy wrap-up! (Or continuation, as I hope you continue this series!) I really enjoyed reading the three earlier installments as well.

I have to admit, this one had me a little worried at first:
But then we find it's all a ruse (thank goodness!) and then there's this:
Thanks for sharing this, Pam — such a great read, and I hope there'll be more in the future!

Ugh, I totally thought they were breaking up.

I have to agree with everyone else, and particularly with Bettina. You scared me! First I thought you were telling us that you were retiring as an LNC writer yourself, then I thought that it was Lois Lane who was retiring and breaking up with Clark Kent. What a relief that neither was true!

And what an enjoyable story! I was alternately holding my breath and giggling. This little snippet appealed to me immensely:
Wow, Pam, reading this I could just see the too-perfectly-styled for words TV people, and especially the elegant TV women, who have been so sprayed and touched up and reined in and wrapped up and almost-enough-to-make-the-breasts-tumble-out unbuttoned that they can hardly make the slightest movement at all without making their carefully applied facade crack all open. What a relief it was to see Lois regaining herself and the use of her body as she slipped out of that TV studio to meet Clark waiting outside:
Wow! I felt so relieved reading this, as if Lois was making a most well-deserved jail-break as she scrubbed and peeled off the TV makeup as well as her by now sadly constricting Lois Lane persona. And now she is free to find a new life for herself with her loved one:

Wow! And now listen to this delightful, waff-inducing dialogue:
How sweet, Pam! And how beautifully written. You put a smile on my face. Now I'm looking forward to more stories from you!

Ann

Ok, so they are going to ride off into the sunset...But, they are going to need a base of operations. Clark,er, Joe, just can't give up helping people!

There needs to be another story!!!!

James

I liked all four of your stories. I like how you write them in first person. In the first story, I didn't realize at first that Lyn was Lois, so I wasn't quite happy that she convinced Clark to go to dinner with her, but I liked her way of checking to see if Clark was an obsessed nut or not.

As for this particular story, you had me going initially, thinking that Lois was leaving Clark, but I'm glad they are both happy together.

I too am wondering where you'll go with this, because it is in Clark's nature to help, so will they stay in Metropolis? Will they report under there new names? - If so, won't people recognize their writing styles and put two and two together?
Unless Lois changes her look again, won't she be recognized on the street?

On the other hand, if they leave Metropolis and Superman leaves too, won't people just see who's new where he pops up again?

Thanks for writing!

Cheryl

I thought it was just me! I, too, thought you were done writing altogether! But, alas... you are not

Okay and I see angelic_editor beat me to this, but this was just the best line, I had to quote it:

I loved this series, and this was a great way to end it - with that evil ruse that had me worried, followed by a nice happily ever after!!

So you must prove to all of us you haven't quit writing (even though we immediately realized it was not the case) and write more SOON!


~NICOLE

When I first heard the title yesterday, I went, "uh oh, that sounds ominous." I should know by now that you would have a happy ending.

Lovely story and a fitting ending to the quadrilogy.

Hi,

Cute story but sad.

MAF

I had a little bit more faith in you than some as far as the story went, but I will admit I first did wonder if the big goodbye was some sort of "farewell to the troops". Thank goodness it wasn't.

Great story. I often wondered at the end of the third segment how that relationship would really work out with them so in the public eye. I like the wrap up. Sad as it is to see Clark Kent and Lois Lane cease to exist, they are, after all, just names.

Really, really liked this, Pam! It's just what Lois and Clark needed. They have to have a life away from the public eye, and this will give it to them. Really nicely done, and the perfect ending. I just loved this line:

Perfect!


Wendy

Pam

I love this series and this is an excellent addition. I love it.

Tricia

Pam,

Your id name suits you.

I bow to the chief for another wonderful story.

I hope that you will consider graciusly doing a follow up on the lives of Lyn and Joe.

Regards,

SNL

At first I was afraid, I was petrified
Thought Lois would really leave Metropolis and Superman behind
But then remembered all the WAFF there was in all your previous stuff
And I realized, you wouldn't ruin this happy sight
Oh I was right
So very right
The show was over and then Lyn and Joe could go on with their lives
I was so happy that they did
I was so very happy, indeed
Forward I look, to another segment in this book...


Sorry, the first couple of lines just sprang to my mind and wouldn't leave until I finished my fdk in this fashion

See ya + keep up the good work!
AnnaBtG.

LOL, Anna, I like your new lyrics to the song. Oh-oh, now I'll keep humming it, all day!

Pam, this was a great solution for our AltClark and his Lois Lane. A whole new start. Knowing those two, they will make it everywhere!

Ursie

Wow, such a nice response! I've been smiling for days now

I'm sorry to have scared you with the idea that I had stopped writing -- it never even occurred to me that anyone might think that. For the record, I don't do big flouncy farewells. It's too embarrassing, later, when you change your mind. Sometimes I go for long periods without being inspired for L&C fic, but I never know when I'll get interested again.

On the other hand, I meant to scare you with the idea that Lois was leaving Clark I'm glad you like the first person present-tense POV -- it's unusual and some people hate it, but it does give a "you are there" feeling that you can't get otherwise. It's also quite useful in tricking the reader

Thanks for posting, Onaleia. It may not look like much but it's definitely better than nothing, and I appreciate that.

Yes, Roger, you should know that by now! But that's okay; I worked hard to worry you.

Maria, glad you found it cute, sorry you found it sad... but it's an alt-universe fic, and they're kind of sad by definition, since Clark's life was so entirely re-arranged.

Yeah, Rachel -- like Lois, I'd hoped it would work out, but such is life. Err, fiction.

Thanks, Wendy, for taking time out of your busy vacation schedule to read and post! Hope you and the gang are having a fabulous time!

Tricia, I *love* getting comments from you, since you're so encouraging. Thanks!

SNL, the "chief" part actually was a play on "chief editor," way back when, but I'm glad you think it still applies! And I'm not ruling out another story, but nothing's clicking for me yet.

ROFL, Anna -- I think that's the most creative feedback I've ever gotten! And thanks for the kind words/lyrics!


That's what I figured, Ursie. This is a Lois with some experience at the "secret identity" thing, after all. And I like being different... there for a while, I didn't see any point in continuing this series, when Nan was doing such a good job with her alt-universe stories. So I was happy to think of a new direction to go in.

Thanks again to all of you for commenting; it's reassuring to know I can still please a crowd

PJ

Pam, you know as well as I do that in this fandom there are a lot of similar story lines -- but the stories come out completely differently. People want to see what happens to your Alt-Lois and Clark as much or more as they want to see what happens to mine. There is no end to the entertainment value of the things that can happen. I hope you continue this particular set of characters. It would be a shame not to see them get to the ultimate happy ending.

Now, back to struggling with my latest ...

Nan

Yeah, I know that, Nan... just for a while there, I couldn't come up with any plot ideas that seemed fresh enough to work with.

Did you know, btw, that I wrote the first one after reading your Christmas vacation story? You were doing a great job having alt-Clark explain all that she'd missed to alt-Lois, but then I wondered, what if he didn't *have* to explain much, because she's been watching him from afar? So then I was off and running.

Consider yourself nagged on your latest story, btw, no matter which one it is

PJ