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This is where the fun stuff really starts  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
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You're right. It's getting to the good parts. Slowly, she worked out that it had only been a dream. Clark hadn't really been touching her tenderly, murmuring endearments. Darn. Well, I guess this is gfic.  Only, this time, the familiar mantra wasn't working. Probably because, Lois admitted, if she were being honest, she knew that none of the above applied to Clark. He'd proven he could be trusted. And she already knew how he'd react once they'd slept together. She'd suspected that he had wanted to start a relationship -- but even when she'd practically dumped him, he had still treated her with respect. Did it make any sense to assume that he'd behave worse if they had a real date?
She wanted to find out. The thought slipped out almost before she was aware of it. It wasn't such a terrifying prospect anymore. Deep down, she felt a flicker of hope. Maybe with Clark, things would be different.
Dating him would certainly have some perks. He was gorgeous, of course. She might have a terribly difficult time looking at anything but him -- or keeping her hands to herself -- if she let herself go. It would be a lot more fun than resolutely ignoring him. Yea! All she needs is the courage to tell him she wants to start something. And why does she need to keep her hands to herself? 
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"The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself." -- Benjamin Franklin
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Eeek! Pam this is great!!!! I loved how Lois was singing her song with Clark in her heart. awww And this: She took a deep breath, looking scared. Then she kissed him. When I first saw the ep, I always thought that sombody should have kissed somebody in that closet <g> instead of exposing Lois. I just seemed more natural. And now it happened! Yay! Eagerly awaiting more, Caroline
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Hi, Great piece.
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Don't like Luthor, unfinished, untitled and crossover story, and people that promises and don't deliver. I'm getting choosy with age.
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Oooooh, this is good! I love Lois's feelings towards Clark and Superman. I love her thoughts as she's singing. And I love the twist of having them *both* exposed as reporters.  Looking forward to more, Irene
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once.
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Ohmygosh! Ohmygosh! Ohmygosh!!! There are THREE parts of a Pam fic posted. Ohmygosh! Ohmygosh! Whoo-hoo! Doing the happy dance! More!!! Sherry
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Pam,
this is wonderful
now I need part 4
soon please
merry
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Wow great Pam, that was a surprising twist having Lex be the rat. well he is a rat but having him give up Lois and Clark was a twist. Anyway good job. 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?”
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Very nice twists here . I loved Lois's thought process as she sang. And then Lex ratting *both* of them out. I love it -- and I hope Lois and Clark really take care of Lex. - Alicia
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Pam WOW! A wonderful part! Tricia 
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"As I said, Toni -- I've found your leak." Lex's voice was cold enough to freeze lava. "Clark Kent, reporter for the Daily Planet."
Toni shook her head in disappointment. "I have to admit, Charlie, I was hoping for better from you."
Lois recovered her composure and looked up, glaring at Toni and Lex, both.
Lex's lips twisted. "I hadn't wanted to involve you, my dear, but apparently you've made your choice. Toni, may I introduce Clark's ... 'partner' -- Lois Lane, also of the Planet." He gave her one last sneer before turning to stride away.
Toni dropped all pretense of sorrow. "You're both fired. And you'll be hearing from my lawyer. Get out." EEP! EVIL ONE! 
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Cool! She's seeing the light
"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
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Yes yes yes!  only to get the double whammy from Lex! Tank should be pleased with that, at least. Such superb untwisting of a really lousy ep, Pam! Keep up the good work, and give us MORE! Hazel
Lois: You know the deal.
Clark: Superman gets the guys in capes, Lois and Clark get the guys in suits.
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Pam,
This is wonderful. You're using all the elements to further their relationship -- The song was perfect and even though we all knew that you would get them into that store room, you did it so well.
What surprised me was that Lex turned them in -- great idea!!!!
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Does this mean that Lois won't be accepting Lex's proposal of marriage anytime soon? Couple of nice twists at the end. The fact that you were going to have them kiss rather than rat each other out in the closet was a given. What was surprizing was Luthor being there with Toni. That Luthor burned Clark was a no-brainer, but I was surprized that he also exposed Lois. I would have thought him smart enough to get past his flare of jealousy and keep her cover intact. Then he could use that fact to get into Lois good graces. The scene at Lois' apartment later could have been interesting to see. Lex trying to tell her how thankful she should be to him for not exposing her, and how exposing Clark just took the pressure off her (kind of like Clark did in the episode  ). Lois might not have seen it that way, but still, it might have made it harder for her to see Lex as a villian. Which is why you did it the way you did. You really wanted to cement Lex as a villian in Lois' eyes. Not too smart on old Lexie's part. You don't want to have Lois Lane setting her investigative sights on you. Of course, it would be a good opportunity for whams. Lex might feel it necessary to 'deal with' a couple of nosy reporters before they could tie him into the happenings down at West River. Tank (who's happy that the set up for serious whams have begun, no if only Lois would...)
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Cool, cool, cool! Lex!!  Ruining all the fun! Now Lois cannot possibly try and put a positive spin on this! That means she'll HAVE to admit her feelings for Clark!! YAY  Hey, when's HG going to show up and ruin the party?? LOL  ~Liz
Lois: Can I go?
Clark: No.
Lois: Oh come on, Clark, why do we go through this? We both know I’m going to go.
Clark: Then why do you ask?
Lois: I’m trying to be nice.
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Pam, you get back here and post part four this instant! Leave us waiting for a year for a story from you...grumble, mumble...and here you go getting all cagey on us. I have a weekend! I demand Pam-fiction! Pretty please? I'm asking nicely...... Sherry
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LOL, Sherry, okay, okay! Just let me reply to comments first... Yes, Roger, it's gfic. Although at this point, any nfic content would have to be imaginary <g> One of my goals in writing this was to fix all the things I hated -- like the way Clark betrays her, while Lex protects her. Ick. So the idea of reversing those roles was irresistible. Also, with these particular characters, Lex isn't as close to Lois -- the last time he'd talked to her, she was blowing him off. Lex hasn't been sprayed with pheremone yet, so I figured he was enough of a businessman to know when to cut his losses. All the same, Lex only intended to expose Clark. If Lois hadn't been draping herself all over Clark, Lex would have left her in place. And no doubt, tried to collect on the debt later. Thanks, Caroline, and you're right -- some closets are made for kissing Maria, I had Toni mention lawyers because she still wants to go legitimate, what with the MBA and all. She'd probably think better of it later -- "Your honor, these two falsified their employment contracts in order to spy on my criminal empire... err, wait..." but in the heat of the moment it seemed a natural enough threat. Irene, I'm glad Lois's thoughts while singing worked... I generally avoid songfic like the plague <g> but this song was just too good to ignore. Sherry! Merry, part 4 is coming right up! Laura, yep, Lex is a rat. And he's not entirely done being one, either. Alicia -- well, I'm sure they'd like to take care of Lex, but at the moment it seems like enough of a challenge just to take care of Toni! Give 'em another day or two to bring down Lex Tricia... well, Clark being Clark, he manages to misinterpret things in a big way. But they get it sorted out fairly quickly Thanks, Jen, "unpredictable" was what I was shooting for <g> And it's nice to hear you enjoyed the smoochie... Jose, I don't think Lex is going to be asking for forgiveness anytime soon, do you? Wow, the queen of untwists likes my untwist! Come to think of it, Hazel, that's a fabulous word to add to our collective vocabulary... Anyway, good to know you're enjoying it. Thanks, Barb. But... you *knew* I'd get them into the storeroom?? Ohmygosh, that means I've become... *predictable*!  But I've got the episode nicely derailed now, so I think I'll be okay... Well, Tank, I figured I was dealing here with a Lex who was interested in, but not obsessed with, Lois. And considering she's not making it very rewarding for him, I think she's just dropped off his list of People Who Matter. Foolish him. Ah, Liz, if only life were that easy... don't you know yet that Lois can deny her feelings in almost any situation? Thanks, everyone -- I've really been enjoying your comments! 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."
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