I will be going away next week. I hope to post part 22 midweek and part 23 at the weekend. Then there will be a break of about a week before 'Bridge' finishes with the final two parts.

Then comes 'Trail'.

Thanks!

Corrina.

So many 'awww' moments in this part!
It's understandable, though... and even though leading up to one (and therefore a declaration on where both of their feelings lay) is slow, it's realistic and will be satisfying when we get there.

Like I said, lots of 'awwww'

And the preview! I can't believe Clark got up the courage to ask that!

Great, a new part!

Ooooh, your teaser definently has me teased. That is more courage and hope than I would have thought he had.

This is such a good story, I am hooked!
Do you realise that you will have to give us a beautiful and moving "first time" right? Or is it me being taken away by the sexual tension between the two? No? My imagination? Umph....

You are absolutely amazing in your writing transitions from changing moods, emotions, actions, and so much else, everything at such perfect pacing.

I agree with the comments above. Your writing is amazing.

So many 'awwww' moments. Such as Clark recognizing that for him, everything begins with Lois, ends with Lois, and centers on Lois.

And that hug.

I cannot wait until Part 22 to see what Lois is going to say about the almost-kiss!

Loving this story....

Wow. Wow and WOW. Ditto to what everyone said. This one had me melting. More soon. Laura

As always, I am just loving this fic!!

such a sweet chapter (well, if you consider anything where Clark is being held prisoner 'sweet')

Loved that Clark will be making more trays - just what he needs to feel a bit useful and pass some time!

Uh-huh... Sure. Yeah...

But he's asking her! This must have taken quite a toll on him. And mozartmaid put it perfectly as far as the preview is concerned.

Michael

/goes back to waiting.../ But then, it's almost time for the update!

Catching up on 20 & 21 today. I haven't had a chance to visit the boards this week, so I was giddy when I saw there were two chapters to read. And now we have a title for the next story! Ee ee ee!

The long hug and the almost kiss were both heart-achingly beautiful. I think it makes perfect sense, for both plotting and characterization, to have them not share a kiss while he's in captivity. But you're doing a great job of building the intimacy between them without them actually crossing that line.

I'm happy that Sam is improving so much. I could feel Lois's amazement and joy when Ronny reported that Sam had nearly finished the puzzle. I see a lot of parallels between Sam and Clark in this story -- which I'm sure is intentional on your part -- in how their respective recoveries are progressing. And in both cases, it's because Lois is such an amazing person.

When it comes to the Kents, though, I'm both relieved and saddened by their plight. I was definitely relieved when O'Brien talked about them being taken into protective custody; it's just another example of your vast creativity. I had no idea how you could make things not completely horrible for them, not to mention make it possible for them to someday be located. But you've done it. Major kudos to you.

On the other hand, Jonathan's heart attack was very sad, but not surprising. I think I may have even mentioned in a past feedback thread that I worried for his health, given his heart condition. So that made perfect sense to me. But what of Martha, of the "something" that might have happened to her? Did she become ill from a broken heart after losing both Jonathan and Clark? Or something else completely? I am holding out hope that her inner strength will have sustained her all these years, and that the "Trail" Lois and Clark will soon undertake will eventually lead to her. Fingers crossed, at least.

Enjoy your summer holidays! I find myself thinking of your warm weather since it's been a cold and snowy winter here in the midwestern US.

Kathy

loved this part. I am so anxious for updates to the story that it seemed too short. I am so eager to see Lois and Clark figure out a way for him to leave the cell!

loved this part. I am so anxious for updates to the story that it seemed too short. I am so eager to see Lois and Clark figure out a way for him to leave the cell!

Woohoo! He's admitted it to himself. Now we've just got to get them admitting it to one another. But dare I say the preview looks as though that the 'talk about mutual feelings' to which you alluded several fdk threads ago might occur soon? Here's hoping.

Very excellent update with all the wonderful togetherness.

Heh. Too bad mind-reading isn't a super power I love the slow dance of intimacy between these two. Who knew an almost kiss could be so sexy?

MozartMaid

I hope it will be satisfying. I did say a couple of FDKs ago that I was going to have some fun with the kiss. This is Ep 1. Ep 2 is coming.

DW

This is from my FDK-FDK for Bridge 11 ...

Kyla

Me, too.

Clark asked, Lois answered, I'm screaming 'Guys, guys, we're *not* up to this yet," - but they ignored me and kept talking.

Then I read it the next morning and thought ... uhmm, that works.

Nanou Hi. Thanks so much for taking the plunge and leaving FDK. Yeah, after all of this waiting, I guess the first time has to be pretty special. I'll try.

Evelyn The emotions of both are somewhat scattered - I'm so glad it's making sense.

Vicki

This fic has a few themes. For me, one of the main ones is that even when the circumstances are ugly and horrible, love can still be beautiful.

Laura Glad you liked it, Laura.

Bellarase

Ditto what I said to Vicki.

Michael

Who's the most impulsive?

Kathy

Yeah - I borrowed a lot. Lois took the idea of the hair wash from her dad to Clark, and took the idea of the jigsaw puzzle from Clark to her dad.

Joy It *was* shorter than usual. I didn't really plan it that way - it just happened.

Emily

Good memory!


Many thanks everyone. I'm going to look over Trail 6, then the next job is to post 22. I doubt I'll get it done tonight - if not, first thing tomorrow morning.

Corrina.