Awwwwwww! That's very sweet and romantic and waffy and... *happy sigh*

Happy birthday Erin , it's good you had one, wouldn't have wanted to miss this story.

It was great as ever, Wendy. The conversation with Lucy, the memory's, the talk with Clark and then... SMOOCHIES!!!!

Saskia

Wendy, all I can say is... wow.

Okay, maybe that's not all I can say. Slight exaggeration. But, seriously, what a wonderful story. At first when I started reading it, I thought that it had been done before. But before I got more than a few paragraphs in, I realized how wrong I was. Lucy pointed out just the right things, and it was hilarious the way she did it. I liked how you built on real events but added "side events" that might have happened offscreen and made perfect sense. It was easy to picture Lois linking her arm in Clark's, or poking him, patting him on the back, or hugging him when she got a strike (what's less imaginable to me is that Lois would stoop to go bowling enough to be good enough to get a strike!).

It made perfect sense to me that Lois would then go and bring up Lucy's conversation to Clark... I think we all do that when we hear that somebody might like us, we want to feel them out and know for sure. And especially after Lois realized that she might have some feelings for Clark herself, it was so right that she'd bring it up, making it seem as if it was ridiculous and she didn't care, but at the same time wanting to use it to find out how he felt. And when he let her know... it was so perfect. They both led each other closer and closer, neither being forced to take a really big step until, in my opinion, they both pretty much knew what the other would say. That seemed more real to me than declarations without any idea of how the other felt. And Clark, taking that last jump, expressed himself beautifully. It's no wonder Lois was quick to give in herself. *happy sigh*

It made so much sense to me that Lois planned, all along, to use Lucy's questioning as a springboard. With Lois's intelligence, and yet inexperience (yes, inexperience, because despite her relationships, I don't think she's ever really had a serious, mature relationship) with men, I could really see her using Lucy's words to speak for herself, to see what Clark felt.

The ending was, of course, perfect, WAFFy, and all things good. And I liked their "favor" to be returned to Lucy... not sure how Lucy will see it, may depend on Jimmy's behavior at dinner. *grin* But either way, I think things will work out wonderfully for our beloved couple. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story, Wendy, and thank you to Erin for having a birthday! Happy birthday, Erin!

Lois's self denial of her closeness to clark is just perfect
And I loved Lucy's contribution to the WAFFiness.

In awe as always of your talent,
HC

Awww, Wendy, that was wonderful!!!

Awwwwww! <waffy sigh>

It'll be hard to write coherent comments when I'm melting, but I'll try.

Ok, first off, I really liked the premise. Lucy may not always make the best choices, but neither is she stupid. Nice to see that -- and sufficient confidence in her assessment to stand up to Lois' denials.

Now for specifics:
:rolleyes: Well, that might have been a tip-off.

Oops, typo I think? Either two quotation marks or none...

I can't believe that this works, but it does, brilliantly!

Su-ure, because Lois is always able to see those close to her completely objectively.

WOW! <melting>

Wendy,

That was so sweet! I absolutely love how Lois reacted to Lucy's observation. The fact that he was more scared of telling her that he loved her than telling her that he was Superman was really sweet .

- Alicia

ditto: Awwwwwww!
That was very simple, very sweet, very well done.

doublel

I love these stories where Lucy comes in and basically tells Lois to wise up about Clark. This was done very nicely. Lots of WAFFs after a large dose recently of lots of angst and WHAM fics.

I also really like the understated revelation, done with a bit of humor.

Great story! Maybe some more people can have birthdays soon.

Happy birthday, Erin!

Hi,

Beautiful story.

MAF
PS
Happy Birthday,Erin!

Wonderfully waffy and sweet, Wendy. Lucy did a great job of getting under Lois' skin just enough to needle her into questioning it. As others have mentioned, the bits that you had Lucy mention about the way that they acted together, even before they were a couple, were so very "them".

Until I got to the relevant paragraph, I hadn't realized that Lois telling Clark about her conversation with Lucy was a calculated reasoning on her part. Never even occurred to me. I did like the way that Clark responded to all of Lois' comments: he played it calmly and carefully, not moving forward too quickly but being a little more confident and assertive than we often see him portrayed during this era.

And naturally I loved this...
And another very calm - and oh so subtle - revelation. You're so very good at that. I almost missed this one too. I obviously have to be on the watch for these in the future...and obviously I need to slow down and stop reading so quickly...

Time to climb out of the waffy puddle of goo...and say Happy Birthday, Erin!

KathyM

Wendy

WOW! What a wonderful story!

I'm so glad that Lois decides to tell Clark about their conversation.
The revelation is just perfect! So WAFFy!

Thanks for sharing this lovely, extremely well-written story.

Happy Birthday, Erin!

Tricia

Hey Wendy

Wow... a cute story



Happy Birthday Erin

DocJill said: So that's what the mop was for! Call me slow, but I had wondered.

I'm obviously a hard woman, because I didn't melt. I did however laugh out loud on several occasions, and I did feel a very warm glow somewhere behind my ribcage. What an absolutely fantastic feel-good story!

One minor quibble: you mention a near deathbed reconciliation; I think that should simply be a near death reconciliation. (They weren't anywhere near a bed, as far as I can remember! )

Others have commented on how wonderful the Lucy / Lois conversation was, and all I can really say here is, me too.

Oddly, I wasn't so keen on the idea that Lois had planned / engineered the conversation; I think I would probably have just left it as Lois having blindly entered into it. Then again, that's just me.

I did love: But then, why in the series did he have so much trouble with the revelation after he'd realised that Lois did, in fact, love him!? I much prefer this version of events.

All in all, delightful, Wendy.

And thank you Erin, for having had the birthday that inspired this! Happy birthday.

Chris

Wendy
Awwww, wonderfully sweet and WAFFY story!
I liked Lucy's role and how you described Lois reaction to her sister's observations.
You portrayed Lois sooo accurately! It was like seeing it on TV. I could really see here before me, acting and reacting!
Nice relevations scene, too!
All in all:


Erin
Happy, happy, happy Birthday!

~Sira

GREAT! I love it!

Good work.
(As usual )





AnnaBtG.

Yeah, what they said!

No one's mentioned my favorite bit yet, tho.
I *love* that reminiscent smile... very sweet, and also kinda hilarious

Happy Birthday, Erin!

PJ

I can only echo what has been said, Wendy

I love it .. it was wnoderfully WAFFy. For a Kid Sister, Lucy's awfully smart! <G>



Happy Birthday, Erin!!!!

And I'm echoing everyone else's comments as well. Lovely and very sweet story, Wendy. I particularly enjoyed the quiet, peaceful atmosphere surrounding the scenes you wrote, which showed the depth of Lois and Clark's friendship for each other even before they got any further.

And happy birthday, Erin!

Kaethel

Wendy -- superb as always!!!

You are so very talented.

S (who now has a big smile and waff with her to head into her day with!! )

Awww! Wendy!!

Loved how Lucy simply stated the obvious to Lois and her thought processes that followed.

Hooray for Clark and how he didn't miss the opportunity to correct his undeclaration of love in front of the Daily Planet.

Just lovely!

Missy

Fantastic. As always

The scene with Lois and Lucy in the cafe was great... Lucy knew exactly what she was doing, didn't she <g>

And Happy Birthday Erin!

Helga

Lemme borrow that mop. I really am puddling here on the couch; that was so sweet. *sniff*

Happy b-day Erin

Jen
really needs to mop herself up so she can catch up on more fic

You're having them set Lucy up on a blind date with Jimmy? Jimmy!

I thought you liked Lucy?

Tank (who can't imagine a fate more horrible for the young woman)

I've got the flu, so I can't *sit* for very long without having back aches, feeling like an eighty-year-old woman who just got hit with a bat, so I have to make this short.

*Wonderful*!!!! (as always) Great birthday story!

Pelican

All right, who are you, and what have you done with Wendy?

THRILL as Lois and Clark have an honest conversation devoid of angst!

GASP as there are no stupid misunderstandings or recriminations to destroy the moment!

CHEER at a delightful revelation that's one of the most charming I've ever seen!

I guess it all comes down to fic length with you, Wendy. The short fics are angst-free. Hope Tank took his meds.

Happy birthday, Erin, and Wendy, thanks for a really lovely story.

Hazel

Wendy
I loved it
ditto others
merry

Oops
I forgot to wish Erin a Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday Erin.
sorry it's late
merry

Cool!

Ok, this WAS great but... what is happening to you, Wendy? The last three things you posted here lacked WHams... I can't believe Saskia didn't bring it up... Where's the death? The destruction? Hey, don't get me wrong, I love waff and smoochies, I was just worried about you

This was really nice; I mean it(yes, even after the previous paragraph!)

Cris

Hey! Now why should I have brought that up? I never ask for that, now do I? Apart from one story that is.

For the rest I like the whaffy vignettes and the smoochies. So why should I complain? I liked reading this as it is.

So where did I get that image of asking for death and destruction? I'm just very sweet and innocent!

Saskia

Honestly, I thought I replied to this comment thread. I'm sorry, Wendy -- maybe my loopiness from the other night is still affecting me [g]

In any case, though, I just wanted to say that I *really* enjoyed reading this one! Erin's a lucky birthday gal! (Btw, hope you had a good one, Erin!!) I thought the Lucy/Lois conversation was very well done. I liked those little flashbacks you gave us, like the bowling -- aww, I could just see that happening!

One thing I liked in particular was Lois's logic in that one para -- 'I couldn't imagine a better husband than my best friend. Oh, yeah, Clark, you're my best friend!' That was hilarious.

Thanks for a terrific read!

Tracey

One word - Wow! Truly, Wendy, you've outdone yourself again!

Wonderful stuff - I especially like the ending!

Sara.

P.S. Happy birthday, Erin!

Way behind, lots to catch up with and little time - and everyone seems to have got here before me and said everything possible there is to be said. So...what they all said.

A very enjoyable little vignette, Wendy.

LabRat

I’m stunned! It’s truly wonderful to see so much feedback and so many encouraging comments and suggestions. These boards are fantastic!!

So many of you mentioned particular things, such as Lucy’s recounting of the bowling incident and Lois and Clark feeding each other pizza (yes, I made those incidents up, but they seemed to be pretty typical of the way Lois and Clark were with each other socially, and it gave Lucy an opportunity to have been an observer of the two of them being... more than friendly ):

So thanks; I’m really delighted that those scenes went over well.

Pam mentioned the understated revelation; it’s a relief that some, or perhaps most, of you found that believable. Yes, in a longer story Lois wouldn’t react quite so gently, and there’d be much more discussion, but we can say that the explanations will all come later, when Lois has had a chance to get used to the information and when she’s tired of kissing Clark.

So sorry Wendy and Erin that this is so late. Real life is taking over at the moment and this really great story just slipped through my weekly scans of the boards!
Everyone has pretty much commented on everything that is great about this fic, including the bowling scene, the smoochies and the great revelation but I did want to add...

This is a great line and a completely true statement.

Happy Birthday Erin! Sorry I’m so late, and thank you Wendy for a beautiful story.

Sarah-Jayne