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MAF

A beautiful way to handle Clark and Becca's conversation. I loved how you described Clark's feelings at Becca's reaction. The balance between Becca's hurt and trust of her father was nice as well.

I think Becca is my favorite original character in stories *I* have read.

Very realistiv part. I am glad he did not give up on Lois. Laura

Oh, Clark was so sweet and understanding with Becca. I don't think there was any better way to handle this conversation. But Becca will obviously have some difficulty with this arrangement.

Maybe Lois will grow on her like a mother and Becca will open up to her. But please, don't let Becca totally dictate Clark's relationship with Lois.

Oh, my goodness, Barbara. I just realized you posted a new part. I'll have to read later today!

Thanks for the feedback, guys.

And I'm glad that you realized the new part Nancy

Gimme, gimme, gimme feedback. I need it. Really.

I'm happy Clark summoned up his courage to tell Becca about his feelings for Lois. No more secrets. Now, it's wait and see where this situation is going.

Smart girl.

Clark need to make Becca understand that it's a different kind of love, and that he can love both of them.

NO! Please! Clark needs to take her daughter's feelings into consideration, but he can't give up his life for her. He deserves to find love and happiness with the woman he's in love with. It wouldn't be fair for Clark to spend his life alone just to satisfy his daughter.

Andreia

Post the next part soon, please!

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Ah, this is so like a child to think that there isn’t enough love for someone else, too.


I didn’t think he was cruel at all. I thought he broke the news very gently.


No, don’t do that. As Ann said in a recent post, Becca is just going to have to accept it. I agree with what UltraWoman said:
Going on my many years of being a Girl Scout myself and later being an assistant leader and also having been involved with Boy Scouts, I can tell you that it’s three fingers.


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Like somebody already pointed out, this is so like a child. They think that there just isn't enough love to go around, so that a man can't love two persons at the same time.

Somebody pointed out that Clark hadn't been cruel to Becca, and I agree. He was very considerate and respectful. Of course, I like him for wanting to be such a perfect father to Becca.

I'm so glad that he didn't listen to that inner voice of his. In my opinion, it would have been plain wrong of him to give up on Lois just because his relationship with Lois might not sit well with Becca. An adult person who is not in a relationship, and who is practically a widow or a widower, has a right to seek a new relationship. Of course, the widow or widower has an absolute obligation to choose a new partner who will be at least a reasonably good stepmother or stepfather to the other person's child or children.

But this is very moving. I can see that this is exactly what a child in Becca's situation might think.

I love this. I think Clark is describing the situation to Becca very well. He is telling her the truth and reassuring and consoling her at the same time. And I think he is giving her a solemn vow, too.

I think he is telling her this very well, too.

This is quite funny, and it made me think of names that Becca could conceivably call Lois.

I like this, too.

As for the two-fingered salute, I think I remember that from the brief time a million years ago when I myself was a scout. Maybe it's a European thing.

Well, good. Now Becca knows, at least. I wouldn't mind seeing a bit more romance now... so why do I have the feeling that you are about to hit us with a ton of A-plot now?

Ann

Three fingers, two fingers...

Well, I've never been a scout. I apologize. But in my opionion, it's five fingers anyway. You don't get rid out the ones you don't use to make a vow, do you?

I'm sorry Ann, but I warned you from the very beginning. I'm not good at "just B-plot". I love writing romantic scenes like the kiss under the mistletoe, but sometimes I've got an itch to scratch and I need to write some A-plot. Else I get tired of my own story, and you would't want that, would you?

A-plots are good. I like a-plots.

...and see, Barbara, I *told* you that this part was just absolutely wonderful! Everyone else agrees, too! It's sweet and touching and so very realistic. You did an *amazing* job with this part!!

Thanks for all the nice comments, guys!!!!