Am having a crappy night and so am going to read through the lovely FDK again and reply to some of it
. Am actually contemplating posting the next segment for that very reason, but it's one I'm nervous about [though Alisha tells me the reasoning/rationale works] so... and I'm down to a 5 part buffer so...
JD - what're you doing up so late too?!?!
Exactly what Paul knows and Mayson's involvement, if any, should come to light later [have I mentioned that A plot isn't my strong suit?] I can see how it might be easy for Lois to 'cheat back' but she has issues with that kind of relationship in general - skittish about it anyway - more of that will come out next time as they start to deal with the aftermath.
Ann - he chose her carefully. More details on why will come out later - besides simply that she's very insecure in her relationship with her significant other. This is one of those pivotal points in a person's life or in a relationship. This could either solidify everything between them or tear them apart. That certainly is one potential outcome: Lois fails and Paul moves on to his next victim.
Michael - you've got me opening Masques [like I have *that* kind of time]. I *think* I read it eons ago, but I honestly don't remember. Tape recorder? /me reads part again seeing no mention of a tape recorder
Clark does try to come up with some inventive pain inducing situations for Paul later.
Natascha - /me stays away from her guys who know guys. Lucy hasn't been in the forefront here much at all. She will get more page time a bit later, but she's really a minor character here. I am, however, really enjoying seeing everything from her perspective in her story [which I haven't touched in a while because I *have* to get this one done].
Amy - Sorry you're numb, but I'm going to take that as a good thing.
Rona - hee hee - I got my notebook back
. Doesn't mean I'm giving up yours! I did rec Mon/Tues to someone just tonight [but that someone is a Dan fan - some of you guys probably know who that is because they're so few and far between
].
Framework - you're right that it needs to stop now. This kind of thing is so rarely a one time event. A date rape type thing, maybe - where she says no at the last minute or whatever - still reprehensible, but not necessarily indicative of a pattern of behavior. Tape recorder could be an easy way out, but you're right - they really should decide what they should do about it without knowing they have proof [assuming of course that it is a recording].
Tank - once again, you have me glad I'm sitting down. Thank you - and I truly mean that. Between your compliments here and in the other thread and an email from another long time FoLC who I am in awe of, you two have absolutely made my YEAR. /me contemplates Tank's last... You know I bet Clark could end up happy with Mayson - or even going back to Lana. And Dan really isn't so bad. Lois may come to appreciate the gifts.
Dandello - you make very good points. When I was emailing another FoLC who offered her A plot expertise, I felt like someone from Criminal Minds [of course, I'd just watched it earlier that night
] when describing Paul to her.
Sheila - I'm glad to hear you've been around and I understand the no time to post things. That whole scene was a fairly late addition. The segment originally was supposed to be just the second part which would have been way short, but I didn't want to go on - I wanted to leave it there. The part with Lucy moving out came later still... I *will* say that Clark does not find out about Lois' suspicions about Mayson from a tape recording. How/if he finds out is still one of life's mysteries though. At least for you guys. I am completely humbled that I can drag you from your studies, but as a college instructor I must protest and send you straight back to the books.
Beth - I think that is the case today. I'm not so sure about 20 years ago. I think part of it also depends on whether there's any publicity involved. If it's all over CNN then there's more likely to be action, I think - or even all over a local station or two. As mentioned earlier - you've hit it on the head. This is one of those crucial moments in time and what they do here will have ripple effects.
AnKS - worse yet? That may depend on your definition of 'worse'. You'll see...
Thank you again everyone. Even though I've been damned here, it has lifted my spirits a bit
. Now if I can just win the lottery and quit my job... hee hee. I don't suppose there's any paying positions for fic writers out there is there?
Not sure when I'm going to post. Probably late Sunday night or earlyish Monday morning.
Carol