Fic: The Things We Lost (4/?)
Title: The Things We Lost (4/?)
Author: Babette babettew54
Category: Smallville (AU)
Characters: Lois/Clark/Kal-El, Tess, Oliver, Lex
Rating: T
Summary: Lois and Clark must accept the cruel reality of their separation as they try to get back what they had lost.
Word Count: 2,900
Spoilers: Dominion (10.19)
Disclaimer: DC Comics, Warner Bros. Entertainment owns these characters (well, except Andrew), dangit!
A/N: In this next chapter, Tess reveals a shocking secret, Lex and Lois agree to do an interview together, and later Clark and Lois agree to meet. Clois forever!! Please read and review. Thanks, everyone! :D
Story banner by hanakt
Previously:
( Chapter 1)( Chapter 2)( Chapter 3)
Chapter 4: Desperate Measures
Meanwhile, back at Watchtower:
Clark arrived at Watchtower in minutes, still very worried about Lois, but just before he entered the hall, he overheard that hated name, and it certainly did not help his mood. "What about Lex?"
Tess turned to greet her friend, happy to see him. "Well, hello to you too, Clark," she replied and smiled at him.
"Sorry, Tess, it's good to see you too. Lex's name was not what I expected to hear, especially now."
Tess and Oliver stared at each other. Tess spoke up then. "Oliver told me about your memory loss."
"You don't have to worry about that. My memories returned last night, after Lois and I ... she ... we ... never mind." He changed the subject. "What about Lex?" He asked again, hoping to steer clear of any talk about Lois. His emotions were still raw at the moment.
Tess wanted to talk about Lois, but that would have to wait. "Well, I … ummm …"
Oliver stared at the two of them. "What is with all this mumbling? Tess, what is it?" Tess was silent. "Spit it out!"
Clark frowned not wanting to even think it, but he had to know. "You're working for him, aren't you?" It was more a statement than a question. Tess was still silent as she stared at him. "It's true, isn't it?"
Tess finally answered him. "Yes, it's true, but, please let me explain." She could see that they were both shocked and upset by the news. It hurt her deeply to see those looks on their faces, but it was no less that what she expected.
Oliver could not believe it. He was silent, his jaw worked, too shocked to speak as he waited for an explanation.
Clark also stared at her, feeling betrayed and so disappointed, that he didn't know what she could possibly say to explain her actions. He tried to stay calm in light of what was going on with his fiancé, if he could still call her that.
Tess hoped they would understand once she told them everything. She took a deep breath then began to pace to clear her head. "I know you must hate me for it, but I saw a chance to get close to him again, and for him to trust me."
Oliver and Clark glanced at each other, both needing to know more, but Oliver was reluctant. "I don't want to hear anymore." He turned to leave, but Clark stopped him with a touch to his arm.
"Oliver, we should hear what she has to say. Remember, we weren't there for her when she needed us," he told him and of course, he couldn't help but think of Lois and what she had gone through as well.
"Go on, Tess," Clark said.
"Thank you, Clark." Tess took another deep breath. "It was very hard for me that first year after you both disappeared. I was pretty lost. I threw myself into keeping Queen Industries afloat without its CEO, and I tried to keep this place going, making sure the bills were paid, but it wasn't enough. Lois and I, well, she still held a grudge against me for trying to do what you wanted, Clark, but we managed to come to an understanding eventually." She paused. "Then one day, Lex came to see me. He just walked into my office out of the blue. I knew he had been in the news lately, making public appearances, promoting his legitimate business ventures and making charitable donations all over the world, but I was still shocked when he just showed up at my office."
"Then what happened?" Oliver asked, clearly anxious to know what Lex had to say.
"Well, my first reaction was anger. I knew the things he had done to all of us over the years, and for him to be walking around a free man, able to hurt anyone on a whim made me furious, but I held my temper in check. Then, the conversation went something like this."
~o~o~
Four years ago, Tess's office at Queen Industries:
"What do you want, Lex?" I ask, as I leaned back in my chair.
"It's nice to see you too ... Lutessa," Lex answered, speaking that hated name to me.
"I don't have time for this, Lex. Get to the point and then please leave."
"I'm here to offer you redemption, Tess," Lex told me, sounding cryptic.
I stiffen in my chair. "Get out," I say, as I stood up and pointed to the door.
"Let me finish. I know your friends have left you, Tess. I know you're all alone, deserted by the people you care about the most, but I'm here for you. I'm here to offer you a chance to redeem yourself. I know you've heard about my rise in this city again, but I'm not stopping there. I'm aiming for the presidency, Tess. One day, I will be president, and you could be right there with me."
I tried not to laugh out loud, but I knew he was dead serious about this. Shocked and unbelieving, I sit down again, but then I began to think really hard about his offer. I could be there alright, be there to stop this from happening, somehow, some way.
I told him that I would think about it.
"Good girl," Lex told me and left.
Several days later, I went to see him and accepted his offer.
~o~o~
Back to the present:
After her story, Clark stood there staring at her but in a different way this time.
But Oliver was still shocked. "I can't believe you would do that, work for him again. Tess, the man is insane, a lunatic, there's no telling what he might do next. Why would you put yourself in danger like that?" Oliver's voice cracked a little with that last question. He cleared his throat and tried to pull himself together.
"Tess, what Oliver was trying to say in his own way, is that we understand why you did it." He thought about it some more. "Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer, right?" He smiled at her.
Oliver slowly turned to Clark. "Have you lost your mind as well as your memories? This is Lex we're talking about here."
"There's something else. I'm not sure about this, but you may know the answer to this question Clark. He never talks about you or the Blur. Does Lex know your secret?" Tess reluctantly asked.
Clark stiffened then nodded. "It's very possible he does know."
"Of course, he does. Doesn't everybody?" Oliver was loosing it. He turned from them and threw up his hands at a loss as to what to say to either of them.
"Oliver, calm down, we will figure this out. We have to wonder though, why Lex hasn't revealed my secret to the world, especially now that I'm back. He's plotting something," Clark thoughtfully said.
"Of course, he's plotting something. He wants to be president. We have to stop him somehow," Tess earnestly said, hoping they had some idea how to stop him.
"Well, you're 'close' to him Tess. He 'trusts' you. What do you think we should do about this mess?" Oliver smirked arms crossed, then raised an eyebrow at her, and waited. "Well?"
"Oliver, we will come up with an answer," Clark told him.
Tess began to pace again then stroked her chin deep in thought. "He's right, Clark. Things are desperate, especially now, with both of you back and Lex seemingly more powerful than ever."
"What Tess, what is it, what were you thinking?" Clark asked.
"Well, like I said, Lex does trust me and I do have access to his 'other' ventures. I could get my hands on something that could change a lot of things for him and for all of us. It is risky though, even dangerous," Tess cautiously told them, then she glanced at Oliver.
Oliver's heart constricted as he stared at her. He couldn't lose her, not now. His thoughts wandered then. I haven't been back more than twenty-four hours and she's already making me stark-raving mad!
"We understand, Tess, but we can't ask you to put yourself at risk anymore. You have to quit. He must know we're back and he won't be able to trust you anymore," Clark told her sternly.
Tess knew he was right. Sighing, she glanced at Oliver again.
He was still staring at her, not saying anything, but Tess understood. She lowered her eyes, heart pounding.
Someone's cell phone went off. "It's mine. I'll take it over here," Tess said and walked away from them. "Yes, Lex, what is it?" She paused. "Yes, I'll be there shortly." She hung up and turned to her friends. "He wants to see me right away, but he didn't say why. I'll be in touch when I can. We'll use our secure communications network from now on."
"Of course, and remember what I said, Tess, you have to quit. And please don't do anything rash without talking to us first."
"I won't," she said and turned to leave.
"See that you don't," Oliver finally spoke to her.
"I said I won't and I won't," Tess told him firmly, and then she was gone.
Clark turned to Oliver then. "She's been brave long enough, Oliver. It's our turn to help her." He stated to his brooding friend; the pride in his voice very clear.
Oliver was so worried, he couldn't think straight.
Clark understood. He touched his shoulder. "We're back now and we will protect her, look out for her." Oliver didn't look convinced of this. "Nothing is going to happen to her."
Oliver's jaw worked, as he glanced at his friend. "It'd better not."
~o~o~
Meanwhile, not far from the WTLX news station:
After giving the police her statement, Lois was in her car on her way to the station. She had decided to get some work done after all. That's when she got the call from Lex's assistant, and not recognizing the number, the answered the call, "Lois Lane, here."
"Ms. Lane, this is Joanne Jones, Alexander Luthor's assistant, he would like to speak with you if you have a minute to spare?"
What in the world does he want? Lois wondered. "Alright, I'll talk to him." Even though Lex had announced his presidency, he hadn't given a formal statement to the press or anyone that she knew about, and being a reporter first, Lois of course, wondered why he was calling her. She put the call on speaker.
"Hello, Ms. Lane?"
"Lex?" Lois wasn't going to be formal with him.
"Lois," he chuckled. "How are you?"
"No small talk, Lex, what do you want?" Lois asked then she pulled her car into the station's parking lot and turned off the ignition.
"Do you have a minute to talk? You sound like you're in a hurry."
"I am in a hurry. I'm late for work and I really can't talk now."
"I see." There was a pause. "I could come there to talk."
"You, come to the station? You're a candidate for the presidency. Why would you …?" She stopped as the reason for his call finally sunk into her brain. "Are you asking me to do an interview with you?"
Wow, she is quick. "Yes, Lois, can you make sure everything is ready for me, in say ..." He glanced at his watch, "Say 7:30 tonight? I thought we could record the interview and you could run it on the 10:00 pm local news cast. How does that sound?"
"Yes, I suppose so. I'd have to run it by all the higher ups, but I don't see a problem. I mean, yes, come by at 7:30 tonight." He is the higher ups, Lois thought.
"I'll see you then. Bye, Lois."
"Bye, Lex." Lois ended the call, then she stared at phone and began to wonder about the real reason he had called her. She then decided to call Clark. She had to talk to him about this, but she didn't have his number. He still hadn't called her yet. She then decided to call Tess.
She dialed her number. "Tess, its Lois."
"Oh, hi, Lois, how are you?"
"I'm alright, considering. How are you?" Lois asked, truly wondering how she was dealing with all of this.
"I'm alright. I'm still in a bit of a shock seeing them again," Tess replied, shaking her head.
"Oh, I know what you mean, believe me." She paused. "Look, I'm at the station and I just got a call from Lex. Do you know what he wants?"
"I see he's not wasting any time. Lex is up to something. You should call Clark now before you do anything. His cell number is xxx-555-1811. Call him now. I'm on my way to see Lex. He called me a little while ago. It sounded urgent."
"I agree; he's definitely up to something." She paused. "Be careful, Tess. I'll call Clark, and, Tess, thank you."
"Sure, and call me later, we need to catch up."
"I will," Lois said and hung up. She then dialed Clark's number. Glancing at her watch, it was now 3:00 pm, plenty of time to put together questions for Lex and to talk to Clark about what all of this could mean for them. He picked up on the first ring. Clark recognized her number. "Lois?"
"Yes, Clark, it's me."
"Where are you?"
"Can we meet? It's important."
"Sure, meet me at our special spot." He paused for a moment. "You know where that is, right?"
"Of course, I'll be there in ten minutes."
"I'll be there in ten seconds."
"Show off." Smiling, she hung up.
~o~o~
Before Clark could leave, Oliver stopped him. "That was Lois?" Oliver asked. "How are things between you two?" Clark was silent, afraid to get his hopes up. "I get from your lack of response that things aren't back to the way they were."
Clark's jaw worked. "Not yet, but it will happen, mark my words."
"You sound very determined. Tess told me that ... ummm ... she was seeing someone, Clark," Oliver reminded him.
"I know about him, but he couldn't possibly love her as much as I do, not in a million years."
"We know that, Clark, but ..." Oliver began.
"No buts, she will come back to me," he nearly snapped.
"Of course, she will," Oliver quickly agreed, not wanting to upset him.
Clark sighed. "I'm sorry I snapped, but this guy is different from a lot of people," he stated, then he began to pace.
"What do you mean different?" Oliver asked.
"Lois is going to get hurt by this guy she's dating ... he's infected with the Omega sign, meaning Darkseid is still here and he's infecting souls just like before we left, only worst. He's close to Lois, too close."
"Oh, no, and Lois has been seeing this guy for months? I wonder how long he's been infected," Oliver wondered.
"I have no way of knowing, but I have to tell Lois everything and I'm not looking forward to it. I have to go now. We're going to meet at our special spot."
"Oh, your special spot? That sounds like a step in the right direction," Oliver smiled encouraging his friend.
"I hope so. I'll see you later."
"Bye, Clark and good luck!" Oliver exclaimed, happy for him.
"Thanks, Oliver."
TBC!
~o~o~
A/N: Humm, I wonder where they'll meet! Moving right along now, folks! I hope you're enjoying this. Do you have any thoughts, comments? Look for an update in a few days. Thanks for reading. Reviews are love.
Author: Babette babettew54
Category: Smallville (AU)
Characters: Lois/Clark/Kal-El, Tess, Oliver, Lex
Rating: T
Summary: Lois and Clark must accept the cruel reality of their separation as they try to get back what they had lost.
Word Count: 2,900
Spoilers: Dominion (10.19)
Disclaimer: DC Comics, Warner Bros. Entertainment owns these characters (well, except Andrew), dangit!
A/N: In this next chapter, Tess reveals a shocking secret, Lex and Lois agree to do an interview together, and later Clark and Lois agree to meet. Clois forever!! Please read and review. Thanks, everyone! :D
Story banner by hanakt
Previously:
( Chapter 1)( Chapter 2)( Chapter 3)
Chapter 4: Desperate Measures
Meanwhile, back at Watchtower:
Clark arrived at Watchtower in minutes, still very worried about Lois, but just before he entered the hall, he overheard that hated name, and it certainly did not help his mood. "What about Lex?"
Tess turned to greet her friend, happy to see him. "Well, hello to you too, Clark," she replied and smiled at him.
"Sorry, Tess, it's good to see you too. Lex's name was not what I expected to hear, especially now."
Tess and Oliver stared at each other. Tess spoke up then. "Oliver told me about your memory loss."
"You don't have to worry about that. My memories returned last night, after Lois and I ... she ... we ... never mind." He changed the subject. "What about Lex?" He asked again, hoping to steer clear of any talk about Lois. His emotions were still raw at the moment.
Tess wanted to talk about Lois, but that would have to wait. "Well, I … ummm …"
Oliver stared at the two of them. "What is with all this mumbling? Tess, what is it?" Tess was silent. "Spit it out!"
Clark frowned not wanting to even think it, but he had to know. "You're working for him, aren't you?" It was more a statement than a question. Tess was still silent as she stared at him. "It's true, isn't it?"
Tess finally answered him. "Yes, it's true, but, please let me explain." She could see that they were both shocked and upset by the news. It hurt her deeply to see those looks on their faces, but it was no less that what she expected.
Oliver could not believe it. He was silent, his jaw worked, too shocked to speak as he waited for an explanation.
Clark also stared at her, feeling betrayed and so disappointed, that he didn't know what she could possibly say to explain her actions. He tried to stay calm in light of what was going on with his fiancé, if he could still call her that.
Tess hoped they would understand once she told them everything. She took a deep breath then began to pace to clear her head. "I know you must hate me for it, but I saw a chance to get close to him again, and for him to trust me."
Oliver and Clark glanced at each other, both needing to know more, but Oliver was reluctant. "I don't want to hear anymore." He turned to leave, but Clark stopped him with a touch to his arm.
"Oliver, we should hear what she has to say. Remember, we weren't there for her when she needed us," he told him and of course, he couldn't help but think of Lois and what she had gone through as well.
"Go on, Tess," Clark said.
"Thank you, Clark." Tess took another deep breath. "It was very hard for me that first year after you both disappeared. I was pretty lost. I threw myself into keeping Queen Industries afloat without its CEO, and I tried to keep this place going, making sure the bills were paid, but it wasn't enough. Lois and I, well, she still held a grudge against me for trying to do what you wanted, Clark, but we managed to come to an understanding eventually." She paused. "Then one day, Lex came to see me. He just walked into my office out of the blue. I knew he had been in the news lately, making public appearances, promoting his legitimate business ventures and making charitable donations all over the world, but I was still shocked when he just showed up at my office."
"Then what happened?" Oliver asked, clearly anxious to know what Lex had to say.
"Well, my first reaction was anger. I knew the things he had done to all of us over the years, and for him to be walking around a free man, able to hurt anyone on a whim made me furious, but I held my temper in check. Then, the conversation went something like this."
~o~o~
Four years ago, Tess's office at Queen Industries:
"What do you want, Lex?" I ask, as I leaned back in my chair.
"It's nice to see you too ... Lutessa," Lex answered, speaking that hated name to me.
"I don't have time for this, Lex. Get to the point and then please leave."
"I'm here to offer you redemption, Tess," Lex told me, sounding cryptic.
I stiffen in my chair. "Get out," I say, as I stood up and pointed to the door.
"Let me finish. I know your friends have left you, Tess. I know you're all alone, deserted by the people you care about the most, but I'm here for you. I'm here to offer you a chance to redeem yourself. I know you've heard about my rise in this city again, but I'm not stopping there. I'm aiming for the presidency, Tess. One day, I will be president, and you could be right there with me."
I tried not to laugh out loud, but I knew he was dead serious about this. Shocked and unbelieving, I sit down again, but then I began to think really hard about his offer. I could be there alright, be there to stop this from happening, somehow, some way.
I told him that I would think about it.
"Good girl," Lex told me and left.
Several days later, I went to see him and accepted his offer.
~o~o~
Back to the present:
After her story, Clark stood there staring at her but in a different way this time.
But Oliver was still shocked. "I can't believe you would do that, work for him again. Tess, the man is insane, a lunatic, there's no telling what he might do next. Why would you put yourself in danger like that?" Oliver's voice cracked a little with that last question. He cleared his throat and tried to pull himself together.
"Tess, what Oliver was trying to say in his own way, is that we understand why you did it." He thought about it some more. "Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer, right?" He smiled at her.
Oliver slowly turned to Clark. "Have you lost your mind as well as your memories? This is Lex we're talking about here."
"There's something else. I'm not sure about this, but you may know the answer to this question Clark. He never talks about you or the Blur. Does Lex know your secret?" Tess reluctantly asked.
Clark stiffened then nodded. "It's very possible he does know."
"Of course, he does. Doesn't everybody?" Oliver was loosing it. He turned from them and threw up his hands at a loss as to what to say to either of them.
"Oliver, calm down, we will figure this out. We have to wonder though, why Lex hasn't revealed my secret to the world, especially now that I'm back. He's plotting something," Clark thoughtfully said.
"Of course, he's plotting something. He wants to be president. We have to stop him somehow," Tess earnestly said, hoping they had some idea how to stop him.
"Well, you're 'close' to him Tess. He 'trusts' you. What do you think we should do about this mess?" Oliver smirked arms crossed, then raised an eyebrow at her, and waited. "Well?"
"Oliver, we will come up with an answer," Clark told him.
Tess began to pace again then stroked her chin deep in thought. "He's right, Clark. Things are desperate, especially now, with both of you back and Lex seemingly more powerful than ever."
"What Tess, what is it, what were you thinking?" Clark asked.
"Well, like I said, Lex does trust me and I do have access to his 'other' ventures. I could get my hands on something that could change a lot of things for him and for all of us. It is risky though, even dangerous," Tess cautiously told them, then she glanced at Oliver.
Oliver's heart constricted as he stared at her. He couldn't lose her, not now. His thoughts wandered then. I haven't been back more than twenty-four hours and she's already making me stark-raving mad!
"We understand, Tess, but we can't ask you to put yourself at risk anymore. You have to quit. He must know we're back and he won't be able to trust you anymore," Clark told her sternly.
Tess knew he was right. Sighing, she glanced at Oliver again.
He was still staring at her, not saying anything, but Tess understood. She lowered her eyes, heart pounding.
Someone's cell phone went off. "It's mine. I'll take it over here," Tess said and walked away from them. "Yes, Lex, what is it?" She paused. "Yes, I'll be there shortly." She hung up and turned to her friends. "He wants to see me right away, but he didn't say why. I'll be in touch when I can. We'll use our secure communications network from now on."
"Of course, and remember what I said, Tess, you have to quit. And please don't do anything rash without talking to us first."
"I won't," she said and turned to leave.
"See that you don't," Oliver finally spoke to her.
"I said I won't and I won't," Tess told him firmly, and then she was gone.
Clark turned to Oliver then. "She's been brave long enough, Oliver. It's our turn to help her." He stated to his brooding friend; the pride in his voice very clear.
Oliver was so worried, he couldn't think straight.
Clark understood. He touched his shoulder. "We're back now and we will protect her, look out for her." Oliver didn't look convinced of this. "Nothing is going to happen to her."
Oliver's jaw worked, as he glanced at his friend. "It'd better not."
~o~o~
Meanwhile, not far from the WTLX news station:
After giving the police her statement, Lois was in her car on her way to the station. She had decided to get some work done after all. That's when she got the call from Lex's assistant, and not recognizing the number, the answered the call, "Lois Lane, here."
"Ms. Lane, this is Joanne Jones, Alexander Luthor's assistant, he would like to speak with you if you have a minute to spare?"
What in the world does he want? Lois wondered. "Alright, I'll talk to him." Even though Lex had announced his presidency, he hadn't given a formal statement to the press or anyone that she knew about, and being a reporter first, Lois of course, wondered why he was calling her. She put the call on speaker.
"Hello, Ms. Lane?"
"Lex?" Lois wasn't going to be formal with him.
"Lois," he chuckled. "How are you?"
"No small talk, Lex, what do you want?" Lois asked then she pulled her car into the station's parking lot and turned off the ignition.
"Do you have a minute to talk? You sound like you're in a hurry."
"I am in a hurry. I'm late for work and I really can't talk now."
"I see." There was a pause. "I could come there to talk."
"You, come to the station? You're a candidate for the presidency. Why would you …?" She stopped as the reason for his call finally sunk into her brain. "Are you asking me to do an interview with you?"
Wow, she is quick. "Yes, Lois, can you make sure everything is ready for me, in say ..." He glanced at his watch, "Say 7:30 tonight? I thought we could record the interview and you could run it on the 10:00 pm local news cast. How does that sound?"
"Yes, I suppose so. I'd have to run it by all the higher ups, but I don't see a problem. I mean, yes, come by at 7:30 tonight." He is the higher ups, Lois thought.
"I'll see you then. Bye, Lois."
"Bye, Lex." Lois ended the call, then she stared at phone and began to wonder about the real reason he had called her. She then decided to call Clark. She had to talk to him about this, but she didn't have his number. He still hadn't called her yet. She then decided to call Tess.
She dialed her number. "Tess, its Lois."
"Oh, hi, Lois, how are you?"
"I'm alright, considering. How are you?" Lois asked, truly wondering how she was dealing with all of this.
"I'm alright. I'm still in a bit of a shock seeing them again," Tess replied, shaking her head.
"Oh, I know what you mean, believe me." She paused. "Look, I'm at the station and I just got a call from Lex. Do you know what he wants?"
"I see he's not wasting any time. Lex is up to something. You should call Clark now before you do anything. His cell number is xxx-555-1811. Call him now. I'm on my way to see Lex. He called me a little while ago. It sounded urgent."
"I agree; he's definitely up to something." She paused. "Be careful, Tess. I'll call Clark, and, Tess, thank you."
"Sure, and call me later, we need to catch up."
"I will," Lois said and hung up. She then dialed Clark's number. Glancing at her watch, it was now 3:00 pm, plenty of time to put together questions for Lex and to talk to Clark about what all of this could mean for them. He picked up on the first ring. Clark recognized her number. "Lois?"
"Yes, Clark, it's me."
"Where are you?"
"Can we meet? It's important."
"Sure, meet me at our special spot." He paused for a moment. "You know where that is, right?"
"Of course, I'll be there in ten minutes."
"I'll be there in ten seconds."
"Show off." Smiling, she hung up.
~o~o~
Before Clark could leave, Oliver stopped him. "That was Lois?" Oliver asked. "How are things between you two?" Clark was silent, afraid to get his hopes up. "I get from your lack of response that things aren't back to the way they were."
Clark's jaw worked. "Not yet, but it will happen, mark my words."
"You sound very determined. Tess told me that ... ummm ... she was seeing someone, Clark," Oliver reminded him.
"I know about him, but he couldn't possibly love her as much as I do, not in a million years."
"We know that, Clark, but ..." Oliver began.
"No buts, she will come back to me," he nearly snapped.
"Of course, she will," Oliver quickly agreed, not wanting to upset him.
Clark sighed. "I'm sorry I snapped, but this guy is different from a lot of people," he stated, then he began to pace.
"What do you mean different?" Oliver asked.
"Lois is going to get hurt by this guy she's dating ... he's infected with the Omega sign, meaning Darkseid is still here and he's infecting souls just like before we left, only worst. He's close to Lois, too close."
"Oh, no, and Lois has been seeing this guy for months? I wonder how long he's been infected," Oliver wondered.
"I have no way of knowing, but I have to tell Lois everything and I'm not looking forward to it. I have to go now. We're going to meet at our special spot."
"Oh, your special spot? That sounds like a step in the right direction," Oliver smiled encouraging his friend.
"I hope so. I'll see you later."
"Bye, Clark and good luck!" Oliver exclaimed, happy for him.
"Thanks, Oliver."
TBC!
~o~o~
A/N: Humm, I wonder where they'll meet! Moving right along now, folks! I hope you're enjoying this. Do you have any thoughts, comments? Look for an update in a few days. Thanks for reading. Reviews are love.