Plot: Clark was led to believe that Lois no longer had her flashes from the future, well she doesn't but she does have memories of something else – Clark's past. The 'kryptonite' link created between Clark and Lois during Pandora had an unexpected side effect and has caused Lois to download periodic flashes of Clark's memories. They will make no sense to her at first but will she start to put the pieces together! And to add complications Lois and Clark have just embarked on their fledgling relationship.
The last thing Lois remembered was kissing Clark. Now here she was waking up in a hospital bed, surrounded by 60 red roses and yes she had counted and smelt every single one. She was a little perturbed by the amount of flowers and the obvious cost.
Oliver had said he was over her, but the red roses were definitely disagreeing. He would just have to accept that Lois was in love with another man. She was thinking what to say to Oliver when the very man in question knocked on the door and entered the room.
"Hi Lo, how are you feeling? My god, who opened a florists." Oliver smiled.
Lois was flustered. "Look Oliver, they're lovely but I cannot accept them. I'm with Clark now. You need to move on and accept it. What we had was great but it is in the past."
Oliver realised what Lois was implying. "I could not agree more. You and Clark were meant to be, and for your information, it was not me who emptied the rose section at the Botanical Gardens of their contents.
Lois was going to challenge Oliver but she could tell by the look on his face that he was being sincere.
"Well, Ollie, if you didn't buy them who did. There was no note with them." Lois looked puzzled.
"Let me guess! I would say the culprit is about 6ft 4, has a plaid fetish and drives a tractor in his spare time. Does that narrow it down?"
Lois blushed at the realisation "You mean Clark did this? No he is not that romantic, or at least I didn't think he was."
Oliver replied. "I don't know for sure, but I would place a bet on it. After all he barely left your bedside since you were admitted two days ago."
Lois was surprised, "You mean he stayed with me for two days. Where is he now?"
"I would say about 25 meters down the corridor getting a cup of coffee. I have just passed him." Oliver smiled. "By the way, has the doctor come back with any test results yet?"
"I have barely woken up so I have not seen him." Lois said.
"Well, Lo. He is a great doctor, the best in Metropolis. He will get to the bottom of what happened." Oliver announced, fully aware of what had transpired two days ago. But that was not going to be the version of events that Lois was going to hear.
"You know the doctor?"
"Considering he is my personal physician, I would say I know him pretty well. He is called Emil Hamilton."
Lois noticed Clark standing at the door. Her heart skipped a beat. How could he look this gorgeous and why had it taken her so many years to notice what was right in front of her nose all the time.
"Look I will leave you two alone." Oliver got up, kissed Lois on the cheek and smiled at Clark as he left the room.
Clark was thrilled that Lois had woken up. "Lo, Trust me to miss you waking up" he smiled, a smile that melted Lois 's heart.
"Well I'm awake now. I'm fine. I just need this Dr Hamilton to tell me what is wrong with me and then sign my release papers. I feel great now. It must have been that killer kiss I gave you, it must have overpowered my senses." Lois smirked.
Clark grabbed her hand. "I am so glad you are ok now. I was worried I would lose you and I couldn't bear that."
"I'm here now Clark and..." Lois sentence was interrupted by a man at the door.
"Ahem, am I disturbing something?" Emil Hamilton smiled. "Ms Lane, I am Emil Hamilton. How are you feeling?"
Lois replied eagerily. "Just desperate to be released. I hate hospitals. Any ideas what it was that caused me to faint."
"You had hypoglycaemia" Emil announced. "It meant your blood sugar plummeted and caused you to faint."
Lois was devastated. "Does this mean I have diabetes? Will I have to have injections.?" She hated needles.
"No, Ms Lane. This condition can affect anyone. You just have to make sure you have regular intake of carbohydrates."
Her face lit up. "you mean like Maple Donuts. You hear that Clark, I have to eat lots of maple donuts. There is a god. Can I go home, doc."
"Yes Ms Lane, you can, as long as Clark promises to keep an eye on you." Emil said, looking at Clark.
"That's great news doc." Lois was thrilled and jumped out of bed and started to pack her belongings. "By the way, Dr Hamilton. Where have we met before? I know you from somewhere but cannot put my finger on it."
"No, Ms Lane. I don't think we have met me before. Maybe you have seen me hanging out with Oliver." Emil replied, puzzled.
Lois went home but a few hours later, she was back in the Bullpen at the Daily Planet. She had never been one to sit at home when there were stories to write. Clark had tried to get Lois to rest but she was not having any of it.
She loved Clark when he fussed over her.
" Here. This is for you. You just got back from a trip to the hospital, not hawaii." Clark said concerned, offering her a maple donut " You need to take it slow."
Lois replied, snapping the bag from his grip. " I have hypoglycemia, . Not arthritis. Doc says as long as I eat every three hours, I'm gold. Happy?"
" Very. I almost lost you once. I don't want it to happen again. Lois, what are we doing?" Clark said as she stepped towards her.
" I'm eating a maple doughnut. And you're...kind of invading my personal space."
Lois looked at him oddly. Clark just came out and said it.
"I mean us. Lois and clark, clark and lois, as a couple."
Lois panicked. " Oh, cowboy! You just went from 10 to, like, 110 in 2 seconds flat. Let's just slow it down. You know, I-I still need to get my feet back under me."
" Well, you can lean on me for strength. I feel stronger when you're around, anyway." Clark gave her a loving gaze.
" Clark, I have done this dating thing wrong so many times."
" Then let's do it right. Let's take our time." Clark suggested.
Lois felt herself calming down, " Really? In that case... let's go get a real cup of coffee. And then we'll have lunch - the first of many. There will be ice cream and chalupas, picnics in the parkAnd you will take me to a monster-truck rally."
Lois and Clark stood side by side in the elevator, holding hands. Lois never wanted to let go. This was a start of a new chapter, one she didn't want to mess up...
Clark was thrilled that Lois was back to normal and was no longer experiencing those horrific flashes about her trip into the future. He had to admit it felt strange being in her mind, as though he was violating her thoughts.
The future version of himself was a mess – emotionally and physically. He was so glad that his Lois had returned, so he did not need to travel down that road.
The one part which kept repeating in his mind was the 'dodgy scene' as he had started to call it. The future Clark had certainly wasted no time in taking Lois to bed, but then again it could have been their last day ever. Clark was very confused by his feelings towards these events, and then he realised he was slightly jealous of his future self. He could see how deep the feelings Lois held for him went.
He chastised himself for being silly. He was not in competition with his future self. That version didn't exist anymore and would never again. Clark would not let himself turn into that.
The one good thing he did pick up from the flashes was the determination to get together with Lois. He had spent best part of a year dancing around his feelings, then getting back with Lana and recently he had made the move on Lois. She had responded and now they were officially a couple.
'Clark and Lois' had a nice ring to it, one he would never tire of hearing. They had agreed to take it slow. As much as Clark would like to re-enact the scene from the flashes, he knew taking their time was the best course of action. After all he had spent 5 years with Lana on and off and had only had sex with her a handful of times, depending on his/her superpower status.
He knew that he would have to confront his fears of making love to Lois with his powers but he decided to cross that bridge when they came to it. He was going to savour every moment he got to spend with this beautiful woman.
Lois definitely had an effect on him. He felt complete when he was with her. When he was with Lana there was something not right, something missing. Clark's thoughts went to his double life and how to deal with Lois and the Blur. He was not going to tell her until he felt the time was right.
Lois was floating. Clark had finally asked her out. She had freaked at his suggestion of becoming a couple, but then he asked if they could take it slow. That was like music to her ears. Clark was the most patient man she knew and would wait until she was ready. What was the rush anyway, they had their whole lives ahead of them and Clark was not going anywhere.
Just then, Bonnie Tyler broke into song. It was the Blur.
"Hello?"
"Hello Lois, I heard what happened to you and I just want to check you are ok. You had me worried." The Blur asked.
"Thanks for your concern. It means a lot." Lois went onto to explain what had happened.
She felt a little uncomfortable talking to the Blur tonight. She did not know why but she felt as if she was betraying Clark. What would he say if he knew they talked on a regular basis. Clark had shown his jealous side before and it was not pretty.
Lois told herself that Clark had nothing to worry about, after all her relationship with the Blur was purely platonic, wasn't it. She had feelings for him, but she put this down to gratefulness for all the times he had saved her life. It was not like she was cheating on Clark.
"I'm glad you are ok" the Blur said.
"Blur can I ask you a question, why did you choose me to be your confidante?" Lois inquired.
This knocked Clark off balance. What should he say? Because he loved her and wanted to be with her all time. No he had to cover his feelings. This was getting awkward so he made a decision.
"It is because I trust you." The Blur suggested.
"I'm honoured but do you confide in anyone else. Sorry if I am getting personal." Lois was blushing, luckily he could not see.
"Well, there wasn't until recently. I have a special lady in my life who I share things with."
"You mean a girlfriend?" Lois asked
"Yeah, something like that." The Blur replied.
"That's great that you found someone because you must get lonely with your lifestyle." Lois was mad.
How could he unmask himself to someone else. She was jealous of this girl. She felt a bond with the Blur but now this was threatened by this other woman. What could she do? She did not even know the Blur by sight, yet here she was having strong feelings of jealous. But it was Clark she loved. This was getting to much for her.
"Look Blur, I am beat after the past few days and need to get to bed."
"Ok, Lois. Glad you are ok"
Clark hung up. This is getting stranger by the minute,he thought. He could tell Lois was annoyed by his 'other' girlfriend. Was it jealousy? Did this threaten all the feelings Lois had for him? Does Lois have feelings for the Blur? And if so, why did it bother him, as he was the Blur? Clark did not know what to think.
Lois fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. Her nightmares and flashes had gone away the last few nights, or at least she thought they had, but then she had a vivid but very fragmented dream about her and Clark in the barn...
Clark: It's okay. I know this sounds crazy, but in a few moments, this will all be over. Lois: Okay, well, try me. My shock threshold is pretty high right now. Clark: It's too late, Lois. My whole life, I've seemed different. Lois: Some people spend their entire lives looking for a way to stand out... to be a person that anybody would call special. When you first told me who you were... my thought was, "anyone but Clark." Clark: Lois, you don't have to explain. I get it. Lois: No, you don't. How can someone with x-ray vision be so blind? I've been down the hero road before. And every time, I made a giant u-turn. But this... this was different. Lois: And when you hit your reset button... ...you're not gonna tell me your secret, are you? Clark: I'm sorry. Lois: That's okay. Why should I think I'm special? Clark... I understand. Clark: Lois, you don't understand. It's because you are special. I have to go.
Lois had woken up early that morning. What shocked her was the vividness of her dream. Normally she could recall odd details of a dream, but this particular dream had stuck in her mind down to the outfit she was wearing.
The odd thing, it was as though she was in Clark's body. She could hear his voice but was seeing things from his point of view.
This was nothing like the flashes she had experienced in the past few weeks, it was not dark and threatening. Those flashes had stopped during her time in the hospital and had been replaced by these dreams. She realised she was overreacting and that these were simple dreams. Maybe it was because she had embarked on a relationship with Clark.
Lois thought about the day ahead. It was the weekend and Clark had asked her to come to the Farm for a surprise. Well not so much a surprise as Clark had admitted he wanted them to go horse riding .
Lois had liked horse riding as a child, but when she was ten she fell off a horse and broke her wrist. From that day she had always been scared to get back on a horse. Clark pleaded with her with those big blue eyes and she could not say no. Clark loved horse-riding, probably due to the times he rode with Lana.
Lois fell back asleep and started dreaming again. This time she was riding a horse, well at least Clark was. It was another one from his point of view, it was almost like she was watching it on TV. She noticed that ahead of Clark was a white horse and it was being ridden by Lana. It was as though they were having a race to see who could get back to the Kent Farm first.
This dream was very fragmented and disjointed. Next thing she knew Clark and Lana were standing next to the windmill that overlooked the farm...
Lana: It's good to know I can still beat you at something. Thanks for the afternoon, Clark. Champagne, truffles -it wasn't even my birthday. Clark: Overkill? Lana: No, I loved it. But normally, that kind of romance comes with a tag that says, Clark: Well, to be honest, Lana, lately, you've seemed a little distant. Lana: Guess I've been busy. Finally get a chance to make this relationship work. It's not a big deal. Just getting used to the new life.
"Sorry I wrecked your car," or, "I accidentally slept with your sister."
Next thing Lana was holding a piece of green rock, standing over Clark who looked in agony. Then the windmill and Lana was struck by lightning. The windmill collapsed and Lana caught it as though it was a toy.
Lois woke up with a start. What was she doing having dreams about Lana. Lana was long gone and Clark had never mentioned her since she left. She understood the horse riding part of the dream as she was very stressed about getting in the saddle again.
After breakfast Lois headed to the farm to go horse riding. Clark heard the car come up the driveway and went out to meet Lois. He opened her door and helped her out. Lois considered Clark a true gentleman. He always opened doors for her. Some people may find it over the top but she secretly loved it.
She put her arms around him and gave him a deep loving kiss which he reciprocated even more passionately. She could kiss him forever.
Lois decided not to tell Clark about her dreams because she did not want to mention Lana to Clark. Maybe she was still a little insecure about his long term relationship with Lana. When she returned at Chloe's wedding, it was like someone had pulled the rug from underneath her feet.
Lois never did find out what happened whilst she was in Star City and why Lana fled town. In fact she had decided not to ask. 'Look forward, not back' was her motto and here was Clark, her boyfriend dragging her to the stables where the two horses were waiting.
"You ready, Lo." He said as he gave her the reins of a white horse, the very same horse she had dreamt about this morning. She had never seen it around the farm before.
"where did this horse come from, Clark?" Lois asked
Clark smiled, "Let me introduce you to Brandy. She actually belongs to Katie Powell. As you probably know she has a new boyfriend who lives out of town. She normally keeps her at her own house but when she goes away to visit him, she asked to leave her here so she can be looked after and has company."
"I have never seen the horse before. She has been going out with that boyfriend for a while, hasn't we."
"This is the first time since 2007 we have boarded Brandy, as her little sister came for a few years to live with her. Anyway Brandy is a great starter horse and Katie said anyone could ride her."
Lois was freaked out but didn't show it. This was definitely the same horse she had dreamt about a few hours ago. What the hell was happening to her mind...