Disclaimer: I do not own Superman, Lois Lane, and Superboy. They are characters created and owned by DC Entertainment. Also, this story is meant to service both sides of the political spectrum for the purpose of an enjoyable story. Crits are helpful. Voila!
Clark stares at the television screen, Lois cradling next to him. They can see the results of the midterm election piling on the screen. Newscasters debate on the controlled houses and voices are heard, all while their son John is asleep on the chair to them.
He looks peaceful.
"Didn't think we'd get this far," Lois comments. It seems like her eyes are near emotional when the newest Metropolis state representative walks onto the screen. A young woman of color with a decisive outfit and upbeat image, Anna Hatcher. Lois couldn't be prouder.
Smiling, Clark rubs her shoulder. "Good thing we did. The number of voters this election…it's astonishing. The number of female politicians elected is as well."
"Same here," Lois says back. Then she gazes at their napping son. "I can't imagine a world where our son doesn't vote when he's old enough."
"Hmmm." He looks around their apartment for a bit, conflicted. He has something he wants to say but wonders if it's be too controversial for her to hear. Then his inner voice kicks in and decides to throw caution to the wind, so the words are let free.
"At least it's better than when Luthor was elected."
The comment hits just as he expected it to, but the reaction his wife conveys is more sympathetic. Frankly, that's better than somebody else responding.
"Clark…" Lois begins. "What happened with Luthor was a smear on the presidency. Personally, I don't get how people voted for him all those years ago. But at least we're getting somewhere now."
Steeped in his thoughts, he sighs and holds her tighter. "I guess…I'm just hoping that maybe both parties are going to listen instead of blocking each other out."
"You do represent hope," Lois adds. Her finger snakes on his chest and taps it with the slightest effort. "Saving people is helping enough. Hoping that the process works is a whole nother thing."
"Quite the by-line remark, honey."
"You know it, Smallville."
The televised results continue as they embrace into the same love that's kept them together through so much, and will probably help them through what political uncertainty comes next.
But then, there's always hope.
THE END.