Clark landed at the farm in the guise of Superman and quickly changed into Daily Planet work clothes, white shirt top with tie, and black trousers, but no glasses, he had quickly x-rayed and listened to the heartbeats, and apart from Lois, who was very busy in Metropolis at present, he was aware that all the people present here knew his secret.

Kara and Conner Kent were there to greet him, "Clark!" they yelled with joy as he embraced them, laughter ringing around.

Martha came running out of the front door of the farm to him, "Clark! You did it!" tears of joy rolling down her face as they had an emotional reunion, repeating the words "You did it!" as she did so.

"Kara?" Clark asked,

"I'm back for good now Kal-El." at the looks she received, "Sorry,.. Clark."

As they went to walk back into the farmhouse, Kara explained,

"I went to the future, and was told I could return now and stay."

at Clark's questioning luck she continued,

"Jor-El insisted that I not stay around as it was important that you face the trial alone. He said this was crucial despite my pleading. And now I am glad to say that I am back to stay for good!"

Clark put an arm around Kara's shoulder as they walked up the steps to the farmhouse;

"I'm glad that you are back! Welcome home Kara." and Martha added as she opened the kitchen door, "Yes, welcome home Kara"

Kara smiled broadly, "Thankyou, its good to be back with family."

As they walked into the Living room Clark shook hands with and embraced Oliver, Chloe, Victor and Bart,

Clark looked at the t.v and saw Lois being interviewed about Air Force One being saved by Superman, and the exclusive one-on-one article with Superman and the President in that days edition of the newspaper. To say she was in demand was an understatement.

Clark had spoken to her at the Planet earlier...

He had stumbled through the office, apologising as he attempted to walk straight. There was a great deal of excitement in the newsroom over what had happened regarding 'Superman', a phrase coined by Lois in her interview with the President on board Air Force One, this was being repeated on the tv screens in the Planet newsroom, as well as the footage showing Superman flying upto the 'planet' and it then leaving.

He opened the door to Lois office, and had barely shut it behind him when Lois jumped into his arms, and kissed him passionately, he eagerly returned the kiss, and felt tingling going all over his body, with his hands in her hair, he barely managed to say;

"I love you so much." before they kissed passionately again, electricity seemed to flow in the air around them.

For Lois who had just finished her article 'Superman Saves The Day', and had sent it to print barely half-an hour before, seeing Clark come through the door was like a dream come true. When she had seen him flying in the air towards the plane and lift it back up into stable flight her heart swelled with both pride and love for him.

That was her husband, her husband saving the day, the man she had given her heart to so completely, and she just could not believe how extraordinarily lucky and fortunate she was to have such a kind hearted gentle strong man with her for the rest of her life. Her heart swelled with love at the thought until it was bursting with happiness.

When he had flown upto the window and nodded to her, her heart swelled even bigger and his whole face and eyes twinkled with pure love and joy to her.

It had actually taken her breath away seeing him flying, actually flying! It was astonishing and something even sitting in the office many hours later she was still trying to get her head around, even if the first time had been in the virtual world, that had been different though.

Getting the interview with the President had been the major bonus she had been hoping for, and when he had praised 'Superman' it was more than she could have hoped, considering what had been seriously discussed on the plane a matter of what had actually been discussed on the plane before the save.

When the plane had landed, she had headed straight for her and Clark's new apartment, having made her way through the streets full of celebrating people. On her way she had taken some pictures on her phone, but had been trying to take in the incredible atmosphere of good will there was around.

When she had finally reached their apartment, she typed up the one-and-one interview with 'Superman'. Now she was in the office, and after 10 minutes of holding Clark, she reluctantly pulled away beaming, saying;

"I love you too Clark, You were fantastic!" he beamed in return, and having noticed the blinds were all down in the office, took of his glasses.

Lois nodded in the direction of the office, "No-one noticed you just?" he shook his head 'no', saying, "No, Zatanna really came though this time."

Lois smiled, they had approached Zatanna on Lois's insistence, she was very concerned that for years Clark had gone without wearing the glasses, so they needed something to make sure people didn't connect Clark to Superman.

After the hen and stag do, Lois felt that Zatanna owed them one, and Zatanna happily complied, casting a very complex spell which would be permanent and help people just see Clark Kent.

"You were great Lois! An interview with the President! No amount of super-powers could have got that without causing problems!"

Lois sitting down, finally letting go of Clark's hand which she had been holding replying,

"I was in the right place at the right time Smallville, as were you."

As Clark looked at the headline on the screen which read,

"EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Superman", with his right hand on Lois shoulder, Lois sensed something was wrong,

"What's the matter?"

Clark looked at her then sat on the edge of the desk,

"Lex is alive." Lois looked at him wide-eyed "Alive? How so?", he shrugged,

"You know that signal we traced earlier?" she nodded and he continued,

"Lex was there, waiting it seemed." and he went onto explain what had happened and had been said.

Lois eyes grew wide,

"He knows your secret Clark! What are we going to do?"

He smiled sadly, leaned in to kiss her on the lips briefly and said with a grimace,

"I think Tess's leaving present might have solved it."

Lois looked at him in the eyes, wearily "This isn't good is it? What happened to Tess?".

"I found a message at Watchtower waiting for me. It was from Tess, she explained that she went to see Lex to release a toxin into his system at a simple touch of skin, which will have erased his memories. Unfortunately she made it clear if she is no longer with us."

Lois got up and place her hands on either side of Clark's face at his sad expression "Are you certain about her?",

"I've relayed the details to Oliver, and he's looking into it.", Lois smiled, "We can but hope." and kissed him on the lips fully again, then pulled away at Clark's smiling face.

When they both looked at the computer screen she said, "I've just finished the one-to-one interview with 'Superman' " quoted with her hands,

Clark replied, "I trust you Lois, submit as you wish, I'll read it later."

She smiled, kissed him on the lips again and sent it to the Editor. 10 minutes later Clark, having just explained to Lois about what happened at the Fortress, narrowly managed to put back on his glasses in time as the door swung open and Perry White stepped in,

"Great scoops Lois! This will be fantastic for the Daily Planet!" Clark and Lois were both seated saying in unison "Perry!"

"I'm Chief now." Lois and Clark looked at one another then Clark went to shake Perry's hand saying,

"Congratulations Chief! When did this happen?"

"After Lois's interview with the President after Superman saved Air Force One. The Owner realised I was the one who had been overseeing your assignments in Egypt, and promoted me, Ms Mercer left the position yesterday."

Then he had smiled to both Clark and Lois, "Congratulations on your marriage."

Looking at Clark he had then added, "You better get out there Kent and get good stories if you're to share an office with your wife."

...After that Clark had left Lois to it, as Perry had delightfully lined up a host of television interviews for her, which made for great publicity for the Daily Planet, and with the interviews now in full swing and circulation, the media and general public could simply not get enough information about Superman.

Clark told them at the farm what he knew about Tess. Oliver and Chloe had already been looking into it, and had only briefly stopped by, and left immediately with Victor and Bart to look into it more.

Conner wanted to go as well but Clark stopped him, "No Conner! Stay out of this!"

Conner shrugged him off saying, "I want to know what's happened to Tess!" Clark placed both his hands on his shoulders, looked into his eyes and said,

"Lex might still know your weakness, and we're unsure if the toxin fully worked, so as much as I can understand that you wish to be involved, for now, lets leave it to them to sort out."

Conner agreed reluctantly

"We need to make sure its safe Conner. Believe me, we will do all we can do to help get Tess."

Conner looked at Clark and Clark added sadly, knowing Conner was thinking about Kara's legion ring, "Within reason." pausing, "Playing with time is deadly. Believe me, I know only too well."

Clark looked up to see Lois speaking on the tv, with another news network, looked at a smiling Martha saying

"I'll go and get Lois, she must be getting exhausted by now." and as he ran out of the door quickly looking around saying, "See you soon."

He flew off changing in the process into Superman.