Chapter two

They both exited the office Lois lead the way, she shows him his desk then showed him, around The Daily Plant explaining the different departments along with the deadline schedules for publishing story assignments along with other essentials.

Lois found she was quite nervous being in his presents not for the same reasons that others, might be but for the fact that she once knew him, yet here she was giving him a tour of The Daily Planet while at the same time she couldn't find anything to say to him.

He wasn't the same Clark Kent she once knew many years ago, no Clark Kent had a sense of maturity about him, it showed in his writing the way he described event's places people was truly a remarkable leaving her hard-pressed to find anything to say to him about his life the things he witnessed the place he'd been. How does one find the right words speak to a person who was once a friend now you know nothing about.

They continue the tour to the international section where many others were surprised to see him John made his way over to them and introduced himself.

'Hello I am John—"

'John Kessler head of the Daily Planet international section served in US army four years in different locations throughout the world it's a pleasure to meet you.

Both were quite surprised by the detailed information Clark knew about the daily planet personnel.

'Well thank you Mr. Ellson."

'Please call me Clark Kent, Calvin Ellson is just my pen name for my articles."

'Oh of course, you don't want to draw attention when you're chasing stories I understand completely Mr. Kent, perhaps we can share adventure stories sometime.

They both shook hands Clark nodded politely as he continued the tour making their way back to the bullpen they were stopped once again by staff members wanting to shake Clark's hand asked him questions about all he'd seen throughout his travels. Lois was amazed at how well he handled the slew of staff members, he was calm cool charming he was definitely not same Clark, she knew or didn't know they finally make their way back to their desks when a sultry blonde made her way to Clark's desk.

'Well hello there handsome my name is

'Catherine Grant society and style gossip columnist you have a degree in arts and theater as well as fashion you studied in New York. However, instead of designing clothing you write about it.

'Impressive Handsome, it looks like someone has done their homework."

'It's part of my job Ms. Grant."

'I certainly wouldn't expect anything less from the legendary Calvin Ellson.

'My name Ms. Grant, is Clark Kent, my pen-name is Calvin Ellson.

'Apples and oranges Handsome I just want to welcome you to The Daily Planet, if there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to ask.

'I'll try to remember that Ms. Grant thank you.

Clark watched her walk away from his desk with a little sway in her hips, he shook his head and continued organizing his desk and email. Lois watched the whole interaction between Clark and Cat, she tried to sway his attention. However, Clark never wavered, not once he seemed more focused on getting on with his assignment, which impressed her he's focused very disciplined with a sense of what he wanted to achieve in his life she could admire that she felt the same about her life and her stories.

She looked at the clock on her computer screen, she had 15 minutes before her meeting so, she gathered up her notes and everything else she would need and made her way over to Clark's desk.

'Ready to go to smail—

Before she could finish saying his nickname, he looked directly at her with a look she had never seen before she (cleared her throat) and tried again.

'Are you ready Kent?

'Of course Ms. Lane

Inwardly cringing at the way he said, her name it was pretty obvious the Clark Kent, she once knew doesn't exist anymore she would have to find a new way to communicate to this Clark. As they made their way to the elevator, she was searching her mind trying to find something to say to him all she had were questions the elevator doors opened, and they stepped inside after a few minutes of silence she spoke.

'So how long have you been home?

"Excuse me."

'I said how long have you been home

'About three weeks I had business to attend to when I returned home you know, the farm and all that just a couple of things to take care of."

"So you plan on staying on the farm?

'Nope I got my own place in Metropolis just a couple blocks from the planet."

'Chloe is going to flip when I tell her, that legendary freelance journalist Calvin Ellson, is none other than Clark Kent unless you would like a teller her in person say at lunch this afternoon?

'I would love to see Chloe, again unfortunately I have a meeting and a few leads to chase Ms Lane.

She cringed once again with the way he said her name, they rode the elevator in silence until the doors opened at ground level, she's first to exit with Clark right behind. They made their way to the parking garage, he even held the door open for her so, some real Clark Kent was still in there somewhere they made their way toward Lois's parking spot they abruptly stopped when he spoke.

'We can take my motorcycle it would be faster."

'Yeah, but my car just down a ways Kent.

'I know that Ms. Lane, the bike is faster through traffic your choice.

He removed his sports jacket packing it into the saddlebag, removing a helmet, she watches his actions for a few moments before she decides to join him, he hands her an extra jacket and helmet she climbed on the back of his motorcycle heading to metro tech for the interview.

Riding through the streets of Metropolis, was quite exhilarating granted she had been on motorcycles many times throughout her life, yet there was just something about riding on the back of Clark Kent's motorcycle she found it to be extremely exhilarating. Clark pulled into the metro tech parking lot with 8 minutes to spare which allow than 3 minutes to change and freshen up for the interview allowing for a good 5 extra minutes She made a mental note the next time she was pressed for time for an interview Kent's motorcycle is definitely the way to go.

'Hi Lois Lane, Daily Planet I am here to meet with Stacy Rollins.

'Yes, Ms. Lane Mrs. Rollins will be just a minute. Please have a seat." They both took a seat and waited within 90 seconds, Mrs. Rollins greeted them.

'Ms. Lane. Thank you for coming.

"Of course Mrs. Rollins this is my associate Clark Kent also with The Daily Planet."

"A pleasure to meet you Mr. Kent she said as she shook his hand.

'You too Mrs. Rollins.

She leads them both into her office offering them something to drink they both shook their heads and said no thank you and got right down to business Lois asked all questions while Mrs. Rollins answered up to the best of her ability Clark observed the entire interaction occasionally throwing in a few words here and there allowing Lois to conduct the interview after 20 minutes or so Mrs. Rollins showed them out Lois and Clark thanked her for her time then went about their business.

They walked back to the parking lot Clark pulled out two jackets and helmets and handed them to Lois while Clark packs their business jackets with her purse into the saddle bag.

'So I take it the information Ms. Rollins gave is extremely beneficial to your article research."

'You got that right small—he gave her the look once again, which she quickly corrected by saying Kent.

'Good so I will drop you back of The Daily Planet then I am off to my meeting.

"Or I can a company you to your meeting just as you came to mind."

'What about your article or lunch with Chloe this afternoon I don't want you to miss it.

'Come on Kent its only 11:30 the lunch is at one that gives me plenty of time to see the legendary Calvin Ellson in action.

Clark shook his head and smiled his mind said the same thing same old Lois.

'Alright Lane let's go.