At Luthor Tower...

After realising a lady's body was in his office, and remembering it was a lady called Tess but nothing else, Lex had found memories of important periods in his later life missing, including what had happened to Tess.

He remembered certain people and events but just could not remember everything, no matter how hard he tried. Having Tess's body disposed off quickly amid the chaos of what happened regarding the near Apocalypse, what he cursed more was that he had not gained anything by it at all. If anything he seemed to have lost a great deal.

What had made him near apocalyptic in rage was both seeing and hearing the breaking news reports about a 'saviour - Superman', named by a reporter called Lois Lane, who had been saved on that plane and had been very busy smiling and giving interviews on the 'caped wonder'.

He looked up again at the tv screen in his office, which showed the 'saviour' flying upto the nearing 'planet', and the planet then moving away. Then the power went off again! Even that one generator had failed! Thankfully the electrical blackouts had been becoming less frequent, and power would soon be restored.

Lex Luthor slammed his fist onto the desk in anger again has he looked back down at the two copies of the Daily Planet newspaper in front of him. How had he managed to let the Daily Planet slip through his gasp! He was now well aware that Tess had set the buyout in motion many months ago, and he had been far too late to prevent it when he found out hours ago. What really infuriated him was the meagre price Tess had sold the newspaper for – and especially to whom she had sold it.

Just then Oliver Queen entered his office,

"I shall have to do something about Security if you've managed to slip in through the net, Mr Queen." stated Lex coldly,

Oliver smirked, but was worried, it seemed that not all of Lex's memories had been erased. Lex certainly seemed to remember him,

"So the rumours of your return are not exaggerated."

"Well if they were you're in big trouble right now." snapped Lex.

"Good to see your sense of humour is still in check."

"As touching as it is to see that you care so much for my health, to what honour do I have this visit?"

"Its just nice to see all is well in the world Lex...and to see you looking so well. Where have you been?"

"Busy. If that's all, unlike some people I do actually have a business to run." spoke Lex staring coolly at Oliver for it seemed a while.

"I came to see how you were doing, and to ask about Tess." he added "I understand she came here?"

Lex only slightly paled – barely noticeable, then eyes like flint, replied,

"Touching to see you care so much about us both,...however I can't help you regarding Tess. She came to see that all was well, but then had to leave, something about a near apocalypse...."

Oliver raised his eyebrows, "Really?"

Lex then stated "Now you will have to excuse me." pressed the intercom "Security."

With that Oliver left the office, 'We'll be seeing more of each, of that I have no doubt, Mr Queen. Spoilt rich kid.' thought Lex who had desperately been trying to search what little he could remember of Oliver Queen.

Once he was gone Lex picked up the phone "Anna, get me ..."

Meanwhile Clark and Lois were flying in the air...

Clark as Superman flew with Lois and he smiled broadly looking at her face, unable to believe that after all his trials with Jor-El, it was all over and that he finally now had this remarkable, fiery, beautiful woman by his side, his wife. It still easily brought a large smile to his face thinking about it, he did not doubt it always would.

For Lois, this was her first real 'flight' with Clark, and it thrilled her to be in his embrace, feeling the muscles under his outfit, his arms wrapped around her, his entire presence gave her a feeling of warmth, love and security.

She looked out across the skyline, the partially cloudy sky largely covering their presence in the sky from the people below, the wind blowing through her hair as she looked at Clark and they both smiled at each other.

She revelled in the feel and comfort that his cape gave, being partially wrapped around her to help protect against the slight chill now in the air. It was a long, enjoyable, perfect moment for them, the relative silence, revelling in the close proximity of the embrace, a blessed silent relief from where they had just come from.