Chapter 10:
"I'm surprised that you didn't want to go to Fortune's Casino," Martha commented with a laugh as she drew another card from the stack.
"Perhaps I just didn't want to share you," Lionel said with a wicked grin as he folded his hand. "I thought you said you weren't much of a poker player?"
"Actually, I prefer blackjack."
"Martha Kent, you have a face made for poker."
"What do you mean?" Martha asked with genuine surprise.
"A man can never tell what you're thinking. You are the ultimate mystery. What I wouldn't give to read your mind," Lionel said with a laugh.
"Lionel."
"My deal. So what will the stakes be this time?" Lionel said with a smile. It was obvious that he was having a great time.
"Perhaps some truth. But I don't know if you'll like what I'm about to say. I just don't want to ruin what we've had today," she replied sadly.
"Martha, what is it? You know that you can tell me anything. I won't judge you. Considering my past mistakes, it can't be that bad."
"I want to talk about Project Intercept."
Lionel froze for a moment off-guard. He then plastered a smile on his face & carried on as though they were talking about the weather.
"What about Project Intercept did you want to know?"
"I tried to tell you back at the hospital, but I only seemed to have the nerve to tell you while you were unconscious," Martha answered gloomily. "When you were shot, we had no idea of why or what for. So I used my connections to find out about Project Intercept. I had you taken to the lab outside of Metropolis & I used the system to enter your mind."
"You did what?"
"I didn't want Clark to invade your privacy so I told him that I would enter your mind. I wanted to protect your memories and feelings as much as possible, but I didn't think it was right to go into your mind & you to know nothing about the experience."
"Will you tell me what you saw?" Lionel asked quietly.
"I'll tell you anything you want."
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TO BE CONTINUED...