Clark offered his hand and helped her up. He looked around and said "We need to get you somewhere safe. That was the second attempt on your life tonight, maybe even the third. I don't know who the pistol was aimed at. We can talk after we get you somewhere."

Lois said "We could get that $200,000 car you gave away and go to Jimmy's."

"Wait I have just the place and Chloe knows right where it is." Clark put his arm around her shoulder and listened carefully. When he was sure everything was okay, he said "Let's go see Juan."

"Smallville, you ever heard of personal space," Lois complained as they walked back towards the club.

"Sorry Lois, but I am stuck to your side until we are safely away." Clark said scanning the area ahead of him. Clark's arm was around her waist pulling her close, so close their feet collided as they walked. Lois changed her walking pattern to compensate and Clark shortened his strides until his left foot followed her right foot exactly.

Lois thought about the revelation she had about Clark. 'It made so much sense. Clark had fought to fit in all his life, afraid someone would find out. It's explained why she couldn't peg him. He was meek and trying to fit in and then so confident because he knew he couldn't get hurt. Wait, I saw him hurt before. Not often, but definitely hurt. There was the time when he rescued her from Dr. Fine. Then again, during the whole cheerleaders gone wild episode, And Graham had knocked him out and buried him, there must be something that affects him. Well no sense worrying now, Smallville said he'd explain.'

Meanwhile, Clark's thoughts were chaotic. 'I could let her think I was infected. I couldn't do that. I can't tell her the truth, it was dangerous. Oh, she smells so good. Look how she handled the idea of me being a freak; maybe she can take the truth. What will she do if I lie to her? I don't think I can. She is so gorgeous. Her lips are so good. Concentrate!! No more kissing, it's distracting me. Chloe obviously thinks I should be truthful. It hasn't been easy on her, but it did make us closer. Can I burden Lois? Should I? I love her. … What? Where did that come from? Okay finally here.' Clark approached Juan and said "Juan, if it's alright with you I'll take you up on your offer. I'll have it back before you get off."

"Sure thing Kal, that's a wildcat you got there. Next time, take your shirt off before she shreds it," Juan said playfully.

Lois blushed, she hadn't thought about what all those bullets would have done to his shirt. Clark on the other hand, was at a loss. He couldn't figure out to what Juan was referring to. Lois noticed his expression and raked her fingernails on his back. Clark blushed a bright red and looked uncomfortable. Lois winked at Juan and said "We're just getting started."

Juan laughed and went to get the car. Lois was stunned when he brought the car around; t was one thing to hear the name 'Diablo,' but to see one that Clark had just given away. Juan swung her door up into the open position and Clark helped her in. Juan then closed the door as Clark went around the car and got in. Juan said "Just call me if you need it longer Kal."

Lois smiled at him and moved her hand in imitation of a scratching cat and said "Meow!!"

Juan laughed. Clark blushed furiously again and said quietly "Lois please. I was never so … emotional here before."

Lois looked at Clark and thought 'he is so adorable when he blushes.' She then asked "What about Chloe?"

Clark said "Go ahead and call her. Tell her we'll be at my condo, please."

"Your what?" Lois asked astounded yet again.

"I bought a condo when I lived here three years ago." Clark said resolutely. He turned to Lois and added "Tell her to wait at least an hour and a half before coming over, that should be long enough to tell you what I promised."

Lois made the call and tried to get more information, but Clark just kept telling her he would tell her when he knew she was safe. Lois sat silently contemplating everything that she had learned this evening. Surprisingly, it was that Clark Kent wanted to explore a real relationship with her that kept surfacing. She indulged herself in the memories of the kisses they had shared tonight and when he was dressed as the Green Arrow. It seemed like only seconds had passed when they arrived.

Clark rushed her upstairs, always scanning the area around them for anything suspicious. He let Lois in and scanned the condo for anything that didn't belong. Lois looked around and said "Looks like a bachelor's pad alright, all glass and metal. … How did you afford all this Clark?"

"Sorry about the dust. No one has been here for three years. Make yourself at home, I'm going get rid of the car. I'll stop by the store and pick up something. Is there anything special I can get for you?" Clark asked.

Lois looked confused and asked "You're just going to just leave me here?"

"As long as you stay inside, you should be fine. I'll move the car so no one can find us. I'm going to stop by the store on the way back. I could use a coke and maybe some pizza. What about you?" Clark asked.

"Sounds good, just don't take too long," Lois acquiesced.

"I'll be back soon. The plasma and stereo should both work. I'll be right back." Clark said as he left the apartment.