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Lois had find a way to keep her busy and was excited by the President arrival .
- Come on , people , Air Force One landed an hour ago and they haven't left the hangar . This newshound smells a story . Give me something I can sink my teeth into .
She walked through the bullpen when she saw a little blonde who was coming to her , looking upset . She didn't need glasses to recognize her cousin Chloe .
- no , no and no !
- Look , I know you have a laundry list of reasons tumbling into your head to not get married but you'll never see the big picture if you get stuck on spin cycle .
They kept walking and Lois was trying to do her possible to avoid her cousin who was running after her .
- There's no Chloe quip that's gonna make me change my mind .
She gave a paper to her co worker and silent for a few seconds , too much people around them
- Clark can hear cries for help . He's duty bound to answer the call . I won't stand in his way .
- He can't listen all the time Lois . He's not God . He can't be aware of every bird or blade of grass , okay ? He's a man .
Lois looked at her cousin … Anxious . She knew she was right but she was too stubborn .
- And sometimes he needs to not listen . He needs to rest , to love , to laugh . And when he finally does decide to take the skies , he's gonna need you to ground him and you won't be alone for that .
Lois raised an eyebrow
- wait a second ? You know about ..
- The baby ? Yes I already know .
- But how do you … ?
Chloe raised her arms
- whatever . It's not the most important that I know , well even congratulations . I'm really happy for both of you and happy to be a aunt .
Lois smiled and sighed , coming back on the Clark's talk .
- about Clark , that's what I'm afraid of , I'm grounding him , keeping him from soaring to new heights .
Chloe shook her head , feeling sorry for her cousin .
- No Lois . That is so not what he thinks . But since you're not gonna meet him at the altar , you should hear that in his own words .
Chloe gave her a letter . She hesitated but took it anyway and watch her cousin left . She sighed and starting to read the letter and then , the first words made her smile
" I Clark Kent take you Lois Lane to be my companion forever . With you by my side , I will never be alone .
Despite the strong and independent woman the rest of the world sees , I've never know anyone with such gentle grace and more pure heart .
When I've been lost , you've always been there to bring me back . So on this day, at this moment , I pledge the rest of my life to you . You've always believe in me and I believe in you .
And when you believe in someone , it's not for a minute or just for now , it's Forever ! "
Lois raised her eyes and tears fell down . Here she was , everything had hit her like lightening . How could she have been so blind ? She loved Clark and this man was completely crazy in love with her and was willing to sacrifice everything to spend the rest of his life with her , without stopping him from the hero he would become .
She was his strength and with her , he would move on .
She muttered
- I'm such an idiot .
She smiled with tears while Chloe who hadn't left , was watching her , tears into her eyes either . She knew her cousin would change her mind .
Lois hugged the letter against her heart and made it down to her belly . Chloe smiled much more , she had never seen so much emotions in Lois eyes . She had never been so touched by her family happiness but Clark and Lois love story was giving her this exceptional chill .
Lois gave up on everything she was doing , ready to confront her destiny . Chloe laughed and left . She was happy she could have convince her cousin and in few hours , the most wonderful wedding would be attend .
Clark had gone to the cemetery to see his father's grave . He needed to talk to him , dropped this burden inside of him … But looks like he was going to make some definitive goodbyes .
- I never wanted to say goodbye .
He didn't hear him but his father was just behind , talking to him .
- then don't !
- I thought I had it all figured out …
He kneeled in front of the grave .
- How to move on and bury my guilt , my insecurities , my questions . I'm so close , I know who I'll become , I've seen it . Lois thinks I should let her go even we're going to have a baby … Mom says I should hold on to you .
- You don't need to hold on to somebody Clark , if they're already in your heart .
- I just can't keep leaning on you . On Jor-el , I need to stand alone , you know ? It's better that way .
- You mean it's easier that way ?
Clark sighed and sadly looked at the grave .
- It's just that I've missed you so much .
He leaned his hand on the grave stone . His father looked at him and also put his hand on Clark's even though he couldn't feel anything .
- then let me be there for you Clark and don't push your mother away . We're a part of you .
Clark sighed again , feeling his head about to explode .
- It's like I'm on a cliff standing on the edge , where I'm looking is beyond where you've been before , it's beyond where Jor-el has ever been before . As much as I value everything you've given me . I need to go beyond where either of you can guide me anymore , to be the hero that the world needs me to be .
He silt watched for a while the grave , ready to let his past go when a shadow made him raise his eyes and Oliver was walking toward him .
- Why is it that the biggest events are the most painful ?
Clark stood up but didn't answer .
- You know Clark , when I graduated from Excelsior , it was , uh .. It was one of the most important days of my life but I don't remember any of the speeches that were given . I don't remember getting my diploma , I just .. I remember my parents not being there
Clark gave him an empty look .
- I know what you're trying to say Oliver but I'm not here to mourn my father's death .I already did that . I put it behind me .
They left the grave and walked toward the exit
- If by putting it behind you , you mean saying sayonara to your ice dad , selling the farm , hanging up in a cemetery instead of being in a church wearing a starched suit .
Clark rolled his eyes
- What if Lois was right ? What this if is all wrong ? My training , Smallville , the farm , my memories . What if it was all just a crutch ?
- Clark , I don't think taking a scalpel to your past is gonna turn you into the caped Skywalker of your future .
They stopped and Clark replied , very serious
- I thought Lois was my future . I thought she was new life and my destiny but what if she's part of the memories I need to leave behind ? What is heroes aren't destined to love ?
Oliver has just one need right now , slap him in his steel face . Clark was giving up way too quickly and since years .
- I've been down this road before . Know where it landed me ? Burning a perfectly good leather hood . I was on the edge . It took a good friend to remind me who I was . Push me toward who I could become .
Clark cut him
- That's the thing Oliver . No one can push or lead me anywhere . My whole life , I've been trying to fit into two worlds and the truth is , I don't belong to either one of them . I need to make my own path . Maybe that means letting go both of worlds
Broken voice , he added
- Maybe it means letting of Lois …
- Clark ..
But Clark turned his back to him . The talk was done . Oliver shook his head . Clark and Lois had found themselves very well , as much stubborn as the other .
