"Well thanks for the lemonade I should be getting home before my parents worry," Leslie said putting her glass in the sink.

"Ok please don't be a stranger and we'll send Clark over as soon as he's done," Martha said walking Leslie to the door.

"Thanks Mrs. Kent. Bye Mr. Kent," Leslie said waving and he waved back.

Leslie left and went home. She kissed her mother and father. Explained everything to her mother of course leaving out her boyfriend was an alien.

"Well Leslie you picked yourself a good one there," Lora said smiling.

"Thanks mom," answered Leslie rolling her eyes. Then said, "Clark will be here soon; he stayed at his parents' house to help his dad."Lora just nodded.

"Well darling let's get all your stuff out of the car and up to your room," Alistair said getting up out of his chair. Just then there was a knock at the door. "I'll get it," Leslie said walking to the door. Looking out the window she smiled. "Hey Clark; how was helping your dad with chores go for you?" she asked hoping he would follow her lead.

Luckily he did and replied, "Oh it was so much fun. I came over as quickly as I could."

"Please come in," Leslie said stepping aside for Clark. He walked in and he looked nice. He had a pair of jeans and a white t-shirt. He must of taken a shower because his hair was still wet. "Are you ready? Be more afraid of my mother." The two walked into the living room and her mother was by herself. "Where's da?" Leslie asked.

"He's getting your stuff out of the car. He figured he's already met Clark by himself so I get to meet Clark by myself," Lora replied. The two had a seat on the sofa. "First of all Clark I appreciate what you are doing for my daughter. I have never met Lana and I am angry that she would even threaten my child. Secondly you hurt her and I will come after like no other," Lora said very seriously. Clark nodded. He believed her. Leslie squeezed his knee and smiled. "Now you two go out and enjoy yourselves. I trust you Clark and you Leslie."

"Thanks mama," Leslie getting up and giving her mother a hug. Clark got up and shook her hand. The Clark and Leslie left holding hands.

Outside Clark said, "Your mom is scary."

Leslie laughed and replied, "I know. She means well but for what it's worth she does like you."

Clark smiled responding, "Thank goodness."

"So where are we going?" Leslie asked pulling Clark into a hug.

"Oh that's a surprise," he replied kissing her nose. They walked out of the house and toward his truck. Getting in he starts it up and he heads toward town. "I thought you might like a tour of Smallville." He smiled looking at her.

"You are very sweet. You remembered I didn't get a chance to see the town," Leslie replied smiling. They drove toward the town of Smallville in comfortable silence. About 5 minutes later they reached the town.

"Welcome to Smallville," Clark said laughing. He noticed the shock on Leslie's face.

"Wow this is small. The sign wasn't kidding when they said small," Leslie responded looking at Clark.

"Actually it's named after the founder's: the Small's," Clark answered. He found a parking spot in front of what looked like a movie theater. "This is the Talon. We aren't going in there because Lana owns it and more than likely will be there. We're just parking here because there isn't any other place to park."

"That's understandable. I'm sure there's another coffee shop?" Leslie asked getting out of the car.

Clark shook his head replied, "No there isn't." He walked over to Leslie and grabbed her hand. As they crossed the street people stared not because of the oddity in the couple, but Leslie thought because Clark had another girlfriend. Leslie thought Clark's former love was deeper than she had previously thought; though Leslie had no doubt of his love. Then she noticed where they were going, it was like an old diner from the 50's.

"Cool. We had one like this back in Ohio. I love this," she looked at him. They went in and got escorted to a table. They looked at the menus; when the waitress came they ordered. As they were Leslie and Clark were talking they heard the door open since Leslie's back was to the door she couldn't see who it was but from the look on Clark's face it could only be one person. Leslie turned to see Lana entering with some young man. Leslie smiled; she knew what Lana was trying to do as she was sure Clark knew. Leslie looked at Clark who looked a combination upset and amused.

Unfortunately Lana and her friend were heading their way; Leslie looked at Clark and said, "We're in public and in Smallville. She may not do anything. So let's try to be polite. Remember what my dad said. Nobody will back us if we are mean to her."

Clark nodded and replied, "I remember and I will do my best." He looked at the young man and remembered. It was the boy Lana was seeing when Lana and Clark were together. Clark's jaw clenched. Remember he cannot hit anybody, no matter what he needs to be polite, he kept thinking to himself.

"Well hello Lana. How are you?" Leslie asked looking politely at Lana.

"I'm doing well. This is my friend Joe. Joe this is Leslie and Clark," Lana said smiling. She knew they wouldn't make a scene here of course she wouldn't either.

Leslie stood up and said, "It's nice meeting you Joe would you guys care to join us?" Leslie moved to sit next to Clark who at this point thought he was going into heart failure.

"Oh no thank you we just came to pick up lunch then go on a romantic picnic. I love picnics," Lana replied looking straight at Clark.

"Yes Lana you do like picnics. I seem to remember you like breaking up with people at picnics too," he responded as calmly as he could. His tone was low so no one else but Lana could hear him. She understood what he meant and frowned.

"Well we'd better get our meal Lana and leave. It was nice meeting you all," Joe said leading Lana away.

"Poor Joe," Leslie said sitting back down in her seat. Just then the food came. They thanked the waitress and she left.

"Why?" Clark asked taking a bite of his sandwich. He just didn't get it but sometimes he could be a big, dumb alien and not get a lot of things.

Leslie smiled and responded, "Lana is using that man as much as she used you. The worst part is I think he knows it and is still in love with her."

Clark just nodded; the two just finished their meal in silence. Little uncomfortable thanks to Lana. "Are you done?" Clark asked hoping she was, Leslie nodded to the affirmative. They got up and paid the check.

"Clark what seems to be the problem? I know there seems to be one. Come on," Leslie prodded as they were walking down the street. They stopped in the middle of the sidewalk so she could get a good look at him.

"Lana's bothering me. I don't know how I feel," Clark started trying not to look at Leslie.

Leslie smiled. They were going to have THAT conversation. "So you're still in love with her. After all this you want to give her another chance?" Leslie asked stepping back from Clark.

Clark didn't know what he wanted. He took too long to answer the question so Leslie spoke, "Ok fine Clark you do that! So I get it now this little lunch was to let me down easy. Brilliant Clark! I'll find my own way home." With that Leslie stormed off back to the diner so she could call her mother to come get her.

What just happened? Clark asked himself. He stood there on Main Street completely confused. How did this always happen to him? When he saw Lana with that other man Clark was jealous but now he hurt someone else in the process. Did he really want Lana back? He went to his truck and got in; he wasn't listening to the voice in his brain to go after Leslie. Come on, it said, go after her, she's the best thing for you. Plus she knows your secret! But he didn't, he started his truck and went home.

Leslie got to the diner and called her mother who was very angry. She told Clark NOT to break her daughter's heart just that morning. So Lora went to the diner and picked up Leslie.

"What happened?" Lora asked driving back to their home.

"Mom I can honestly say I don't know. We were eating at that diner, Lana came in with her "boyfriend" and Clark decided at that moment he doesn't how he feels," Leslie sobbed at her mother. Lora shook her head. They were now passing the Kent farm. Leslie could see the Kent's truck in the driveway. She just didn't get it. Up till now, Leslie thought to herself, he seemed to really care for her. This was completely random. She should have figured all he had to do was see her with somebody else and get jealous. "How am I going to face dad now? After everything that happened what am I going to say? I defended Clark!" Leslie exclaimed as they pulled into their farm. They got out of the car and headed inside. "Leslie I don't know. Good luck with that one," Lora stated as they went inside.

"Thanks mom you're a pal," Leslie replied semi-smiling. They walked into the kitchen where Alistair was waiting for them.

"Well?" Alistair asked crossing his arms. He was angry but he promised himself he would at least listen before he hurt Clark. Leslie explained what happened at the diner. Alistair was seething. The two should have figured Lana would pull something like this. Her intention was clear: make Clark see what he thought he was missing and it worked.

"I just wished he'd figured this out before I put some effort into the relationship. It never really occurred to me it was too soon. I mean if he was still in love with her he should have said something. That's what really bothers me," Leslie said sitting at the kitchen table. Her mother brought her some tissues. Leslie nodded thanks.

"I know baby. Maybe being back in Smallville just changed things," Lora said sitting down next to Leslie. Alistair couldn't believe his ears.

"Why are you making excuses for him? He's an adult and he made a mistake. He jumped into relationship possibly too early. I'm sure part of him loves you but still," Alistair stated as a matter of fact.

Leslie nodded. Part of her knew jumping into a relationship with anybody is risky but with Clark he seems to love very deeply and long. "The worst part is we live so close to him. I can see the house from here. What if she shows up to his house? I'll be able to see her pull up to his house. How humiliating is that? Mom I don't think I can handle that!" Leslie sobbed into a tissue.

"I know baby and don't worry this heartache will go away. Better you know now then say down the road. It would hurt more. Baby go to the living room, get a throw blanket and watch TV for the rest of the day," Lora told her daughter. Leslie nodded and headed to the living room. She'll curl up with a blanket and hopefully with some ice cream and just veg out.

KENT HOME

"Clark you did what!" Martha asked her son whom she loved more than anything else in the world.

"Mom please I don't want to say it again!" Clark replied as he sat at the kitchen table. He made a huge mistake and can't take it back. How will Leslie ever forgive him now? They were home less than a day and he already broke the promise he wouldn't break her heart and he shattered it all over the place. He was so weak! All Lana had to do was show up with that old boyfriend and Clark was jealous. He wanted to kick that boys butt and say Lana was his!

"After everything that, that girl has done to you, you want her back?" Martha asked as calmly as she could. Clark was still hung up on Lana.

"Dad please help me here? I can't explain what happened. Believe me if I could change what happened I would. I didn't mean to hurt Leslie's feelings. I'm as baffled as you are," Clark responded to his mother. He could tell she was angry. They were all working so hard to get Lana out of their lives and he today allowed Lana back in. Just by allowing her to get to him she probably knew what he was going to do or she wouldn't have showed up to the diner. She probably saw the truck parked out in front of the Talon.

"Son you're on your own with this one. Do you know you just set us all back? Plus she's turned Lex into the IRS for not telling them about the Talon. I really don't know how we're going to fix this one. Plus you promised to love Leslie, how are we going to fix that? We're neighbors!" Jonathan shouted. If he could smack Clark without hurting him he would.

Clark groaned. Great Clark! Way to go you big, dumb, alien.

"Have you told Lex and Chloe yet?" Martha asked looking at her son. Just then he smacked his head with his hand and shook that he hasn't. "Well you better now."

"Now; this very minute?" Clark asked looking pleading at his mom.

"Now Clark before they find out some other way," Jonathan replied getting the cordless and handing it to Clark. Just then the phone rang, Clark answered it, "Hello," he said. All he heard was an angry voice. It was Chloe; Leslie must have called.

"Never in my life have I wanted to hit you in your head Clark Kent! After everything that has happened how could you do that to Leslie! On top of that what she's doing to Lex and me! We're supposed to be your friends and you would take somebody back who would do that to your friends! She wanted to put you in Belle Reeve; does that not mean anything to you! I'm going to hang up because right now because I am too angry at you to finish this conversation!" Chloe shouted and then hung up.

"Let me guess Chloe?" Martha asked. She could everything the young girl said. "I'm glad she gave you hell. Clark you should have figured this stuff a month ago. You said you were over Lana?"

"I thought I was," Clark replied to his parents. He couldn't understand it.

"Well figure it out," Jonathan said. "I'm going to do some farm work. Clark go to the barn."

Clark just nodded. He headed to the barn to think. He got to the barn to see the last thing he ever expected: Lana sitting on his couch with his old jersey on. She did look beautiful.

"Lana what are you doing here?" Clark asked looking at her weird. She was so beautiful; he smiled.