Lois wordlessly plopped an article and pictures onto Perry's desk.
Perry White looked down at the first page, reading the title: Superman Saves the Day. He moaned. "Lois, don't tell me you've been fooled by this "hero in tights" hoax, too."
She motioned to him, and he reluctantly followed her out of his office and towards the newsroom window, where a large crowd was gathered.
"I'll see you another time, Ms. Lane," the caped wonder said, waving to her before flying out of the window.
"Ah, you were saying, Perry?"
Perry just stared at the departing figure in awe.
"Did I miss anything?" Clark grinned as he walked up to Lois's desk, where she was typing furiously.
Lois looked up. "Only one of the most important news items in the century." Her eyes twinkled.
"Drats!" Clark said, peering over her shoulder at her copy. "Occurrence is spelled with two r's, not one."
Lois threw a glare at him, then she reluctantly changed the spelling. "I knew that."
Perry White walked up. "Well, King, do you know what you're going to do with yourself now?"
"It's Clark Kent now, and I'm not entirely sure, sir."
"You were pretty handy in investigating Luthor...Have you ever considered a field in investigative journalism?"
"Uh, actually, sir, I was considering journalism as a career choice in high school," Clark said, fidgeting slightly under the Chief Editor's gaze.
"Well, if you can give me a writing sample, I might consider the possibility of your joining the team. Even Elvis had to start somewhere."
Clark threw a look at Lois, who mouthed, Don't ask.
"Thank you, sir. I'll start working on that right away."
Perry White smiled, patting Clark on the shoulder and walking away. He was a good kid. He would be great for Lois.
After a few minutes had passed, Clark spoke to Lois hesitantly. "You, uh, know what I haven't done in eleven years that'd I'd, uh, well..."
"What?" Lois asked, looking curiously up at him.
Clark steeled himself. "Um...Lois Lane, would you like to go out on a date with me?"
She stared at him for a moment, considering his offer. "Yes, Clark Kent. I think I would."