[Challenge #7: Surprise!

"A Smallville character (or characters) receives a surprise. A surprise that's either welcome, unwelcome, or both. Describe what happens!"]

Jonathan refused to feel discouraged. They'd found Clark once; surely they could do it again.

Pete chattered incessantly as they trudged back to the truck.

"Man!" Pete exclaimed. "He's fast! Couldn't even see him move! And what's he doin' with Luthor? Thought we finally seen the last of him! Clark must've rescued him again! What's up with that?"

Jonathan tuned Pete out. They were at the edge of the huge lot, past most of the tired tourists. His heart beat faster when he saw two men at the truck. Yes! Clark and Lex! Pete hadn't seen them. Clark looked subdued, defeated - not ordinarily how a man wants to see his son, but it must mean Lex had tricked Clark out of that dang ring. Lex seemed to be trying to cheer Clark up; suddenly Clark looked at Lex, and Lex kissed him.

Well, Hell.