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Clark sat up right in his bed and attempted to fix his hair, trying his best to look presentable. A slight knock on the door caused him to flinch, but he relaxed once he realized it was just his parents. Martha walked in smiling and gave Clark a hug, while Mr. Kent was holding the door open for someone. Clark was expecting Chloe. He got a surprise. Lana Lang in all her glory was standing there, looking rather nervous. Clark smiled widely as all three of them gathered around his bed.

"Hey guys." He said, his voice gentle and weak.

"Hi son, boy am I glad to see you." Mr. Kent chuckled.

"Believe me I feel the same way. I can't wait to get out of here." Clark said.

"Well son, I have a load of farm chores waiting for you so you might want to savior this a little."

They all laughed. Clark and Lana kept exchanging looks. Lana could not feel anymore out of place. Mrs. Kent sensed the tension and knew that her son needed some privacy.

"Well we will come check up on you later, Clark." She said, pulling her husband out by the arm.

Once they left, Clark shifted uncomfortably in his bed. Lana smiled nervously and sat in the chair next to him.

"Lana… I have to admit, you are the last person I expected to see here." Clark said, surprised.

"Clark, I know things aren't like they used to be between us, but I am still here for you."

"I know it's just this whole year you seemed kind of…angry." He said searching for the right word.

"I know, I was just so confused and I am sorry. Things couldn't be clearer now. It is sad to think it took a tragedy like this to help me realize how much I lov-." A hesitant Clark cut off Lana.

"Lana..."

"No Clark let me talk. Yesterday, I realized how important you were to me and I went to your loft and I found you lying on the ground…Clark I was so afraid I would lose you." She said in tears.

"I was afraid it was too late." Lana finished.

Clark reached over and grabbed her hand. She looked up and smiled, as their eyes met.

"Lana, I am glad you came last night. I would be dead. I only wish I could remember what happened." He said.

Lana wasn't sure if she should mention Lex, but she wanted to wait until Clark was better to give him her story.

"When I hurt my leg, last year, I did everything I could possibly do to forget about it."

"Sounds like I should be taking your advice."

"Why don't I get you some coffee?" She suggested.

"As much as I could use a cup of coffee right now, hospital food is not that appealing." Clark said, unsure.

"I'll go grab some for you and your parents from The Talon."

"That's really nice of you Lana, but are you sure?"

"Clark, after what you have been through, going to get coffee, doesn't seem that scary." She laughed.

"It's just…our friendship finally coming together, and I want to talk more." He said nervously.

"Clark, relax I'll be back before you know it. We'll have plenty of time." She reassured.

Clark laughed, his gorgeous smile, lighting up his face. Lana exited the room and leaned on the outside of the door closing her eyes in bliss, thinking of the future ahead of her and Clark. She walked into the waiting room to see Mr. and Mrs. Kent talking to an officer.

"Lana, this is officer Watkins. He is looking for information on what happened and wants you to give a statement." Mrs. Kent said.

The officer nodded and Lana said hello.

"Miss Lang, if you would be so kind as to come with me to the station. Who ever did this to you friend will be charged with attempted murder."

"I see. I was going to grab some coffee from The Talon for Clark. Is it alright if I come by after that?" She asked.

"Well I don't see a problem in that, I will see you soon." He smiled and left.

Lana waved to the Kents as they made their way to Clark's room and she, to her car.

Meanwhile

Lex sped off to Lana's apartment above The Talon. In a swift motion he parked, got out of the car, and rushed inside, only to see that it was completely empty and unlocked. He decided to wait and prepare a game plan. He sat in a booth in a far corner and contemplated killing her.

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