Disclaimer: once again I do not own Smallville but I wish that I could own Lex Luthor.

Chapter 5 Conversation

Lex sat there for about 5 minutes after Lana had walked out on him for the second time. " What am I doing that is so wrong I'm not acting any different than before." Lex wondered to himself.

" Lex are you ok?" Martha Kent stared at the playboy millionaire,who had his head in his hands. " Where's Lana?" she asked him.

" She walked out." He stated bluntly.

" Why, is she ok?" She was concerned.

" Lana is fine. It's that I..." Lex stopped.

" Are you ok?"

" Yeah I'm fine." He returned to his normal stoic expression.

" Lex, I'm not psychic and I don't try to be, but I know your trying to shut me out because that's what Luthors do. I want to help you Lex you have been very kind to Clark and this family it is the least I could do after everything you've done."

He hesitated then gave in. " I confronted Lana yesterday."

" Confronted her with what?"

" I'm sure you remember the Nicodemus incident?"

She nodded. " Continue."

" I have re-read the book, in fact several times. It turns out that the victim may not be completely out of character."

" So what your saying is that when Lana was sprayed by the flower that she just may have been things she wouldn't dare say. So what does that have to do with you?"

" When Lana was under the influence of the flower she had said some things to me." He sighed.

" What type of things?" she gave him a questioning look.

" Lets just say she was coming on rather strong. So I had to find out."

" Do you like her?"

He looked at her for what seemed to be an hour.

" Lex? Do you?" Martha asked again.

" Why would it matter if I did I screwed up pretty bad already." He stood up and stared out the kitchen window.

" You think people can't forgive. If it is anyone on the planet who can forgive it's Lana." she stated.

" I already apologized she got angry at me and walked out again." Lex looked down at his feet.

" Maybe she has other things going on. Just be there for her Lex that's probably what she needs right now."

" You're right." Lex looked up to her.

" So do you?" She smiled.

" Yes." He smiled back.

" Then find a way to win her heart Lex."

" I will." He turned and preceded to the door then turned around again to face the person who made him feel like he actually had a mom. " Thank you Mrs. Kent."

" Martha." She replied.

" Martha." He gave her a pleading look.

" Don't worry Lex I won't tell anyone, not even Clark."

" Thank you." He went out and drove off.

Chapter 5 is up. I know it was kind of boring and a little off track, but I thought it would be good if maybe Lex and Martha Kent bond a little. Please review if you have any suggestions or comments. Thanx 4 reading.