An: Here you go! Another update. Thank you for all the reviews. The truth is I could write longer chapters and I usually do but then I break them up by what I feel are common themes. Also I'm evil and like to leave youall hanging :p Thank you for everyone for the words of encouragement! More to come soon!
Clark heard his father's scream and bolted out into the field to find him lying on the ground writhing in pain. He picked him up and spared no time getting him to the hospital.
Several intense hours passed as Clark sat nervously in the waiting room as doctors examined his unconscious father. Clark's mom had come over from the Talon as soon as she heard the news and now sat with Clark holding her hand. Finally a doctor entered with a somber look on his face.
"Mrs. Kent, There's really no easy way to say this. I'm afraid there isn't much we can do for your husband now except to make him as comfortable as possible. His entire organ system is deteriorating, with the center of this activity in the heart. Its like nothing we've ever seen before. He's awake now. Go be with him..." The doctor started to choke up and started to walk away "I'm so sorry." he said to Clark as he walked past. Clark couldn't believe what he had just heard. His father was dying. The problem started with his heart. Clark immediately knew that his father's deal with Jor-el had finally taken its toll. With Jor-el out of his life Clark had forgotten about the deal and what it could mean for his father. Clark looked at his mother who wore a shocked look on her face. He grabbed her hand and led her to his father's room.
They entered the room and Jonathan smiled at them. "They told me there was a beautiful woman waiting nervously for me out in the hall." Martha walked over and sat by his bed. Clark stood on the other side.
"Jonathan it isn't fair..." she started to cry. He gently stroked her hair and took a deep breath.
"Life isn't always fair sweetheart. But sometimes it can be extraordinary. I was a poor farmer who got to spend the majority of his life with an incredible, beautiful woman and a fantastic son."
"Dad do you hurt?" Clark asked.
"No son... Its weird... I can't really feel much of anything. Except that I feel really sick."
"Dad this is all my fault. Jor-el did this to you and now you're dying. I'll never forgive myself." Jonathan winced in pain. He could feel death coming now.
"Clark. Enough of that guilt crap. Even you can't stop death. Now I want you to listen to me very closely son. You have an amazing gift. Go out into the world and use it. You weren't meant to spend your life on a farm. Someday, when you're ready, the farm will be waiting for you to come back to it, but not right now. Never blame yourself for the losses you might encounter son. Instead take that guilt and go help as many people as you can. I'm so proud of you Clark. I love you son." Jonathan now had tears in his eyes.
"I love you too dad." Clark was welling up too.
"Now son, I'd like to share some words with your mother alone ok? Don't be afraid Clark. Tomorrow the sun will rise." Clark nodded at his father and walked out into the hallway and shut the door. He instantly collapsed with grief. Inside the room Jonathan and Martha shared a kiss and then he laid his head back onto the pillow.
"Martha I've lived a full and happy life. When I am gone countless people will remember me. I could not ask for more. Don't be sad sweetheart. Be strong like I know you are." Martha nodded. "When he decides to leave let him okay?" She smiled.
"I love you so much Jonathan."
"I love you too Martha." He smiled one last time at her and shut his eyes and exhaled. Martha broke down in tears.
Jonathan Kent was dead.