Chapter 6

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Jonathon, Martha, Clark and Pete were sitting in the hospital waiting room. They were all anxious to find out what was going on with Kristen. It had been exceptionally quiet since Clark and Pete weren't exactly on speaking terms. Then the doctor appeared.

"Mr. and Mrs. Kent. We stabilized your daughter, but she will only get worse unless she gets that transplant as soon as possible." Explained the doctor.

"But I thought Lex Luther was a perfect match." Asked Jonathon

"He is." Replied the doctor. " And we have contacted him and he is on his way here as we speak. We will go over the terms of the transplant with him and hopefully we can have this surgery on its way but 9:00 tomorrow morning."

"Thank you, doctor." Answered Martha as she happily hugged her husband.

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"Now Mr. Luther I would like to discuss the terms of the surgery with you." Said the doctor

" Yes doctor, I am listening"

We already drew the necessary amount of blood, so that part is over. You will have the option of general anesthesia or just from the spine down. Once we are in the O.R. we will draw the bone marrow from the back of you pelvic bone. We will be taking about 5 of your marrow. After the procedure we will keep you here over night then you will be able to go home. But you may experience some tenderness in the back of your pelvic bone over the next few days."

"Yes doctor we have already been through all of this. And I am prepared to do this." Responded Lex

"Alright Mr. Luther then if I could just have you sign these papers, we will begin the pre- surgical procedure." Said the doctor as he handed Lex a pile of papers.

"Oh and doctor one more thing."

"Yes, Mr. Luther?"

" I would like to cover the cost of this procedure, not just my end but the Kent's as well." The doctor nodded and left the room.

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"Clark you have been here for two hours. Why don't you and Pete go get something to eat?" suggested Martha

"Alright mom." Answered Clark as he got up to leave. Pete was reluctant to follow but he did.

"Come on Pete. How many times do I have to apologize? I am sorry that I never told you. But you have to realize there are bigger things going on right now then you and me." Asked Pete as the two entered the elevator.

"You know what Clark you're right. Kristen is more important right now. But you have to realize that you hurt me. When we were growing up I always saved all of my secrets for you and as it turns out you could never return the favor." Retorted an angry Pete

"Pete I thought of telling you my secret everyday. But my parents didn't want me to. They still don't know that I told you." He paused "Pete, I know that I hurt you and nothing will ever make up for it but I can only apologize so many times." At this point the two teens had stepped out of the elevator.

"I'm sorry, Clark this is just something that cant be forgiven." Stated Pete firmly as he walked away.

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"Thanks, son." Said Jonathon as he grabbed the cup of coffee his son had brought him. "Where did Pete go?"

"Oh he had to get home." Responded Clark. "Hi Lex"

"The doctors told us that the surgery will go on tomorrow at 9am. I just wanted to tell you how much this means to us and if there is ever anything we can do to repay you." Said a tearful Martha.

"Thank you Mrs. Kent. But all I ask is that someday you manage to see past the Luther name and see me for who I am." Answered Lex as he shot a look over at Jonathon.

"Lex." Jonathon began "Please consider yourself as part of the family." He gave him a respectful handshake.

"Thank you Mr. Kent this really means a lot"

"No Lex. Thank you." Added Martha tearfully

"Now if you will excuse me I am going to get something to eat. Another twenty minutes and I won't be able to eat anything." And with that Lex walked off

"Clark why don't you and your mother go home and get some rest." Suggested Jonathon

"Dad, why don't you come home with us? Visiting hours are over anyway."

"Jonathon, he has point. We will come back tomorrow." Confirmed Martha

"Alright." Agreed Jonathon as the three family members exited the hospital.

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The next morning Clark woke up earlier than he could ever remember. But to his surprise when he went down stairs his parents were seated at the table.

"You couldn't sleep either?" asked Clark as he walked down the steps.

"Clark the sun isn't even up yet what's going on." Asked his father

" I just wanted to get a head start on the chores." Lied Clark

"Since when have you been eager to milk cows?" questioned Martha

"Something's bothering you, son." Stated Jonathon, Clark was about to answer "Something other than your sister."

"Pete and I aren't exactly on the same page right now. I told him my secret." He paused and saw the look on his parents faces "I didn't have a choice in the matter." He explained about how Martha had insisted he got the peaches, and how Pete went down and saw the ship.

"Clark why didn't you tell us about this sooner?" asked Martha as she took a swig of her coffee.

" I figured you two had enough on your plate with Kristen and all."

"Clark just because Kristen is sick doesn't mean that we don't have time for your problems." Stated Jonathon. He took a long pause "You don't think Pete is going to tell anyone do you?"

"No." said Clark quickly "Pete was upset but not that upset."

"Well no sense on dwelling on this anymore. Clark go finish up the chores we have to be at the hospital in an hour." Said Martha as she stood up and poured herself some more coffee.

Clark got up from his seat at the table and zoomed around the farm faster than he ever had before. Before he knew he was back in the kitchen his parents hadn't even left their seats yet.

"My chores are done." Stated Clark proudly as he stopped in front of his dad

"Well son I have to say I am impressed. Now why don't you run upstairs and go take a quick shower." Said Jonathon with a smile. It was the first time Clark had seen a smile on either of his parent's faces in long time. He obediently headed up the steps at normal speed.

There you have it chapter 6 completed. What do you think so far? Please let me know!