SHOUTOUTS\ANSWERS

Smallvilleclana1218: New reviewer. Those are always cool. This is Jason\Lana. If you don't like it, don't read it.

Windyfontaine: Thanks. That's okay. Your job's more important. That would be cool, but like you said, too complicated. Thanks. You too.

Spuffyshipper: Thanks. I know what you mean by the un-Deanness. But that just shows Jensen's range. I'd love to see that story.

DISCLAIMER

Smallville belongs to the WB. I only own the plot. I don't know if they've ever showed Jason's replacement or the head of the athletic deparment, and if they did, they also belong to the WB. But if they didn't, they're mine.

Meanwhile, Jason walked up to the entrance of Lex's office and knocked.

"Come in," a voice called. Jason opened the door and walked in.

"You wanted to see me?" he asked.

"Yes," Lex answered. "Sources at the high school tell me that the new football coach isn't performing up to par," he continued.

"Yeah, I've seen that guy. What a yutz," Jason snorted. Lex let out a soft chuckle.

"I know. He's not exactly what you'd call bright, is he?" he queried. Then, "These sources also tell me that he's been embellishing funds from the school."

"Well, that's not good," Jason commented. Then, "Uh, why exactly are you telling me all this?"

"Jason, I realize now that I made a mistake in costing you your job," Lex stated.

"Lex, that's already water under the bridge," Jason dismissed.

"I talked to the athletic department and they've agreed to give you your job back," Lex continued. Jason stared. Was he serious?

"Are you serious?" Jason questioned.

"Very. That is, if you're interested," Lex confirmed.

"What? Are you crazy? Of course I'm interested," Jason stated.

"Then, what are you standing around here for? Get to the school," Lex urged. With a laugh, Jason turned to go. Then, he turned back to face his friend. "Lex, thanks," he said.

"Don't mention it. Now go," Lex urged again. Jason took off. At Smallville High, Coach Morris had just received the news of his dismissal.

"What! You can't do this!" he exclaimed.

"Tom, you were caught embellishing school funds and you haven't inspired the boys to play at their best," Benjamin Warner, the head of the athletic department, stated.

"Those kids need me! I'm their coach!" he shouted.

"Leave school grounds before I call the sheriff," Benjamin told him. In a huff, the man stomped off. Out on the field, the players had heard the coach's angry yelling.

"Oh, great. Another coach gone," one of the players complained.

"Now what are we going to do?" his friend wondered.

"Well, my advice would be to get back on the field and scrimmage," a voice stated. The boys turned around.

"Coach Teague!" they shouted in happy surprise.

"It's official, boys. I'm back," Jason told them. "Now get out on that field and show me what you've got!" he barked. Happily, the players obliged.