Jonathan: And you hid it from me that you knew?
Martha: What was I supposed to do Jonathan? I was hurt and upset.
Jonathan: You should've told me you knew. The guilt was really getting to me.
Martha: Of course you're right Jonathan. I should've thought of how you felt because how I felt means nothing right? I really can't believe you right now.
Jonathan: Alright you're right about that. I wasn't thinking of you, Clark, or Luke.
Martha: Look you've hurt me again, but we both know that in time I will forgive you. However, it's not me you have to worry about.
They both turned when Clark came down the stairs.
Martha: It's him you need talk to now.
Martha went to the other room so that Jonathan and Clark could talk alone.
Jonathan: Clark?
Clark: Don't even talk to me dad.
Jonathan: You know everything too?
Clark: Yes I do, I was there when mom ran into Nell.
Jonathan: Clark I'm so sorry...
Clark: No you're not. If you actually cared about any of us, you wouldn't have been with her in the first place, let alone tell her my secret.
Jonathan: I know I made a mistake and I don't know what to say other than I'm sorry.
Clark: Dad you know that she didn't like me to begin with. She hated me even more when I married Lana and then forget it when we had Belle. On top of it, she hates mom, has ever since you two got married.
Jonathan: I know Clark I know. And I know I made a huge mistake.
Clark: If it was bothering you so much what you did then why did you continue doing it?
Jonathan: I don't know why I did it alright. All I want is for all of us to go back to the way we were. Your mother said she can forgive me and I want to make sure you will be able to too.
Clark: I can't believe you're actually asking me this. I can't beleive what you did. Not only to me but also to mom and Luke.
Jonathan: Clark I don't know what to say. I know what I did was wrong...
Clark: And you say this every time you're caught. Well I have something to say to you, I don't want to talk to you, not now, not ever. And I don't want you near Belle either.
Jonathan: Clark she's my grandaughter. You can be mad at me but don't let her be mad at me either.
Clark: No dad, you did this to yourself. I'm through talking to you.
Martha had heard everything and was hoping Clark wouldn't act like this but in a way she knew he would respond this way. As Clark was leaving Martha went over to him.
Martha: Clark maybe you should just cool down and then talk to your father.
Clark: No mom, this time he went too far.
Martha: Clark you do know that I told your uncle your secret right?
Clark: Oh yea he told me that you told him.
Martha: But you're not mad at me for telling?
Clark: No of course not. First of all he's my uncle so he had the right to know and if you ask me I'm glad he knows now.
Martha: Clark are you sure you're going to be alright?
Clark: Yea mom I'll be fine. I'm just going to take Belle back to the apartment in Metropolis. I'll give you a call later.
That night Martha went to bed. She had no idea if Jonathan would even be home tonight, especially after all that happened that day. So when he came into bedroom she was surprised.
Martha: Decided to stay here tonight?
Jonathan: I told you I was sorry and I want to make it up to you.
Martha: Look Jonathan I'm not trying to start a fight. I'm just surprised you stayed that's all.
Jonathan: Well why wouldn't I?
Martha: Because for the past 3 weeks I've been sleeping alone.
She looked away when she said that and moved over for him to get into the bed. Jonathan took Martha into his arms and held her tightly. Martha was so tired from all that happened that day that she was asleep within seconds. Jonathan noticed Martha was sleeping and he kissed her head.
Jonathan: I really do love you...
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