Later at a restaurant near the Daily Planet, they were all talking like old friends already. Clark's plan was working like a charm.
"No away, Linda. Superman is!" Lois said very seriously.
"No, Lois. Flash is!" Linda disagreed with her.
"I'm telling you. I was there the day they had the race. Superman is faster."
"Did you see who won?" Linda asked. Lois didn't answer. "See? Flash is the fastest man alive."
"I have an idea on how we can solve this." Lois looked at Clark, "Clark, can you talk to Superman for us?"
"Sure, what' your idea, Lois?" Clark inquired curiously.
"Superman and Flash will race again," Lois explained with a smile.
"Are you serious?" Linda asked surprised.
"It's the perfect way to solve this." Lois replied, as Clark and Wally exchanged glances. "Plus, we can get some publicity as well."
"I'll talk to Superman then," Clark said as they left the restaurant.
"Make sure he'll talks to Flash about the race too."
"Sure," Clark nodded as he left the restaurant.
After they walked Lois and Linda to Lois' apartment, Clark and Wally teleported to the Watch Tower.
"Are you sure this is a good idea?" Flash asked as they arrived at the Watch Tower and put on their outfits.
"I think so. Plus, I know Lois. She won't let this go," Superman explained as Batman approached them.
"What's the matter?" Batman asked moodily as always.
Superman and Flash explained the whole story to him.
"A new race?" Batman asked. "Aren't you supposed to be rebuilding Metropolis not running races to impress girls."
"But this will helps to rebuild Metropolis, Bruce." Superman explained with a smile. "We'll make it into a charity event and all the money will go to rebuild the city and to orphans." Bruce glared at him surprised. "So… more reasonable for you?"
"I guess so…" Bruce replied. "All right. You two schedule the race. I'll make sure nothing gets in your way like last time."
"Thanks Bats!" Flash smiled at him but Batman left without saying a world. "Oww, he's more broody than usual."
"So…when should we hold the race, next Saturday?" Superman asked.
"Sounds good to me but can we get back to our dates?" Flash asked anxious to see Linda again.
"Sure," Superman chuckled.
Continued...