They were in Washington in three hours. Clark set the truck down gently, so as not to wake up his sleeping passengers. He stared at Lois. He had told her that he was falling in love with her. He realized that somewhere along the way, he truly loved her. He gently opened her door and put his palm on her cheek. She stirred gently and woke. She smiled at Clark, and her eyes were full of love. "Welcome to Washington, and thank you for flying Kent Airways!"
Martha and Chloe met them at the Lincoln Memorial. Senator Kent ran from her limo and embraced Sam fiercely. Clark was somewhat shocked. He knew that his mom was a good friend of General Lane. But the hug she gave him was a little more than friendly. "Welcome home, Sam" she said. She moved on to Lucy and Lois, finally to Clark. "So, they all know now?"
Clark nodded. "Yup. I think flying that truck here convinced them."
Lucy spoke up. "For me, it was taking a bomb on the chest and not getting a bruise."
Clark smiled, embarrassed. "I'm just glad that everyone is okay."
Lois looked at her father. "So, I guess that it's debrief time, then back to work, huh?"
Sam hugged her. "No. I'm dropping my retirement papers tomorrow."
Lois stepped back, stunned. "What are you talking about?"
Sam looked at Lois. "Lo, when they gave me the choice of betraying my country or betraying my family, I was going to choose to betray my country."
Lois was speechless. "None of it means anything without you and Lucy. I love you both, and I am so proud of you." Sam embraced his daughters. Lois looked at Clark, tears in her eyes. Clark smiled at her, giving her all the love and support she would ever need. Lois had waited years for this moment. It was every bit as sweet as her dreams.
The End.
Sequel: Secrets II (or How to Make a Superman)