As she drove into town on her motorcycle she was thinking about how nice it would be to have a quiet, somewhat normal life here in what was the name…Oh yeah Smallville. She was looking for work, any kind of work so when she saw the coffee shop she figured it would be the perfect place to ask the locals about a job.

She parked her bike outside of the Talon and went inside. When she immediately looked for all escapes and possible advantages and then went up to the counter. "Hi, I'm Max. I was wondering if you knew about any available jobs here in town."

"I'm Lana. I think the Kents are looking for some help around their farm, if you're into that sort of work. Otherwise there might be some room here at the Talon. Are you new in town?"

"Yeah, I am. Just looking for a place to settle down."

"Well, welcome to Smallville. I can give you directions to the Kent farm if you want."

"Thanks, yeah I'd appreciate that."

Lana gave wrote directions down on a napkin. "Good luck, I hope you find what you're looking for."

"Yeah, thanks again." And then she went out and got on her baby, shoving the napkin into her pocket on the way because she had already memorized the directions. She started it up and headed off in the direction of the Kent farm, hoping that she'd find what she was looking for.

When she pulled into the driveway Clark came out wondering who the heck was coming because he didn't know anybody that drove a motorcycle. She pulled up next to him, kicking down the kick stand and pulling off her gloves. "Hi, is this the Kent farm?"

Who the heck is this girl. Obviously she's not from around here or I'd know her and not many people around here drive a motorcycle. Oh shoot I should probably answer her question. What was it? "Um…what?"

Max shot him a quizzical look, but didn't say anything rude because he may be her potential employer. "Is this the Kent farm?"

Who's asking, probably shouldn't say that might come across as rude. "Yeah, it is. Why?"

"I heard there was a job available here. Who should I see for that?"

Job? Oh yeah we were going to hire another person. I don't know why, I can handle it. At least I could if Lois wasn't always hanging around. With Dad gone I guess we could use the help, but can we spare the money? I guess mom's going to do what she wants to do. Wait…she doesn't look like the farm type. If there is a type. Should probably answer her question… "My mom, she's inside."

She smiled and said, "Thank you very much."

"I'll take you to her." Then for the first time he looked her up and down; black leather jacket, black shirt underneath, leather pants, and a motorcycle. Definitely not the farm type. Oh well, mom will be able to figure that out by herself. Then he led her inside to his mom where she was making lunch (weekend). "Mom, she's here about the job."

"Oh, really?"

"Hi, my name is Max. I heard you had a job available." She shook her hand as she introduced herself.

"Martha Kent, are you sure you want this job?" She looked her up and down as she said it.

"Yes, I'm sure."

"It doesn't pay much, room and board are included, unless you want to get another place or already have a place."

"I just moved and that's okay that it doesn't pay much and for board I'd gladly just sleep in the loft, if that's okay with you."

"It's fine with me, but do you know anything about farming?"

"No, I don't know anything about farming, but I am a fast learner."

Fast learner?? She doesn't know anything about farming, but she wants this job that doesn't pay much and she'll sleep in the barn?? Who is this girl? Clark

"So do I get the job or should I keep looking?"

"We'll give it a try and if you're a good worker than your hired. And as for sleeping in the loft, if you really want to and you don't mind Clark being so close I don't see why not." She looked over at Clark and he nodded. (A/N: Let's just say that there is another loft the same size as Clark's right across from his. Even has the same type of stairs.)

"Okay, thanks. When can I start?"

"Well I suppose, Clark can show you the loft and you can get it the way you want it. I'll have him bring a bed and nightstand up later. Are you sure you want to sleep in the loft? It can get cold in there."

"Yeah, I'll be fine and it sounds nice."

Nice? To sleep in? A city girl, sleeping in a loft, that's something interesting. Clark

Better than the barracks at Manticore and way better than some of the other places I've slept on missions and besides it's not like I really need to sleep. A loft will be the perfect place to really exercise my muscles. The only place I've been able to do that is at my old apartment with OC. Hopefully Mrs. Kent will let me put my baby up there. max

"Do you mind if I put my bikes up there. And I have a bed and some other stuff that I need to go and get from my old place so you don't need to worry about that."

"Bikes?"

Geez how many motorcycles does this girl need? Clark

"I have a bicycle and my main transport is a ninja 1200. If you don't want me to put them in the loft I can find another place to put them."

"Oh, no that's okay."

"Thank you, very much."

"Your welcome, Clark you want to go and take her to the other loft?"

"Yeah sure, no problem. Come on I'll show you."

"Thanks." Clark took her up to the loft across from his. "This is it."

I was right, definitely better than being locked in the barracks. And windows, so an easy escape too. This just keeps getting better and better.