Chapter Ten

It was almost Christmas. Lois and Clark had been together for nearly seven months. Clark decided that it would be a great Christmas present for Lois, if he could get her father and sister to come for Christmas dinner. He went and asked Perry for a couple days off. At first, Perry did not want to do it, but once Clark explained about how important this one thing would be to Lois, Perry let Clark have a week off work. Lois did not like it, but she could not get Clark nor Perry to tell her what was going on. She decided to do a little investigating.

However, Clark figured out what she was doing. He caught her eavesdropping on him one day.

"Lois, what are you doing?"

"Trying to figure out what you and Perry are up to."

"Perry has nothing to do with this. The only thing he did was give me a few days off."

"Smallville, why would he give you time off, when you and I are partners?"

"The only thing I am going to say is by the time I am finished, you will have a fantastic Christmas this year."

"So, you took time off to get me a Christmas present?"

"In a way, yes. Now, stop being so nosey and go find something else to investigate. I will not forgive you, if you cause me to ruin my surprise for you."

"But, Clllaarrkk, I don't like surprises."

"Oh, stop being so whiney. I promise you are going to love this surprise. However, if you do not stop trying to figure it out, the only thing YOU will be getting this year, is a load of coal in your stocking."

"Oh, all right. Be that way."

Clark could not help, but to chuckle as he watched her walk away. Using his superhearing, he made sure she really had left. When he was sure she was gone, he picked up the phone, and called Chloe. It rang three times, before she finally answered the phone. Clark rolled his eyes.

Hello.

"Chloe, can you do me a favor?"

Sure, Clark. What do you need?

"I need you to give me the General's phone number. Do not say a word to Lois, okay? I am going to get the General and Lucy to come here for Christmas dinner. At least, I hope to."

Okay. His phone number is 212-555-9846. If he is not at that number, try 212-555-2684.

"Okay. Thank you, Chloe."

Clark, is that all you are going to do for Lois for Christmas?

"Well, I guess you will have to come over and find out, won't you?"

Is it okay if I bring Jimmy with me?

"Yeah, sure. Chloe, please do not say a word to Lois. I want this to be a surprise for her. I mean this is our first Christmas together as a couple, and I do not want to ruin it for her."

Do not worry, Clark. I will not say a word. If she asks me, then I will just say I have no idea what she is talking about, okay.

"Okay, thanks Chloe. I will talk to you later."

Bye, Clark.

As soon as Clark ended his call with Chloe, he dialed the General's phone number. He picked up on the second ring.

Hello? Sam Lane speaking.

"Sir, this is Clark Kent. I am a friend of your daughter, Lois."

Ah, Mr. Kent. Yes, my daughter has told me about how you are a great friend of hers. I would like to thank your family for letting Lois stay with them, while she is in Smallville.

"Actually, sir. Lois and I work at the Daily Planet in Metropolis. We are investigative reporters there."

I think you and I need to talk somewhere, where there is not a chance of being bugged, son. Will you meet me at the Metropolis Inn?

"When, sir?"

Give me about an hour. I will meet you at the entrance there.

"Okay, I will be there."

As soon as Clark hung up the phone, he went to freshen up, before he had to go meet the General. He wanted to look presentable in front of Lois' father. Before he went into the bathroom, he grabbed a clean pair of boxers, jeans, socks, and a blue tee shirt. He hoped the General did not expect him to show up in a suit and tie. If he did, Clark was sorry, but he wore suits and ties every day at work, and he did not want to wear one on his day off.

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