Clark and Lex went into Chloe's room.
"Clark..."
"Hey Chloe."
"Clark? What happened? Why am I here?"
"You were in a car accident."
"What is Lex doing here? Why can't I remember the accident?"
"Lex came here to make sure you and Emma were okay; you can't remember the accident because you hit your head on the steering wheel."
"Who is Emma?"
"She is your daughter."
"Since when?"
"Since four years ago."
"I don't remember."
"I know you don't Chloe. It's okay, we're going to figure this out."
"I lost four years of my life? What has been happening since then?"
Lex stared at Clark. They both didn't know what to say.
"Chloe…you took off."
"Why would I do that?"
"Because you thought you saw me and Lana together. You thought I was cheating on you, but I never was."
"I left because of that?"
"Yes. But we have made up."
"I can't believe I just left you! I love you too much to do that."
"I love you too Chloe. I guess you just couldn't handle facing me after you thought I hurt you again."
"The last thing I remember was our anniversary, and now you tell me that I took off and I have a daughter. Does my dad know?"
"Yes, he does." Lex said
"Why are you here anyway? You have never cared about anyone but yourself."
"Yeah, well, people change."
"People like you don't change."
Lex was hurt by what she said, but didn't show it. He instead thought it best to leave. "I will take Emma back to the penthouse and have Chloe transferred to Metropolis. There are better doctors there."
"Why are you going to take Emma?" Clark asked
"Because she knows better; I also thought you and Chloe would like to have some time without her."
"Well I don't want you taking my daughter anywhere!"
"Chloe, Lex is right. Just let him take her for one night, and then she can stay with us."
"Fine, but if you hurt her…"
"I am not going to hurt her, Chloe. I will bring her to the hospital tomorrow. Chloe should be getting transferred in an hour or so. Goodbye."
"Bye Lex." Clark said.
Lex left and brought Emma back to his pent house.
By the time they got there, it was late and Emma looked tired. Lex made up the couch for her to sleep on. He picked her up and placed her under the covers.
"Is mommy hurt bad?"
"Your mom is going to be fine."
"When can I see her?"
"Tomorrow morning. But Emma, you must know that she doesn't remember some things."
"Like what?"
"She doesn't remember you very well."
"But I was the only person she had! How can she not remember me?"
"She hit her head very hard, Emma. It might come back, though."
"I want mommy to remember. I miss her."
"I know you do. I am sure that it will just take some time for your mom to remember things. Now get some sleep; if you need anything I will be in that room." Lex pointed to a door.
"Alright. Good night Lex."
"Night Emma."
Emma closed her eyes and Lex watched as her breathing slowed and became rhythmic. After some time, Lex went into his own room and fell fast asleep.
Clark stayed with Chloe while she was transported. He explained more events to her that had happened in the last four years. Chloe felt badly that she couldn't remember Emma; she wanted to. She wanted to remember everything.
Well, mostly everything. She didn't want to remember leaving Smallville and Clark. Clark had asked her if she would move back to Smallville so he could help her with Emma. Chloe agreed; she wanted to be close to the people she loved.
Chloe was fast asleep in her hospital room, Clark was sitting beside her. The doctors said that Chloe would be able to go home the next day. Clark had called Chloe's dad and asked him if Chloe could move in with him. He agreed, so Clark called a moving truck to bring all of Chloe and Emma's things to Gabe's house. At eight in the morning, Lex came into the hospital room with Emma.
"How is she doing today?"
"She is doing good, Lex; the doctors said she could go home tomorrow. She is moving back to Smallville."
"What, is she moving in with Gabe?"
"Yes."
"We are moving in with Grandpa?"
"Yes aren't you happy about that Emma?"
"I like our home!"
"I know you do, but your mom is going to need help with you."
"Why? She's taken care of me all by herself before."
"But she can't remember a lot now."
Emma stared at Clark. She didn't like him very much; he was making her mom move, he had even hurt her and made her cry.
"You are making mommy move I hate you!"
"Emma, I am not making anyone do anything."
"Why can't you just leave us alone? We don't need you, you hurt mommy!"
"No, I didn't. She just thought I did. Emma please don't hate me."
Lex stared at Emma; this wasn't working very well. Lex crouched down. "Look, Clark is just trying to help your mommy."
"Why can't you do it? I like you more than I like him."
"Emma, stop right now! You haven't even given Clark a chance. He never hurt your mom, and he isn't making her move. They just want what is best for you."
Emma turned and stared at Clark.
"I'm sorry! I don't hate you, I just want mommy to get better."
"I know you do Emma, but it is going to take time."
"Do you love mommy?"
"Yes, very much."
"Then I will try and like you too."
"Thank you for giving me a chance."
Lex stared at Clark and Emma. He had to give them some time together. "Well, I am going to go. I have some work to do; I will be back later."
"Alright, bye Lex."
Emma walked over to Lex.
"Where are you going?"
"With you."
"No, you stay here with Clark and your mom."
"Why?"
"Because it would be good for you and Clark to talk. You need to start being his friend; after all, your mom is in love with him. You will probably be seeing him a lot."
"Alright, bye Lex."
"Bye Emma, Clark."
"Bye Lex, and thank you."
"For what?"
"Getting Emma to try and like me."
"It is no problem. Goodbye."
Lex left. Clark and Emma just stared at one another. The room was silent; they didn't know what to say.
"So Emma, what do you want to do?"
"I don't know."
"Your mom should wake up soon."
"But she won't remember me."
"No, but just talk to her."
"Alright Clark. Can I ask you something?"
"Of course, anything."
"If you are going to be with mommy all the time, what I am I going to do?"
"You will come with us most of the time, but sometimes your mom and I will just want to be alone. But I don't ever want you to feel like I am taking your mom away from you. If you feel that way, then just tell me."
"Ok, that sounds good."
"I want us to be friends, Emma, but you have to let me in on your feelings."
"I will try Clark."
"I'm glad. I will try too."
Clark and Emma sat in the room waiting for Chloe to wake up. They were talking and laughing. Emma's mood was changing about Clark; she still didn't completely trust him, but she liked him a lot better. Clark loved Emma; he wished with all of his heart that she was his, but he wouldn't find out until Chloe regained her memory.
Chloe and Emma had gotten moved into Gabe's house. Chloe was nervous around Emma; she wasn't sure how to raise her. Chloe was afraid she would say something wrong and hurt Emma, so she was always cautious around her. Gabe helped Chloe out. He told her what Emma could and couldn't get away with. Soon Chloe realized that she and Emma were alike in many ways.
Chloe started having dreams. Dreams that seemed like she had actually been there, that really took place. Some of the dreams were so faded that Chloe didn't know what to think of them. Chloe had dreams about Clark a lot; she was having one now. It was about when Chloe and Clark decided to go out. Chloe was in the Kent barn with Clark.
"So are you sad that Lana left?"
"Yeah, I guess."
"You were going to ask her out again before she left. What stopped you?"
"I don't know."
"Oh, come on Clark! You have been in love with Lana Lang since high school! Plus you dated, and you wanted another go! You had to of had a reason."
"I did, but I don't know. It's complicated."
"Well, tell me! Maybe I can help."
"I kept thinking about someone else. Someone who has always been there for me when Lana kept looking the other way. Someone I felt more feelings toward than Lana. I just didn't think it would be right to start dating Lana when I had larger feelings for someone else."
"Who is this person?"
Clark's eyes gleamed into Chloe's.
"You, Chloe. I have always felt something between us. I guess I was just scared about it."
"Me?"
"Yeah, you have always been there when I needed you. You are supportive and my best friend. I just didn't want my feelings for you to ruin our friendship."
"Clark, your feelings won't ruin our friendship. They will just make our friendship turn into something else. Something larger than friendship. I have feelings for you too, Clark. I've had them for such a long time. When you went out with Lana, I had to hide my jealousy. I wanted it to be me in Lana's place."
"Chloe, why didn't you ever tell me this?"
"I guess I was scared too. I was afraid that it would ruin our friendship, because I thought you could never love me. All of your love would be for Lana."
"But that isn't true anymore. Chloe, I do love you more than I could have ever have loved Lana."
Chloe and Clark were close now; both had passion in their eyes. Clark pulled Chloe in for a hug and Chloe pulled back some and placed her hands on his face. They kissed; it was light at first but then it grew deeper.
"I love you too Clark." Chloe mumbled against his lips. Then Chloe awoke with a start; something had crawled into bed with her. Chloe stared at the foot of her bed. Emma was looking at her.
"Sorry, mommy. I had a bad dream. Can I sleep with you tonight?"
"Yes, of course. What was your dream about?"
"I don't remember, but I know it was scary."
"Alright, go back to sleep." Emma snuggled in close to Chloe and they both closed their eyes and went back to sleep.
