Chapter 04 - Holly Chance

So, I went to the Daily Planet to met Lois there to help her with that story, when I found you carrying some papers to your desk

"Hey, Chloe. Did you see Lois? I have an appointment with her here."

"She is downstairs," Chloe explained making Clark furrow his eyebrows. "Don't worry, she went to buy some coffee for us. You know how much she drinks coffee when she is working on a story. She is a Lorelai Gilmore 2.0."

"Yeah, I know." Clark chuckled as he entered the basement with Chloe.

"So, about that Harley Quinn? Still on the loose?" Chloe asked curious as she sat on her desk.

"I think so. Maybe Batgirl and Nightwing will catch her later," Clark pointed out with a worried look. "Or maybe I can help them."

"And about the Justice League? Did you talk to Ollie about her? Maybe, they can help." Chloe suggested with a friendly smile.

"I don't think so, Chlo. He is too busy right now recruiting new members for the League. Now, they have two girls too."

"Really?" Chloe arched her eyebrow surprised. "I thought this was a boy's club. So, girls are allowed?"

"I supposed so."

"Who are they?" Chloe asked curious. "I mean, what powers do they have?"

"I didn't understand Ollie so well on the phone. The reception was really bad but something about a Canary and an Amazon."

"Oh" Chloe smiled at him when she noticed Lois arriving with her hands full carrying two cups of coffee. "I hope we get the chance to meet them."

"Yeah, me too." He noticed Lois came closer, his eyes shiny, and he fought back a silly smile that he couldn't help. "There you are, finally!"

"Hey, It's not my fault there was a line in the coffee shop," Lois complained already annoyed. "It's good that you are here, Smallville. We have work to do."

"And that's why I'm here, Lois."

"Good."

"Good."

They stayed in silence for a while before Jimmy broke the silence when he arrived with a blonde girl wearing a red suit, black skirt and glasses. "Hey guys, I'm glad you are here! I want you all to meet someone!"

"Hey, Jimmy!" Chloe ran in his direction and gave him a quick kiss on the lips. "I missed you."

"I missed you too, bright eyes!" Jimmy smiled making Chloe blush a bit. The blonde girl observed them curious. "Hey, guys. This is Holly Chance. The new relationship advice columnist at the Planet."

"Relationship advice columnist?" Lois scoffed rolling her eyes. "What's next? A Pet Psychic? Welcome aboard, Holly. For as long as it lasts." Lois greeted her suspiciously. "Now, excuse me. I'm on deadline here. Come on, Smallville. Move it!" Lois pulled Clark by the hand bringing him to her desk. "I have to start to write this Harley Quinn article right away!"

"It was nice to meet you!" Clark yelled before he left Chloe, Jimmy and Holly alone.

"Harley Quinn?" Holly asked intrigued.

"Oh Yes. Some wacko from Gotham is here flying solo," Jimmy explained with a grin. "She must be divorced from The Joker, I think."

"Welcome to the Daily Planet, Holly!" Chloe shook hands with her. "I must say I'm surprised as well. I didn't know Perry was hiring relationship advice columnists at the Planet."

"Well, my best friend helped me to put my résumé together. I think Mr White was quite impressed by it. He offered me the job right away!" Holly explained with a wink. "I'm a freelance therapist and a job like this on the Planet would help so many people."

"So, I know what. It's still early. How about we three get a cup of coffee downstairs at the Flying Terraza Café," Jimmy suggested with a smirk making Chloe nod in agreement.

"Sorry, sugah but I really must run. There's so much to do before starting my new job!" Holly explained running to catch the elevator. "Places to go! People to be!"

"Oh, sure, Holly. We'll talk to you later then," Jimmy said before Holly disappears inside the elevator.

"That was weird." Chloe pointed out. "But that leaves only us to catch that coffee. What do you think?"

"Sure, nothing is more perfect to me that my girl and coffee. Let's go."

TBC