Chapter Twelve

Lulu's heart dropped. Oh no! He does hate us! She thought in fear

Quickly she said, "Don't blame him. I did this. I gave you up."

Dillon said "And she also helped to save your life. Her niece, your cousin, donated the kidney you needed."

Clark shook his head back and forth. "This is unbelievable."

"It's true." said Lulu " And I hope you can let me be a part of your life."

Clark looked at her. Their eyes were locked for a full minute. Then he said "You found me a kidney?"

Lulu told him, "Yes, Katie Spencer donated one of hers. She loves you already, Clark. She really wants to meet you."

"I want to meet her too."

"That can be arranged."said Dillon "Why don't you come home with us?"

"Home? My home is... I don't know... a dorm room at NYU, I guess."

"Okay. But could you come and visit Port Charles?" asked Dillon "It's where Lulu and I grew up and where I live now. So does your cousin Katie. And many other people in your family who want to meet you."

"Slow down." Clark said, holding up a hand."Most of the family I have died a month ago. I don't know either of you from the mailman. How can I even know your telling me the truth?"

Lulu moved closer to him. She crouched in front of his wheelchair."You remember me. You said it yourself. And I've been waiting nearly fifteen years to see you again. Miranda and Harris thought it would be best if I stopped coming around-"

"And you just gave up?" he asked harshly

"I respected them and their choice. I trusted them with you, the " he voice broke "best thing that ever came from me. So yeah, I had to believe they knew what was right for you. But I never forgot about you. All I want is a chance," tears streamed down her face now. She stood up and turned away.

Clark had tears in his eyes. "This is too much to deal with all at once. I need some space." he ran his hands through his hair. "I have to process this -alone."

Dillon passed him a envelope "This is from all of us."

It was a card signed by everyone in the family with little messages of welcome and encouragement to get well soon and come visit them

Dillon added, "Everyone- especially my mom- wanted to send flowers, presents and the family jet to get you but I convinced them this would have to be enough for now."

Dillon also gave him a business card "Call us soon, please. You are not alone in the world. And you have a much bigger home waiting for you than a dorm room."

Clark bit his lip and tried to hold back his tears.

Dillon put a arm around Lulu's waist and said, "We should go."

She turned back to her son and said, "I hope you can try and understand what I did when you were born but...if you can't... don't punish Dillon too. He didn't know anything about my decision to put you up for adoption."

Clark looked at both of them and said, "I don't think I can be what you want. This is just crazy. I can't just slip into the role of your son."

"Just know we're here whenever you're ready for more." Dillon said "Do you want a ride back to your dorm?"

Lulu looked at him hopefully.

Clark shook his head no.

"Okay, son...Clark, good bye for now."Dillon said

"Bye, Clark." Lulu said softly "It was so good to see you again."

He nodded and watched them leave.

When they were gone he sat there, still staring at the doorway. Softly he said, in disbelief, "Wow. I have a family."