A/N: In this next chapter, Jason and Clark bond over waffles, Lois and Clark go back to work, Bruce sets his sights on Lana, and Clark gets a stern warning. I had a bit of fun with the family in this chapter. I hope you like it. Read on!!

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Chapter 3: Memories

Previously:

"Mom, Dad!" Jason hollered again.

"I gotta go!" Clark kissed her quick, hovered into the bathroom, took a quick shower and was dressed in pajama bottoms and a tee shirt in two minutes flat.

Lois blinked and shook her head at her super husband.

Well, so much for relaxing, Lois thought, as she slowly climbed out of bed and went to take a more relaxed shower.

~o~o~

After reluctantly leaving his wife's side, Clark came down to the living room and stood watching his young son for a few quiet moments. He took a shuddering breath, wondering again when this overwhelming feeling of joy and happiness would lessen and he wouldn't feel this need to cry at the mere sight of his son. Today is not that day.

He took another breath. "Good morning, Jason," Clark said and frowned as Jason didn't even turn to look at him.

"Morning, Dad. Where's Mom?" Jason asked concentrating on SpongeBob's watery antics.

"Oh, she'll be down in a few minutes. I heard you hollering for breakfast. What would like to eat?"

"Are you cooking?" Jason asked finally turning to look at his father.

"Sure, what would you like?"

"You can cook?" Jason found that hard to believe.

"Of course, my Mom taught me when I was little and I was about your age, too."

"Really? That's cool, Dad. I'd like to learn how to cook. Can I help?"

"Sure, but you haven't told me what you want to eat."

"Well, I like waffles, but Mom uses the toaster for them. I want a real one, you know, all fluffy inside and crunchy outside."

"I think we can manage that. Come on. Turn off the television for a while."

"Ok," Jason smiled at his father.

Clark smiled back and held out his hand for Jason to take it. He did without hesitation.

~o~o~

Ten minutes later, Lois came down the stairs. Her stomach growled in anticipation of the wonderful aromas coming from the kitchen. She glanced down at herself. She had decided to wear a red silk nightgown with matching robe, one of the outfits from their honeymoon. She knew how much Clark liked it. She had also brushed her hair and put on lip gloss and a little blush.

"Good morning, Clark, Jason. Something smells wonderful." Lois smiled and couldn't help but notice Clark wasn't looking at her.

"Morning, Mom," Jason said giving his mother a hug and a kiss, then went back to stirring waffle batter.

Lois grinned at her husband's shyness. It was hard for her to believe this was the same man who literally ravished her last night. "Clark?" She asked trying to get his attention. He had his back to them, stirring the eggs, frying bacon and buttering toast.

"Morning, Lois," Clark said busy making breakfast, not looking at her.

Lois sighed dramatically. "I was hoping for a kiss from my new husband this morning."

"Dad, don't you like kissing Mom?" Jason innocently asked.

Lois had to bite her lip to keep from laughing out loud.

"Of course I do, Jason." Clark knew he was acting silly. He took a deep breath, steeling himself as he turned and looked at his wife. He was stunned speechless. She's so lovely. His eyes traveled of their own accord from the top of her beautiful head down to her eyes that had that teasing glint he knew so well, down to those luscious ruby red lips, and he could swear he could smell … the bacon?! "Oh, no, the bacon!"

He turned around and the bacon was burning and there was smoke coming from the pan. He grabbed the pan and waved his hand trying to clear the smoke, and then without thinking, he blew out a breath. Everything went flying, including the buttered toast, the bacon in the pan, the eggs on the counter, not to mention the toaster and the waffle pan. They all smashed against the wall and clattered to the floor in a disgusting blob.

Clark slowly turned around and looked at Lois. He inwardly winced. Her mouth was hanging open and her hands were on her hips. She had that look on her face. "Lois, I … I'm sorry," he tried to apologize.

Jason was laughing. Lois turned to her son and gave him the look and he stopped, but couldn't help snickering behind his hand.

Lois took her son by the hand. "Come on, Jason, let's go change and go get a real breakfast while your father cleans up this mess."

"Lois?"

She turned to face him. "Clark once we get dressed, get breakfast, I'm going to work and Jason has to go to school. I'll see you at work."

Clark stared at the mess he had made, ran his hands through his hair and sighed. "That went well."

~o~o~

Gotham City, Wayne Towers:

Bruce was all about business that morning. He had been neglecting Wayne Enterprises for a few weeks concentrating his efforts on getting the League started, but now Lucius Fox was filling him in on the recent staff changes in a number of subsidiaries that were doing well in spite of the economy. People would always need food and starting up Wayne Foods five years ago definitely has paid off. He glanced at the list of names of new executives and one name stood out.

"Lana Lang, now where have I heard that name before? It does sound familiar. Humm, she's from Smallville, Kansas? It has to be a coincidence."

"I told you about her a few weeks ago, Mr. Wayne. I interviewed and hired her on the spot."

"Ah, yes, I remember now. You also told me she's Clark's old high school sweetheart and she's dating Lois's former fiancé. It is a small world, isn't it?" Bruce was fascinated. "She's lovely," he said smiling at her photograph.

Lucius knew that look. He tried to get back to business. "As I was saying, she seems very capable, eager to get started, friendly, and her credentials all checked out."

"I know you wouldn't have hired her if you weren't impressed. So, tell me, when does she start?"

Lucius stood up then and went to the window thinking about how he should answer him. He's known Mr. Wayne forever and he knew deep inside he was a good man, but the way he lived his personal life well, it wasn't his place to say anything. But he had spent barely an hour with Ms. Lang, and now he felt compelled to tell his employer how he felt. "Mr. Wayne … she's good people."

Bruce turned to look at Lucius' expression and he could see he was serious. "What are you trying to say?"

"You know exactly what I'm saying."

"Lucius, I'm going to let that one slide because I know you mean well, but I would never do anything to hurt Ms. Lang or any woman I may be interested in seeing. I'm a consenting adult and so are the women who consent to go out with me." This conversation is getting way too serious. "Besides, I just want to meet her, welcome her into the Wayne Enterprises' fold, that's all. And let us not forget, she is a member of the Kent circle and we should keep an eye on her. Don't you agree?"

Lucius understood his reasoning. "Yes, I agree, we should keep an eye on her."

"Good, now when does she start?"

Lucius glanced at his watch. "She should be at the office in about an hour."

Bruce led the way to the door. "Shall we?"

~o~o~

Meanwhile back at Riverside Drive, Clark was still cleaning up the mess he had made when he heard Lois and Jason come downstairs, but then he heard the front door open. "Lois, aren't you going to say goodbye?" He asked coming into the foyer hoping to get a goodbye from his family.

Lois didn't answer him. She wasn't as mad as she was at first, but she had told him not to use superpowers in the house. Not only did he use them twice, but he had used them in front of Jason too.

Clark hung his head, feeling awful. She wasn't even speaking to him.

Jason felt bad for his father. "Mom, aren't you going to kiss Dad goodbye?" He could feel the tension between them. He didn't like it.

Lois and Clark stared at each other. Clark tried again. "Lois, I'm really sorry. It won't happen again, I promise. Please forgive me," he begged with a puppy dog face no woman could resist, and Lois was no different.

She really tried to steel her emotions against him, but it just wasn't possible. How in the world am I supposed to resist that face? "Come here, you big dolt," she said holding out her arms.

Clark was in them in a second holding her tight. They both didn't seem to want to let go of the other. Clark pulled back after a moment. "I love you."

"I love you too," Lois said as they kissed each other. She stroked his hair and pulled him closer.

Jason began to fidget. He pulled on his Mother's coat. "Mom?"

They both pulled back and smiled. "See you at the office?" Clark asked smiling.

"And where else would I be? I'll see you in an hour. Bye, Clark."

"Bye, Lois." Clark squatted down to eye level with his son. "Jason, before you go, I wanted to apologize to you too. I'm sorry son for using superpowers in the house. It's against the rules. It won't happen again. Forgive me?"

"Sure, Dad, you didn't mean to do it," Jason said and impulsively hugged his father.

Clark couldn't help glancing at Lois at that true remark. "Thanks, son and I'll see you later," he smiled and ruffled his son's hair.

"Dad, stop that, I'm not a baby anymore," Jason said smoothing his hair back in place.

"Sorry son, and no, I agree you're not a baby anymore," Clark said and smiled. He closed the door, took a deep breath, super sped into the kitchen, then he stopped dead in his tracks. What am I doing? He went to get a broom and a mop, and cleaned the kitchen like he promised Lois he would.

~o~o~

Lois arrived at the office in little over an hour. Clark wasn't at his desk. Maybe he had an emergency or maybe he's still cleaning the kitchen. She shook her head. Suddenly, there was a tap on her shoulder, and then a hot cup of her favorite cappuccino appeared over her shoulder.

"Thank you, Clark," Lois said turning and taking a sip. "Delicious."

"You're welcome." Clark smiled and couldn't help staring at her lips.

"Welcome back, CK, Ms. Lane," Jimmy Olsen said smiling and coming up to shake Clark's hand.

"Thanks, Jimmy, it's good to be back," Clark said.

"Thanks, Jimmy," Lois said chuckling. "That's Mrs. Lane-Kent, Jimmy. So, what's going on around here?"

"Well," Jimmy said as he leaned in and whispered, "there's a rumor that Superman has teamed up with a group of superheroes and that he won't be around here much anymore, but he'll be doing more rescues overseas. Have you guys heard anything? I mean, you were on the other side of the world recently."

Lois and Clark glanced at each other and then they both shrugged their shoulders, and answered at the same time. "Nope, haven't heard anything."

"Wow, that's surprising. I would have thought Superman would have contacted one of you to give you the story, especially you Ms. Lane, I mean Mrs. Kent, I mean Mrs. Lane-Kent."

"Jimmy, Lois is fine, please."

Jimmy's mouth fell open, but he recovered quickly. "Thanks, Ms. Lane, I mean Lois. Sorry."

"Jimmy!" It was Perry leaning out the door of his office. "Well, look who's back? Welcome back Lane, Kent! In my office, both of you, now!"

Lois and Clark glanced at each other wondering what that was about.

"Coming Chief," they both said simultaneously.

"Close the door and take a seat." Perry paced in front of his desk. "First of all, congratulations, I'm happy for both of you, although I had my suspicions about you two, even as far back as your trip to … Niagara Falls."

They both dropped their mouths open, shocked to have that brought up now. "Perry?" Clark asked wondering where this was going.

"I know you're Jason's father, Kent. Don't look so shocked. You two have danced around each other for years, and then right after that trip, you leave and Lois turns up pregnant two months later. Come on, I'm not blind."

"Now Perry, you don't understand," Clark began.

"Oh, I think I do. You left Lois pregnant and disappeared for years while my nephew took care of her and her son while you went gallivanting all over the world."

"It wasn't like that Perry. Lois and I have worked all of that out. She forgave me. Besides, I didn't know she was pregnant when I left."

"Is that true, Lois?"

"Yes Chief, it's true. Why are you bringing all of this up now?" Lois was getting emotional, which wasn't like her.

Clark put his arm around her shoulder. "Perry, that was a very difficult time for both of us, but we've moved past all of it. Please, it's our first day back."

"Look, the reason I'm bringing this up now is that you hurt a lot of people with your little sabbatical, Kent. I don't want Lois or Jason hurt again, or you'll have to answer to me. Got it?"

"Perry, believe me, that's the last thing I want. I love Lois and Jason very much. They mean everything to me. I would never hurt them again. I swear it."

"Alright, Kent, I believe you. Remember, Lois and Jason are counting on you, don't let them down."

"I won't Perry, I promise."

"Go on, then, staff meeting in an hour."

~o~o~

Lois and Clark left Perry's office both feeling as if they'd been punched in the stomach. Lois touched her forehead feeling a bit lightheaded. "Clark, can you take me some place quiet? My head is pounding."

He took Lois by the arm and used his x-ray vision searching for a place where she could rest for a few minutes. He found a quiet place several corridors away from the noises and prying eyes of the bullpen. He entered a vacant office and locked the door so she wouldn't be disturbed. He could see she was upset. "Are you alright, Lois? Do you want some aspirin?" Clark asked solicitous of his wife.

Lois lifted her head to look at him and there were tears in her eyes. "Oh, Clark, why did he bring all of that up now? I never want to think about that time ever again," she said trying to hold back her tears.

He brought her over to the sofa and pulled her into his arms stroking her back. "Try not to think about it. Everything is fine. It's all in the past. It can't hurt us, not anymore."

"My heart knows you would never leave us, but my head still remembers. Clark, I couldn't bear it if you left us again. I don't know what I would do," she whimpered.

He took her face between his palms trying to convince her. "I will never ever leave you again. You must believe that, honey. We're married now and nothing will ever part us again, not even in death. You know that, don't you?"

She threw her arms around his neck trying to believe it, hoping with all her heart that they would always be together like this. "Hold me close, don't let go, please don't let go," she cried.

"It's alright, honey. I've got you." Clark had no idea she felt like this. He pulled her closer holding her tight.

"Clark, I need you now, please?" She didn't wait for an answer, but started pulling at his tie, kissing his cheek, his ear, his strong throat, anywhere her lips could reach.

"Lois, we can't do that here," Clark said knowing he wanted to ease her pain, but this wasn't the right place.

She acted like she hadn't heard him. She pulled his head down and kissed him hard, desperate to get closer. She pulled back after moment and gave a breathless plea. "Please!"

Clark responded knowing it was wrong, but he wanted her too more than anything. The next thing he knew Lois was sitting on his lap, they were both naked from the waist up, his pants were down around his shoes, her skirt hiked up around her waist, but it didn't matter to them. Lois was moaning with her head thrown back as he kissed and stroked her nipples. He kissed her to keep her quiet. He stroked her smooth thighs and then he touched her there and she was slick with desire for him. He moaned into her mouth, then lifted her up and slid her down on his waiting cock. They both sighed in total bliss. It was too wonderful to believe. They never wanted it to end. Lois kissed him thrusting her tongue down his throat and then it happened. They both came at the same time clutching each other close until they came back down to earth stroking each other's neck and arms.

He pulled her head from his shoulder, wiped her tears with the back of his hand and kissed her softly. "I love you, Lois. I promise I'll never leave you."

She kissed his chest, laid her head under his chin, and snuggled against him. He pulled his coat up and covered her back stroking her hair. Lois sighed. "I believe you and I love you, too."

A/N: Aww, poor kids. Lois may have a few unresolved issues concerning Clark's disappearance. Can you blame her? I hope you liked this. Thanks for reading. Reviews and comments are always welcome!