A/N: In this story, Perry is not an alcoholic. You'll understand why I told you this when you read this installment. ;)

HOUR 6 - MORNING COFFEE BREAK

THE FOLLOWING TAKES PLACE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 A.M. AND 11 A.M.

Clark pulls out a document from the file cabinet and closes the drawer. He turns around and looks at his wife. He leans back against the cabinet with his ankles crossed and watches as she crosses and uncrosses her legs while her fingers are flying across the keyboard. He's always happy when she wears the short skirts that emphasize her long, sexy legs. He watches as she slips off her shoe and glides her foot up and down her other leg. He gets a warm fuzzy feeling just at the thought of his mouth gently sucking on her toes.

"Smallville?"

"Huh?" giving himself a mental shake. "Did you say something, Lois?"

She smiles back at him. "You were daydreaming again, weren't you?" leaning back in her chair and crossing her legs once again; the edge of her skirt moving up her thighs a couple of inches.

"No I wasn't," he quickly denies.

"Don't lie to me, Smallville," getting up from her chair and walking over to him. "I know lust when I see it and you were lusting after my legs," wrapping her arms around his waist.

"It wasn't your legs," instantly regretting the words that slip out of his mouth.

"So if it wasn't my legs, then it had to be something else," her foot slipping under his pant leg and caressing his ankle. "I'm quite aware of the fact that you have a fascination with my toes," softly kissing him behind his ear. "Is that it?" she asks him. He can't help but sigh as her tongue glides around his earlobe. "That's my answer," her lips now gently sucking his earlobe. "How would you like to get up close and personal with my toes tonight?" whispering in his ear.

"Uh huh," a soft moan escaping his mouth.

"Good," removing her lips and taking a few steps back. "Where are you going?" breaking out of his trance and staring at her as she pulls away from him.

"It's time for a coffee break," walking over to their office door and standing in the doorway. "Are you coming or not?" winking at him as she turns around and walks through it.

He walks over to the doorway and lingers there for a moment; his arms crossed against his chest and once again watching her walk down the hallway with the cutest little waddle to her stride. He's still daydreaming when somebody comes up to him and taps him on the shoulder. He's startled for a moment, then looks up to see who it is.

"Are you alright, CK?" Jimmy asks; looking curiously at Clark.

"I'm fine," Clark replies. "Why do you ask?"

"Because you had this far-away look on your face, that's why," leaning against the wall. "Are you sure you're okay?" he asks again.

"I'm more than okay," looking over at him with a smile. "In fact, I should get going," uncrossing his arms. "We're supposed to be having a coffee break. I'm sure Lois is probably half-way through her first cup and I need to cut her off before she tries to get a second one."

"Do you mind if I walk over with you?"

Clark looks at his friend with affection. "Of course not," smiling back at him. "Let's go."

"Great," a big grin on his face as they start walking down the hallway. "Can I ask a question?"

"Sure," says Clark. "What is it?"

"Why don't you have a coffee station in your office? You certainly have the room for it," looking curiously at Clark.

"I thought it would be a good idea, but I was overruled," Clark remarks with a sigh.

"Really?" quirking his eyebrows. "I would think that Lois would love to have one in there."

"Nope," shaking his head with a sign. "She loves to leave the confines of the office whenever possible, that's why," he replies.

"That makes sense," Jimmy remarks. "I can't say I blame her."

"Yeah," Clark mutters as they come close to the break room and looks inside to see Lois sitting down at the table. "Are you coming in?" holding the door open.

"I can't right now," Jimmy replies with a sigh. "I have a small assignment and have to go. I was on my way out when I saw you. Maybe I'll catch you later."

"Sure thing," holding out his fist. "Ring that bell."

Jimmy holds out his fist and taps Clark's fist. "That's my line," he gently admonishes him, but with a smile on his face.

"I know a good line when I hear it," smiling at Jimmy. "See you later."

"Laters, CK," winking at him, then turning around and rushing down the hallway.

Clark finally enters the break room and walks over to the coffee machine to pours himself a cup. "So how many have you had so far?"

"Believe it or not, this is my first one," holding up the cup. "What took you so long?" she asks as he sits down next to her.

"I was chatting with Jimmy on the way here," taking a sip.

"Anything in particular?" she asks as she adds another creamer.

"Nothing important," he replies. "Just chatting."

"Okay," taking a sip out of her mug. She looks up when she hears the door open. "Does anybody want a donut?" holding an open box. "I saved a maple donut especially for you, Lois."

"Thank you," a grin on her face as Cat walks over to Lois and hands her one.

"Sorry, Cat," shaking his head and taking the donut out of Lois' hand. "You know you have to limit your sugar intake while you're pregnant," handing the donut back to Cat and looking over at his wife.

"I want one," grabbing it out of Cat's hand.

"Maybe later," grabbing it yet again out of Lois' hand.

"I hate you!" says Lois as Clark gets up from his chair and walks over to the door.

"And I love you," he replies; blowing her a kiss. "I'm going back to the office," turning to Cat. "Thanks for thinking of Lois. That's really sweet of you," he says with a smile.

"Sure, no problem. Do you want one?" she asks.

He tilts his head forward and whispers softly, "I better not because then she'll have my head."

"I heard that," Lois pipes up.

"She heard that?" asks Cat with a surprised expression on her face.

"Apparently one of the side effects of the pregnancy is enhanced hearing," Clark mutters.

"I've never heard of that happening," furrowing her eyebrows. "I've been pregnant and I never had that as a symptom."

Lois is about to make a retort when her cell phone rings. "Hello?" she answers. "We'll be right there," hanging up the phone.

"Who was that?" Clark asks as Lois manages to stand up.

"The Chief," she replies.

"You know he doesn't like it when he's called that," a frown on his face.

"He just pretends to not like it," walking over to Clark. "We're supposed to have a meeting at 11:00."

"Have fun you lovebirds," Cat says with a wink as she walks away.

Lois waits until Cat is gone, then punches Clark on the arm. "Don't you ever do that to me again!" glaring at him.

"Do what?" looking curiously at her.

"Speak up for me like that."

"About the donut?" he queries.

"Yes," punching him again.

"If it were the same situation, I would still do it," he replies smugly. "I saw there were two of them in the box and you would have pounced on both of them if I hadn't been there."

She continues to glare at him. "You don't know that," she hisses through clenched teeth.

"Yes I do," he replies. "I've known you for a long time, Lois," smiling at her. "Now, don't we have a meeting to go to?"

"We're not finished with this conversation," she retorts as she follows him out the door...

Coming up next: Hour 7 - Meeting with Perry White