Memory Lane ch 4. A Literal Gift From The Heavens.

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Jonathan stood at the base of the stairs and listened. Upstairs he could hear the shower running and he knew that now would be the best time to talk to his son about what was going on.

"Son, let's take a walk outside and talk."

Martha looked up and he could tell that she wanted to come too but would stay behind to keep Buffy busy in case she finished her shower before they were done talking. Something he was sure was going to happen.

Clark had a guarded look to his eye as he stood up and followed his father outside. He hoped that they already knew about his unusual abilities, but he remembered Buffy's story about how the first time she told her parents she was put into a mental institution and the second time she was given an ultimatum that she couldn't accept. He was understandably nervous about talking to his parents about this. He didn't remember his parents, he had no idea how they would take it.

Once outside they started walking through the fields and Clark couldn't help but keep his eyes out for demons or vampires. It was becoming second nature to him. The only thing he could see were bales of alfalfa in one field and the cows in another.

"Son, there are some things we need to talk about. Things that need to be kept a secret from your new friend."

"Buffy knows everything about me." He stated defensively. Then a moment later he amended, "At least everything I know about myself, which I'll admit isn't a lot. We both know each other's secrets and I trust her completely." Clark suddenly stopped talking as he realized he said each other's secrets implying that Buffy had some of her own. He could have kicked himself for opening up that can of worms.

"Son, I know you think so, but please remember that your secrets are dangerous if they fall into the wrong hands. Pete was one of the people you have told in the past. He was your best friend and he was put into danger because he knew. He ended up having to leave town to protect himself and you. So please consider her safety as well as your own before you tell her anymore." He stated hoping his son would choose wisely.

"So how much do you know about yourself?" His father asked him.

Clark hesitated and it was obvious to Jonathan that he was nervous about this.

"Let me make it easy for you. You have unusual gifts and abilities, strength and speed. You may have had other abilities manifest like x-ray vision, laser vision, hearing things other people can't, levitating and even possibly flying."

Clark had stopped walking and was looking at his father in shock. He knew about the speed, strength and hearing. Most of the other stuff was completely new to him. Except he had a dream one night where he was floating, he had woken up by falling onto Buffy's bed. He thought he had been sleepwalking at the time and thanked his lucky stars she wasn't in it. He did not want to make her angry by thinking he was being unduly forward.

"Flying? Laser vision? That sounds a little hard to swallow, but I believe you. How did I get these abilities?"

"They slowly started just showing up over the years. Even as a toddler you had super strength, you once kept a car from falling on me when the jack gave out. You were just a little thing then, it was when we first found you. Martha took one look at you and decided that you were ours. You are our son in every way that matters, we love you Clark. You were like a gift from the heavens, literally."

"What do you mean literally?" Clark asked surprised to learn that these people were not his actual parents. The acted like they were.

"Son, your not exactly from around here."