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SweetDreams01...I know where you live since I drive you home...so don't mess with me...lol...you will get yours in geography class.

Chapter 21

Clark sat down his arms crossed, "Well, what do you want to talk about? Wait, let me guess, the fact that you want to pull the plug on Lois."

The general sat back down, "Don't get smart with me, Kent. I wanted to tell you just drop the case, don't be a fool."

Clark laughed, "You're the fool if you think I'm going to give up. I've been through a lot and I'm not going down without a fight. I'm not losing my wife because her father feels the need to set her free."

"You will lose this case, Kent."

Clark stood up, anger flashing in his eyes "Is everything is a battle to you? This is your daughter we are talking about you know, the person you want to kill!"

"You think I don't know that, Kent!" the general yelled getting up and pushing the younger man against the wall, "You don't think I know that my daughter is dying on that bed!"

Clark shoved the older man off of him, "She's not dying! She is fighting for her damn life!" Clark said getting in the general's face.

"Can't you see damn it? Don't you hear the doctors say there is no way she will ever wake up? Give it up, Clark."

"You know what? You're a coward."

"What did you call me?"

"I called you a coward. Especially when it comes to family."

"You don't know anything about me or my family."

"I probably know more than you do, General."

"What are you talking about, Kent?"

"I'm talking about how you gave the job of mom and dad to Lois instead of taking the role yourself. Everything Lucy did wrong was Lois' fault. You gave her so much responsibility at such a young age that she never really got to experience life and real love until she came here," Clark looked the General right in the eye, "I rather die then let you take her away from the people she really loves."

"You have a lot guts, Kent, but I'm not going to let her suffer. I failed her once; I won't do it again."

"By all means, General, do what you have to do but you will lose. I will not let my wife down. She means a lot to me and I will not go down without a fight."

The General nodded and stood to leave. He saw Chloe and reached to hug her but she stood back.

"Don't you think about giving me a hug."

"I thought you would understand why I had to do this."

"Then you understand why I have to stop you. Working with Lex the devil himself? Bad move, Uncle."

The general gave her a sad look and left. Chloe shook her head and walked into the room. Clark stared at her and gave her a small smile.

"Where are the papers?"

"In my bag. I didn't want anyone snooping around. I'm going to go look for Calvin; I think I know where he might be."

"Where?"

"I think he went to go see his parents."

"Where are they?"

"They're dead, Clark."

"How and when?"

"I don't know the whole story, but they died on his 10th birthday right in front of him."

"What?"

"I know it's terrible, but you would have to ask him the whole story."

"I think I will. Can you tell me where?"

Chloe did and Clark sped out of the hospital hoping to find Calvin.

Calvin sat down at his parents gravesite contemplating about the good times and bad times. He brought flowers for both of his parents. People said he looked like his father because of his dimples and curly hair but he had his mother's hazel eyes.

"Hey mom, dad how's it been?

"I got shot again but I'm fine like always. I went to go visit Rose. She's beautiful as ever.

"My friends lied to me about Rose's attacker. I found out who did it, but I don't know what to do now. I know I'm not a killer but the dreams I have make me one."

"No, they don't."

Calvin turned around with a gun pointed at Clark. Clark took a step back surprised at Calvin's tactics.

"Don't do that I could've shot you," Calvin said putting the gun away.

"What's with the gun?"

"I do under cover work for some people and no I'm not lying like other people do."

Clark sighed, "I'm sorry we didn't tell you."

"What's done is done, you can't take it back now. I don't hold anything against you," Calvin said getting up slowly.

"They're your parents?"

"Yea."

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"I never talked about how they died but I guess if you want to know then I'll tell you."

After Calvin bid his parents goodbye the two sat down on bench. Calvin started telling the dark tale his eyes turning ice blue.

"Mom, what are you and dad planning for my birthday today?"

"You will find out when you get there, son," Calvin's father said.

Calvin was surprised to see most of his family there to celebrate his 10th birthday. He was having fun when his parents told him to take his sister and go hide in the back.

He did what they asked thinking they were playing hide & seek. He heard a lot of yelling so he peeked through the door.

Men dressed in black pointed guns at his parents and family accusing them for doing something. Before Calvin could blink both of his parents were shot down. The men took his parents money and prized possession and left.

Calvin turned around telling his sister to hide really well until he called her out. He then went out to see if his parent were all right. He knelt down to his mother calling her name. She didn't answer so he crawled to his father calling his name. Still no answer. His uncle ran to him picking him up and bringing him to a corner.

"What's going on, Uncle J? Why are my parents not answering me?" ten year old Calvin asked with tears in his eyes.

"Hey, little man, your parents will be fine they're just hurt but they will be all right," his uncle said.

"Y-you promise me?" Calvin asked his hazel eyes shining with hope.

His uncle looked over at Calvin's parents seeing the medical team work on them, "I-I promise you."

His parents were never okay.

Calvin shook his head. They say real men don't cry, but he did. All those emotions he bottled up for twelve years were now spilling out. Clark comforted his friend letting him cry. He knew what it was like to lose someone so close.

"How did you find out they weren't coming back?"

Calvin wiped his tears away, "When I didn't see them in the house anymore, and when they told me to wear a black suit.

"Did you ever find out who did it?"

"No."

"Why here?"

"My parents loved the hospitality."

Calvin looked at the time, it was late, "You should go. You have to get ready for tomorrow."

"Are you going?"

"No, I'm going to rest at home but I will be watching."

"What?"

"This is big, Clark. Three star general going against the Senator's son for rights on Lois his daughter and your wife."

"Lois is going to kill me."

"I know that sucks for you and you guys didn't even sleep together."

"Calvin!"

"Hey I'm just saying…"

"I don't want to hear it," Clark interrupted laughing.

"At least you're laughing. You need that because tomorrow it's about someone's life."

"I know, you should come."

"Not in my condition, plus if Spencer is there I might do some serious damage."

"Do you think we will win?"

"I do. You're a good man Clark. Maybe stupid sometimes but a good man."

"Are you still angry with Diana? I mean it's not her fault entirely."

"I'm not angry, I'm just hurt because our relationship was based on trust but I can never stay angry with her. I love her."

"What about Bruce?"

"Bruce is my buddy so I can't stay angry with him either. And Chloe? I have a soft spot for blondes especially her," Calvin said with a smile.

Clark laughed as both men stood up, "Tomorrow is the day."

"Yea I have advice for you. Don't get angry just keep your cool. Lex or his lawyers will go for the deep spots to see how far they can push you to the edge," Calvin said.

"You think they will play dirty."

"I know for a fact they will. It's Lex Luthor. But remember if you have to break the rules then do it, for Lois."

Clark nodded. Both men walked to Calvin's fully loaded Mercedes, "Where did you get the car?"

"It was still at the hospital," Calvin said, "You want to drive it?"

"I don't want to mess it up."

"You mess it up, I'll fix it, and you can keep it."

"What?"

Calvin tossed the keys to Clark and hopped into the passenger side.

"Dude, I'm rich. I have many cars, so don't worry, enjoy."

"Thanks, man."

"No problem."

"Sir, Mrs. Kent is fighting the drugs."

"What are you talking about?"

"I had to give her two syringes today."

"I guess I have to make it stronger. Did anyone question you?"

"Yes, Mr. Kent did after he heard her whimpering but I got him to leave the room."

"Don't make any mistakes, Betty."

"I-I won't sir."

"All right, I'll see you tomorrow."

Spencer hung up the phone. He needed to wait until his next target was alone before he attacked and hopefully it would be tomorrow.

"Too bad I have to kill her but she knows too much," Spencer said before getting ready for the big day.

(To be continued…)