Conclusion [A Week Later—Kent Farm]

Over the course of the next week, they set their new understanding into motion. Cooking and chores were shared. Issues came up and were dealt with.

Brainiac attempted to infect Lana and Chloe. However with Kara's help and Jor-El's guidance, Clark stopped that effort and the Kryptonian construct in its tracks.

Lex still stewed in his juices over the developing relationship at the Farm. Although he did nothing at that time, he remained a threat.

On a positive note, Clark and Lana collaborated with Chloe to establish a system to find meteor mutants. Over late night pizza, sodas and of course, coffee, ISIS's system probed for people to assist rather than for spying. Then they reached out to their affected friends and even made new ones.

And so the new life progressed…..

As with the night following Bizarro's passing, a steady rain fell on the Kansas countryside and against the bedroom windows toward the end of that first week.

Clark stared at the ceiling early that morning. As sunrise remained hours away, darkness cloaked the room and his vision. Still he didn't need to see what was important. He felt the warmth of his love lying beside him. He listened with his enhanced hearing.

Her gentle breaths caressed the night.

Her heartbeat reassured him of her constant faith and presence.

He sighed. "I almost lost this."

She stirred and cracked her eyes open. "Mmm…lost what, Clark? What's wrong?"

"Nothing. Sorry I woke you. I was just thinking of how perfect everything is," he apologized.

She cuddled up to him. "I couldn't agree more, Mr. Kent." She kissed his cheek. "And don't apologize for needing me. That's what we here for." She smiled reassuringly at him. "I knew you could be like this."

"Like what?"

She shrugged. "Not just being wrapped up with every cat in the tree or the next big Kryptonian riddle. You realize the need for us too. That's what I was waiting for all along. We both deserve the romance. Just keep me in mind along with the rest of the world and things will be great. Now let's go back to sleep."

He snaked his arm around her shoulders. "Right. Just relax."

She smiled and closed her eyes.

And so they rested in Love's embrace knowing that with Faith, any barrier could be overcome. Once Clark and Lana had shared their agendas and dispelled their secrets, Life's path had far less bumps and potholes.

Thus should be the lesson for all lovers as they sail the seas of amor…..

THE END