A/N: UPDATED I rewrote this whole chapter too. LOL. it's so much better now I think. I agree it lacked depth and detail before and I hope I did a better job of making it interesting. Plus I added in some Clois goodness. :) Please please read and review. A writers motivation is feedback so be my inspiration.

Chapter 2: Getting Chloe Back

It looked like a scene from a James Bond movie. Both Jimmy and Clark had on suits. They sure were dressing the part of private investigators. Actually, Lois didn't mind Clark in a suit one bit, he sure did clean up nicely. Now he should definitely wear suits everyday of his life, Lois told herself. She was wearing a sexy pant suit that fit tightly around her curves. She figured if all else failed maybe she could shimmy her way out of an arrest. One would have to be blind to miss how good she looked. Clark turned to face Lois and his eyes stopped right at her chest. "Ahem. Up here." Pink is an understatement. Clark's face immediately shot to a bold red. He was caught red handed staring straight at Lois's rack.

Lois simply laughed it off. There was just no denying that the trio looked sharp, and ready for business. The plan was as so; threaten the government to release Chloe. If things didn't go as planned they would all end up in jail.

"Smallville, come here. Why is it you are completely handicapped in putting on a tie?" Clark walked over to Lois who reached up around his neck to fix him

"But really, who even wears suits anyway? When am I ever going to need a tie?" Clark smiled down at Lois who looked up at him, disapproving of his limited wardrobe.

"Yes, unless it's a blue t-shirt or a red jacket, Clark Kent will not wear it." The two laughed as Jimmy walked into the room.

"You two love birds ready? I'm getting antsy just thinking about this."

"LOVE BIRDS?" Both questioned Jimmy's comment.

As if. Clark wishes he could handle a girl like me. I'm not one to toot my own horn but speaking as the ex girlfriend of Oliver Queen AKA Green Arrow, I have a pretty impressive track record.

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Chloe sat prisoner on a bed in a room. That was it. That was the extent of her living conditions. Ok ok, the room had a bathroom, a table, and a chair too. My own personal house. Except prison style. Chloe thought.However, she was well aware that she was in no prison. Why had they taken her here? Why not throw her in a cell with a kleptomaniac and call it a day. What was with all the secrecy?

Maybe this guy knew. It was the same man who everyday knocked on Chloe's door.

"Are you dressed Ms. Sullivan?"

"Yes."

It seemed as thought Chloe spent the same amount of time in questioning as she did in her "room". Why are these hallways so dark? Where the hell am I? What do these people want from me? She asked herself these questions as the man escorted her to the end of the hall. She wondered if there was anyone else held hostage here. Probably.

"Ms. Sullivan. Tell us about what you research? What did you want with those satellites?" The questions mostly never changed. Neither did her answers.

"It was nothing. It was just for a story about astrology. I don't know anything."

The conversation never got anywhere with her. I wonder how long they are going to be patient with me. Not long.

Smack. Right across the face. "I told you I don't have anything you want." Chloe said as she rubbed her cheek. Asshole. The man was completely expressionless, indifferent as to how long this would take. He'd take his time because as far as he was concerned she wasn't going anywhere.

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Time to go. I really should be doing this alone but Lois has got to be the most stubborn person in the world. But she was able to use her super nosy abilities to find where Chloe is probably at so I can't be mad at her. I guess she did serve some purpose. Plus…that suit…man.

"Clark. Let's go. Don't have all day." Lois called in to the apartment

"You guys go. I'll meet you there. I have to do one thing before I go. But you guys go on." Lois looked confused but finally agreed reluctantly.

I need to get there first. Maybe take care of any guards or locked doors that will get in our way.

The building was right under their nose. All this time it had been here. Lois internally beat herself up about how long this had taken her. The three had reunited upon arrival and both Lois and Jimmy found it remarkable how there were no guards around protecting the area.

"These people are crazy. Who doesn't lock the gate?" An exited Jimmy asked.

"I don't know, but can you keep it down. I don't want anyone to hear us before we even get inside." Clark looked around to make sure no one was around before the three went inside.

The building was poorly lit but had enough light that movement could be seen in only certain places. The three entered into a long hallway where behind every door, the lights were off. That is except for one.

"C.K. over there. That's where she is. I can feel it." Jimmy whispered. Footsteps could be heard approaching. Shit. We're done. We're done. As Jimmy had a miniture heart attack Lois grabbed Clarks hand and squeezed it as to ask, "Now what?"

All Clark could think to do was simply hide. He pointed across the hall to a completely dark spot and singled for Jimmy to hide there. The footsteps began to get louder and a dark figure rounded the corner. Without thinking Lois pushed Clark against the wall and glued herself onto his body. The two held their breath and stared into each others eyes. Oh my god. Person literally right behind us. Walking past us. We're so done. Way to go Lois. You failed once again. Her heart raced a mile a minute and Clark could feel it pressed against his chest.

We're clear. We did it. Holy shit she smells good. What is she wearing? Will she notice if I sniff her?

The person was gone and exitement overfilled Lois. So much so that a big bear hug was in order. One for Jimmy and one for Clark.

"It was getting kinda hot over there, eh Smallville?" Lois giggled. It was dark so she couldn't see Clark blushing back at her.

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It was an ugly door. If Clark had been alone he probably would have ripped it off its hinges with no remorse. But he wasn't so he had to settle for the classic turning of the knob.

Chloe's eye lit up like never before at the sight of the three. She never doubted that they would come for her. Never. The man in the room stepped back and reached into his jacket but before he could grab anything Clark started with the threat. Chloe listened intently.

"You're gonna let Chloe go now. I know you don't want us to expose your illegal operations. The pentagon never approved this sector. We know all about the under the table research you all are doing." Beads of sweat began to form atop of Clark's head.

"You're way out of your league son. You'll never have the proof to support you." The man, on the other hand, had not broken a single sweat.

"Say hello to the camera. We've got this being wired to every big newspaper around. With the click of this button this video will be sent to them all and everyone will know what's been going on….including your boss." Jimmy couldn't help but interject. The moment he caught a glimpse of Chloe's bruised cheek he was filled with adrenaline.

Wow. I'm surprised they came up with all of this without me. I have definitely been underestimating the three of them. Chloe thought to herself.

"Let her go and we all forget this ever happened." Lois added in there. She just couldn't hold her mouth any longer. The man looked defeated. He looked as though he wanted to call for backup but had no one to call. Jimmy grabbed Chloe and pulled her close to him.

"If you ever try anything again, we won't bother with a threat. Everyone will know about it all."

And with that the four walked out, ready to start back where they left off.

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