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Now we'll get to witness our formerly wayward and now repentant youths confession to the older Kents first.

And now on with the show.

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Setting: Smallville

Location: Kent Farm

Upon their arrival, Jon requested to Candice that she wait outside for a moment while he prepared his parents. To which she'd acquiesced followed by him entering his home and stepping into the living room where the latter 2 were seated.

"Welcome back son. And how was work today?" his father greeted then questioned him kindly.

"Pretty good. And just like yesterday. No issues," he answered him to which Clark nodded and smiled. Pleased.

"I'm delighted to hear that Jon. And it appears we made the correct decision in having you work there," Lois responded with her own smile.

"Shall I assume you've just returned from walking Candice home?" Clark then questioned him further to which Jon inhaled nervously while shuffling his feet.

Lois noticed the odd shift in her son's mood. Resulting in her expression transitioning to a concerned frown.

"Is everything alright Jon?" she questioned him. Wondering why he suddenly seemed hesitant.

In response he took another deep breath before answering.

"Actually you guys, and about that, but Candice is currently here," he hesitantly answered then gestured behind him.

"I'm sorry what?" "Woah wait what?" were heard from Clark and Lois respectively. Their eyes wide and their respective eyebrows shooting up in surprise.

"What exactly is Candice doing here?" Clark calmly yet seriously questioned his son. Both of the young man's parents expectantly awaiting his explanation.

"The reason is because I'm ready to finally confess everything regarding the X-K. Particularly the question the 2 of you really wanted to know. And Candice is actually a huge part of that," Jon calmly answered them. "I was intending to explain on my own but Candice insisted on accompanying me here since she feels responsible for getting me involved in it. Even though my choices are nonetheless my own."

Clark frowned in response while Lois pursed her lips. The latter now possessing more than an inkling of where this was leading to.

"Alright then and in that case but please send her in," Lois allowed and then kindly directed. To which Jon gestured behind him after which Candice entered through the door and quickly transported herself into the living room.

"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Lane-Kent," she cautiously greeted the older couple.

"Hi Candice. How are you? Please feel free to take a seat," Clark politely greeted and then invited her to do which she did. Seating herself across from the Kents and Jon seating himself towards her right.

"Okay Candice. What is it that you know about the X-K and our son?" Lois began and questioned her. Her tone level.

Candice swallowed nervously then responded.

"The truth is that I'm the dealer. The one who's been distributing the X-K to our high school football team. Not Jon. And I'm deeply, truly sorry for getting him into further trouble than he was already. I swear that wasn't my intention but I still did nevertheless and I was wrong," she bravely confessed and then apologized.

"It's true you guys. Candice was the one I was purchasing the drugs from. Along with other members of the football team," Jon then spoke up and continued where she'd left off. "But when the principal was about to bust her I quickly took the X-K to dispose of it. And it was shortly preceding that moment I'd decided to stop utilizing it. But the principal caught me with the stuff and so I took the rap for Candice. I was also wrong to do that and I'm truly sorry to you guys as well. And I'm also sorry for not coming forward earlier."

Clark and Lois listened patiently after which Lois sighed while Clark shook his head in disappointment.

"What in the world possessed you to allow yourself to become involved in something like this Candice? And why would you Jon allow yourself to cover for her instead of just revealing to me who it was? Don't either of you realize the seriousness of all of this?" Clark questioned them. His tone disappointed and mildly exasperated.

Both 15 year olds bowed their heads downwards in shame while Lois gently rested her hand upon her husband's arm. Rubbing it softly in an attempt to calm him which he was grateful for.

Candice then spoke up once more.

"My dad's got a heart condition and we're totally broke. We've moved 7 times in the past 9 years. And not into perfect farm houses like this. He can't keep doing that. And I can't either.

"Therefore but I've been selling the X-K for about 4 months to provide us with an income. Myself our primary breadwinner. And my supplier is a guy from our trailer park. He goes by the name Jeroh."

"That's the guy who attacked us last night," Jon revealed.

Clark and Lois shared a look upon hearing the name. Their expressions grim and especially after hearing that bit of info from Jon.

"Mikey Jeroh. I've heard of that guy and while I've only lived here for a year even I know he's bad news," Lois spoke up and shared with her husband. None too pleased regarding the info she'd learned about the aforementioned and teenaged young man.

"That's definitely true. And I've also heard about him since returning here and with you and the boys. He's primarily been a major troublemaker and leading our town's youths astray. Though it sounds like he's upgraded himself further. And for the worst," Clark affirmed and shared. "That's not someone you've should've allowed yourself to hang out with Candice," he then very seriously addressed the aforementioned young woman. His tone kind though firm.

"That's true. I thought I didn't have a choice but I've currently realized I did have one but made the wrong choice," she agreed entirely. Then continued.

"As for where Mikey supplies himself with the X-K, all I know is that he used to make pickups at this place on old McClellan Road. One thing I'm certain of however is that if his employers, and while I don't know who they are exactly except that they're extremely dangerous, but if they should learn I've spoken to you guys they'll probably harm me and my father. That's something I'm extremely frightened of. But I don't regret coming forward. And it's because my love for your son is stronger than my fear of them."

Clark and Lois nodded. Absorbing her words. They also found themselves greatly admiring her current bravery and especially her final sentence.

"We're going to work with the information you've just provided for us. And considering what you've just shared with us I'm going to pass it along to my dad and sister. They'll know what to do with it," Lois informed her with a smile.

"My grandpa's the head of the D.O.D.," Jon explained to Candice due to her questioning expression pertaining to his grandfather's role.

"Thank you for also coming forward and sharing this with all of us. And also to you as well Jon for finally doing what's right by informing us of the truth," Clark added with an approving smile. "It's never too late to make the correct decision and earlier events notwithstanding I can always count on you to do that son."

He then turned his head directly towards Candice.

"I'm truly sorry to hear about your current situation. It's certainly not a position you should be in but you should instead be enjoying life like a normal teenager," he softly said to her. His voice flowing with compassion. "It doesn't mean of course that any member of a household should not contribute to their utmost ability and regardless of age. Or even to not have a paying job as long as it's legally and morally acceptable. But that entire burden should've not have been placed onto your shoulders. And it also pains me that you thought what you were doing was the only solution available to you.

"I understand you felt you were involved in an impossible situation and in some ways I can understand that. Especially since your living conditions in regards to moving around that many times are not something you should be enduring and especially at your age. Plus I also understand you can't properly attempt to find employment since you're not yet 16.

"Nevertheless but if you'd considered informing someone of your current predicament then provision would've probably been provided for you. Especially since we're all like family within this town. But you won't have to worry about that anymore since Lois and I are going to try and figure out a way to assist you and your father."

Candice nodded in response. Tears glistening in her eyes and especially since Lucy had promised her the same. The young woman deeply emotional over how kind and generous the Lane-Kent family were and to someone such as herself. Yet simultaneously calling her out when it was required and making it clear to her why she was in the wrong.

"You should also inform your father regarding what you've been up to," Lois then added. "He has a right to know and especially considering your reasons," she also pointed out.

Candice pursed her lips in response.

"I understand what you mean and I admit you're correct. But, and I mean this with respect, I personally don't think he'd really care," she replied to them. Resulting in Lois and Clark's expressions morphing into puzzled ones.

"Why do you say that?" Lois questioned her with a frown. Not understanding.

She took a deep breath in response and swallowed nervously.

"It's because I believe my dad might also be involved in some shady business," she explained. "I'm uncertain as to what it is but he's constantly been returning home late at night and while he has a bit of a drinking problem I know for a fact he's not always at the bar. Plus I've sometimes witnessed him hanging out with some rough looking guys. And they really give off dangerous vibes to me.

"He's also brought home a bit of his own cash but never shares with me as to its source. And while I don't know what he's up to it can't be anything good. And I promise I'm not trying to be a hypocrite with that last sentence or behave as though I'm morally superior. I'm only stating as to what I think are the facts."

Once she'd concluded her explanation the Kents turned towards each other in shared concern while shaking their heads. Clark rubbing his hand across his face. The 2 of them further understanding how complicated Candice's current life was. They also knew they couldn't ignore this but added it as part of another matter which would require investigation.

"Do you have any idea if your father will be home tonight Candice?" Clark questioned her.

The young woman shrugged.

"It's hard to say. It varies every evening," she answered truthfully.

In response to her answer, he turned towards his wife and they shared a silent conversation before arriving at the same conclusion.

"How about you spend the night here? You shouldn't have to be alone in case your father doesn't return tonight and you'll get to enjoy some delicious home cooked breakfast," Lois invited her.

Candice found herself greatly surprised by her second offer of breakfast for the day.

"It's alright Mrs. Kent I really don't want to be an imposition to you guys," she quickly responded and attempted to politely dismiss. Having no desire to take advantage of their family's kindness.

"Nonsense. You're not an imposition and I won't hear of it. You can spend the night in our guest room and we'll wake you when breakfast is ready," Lois insisted then informed her of the sleeping arrangements.

Seeing she wouldn't win this argument Candice finally acquiesced. Settling the matter.

She and Jon also informed the latter's parents that they wanted to go to their high school the following day and confess everything to the principal as well. Something the older couple entirely agreed with them on and with Clark promising to make the necessary arrangements.

Jon and Candice then transported themselves upstairs and following a shared and brief kiss goodnight that was between chaste and deep, but closer to chaste, they made their way to their designated bedrooms. Jon greeting his brother who was already present and informing him about Candice and all that had just transpired. Jordan asking him if she was alright to which Jon answered in the affirmative. Saying the 2 of them were relieved everything was now in the open. Jordan on his part nodding in understanding.

Back downstairs Clark and Lois were discussing the happenings of the preceding few days.

"So it was Candice this entire time. The person our son was covering for," Clark stated in thought. "I should've realized that."

"Same here," his wife agreed. "I don't understand how we could not have though. Are we really terrible parents for not realizing what was clearly in front of us? That Jon wouldn't have jeopardized his entire future over someone unless he cared a tremendous deal for them?" she then questioned sorrowfully.

Clark sighed.

"I wouldn't call us terrible. But that was definitely a major oversight. And while I hope something like this never transpired within our family but should it happen then we only need to broaden our mind towards all possibilities. In turn uncovering the truth sooner rather than later. For now but let's take this as something to learn from for the future," he replied before imparting words of wisdom which applied to them both.

The 2 of them then snuggled onto the sofa together. Their hearts finally feeling peaceful following the messy situation Jon had allowed himself to fall into. Relieved it seemed to be reaching its conclusion.

To Be Continued

A/N Originally Jon and Candice's confession to the school was also going to happen within this chapter. But for me personally this chapter ended up being very long. Therefore it brought me to the decision to split this chapter into 2 parts.

And if all goes well we'll hopefully see the school meeting within the next chapter.

I hope all of you enjoyed this chapter.

Until next time, have a great day.