Clark had Lois' "rules" framed

[~*Lois & Clark Fan*~]

Awww that was sweet. He actually framed the rules she gave him, I think he said she gave him them the day they started working together?

:)

[celita]

that was hyper cute

[eas]

Yeah, that was very sweet. Very romantic. I'm not a roma Cloiser, but that was a good place to start in terms of defining how important she is to him.

[Kschreck]

It's a great "Clois" moment that shows just how much respect Clark truly does have for Lois.

[kelly1142]

Total callback to Plastique and Lois' rules...

She told him "You really should be writing these down."

I guess she did for him (complete with a misspelling lol)

SO adorable that he FRAMED them. Seriously....that boy is pretty far gone LOL!

[antx]

I never would have expected Clark to do that.I guess we really are coming closer to seeing Clark's feelings for Lois.I do have to admit it was pretty cute.

['Tonio09]

It's a great "Clois" moment that shows just how much respect Clark truly does have for Lois.

Agreed.

[thehenry89]

That was pretty sweet :)

clark's such a softy.

[zorasuperman]

gosh that was soooooooooooo sweet and in lois' own words "sentimental"

[cksidekick]

It was a true laugh out loud moment. The BDA put them in a frame! How can you not love this guy?

[origin]

Very cute.

[gilliang]

It's ridiculously sweet that he did that. It shows not only how much he cares about her but also how much he respects her as a reporter.

[individuall]

It was very sweet! Little things like that are just so telling! ;)

I absolutely loved it! :D

[clois-destiny-forever]

Super cute! Nice little touch! I'm glad Chloe told Lois about it!

[Dyanara]

It reminds me of HP:Orderof the Phoenix where Neville cherishes the used gum wrapper his mother gave him.

[Carolina87]

For me, this moment was the best part of the whole episode :D:D:D I was so happy with that scene, i want more clois.

[herolee10]

wow..first he already starts quoting her rules in Plastique, now frames it.....and people say that Clark doesn't care about Lois..lol

[thehenry89]

it was like the two of them were in grade school and Lois gave Clark a really cool bug she found, and being the sentimental dork he is clark runs home and puts it in a jar :p.

[cygnusx1]

sometimes actions are louder than words in terms of his feelings

[kal-el_Girl]

he's in love <3

[Sports72Xtrm]

It was pretty sweet of him. I found it hilarious when Lois called him out on it and he got embarrassed and tried to deny it.:D

[clois-destiny-forever]

It was pretty sweet of him. I found it hilarious when Lois called him out on it and he got embarrassed and tried to deny it.:D

That was super cute!

[SnowBird]

Sentimental Clark is so sweet, I'm getting a sugar rush. This can be habbit forming and I already want more.

[Kryptonian4life]

I thought that was pretty neat and very generous of him, it just shows he envy's her

[borednow]

Epic sweetness!

[AndiGirl]

It was such a cute moment, even though Clark looked like he wanted to beat the crap out of Chloe while he was pulling it out of his desk

"Mental note.....remember to thank my dear, sweet friend Chloe for this!" :lol:

[superjude]

That guy is more interested in Lois than he realizes. He is not much one for words, but his actions and expressions speak volumes. His framing her rules was a sweet touch.. Lois was really touched by that. I loved that so much!

[thehenry89]

It was such a cute moment, even though Clark looked like he wanted to beat the crap out of Chloe while he was pulling it out of his desk

"Mental note.....remember to thank my dear, sweet friend Chloe for this!" :lol:

:lol: yeah I noticed that too.

[JennyMoon]

That was beyond amazing. I like the contrast between the frames of Lana's photos and the frame of these rules. With Lana it's all about looks and with Lois it's more about her personality and these rules represent Lois so much, she's honest and witty and direct and she also cares for Clark enough to sit down and actually write down rules for him. Lol.

[Chlollie]

LOIS RULES OF REPORTING

1.) Always know your source.

2.) Always make a good first impression (and don't screw up with the boss)

3.) Do whatever to get the story.

4.) If something seems weird to be true, it usually is.

5.) Never take deadlines to seriously.

6.) Triple check your fact's

7.) Put all the good stuff at the beginning.

[svtwamedfan05]

and its framed up and close by in Clark's desk to remind him there is only one Lois Lane. Awwww

[Supsfan]

7.) Put all the good stuff at the beginning.

You spelt begginning right, Lois didn't

[devilicus rebel]

So I am not sure if anyone else noticed this, but I have to assume that Clark's list of rules that he keeps framed were originally written by Lois. If you freeze frame the list, the last rule says "put all the important stuff at the beggining". I thought the spelling error was a nice nod to the Lois Lane mythology. Anyone else pick up on more?

[Lilah]

Can someone post a caption please?

[devilicus rebel]

I would but I have no idea how.

[workshyslacker]

Lois' rules for Clark

1. I take my coffee black, no sugar.
2. Never say my clothing is too tight.
3. You're the passenger, not the driver.
4. Chairs are for sitting, not for creaking.
5. I never share bylines.

Any additions?

[Smallville Vamp]

I'm not sure if it was intentional or a typo but when Lois was holding up the framed rules it said: 7) Put all the good stuff at the begging.

No doubt it was supposed to be beginning. Did anyone else notice that? If so ya think it was a goof or just a silly little way to show us Clark is a really bad speller? :p

[ClubXerxes]

He also said "momento"...instead of "memento":)

[outsyder]

Wow, good eye.

Actually in almost every continuity/incarnation, Lois is always a bad speller when she's got something important to type or when she's taking notes. It goes with her "ball-breaker" attitude in which her thoughts/mouth are moving faster than her hands.

I mean, at least I got the implication that she actually wrote those rules down for him and he took the time to frame them.

[Lilah]

I think Lois wrote them, unless Clark has really girly hand writing lol

[theotherJane]

I think Lois was the one who wrote down the rules. And he went and framed them.

[yoda1138777]

its a call to Lois's character, she always spell things wrong

[workshyslacker]

It was torn from a notebook. I assumed that she wrote it down for him and he kept it, and framed it.

[smallvillerocks45]

Yeah, I noticed it, but I believe it was a nod to the fact that Lois is the bad speller.

LoL... I don't think Clark would frame his own handwritten list. :p

[Alania]

Lois' rules for Clark

1. I take my coffee black, no sugar.
2. Never say my clothing is too tight.
3. You're the passenger, not the driver.
4. Chairs are for sitting, not for creaking.
5. I never share bylines.

Any additions?

There is rule number eleven: always protect your source - Clark Kent in Plastique, just don;t know about 6, 7, 8, 9, 10:D

[eas]

That was beyond amazing. I like the contrast between the frames of Lana's photos and the frame of these rules. With Lana it's all about looks and with Lois it's more about her personality and these rules represent Lois so much, she's honest and witty and direct and she also cares for Clark enough to sit down and actually write down rules for him. Lol.

Oh wow, that is so well put.

[Smallville Vamp]

Damn it now I'm confused AGAIN. I thought since Lois told him HE should write them down it was his doing. That and my boyfriend is a lefty and his writing is at a wicked slant(most lefties are) and that's why I thought it was Clark's writing. I hope it's mentioned later but doubtful that'll ever happen. :lol:

Thanks, I love hearing other fans perspectives. :)

[stenochick]

I assumed those rules came straight from the ball point pen of one Lois Lane and that is why Clark framed that sheet of paper, misspellings and all.

----- Added 1 Minutes later -----


He also said "momento"...instead of "memento":)

I noticed that, too. I guess Tom was not paying attention in English class. He knew he was destined for bigger things. :D

[-Nora-]

Favorite part of the whole episode. I love that he keeps her rules in his drawer. And he framed them. I thought that was so cute and romantic. If he keeps pulling stuff like this I doubt Lois will be very successful at the moving on thing. ;)

[Smallville Vamp]

Wow, good eye.

Actually in almost every continuity/incarnation, Lois is always a bad speller when she's got something important to type or when she's taking notes. It goes with her "ball-breaker" attitude in which her thoughts/mouth are moving faster than her hands.

I mean, at least I got the implication that she actually wrote those rules down for him and he took the time to frame them.

Thanks and I know right^^ makes me wonder why Lois is always proofreading Clark's work. ;)

Heck knowing her she would have called him on it in a heartbeat right? LOL

[workshyslacker]

There is rule number eleven: always protect your source - Clark Kent in Plastique, just don;t know about 6, 7, 8, 9, 10:D

That's good. I forgot about that!

[smallvillerocks45]

Well, maybe you are on to something in terms of handedness. Erica Durance, and ostensibly Lois by default, is left-handed. So the slant you saw could be hers, although it also could have been a left-handed PA who wrote it and not one of the actors... but in terms of the Superman movie mythos, at least, it's Lois who can't spell.

[ClumsyGRL]

i think that lois wrote it and clark framed it!! It would be a little bite weird if clark framed a note he wrote....unless lois's self confidence and bad spelling is rubbing of on clark.

[marverde508]

it was very very sweet, the last clois scene was perfest, and kind of set up what's going to happen next: he falling hard for her and she rejecting him and going after the RBB

[Smallville Vamp]

i think that lois wrote it and clark framed it!! It would be a little bite weird if clark framed a note he wrote....unless lois's self confidence and bad spelling is rubbing of on clark.

Yeah now I'm thinking I just read it wrong. I took what Lois was telling him on his first day at the DP as just random, jocular conversation between the two nothing she would take time to write out for him when one of her comments was HE should be writing that stuff down. What I found so amusing was thinking Clark took a Forrest Gump approach and actually DID write what she told him down that day and framed it as a memento. Sort of weird either way(him framing it) but in a silly, cute kind of way so it worked. We already know how sentimental he is from Chloe's wedding so another way to show that if nothing else. :)

[amalie]

Both scenes with the rules were great...sentimental, thoughtful and funny. Lois was touched and I would be too. For Clark to do such a thing shows a lot about how he feels for Lois, there's definitely respect, admiration and affection there :)

[DontCha]

that part had me laughiing, it was so cute and chloe/lois was like "you had thsis framed?" lmao

[DGirlLois4Clark]

That was super cute. Lois walls are going to crash down if Clark keeps doing things like that.lol

[zorasuperman]

yea lois wrote it
but since she saw that clark obviously framed it and was really sentimental about it, she told him another rule of them going "back to basics" and told him to write that one down since she obviously had a hot date :D that was NOT clark

[ClumsyGRL]

Yeah now I'm thinking I just read it wrong. I took what Lois was telling him on his first day at the DP as just random, jocular conversation between the two nothing she would take time to write out for him when one of her comments was HE should be writing that stuff down. What I found so amusing was thinking Clark took a Forrest Gump approach and actually DID write what she told him down that day and framed it as a memento. Sort of weird either way(him framing it) but in a silly, cute kind of way so it worked. We already know how sentimental he is from Chloe's wedding so another way to show that if nothing else. :)


i can see your pov...but then again,clark would never give her the satisfation of seeing him write that stuff down while she's standing there reciting... unless she made him!(and imagining him alone in his dark barn writing the rules with a girly handwriting would be more than simple weird).
and lois never leave anything to fate so she problably wrote it herself, gave it to him and made him memorize every litle world... lol

but either way that scene was so cute and funny, i mean he FRAMED it!!!! and... told her it was his memento of first day in the DP(that was sooo adorable):D

[psycosis]

Lois Rules Of Reporting

1.) Always Know Your Source.

2.) Always Make A Good First Impression
(and don't screw up with the boss.)

3.) Do Whatever It Takes To Get The Story.

4.) If Something Seems Too Weird To Be True,
It Usually Is.

5.) Never Take Deadlines Too Seriously.

6.) Triple Check Your Facts.

7.) Put All The Good Stuff At The Begging.

Clarks Extra Rule

8.) Always Go Back To Basics.

[izanami]

The handwriting looked femine, I'd say it was Lois. And it fits with her being a bad speller. Hehe. I loved it especially in LnC and in the animated series where Clark was constantly correcting Lois.

[psycosis]

Lois Rules Of Reporting

1.) Always Know Your Source.

2.) Always Make A Good First Impression
(and don't screw up with the boss.)

3.) Do Whatever It Takes To Get The Story.

4.) If Something Seems Too Weird To Be True,
It Usually Is.

5.) Never Take Deadlines Too Seriously.

6.) Triple Check Your Facts.

7.) Put All The Good Stuff At The Begging.

Clarks Extra Rule

8.) Always Go Back To Basics.

[Mickey_Bickey]

I loved it, and I especially loved how when she told him to "add that one to the rules" and walked away, his look said it all. He's not adding that one!!;)

What a fantastic episode! Their scenes were absolutely wonderful, and their game was on the entire time! I can't get enough!!

It was outstanding the way that Clark hesitated and looked around with Lois sitting on his desk "bossing" him to hand it over! So great!!

[eas]

I loved it, and I especially loved how when she told him to "add that one to the rules" and walked away, his look said it all. He's not adding that one!!;)

That's what I immediately thought, too. That his silent response was, "No way."


It was outstanding the way that Clark hesitated and looked around with Lois sitting on his desk "bossing" him to hand it over! So great!!

"Gimme, gimme."

:rotfl:

[Rift]

At least he didn't make an 80s metal CD with her name on it. ;)

[Mickey_Bickey]

That's what I immediately thought, too. That his silent response was, "No way."



"Gimme, gimme."

:rotfl:

There was such a determined "gleam" in his eye!! He's not letting her go by a long shot now! I loved that look! He knows what he wants now!;)

[Smallville Vamp]

Lois Rules Of Reporting

1.) Always Know Your Source.

2.) Always Make A Good First Impression
(and don't screw up with the boss.)

3.) Do Whatever It Takes To Get The Story.

4.) If Something Seems Too Weird To Be True,
It Usually Is.

5.) Never Take Deadlines Too Seriously.

6.) Triple Check Your Facts.

7.) Put All The Good Stuff At The Begging.

Clarks Extra Rule

8.) Always Go Back To Basics.


Lois: Oh. Well, you're gonna want to clean yourself up. Uh, rule number two -- always make a good first impression and don't screw up with the boss.

<?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O /><O:P>Clark: </O:P>I think that's two rules.
<O:P></O:P>
Lois: Whatever. Try not to get fired on your first day, okay?

:rotfl:

[alma]

The framing of the rules was so cute!!!!!. Loved it.

[Iluvgreen]

He framed them....... like seriously. That was so cute. I don't think I will ever get over it.

Clark- They are also a constant reminder that there is only one Lois Lane.

Lois- You better believe it.


I loved that so much. How they said it and everything.

[Iluvgreen]

It's so Lois. Clark so did not add that last rule to his list. He's not going back to the beginning!!! He's going to be in love with her forever.

[lm1212]

I thought the word "beginning" was just packed tight at the end because they ran out of space. Still a typo though, lol because she used 2 g's....
So i see "beggining"

[Jaderoyale]

Its Lois.
Bad spelling. :D

[skylar]

That was Lois handwriting not Clarks

[terri7015]

haha it was so sweet! I was like giggling with happiness, awwing, and laughing at the same time. WOW I thought it was so cute of him to do that. :) :)

[alejandrita439]

i thought that lois was the one who wrote the rules.. :) and lois is a badspeller
then..
and clark frame it :D

[xrayvision]

Yeah, I noticed it, but I believe it was a nod to the fact that Lois is the bad speller.

LoL... I don't think Clark would frame his own handwritten list. :p

It was definitely Lois who wrote it.

[skully]

I think Lois wrote them, unless Clark has really girly hand writing lol
Agreed. She wrote them out for Clark on his first day on the job at the DP.

[ClLaLeChFAN01]

Those rules took me back to when Lois made the CD for Clark

[drvr8]

I'm not sure if it was intentional or a typo but when Lois was holding up the framed rules it said: 7) Put all the good stuff at the begging.

No doubt it was supposed to be beginning. Did anyone else notice that? If so ya think it was a goof or just a silly little way to show us Clark is a really bad speller? :p
I thought it was Lois' writing? And she had given it to him at the end of the day, the first day? Did he actually take the time to write them down himself?

[xrayvision]

Those rules took me back to when Lois made the CD for Clark

I think he gave that CD back to her right?

[~*Lois & Clark Fan*~]

It's ridiculously sweet that he did that. It shows not only how much he cares about her but also how much he respects her as a reporter.

Yeah it was very sweet. It just shows how much he values her overall IMO ;)

[Jedimaster_TTBaby]

That was soooo cute!!!!!!! It made me want Clois more than ever....wow the producers really redeemed themselves!!!

[kelly1142]

I love the look he gave her after she said 'you better believe it'.

Smoldering.

[Smallville Vamp]

I thought it was Lois' writing? And she had given it to him at the end of the day, the first day? Did he actually take the time to write them down himself?

THAT'S the part that threw me, I thought HE did. When I first watched the scene and the framed rules were shown I took it as Clark DID write them down like Lois told him he should be doing in Plastique. I thought Lois was being facetious when she was telling him the rules verbally and SHE would never actually take time out of her schedule to stop and write them down for him but others have also voiced their opinions they thought it was Lois who wrote them down then gave them to him so IDK. For some reason I could picture Clark sitting back at the end of the day reflecting back on EVERYTHING Lois had told him that day and writing it all down so he 1) wouldn't forget not one of her rules(that BDA) 2) just a fond memory of his first day of working at the DP especially his first day working with Lois there(he's so sentimental). I'm still not 100% positive which of the two actually wrote them down but that's okay, the really cute part was Clark framing them. ;)


It's so Lois. Clark so did not add that last rule to his list. He's not going back to the beginning!!! He's going to be in love with her forever.

Cheers to THAT! :)

[xrayvision]

It was definitely Lois who wrote them. She was surprised to see that Clark not only kept them but framed them. It wouldn't be as flattering to Lois if Clark framed his own writings even if they were Lois' rules. The handwriting seemed like a girl wrote it, and even looked similar to the handwriting on the Whitesnake CD.

[stenochick]

That guy is more interested in Lois than he realizes. He is not much one for words, but his actions and expressions speak volumes. His framing her rules was a sweet touch.. Lois was really touched by that. I loved that so much!

I hope he used the frame that the photo of Clana under the oak tree from season 2 was in, and that photo is now kindling in the fireplace. Who was there to take that picture anyway? One of their horses?

----- Added 7 Minutes later -----


Lois' rules for Clark

1. I take my coffee black, no sugar.
2. Never say my clothing is too tight.
3. You're the passenger, not the driver.
4. Chairs are for sitting, not for creaking.
5. I never share bylines.

Any additions?

:lol: Those are great!

Here are some of the subtext rules:

6. I will never admit to using sarcasm to cut the heart-wrenching sexual tension between the two of us.
7. Deep down, I know there is more to you than meets the eye -- and someday I will figure you out.
8. I am terrified of my feelings for you.
9. I call you Smallville because I do not want to admit how big a person you really are and risk falling in love and being vulnerable - yuck!

[zHeN_zHeN]

:rotfl: That's fantastic! ^^ :D

[Wicked Lois]

I'm going to frame her rules and take them to school!!! The deadline one will be a hit!

[workshyslacker]

I hope he used the frame that the photo of Clana under the oak tree from season 2 was in, and that photo is now kindling in the fireplace. Who was there to take that picture anyway? One of their horses?

:lol: Those are great!

Here are some of the subtext rules:

6. I will never admit to using sarcasm to cut the heart-wrenching sexual tension between the two of us.
7. Deep down, I know there is more to you than meets the eye -- and someday I will figure you out.
8. I am terrified of my feelings for you.
9. I call you Smallville because I do not want to admit how big a person you really are and risk falling in love and being vulnerable - yuck!

:lol:

Clark's rules for reporting
1. Read Lois' rules, then frame them and stroke them lovingly when she's not looking.
2. Never forget your partner's morning coffee
3. Kitten adoption stories are good. Start small and work your way up.
4. Assignments from your boss usually hold an ulterior motive.
5. Do not fall for your partner.

[drvr8]

I think my favorite part of the scene was Clark trying to feign ignorance when Lois wanted to see the picture frame. "I have no idea what you're talking about, Lois." Then getting called out for his terrible poker face and having to reluctantly hand them over. The only thing though was Lois masked her feelings with threatening to hang them up...much like the Elmer Fudd nightlight threat...

[redeyes]

Is there anything more cuter....? :)

[marcella]

Clark is so sweet:)

[Selina]

That guy is more interested in Lois than he realizes. He is not much one for words, but his actions and expressions speak volumes. His framing her rules was a sweet touch.. Lois was really touched by that. I loved that so much!

I absolutly agree.

It's little touches like this that give the viewers a deeper insight into how he feels about Lois. It's like the saying "actions speak louder than words".

The framing of Lois's rules shows just how much he respects and appreciates her, despite thier day to day bickering on the job.

I think it's great and I'm looking forward to seeing their relationship developing.

[jobookjunkie]

It was the cutest thing ever...talk about actions speaking louder than words. THIS is how you show a person's attitude and feelings, not tell.

I wonder does Clark look at the rules every time he's writing a story :lol:

[zHeN_zHeN]

Clark TOTALLY has a thing for Lois! I mean, c'mon who does that? :lol:

[sunset]

OMG! The posts in this thread are so funny (I have this big grin on my face from page 1 that it hurt when I reached page 5) but I agree with all!!

The framing of the rules is so super cute and super sweet!! I love all the subjective reactions to this simple act of Clark's.

[Big O]

It was definitely Lois who wrote them. She was surprised to see that Clark not only kept them but framed them. It wouldn't be as flattering to Lois if Clark framed his own writings even if they were Lois' rules. The handwriting seemed like a girl wrote it, and even looked similar to the handwriting on the Whitesnake CD.

Lois wrote them & thats why Clark framed that note......he wouldnt have framed them..if he had written them down himself......theres nothing sentimetal about that....but Lois taking the time to do that for Clark....would be seen by him..a rookie journalist....as a sweet & kind gesture on her part.....

I loved the part...when he makes a defeated face & softly pounds his fist on his desk...before looking around the office and reaching into his desk for the note....that was pretty funny..and just more great acting & nice touches by TW ....both TW & ED....were terrific in Hex....there just so much fun to watch ....and Ive watched Hex....especially the Clois scenes...at least 6 times already...but I just wanted to also say..that last shot with Chole..was really cool.... the music they chose added a lot to the scene ...and when she looked directly into the camera...it struck me how pretty AM is.

[stenochick]

but I just wanted to also say..that last shot with Chole..was really cool.... the music they chose added a lot to the scene ...and when she looked directly into the camera...it struck me how pretty AM is.

AM looked so pretty in the scene where she woke up as herself and double-checked just to make sure in her mirror, as well as the scene you mentioned at the end when she said, "Watchtower is officially online."

[ClLaLeChFAN01]

I think he gave that CD back to her right?

I think that he just showed her the CD...she might have taken it.

[borednow]

I think the misspelling of Beginning as "begginning " was a clear indication that Lois wrote down the rules. After all one day Clark will be her spell checker.

[Jack-El49]

It was the cutest thing ever...talk about actions speaking louder than words. THIS is how you show a person's attitude and feelings, not tell.

I wonder does Clark look at the rules every time he's writing a story :lol:

ITA. It's moments like this that give me a faint hope that the producers WILL do CLois justice and have them together early next season.


I absolutly agree.

It's little touches like this that give the viewers a deeper insight into how he feels about Lois. It's like the saying "actions speak louder than words".

The framing of Lois's rules shows just how much he respects and appreciates her, despite thier day to day bickering on the job.

I think it's great and I'm looking forward to seeing their relationship developing.

ME TOO. I just hope we aren't looking forward to something that will never quite happen because tptb will think that only "the chase" will keep this story interesting and people watching.


I think my favorite part of the scene was Clark trying to feign ignorance when Lois wanted to see the picture frame. "I have no idea what you're talking about, Lois." Then getting called out for his terrible poker face and having to reluctantly hand them over. The only thing though was Lois masked her feelings with threatening to hang them up...much like the Elmer Fudd nightlight threat...

It was this scene that I believe helped Lois realize that Clark has deeper feelings for her than he was willing to admit...the "it's a memento of my first day on the job" comment was pretty hollow and Lois saw right through it.

That's what makes me think she's sitting back with a plan to bring Clark around to expressing his feelings. She's not pining but she's not ready to give up on their relationship either because she realizes that it's not a lost cause.

She cuts him off and suggests they just "table" the office romance and get back to basics. She didn't say "drop" or "forget" but table, meaning put aside or postpone.

She doesn't give him the emotional satisfaction of apologizing, thus ratcheting up the anxiety in Clark because he can't be absolved of it if he can't say it.

I expect her to continue preventing him from making amends until he can't stand it any longer and just busts loose and the flood gate opens up.

It's Lois' plan - I hope - and it will work.

[Clois4eva89]

it was priceless how Clark looked around to make sure the coast was clear.As if he was thinking 'I can't let the guys see this?'. Funny how he'll show Chloe who he thought was Lois the rules. But when the real Lois at the end asks to see it he act like he doesn't have a clue.

[LoisJoanneLane]

ITA. It's moments like this that give me a faint hope that the producers WILL do CLois justice and have them together early next season.



ME TOO. I just hope we aren't looking forward to something that will never quite happen because tptb will think that only "the chase" will keep this story interesting and people watching.



It was this scene that I believe helped Lois realize that Clark has deeper feelings for her than he was willing to admit...the "it's a memento of my first day on the job" comment was pretty hollow and Lois saw right through it.

That's what makes me think she's sitting back with a plan to bring Clark around to expressing his feelings. She's not pining but she's not ready to give up on their relationship either because she realizes that it's not a lost cause.

She cuts him off and suggests they just "table" the office romance and get back to basics. She didn't say "drop" or "forget" but table, meaning put aside or postpone.

She doesn't give him the emotional satisfaction of apologizing, thus ratcheting up the anxiety in Clark because he can't be absolved of it if he can't say it.

I expect her to continue preventing him from making amends until he can't stand it any longer and just busts loose and the flood gate opens up.

It's Lois' plan - I hope - and it will work.
that plan sounds fun, especially not letting him make amends because i can see anxiety making clark emotionally uncomfortable. however i still want clark to do the chasing and for lois to put up some superwalls because i think clark is the one who needs to prove to lois that she is the one he wants and that he is worthy of her. at times i feel like clark isn't ready for someone like lois because they just aren't quite on the same emotional playing field.

and i do agree that that moment was super sweet/cute. i find uncomfortable clark to be quite entertaining for some reason.

[Jack-El49]

that plan sounds fun, especially not letting him make amends because i can see anxiety making clark emotionally uncomfortable. however i still want clark to do the chasing and for lois to put up some superwalls because i think clark is the one who needs to prove to lois that she is the one he wants and that he is worthy of her. at times i feel like clark isn't ready for someone like lois because they just aren't quite on the same emotional playing field.

and i do agree that that moment was super sweet/cute. i find uncomfortable clark to be quite entertaining for some reason.

I bolded that statement because I believe this is at the root of her plan - otherwise, she would have let him finish.

This may seem off base but follow me for a second. FWIW, when interrogating or questioning someone who has committed a crime, you want to get a confession. The way you do that is build anxiety in the person. Except sociopaths, guilty people who are keeping a secret want to tell to release that anxiety and that's how you get confessions from people who committed a crime - you build anxiety and not give them any room to release it except in confessing. Confessing releases the anxiety over the crime they committed. It is a human trait.

I hope that's what Lois is doing by cutting him off before he can make an excuse or apologize - not allowing him that release; she's building that anxiety to the point where he'll have to confess his feelings for her just to release the anxiety he feels. It will build up in him IF he really loves her. If he doesn't, then he'll never tell her because it won't cause that anxiety to build.

[ClLaLeChFAN01]

^^^OH Jack-El49 that sounds like an evil plot to take over Clarks heart....genius!!! I like it!!!

I need some sleep...

[borednow]

wow... awesome! :lol:

[Minela]

I love sweet Clark. It's my favorite of all Clarks. Dorky, clumsy Clark comes as a close second. :D

[SetoR6]

Definitely means he has something for Lois when he framed her reporter rules, just like when he kept the flower in his book that Chloe gave him (as seen in "Bride" when he gives it back to Chloe).

But all in all, it was very sweet.

[EternalTwilight]

I bolded that statement because I believe this is at the root of her plan - otherwise, she would have let him finish.

This may seem off base but follow me for a second. FWIW, when interrogating or questioning someone who has committed a crime, you want to get a confession. The way you do that is build anxiety in the person. Except sociopaths, guilty people who are keeping a secret want to tell to release that anxiety and that's how you get confessions from people who committed a crime - you build anxiety and not give them any room to release it except in confessing. Confessing releases the anxiety over the crime they committed. It is a human trait.

I hope that's what Lois is doing by cutting him off before he can make an excuse or apologize - not allowing him that release; she's building that anxiety to the point where he'll have to confess his feelings for her just to release the anxiety he feels. It will build up in him IF he really loves her. If he doesn't, then he'll never tell her because it won't cause that anxiety to build.

That's pretty sneaky there, Jack. :p I wouldn't put it past her though. My understanding of it was that she cut him off because she didn't want to hear excuses, pity, rejection, etc. She got the message that he's not interested when he failed to show up to the coffee "date". But then again, she brought up the whole thing in the first place so go figure... I think what she was trying to do was keep her pride intact. It's what she'll continue to do, IMO, in future episodes.

[Jack-El49]

That's pretty sneaky there, Jack. :p I wouldn't put it past her though. My understanding of it was that she cut him off because she didn't want to hear excuses, pity, rejection, etc. She got the message that he's not interested when he failed to show up to the coffee "date". But then again, she brought up the whole thing in the first place so go figure... I think what she was trying to do was keep her pride intact. It's what she'll continue to do, IMO, in future episodes.

Well, I'd like to think they were smart enough to do that but I have my doubts. I think what you've said is more on the money, Annie. But it's odd that she would bring it up if she wasn't trying to make him feel guilty, right?

[EternalTwilight]

Well, I'd like to think they were smart enough to do that but I have my doubts. I think what you've said is more on the money, Annie. But it's odd that she would bring it up if she wasn't trying to make him feel guilty, right?

I think that was a multi-purpose conversation. :lol: I have no doubt that she was trying to make him feel guilty. But when you read between the lines, there's more going on. By offering to put a hold on the relationship, she gained the upper hand which is something she lost when he didn't show up. It's always a game of one-upmanship ;) Underneath it all, she's just feeling hurt and confused. Her feelings are a lot stronger than his right now so I'm willing to be very forgiving with her. :D

[Jack-El49]

I think that was a multi-purpose conversation. :lol: I have no doubt that she was trying to make him feel guilty. But when you read between the lines, there's more going on. By offering to put a hold on the relationship, she gained the upper hand which is something she lost when he didn't show up. It's always a game of one-upmanship ;) Underneath it all, she's just feeling hurt and confused. Her feelings are a lot stronger than his right now so I'm willing to be very forgiving with her. :D

Oh, I agree Annie. I am forgiving for both of them really (except Clark and that response to Lana in the AoS) for their awkwardness. But I wish the writers would let them be a little more mature with their feelings and I hope it's coming. What I fear is that we'll get strung along until 3/4's of the way through next season and then they decide that there won't be a season 10 and try to rush their relationship in the remaining 5 - 6 episodes or just leave it up in the air.

[EternalTwilight]

Oh, I agree Annie. I am forgiving for both of them really (except Clark and that response to Lana in the AoS) for their awkwardness. But I wish the writers would let them be a little more mature with their feelings and I hope it's coming. What I fear is that we'll get strung along until 3/4's of the way through next season and then they decide that there won't be a season 10 and try to rush their relationship in the remaining 5 - 6 episodes or just leave it up in the air.

Brace yourself, dear Jack. We're in for a bumpy ride.

The writers are inconsistent so I'm keeping my expectations low. They all have different ideas that probably conflict so we never really know what we're going to get. I trust TW and would be happy if he had more of a say in his character's development and the show in general. And of course, I'd like more of BQM.

[Tatiana]

It was pretty sweet of him. I found it hilarious when Lois called him out on it and he got embarrassed and tried to deny it.:D


ya he looked so adorable and vulnerable during that scene, the way he looked at her, it is amazing how Tom can pull off being like that and then being Super!

[Rayhana]

That was just sooo cute!! Aww Clark when you do things like this nobody can remain mad at you!

[Crouching Lurker]

LOIS RULES OF REPORTING

1.) Always know your source.

2.) Always make a good first impression (and don't screw up with the boss)

3.) Do whatever to get the story.

4.) If something seems weird to be true, it usually is.

5.) Never take deadlines to seriously.

6.) Triple check your fact's

7.) Put all the good stuff at the beginning.

#5 is my favorite. :lol:

That's the motto I live by, too. :cool:

[harryandginnyfanatic]

That was a nice bit of insight into how Clark regards Lois.

[Jack-El49]

Brace yourself, dear Jack. We're in for a bumpy ride.

The writers are inconsistent so I'm keeping my expectations low. They all have different ideas that probably conflict so we never really know what we're going to get. I trust TW and would be happy if he had more of a say in his character's development and the show in general. And of course, I'd like more of BQM.

Yeah, I'm buckled in and will go on the ride until it makes me sick to my stomach. If it gets to that point, well, who knows? ;)

[stenochick]

#5 is my favorite. :lol:

That's the motto I live by, too. :cool:

I saw even more typos in there, like "to" instead of "too" and "fact's" instead of "facts" but I think it was the original poster typing too fast. But, it really had a Lois Lane feel to it with the additional spelling errors.

[Malicieux Toutou]

Because of the spelling error, I think Lois wrote them.

[Lazy Boy]

LOIS RULES OF REPORTING

1.) Always know your source.

2.) Always make a good first impression (and don't screw up with the boss)

3.) Do whatever to get the story.

4.) If something seems weird to be true, it usually is.

5.) Never take deadlines to seriously.

6.) Triple check your fact's

7.) Put all the good stuff at the beginning.

She made a good impression on her boss ok! :lol:

[Jack-El49]

that plan sounds fun, especially not letting him make amends because i can see anxiety making clark emotionally uncomfortable. however i still want clark to do the chasing and for lois to put up some superwalls because i think clark is the one who needs to prove to lois that she is the one he wants and that he is worthy of her. at times i feel like clark isn't ready for someone like lois because they just aren't quite on the same emotional playing field.

and i do agree that that moment was super sweet/cute. i find uncomfortable clark to be quite entertaining for some reason.

I think by building his anxiety up by cutting him off and never letting him speak his mind, it will bring him to the point of doing whatever he can to breach her walls of insecurity. I hope they do that but I hope it's not 15 or 16 episodes into Season 9 before we see it. maybe 4 - 5 episodes would be great, if written well. Then, it would take a couple more before he tells her his secret, if not at the same time when he tells her he loves her.

Conversely, Lois has to reciprocate if he does that. Honestly, we know Lois loves him but does he know it? Yeah, from Infamous he knows she respects him, accepts his secret, will protect it, and obviously has deep feelings for him but even then, she never said she loved him. So yeah, he has some advantages in the relationship but it's not like she has been putting herself out there either. He's the one that initiated the dance and the almost kiss at the wedding, not her.

[melissan02]

I think by building his anxiety up by cutting him off and never letting him speak his mind, it will bring him to the point of doing whatever he can to breach her walls of insecurity. I hope they do that but I hope it's not 15 or 16 episodes into Season 9 before we see it. I agree, I'd lose my patience (what little reserve of it I have:lol:) if next season at this time we're still seeing too much cat chasing mouse! That'll get old real quick!


Conversely, Lois has to reciprocate if he does that. Honestly, we know Lois loves him but does he know it? Well, I'd certainly like to think he knows it...at least to some extent! I just assumed that he did, but then I read your question here and considered that this is Clark, so perhaps the BDA doesn't.


So yeah, he has some advantages in the relationship but it's not like she has been putting herself out there either. He's the one that initiated the dance and the almost kiss at the wedding, not her.Now Jack, I'm going to disagree on these last couple of points you've made. I do believe Lois has put herself out there--MORE than once! Most recently in Infamous, near the end after Clark "fixed" everything w/ the Legion ring. Lois put herself out there when she mentioned their "moment" at the wedding to him and followed that w/ an invitation for coffee to discuss it w/ him. It was more or less a coffee date and I think Lois was showing she was ready and willing to discuss her feelings, and to me, that's certainly an example of putting herself out there.

Also, Clark did initiate the dance, but it was Lois who stepped forward with those questioning looks on her face as she placed her hand on the lapel of his jacket, to initiate the kiss. To me, it clearly appeared that Lois initiated the kiss...not Clark. Yes, he quickly became a willing participant:lol:;), but initiate...eh, I don't think so.

So, to be fair, I think Lois has "put herself out there" certainly more than Clark has!

[Malicieux Toutou]

Also, Clark did initiate the dance, but it was Lois who stepped forward with those questioning looks on her face as she placed her hand on the lapel of his jacket, to initiate the kiss. To me, it clearly appeared that Lois initiated the kiss...not Clark. Yes, he quickly became a willing participant, but initiate...eh, I don't think so.

If you watch that scene closely, you can see that Lois gives him the questioning look right after his eyes move to her lips. But generally, I agree with you. Lois has been much more upfront about her feelings and the ball is in Clark's court.

[melissan02]

If you watch that scene closely, you can see that Lois gives him the questioning look right after his eyes move to her lips. But generally, I agree with you. Lois has been much more upfront about her feelings and the ball is in Clark's court.I've watched that scene too many times to count...but I wouldn't necessarily agree that he was eyeing her lips. Anyhow, we won't split hairs over that.
The ball is definitely in Clark's court! Lois has made more moves than he has, so it's his turn for sure!

[Jack-El49]

I agree, I'd lose my patience (what little reserve of it I have:lol:) if next season at this time we're still seeing too much cat chasing mouse! That'll get old real quick!!

This is my number one concern, Mel. Everything after this is a far, distant second concern. Please realize that first and foremost. I think the AoS was a stall tactic for the writers, I think all the hurdles (Infamous - the world will end as we know it if Lois knows his secret, Clark lack the courage and integrity to tell Lois face-to-face he would like time to get their relationship right, and in Hex - he won't be assertive and tell her how he feels - whether it's really love or just deep affection at this point) are nothing but a stall tactic, and I think they will continue stalling if fans don't demand a resolution. Even then, they'll probably do what they want but they sure will continue to stall, thinking the fans are really eating up the chase/cat and mouse routine, if no one says otherwise. I'm saying it and will continue to say it until they listen or I quit watching because I am tired of being manipulated because they are afraid of having to write something original and interesting. If unchecked, it will be like Clana - cloying and angsty and that's certainly no way I want to see Clois written.


Well, I'd certainly like to think he knows it...at least to some extent! I just assumed that he did, but then I read your question here and considered that this is Clark, so perhaps the BDA doesn't. !

EXACTLY! This is Clark - not someone who has a lot of savvy when it comes to reading romantic inferences or hints. Even when Lois was hinting around about getting her old room back by saying how nice it must be to have a quiet place all by himself, his reply was yes, it was quiet since Lana left. It wasn't until the end of the episode it dawned on him that she wanted an offer to stay there. Say it with me: B-D-A!!!! He's not adept at picking up those type of social cues.


Now Jack, I'm going to disagree on these last couple of points you've made. I do believe Lois has put herself out there--MORE than once! Most recently in Infamous, near the end after Clark "fixed" everything w/ the Legion ring. Lois put herself out there when she mentioned their "moment" at the wedding to him and followed that w/ an invitation for coffee to discuss it w/ him. It was more or less a coffee date and I think Lois was showing she was ready and willing to discuss her feelings, and to me, that's certainly an example of putting herself out there. !

I couldn't agree more. The coffee date was absolutely her trying to get something rolling with Clark. Name two more times she put herself out there trying to show Clark she has romantic feelings for him and wants to show him? If you can't (because I can't think of one more time), that would be my point. Is this Lois Lane? Does Lois give it one shot and quit? I don't think so. She's "like a pitbull on a pantleg" when she's after a story, wouldn't you expect her to be a teenie bit more aggressive in trying to make a guy she's supposed to be in love with interested in her?

That's my only point. I'm not throwing Lo under the bus cause she's my favorite character but as the writers have butchered Clark, I think they've kind of done injustice to Lois' character too. I'm not saying she has to be all over him, but a single coffee date that he later admits standing her up at was a mistake (well, she never let him finish but i guess he was going to say that) is the extent of her efforts? I can't see Lois quitting like that.


Also, Clark did initiate the dance, but it was Lois who stepped forward with those questioning looks on her face as she placed her hand on the lapel of his jacket, to initiate the kiss. To me, it clearly appeared that Lois initiated the kiss...not Clark. Yes, he quickly became a willing participant:lol:;), but initiate...eh, I don't think so.!

You could be right, I guess they wouldn't have been close to a kiss if Clark hadn't dragged her onto the floor. So we're neutral there - he encouraged her as much as she encouraged him. I think he was telling her with his eyes he wanted to kiss her and she was telling him the same but either way, that was a mutual moment.

Again, that leaves the coffee date.


So, to be fair, I think Lois has "put herself out there" certainly more than Clark has!

I think that is more than a fair statement. But I wouldn't characterize Lois' actions as exhaustive or hell-bent to get the man she loved like she would to get a story.

That is my only point in criticizing people's comments that imply it is all Clark's fault and that it has to be Clark to show he's interested.

[sunset]

The posts in this thread are quite interesting!

I'm amazed that you guys always seem to demand that Smallville produce more Clois episodes (hey, I totally agree with this coz I'm a Cloiser as well) but they don't seem to hear us! Sigh!!

I'm a Clark & Lois fan but I have very low expectations on Clois ever happening at the end of this season (and even on S9!) and I'm blaming the people behind Smallville!! I have a bad feeling that they'll keep us hanging on to every almost-Clois romantic moments, unfortunately!

[Jack-El49]

The posts in this thread are quite interesting!

I'm amazed that you guys always seem to demand that Smallville produce more Clois episodes (hey, I totally agree with this coz I'm a Cloiser as well) but they don't seem to hear us! Sigh!!

I'm a Clark & Lois fan but I have very low expectations on Clois ever happening at the end of this season (and even on S9!) and I'm blaming the people behind Smallville!! I have a bad feeling that they'll keep us hanging on to every almost-Clois romantic moments, unfortunately!

Yeah, it's sad that they don't listen to what the fans want and work that into the plots. I think they are too obsessed worrying about the fallout from a romantic relationship between Lois and Clark; ie, the loss of viewers because all of a sudden, people are going to lose interest if they are a romantic couple. It's a ridiculous fear so instead, they'll keep stringing us all along and they'll lose their viewers because people will get sick of it - just like they did with Clana being strung out so long...and still was never properly allowed to exist and then end.

[sunset]

Yeah, it's sad that they don't listen to what the fans want and work that into the plots. I think they are too obsessed worrying about the fallout from a romantic relationship between Lois and Clark; ie, the loss of viewers because all of a sudden, people are going to lose interest if they are a romantic couple. It's a ridiculous fear so instead, they'll keep stringing us all along and they'll lose their viewers because people will get sick of it - just like they did with Clana being strung out so long...and still was never properly allowed to exist and then end.

I totally agree with you! Still, we get to enjoy the snappy and sometimes snarky Clois bantering (flirting-in-disguise) for another season!

BTW, I so totally love your avi! ED's so amazingly beautiful face does it for me plus I think it's the statement beside it! Lol! The eye-rolling part is so funny!

[Jack-El49]

I totally agree with you! Still, we get to enjoy the snappy and sometimes snarky Clois bantering (flirting-in-disguise) for another season!

BTW, I so totally love your avi! ED's so amazingly beautiful face does it for me plus I think it's the statement beside it! Lol! The eye-rolling part is so funny!

Thanks - I happened to be at the right place at the right time to snag that one! Then I told others to keep their hands off my avi! :lol:

If you go to the Fan Creative works area and scroll through the threads, some of our friends on this forum create beautiful avis (like mine) and you are free to use them. There are also a few in the Clark and Lois Relationship thread.

[sunset]

Thanks - I happened to be at the right place at the right time to snag that one! Then I told others to keep their hands off my avi! :lol:

If you go to the Fan Creative works area and scroll through the threads, some of our friends on this forum create beautiful avis (like mine) and you are free to use them. There are also a few in the Clark and Lois Relationship thread.

Lol! Congrats coz you certainly picked a gem!

Thanks for the suggestion/advice but unfortunately I don't know how to go about it! Even this quote/unquote thing is a hit & miss for me!! After signing up, even if I wanted to join in, somehow I can't get to post! Finally I was able to but only after a lot of trial & error! (Embarrassing, huh?) :\