babydee1 | Chlark Fanfic: Wounded Heart, Epilogue

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Epilogue

Title: Wounded Heart

Author: BabyDee
Pairing: Chlark

Rating: PG

Warnings: None
Timeline: Post-‘Legion’

Disclaimer: All characters belong to the CW & DC comics.

Read previous chapter here.
Read story from the beginning here.

“Have you packed enough diapers?”

Lois smiled at her cousin as they sorted out Kallie’s bags in the nursery. “If I run out, I’ll just pop down to the store and re-stock.”

“Okay.” Chloe went to Kallie’s dresser and started hunting around. “Don’t forget the First Aid kit. It’s-”

“Already in the baby bag.”

“Oh. Right.” Chloe bent to stroke Kallie’s hair and was rewarded with a bright smile from her daughter. “For breakfast she likes-”

“Wholegrain cereal, and for dinner she prefers the chicken casserole,” finished Lois. “Her favourite dessert is apple pie and custard, and she doesn’t sleep without her mini-Shelby.” She took a step forward. “Chloe, you can relax. She’s going to be fine with Jimmy and me.”

Chloe sighed. “I know, Lois, I just…”

“You’ve never spent a night away from her, I know,” said Lois gently. “But you and Clark deserve a proper honeymoon, and you’ll only be gone a week. She’ll be fine. We’ll take excellent care of her. And Jimmy’s gonna go crazy with the camera. Think of the gigabytes of baby pictures you’ll come home to.”

Chloe picked up her child and cuddled her close. “I bet she’ll have the time of her life. I’m the one that’s going to be a mess,” she said ruefully.

Lois grinned evilly. “Oh, don’t you worry. I’m sure Clark will find interesting ways to distract you,” she said with a conspiratorial wink.

Chloe laughed, then her expression became serious. “Are you sure you can handle Kallie for the entire week? Not to be judgemental, but you’ve never really looked after a baby before. We could always ask Clark’s mom to stay back for a few days.”

Lois shook her head. “I’m sure. And until a few months ago, you’d never looked after a baby either. Not to mention I did my fair share of looking after you and Lucy when you were little.” She sighed. “And besides, I need all the practice I can get.”

“Oh, motherhood is pretty much a ‘learn-on-the-job’ thing,” Chloe said as she zipped up Kallie’s bag. “You wouldn’t believe how many times I freaked out when-” she stopped, her brain finally processing Lois’s last comment.

“Lois, are you…?” her eyes narrowed as her gaze dropped to her cousin’s midriff.

Lois smiled shyly, placing a tentative hand on her belly. “It’s early days yet, but-”

“Oh my God!” Chloe rushed over and gathered her cousin close in a hug. “Congratulations! I can’t believe it! Are you feeling alright? How far along are you?”

“I feel fine, and it’s just been a couple of months,” she replied happily.

“Jimmy must be over the moon! Oh, I can’t wait to tell Clark!” Chloe said excitedly.

“I think Jimmy’s telling him as we speak,” beamed Lois.

***

“That’s awesome! Congratulations!” said Clark as he clapped Jimmy on the back.

“Thanks, CK,” Jimmy said, grinning. “Baby’s due in the fall. Lois and I are so excited.”

“You’ll make a great father,” Clark said enthusiastically. “Good thing you’re getting your feet wet with Kallie.”

He smiled. “I’m looking forward to it, she’s a lovely little girl. Speaking of Kallie, does she have any…special needs that I need to be aware of?”

Clark frowned. “Well, she’s not lactose intolerant, and she doesn’t have any allergies so far,” Clark replied.

Jimmy nodded thoughtfully. “Okay. I just want you to know that she’ll be safe with us, Clark. I won’t let anything happen to her.”

“Thanks, Jimmy. I appreciate it.” Clark had a nagging feeling that Jimmy’s words went below the surface, but he put it out of his mind as Chloe and Kallie approached with Lois. He beamed at his wife’s cousin.

“Congratulations,” he said hugging her. He adopted a mock mobster voice and added with a rasp, “I hope your first child is a masculine child.”

She shoved him playfully in the shoulder. “And there I was thinking you were a man of the new millennium,” she retorted. “No worries – you have a houseful of girls. I have no doubt in my mind that they’ll show you the way of the future.”

Clark grinned as he took Kallie from her mother for a goodbye cuddle. “So what are you two hoping for?”

Jimmy’s arm went around Lois’s waist and they shared a loving look. “We’re happy either way, but a little girl would be nice” he said. “Kallie’s set a good precedent.”

“Hmm.” Clark looked thoughtful for a minute, then smiled at them. “All the best.”

“Thanks, Smallville.” Lois looked at her watch. “I hate to hurry you up, but if you two don’t get a move on, you’re gonna miss your flight,” she pointed out.

“True.” Clark sighed and kissed Kallie’s forehead. “See you in a week, kiddo.” He handed her over to Chloe, who kissed her and held her tightly before handing her over to Lois.

“Take care of my baby,” she said emotionally.

“I’ll protect her with my life,” said Jimmy honestly. “You can trust me.”

***

“I think Jimmy knows your secret,” Chloe said.

Clark looked across the table at Chloe as they dined at sundown on the balcony of their penthouse suite at the Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Hotel. As an apology for missing their wedding, Ollie had gifted them with First Class flights and the presidential suite at the renowned Five Star hotel in Montego Bay, Jamaica, complete with all perks.

He frowned. “What makes you think that?” he asked as he finished off a particularly tasty pineapple dessert.

She shrugged. “Just some of the things he said. Reminded me of the time I thought you were a meteor freak but didn’t want to confront you about it.”

“What did he say?”

“Well, for starters, when he was taking my pictures at the wedding, he made a comment about being a perfect Red-Blue Bride.”

His eyes widened. “Whoa. That explains it.”

“Explains what?”

“When I was waiting for you to come down the aisle, he mentioned that you looked exactly like the woman I should be getting married to. And before we left, he asked if Kallie had any ‘special needs’.” He put his fork down and rested his chin on his hands thoughtfully.

“He thought she might have your abilities,” Chloe mused. He nodded.

She looked at him intently. “What are you gonna do, Clark?”

He looked up at her. “When we get back, I’m going to tell him the truth. Lois as well.”

“Are you sure?” she asked calmly.

He nodded, smiling. “Something tells me they can be trusted.”

Chloe smiled back. “I’m glad. I felt terrible lying to him before. And Lois has proved loyal to Ollie’s secret, so handling yours should be easy pickings for her.”

He grinned lazily. “Speaking of easy pickings…” he supersped over to where she was seated, swept her up in his arms and whooshed over to the plush bedroom in one swift move.

He deposited her on the bed and settled himself over her. “Didn’t you say something about honouring me with your body yesterday?”

“I did indeed,” she purred sexily, burrowing her fingers through his hair. “And I recall you saying something eerily similar to me.”

“I believe my exact words were, ‘with my body, I thee worship’,” he murmured against her throat.

“I like that. It makes me feel like a goddess.” She trailed her fingers lightly down his chest, making him shiver. “But before you head for the altar, could I ask a tiny favour?”

“For you, my heart, I’d turn back time,” he said solemnly.

“Can I just call Lois & Jimmy for a minute? I want to check on Kallie.”

“I’ll do you one better.” He cocked his head slightly and activated his superhearing. Then he grinned.

Chloe relaxed. “I take it she’s okay?” she queried.

“Kallie’s fine. It’s Lois I’m worried about.”

“Lois?”

He nodded. “Sounds like Kallie just introduced her auntie’s thumb to her two lower front teeth.”

“Ouch!” Chloe laughed. “I still can’t believe Lois is gonna be a Mom. I mean, babysitting is one thing, but actually having your own kid is a real life-changer.” She rested her head on his chest. “Lois and Jimmy are really gonna have their hands full.”

“True. And those hands are gonna be fuller than they think,” he said with a wry grin.

She sat up at his conspiratorial tone and fixed him with a stern look. “Clark? What did you do?”

He looked sheepish. “I x-rayed her. They’re having twins.”

“Eek!” she screeched. “I don’t believe it!”

“And that’s not all,” he added.

Her eyes widened till they looked like little saucers. “There’s more?”

He nodded. “I could be wrong…but I think they’re boys.”

“Ha!” she exclaimed. “Lois is going to freak when she finds out! She and Jimmy had better enjoy the relative peace and quiet while they still can!”

“Speaking of relative peace and quiet,” he chuckled, “I heard that this resort is home to one of the most exclusive beaches in Jamaica.”

She raised her eyebrows. “Oh, did you, now?” she drawled seductively.

He smiled, a twinkle in his eyes. “Yeah, it’s supposedly the prefect atmosphere for romance and relaxation.” He picked her up and headed for the balcony. “What do you say, Chloe? Should we check it out?”

“Romance and relaxation, huh?” she mused. “Why do I get the feeling there won’t be too much ‘relaxation’ going on?”

He grinned as he carried her in his arms and floated off the balcony. “Because we’ll be too busy ‘worshipping’ each other, I think. But hey, what do I know?”

***

The End.

*wipes brow* J

And now I really need to tinkle! *superspeeds to the bathroom*