Life In Smallville {2}

Chapter 11: Visage

Liana calls Clark over to the Talon to help her fix the plumbing. Liana says, "Twenty-four plumbing is a myth. I've called every plumber in Smallville. And the soonest anyone can show up is tomorrow morning." Clark says, "By that time you'll need a snorkel. Let me see what I can do." Liana says, "Oh, wrong way." They both get wet and Clark says, "Ah, the threads are history. I need a wrench." Liana leaves to go get a wrench and then comes back with a towel and says, "How did you do that?" Clark says, "I just kept twisting and turning and it stopped." Liana gives him the towel and Clark says, "You know the people who moved into your house? They have this orange cat that comes by the loft sometimes. I try to talk to him, but he's not half the conversationalist you are." Liana laughs and says, "I have to admit, I do miss those sunsets." Clark softly smiles and says, "Yeah. The sky's not really the same when you see it alone." Liana says, "It's getting late." Clark says, "Yeah." Liana says, "I, uh... I should go put this back." Liana goes to put the wrench back in the drawer and sees a picture of Whitney in his uniform. Clark says, "Any news from the military?" Liana says, "I'm really worried. Whitney's been missing over a month. The military even sent back his personal effects to his mom. She gave me my necklace back." Liana opens the box and gets a little queasy, so she quickly closes it. Clark says, "You'll start wearing that again?" Liana says, "It doesn't feel right. I have to know he's safe first." Clark says, "If anyone can get through it, Whitney can." Liana softly says, "Thank you."