Chapter 19
Lois had wanted to keep out of the limelight while she worked
on the book with Jor-El. But she was in demand on the talk shows
because of her part in Luthor's wedding, and, The Planet wanted
her to oblige whenever possible. Kitty often came on, too, and
they talked about the things that women talk about. In almost
every interview the commentator would ask "Do you ever feel
jealous because some woman has had Superman's son? Everybody
knows you and him were once a couple."
Lois would smile. "Some woman's been very happy," she
would answer. "and done the world a great service. I can't
say that Superman isn't a great guy, but I've got my own Superman
now, who's quite enough to handle, thank you!" The audience
would always laugh and applaud and Kitty would give Lois a
mischievous smile. A commentator would always ask too, if it
bothered Kitty that her husband was always on the run. "The
only thing that would bother me," Kitty answered, "if
he wasn't on the run, if he got caught! That would be the real
disaster for me!"
They were leaving one interview when Lois asked Kitty,"
Where's the baby going to be born?"
"Oh," Kitty answered, "We've got a secluded little
hospital all picked out and a discreet doctor that will see that
nobody..." Kitty put her hand on her stomach.
"Boy!" she moaned, "This little girl has got an
awful kick! That one really hurt!"
Lois looked down. The front of Kitty's dress was wet.
"Kitty!" she remarked, "I don't think that was a
kick. I think the baby's decided it's not going to wait any
longer."
"WHAT?" Kitty moaned, "We're not ready! Luthor's
away! We've got almost a month yet." Lois shook her head.
"Uh uh!" she argued. "This baby's coming and it's
coming now!"
"Oh, crap!" Kitty cursed.
They headed for the nearest hospital, not waiting to take the
time to be choosy. When they got to the emergency room they
wanted Lois to leave, because she wasn't a relative.
"My husband's given her power of attorney," Kitty
remarked. "If he's not available she's legally my next of
kin, and has the authority to make any decision concerning my
welfare. The letter's in my purse. My husband told me to always
carry it in case of emergency."
A nurse quickly produced the document and the doctor quickly read
it. "Seems to be in order!" he agreed. "The lady
may stay."
Police arrived and began checking everybody coming in and out of
the building. Staking out Luthor's wife when she was in labor
seemed like a terrible thing to do. But he was a wanted felon.
However as the delivery was nearing Lois noticed another doctor
enter the room wearing a surgical mask, who immediately went to
Kitty and began examining her. Lois noticed that Kitty seemed
very pleased with his arrival and it didn't take Lois long to
figure out who the doctor was. But she didn't think it was her
place to inform the police. If they couldn't do their job that
was their problem! She wouldn't keep a husband from his wife when
she was having their child! The new doctor counseled with the
others and they all agreed, though the baby was early everything
appeared to be all right. They would simply let nature take its
course.
Finally Kitty lay on the bed resting, a tiny little bundle
snuggled up to her."
"Somebody told me," Kitty remarked, "that the
moment you hold them all the discomfort is completely forgotten,
it doesn't matter at all. They're absolutely right! She's
BEAUTIFUL!"
The doctor that had been so attentive slipped out touching Lois
on the arm as he left whispering "Thanks!" Lois only
smiled. She stayed with Kitty a while longer just to be sure
there were no complications then headed home.
"Sounds like you had an interesting afternoon!" her
husband commented.
"You COULD say that!" Lois answered.
A few days later Kitty came by. As her and Lois were talking
Jason went over to the carrier and looked at the baby. As he
watched the baby took ahold of part of the carrier and pulled it
apart. Jason looked at her in alarm and quickly put the carrier
back together.
"Be careful!" he whispered. "You can't let them
know! It would be too much of a temptation for your father.
You've got to be real careful. Remember!" The baby smiled at
him and he smiled back.
"What do you think?" Lois asked, grinning at her son.
"She's very pretty Mrs. Luthor! I think I'll marry her some
day!" Both women laughed. "Well, I think both of you
better get quite a bit older!" Lois managed between
chuckles.
"Oh, of course!" Jason answered. "A lot of things
have to happen before then, but we'll get married!"
Lois and Kitty looked at each other. "I don't think we'd
better mention that idea right away to her father!" Kitty
remarked.
Jason looked away. "Excuse me, Mrs. Luthor!" he
remarked. "I've got to go continue my studies. I start
school next week."
"How fast they grow!" Kitty sighed. "How long
before I'll be worrying about this one going to school? They had
trouble at Brentworth the other day. One of the students was
extorting money from the younger ones. Can you imagine, an
exclusive school like that?"
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