Young Heroes Episode 11

Pancakes and Love Triangles

(Clark Kent lay in his bed scrolling through his text messages...or lack thereof)

(Things had been very awkward between him, Lois and Diana ever since the adventure at Alchemax weeks ago)

(Diana had confessed her feelings for him, strong feelings that he couldn't just ignore, despite the fact that Poison Ivy's influence had been involved, Clark could now see it clear as day, Diana was hurting...because of him..and Clark was at a loss for how to help her)

(And then there was Lois...she knew something was up from the minute they escaped the building, and Clark had no clue how to even begin to explain any of it)

(He loved Lois, he had even proposed to Lois, they were engaged...but no matter how much he wanted to marry her...he didn't see any outcome where everyone was happy)

(Clark had returned to Smallville for the week to take a break, and went downstairs to the smell of...pancakes?)

(He went quicker and saw his parents sitting there, they smiled up at him, it was so nostalgic, it made Clark feel 13 again)

Jonathan: "Morning son! Pancakes?"

(Tosses one with a spatula, Clark caught it with a huge grin on his face)

Clark: "You guys are the best!"

(Hugs them)

Martha: "Oh Clark..you know we're always here for you."

Clark: "Thank you, mom."

Jonathan: "So..how goes the infamous love triangle?"

(Martha elbowed Jonathan with an appalled look)

Clark: "Uh...unresolved. Very unresolved."

Jonathan: "Okay well...let's make a pros and cons list."

Clark: "Dad that's what delayed Ross and Rachel by five episodes."

Martha: "Hmm...how about this? Close your eyes...who's the first person that pops into your head?"

Clark: "...I think my pancake fell on the floor."

(Martha swats at him as Jonathan chuckles)

(Clark beamed despite everything)

Martha: "For real this time, Clark."

(He nodded and closed his eyes again)

(He saw flashes of memories, him catching Lois on the football field, Diana battling Doomsday by his side, saving Lois from a helicopter on the Daily Planet roof, taking Diana's hand and leading her through the portal...)

(Clark opened his eyes and shook his head)

Clark: "I..I can't..no matter who I choose..it'll hurt the other person...I..I can't do that..to either of them.."

(Martha shared a sad look with Jonathan)