(Daily Planet)
Perry: "Giant plant story on my desk yet, Kent?"
Clark: "Yes, sir."
Perry: "Good kid. Keep it up."
(Clark turned to leave and saw Lois across the room)
(Once again he contemplated telling her how he felt, maybe even telling her everything but just as he started walking towards her a woman walked past him)
Perry: "Who are..?"
Tess: "Tess Mercer. As of today the Daily Planet now belongs to Luthorcorp. I'll be relieving you of your job, Mister White."
Perry: "Wha..you can't do that!"
Tess: "Lex Luthor says I can. And trust me..you really don't want to get on his bad side."
Clark: "Uh excuse me..this doesn't seem right, Miss Mercer."
Tess: "If I were asking for your opinion I would.."
(She spun around, fully noticing him, she quirked an eyebrow with interest)
Tess: "..be very intrigued to hear it."
Clark: "Um..look Mister White is a great boss. Please don't do this to him."
Tess: "..tell you what, Kent was it? Meet me at the Ace of Clubs at 7 tonight...and Mister White can keep his job."
Clark: "Uh..I.."
(He looked to Perry)
Perry: "Do what you gotta do, Kent. I'd sure appreciate it if you agreed though. Might even make a decent story."
Tess: "See, Kent? It's win win. See you tonight."
(She winked at him before walking past him, Clark watched her go, completely distraught)
Clark: "What just happened?"
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Superman: DNA
FanfictionClark Kent gets involved with Tess Mercer when Lex Luthor tries to buy the Daily Planet. A larger scheme unravels while Lois Lane tries to intervene.
