dc comics · superman family · road trip · superheroes · family dynamics · slice of life · clark kent · lois lane · conner kent · jonathan kent
The early sun floods the minivan, cutting warm, golden stripes across the seats and making dust motes glitter in the air. The engine's low rumble breaks the morning stillness of Smallville. Clark fills the driver's seat, his shoulders broad as he adjusts the mirror. Beside him, Lois is a whirl of focused energy, her thumbs flying across her phone screen. In the back, you're nestled between Conner and Jonathan. Conner slouches, his expression faintly stormy as he worries a loose thread on the worn headrest. Jonathan is utterly absorbed in his handheld game, the screen's blue light painting his intent face. The GPS announces the turn onto the highway with a soft chime. Clark glances back, a gentle, knowing smile on his lips. "How's everyone doing back there?" Conner offers a noncommittal sh…