What If: Lionel DIDN'T Die, was Still a Dick to Lex and Lena, was Pretty Decent to Clark (but Still Pointed Out Things Every Now and Then) but... Adored the Children and Didn't Care That 8 Out of 9 of Them Were Nabbed From Someone Else?
Not only that, but the kids like to visit Lionel (who they call Pop-pop) a few times a year, and Lex HATES IT, but only shows just a small portion of that hate so his kids don't get upset for him. Any panic attacks he has about Lionel are always hidden or forced down so no one worries about him, only Clark knows about them, but he isn't aware that Lionel is the reason they happen because Lex doesn't TALK.
Tim: EVERYONE WAKE UP! IT'S TIME TO VISIT POP-POP!
The Other Batkids + Connor: *Cheer and rush to get ready*
Clark: Huh, the day came faster than expected, didn't it, honey?
Lex: *Having the hugest inner panic imaginable but still smiling convincingly* It certainly did.
I'm going to repeat myself from my comment, but this would probably be an exercise in feeling thoroughly gaslit from all angles for Lex and Lena.
Try to imagine that you have to explain to your husband or your children why you are so lentally fucked up.
Try telling your husband about the abuse you suffered all throughout your childhood and adolescent years.
And your abuser is one room over being the sweetest grandather to ever exist. Obviously Clark would NEVER victim blame. He is sure it was as bad for Lex and Lena as they say it was! But... Are you sure that he maybe hasnt just... changed?
Is it really fair to deprive their kids of a living grandfather just because Lex feels a little uncomfortable? Maybe Lex and Lena should just go to therapy and accept that people can grow.
Meanwhile Lex and Lena each ate the calloric amount of one (1) corn of rice for dinner because Lionel made a 'joke" about their coffees, that they took with milk and sugar, maybe being a little too much for them, dont you think, and now neither one dared to eat annother bite in his presence. And they arent even allowed to leave because Clark wants them to present a save and healthy family picture for Connor and the batkids.


















