A/N: I want to take this special opportunity to thank the person who sent me the Clois video of this song in the first place. You know who you are. Thank you so much!

When I decided to write this story, I had no idea how long it was going to be. I feel that twenty chapters plus an prologue and epilogue is just the right length. I've loved writing every single word of this story - and I hope that you've loved reading it. So now without further adieu, here is the Epilogue to The search is over. ENJOY!

'THE SEARCH IS OVER' EPILOGUE

PREVIOUSLY:

Jimmy pauses in the doorway. "I knew you two would be great together," a big grin on his face. He closes the door behind him on his way out.

"He's right you know," Clark says with a smile.

"He sure is," she replies; a thoughtful expression on her face.

"So where were we?" turning around just in time to get smacked in the face by a pillow...

Seven months later...

"I still can't believe that Oliver's a father," Lois remarks as Clark parks the truck in the visitors parking lot.

"I know," jumping out of the truck and locking the door.

"You're not going to believe this," taking Clark's hand as they walk towards the front door of the hospital. "I'm actually looking forward to being an aunt to this kid," looking over at Clark out of the corner of her eye.

"I believe it," he answers much to her surprise. "I think you're going to be an amazing aunt," raising her hand up to his lips.

She turns her head and presses her lips to his. "I think you're going to be an amazing uncle," she whispers after their lips pull apart.

"Uncle Clark. I like the sound of that," smiling back at her as they resume walking. They enter the hospital and make their way to the elevators. Lois presses the button for the maternity ward and the doors slowly close. Once they're closed, Clark pushes Lois against the back wall and immediately attacks her neck with his lips.

"Not again," her eyes closing as he lifts her leg and wraps it around his waist. "You really are insatiable," moaning softly as his hands slip underneath her shirt to caress her back.

"I can't control myself whenever I'm around you," his fingers deftly unhooking her bra.

"Smallville!" opening her eyes to stare at him. "What if somebody comes in?" attempting to push him away.

"Not a problem," removing one hand to press the 'stop' button.

The elevator lurches; causing them to fall to the floor with Clark on top of Lois. "I just love being on top," a smirk on his face as his hand slips inside her shorts...

Ten minutes later...

Clark runs his fingers through his hair while Lois buttons up her shirt as the elevator doors open. They step out and walk down the hall until they reach Dinah's room. They open the door to a sleeping Dinah and Oliver sitting next to the bed with the baby in his arms. "Congratulations!" lowering their voices so that they won't wake her as they both walk over to Oliver.

"She's beautiful, Ollie," gazing down at the sleeping baby in his arms.

"She sure is," Clark lightly touching the babies cheek. "So what are you guys going to name her, anyway?" he asks.

"We haven't decided yet," he replies. "To be honest, we only thought of boy names because that's what we thought we were having."

"How about Olivia?"

The three of them turn their heads to see Dinah looking at them.

"I like it," says Clark.

"Me too," Lois agreeing with him. "What about you, Ollie?"

"It's pretty, but I'm not so sure about naming our daughter after me," he remarks thoughtfully. "What do you think?" looking down at his daughter.

She responds by giggling a little. "Looks like she likes it," Lois quips.

"It sure does," smiling down at his daughter as he walks over to the bed and places her in Dinah's outstretched arms. "Olivia it is," giving his wife a kiss on the forehead.

"Maybe we should leave the three of you alone for awhile," Lois remarks as she comes over and gives Dinah a brief peck on the cheek with Clark right behind her. "Come on, Smallville," grabbing his hand. "We have some unfinished business to attend to."

Clark barely has time to say, "See you later," because Lois is pulling him towards the door and out into the hall. "What's this unfinished business you're talking about?" looking a little puzzled.

She doesn't answer; instead shoving him into the elevator and pushing him up against the wall, then using her foot to push the 'stop' button. "It's payback time," pulling down his zipper...

Ten minutes later...

"Sometimes I swear you have more than two hands," Clark quips as he zips up his jeans and buckles his belt.

"Paybacks a bitch, isn't it?" she replies with a smirk as the elevator doors open and they step outside into the lobby. They walk through the front doors and make their way to the truck; pulling out of the parking lot a minute later.

They arrive at Lois' apartment building about a half-hour later. Clark parks in front and they enter the building; climbing the steps to her apartment.

While she's searching for her keys in her purse, he starts to kiss the back of her neck; his hands gripping her waist. "Can't you at least wait until we get inside?" pulling out her keys.

"Nope," he whispers as they stumble into the apartment. He kicks the door closed behind him and pushes her in the direction of her bedroom...

One hour later...

"You were amazing," turning his head in her direction.

"Tell me something I don't know," a satisfied smirk on her face. She sits up and gets out of bed.

"What are you doing?" propping himself up on his elbow to look up at her.

She turns to look at him. "Getting dressed. What does it look like I'm doing?"

"Why are you getting dressed?"

"I have a few errands to run and I can't exactly do them in my birthday suit," rolling her eyes. "Then I want to work on that story I didn't get to finish last night because a certain farm boy kept me up all night," winking at him.

He gets up from bed and walks over to her. "You are coming over tonight, aren't you?" he asks hopefully.

"I don't know," she replies. "I do have a lot to do."

"Tomorrow's Saturday. You can do them tomorrow," he counters. "It's really important that you come over tonight," he tells her.

She looks curiously at him. "What's so important about tonight?"

"I can't tell you because it's a surprise," he says coyly.

"I see," a thoughtful expression on her face. "Alright," she says at last. "What time?"

"Around 9," he replies.

"Okay," giving him a quick peck, then grabbing his jeans off the floor and tossing them at him. "Now get dressed and I'll see you later," winking at him.

"Yes, Miss Lane," winking back at her...

Later that evening...

Clark looks at his watch for the hundredth time. She's late again, a frown on his face. Why can't she be on time for once?

He looks up when he hears car pulling into the driveway. It's about time, walking over to the kitchen door and stepping out onto the porch. "You're late again," pointing to his watch.

"Sorry, Smallville," slamming the car door shut as she walks up to him and puts her arms around him. "I was working on that story and lost track of time," giving him a soft kiss. "How can I make it up to you?" she says teasingly.

"I'll think of something," the hint of a smile on his face. "Come on," taking her hand and leading her into the house.

"So what's the big surprise anyway?" she asks as she sits down on the couch.

"You'll find out in a minute," a mysterious smile on his face as he shuts off the lights and lights a few candles around the room using his heat vision.

"I hate to break it to you, but this isn't a surprise. You do this kind of thing all the time," she quips.

He sits down next to her. "Am I really that predictable?" looking at her curiously.

"I didn't mean that," trying to reassure him. "If anything, you proved you were unpredictable by our encounter this afternoon," winking at him.

He breathes a sigh of relief. "I'm happy to hear you say that," smiling at her as he picks up the remote control for the television.

"We're watching TV? That's the big surprise?" a look of disappointment on her face.

"That's not it," turning it on and flipping the channels. "It's what's on TV that's the big surprise," finally settling on VH-1 Classics and tossing the remote onto the coffee table.

"VH-1 Classics?" looking at him curiously.

"Yep," wrapping his arm around her shoulders. "Something tells me you're going to like this," a smile on his face as the commercial finally ends.

Her eyes widen as the program begins. "I don't believe it!" turning to look at Clark and lightly punching him on the shoulder. "How did you know?"

"I know you love eighties music - so when I saw that VH-1 Classics was airing an eighties music concert special tonight, I knew you would love to see it," he replies. "And for an added incentive, Whitesnake is scheduled to perform - at least according to TV Guide," smiling at her.

"Have I told you how much I love you?" cupping his face with her hands and giving him a kiss.

"You can show me afterwards," he says teasingly.

"You better believe it," a smile on her face as she snuggles up next to him.

An hour later...

"I just love Whitesnake," a grin on her face as they finish up their final song. "You can't go wrong with a great song like There you go again."

"They're okay, but I think I like the band that's coming on next better," using the remote to increase the volume as the music begins to play...

There's a story in my eyes
Turn the pages of desire
Now it's time to trade those dreams
For the rush of passion's fire

They both turn their heads at the same time and gaze at each other for a moment. Their eyes slowly close; their heads moving forward towards each other...

I can feel you tremble when we touch
And I feel the hand of fate
Reaching out to both of us

Clarks cups her face in his hands and presses his lips against hers in a soft kiss...

I've been holding back the night
I've been searching for a clue from you
I'm gonna try with all my might
To make this story line come true

Lois' arms wrap around Clark's waist as the kiss deepens; their tongues caressing the insides of each other's mouths...

Can ya feel me tremble when we touch
Can ya feel the hand of fate
Reaching out to both of us
This love affair can't wait

Clark's hands move down to her waist and pulls Lois flush against his chest...

I can't hold back, I'm on the edge
(I can't hold back)
You voice explodes inside my head
I can't hold back, I won't back down
Girl it's too late to turn back now

He pushes her hair aside and begins to kiss his way down towards her neck. "Lois?" his warm breath tickling her heated skin.

"Yes?" whispering back.

"I was just thinking that maybe we could go shopping tomorrow," his fingers caressing her backside.

He wants to go shopping? Okay, I'll bite. "Anything specific?" her hands moving up and down his back.

"I was thinking of an engagement ring."

She pulls back and stares at him. "Did you just say -?" her eyes widening.

"Yes I did," he responds; taking her hands in his. "I love you, Lois Lane. You're the one I've been searching for all my life. Will you marry me?" gazing deeply into her eyes.

She turns her head away for a moment to regain her composure, then looks back into his soulful blue eyes and gives him her answer. "Yes."

He pulls her back into his arms for another passionate kiss. "You've made me the happiest man alive," pulling away for a moment and giving her the biggest smile she's ever seen in her life.

"Well, you've made me the happiest woman alive," she replies with a smile. "Now kiss me, Mr. Kent."

"I'd love to, Mrs. Kent," pulling her back into his arms.

They become so wrapped up in the moment that they both forget about the concert; neither one of them noticing the song that's now playing...

Now I look into your eyes
I can see forever,
The search is over
You were with me all the while

THE END

THE SEARCH IS OVER - SURVIVOR

How can I convince you what you see is real
Who am I to blame you for doubting what you feel
I was always reaching, you were just a girl I knew
I took for granted the friend I have in you

I was living for a dream,
Loving for a moment
Taking on the world,
That was just my style
Now I look into your eyes
I can see forever,
The search is over
You were with me all the while

Can we last forever, will we fall apart
At times it's so confusing, these questions of the heart
You followed me through changes, and patiently you'd wait
Till I came to my senses, through some miracle of fate

I was living for a dream,
Loving for a moment
Taking on the world,
That was just my style
Now I look into your eyes
I can see forever,
The search is over
You were with me all the while

Now the miles stretch out behind me loves that I have lost
Broken hearts lie victims of the game
Then good luck it finally stuck like lightning from the blue
Every highway leading me back to you

Now at last I hold you, now all is said and done
The search has come full circle, our destinies are one
So if you ever loved me, show me that you give a damn
You'll know for certain the man I really am

I was living for a dream,
Loving for a moment
Taking on the world,
That was just my style
Then I touched your hand
I could hear you whisper
The search is over
Love was right before my eyes

I CAN'T HOLD BACK- SURVIVOR

There's a story in my eyes
Turn the pages of desire
Now it's time to trade those dreams
For the rush of passion's fire
I can feel you tremble when we touch
And I feel the hand of fate
Reaching out to both of us
I've been holding back the night
I've been searching for a clue from you
I'm gonna try with all my might
To make this story line come true
Can ya feel me tremble when we touch
Can ya feel the hand of fate
Reaching out to both of us
This love affair can't wait

*I can't hold back, I'm on the edge
(I can't hold back)
You voice explodes inside my head
I can't hold back, I won't back down
Girl it's too late to turn back now*

Another shooting star goes by
And in the night the silence speaks to you and I
And now the time has come at last
Don't let the moment run too fast
I can feel you tremble when we touch
And I feel the hand of fate reaching out to both of us
There's a story in my eyes, turn the pages of desire
Now it's time to trade those dreams
For the rush of passion's fire

( * Repeat)