I'm Carrying My Gay Alien Lover's Child by Rose Emily(R)

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Fandom: SMALLVILLE
Pairing: Clark/Lex, Clark/Chloe (implied)
Author on LJ: rose_emily
Author Website: n/a
Why this must be read:

Don't be deceived by the title - this isn't an mpreg story. Instead, it's a smart, funny, wonderfully compassionate look at making babies the SV way. Without giving too much away, in an AU future, advances in reproductive technology make it possible to produce children using genetic material from two partners of the same sex. Chloe finds herself volunteering to help Clark and Lex out and signs up for what should be the scoop of a lifetime.

The fragile dynamic between the three is brilliantly realised, as they're forced to confront just exactly what makes a parent. The ethical issues surrounding reproductive technology are addressed in some depth but are so deftly and cleverly incorporated into the narrative that it never feels intrusive. This is a rich, rewarding read. I find myself coming back to this story over and over and it remains a favourite.

I'm Carrying My Gay Alien Lover's Child

Comments

[ratcreature]

I really liked this story. And the funniest thing is that recently in current DC continuity Superboy has been revealed not to have been cloned only from Superman's DNA, but also from Lex Luthor's. So in a way in comic canon Superman and Lex have a teenaged kid together (even if the circumstances are rather different).

[msdaccxx.livejournal.com]

I just read about Superboy's - uh - genetic heritage recently, not being a comic fan. I like this story a lot. Domestic Clex can be very sloppy, but the tone here is perfect.

[rhiannonhero.livejournal.com]

A totally amazingly awesome story. I give this one a high five and a thumbs up!!!

[msdaccxx.livejournal.com]

I love it, and I was so put off by the title for such a long time. All Rose Emily's stories rock, but this one is really exceptional.