Conner wouldn't have minded working on the cross with Jon, but he knew the boy liked to take charge and decide what went where, and Conner didn't much feel like being bossed about by someone half his size. Besides he didn't want to have to think more about the Easter story, the whole thing was just so brutal to him. He was dreading the service because he was sure they would roll a film clip of the crucifixion and Conner didn't like that sort of thing, he begged Hal to let him stay home but Hal refused because he thought Conner wasn't old enough.
"Here comes the biological Kent." Conner muttered under his breath when Jon came in, immediately he was all smiles when Hal came over to make a fuss of him. Hal made a fuss over the both of them, but Jon was younger so he got more fussing, he got to be carried and cuddled much more than Conner, in fact neither Hal nor Clark carried him unless they HAD to.
"Hey there buddy." Hal grinned, scooping Jon up into his arms and throwing him up. He and Jon always had so much energy in a morning, Conner couldn't understand it. He liked his bed and he liked sleeping in and being lazy, like most teenagers. Hal threw Jon up one more time and caught him before grinning. "How's that cross coming along, kiddo?" he asked, curious to see his son's hard work.
"Ugh who cares about crosses, can't we have our Easter eggs now?" Conner asked, rolling his eyes.
Hal rose a brow, "Not til after dinner." he told Conner, "I'm making lamb and roast potatoes and veggies." he smiled. "I'll even make the mint dipping sauce you like so much."
"Great.." Conner huffed, he just wanted his chocolate! He caught Clark's eye and frowned, "Pa, couldn't I just have ONE of my eggs?" he pleaded. "Please?"
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