I'm looking at this only from Alt-Clark's POV (as Alt-Lois really doesn't have a choice in the matter). Would he OVERTHINK this? Would HG Wells warn him of the possible consequences in the timeline should he rescue her in one way as opposed to another? (You know how Wells feels about his precious Utopia.)

Lynn, I agree with you. Lois is resilient enough to overcome those issues. But as I mentioned before, would Alt-Clark know that? And NOT knowing that, would that shape his decision?

VirginiaR.
"On the long road, take small steps." -- Jor-el, "The Foundling"
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"clearly there is a lack of understanding between those two... he speaks Lunkheadanian and she Stubbornanian" -- chelo.