I like that we got a bit of Clark's POV here. I'm really intrigued, though, by what Lex does and doesn't know. Clark says his strength is returning, so his powers have been taken (I assume while in the Kryptonite-laced cell). Luthor doesn't know Clark's identity, and neither does Lois. So Lex is beating Clark up to keep Lois in line because...does he know Clark has feelings for Lois? Because now we finally know that, even though Clark has been pretending he doesn't, he's only doing that for her protection. Great part - you've got me hooked.
