I really like this part's look at James, at understanding why he was so determined to be Clark's friend - so willing to give up Jimmy's life and transform himself into James. Just as Clark has sacrificed part of himself (the CK part, typified by the Godzilla story), James has sacrificed his Jimmy part (his innocence, his photography, his career) in order to pursue the goal of reviving Clark Kent. You did an excellent job establishing James' loyalty, and have left an interesting hint that there may be a way to undo some of the damage Lois' story did. Maybe.
