As I mentioned before I have been waiting for this part and hopefully the parts that will follow. The MX plot gives the framework but this is in its essence an introspection piece and one that I am really enjoying. The distance between Lois and Clark while not pleasant is necessary to set the stage for the self-reflection required to make it past the issue of Lois' basically slap in Clark's face. This is very Lois (jump in before looking/thinking). Until both of them come to the conclusion that Lois went to Lex and Superman because, in her opinion, Lex could not hurt her because she did not love him and Superman would not hurt her because of who he is. Of course the intricacies of a relationship with Superman had escaped her (she IS Lois afterall). In her mind all relationships end badly and Clark was the only one she could not stand to lose hence...
Once they both get on the same page with that conclusion things will begin to move back to what they both want and need.
I can't wait to see where you go next.
Mike
