This chapter has another example of why Lois needed a close female friend on the show. Catherine can call Lois on the dopey face she has when she's on the phone with Clark, and she can point out that mooning over Superman is disrespectful to the budding relationship she has with Clark. Lois can be receptive to these bits of advice when they come from a friend, even if she's slightly embarrassed by the conversation. A lot of heartache on the show could have been avoided if Lois had had a good friend to talk things out with.
