Before then, he would have to figure out exactly what and how he would tell her why they couldn’t yet move forward that part of their relationship.
Well there was the vow to save Carlos's life.
CLARK: Um, Lois, we need to cool things off because I made a vow to remain celibate until we're married when I was praying for God to save my friend's life, and I intend to keep that vow.
LOIS: No problem, the courthouse should be open in 6 hours.
CLARK: Oh, well, about that, um, there's another little problem…
LOIS:
