Why didn't Lois say yes? Very curious, considering how well their relationship has been going up to this point. After all, Clark has met her mother, everything else should fall into place. Right?
Okay, on to another point:
“I know that Jimmy,” Perry grunted, watching Mayson and Henderson leave. “Now look we’ve got a little time. Let’s pull our resources and start digging into what’s going on here.” He looked out into the newsroom, “Lois or Clark show up yet?”
“Uh, no,” Jimmy said warily, “Lois called earlier said they’d be a little late getting in. Jet lag.”
“Okay, when they get in. Have Lois and Clark come see me.” Perry ordered. “I’ll make some calls and get a lawyer from Legal to come down to talk to us.”
“Chief, I can’t afford…” Jimmy stammered.
“Just breathe, son,” Perry reassured him, patting him on the shoulder. “Breathe.”
Awesome that Jimmy doesn't have to worry about the legal fees! But I'm a little confused, didn't Lois and Clark say they would be gone a couple of days? Flight time to Hawaii and back is a couple of days right there. Trust me I know from experience!
Lois will be exploring all of that over the next few chapters. 
