Ha ha. Yes, I threw that part in there about Lois not figuring out the time difference as just a way to show how "unsteady" and "unsure" she is right now... about everything. A little head-banging always makes me smile.
lol
The thing about whether or not Perry knew about Claude will be addressed (I think maybe in part 4 which you've already read it looks like)
Oh, and I love tongue-in-cheek and snarky comments... never you fear.
As long as I know/think that you truly are enjoying the story... and it seems you are.
Thanks Michael!