Poor Clark, hopeless in love with Lois and divided between his heart and his head.
He needs a hug.
Fortunately Lex isn't Lois's type! Clark on other hand is perfect to her.
What a clever team! Now they know better each other and get along so well, if the "friend" talk to Lois and explain his motives to don't want to be exposed, maybe she don't be so "Mad Dog" and understand his fears.
Oh, and the time is running... Lois can't back to San Francisco lonesome and leave Clark lonesome, too. It's too sad.
They need each other.
MORE, MORE, MORE!!!!