In my opinion there is only one way that Lois could ever forgive Kal for his deception. Actually I don't really believe there is any way that Lois could forgive him, but for the sake of the story, if she could, it could only happen if Clark stays strong.
He can't go all wishy-washy and grovel. That would only validate Lois' feelings of betrayal. He has to stick to his guns as to the fact that 'Clark Kent' *is* dead. Even if the body didn't perish, the identity did. There was no good reason for him to tell her that Clark wasn't really killed, because for all intents and purposes, he was.
Of course, we all know that the logic is flawed, especially when it comes to sparing Lois some of her grief. But the only way she might forgive him is if he can convince her that his decisions were made under that convictions that her partner, the Daily Planet reporter, Clark Kent is now, and always will be, dead.
Tank (who doesn't believe that's what our two intrepid writers of story will do, but he is curious as to what they think might work)
