I
suppose we can forgive him, if we must.
He knew he was strong enough for her.
I liked this statement a lot... points out being strong where it counts, not just how much he can bench press.

Suddenly resolved to fix the situation before it became ... un-fixable, he grabbed his jacket and set off to find where Lois had bolted too.

Go after her, Clark! Can't wait to read the final part!!