You actually manage to make me wish that Rachel and Clark will end up together at the end. She seems like a much better friend at the moment.
I have to admit though that I find Lois' reasoning more believable now that she explained it herself.
Actually, I feel pity for the two women in Clark's life. One off them is bound to end up unhappy. Right now, Lois certainly deserves it more than Rachel does. Though my guess would be that in the end Lois and Clark will be the happy couple.
Ready to read more.