Caught up on parts 4 & 5 today. Still enjoying it very much.
Really liked how Lois got herself free. It wasn't quick and easy; it required time and thought and persistence, which is even more impressive. Hopefully she's not so far out of town -- any town, since she could be hours outside Metropolis -- that she won't be able to get there in one piece.
Also really liked the flashback scene, both how it begins in the rain and ends on the couch. I greatly sympathized with Lois when he bolted -- forget Jimmy-interuptus; Superman-interuptus was the name of the game during this part of the show! -- but everything that led up to that point was done very nicely. Sweet and sexy, but in a well-paced, romantic way. Nice.
And finally, back to part 4 ... Clark is clearly missing the big picture if he thinks that trading his secret for Lois's return is all his idea. In fact, I think the person looking for information could be way ahead of him. It's very likely someone called the hotline and said "Superman's weakness is Lois Lane" and the plan was hatched. It could be a very interesting conversation if he goes there to offer information on himself ... only to be beaten to the punch by getting a blackmail offer first, LOL.
Kathy
