Oooh, I loved this! I didn't know what to make of the preview, but it appears that it will be a blessing in disguise, as now Lois can make all sorts of changes without causing alarm. First on the list: shave and a haircut!
Although, *if* Lois goes to Smallville, and *if* she goes to the Kent farmhouse, and *if* she goes inside, and *if* things are still as they were 7 years ago, she should see pictures of Clark without his beard and long hair.
So, I was wrong about the operation being related to his not talking, but it looks like I might have been right about it being the reason he doesn't go near the door. Poor Clark.
I loved the way Lois handled things. I don't know what to think about Shadbolt. I'm sad I have to wait for more!
ETA: I forgot to say, I think what her dad was trying to say was that she appears to be in love with the man she talks about so much from work.
