Clark is so sweet, so unsure of himself, of Lois, of everything. Superman's confidence must be hard for him to convey. I feel for him. I know he wants Lois there to hold his hand, but he needs to learn to do this -- be Superman -- without his crutch (i.e. Lois). If he can do that, the confidence in himself will come.
Unless he meets a reporter from the Daily Planet. Grrrr. And everything was going so nicely. You've left us on pins and needles. Post again, soon.