Hi Morgana,
I like Jack as well so naturally he shows up in the Alt universe.
Mmmmmmmm Mr. K. There isn't a gofor Jimmy around and Clark just started that day so the less familiar and yet polite Mr. K.
The jewelry, yes, there is a time and a place for everything.
You may be wondering about Lana and Pete. These is a lot happening in the background with them. They have been dating but keep in mind, they had a jump start on the relationship since they have known each other for years.
Realistically, how good of a description could Claude give - Ravishing brunette with lovely legs and large chest. It's doubtful if his eyes moved above her bustline.
He would have given a better description of Charlie, but, he is actually and unknown quantity in Metropolis not having been there at the time the story takes place.