Clark is going to the press conference. It will allow him and Lois to talk privately.
Surrounded by all those other reporters?
I figured they would have some alone time on the way there or the way back.
Of course it might not matter if Luthor has spies in the newsroom.
LEX: Kent is dead. Why would I have spies looking for him?
I was thinking he might want to still keep tabs on Lois' actions.
Yes, but not as much as you Clark. Anyway, since you are Superman, don't worry.
CLARK:

She loves this Superman guy? Wait. What?

I am glad you liked this idea.
It seems like neither never does when asked to.
He tried to "stay".
Good point. And I guess he did stay for a given value of staying.
So is there still Kryptonite there?
I think the doctors in the ER would have noticed rock in his leg.
At first I was thinking the whole bracelet might still be there, but I decided the doctors would have almsot certainly removed that along with his clothes.