I guess I should have known we would not actually have the story arc end with the part.

I was so hoping that we would be rid of Linda King by the end of this part.

That there was no interaction between Lois and Clark this part.
“Mr. Kent…Jonathan, hi. It’s Lois,” she said softly. Lois had chosen the Metro Diner down the street from the Daily Planet, because she knew Clark wouldn’t be meeting Linda here for lunch,
But it would be more fun if Clark overheard this conversation.
and because she didn’t trust that her phone line at work was bug-free.
Smart move Lois.
She had locked her LoLex watch in her desk drawer before leaving, just in case.

she does not have on the watch.

that Clark won't see her like this.
She knew it was probably an irrational fear of it being bugged, but maybe S.T.A.R. Labs missed something when they found the tracer.
Plus, the less Luthor knows about where she goes the better.