-- Continuation of Response to John's FDK -- Ding, ding, ding, he has the answer.
So, B39?
Yes, his reputation is being rebuilt.
Superman's rep was never damaged in this group.
ALICE: Thank goodness, we'll need that bottom dollar now that the DP's been bombed.
Exactly how do they know this when the place was so thoroughly destroyed?
MPD BOMB SQUAD: We're that good.
If he gets a good lawyer, they will press the uncertainty of who the criminal is as hard as they can.
So, reasonable doubt?
LEX: /picks up mobile phone/ BENDER!
/Kissing party at John's/ more kissing.
Ooops. That's not quite what I meant.
/excited/ she called him her boyfriend.
CLARK:

She called me psycho.
LOIS (& READERS):
He really should have thought of this as her last ditch call for help.
Exposing him to Kryptonite? Or visiting his apartment?
It still gives Lex the victory.
LEX:
Had this been in doubt?
Thank you so much for your excitement in reading my story. I know I'm long winded and it takes me forever to get anywhere

so I really appreciate all those readers who haven't given up on me. This story is working towards a certain spot and goal. I promise!