Okay, I had thought that the reason Clark didn't want to go with Lois to this marriage counseling was because he was afraid it would make whoever's got him over the barrel think that maybe he was breaking his end of whatever bargain's been driven (plus, it would be hard for Clark to keep his distance if he's alone in a room with Lois). However, now I'm starting to wonder if whatever has him so scared is actually involved in this marriage counseling place. That doesn't completely fit with what I've seen so far, but judging from Clark's violent reaction at just hearing that Lois wanted to attract their attention something more is definitely going on.
I love all the tie-backs to Honeymoon In Metropolis. It's a great switcharound; in HiM, it was Clark who was all for the relationship while here it's Lois. Not that Clark isn't affected!
Also love the way the bellhop described Lois and Clark. It's interesting that even outsiders can see that Lois isn't cold anymore and that Clark really isn't either.
We haven't really heard that much about Superman in this story, if I'm remembering correctly. Has he been as active as usual now that Clark's not doing so well with his life--and I'm assuming whoever's controlling him knows he's Superman, but I could be wrong.
Also, one minor point--you mentioned that Lois and Clark had kissed twice, but unless something went different earlier in this universe than at that park bench, it was three times. In the plane with Trask, when he left during the heat-wave, and in the Lexor Hotel.
Loved these parts! I also am quite enjoying getting two parts at once!
Can't wait to find out what happens next!
