Lois nodded, and felt the tears welling up in her eyes. She understood, and really, she could say as much. "He... I never loved a man before I loved him. I dated around, and had serious boyfriends, but... Clark... he was just so... special." She sniffled, realizing the tears were coming. "First and only man I ever loved..." She shook her head. "And he's... so far away."