Smallville fans, prepare yourselves. After all the heavy drama, the banter is back. Lois' tightly wound bolt reflex retracted and the intrepid reporter reclaims her desk this week. Am I happy? Definitely. Am I frustrated beyond all reckoning? That too. Be patient. An explanation cometh.

"Powers, Activate!" An appropriate mantra for this episode, honoring Metropolis' youngest and trendiest superheroes. These are true megafans folks. Wonder twins Zan (David Gallagher) and Jayna (Allison Scagliotti) tweet, facebook and blog--all on behalf of their superhero idol, the Blur. Just one slight catch: crediting one's idol with botched crime fighting efforts generally destroys his reputation, rather than fueling his legend. Let me paint you a picture. Would you prefer undercover cops trussed up like turkeys? A blown power grid? A darkened Metropolis? Perhaps imitation is not always the best form of flattery after all.

Adding insult to injury, Lois freezes out Clark AND the Blur--until a phone glitch convinces her said mystery caller and Clark are the same person. (Courtesy another wonder twins' blunder, thank you very much.) Could this day be any crazier? Oh, I almost forgot. Following the shenanigans with the cops and the electricity, District Attorney Raymond Sacks (Dylan Neal) publicly demands the Blur reveal his true identity during a press conference before the entire city. A demand Clark actually considers honoring too.

Luckily for him, Lois saves the day. Commandeering the press conference on his behalf, she defends his character and justifies his anonymity, completely derailing the political witch hunt. (If I am ever on trial, I am hiring Lois as my lawyer.)

Appreciative of her efforts, D.A. Sacks decides Lois requires repayment for her wonderful press conference performance. Luring her to the roof of The Daily Planet, he demands the identity of the Blur. When she stubbornly refuses? His goons literally throw her from the roof. Thankfully, she catches hold of a conveniently placed flag pole and holds tight, dangling precariously until Clark arrives.

Unfortunately, even when Clark discovers her predicament, the hords of reporters and cameras gathered below prevent him from rescuing her as the Blur. Lois recognizes this fact and the necessity of protecting his true identity, ordering that he let her go rather than reveal himself. But why reveal yourself when a thick fog disguises you already?

Did I mention the wondrous powers of the wonder twins? Just transfiguration. During the course of this episode Zan appears as ice and fog and Jayna as a cougar, ladybug and pitbull. Together they provide Clark with the cover he needs to rescue Lois and simultaneously capture "Shady Sacks". One A+ earned for Redemption 101.

Meanwhile, Chloe completes her "pro bono" for Metropolis' favorite superhero--magically calling Lois as the Blur while Clark conveniently stands by her side. One reporter returned clueless. Again. One secret identity restored. Again. Pay no attention to the blond behind the curtain.

Seriously, though, let the frustration commence forthwith. Remember the part where Lois decides Clark and the Blur are one and the same? I love that moment. I love her response. It is as though a thousand jumbled puzzle pieces come together perfectly and a light turns on inside her head. She recognizes the truth and accepts the facts wholeheartedly, admitting shock, but never anger or ricidule. Rather, logical loony Lois places everything on the line--including her life--in defense of the hero and farmboy she idealizes and loves...

Until the writers remember that the Lois of the mythological canon knows none of these facts and wrip it all away again. Grrr! Argh!

The one moment for which I might consider forgiving them this tease? Despite her confusion and disappointment that Clark and the Blur are 'not' the same person after all, Lois still chooses Clark. She chooses the nice guy, superhero or not. And when she kisses him, her foot pops, just like the heroine of classic hollywood films. (I know, stereotypical girl moment.) Of course, she also starts convulsing and passes out in Clark's arms. Maybe not the ideal close for a romantic moment?

Next week we open pandora's box and go back to the future. Have you pieced together all Lois' flashbacks yet? Sound off below.