Concerning the Dr. Swan stuff...I'm pretty sure they did the filming a while ago didn't they? So he still may make a few appearences, but I do agree with Dames as to what they could do to continue the story, although her appearing in the first place was a little...woa...it was just out there.
I'm definitely liking this season so far, and before it started I didn't think I'd enjoy Lois that much, but I'm loving the Lois character, and her just downright annoyance.