Another lovely story. And yeah, Jonathan is pretty much in character. It's interesting that he is such a jerk in SV because he's not much of a character in the comics but he's always so nice. Their usual 'characterization' is just what Lex said. "Pillars of the community." Jonathan solves problems with platitudes and Martha worries and they're just good honest folks. I think SV is the first version of the Superman story where we really see anything of their personalities. That's a bit odd because Jonathan Kent has always been so important to the Superman mythos. He's more than a role model, he's what Clark aspires to be. And SV Jonathan Kent just isn't particularly inspirational.

Also, have you ever read Identity Crisis? It's a really powerful piece of DC storytelling that looks at the selective morality that have a secret identity requires. Their take on that issue is different than the one you've poised here. I think taken together that story and this one really challenge the idea that a secret identity protects people rather than endangering them.

Also, I really like the general banter of this story. It's sweet but not treacly and set back when Clark was (for me at least) still a likeable character. I'm excited to read the rest!