I'm interested in what kind of research Lex really gave him or if it's an honest team up.

Oh, I'm sure he has an agenda, and that part of his motive for giving the research is to deflect government attention from the shady projects he was doing at the dam. It is interesting that he's willing to share any info, though.

And like you, I'm loving the Kara-Clark vibe. It's good that he has family, and someone he can really connect to.