1 00:00:11,470 --> 00:00:14,473 [Eve 6's "rescue" playing] 2 00:00:14,557 --> 00:00:16,559 [Indistinct chatter] 3 00:00:20,188 --> 00:00:24,275 J“ I rode a western wind with a girl over to her mother's j“ 4 00:00:24,358 --> 00:00:27,862 j“ in the backyard stars shone brighter than the others j“ 5 00:00:27,945 --> 00:00:30,323 j“ that / rarely see through the smog j“ 6 00:00:30,406 --> 00:00:35,620 j“ through the haze that covers the home that I used to live in... j“ 7 00:00:35,703 --> 00:00:38,998 this is what I love about high-school parties. People will gather anywhere 8 00:00:39,081 --> 00:00:42,460 as long as there's alcohol and the chance of hooking up. 9 00:00:42,627 --> 00:00:45,755 If I recall, you're the one who wanted to come to this party. 10 00:00:45,922 --> 00:00:50,551 I didn't know it was gonna be so cold. It's like 20,000 degrees below zero. 11 00:00:50,718 --> 00:00:54,096 - It doesn't feel that cold to me. - What, are you from an ice planet? 12 00:00:54,263 --> 00:00:56,974 I'm gonna go thaw out by the fire. 13 00:00:57,767 --> 00:00:59,060 Have fun. 14 00:00:59,143 --> 00:01:03,064 J“ she collects bad habits gets her drinks for free j“ 15 00:01:03,147 --> 00:01:09,445 j“ animated Vixen stole cupid's arrow and came to rescue me... j“ 16 00:01:09,528 --> 00:01:10,821 hey, Kent. 17 00:01:11,614 --> 00:01:14,909 You're friends with Chloe. Is she flying solo tonight? 18 00:01:15,076 --> 00:01:17,203 Believe me, Sean, you're not her type. 19 00:01:17,286 --> 00:01:20,706 J“ and came to rescue me... j“ 20 00:01:21,499 --> 00:01:23,292 well, you'd be surprised. 21 00:01:29,298 --> 00:01:31,676 If you want, I could rub them for you. 22 00:01:32,134 --> 00:01:34,762 Well, nothing heats up a body like friction. 23 00:01:37,056 --> 00:01:41,143 Wow. I can't believe you just delivered that line with a straight face. 24 00:01:41,310 --> 00:01:43,771 All I did was offer to keep your hands warm, Chloe. 25 00:01:44,272 --> 00:01:48,693 - And he knows my name. - I've read your editorials in the torch. 26 00:01:49,819 --> 00:01:51,946 - Pretty cool. - Well, thank you, Sean. 27 00:01:52,446 --> 00:01:56,659 I sit next to Jenna in bio class. Remember, you dumped her last week? 28 00:01:57,034 --> 00:02:01,914 - It was mutual. - So you're here trolling for fresh meat. 29 00:02:02,081 --> 00:02:05,376 Don't worry, Chloe. I'm not gonna make a move on you. 30 00:02:05,501 --> 00:02:07,753 No matter how pretty I think you are. 31 00:02:07,920 --> 00:02:10,798 Sean, hail Marys down by the lake. 32 00:02:14,051 --> 00:02:17,805 - Hey, can I get your number? - Why? You're never going to call. 33 00:02:17,972 --> 00:02:23,519 - I'll call you tomorrow. I promise. - Well, I won't hold my breath. 34 00:02:34,155 --> 00:02:38,868 - [Whitney] Come on, Sean, let's go. - [Sean] Hey, Whitney, back pass. 35 00:02:38,951 --> 00:02:41,954 [Ominous music playing] 36 00:02:50,838 --> 00:02:54,425 Did you just write your phone number down on Sean Kelvin's hand? 37 00:02:54,675 --> 00:02:56,218 Don't sound so shocked, Clark. 38 00:02:56,385 --> 00:03:00,014 Guys find me attractive even if I don't have raven hair and the initials "I.L." 39 00:03:00,181 --> 00:03:01,849 That's not what I meant. 40 00:03:02,016 --> 00:03:04,852 - The guy's a dog. - Clark, relax. 41 00:03:05,019 --> 00:03:09,815 I just gave him my number to get rid of him. Get Pete. The taxi's leaving. 42 00:03:13,986 --> 00:03:17,073 - What's with you and Chloe Sullivan? - [Sean] What do you mean? 43 00:03:17,156 --> 00:03:21,202 - The girl from the torch. You into her? - Another notch, dog. 44 00:03:21,535 --> 00:03:23,371 That's cold. 45 00:03:25,998 --> 00:03:27,708 Hey, hold on, pizza's here. 46 00:03:29,043 --> 00:03:33,422 - Sorry, dude. - Go ahead. I'll get the ball. 47 00:03:49,271 --> 00:03:52,650 [Ominous music playing] 48 00:04:00,199 --> 00:04:02,910 [Ice cracking] 49 00:04:15,840 --> 00:04:18,008 [Muffled screaming] 50 00:04:18,092 --> 00:04:20,386 [Dramatic music playing] 51 00:04:20,469 --> 00:04:21,887 [Whitney] Hey, where's Sean? 52 00:04:21,971 --> 00:04:24,051 [Boy] I don't know. Probably in the back of some car. 53 00:04:35,067 --> 00:04:37,111 [Screaming stops] 54 00:04:55,421 --> 00:04:58,424 [Suspenseful music playing] 55 00:05:54,730 --> 00:05:55,856 [Theme music playing] 56 00:05:55,940 --> 00:06:00,986 J“ somebody save me j“ 57 00:06:02,488 --> 00:06:06,367 j“ let your warm hands break right through it j“ 58 00:06:06,450 --> 00:06:11,080 j“ somebody save me j“ 59 00:06:12,831 --> 00:06:16,627 j“ I don't care how you do it j“ 60 00:06:16,710 --> 00:06:21,257 -j“ just stay, stay j“ -j“ stay with me j“ 61 00:06:21,340 --> 00:06:26,929 j“ come on, I've been waiting for you j“ 62 00:06:27,012 --> 00:06:30,891 j“ to stay with me j“ 63 00:06:32,560 --> 00:06:37,022 j“ I made this whole world shine for you j“ 64 00:06:37,106 --> 00:06:41,318 j“ stay, stay j“ 65 00:06:41,402 --> 00:06:44,488 j“ come on j“ 66 00:06:50,494 --> 00:06:52,288 [Martha] The distributor gets 12.5. 67 00:06:52,454 --> 00:06:54,748 [Jonathan] Feed bill over six months at 5%. 68 00:06:54,915 --> 00:06:56,875 Plus the mortgage at 8.2. 69 00:06:57,042 --> 00:06:59,920 - Plus the harvester repairs gives us... - Fifty-four thousand 70 00:07:00,087 --> 00:07:03,048 five hundred and one dollars and thirty-eight cents. 71 00:07:04,049 --> 00:07:07,761 Hey, son. Look, I'm sorry. We didn't mean for you to hear all that. 72 00:07:07,928 --> 00:07:10,222 You don't have to protect me. Is it that bad? 73 00:07:10,347 --> 00:07:12,641 It's pretty bad. We might have to take out a loan. 74 00:07:12,808 --> 00:07:16,103 - Another one? The interest would put... - Clark, don't. 75 00:07:17,479 --> 00:07:19,231 - Maybe I can help. - You have. 76 00:07:19,398 --> 00:07:22,610 - Last season you saved us four hands. - I'm thinking bigger picture. 77 00:07:22,776 --> 00:07:26,572 Forget about this high-school thing and try out for a pro sports team. 78 00:07:26,739 --> 00:07:29,241 I could make a ton of money in endorsements. 79 00:07:30,826 --> 00:07:32,369 Just trying to lighten the mood. 80 00:07:32,536 --> 00:07:35,372 Much as we'd love to see your face on a cereal box, 81 00:07:35,539 --> 00:07:38,876 we'd settle for you getting to school on time. 82 00:07:42,338 --> 00:07:43,631 Forgot. 83 00:07:44,381 --> 00:07:46,425 - That's 65,200... - Go. 84 00:07:46,592 --> 00:07:47,885 And one. 85 00:07:51,555 --> 00:07:53,849 - So did Sean call? - Negative. 86 00:07:54,016 --> 00:07:56,310 Not that I was waiting by the phone or anything. 87 00:07:56,477 --> 00:08:00,105 Maybe he got caught up. One time my sister didn't hear from a guy for a week. 88 00:08:00,272 --> 00:08:02,399 Turned out his grandmother died. 89 00:08:02,566 --> 00:08:05,486 As much as I appreciate the spotlight here, I'm fine. 90 00:08:05,653 --> 00:08:08,405 You're probably better off. Sean's a total dog anyway. 91 00:08:08,572 --> 00:08:11,617 He's not that bad, Clark. He's always been cool to me. 92 00:08:11,742 --> 00:08:15,680 Just because you can't get past your Lana crush, don't knock us for trying to make a love connection. 93 00:08:15,704 --> 00:08:17,081 I thought we were focusing on me. 94 00:08:17,247 --> 00:08:19,375 - I don't have a crush on her. - Ask another girl out. 95 00:08:19,458 --> 00:08:20,501 - Like who? - Chloe. 96 00:08:20,584 --> 00:08:24,338 Wait. I'm not a dummy you can use to try out your dating skills. 97 00:08:24,505 --> 00:08:26,882 You, if you like Lana so much, 98 00:08:27,049 --> 00:08:28,801 why don't you just ask her out? 99 00:08:28,967 --> 00:08:32,304 And, you, stop acting like a Vegas bookie picks your dates. 100 00:08:32,388 --> 00:08:35,307 And, both of you, treat me better. 101 00:08:39,144 --> 00:08:41,689 [Bell rings] 102 00:08:49,738 --> 00:08:53,826 This is the flu season, young man. I don't know why you came in today. 103 00:08:53,992 --> 00:08:57,621 I felt fine this morning, and now I can't get warm. 104 00:08:58,080 --> 00:08:59,206 Let's see. 105 00:09:03,419 --> 00:09:06,004 This can't be right. You're not a Popsicle. 106 00:09:06,171 --> 00:09:08,090 Let's try again. 107 00:09:09,216 --> 00:09:10,676 Here we go. 108 00:09:17,683 --> 00:09:20,686 Now you're giving me the chills. I'm sending you home. 109 00:09:22,980 --> 00:09:28,652 I'm all right. I'm actually feeling a little better now. Thanks. 110 00:09:28,736 --> 00:09:31,739 [Ominous music playing] 111 00:09:41,582 --> 00:09:42,582 [Lex] Whoa! 112 00:09:43,876 --> 00:09:45,169 I come in peace. 113 00:09:45,586 --> 00:09:49,631 - I'm so sorry. I didn't hear you. - I'm just glad you weren't welding. 114 00:09:49,798 --> 00:09:53,343 - What brings you out here? - Those artichokes of yours. 115 00:09:53,510 --> 00:09:56,430 - I need about 30 if you've got them. - Thirty. That's a lot. 116 00:09:56,597 --> 00:09:59,391 I'm hosting a dinner tomorrow for the local farming community. 117 00:09:59,558 --> 00:10:03,645 Just a talk about some financial options. A lot of farms are having money trouble. 118 00:10:03,812 --> 00:10:08,525 - People aren't looking for more loans. - I'm offering my role as an investor. 119 00:10:09,735 --> 00:10:12,863 Help people modernize and expand. 120 00:10:13,030 --> 00:10:15,949 This town once grew 20% of the corn in the state. 121 00:10:16,116 --> 00:10:19,912 Smallville was a heavy hitter. It just lost the drive to stay competitive. 122 00:10:20,078 --> 00:10:21,663 Or its connections. 123 00:10:21,830 --> 00:10:25,751 If this town ever had connections, they wouldn't have named it Smallville. 124 00:10:29,338 --> 00:10:32,132 Your husband hasn't kept his feelings about me a secret. 125 00:10:32,424 --> 00:10:36,094 I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts, even if you're not interested. 126 00:10:36,261 --> 00:10:41,892 Jonathan doesn't hate you. Your family's track record hasn't been the best. 127 00:10:42,059 --> 00:10:43,477 Tell him I intend to change that. 128 00:10:52,110 --> 00:10:55,197 [Upbeat music playing] 129 00:11:00,494 --> 00:11:03,413 That's a great exhibit. Caught it in St. Petersburg. 130 00:11:03,580 --> 00:11:06,583 Whitney and I are going to Metropolis. I thought we'd check it out. 131 00:11:06,667 --> 00:11:08,794 Ah. Trying to give the quarterback some culture? 132 00:11:08,877 --> 00:11:10,712 It was his idea. 133 00:11:10,879 --> 00:11:14,299 He figures one afternoon at the museum, he's off the hook for six months. 134 00:11:14,466 --> 00:11:17,469 For someone who wants people to keep an open mind, you're quick to judge. 135 00:11:17,553 --> 00:11:19,596 [Boy] Hey, Whitney. 136 00:11:19,763 --> 00:11:22,766 What can I say? I just think you're with the wrong guy. 137 00:11:26,770 --> 00:11:28,021 Hey. 138 00:11:29,940 --> 00:11:31,275 Everything okay? 139 00:11:31,358 --> 00:11:34,528 Yeah, I was just checking out some stuff for us to do tomorrow. 140 00:11:36,321 --> 00:11:37,990 Metropolis, remember? 141 00:11:42,327 --> 00:11:47,040 Some of the guys are pulling together and getting the fight on pay-per-view. 142 00:11:47,332 --> 00:11:49,001 It's tomorrow. 143 00:11:49,543 --> 00:11:51,503 And you gave them your money already. 144 00:11:56,550 --> 00:11:59,177 Hey, we'll go next weekend, okay? I promise. 145 00:12:01,597 --> 00:12:05,100 - I'm really sorry, Lana. - Culture can wait. 146 00:12:05,893 --> 00:12:07,769 I'll make it up to you. 147 00:12:08,687 --> 00:12:09,688 See you. 148 00:12:25,120 --> 00:12:28,498 [Lex] You know, she's free tomorrow night. Hey, Clark. 149 00:12:29,708 --> 00:12:32,419 This is the perfect time for you to ask her out. 150 00:12:32,586 --> 00:12:34,254 She's got a boyfriend, Lex. 151 00:12:34,421 --> 00:12:37,883 A high-school boyfriend isn't a husband, he's an obstacle. 152 00:12:38,050 --> 00:12:42,346 I bet if you ask Lana to go with you to the radiohead concert, she'll say yes. 153 00:12:44,056 --> 00:12:47,351 - And if she says yes? - I'll give you the tickets. 154 00:12:50,187 --> 00:12:51,855 Why are you doing this? 155 00:12:52,314 --> 00:12:54,191 You're like the younger brother I never had. 156 00:12:54,483 --> 00:12:57,861 - Someone should benefit from my experience. - I can't just ask her out. 157 00:12:57,945 --> 00:13:01,114 The hardest thing is telling the girl you love that you like her. 158 00:13:03,659 --> 00:13:06,328 I'll raise the bet. You ask her in the next 60 seconds, 159 00:13:06,495 --> 00:13:09,915 you get the tickets and I'll throw in a roundtrip limo ride. Starting now. 160 00:13:23,470 --> 00:13:26,390 - Hey, Lana, you busy? - Completely swamped. 161 00:13:26,556 --> 00:13:31,228 That's why I'm sitting in a coffee shop trying to Wade through a Russian classic. 162 00:13:32,729 --> 00:13:34,147 That was a joke, Clark. 163 00:13:36,108 --> 00:13:40,487 Uh, good. Because there's this thing tomorrow night. 164 00:13:40,654 --> 00:13:42,531 Define "thing." 165 00:13:42,698 --> 00:13:46,535 It's a concert. Radiohead, to be exact, and I've got a couple of tickets. 166 00:13:46,702 --> 00:13:48,578 Wow. Where'd you get these? 167 00:13:50,455 --> 00:13:52,708 A friend. Something came up at the last minute 168 00:13:52,874 --> 00:13:55,794 and I was wondering if you'd like to go, you know, with me. 169 00:13:57,129 --> 00:13:59,297 - —I'd... - Just as friends. 170 00:14:02,676 --> 00:14:04,970 Definitely. I'd love to. 171 00:14:09,182 --> 00:14:12,394 Let me get this straight. You walked in to get a cappuccino 172 00:14:12,561 --> 00:14:14,855 and walked out with a date with Lana lang. 173 00:14:15,022 --> 00:14:16,273 It's not actually a date. 174 00:14:16,440 --> 00:14:18,859 Even with the "just as friends" rider, I'm impressed. 175 00:14:19,026 --> 00:14:20,360 How did you score the tickets? 176 00:14:20,527 --> 00:14:23,989 I'm guessing a certain follically-challenged individual was behind it. 177 00:14:24,156 --> 00:14:26,700 Lex hooked me up. Actually, Chloe, I have you to thank. 178 00:14:26,867 --> 00:14:29,786 - What did I do? - You were right. I just had to get it out. 179 00:14:29,911 --> 00:14:32,289 Well, good. I'm glad. 180 00:14:36,710 --> 00:14:38,545 Maybe this is your chance. 181 00:14:40,922 --> 00:14:43,759 Chloe, don't I owe you a phone call? 182 00:14:44,468 --> 00:14:46,678 - I guess so. - What are you doing right now? 183 00:14:47,304 --> 00:14:49,347 Well, I've got to put the paper to bed. 184 00:14:49,514 --> 00:14:51,725 Maybe afterwards we could do something. 185 00:14:54,853 --> 00:14:57,230 Jenna, Jenna, wait up. 186 00:14:57,731 --> 00:15:00,609 [Pensive music playing] 187 00:15:03,695 --> 00:15:06,740 Okay, I was playing barely hard to get. What's the problem? 188 00:15:09,284 --> 00:15:11,119 Clark Kent gets a date with Lana lang 189 00:15:11,286 --> 00:15:14,206 and suddenly there's no luck left for the rest of us. 190 00:15:28,470 --> 00:15:31,556 [Playing the Juliana theory's "we're at the top of the world"] 191 00:15:31,640 --> 00:15:34,518 J“ sha-la-ia-la-ia-la-ia j“ 192 00:15:36,103 --> 00:15:38,855 [sings] J“ we're on the top of the world... j“ 193 00:15:44,194 --> 00:15:45,612 [Creaking] 194 00:15:46,321 --> 00:15:47,739 Sean, is that you? 195 00:15:52,911 --> 00:15:54,913 I've been waiting for you. 196 00:15:55,372 --> 00:15:57,833 Thought you might like to take a shower. 197 00:15:57,916 --> 00:16:00,502 J“ sha-la-ia-la-ia-la-ia j“ 198 00:16:01,920 --> 00:16:02,963 [music stops] 199 00:16:03,672 --> 00:16:05,006 Sean? 200 00:16:08,718 --> 00:16:11,721 [Suspenseful music playing] 201 00:16:11,805 --> 00:16:13,807 [Sean breathing heavily] 202 00:16:16,810 --> 00:16:18,520 Well, what are you waiting for? 203 00:16:19,938 --> 00:16:22,399 The water's nice and warm. 204 00:16:29,114 --> 00:16:30,407 Sean? 205 00:16:30,907 --> 00:16:32,993 [Screams] 206 00:16:33,535 --> 00:16:35,912 Sean, what happened to you? 207 00:16:51,261 --> 00:16:55,015 I'm sorry, but I don't know what's wrong with me. 208 00:16:58,101 --> 00:17:01,688 Sean, you're really scaring me. What do you want? 209 00:17:02,189 --> 00:17:04,316 I just want to get warm. 210 00:17:04,858 --> 00:17:06,735 [Yelps] 211 00:17:28,673 --> 00:17:30,592 [Shatters] 212 00:17:43,980 --> 00:17:46,983 [Upbeat music playing] 213 00:17:54,199 --> 00:17:57,619 It's bad enough you ride that motorcycle, but do you have to repair it in the house? 214 00:17:57,702 --> 00:18:00,413 If I didn't, you'd never have a reason to be angry with me. 215 00:18:00,914 --> 00:18:05,043 I'll trade you. Do all the engine work you want, but come with me to Lex's. 216 00:18:05,210 --> 00:18:08,213 - We've already talked about that. - I talked, you grunted. 217 00:18:08,296 --> 00:18:10,423 I thought that I was rather articulate. 218 00:18:10,590 --> 00:18:14,386 Sweetheart, the Luthors have sold out anyone who's ever trusted them. 219 00:18:14,803 --> 00:18:16,554 They don't keep their word. 220 00:18:16,805 --> 00:18:19,808 "They" is Lex's father, not him. 221 00:18:19,975 --> 00:18:23,103 Be honest, you've never seen him be anything but generous. 222 00:18:23,270 --> 00:18:27,148 Arrogant and a little strange, yes, but he's been a good friend to Clark. 223 00:18:27,357 --> 00:18:29,818 - We have to at least hear him out. - —why? 224 00:18:30,068 --> 00:18:34,698 We need options, Jonathan. Our home is on the line. Our farm. 225 00:18:34,864 --> 00:18:38,702 You don't have to like him to listen. Besides, um... 226 00:18:39,327 --> 00:18:41,413 I already told him we would come. 227 00:18:42,622 --> 00:18:46,084 - Hello, citizens. - I'm not familiar with this child. 228 00:18:46,251 --> 00:18:50,046 - Where's the moody one, lives upstairs? - He's going on a date tonight. 229 00:18:50,213 --> 00:18:54,384 - Not a "date" date, but to a concert. - Who's this "not a 'date' date" with? 230 00:18:54,551 --> 00:18:55,927 Lana lang. 231 00:18:56,761 --> 00:18:59,055 Lex hooked me up with tickets and his limo. 232 00:18:59,222 --> 00:19:01,391 - He did? - It's okay if I go, right? 233 00:19:02,100 --> 00:19:05,895 Well, I guess Lex Luthor has worked out all of our evenings for us. 234 00:19:08,440 --> 00:19:12,110 Clark. Isn't Lana still going out with Whitney? 235 00:19:12,610 --> 00:19:14,321 She's not married, mom. 236 00:19:19,951 --> 00:19:21,953 [Phone rings] 237 00:19:22,120 --> 00:19:26,333 - [Bella] Hello? - Bella. Bella, it's me, Sean. 238 00:19:26,499 --> 00:19:28,084 What do you want? 239 00:19:28,251 --> 00:19:31,296 Well, I thought we might get together, do something? 240 00:19:31,463 --> 00:19:33,131 Yeah, like that's gonna happen. 241 00:19:33,465 --> 00:19:36,426 Come on, bell, we were good together once. 242 00:19:36,593 --> 00:19:39,429 Sure, I might have made some mistakes, but, you know... 243 00:19:39,596 --> 00:19:41,973 - Sa ve it for some other girl. - Bella. 244 00:19:42,140 --> 00:19:43,475 [Line disconnects] 245 00:19:58,156 --> 00:19:59,699 Chloe. 246 00:20:00,575 --> 00:20:04,245 Your online horoscope suggests that you try not to flaunt your excitement. 247 00:20:04,412 --> 00:20:08,666 Which will be hard, since you've waited for this date since your growth spurt. 248 00:20:08,833 --> 00:20:12,796 I'll say this once more, then I'll print up bumper stickers. This isn't a date. 249 00:20:12,962 --> 00:20:14,798 All right. Just check Lana's outfit. 250 00:20:14,964 --> 00:20:17,801 If a girl wears something new, she thinks it's a date. 251 00:20:17,967 --> 00:20:20,845 - Didn't you come for fashion advice? - Burn that. 252 00:20:21,012 --> 00:20:22,680 What else have you got? 253 00:20:23,848 --> 00:20:25,100 I'll check the laundry basket. 254 00:20:27,852 --> 00:20:29,687 [Cell phone ringing] 255 00:20:32,148 --> 00:20:33,525 - Hello. - [Sean] Hey, Chloe. 256 00:20:33,691 --> 00:20:35,985 - Sean, hi. - Don't I owe you a...? 257 00:20:37,028 --> 00:20:41,449 - [Chloe] Guess who just called me. Sean. - Did he apologize for blowing you off? 258 00:20:41,616 --> 00:20:43,535 He said he wasn't feeling well. 259 00:20:43,701 --> 00:20:47,497 Chloe, I saw him go off with Jenna. Maybe she made him feel better. 260 00:20:47,664 --> 00:20:50,834 Well, he promised it was completely over with her. 261 00:20:51,000 --> 00:20:52,794 You like him, don't you? 262 00:20:53,086 --> 00:20:56,548 He may be a little intellectually challenged, but he's really hot. 263 00:20:56,714 --> 00:20:58,675 He begged to get together, just to talk. 264 00:20:58,842 --> 00:21:01,261 I told him he could bring me a coffee at the torch. 265 00:21:01,636 --> 00:21:03,888 - Sounds like a date. - It's not a date. 266 00:21:04,055 --> 00:21:06,599 It's a fact-finding mission to see if he deserves a date. 267 00:21:06,933 --> 00:21:09,018 I just don't want to see you get hurt. 268 00:21:09,185 --> 00:21:13,189 Don't worry. I figure if you can take a risk with Lana, I can take a shot too. 269 00:21:15,733 --> 00:21:19,279 - Blue's a good color on you. - Really? 270 00:21:19,362 --> 00:21:22,365 [Ominous music playing] 271 00:21:27,579 --> 00:21:28,872 [Lex] Welcome. 272 00:21:30,498 --> 00:21:33,001 I'm delighted you decided to come. 273 00:21:33,168 --> 00:21:35,003 - Your house is very... - Large? 274 00:21:35,170 --> 00:21:36,588 To put it mildly. 275 00:21:36,754 --> 00:21:40,091 The word "restraint" doesn't exist in my father's vocabulary. 276 00:21:40,258 --> 00:21:41,718 I'm sorry, are we early? 277 00:21:45,930 --> 00:21:47,557 I think we should go. 278 00:21:47,724 --> 00:21:52,228 - Wait, just because no one else came... - That's if anyone else was even invited. 279 00:21:52,520 --> 00:21:56,858 - Oh. I don't think Lex would... - —actually, I would. I did. 280 00:21:57,025 --> 00:22:00,069 But only because I knew you wouldn't have come otherwise. 281 00:22:00,278 --> 00:22:04,115 I know your farm's in trouble, Mr. Kent. Small town. 282 00:22:05,366 --> 00:22:08,536 So you thought you would take advantage of my family's problem. 283 00:22:08,870 --> 00:22:11,748 No. I thought I could help. 284 00:22:15,877 --> 00:22:17,962 Well, then, I guess we're here to listen. 285 00:22:23,092 --> 00:22:25,345 [Car starts] 286 00:22:33,353 --> 00:22:35,980 I've never actually sat in a limo before tonight. 287 00:22:36,147 --> 00:22:42,278 I did once. Nell got one to take us to the ballet. But it wasn't as nice as this. 288 00:22:42,445 --> 00:22:44,989 Beats another night of defensive reading. 289 00:22:46,616 --> 00:22:49,994 You've done it since we were kids. Whenever the world gets disappointing, 290 00:22:50,203 --> 00:22:52,288 you retreat into a book. 291 00:22:55,375 --> 00:22:57,293 There are worse things. 292 00:22:59,003 --> 00:23:02,882 No, you're right. It's just easier than dealing with my own life. 293 00:23:03,049 --> 00:23:04,676 You know what I mean? 294 00:23:04,842 --> 00:23:06,928 I do the same thing with astronomy. 295 00:23:07,095 --> 00:23:10,848 I look at different worlds and wonder if my life would be better there. 296 00:23:11,015 --> 00:23:14,352 You always seem to understand what I'm trying to say. 297 00:23:14,519 --> 00:23:17,689 - How come you know so much? - Magic. 298 00:23:18,064 --> 00:23:19,899 You don't believe in magic? 299 00:23:22,277 --> 00:23:23,653 I'll show you. 300 00:23:29,367 --> 00:23:30,868 Pick a card. 301 00:23:32,203 --> 00:23:33,538 All right. 302 00:23:37,584 --> 00:23:39,168 [Clears throat] 303 00:23:43,673 --> 00:23:45,383 Three of hearts. 304 00:23:47,885 --> 00:23:50,054 Full of surprises. 305 00:23:58,980 --> 00:24:00,982 This is weird, huh? 306 00:24:01,649 --> 00:24:04,569 I felt like I had to explain tonight to Neil. 307 00:24:04,736 --> 00:24:08,948 I spent the better part of the day convincing people this was not a date. 308 00:24:10,658 --> 00:24:12,577 How about Whitney? 309 00:24:13,786 --> 00:24:16,789 - I didn't tell him. - You feeling guilty about that? 310 00:24:17,624 --> 00:24:21,669 He's hanging out with his friends, and I'm hanging out with mine. 311 00:24:23,087 --> 00:24:24,714 Exactly. 312 00:24:27,425 --> 00:24:32,680 And in Smallville tonight, police are seeking 17-year-old Sean Kelvin 313 00:24:32,764 --> 00:24:36,434 after the mysterious death of fellow Smallville high student Jenna barham, 314 00:24:36,517 --> 00:24:38,895 - whose body was found today. - Oh, my god. 315 00:24:39,062 --> 00:24:40,855 - Kelvin was last seen... - Stop the car! 316 00:24:41,064 --> 00:24:43,149 [Keyboard clicking] 317 00:24:47,945 --> 00:24:50,948 [Internet dial-up beeping] 318 00:24:56,788 --> 00:24:58,289 [Banging] 319 00:25:04,295 --> 00:25:08,466 [Chloe] Sean? Hello, is that you? 320 00:25:08,549 --> 00:25:10,551 [Banging continues] 321 00:25:20,687 --> 00:25:23,106 Okay, this is interesting. 322 00:25:37,078 --> 00:25:39,080 - [Lana] What's wrong? - [Clark] It's complicated. 323 00:25:39,247 --> 00:25:41,374 Hang out here for a bit. I want you to be safe. 324 00:25:41,541 --> 00:25:43,668 - Safe from what? - I promise I'll explain. 325 00:25:43,835 --> 00:25:46,003 - Will you wait for me? - Sure. 326 00:25:46,587 --> 00:25:50,091 I just want you to know that this is the best non-date that I've ever had. 327 00:25:55,638 --> 00:25:58,641 [Suspenseful music playing] 328 00:26:16,826 --> 00:26:18,161 Sean? 329 00:26:20,455 --> 00:26:23,708 What's going on? I agreed to a cappuccino. 330 00:26:26,169 --> 00:26:29,172 If you think I'm skinny-dipping with you, try again, buddy. 331 00:26:29,255 --> 00:26:32,300 [Ominous music playing] 332 00:26:36,471 --> 00:26:40,433 I'm sorry, Chloe. I don't have a choice. 333 00:26:41,392 --> 00:26:44,896 - What happened to you? - I can't stay warm. 334 00:26:45,688 --> 00:26:49,609 - Well, why don't you just sit by a fire? - Because I only get a quick fix. 335 00:26:50,359 --> 00:26:52,737 Body heat lasts longer. 336 00:26:53,654 --> 00:26:56,657 [Dramatic music playing] 337 00:27:13,883 --> 00:27:16,219 [Chloe screams] 338 00:27:19,472 --> 00:27:22,308 - [Chloe] No! - I promise it won't hurt, Chloe. 339 00:27:29,565 --> 00:27:31,067 Clark! 340 00:27:32,652 --> 00:27:34,487 - Clark, help! - [Clark] Are you okay? 341 00:27:35,112 --> 00:27:36,656 My foot's stuck. 342 00:27:47,333 --> 00:27:48,835 You okay? 343 00:27:52,129 --> 00:27:53,756 Go! Run! 344 00:28:05,393 --> 00:28:06,978 Did I thank you for that rescue yet? 345 00:28:07,061 --> 00:28:09,730 I heard about Jenna and I didn't want you to be next. 346 00:28:10,898 --> 00:28:14,277 Well, I finally find a guy I like, and he turns out to be homicidal. 347 00:28:15,361 --> 00:28:19,031 You deserved a lot better than Sean even before he tried to kill you. 348 00:28:19,240 --> 00:28:22,410 - That's sweet. I think. - Any idea what happened to him? 349 00:28:22,910 --> 00:28:26,038 Only thing I can find is a medical condition where there's damage 350 00:28:26,205 --> 00:28:28,332 to the thermosensitive cells in the brain. 351 00:28:28,457 --> 00:28:32,962 The person literally can't stay warm. It's a permanent case of hypothermia. 352 00:28:33,087 --> 00:28:37,258 - Sean gets heat where he can take it. - Preferably from high-school girls. 353 00:28:37,425 --> 00:28:41,512 But, I mean, you saw the pool. You take heat out of water, you get ice. 354 00:28:41,929 --> 00:28:45,391 He's like... he's like a battery that can't hold its charge. 355 00:28:45,558 --> 00:28:47,935 - We should call for help. - I'll take care of that. 356 00:28:48,102 --> 00:28:50,938 We need to get you home. Come on. 357 00:28:52,273 --> 00:28:55,776 You have to believe me when I say that almost getting my heat sucked 358 00:28:55,943 --> 00:28:59,155 was not a passive-aggressive attempt to ruin your date. 359 00:29:00,031 --> 00:29:01,282 Lana. 360 00:29:02,783 --> 00:29:05,494 - Let's sit right here. - Okay. 361 00:29:11,208 --> 00:29:13,252 - I'll be right back. - Okay. 362 00:29:16,297 --> 00:29:19,008 Shouldn't you be fifth-row center right about now? 363 00:29:19,175 --> 00:29:21,802 - Hey, Pete. - Where's Clark? 364 00:29:22,511 --> 00:29:27,642 I don't know. He saw that news report about Jenna and suddenly had to run. 365 00:29:27,808 --> 00:29:31,604 I heard that too. I always thought that Sean was a good guy. 366 00:29:31,771 --> 00:29:34,357 I guess we don't know people as well as we think. 367 00:29:36,525 --> 00:29:39,487 You've been friends with Clark for a long time. 368 00:29:39,654 --> 00:29:41,781 - Is he always so...? - Clark-like? 369 00:29:42,823 --> 00:29:45,743 Sometimes he's totally there and you think you know everything 370 00:29:45,910 --> 00:29:48,829 - and then there's this part that's... - Mysterious. 371 00:29:48,996 --> 00:29:52,917 Yeah, that's it. Clark Kent, international man of mystery. 372 00:29:54,210 --> 00:29:56,170 Whatever it was seemed important. 373 00:29:56,337 --> 00:29:59,882 I can't believe there's anything more important to him than you. 374 00:30:00,841 --> 00:30:02,843 Lana, what are you doing here? 375 00:30:04,762 --> 00:30:06,555 Just reading. 376 00:30:06,764 --> 00:30:09,600 Pretty dressed up to be digging into a book. 377 00:30:11,060 --> 00:30:12,853 I'll catch up with you later. 378 00:30:13,646 --> 00:30:16,524 Pete, why don't you take your date for a spin in the limo. 379 00:30:16,983 --> 00:30:21,278 - She's not a date. She's just my friend. - Either way, I won't be needing it. 380 00:30:29,078 --> 00:30:30,830 What were you doing in a limo? 381 00:30:32,999 --> 00:30:37,003 Just hanging out with a friend. Could you take me home? 382 00:30:39,505 --> 00:30:42,508 [Suspenseful music playing] 383 00:30:50,933 --> 00:30:51,933 [Grunts] 384 00:31:16,042 --> 00:31:18,210 This can't be happening. 385 00:31:24,592 --> 00:31:25,926 Sean. 386 00:31:38,731 --> 00:31:41,150 Guess the generator works. Power must have blown. 387 00:31:41,275 --> 00:31:43,861 - Where were we? - You were explaining how you could 388 00:31:44,028 --> 00:31:46,697 - single-handedly save the family farm. - Jonathan. 389 00:31:46,864 --> 00:31:50,409 It's okay, Mrs. Kent, I understand your husband's skepticism. 390 00:31:50,868 --> 00:31:53,329 Your farm's drowning in debt, we both know it. 391 00:31:53,496 --> 00:31:56,457 I'm trying to offer you a hand, but you keep slapping it away. 392 00:31:56,874 --> 00:31:59,376 I learned a long time ago from a man much smarter 393 00:31:59,543 --> 00:32:01,670 that you need to solve your own problems. 394 00:32:01,837 --> 00:32:04,298 Your father lived in different times. 395 00:32:04,465 --> 00:32:06,509 And he had his share of help. 396 00:32:07,468 --> 00:32:11,597 Seems government subsidies carried him through a number of lean years. 397 00:32:13,516 --> 00:32:16,519 [Pensive music playing] 398 00:32:17,478 --> 00:32:19,939 - Where did you get these? - It's public record. 399 00:32:22,316 --> 00:32:26,028 I'm making a business offer. I had to do my due diligence. 400 00:32:26,195 --> 00:32:28,989 Why are you so interested in our family, Lex? 401 00:32:29,156 --> 00:32:33,077 Your son brought me back from the dead, Mr. Kent. 402 00:32:33,494 --> 00:32:37,164 When he reached in and pulled me out, he gave me a new life. 403 00:32:39,375 --> 00:32:43,212 Your father put his family's future over his own pride. 404 00:32:43,587 --> 00:32:45,923 Are you willing to do that? 405 00:32:46,423 --> 00:32:48,425 [Rock music playing on radio] 406 00:32:48,509 --> 00:32:50,928 J“ she don't know nothing j“ 407 00:32:53,681 --> 00:32:57,685 j“ she knows everyone but she don't know me j“ 408 00:32:57,768 --> 00:32:58,853 [sighs] 409 00:33:02,773 --> 00:33:06,819 I know this is probably one of those times I should just let things go, 410 00:33:06,986 --> 00:33:09,864 but I'd kind of like to know what's going on. 411 00:33:10,281 --> 00:33:15,369 You went out with friends, I went out with Clark. He invited me to a concert. 412 00:33:16,287 --> 00:33:18,122 So you two were just hanging out. 413 00:33:18,289 --> 00:33:21,709 - Right. - Was this a test to see what I'd do? 414 00:33:22,626 --> 00:33:25,588 - Why didn't you just tell me? - I knew you'd overreact. 415 00:33:25,838 --> 00:33:28,507 You go on a date with another guy, and I'm overreacting. 416 00:33:28,674 --> 00:33:31,719 It wasn't a date. Clark's a friend, that's it. 417 00:33:31,886 --> 00:33:33,679 - Whitney, look out! - [Whitney] Sean! 418 00:33:34,430 --> 00:33:35,598 - Hold on! - [Lana grunts] 419 00:33:35,681 --> 00:33:37,016 [Tires screech] 420 00:33:39,977 --> 00:33:42,354 [Glass shatters] 421 00:33:42,438 --> 00:33:45,441 [Dramatic music playing] 422 00:34:03,959 --> 00:34:07,713 - [Whitney] Lana, are you okay? - [Lana] My ankle hurts. I twisted it. 423 00:34:08,881 --> 00:34:10,591 - Where did Sean go? - I don't know. 424 00:34:10,758 --> 00:34:13,469 But I've gotta get you somewhere safe. Hold on. 425 00:34:17,932 --> 00:34:19,225 Come on. 426 00:34:21,727 --> 00:34:23,354 - You all right? - Yeah. 427 00:34:23,520 --> 00:34:26,649 Come on. Those lights are over at the Luthor house 428 00:34:26,815 --> 00:34:28,901 just down the road. Come on. 429 00:34:29,318 --> 00:34:32,363 [Martha] You'd give us the latest farming equipment and technology. 430 00:34:32,529 --> 00:34:34,615 [Jonathan] All in exchange for our independence. 431 00:34:34,782 --> 00:34:39,036 My influence will be minimal but existing, yes. It's a partnership. 432 00:34:39,370 --> 00:34:41,956 - We could get a loan. - Or you can allow me 433 00:34:42,122 --> 00:34:45,751 to help you get to the point where you never need someone like me again. 434 00:34:46,168 --> 00:34:49,755 - I'll admit, it looks generous. - It is. 435 00:34:49,922 --> 00:34:53,717 Which begs the question, what does Lex Luthor get out of all of this? 436 00:34:53,926 --> 00:34:58,138 I believe there's profit to be made. I'm not exactly in the charity business. 437 00:34:58,222 --> 00:34:59,765 Like father like son. 438 00:35:00,599 --> 00:35:02,476 Take some time to think about it. 439 00:35:02,643 --> 00:35:06,438 I'm sure you'll see the benefits outweigh your other options. To the future. 440 00:35:06,522 --> 00:35:08,565 [Door opens] 441 00:35:10,901 --> 00:35:13,195 - Lana. - She's okay. 442 00:35:15,406 --> 00:35:16,991 Where's Clark? 443 00:35:17,658 --> 00:35:20,661 [Suspenseful music playing] 444 00:35:47,855 --> 00:35:50,232 Thanks for the warm-up, Clark. 445 00:36:14,340 --> 00:36:18,344 This kid sounds dangerous. I've got the gate down and the alarm on. 446 00:36:18,510 --> 00:36:22,765 You're staying here until they find Sean. Sorry about your date. 447 00:36:27,770 --> 00:36:30,814 No. I'm still getting the answering machine at home. 448 00:36:30,981 --> 00:36:35,986 - Remind me I don't have to worry. - He's Clark, Martha. 449 00:36:50,125 --> 00:36:52,002 [Generator sputters] 450 00:37:06,475 --> 00:37:08,018 [Coughs] 451 00:37:11,021 --> 00:37:12,689 - [Lex] Here you go. - Thanks. 452 00:37:12,856 --> 00:37:15,567 - I'll go check the front gate. - It should be secure. 453 00:37:15,734 --> 00:37:19,947 - I'll check the generator. Where is it? - On the side of the house. I can get it. 454 00:37:39,967 --> 00:37:42,928 - Are you Sean? - Yes, ma'am. 455 00:37:44,513 --> 00:37:46,890 - What do you want? - Who, me? 456 00:37:47,641 --> 00:37:49,143 I just wanna get warm. 457 00:37:49,309 --> 00:37:51,311 - [Clark] Get away from her. - [Martha] Clark. 458 00:37:51,478 --> 00:37:53,147 Go in the house, mom. 459 00:37:53,689 --> 00:37:56,733 - Go now. - That's your mom? 460 00:37:58,193 --> 00:38:01,238 - She's hot. - Sean, you have to get to a hospital. 461 00:38:01,530 --> 00:38:05,325 What are they gonna do? Put me under an electric blanket? 462 00:38:05,492 --> 00:38:09,830 I need heat, Clark. Contact. That's the only thing that's gonna work for me. 463 00:38:10,080 --> 00:38:13,500 - Every person's another fix. - You're not getting into that house. 464 00:38:13,959 --> 00:38:16,920 Who's gonna stop me? You? 465 00:38:18,172 --> 00:38:19,339 Ooh. Brr! 466 00:38:46,992 --> 00:38:51,538 I don't know what it is about you, Clark, but I haven't felt this good in two days. 467 00:38:51,705 --> 00:38:54,374 And when I'm done with you, there's your mom, 468 00:38:54,917 --> 00:38:59,880 - your dad and Lana. - I'll never let you hurt them. 469 00:39:35,791 --> 00:39:37,084 [Lex] Good morning. 470 00:39:38,544 --> 00:39:41,588 - I heard you took out a bank loan today. - Did you? 471 00:39:42,089 --> 00:39:46,093 After our conversation the other night, I was frankly surprised. 472 00:39:46,260 --> 00:39:48,470 Do you despise me that much? 473 00:39:49,638 --> 00:39:51,473 Believe it or not, Lex... 474 00:39:52,474 --> 00:39:55,727 Some things actually have nothing to do with you. 475 00:39:56,186 --> 00:39:58,689 I decided to bet on my family. 476 00:39:59,481 --> 00:40:01,608 You're betting with Clark's future. 477 00:40:01,775 --> 00:40:04,069 - I'm just trying to insure it. - Yeah, so am I. 478 00:40:04,236 --> 00:40:05,571 With the bank? 479 00:40:05,654 --> 00:40:08,865 They'll kill you with interest while waiting for you to fail. 480 00:40:09,283 --> 00:40:12,077 At least with the bank, I know where I stand. 481 00:40:13,537 --> 00:40:17,374 I know you don't believe me, but I genuinely want to help you. 482 00:40:18,458 --> 00:40:21,378 When you change your mind, my offer still stands. 483 00:40:27,926 --> 00:40:30,929 [Matt beckler's "so we'll drive" playing] 484 00:40:31,013 --> 00:40:35,809 J“ more than your lavender and wine j“ 485 00:40:35,892 --> 00:40:39,730 j“ I need you back... j“ 486 00:40:42,608 --> 00:40:43,984 you okay? 487 00:40:45,152 --> 00:40:48,530 Yeah. The memorial service is tomorrow. 488 00:40:53,994 --> 00:40:56,455 I was thinking how that could have been me. 489 00:40:57,497 --> 00:41:00,792 All because some guy expressed a modicum of interest in me. 490 00:41:03,003 --> 00:41:04,504 I thought I was stronger than that. 491 00:41:06,840 --> 00:41:10,886 Everybody's searching for their soul mate. It's not a sign of weakness. 492 00:41:11,970 --> 00:41:16,016 I can't believe both your dates went to hell, and I ended up with the limo. 493 00:41:16,183 --> 00:41:18,018 - How was that? - It was sweet. 494 00:41:18,185 --> 00:41:20,354 I've already hooked up with another date. 495 00:41:20,520 --> 00:41:23,523 - I'm swearing off men. - They're not all bad. 496 00:41:23,690 --> 00:41:26,985 Maybe you should just swear off heat-sucking horn dogs. 497 00:41:27,194 --> 00:41:32,366 Yeah, the next time a guy asks me out, I'm doing an in-depth background check. 498 00:41:35,327 --> 00:41:37,871 Come on, Pete. Clark will catch up with us later. 499 00:41:45,462 --> 00:41:46,797 Lana. 500 00:41:48,090 --> 00:41:51,134 - Hey, how's your ankle? - It's better, thanks. 501 00:41:54,596 --> 00:41:56,890 You never came back the other night. 502 00:41:57,516 --> 00:42:00,227 I did, but you were gone. 503 00:42:02,813 --> 00:42:06,233 I'm sorry. I wanted things to work out differently. 504 00:42:07,025 --> 00:42:08,568 Don't worry about it. 505 00:42:08,902 --> 00:42:14,700 I was thinking maybe we could try again sometime. How about Saturday? 506 00:42:15,242 --> 00:42:19,246 Whitney's taking me to the city. He's got the whole day planned. 507 00:42:19,413 --> 00:42:21,915 I think our non-date freaked him out. 508 00:42:23,417 --> 00:42:26,753 - What'd you tell him? - The truth. 509 00:42:27,421 --> 00:42:29,089 That we're just friends. 510 00:42:30,132 --> 00:42:31,550 [Bell rings] 511 00:42:33,135 --> 00:42:34,302 I have to go. 512 00:42:38,598 --> 00:42:39,891 [Clark] Lana. 513 00:42:41,101 --> 00:42:44,438 Why do you go out with him? Whitney, I mean. 514 00:42:45,939 --> 00:42:48,358 Because whenever I need him, he's there. 515 00:42:48,859 --> 00:42:50,861 Guess he makes me feel safe. 516 00:42:50,944 --> 00:42:53,405 [Jewel's "standing still" playing] 517 00:42:55,991 --> 00:43:01,455 J“ do you want me? J“ 518 00:43:03,540 --> 00:43:09,337 j“ like I want you? J“ 519 00:43:09,421 --> 00:43:13,091 j“ or am I standing still j“ 520 00:43:13,175 --> 00:43:16,553 j“ beneath the darkened sky? J“ 521 00:43:16,636 --> 00:43:20,432 j“ or am I standing still j“ 522 00:43:20,515 --> 00:43:24,811 j“ with the scenery flying by? J“ 523 00:43:29,149 --> 00:43:32,152 [theme music playing]