1 00:00:10,887 --> 00:00:13,264 Killer view. 2 00:00:13,973 --> 00:00:17,476 Good morning, Mr. Rickman. Thank you for coming in. 3 00:00:17,560 --> 00:00:21,814 So, what can I do for the center for environmental protection? 4 00:00:22,315 --> 00:00:25,151 I heard your people were in Smallville doing some surveying. 5 00:00:25,318 --> 00:00:28,779 I wanted to discuss your intentions. 6 00:00:29,655 --> 00:00:31,490 My intentions are to build a new plant. 7 00:00:34,744 --> 00:00:35,995 What's this? 8 00:00:36,162 --> 00:00:39,332 Ground water from the last town where you built a plant. 9 00:00:39,498 --> 00:00:41,918 Well, I find that very hard to believe. 10 00:00:42,084 --> 00:00:47,256 Rickman industries has always had a very good relationship with the cep, Paul. 11 00:00:47,590 --> 00:00:49,634 - Can I call you Paul? - No. 12 00:00:49,800 --> 00:00:53,763 Tomorrow I'll have a restraining order preventing you from moving into Smallville 13 00:00:53,846 --> 00:00:57,600 until every case against you is settled. 14 00:00:58,935 --> 00:01:02,605 It's too bad. I... Well, I have my mind set on Smallville. 15 00:01:02,772 --> 00:01:07,360 This town has a special place in my heart. 16 00:01:08,194 --> 00:01:11,113 I don't suppose there's anything I could do to change your mind. 17 00:01:11,280 --> 00:01:15,701 I'm afraid I'm not as easy to buy off as my colleagues. 18 00:01:17,954 --> 00:01:20,539 I've never bought off a soul in my life. 19 00:01:20,706 --> 00:01:22,458 People listen to me because I'm right. 20 00:01:22,625 --> 00:01:24,502 When they do, they end up better for it. 21 00:01:24,669 --> 00:01:27,546 Tell that to the 96 cases of vinyl chloride poisoning 22 00:01:27,713 --> 00:01:30,091 I've tied to your pesticide plants. 23 00:01:35,137 --> 00:01:39,725 Well, I see there's little else to do. 24 00:01:40,559 --> 00:01:43,479 Just want to tell you how much I appreciate your candor. 25 00:01:43,980 --> 00:01:46,065 I wish you luck. 26 00:01:55,241 --> 00:01:59,078 Now, listen, Paul... I can call you Paul, can't I? 27 00:02:02,331 --> 00:02:04,166 I guess. 28 00:02:04,583 --> 00:02:09,922 Now, you strike me as a man of passion, Paul. 29 00:02:10,089 --> 00:02:12,842 Passion hurts, doesn't it? Hm? 30 00:02:13,092 --> 00:02:17,680 People don't understand. They don't see how you devote yourself to what's right. 31 00:02:19,348 --> 00:02:20,891 I bet you're afraid. 32 00:02:21,267 --> 00:02:24,228 You give all that passion to a job no one even cares about. 33 00:02:24,979 --> 00:02:26,772 - No. - Hmm. 34 00:02:30,568 --> 00:02:31,986 - Yes. - Yes. 35 00:02:36,574 --> 00:02:39,493 Look at that world out there, Paul. 36 00:02:39,910 --> 00:02:41,412 Is any part of it yours? 37 00:02:47,251 --> 00:02:51,922 All that pain you feel, there's only one way to make it stop. 38 00:03:19,450 --> 00:03:20,910 Going down? 39 00:03:30,544 --> 00:03:32,713 Thanks. 40 00:03:42,056 --> 00:03:45,559 Tyler, bring the car around. We're going to Smallville. 41 00:03:47,520 --> 00:03:52,566 J“ somebody save me j“ 42 00:03:54,068 --> 00:03:57,947 j“ let your warm hands break right through it j“ 43 00:03:58,030 --> 00:04:02,660 j“ somebody save me j“ 44 00:04:04,412 --> 00:04:08,207 j“ I don't care how you do it j“ 45 00:04:08,290 --> 00:04:12,837 -j“ just stay, stay j“ -j“ stay with me j“ 46 00:04:12,920 --> 00:04:18,509 j“ come on, I've been waiting for you j“ 47 00:04:18,592 --> 00:04:22,471 j“ to stay with me j“ 48 00:04:24,140 --> 00:04:28,602 j“ I made this whole world shine for you j“ 49 00:04:28,686 --> 00:04:32,898 j“ stay, stay j“ 50 00:04:32,982 --> 00:04:36,068 j“ come on j“ 51 00:04:39,488 --> 00:04:42,491 Okay, here we go. Whoa. 52 00:04:42,950 --> 00:04:46,078 Gosh. I thought learning to drive my dad's Volvo was difficult 53 00:04:46,245 --> 00:04:48,497 but at least the car had windshield wipers. 54 00:04:48,664 --> 00:04:52,001 - You're doing fine for your first time. - No, no, we're turning. 55 00:04:52,084 --> 00:04:54,587 - Ooh... - So how's Whitney holding up? 56 00:04:54,753 --> 00:04:58,591 His dad's still in the hospital, so he's been working extra shifts at the store. 57 00:04:58,757 --> 00:05:00,676 It's tough running a family business. 58 00:05:00,843 --> 00:05:04,930 He secretly wants his dad to sell it. He doesn't want it when he graduates. 59 00:05:05,097 --> 00:05:08,684 I don't blame him. I don't see myself being a farmer when I grow up. 60 00:05:08,851 --> 00:05:11,520 - Well, what do you want to do? - I'm not sure 61 00:05:11,687 --> 00:05:15,608 as long as it doesn't involve putting on a suit and doing a lot of flying. 62 00:05:17,359 --> 00:05:20,196 I dropped my camera. 63 00:05:20,779 --> 00:05:22,740 What'd you bring that thing for anyway? 64 00:05:22,865 --> 00:05:25,576 I'm not out here doing this butt-bashing thing for fun. 65 00:05:25,659 --> 00:05:28,412 These woods are like the Bermuda triangle of Smallville. 66 00:05:29,038 --> 00:05:32,208 People come in here, and when they leave they can't remember a thing. 67 00:05:32,374 --> 00:05:35,503 There've been dozens of incidents the past 10 years. 68 00:05:35,669 --> 00:05:39,340 - I'll go get you your camera. - Thank you. 69 00:05:43,511 --> 00:05:45,930 The stories in these woods go back to the civil war. 70 00:05:46,096 --> 00:05:48,349 No, what I'm talking about happened a week ago. 71 00:05:48,516 --> 00:05:51,060 Surveyors from rickman industries came out screaming 72 00:05:51,227 --> 00:05:54,104 - and can't remember what happened. - You have a theory. 73 00:05:54,438 --> 00:05:57,274 - Kyle tippett. - The guy who sells weird sculptures? 74 00:05:57,441 --> 00:06:00,736 Don't you think it's odd that he lives all alone out here in the woods? 75 00:06:02,363 --> 00:06:04,448 Yeah, Clark, so did the unabomber. 76 00:06:06,867 --> 00:06:07,910 Lana. 77 00:06:08,702 --> 00:06:11,205 - Stay with the horses. - —okay. Uh... 78 00:06:11,372 --> 00:06:14,124 Whoa, whoa, whoa. Okay, okay. 79 00:06:14,375 --> 00:06:16,126 Easy, easy. 80 00:06:36,021 --> 00:06:37,314 Get away from her! 81 00:06:39,316 --> 00:06:43,153 - You okay? - Yeah. Yeah, I'm fine. 82 00:07:03,173 --> 00:07:05,092 What do you think happened, son? 83 00:07:05,259 --> 00:07:09,388 I don't know, but it just doesn't look like he's trying to hurt her. 84 00:07:11,599 --> 00:07:15,102 - Okay, Nell. Thanks. Bye. - How's Lana? 85 00:07:15,269 --> 00:07:17,563 A mild concussion. Other than that, she's fine. 86 00:07:17,730 --> 00:07:20,190 - And Nell? - That's a different story. 87 00:07:20,357 --> 00:07:23,527 She wants Clark to go to the police and say he saw Kyle 88 00:07:23,694 --> 00:07:25,237 spook Lana's horse and attack her. 89 00:07:25,321 --> 00:07:26,447 That's not what I saw. 90 00:07:26,530 --> 00:07:28,741 I don't think we've heard the end of this. 91 00:07:29,366 --> 00:07:32,119 Did Kyle seem at all dangerous to you? 92 00:07:32,286 --> 00:07:35,914 He seemed scared. 93 00:07:36,081 --> 00:07:39,918 Chloe said some surveyors were spooked last week, and now us. 94 00:07:40,002 --> 00:07:43,547 - I wonder if there's a connection. - Jonathan, go talk to Kyle. Get this cleared up. 95 00:07:43,714 --> 00:07:45,466 - Yeah. - No, I'll go. 96 00:07:45,633 --> 00:07:48,636 - I don't think that's a good idea. - It's not like he can hurt me. 97 00:07:49,345 --> 00:07:50,638 That is not the point. 98 00:07:51,305 --> 00:07:56,143 Dad, I understand what it's like to be hidden from the world. 99 00:07:56,310 --> 00:07:57,978 Give me a shot. 100 00:08:01,065 --> 00:08:04,735 - Do you know where Kyle lives? - I just follow the trail of bad sculptures. 101 00:08:13,577 --> 00:08:16,288 Miss hardwick, I'm surprised to find you in Smallville. 102 00:08:16,413 --> 00:08:17,831 It grows on you after a while. 103 00:08:17,998 --> 00:08:20,334 Don't encourage him, Victoria. 104 00:08:20,834 --> 00:08:22,044 Ifsfunny. 105 00:08:22,127 --> 00:08:25,839 I was just saying what this town needs is more pesticides in the water supply. 106 00:08:26,006 --> 00:08:29,301 Now, don't tell me you mind someone else sharing your little sandbox. 107 00:08:29,385 --> 00:08:32,262 Only when they're polluting it. Hello, Bob. 108 00:08:32,429 --> 00:08:33,639 Lex? 109 00:08:35,766 --> 00:08:37,726 I'll leave you boys alone. 110 00:08:41,271 --> 00:08:44,942 Photos are a bit over the top, but I like what you've done with the place. 111 00:08:45,025 --> 00:08:47,444 Oh, it's only temporary. 112 00:08:48,195 --> 00:08:50,364 Here, have a button. 113 00:08:50,781 --> 00:08:54,284 Enough of these, and they won't notice you're rendering the town uninhabitable. 114 00:08:54,868 --> 00:08:56,286 I'm just like you, Lex. 115 00:08:56,453 --> 00:08:59,623 A government employee sets my emissions levels, and I abide. 116 00:08:59,790 --> 00:09:01,041 Do you have an objection? 117 00:09:01,208 --> 00:09:04,545 Let's call it an interest. Smallville's my home now. 118 00:09:04,712 --> 00:09:08,799 That's right. Yes, Lionel had mentioned that he'd exiled you here. 119 00:09:08,966 --> 00:09:12,302 - Had dinner with him a couple weeks ago. - Yeah? What happened? 120 00:09:12,469 --> 00:09:15,097 Somebody more important cancel on him? 121 00:09:16,473 --> 00:09:20,811 Don't worry, Lex, I'll keep my concerns away from the Luthors. 122 00:09:20,978 --> 00:09:25,983 I found the perfect place for the plant. It's out of the way, it's near the river. 123 00:09:26,150 --> 00:09:28,318 - The Kent farm? - Hm. 124 00:09:28,652 --> 00:09:30,571 I assume you've approached them. 125 00:09:30,738 --> 00:09:31,905 It's just a formality. 126 00:09:32,239 --> 00:09:36,910 The way licenses and zoning permits always seem to be a formality for you. 127 00:09:37,077 --> 00:09:41,832 I know the kents, and not even you can convince them to sell that farm. 128 00:09:42,833 --> 00:09:45,502 You'd be surprised. 129 00:09:45,919 --> 00:09:48,922 Trust me, Bob, you're not that charming. 130 00:10:26,210 --> 00:10:28,712 You're trespassing. 131 00:10:28,879 --> 00:10:30,464 How'd you do that? 132 00:10:30,631 --> 00:10:35,135 Magic. Haven't you heard of crazy Kyle who lives in the woods by himself? 133 00:10:35,302 --> 00:10:39,223 He's somewhere between bigfoot and the Blair witch. 134 00:10:40,474 --> 00:10:44,353 _|'m__ -Clark Kent, Jonathan and Martha's son. 135 00:10:44,520 --> 00:10:45,813 How'd you know? 136 00:10:45,979 --> 00:10:48,148 I live in a trailer, not a cave. 137 00:10:52,110 --> 00:10:54,822 I wanted to talk to you about what happened this afternoon. 138 00:10:54,988 --> 00:10:56,281 You mean the girl? 139 00:10:56,406 --> 00:10:59,076 The horse threw her, and I made sure she was breathing. 140 00:10:59,326 --> 00:11:02,830 So you don't make a habit of scaring people out of the woods 141 00:11:02,996 --> 00:11:04,623 and spooking their horses? 142 00:11:05,833 --> 00:11:09,419 If I wanted to explain myself all the time, I'd get a job. 143 00:11:09,586 --> 00:11:14,258 But I left that world behind for a reason. Goodbye. 144 00:11:15,592 --> 00:11:17,344 Why are you so unfriendly? 145 00:11:17,511 --> 00:11:20,430 - Because I'm not interested in friends. - Everyone needs a friend. 146 00:11:20,681 --> 00:11:22,766 No, they don't... 147 00:11:23,684 --> 00:11:26,019 Because they'll always betray you in the end. 148 00:11:33,819 --> 00:11:35,821 J“ she's a wannabe hero... j“ 149 00:11:35,904 --> 00:11:37,197 how are you feeling? 150 00:11:37,364 --> 00:11:39,700 Better, thanks. 151 00:11:40,701 --> 00:11:43,787 Nell said you're going to talk to the police. 152 00:11:43,954 --> 00:11:46,498 Actually, I went out and spoke to Kyle. 153 00:11:46,957 --> 00:11:48,667 You talked to that psycho? 154 00:11:55,299 --> 00:11:57,175 He said he was making sure Lana was okay. 155 00:11:57,718 --> 00:12:00,304 - Do you believe him? - Yeah, I think I do. 156 00:12:00,470 --> 00:12:02,806 If I were there, I would have done something. 157 00:12:02,890 --> 00:12:06,894 J“ better than I do relieve me from myself... j“ 158 00:12:08,395 --> 00:12:10,564 - do you remember anything? - Not really. 159 00:12:12,566 --> 00:12:15,402 I gotta get home. I'm glad you're okay. 160 00:12:21,158 --> 00:12:22,993 That looked uncomfortable. 161 00:12:23,660 --> 00:12:26,246 Listen, has Bob rickman been by the farm? 162 00:12:26,663 --> 00:12:30,000 - Why would he be interested in us? - He's interested in buying your land. 163 00:12:31,168 --> 00:12:33,754 You have met my dad. Why are you even worried? 164 00:12:33,921 --> 00:12:38,008 I've seen rickman talk people out of house and home. He's a locust, Clark. 165 00:12:38,175 --> 00:12:41,511 He tears through a community and betrays anyone who trusts him. 166 00:12:41,678 --> 00:12:44,348 Tell your dad to be careful. 167 00:12:45,766 --> 00:12:47,309 Okay. 168 00:12:50,437 --> 00:12:53,690 Hello, Kyle. Wondering when you'd stop by. 169 00:12:53,857 --> 00:12:55,609 We had an agreement. 170 00:12:55,776 --> 00:12:59,696 You do whatever you want with the rest of the world, but leave this town alone. 171 00:12:59,863 --> 00:13:03,450 Well, we made those rules a long time ago. The world's changed, Kyle. 172 00:13:03,700 --> 00:13:07,371 Maybe it's time the public knew the whole truth about Bob rickman. 173 00:13:09,539 --> 00:13:11,833 The public believes whatever I tell them. 174 00:13:11,959 --> 00:13:15,045 I spent nine years honing my skill while you hid in the woods 175 00:13:15,212 --> 00:13:17,255 because you were afraid. 176 00:13:18,966 --> 00:13:22,636 Take my hand. See how afraid I am. 177 00:13:29,226 --> 00:13:31,561 You've been warned. 178 00:13:44,324 --> 00:13:46,243 Kyle, what are you doing here? 179 00:13:46,410 --> 00:13:48,620 I just registered a complaint. 180 00:13:50,080 --> 00:13:51,832 What do you have against rickman? 181 00:13:51,999 --> 00:13:54,876 There used to be a time when people minded their own business. 182 00:13:55,002 --> 00:13:56,837 Hey, tippett! 183 00:13:57,004 --> 00:13:58,755 - And what's your problem? - You are. 184 00:13:58,922 --> 00:14:01,258 Touch Lana lang again, and I'll take care of you. 185 00:14:01,425 --> 00:14:05,178 - Whitney, back off. - I've got my eye on you. 186 00:14:06,263 --> 00:14:08,932 - That's why I don't come into town. - You want a ride home? 187 00:14:09,099 --> 00:14:10,350 Why are you so nice to me? 188 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:13,353 You're not a bad guy. You're just not a people person. 189 00:14:13,854 --> 00:14:16,398 - What gave that away? - You want a ride or not? 190 00:14:16,565 --> 00:14:18,442 Yeah, I gotta stop and get groceries. 191 00:14:18,608 --> 00:14:20,068 No problem. 192 00:14:22,946 --> 00:14:24,781 Excuse me. 193 00:14:27,701 --> 00:14:31,705 I'm sorry, I couldn't help overhearing. Are you having a problem with Kyle tippett? 194 00:14:31,872 --> 00:14:33,457 Yeah, he attacked my girlfriend. 195 00:14:36,793 --> 00:14:38,003 Maybe I can help. 196 00:14:45,927 --> 00:14:47,971 Thanks for the ride, I really appreciate it. 197 00:14:48,138 --> 00:14:50,974 Next time, don't talk my ear off. 198 00:14:51,141 --> 00:14:53,977 Hey, um, why were you at rickman's? 199 00:14:54,144 --> 00:14:55,979 Why were you at rickman's? 200 00:14:56,146 --> 00:14:58,482 I heard a rumor he was trying to buy our farm. 201 00:14:58,565 --> 00:15:00,150 Stay away from him. 202 00:15:01,568 --> 00:15:04,488 Do you miss it? Regular life, I mean? 203 00:15:06,490 --> 00:15:09,993 Some people weren't meant to have a regular life, Clark. 204 00:15:43,026 --> 00:15:44,694 Vvhhney. 205 00:16:42,544 --> 00:16:45,297 They're booking Kyle for assault. 206 00:16:45,797 --> 00:16:48,466 All right, what happened, guys? 207 00:16:48,633 --> 00:16:53,054 I saw Kyle in town. He blew me off, so I came out here to talk. 208 00:16:53,388 --> 00:16:55,515 You drove out here in the middle of the night? 209 00:16:56,141 --> 00:17:00,437 Yeah. I had a feeling he was gonna attack Lana again. 210 00:17:00,604 --> 00:17:03,064 Next thing I know, he attacks me with a bat. 211 00:17:03,231 --> 00:17:05,233 Is that what happened? 212 00:17:05,400 --> 00:17:07,485 I did see Kyle swing at Whitney, but... 213 00:17:08,486 --> 00:17:09,654 But what? 214 00:17:11,239 --> 00:17:13,992 Kyle says Whitney swung at him first. 215 00:17:14,075 --> 00:17:15,702 That's crazy. Why would I do that? 216 00:17:15,869 --> 00:17:18,330 I don't know. None of this makes any sense. 217 00:17:18,496 --> 00:17:22,292 Yes, it does. First he attacks Lana, then he comes after me. 218 00:17:22,500 --> 00:17:25,545 - The guy needs to be locked up! - We've all had a rough night. 219 00:17:25,712 --> 00:17:28,131 - Just calm down. - You saw it with your own eyes. 220 00:17:28,298 --> 00:17:32,469 That freak tried to kill me! Now you're saying it's my fault? 221 00:17:41,436 --> 00:17:43,939 J“ it seems like you've mistaken me... j“ 222 00:17:44,064 --> 00:17:48,318 he's been a hermit for years, and suddenly he's one of Smallville's most wanted. 223 00:17:48,485 --> 00:17:51,780 - Something must have made him snap. - I think it's Bob rickman. 224 00:17:51,947 --> 00:17:54,658 Yeah, but what does our rural rodin have against rickman 225 00:17:54,824 --> 00:17:57,577 other than the obvious poisoning-the-environment angle? 226 00:17:57,744 --> 00:18:00,997 I don't know. Could you do some digging, find a connection? 227 00:18:01,164 --> 00:18:04,501 Yeah, absolutely. Sounds like an interesting story. 228 00:18:04,668 --> 00:18:07,212 Tree-hugging hermit versus pesticide tycoon. 229 00:18:09,506 --> 00:18:13,218 - What do you think they have in common? - Definitely not their grooming habits. 230 00:18:14,886 --> 00:18:17,013 Lana. 231 00:18:18,765 --> 00:18:20,016 Hey, what's wrong? 232 00:18:20,517 --> 00:18:22,686 Can you give us a minute? 233 00:18:28,858 --> 00:18:32,195 Whitney said you accused him of attacking Kyle. 234 00:18:32,362 --> 00:18:34,364 I didn't accuse him. I have some questions. 235 00:18:34,614 --> 00:18:36,616 - Like what? - Like why was he there? 236 00:18:36,783 --> 00:18:38,743 He was just trying to talk to him. 237 00:18:38,910 --> 00:18:41,246 We both know Whitney can be a little overzealous 238 00:18:41,413 --> 00:18:43,873 but his heart's in the right place. 239 00:18:44,040 --> 00:18:47,043 I just don't think Kyle would do that. He doesn't seem violent. 240 00:18:47,377 --> 00:18:49,421 You can tell from knowing him for two days? 241 00:18:50,046 --> 00:18:52,799 He's lived in the woods alone for 10 years. 242 00:18:52,966 --> 00:18:55,135 But that makes him odd, not dangerous. 243 00:18:55,302 --> 00:18:57,262 Whitney wouldn't attack anybody. 244 00:18:57,554 --> 00:18:59,306 He strung me up in a field. 245 00:19:02,559 --> 00:19:06,062 So that's what this is about? You haven't forgiven him. 246 00:19:07,397 --> 00:19:10,400 Lana, I just think there's something else going on here. 247 00:19:10,567 --> 00:19:14,070 Yeah, there is. You're looking for an excuse to knock Whitney. 248 00:19:14,988 --> 00:19:17,615 You know what he's going through right now with his dad. 249 00:19:18,158 --> 00:19:22,746 If you don't like him, just say it. Don't pretend to be his friend. 250 00:19:41,681 --> 00:19:44,351 You know, a barn's no place for shoes like that. 251 00:19:44,517 --> 00:19:46,478 Didn't like them that much anyway. 252 00:19:46,936 --> 00:19:49,022 Bob rickman, rickman industries. 253 00:19:49,189 --> 00:19:51,274 I know who you are. 254 00:19:54,110 --> 00:19:55,612 You probably know why I'm here. 255 00:19:56,112 --> 00:20:01,117 I hear you're interested in this farm, and you're a very persuasive fellow. 256 00:20:01,284 --> 00:20:04,829 I gotta tell you, there's not a snowball's chance in hell I'd consider selling, 257 00:20:04,913 --> 00:20:07,749 especially not to rickman industries. 258 00:20:09,376 --> 00:20:11,002 You got a problem with progress? 259 00:20:11,127 --> 00:20:14,714 No. I'm skeptical about anybody who thinks they can solve my problems with money. 260 00:20:14,881 --> 00:20:16,466 Why is that? 261 00:20:16,633 --> 00:20:21,137 Well, because if I was interested in money, I wouldn't be a farmer, would I? 262 00:20:21,304 --> 00:20:23,556 If you'll excuse me, I got some real work to do. 263 00:20:34,317 --> 00:20:38,405 - What happened? You all right? - Oh, I think I twisted my ankle. 264 00:20:39,489 --> 00:20:42,325 I guess you were right about these shoes. 265 00:20:43,243 --> 00:20:45,120 Could you give me a hand? 266 00:21:23,283 --> 00:21:26,703 Now, are you sure I can't convince you to change your mind? 267 00:21:28,663 --> 00:21:30,748 How could you do this without telling me? 268 00:21:30,874 --> 00:21:33,042 What happened to "this land is our legacy"? 269 00:21:33,209 --> 00:21:37,130 - What's going on, guys? - Your father sold the farm to Bob rickman. 270 00:21:37,380 --> 00:21:40,467 What? How? 271 00:21:40,633 --> 00:21:43,136 One minute I'm telling him he doesn't stand a chance. 272 00:21:43,303 --> 00:21:45,305 The next, I got a signed contract. 273 00:21:45,472 --> 00:21:48,641 I called our lawyer. He said he can't do anything until he sees the contract 274 00:21:48,725 --> 00:21:52,228 but the devil-made-me-do-it argument wouldn't hold up in court. 275 00:21:52,395 --> 00:21:54,898 - Just can't believe I did this. - What did rickman do? 276 00:21:55,231 --> 00:21:57,111 He made his case, he shook my hand. That was it. 277 00:21:57,192 --> 00:22:01,070 - It can't be that easy. - How else do you explain my signature? 278 00:22:04,324 --> 00:22:06,159 - I know someone who can help. - No! 279 00:22:06,576 --> 00:22:08,745 I will not owe Lex Luthor anything, thank you. 280 00:22:08,912 --> 00:22:12,081 Right now, you don't have anything to owe. 281 00:22:22,509 --> 00:22:25,512 So, what time are you working at the store tomorrow? 282 00:22:32,018 --> 00:22:35,188 Ouch. What's that all about? 283 00:22:35,355 --> 00:22:38,900 I won't cave on my opinion of Kyle tippett. It put me on the outs with Lana. 284 00:22:39,192 --> 00:22:41,444 So you're Atticus. 285 00:22:41,611 --> 00:22:43,863 Atticus Finch, to kill a mockingbird? 286 00:22:44,030 --> 00:22:46,032 - Never read it. - You should. 287 00:22:46,199 --> 00:22:49,869 You two have a lot in common. Small-town heroes, believe in the truth, 288 00:22:50,036 --> 00:22:52,038 not willing to back down. 289 00:22:52,205 --> 00:22:53,540 How's it end? 290 00:22:53,706 --> 00:22:56,876 It's not about the ending. It's about the journey. 291 00:23:00,713 --> 00:23:04,342 What kills me is that I know I'm right. I just wish I could get them to see it. 292 00:23:04,634 --> 00:23:06,970 That, my friend, is the key to leadership, 293 00:23:07,136 --> 00:23:09,389 knowing you're right and convincing everyone. 294 00:23:09,556 --> 00:23:12,225 If you can do that, the world's your oyster. 295 00:23:12,392 --> 00:23:15,061 Right now, I'd settle for getting our farm back. 296 00:23:15,228 --> 00:23:18,731 The good news is, the deal's three times market value. 297 00:23:18,898 --> 00:23:22,860 The bad news is, it's ironclad, meaning it'll take a dozen extra lawyers. 298 00:23:23,403 --> 00:23:25,405 Fortunately, I've got an army of them. 299 00:23:26,781 --> 00:23:29,325 For once I think my parents will be glad for your help. 300 00:23:29,701 --> 00:23:32,203 I wonder what rickman said to convince your father. 301 00:23:32,370 --> 00:23:35,873 I know the farm's in debt, but he'll pave it and turn it into a wasteland, 302 00:23:36,040 --> 00:23:37,917 hardly better than the offers I made. 303 00:23:38,084 --> 00:23:40,670 I just know my father would never sell the farm. 304 00:23:40,837 --> 00:23:44,340 Except that he did. Rickman's known for getting past people's defenses 305 00:23:44,507 --> 00:23:48,595 but that's just good business. Unless you think there's more to it than that. 306 00:23:55,143 --> 00:23:56,436 Where are you going? 307 00:24:03,109 --> 00:24:06,029 Got a call you had a problem, Mr. Rickman. 308 00:24:06,195 --> 00:24:09,449 Yes, thank you for coming by, deputy. 309 00:24:09,782 --> 00:24:11,868 No problem. 310 00:24:15,455 --> 00:24:17,624 I need you to take care of an old friend. 311 00:24:29,886 --> 00:24:33,014 Let's go, on your feet. You have a visitor here. 312 00:24:50,657 --> 00:24:51,908 Kyle! 313 00:25:45,128 --> 00:25:46,295 How bad? 314 00:25:47,088 --> 00:25:52,009 It's no worse than when ozzy snorted that row of fire ants down in queensland. 315 00:25:53,094 --> 00:25:54,554 Is this guy really a doctor? 316 00:25:55,221 --> 00:25:58,975 He was. Now he's more of an on-call specialist. 317 00:25:59,142 --> 00:26:02,145 You know, actors, rock stars, billionaires' sons. 318 00:26:02,562 --> 00:26:04,480 - How do you know him? - Long story. 319 00:26:04,647 --> 00:26:07,066 What's a guy gotta do to get a drink around here? 320 00:26:07,233 --> 00:26:09,068 Finish sewing. 321 00:26:09,235 --> 00:26:13,406 Don't worry, Toby appreciates discretion. Nobody will ever know Kyle was here. 322 00:26:14,907 --> 00:26:18,161 I'm curious, why did you think I'd be willing to harbor a fugitive? 323 00:26:18,745 --> 00:26:23,249 My parents would freak, and if I took him to a hospital, they'd put him back in jail. 324 00:26:23,416 --> 00:26:25,001 You're the only one I could trust. 325 00:26:25,168 --> 00:26:28,921 All in all, it's easier than that knife wound of yours. 326 00:26:29,589 --> 00:26:33,843 Club zero, remember that? Blood all over my mustang. 327 00:26:35,261 --> 00:26:36,304 Can we talk to him now? 328 00:26:36,471 --> 00:26:39,348 I gave him something for the pain. 329 00:26:39,515 --> 00:26:42,268 It's lights out until the morning. 330 00:26:43,269 --> 00:26:45,354 My usual payment? 331 00:26:46,689 --> 00:26:48,149 Brown bag on my desk. 332 00:26:51,068 --> 00:26:54,781 - See you, Toby. - Lex. 333 00:26:55,114 --> 00:26:56,949 You'd better get home. It's late. 334 00:27:00,953 --> 00:27:04,707 Hey, Atticus, you may want to change your shirt. 335 00:27:28,481 --> 00:27:29,816 Hi, Clark. 336 00:27:29,982 --> 00:27:33,152 You're the last person I expected to find here. 337 00:27:33,569 --> 00:27:36,155 I heard Kyle tippett escaped. I was a little freaked out. 338 00:27:36,739 --> 00:27:38,324 He's not coming after anybody. 339 00:27:38,991 --> 00:27:41,369 - How do you know? - I just do. 340 00:27:44,163 --> 00:27:45,915 Sorry I bothered you. 341 00:27:46,249 --> 00:27:50,336 If you were worried, why did you walk all the way over here instead of calling? 342 00:27:51,921 --> 00:27:54,841 I don't know. I thought you might've changed your opinion. 343 00:27:55,007 --> 00:27:58,010 Well, if you came over for an apology, you're out of luck. 344 00:27:58,177 --> 00:28:02,598 Clark, he escaped from jail. You have to admit it looks pretty bad. 345 00:28:02,765 --> 00:28:06,102 - You don't know the whole story. - Then tell me. What is it? 346 00:28:06,519 --> 00:28:10,523 I don't know yet. You've already made up your mind about him, so what do you care? 347 00:28:11,607 --> 00:28:15,444 I wanted to clear the air and preserve our friendship 348 00:28:15,611 --> 00:28:18,531 but now I don't even know why I bothered. 349 00:28:26,163 --> 00:28:27,707 Here you go. 350 00:28:27,874 --> 00:28:28,875 Thank you. 351 00:28:31,961 --> 00:28:34,130 Hello, Lex. 352 00:28:38,384 --> 00:28:41,387 Oh, come on, Lex, this art of war stuff is for amateurs. 353 00:28:41,637 --> 00:28:44,223 It's not that. I just don't like you. 354 00:28:49,979 --> 00:28:53,858 So my attorney tells me that my purchase of the Kent farm is being challenged. 355 00:28:53,983 --> 00:28:57,570 I warned you the kents were a tough nut to crack. 356 00:28:59,405 --> 00:29:03,993 I recognize LuthorCorp lawyers when I see them. Why are you involved? 357 00:29:04,160 --> 00:29:07,663 Smallville's my home, and the kents are my friends. 358 00:29:12,084 --> 00:29:14,670 Well, with friends like you, Lex... 359 00:29:18,925 --> 00:29:20,593 Don't touch me. 360 00:29:22,929 --> 00:29:26,307 Speaking of old friends, I heard Kyle tippett escaped from jail. 361 00:29:27,767 --> 00:29:29,769 Now, why do you assume we're old friends? 362 00:29:30,436 --> 00:29:31,812 Just a rumor. 363 00:29:32,605 --> 00:29:33,856 Have you seen him? 364 00:29:34,273 --> 00:29:38,527 I never met the man, but I'll be sure to pass on your regards when I do. 365 00:29:43,366 --> 00:29:46,285 How'd you get my dad to sign that contract? 366 00:29:46,452 --> 00:29:48,704 Oh, you must be the Kent boy. 367 00:29:48,871 --> 00:29:52,375 I'm a good businessman. No hard feelings, huh? 368 00:30:16,941 --> 00:30:20,653 I spent the morning delving into the world of agriculture equipment 369 00:30:20,820 --> 00:30:23,864 and it seems that Kyle and rickman were partners in the '80s. 370 00:30:24,031 --> 00:30:25,700 - They sold farm equipment? - Yeah. 371 00:30:25,866 --> 00:30:29,120 They were salesmen of the year three years running, '89, '90, '91. 372 00:30:29,286 --> 00:30:32,581 The next year, rickman started his own company, and Kyle went walden. 373 00:30:33,082 --> 00:30:34,917 - What happened? - I don't know 374 00:30:35,084 --> 00:30:37,044 but I found this story in the ledger. 375 00:30:37,253 --> 00:30:39,505 "Salesmen trapped in car after meteor shower." 376 00:30:39,672 --> 00:30:43,426 I'm guessing whatever's going on started that sunny October day, 12 years ago. 377 00:30:44,176 --> 00:30:46,595 - Let's go ask him. - Wait, you know where he is? 378 00:30:58,024 --> 00:30:59,108 Where's Kyle? 379 00:30:59,942 --> 00:31:00,942 Who? 380 00:31:03,029 --> 00:31:05,072 I think I know where he went. 381 00:31:19,545 --> 00:31:21,630 I appreciate the help, but I'm done here. 382 00:31:21,797 --> 00:31:24,550 - We know rickman was your partner. - A million years ago. 383 00:31:24,675 --> 00:31:27,053 What happened to you guys in that meteor shower? 384 00:31:27,219 --> 00:31:30,639 Trust me, you're not the only ones that were affected by it. 385 00:31:30,806 --> 00:31:34,643 What's going on with you and rickman? How did he get my dad to sell our farm? 386 00:31:37,730 --> 00:31:42,068 You know, until that day, we were the worst salesmen to ever carry a catalog. 387 00:31:42,234 --> 00:31:44,904 All that changed after they pulled us out of that car. 388 00:31:44,987 --> 00:31:48,324 With a handshake we could get people to do whatever we wanted them to do, 389 00:31:48,407 --> 00:31:51,160 buy a tractor, stand on one leg. 390 00:31:51,327 --> 00:31:53,120 You had the power of persuasion? 391 00:31:53,287 --> 00:31:54,330 How long does it last? 392 00:31:54,497 --> 00:31:56,582 Until the person does what I tell them to do. 393 00:31:56,749 --> 00:31:59,919 It could be two minutes, two hours. 394 00:32:00,086 --> 00:32:02,088 Then they come out of it without a memory. 395 00:32:02,254 --> 00:32:03,839 What happens if they can't do it? 396 00:32:04,006 --> 00:32:08,302 They keep trying unless they're forcibly snapped out of it, like your friend Whitney. 397 00:32:08,928 --> 00:32:12,014 Well, it sounds good in theory, but how about you prove it? 398 00:32:12,181 --> 00:32:13,224 - Chloe. - What? 399 00:32:13,390 --> 00:32:15,017 The guy lives in a crappy trailer. 400 00:32:15,184 --> 00:32:18,187 If he has this power, he'd use it to sell these sculptures. 401 00:32:18,354 --> 00:32:20,606 It's dangerous. 402 00:32:20,940 --> 00:32:23,526 I'm used to living on the edge. 403 00:32:37,623 --> 00:32:42,878 You have feelings for Clark, don't you, Chloe? You see him, and you want him. 404 00:32:43,045 --> 00:32:48,509 All this time, you've been hiding it. Now you can show him. 405 00:33:11,824 --> 00:33:13,993 Okay, come on, I'm ready. 406 00:33:18,581 --> 00:33:21,584 What? Why are you looking at me like that? 407 00:33:22,168 --> 00:33:25,045 And why is my mouth minty? 408 00:33:26,255 --> 00:33:28,549 Let's just say he proved his point. 409 00:33:30,342 --> 00:33:32,386 Oh, god, did I just...? 410 00:33:32,928 --> 00:33:35,764 Don't worry, it was fine. 411 00:33:37,558 --> 00:33:41,604 Well, now that the party trick's over, I gotta hit the road. 412 00:33:42,438 --> 00:33:46,025 Wait, you have these gifts, but you hid in the woods. Why? 413 00:33:46,192 --> 00:33:49,028 Because I was scared that I wouldn't be able to control it 414 00:33:49,195 --> 00:33:52,114 - and I'd wind up like Bob. - What happened between you two? 415 00:33:52,281 --> 00:33:55,659 - Why does he want to kill you? - He knows that I know his secret 416 00:33:55,743 --> 00:33:58,537 and I threatened to expose him if he built a plant here. 417 00:33:58,704 --> 00:34:01,707 Yeah, but he's been destroying communities like this for years. 418 00:34:01,874 --> 00:34:05,127 - How come you let him get away with it? - I wanted to be left alone! 419 00:34:05,294 --> 00:34:09,215 - If it wasn't here, it wasn't my problem. - My dad lost our farm because of you. 420 00:34:09,506 --> 00:34:12,551 Do you know what it's like to have to hide because of who you are? 421 00:34:12,718 --> 00:34:14,637 Yes, I do. 422 00:34:14,803 --> 00:34:18,974 But when you have a gift, you can't just hide in a hole and hope it goes away. 423 00:34:25,397 --> 00:34:26,649 How did you get in? 424 00:34:27,066 --> 00:34:30,486 Oh, your guard at the front gate let me through. He's a great guy. 425 00:34:30,653 --> 00:34:32,488 I didn't realize we had a meeting. 426 00:34:32,821 --> 00:34:35,574 We don't. I come with an olive branch. 427 00:34:36,158 --> 00:34:38,285 You can call off your lawyers. 428 00:34:38,494 --> 00:34:41,455 I'm dropping the Kent farm as a proposed site. 429 00:34:42,748 --> 00:34:45,501 What's the matter? Losing your touch? 430 00:34:48,254 --> 00:34:50,923 I've just decided Smallville really isn't worth the hassle. 431 00:34:51,131 --> 00:34:55,177 - Ah. - At least I know where I'm not wanted. 432 00:34:55,344 --> 00:34:58,681 Okay, then. Thanks for stopping by. 433 00:34:59,014 --> 00:35:02,059 Well, since you won, how about it? Truce? 434 00:35:22,663 --> 00:35:25,165 - Hello? - Lex, it's me. 435 00:35:25,332 --> 00:35:27,001 What's going on? 436 00:35:27,167 --> 00:35:29,837 I'm with Kyle. He wants to go public about rickman. 437 00:35:30,004 --> 00:35:32,840 No kidding? What does he know? 438 00:35:33,007 --> 00:35:34,675 Enough to bring him down. 439 00:35:34,842 --> 00:35:38,095 All right, I'm coming to pick you up. Where are you? 440 00:35:55,529 --> 00:35:57,823 I called friends at the planet and the inquisitor. 441 00:35:58,073 --> 00:36:00,242 Would you be willing to talk to them? 442 00:36:00,409 --> 00:36:01,994 I'll do what I have to to stop him. 443 00:36:02,745 --> 00:36:05,914 Get in. I have to fill up if we're going to Metropolis. 444 00:36:06,498 --> 00:36:07,750 Thanks, Lex. 445 00:36:24,350 --> 00:36:25,350 Lex? 446 00:36:32,441 --> 00:36:34,610 What's going on? 447 00:36:43,202 --> 00:36:45,287 Rickman's got to him! 448 00:37:14,400 --> 00:37:18,987 Clark, you have some explaining to do. 449 00:37:30,416 --> 00:37:32,334 What just happened? 450 00:37:32,501 --> 00:37:34,336 I have my suspicions. 451 00:37:34,503 --> 00:37:36,922 I hate to think that you failed to get the job done. 452 00:37:37,089 --> 00:37:41,593 Relax, failing isn't something I do. 453 00:37:45,431 --> 00:37:47,766 Just in case. 454 00:38:06,452 --> 00:38:10,539 I always knew you were keeping secrets from me, Clark. 455 00:38:11,540 --> 00:38:15,043 But I never thought they were this good. 456 00:38:27,639 --> 00:38:32,060 Clark, you know that guy you're trying to protect? 457 00:38:32,227 --> 00:38:33,729 I'm gonna shoot him now. 458 00:38:36,565 --> 00:38:38,901 There you are. 459 00:38:41,320 --> 00:38:43,530 Don't do this. I'm your friend. 460 00:38:43,697 --> 00:38:49,077 Oh, please. You think I don't see the way your parents look at me, 461 00:38:49,244 --> 00:38:53,749 the way half the town looks at me? You're no different. 462 00:38:53,999 --> 00:38:59,254 Friendship's a fairy tale, Clark. Respect and fear are the best you can hope for. 463 00:38:59,505 --> 00:39:01,590 - Rickman's doing this to you. - What if he did? 464 00:39:01,757 --> 00:39:05,177 - You hate rickman. - You can learn a lot from those you hate. 465 00:40:10,409 --> 00:40:11,868 Hello, Bob. 466 00:40:19,710 --> 00:40:20,752 Lex! 467 00:40:24,923 --> 00:40:26,300 [Gunshofl 468 00:40:32,806 --> 00:40:34,391 I always was the better salesman. 469 00:40:37,394 --> 00:40:38,437 Are you okay? 470 00:40:42,399 --> 00:40:44,401 I saw you get shot, Clark. 471 00:40:46,236 --> 00:40:50,115 Don't worry. Just don't hide in the woods like I did. 472 00:40:51,241 --> 00:40:54,911 You got a gift. Use it to do great things. 473 00:40:55,662 --> 00:40:57,664 I think I'll do the same with mine. 474 00:41:02,252 --> 00:41:05,172 I can't believe each one of these bruises was a bullet. 475 00:41:05,756 --> 00:41:07,841 - Sorry. - Guess that answers that question. 476 00:41:09,426 --> 00:41:13,180 It's weird. I get shot at, and the bullets are fired by my best friend. 477 00:41:15,766 --> 00:41:18,685 - What do you think happened to Kyle? - I don't know, 478 00:41:18,852 --> 00:41:21,772 but I think he's out in the world trying to make a difference now. 479 00:41:24,608 --> 00:41:27,944 Hi, I hope I'm not interrupting. 480 00:41:28,278 --> 00:41:30,447 No, come on in. 481 00:41:32,366 --> 00:41:34,868 We'll, uh, be outside. 482 00:41:38,288 --> 00:41:41,041 I didn't know if we were still talking. 483 00:41:42,125 --> 00:41:45,629 I'm not sure what happened with Kyle, and it's really not important 484 00:41:45,796 --> 00:41:49,966 because I think our friendship is worth more than one argument. 485 00:41:50,133 --> 00:41:52,219 Yeah, me too. 486 00:41:55,472 --> 00:41:57,974 You know, I thought we were done there for a while. 487 00:41:58,141 --> 00:42:00,977 You and me are gonna be friends for a very long time. 488 00:42:01,144 --> 00:42:04,815 We may have our ups and downs, but that's just the way it works. 489 00:42:08,568 --> 00:42:10,696 Did Chloe really kiss you? 490 00:42:27,921 --> 00:42:29,423 Clark. 491 00:42:29,589 --> 00:42:31,091 Hey. 492 00:42:31,258 --> 00:42:37,514 Tell your dad I spoke to my lawyers. Because of rickman's untimely demise, 493 00:42:37,681 --> 00:42:40,934 they're not expanding. They ripped up the contract. 494 00:42:41,101 --> 00:42:43,687 - Thanks. - Hey, what are friends for? 495 00:42:44,688 --> 00:42:46,606 How're you feeling? 496 00:42:46,773 --> 00:42:50,944 I still don't remember what happened. Are you sure I didn't hurt you? 497 00:42:55,365 --> 00:42:57,951 I wonder where Kyle is now? 498 00:43:01,621 --> 00:43:03,623 I don't know. 499 00:43:03,790 --> 00:43:07,794 It's still strange to think he and rickman were once best friends. 500 00:43:09,713 --> 00:43:12,299 Think we'll ever end up like that? 501 00:43:13,467 --> 00:43:18,722 Trust me, Clark. Our friendship is gonna be the stuff of legend.