1 00:00:03,880 --> 00:00:06,174 Okay, people, you've got 15 minutes. 2 00:00:06,340 --> 00:00:09,969 Storm's on its way, and I want to be on the road before it hits. 3 00:00:11,512 --> 00:00:13,472 How many more rocks do we have to find? 4 00:00:13,639 --> 00:00:17,977 - Two. Rose quartz and meteor rock. - All right, let's see who can find it first. 5 00:00:45,504 --> 00:00:47,048 Make that one. 6 00:00:49,550 --> 00:00:51,928 You're a regular rook hound, Clark. 7 00:00:58,851 --> 00:00:59,851 Hey, Clark. 8 00:01:02,188 --> 00:01:03,481 Hey, Lana. 9 00:01:06,817 --> 00:01:10,863 When is this whole geological scavenger hunt over? 10 00:01:11,030 --> 00:01:12,823 Not having much luck? 11 00:01:13,658 --> 00:01:16,244 - Someone's ranting more than digging. - I'm sorry, 12 00:01:16,410 --> 00:01:18,996 but I find geology even more pointless than algebra. 13 00:01:19,163 --> 00:01:23,459 I could order these rocks online and have them delivered to my house. 14 00:01:35,012 --> 00:01:38,099 Hey, Holly, uh, do you want a piece of meteor rock? 15 00:01:38,266 --> 00:01:41,102 Oh, I've got it checked off already. Thanks, anyway. 16 00:01:41,269 --> 00:01:42,979 No problem, anytime. 17 00:01:44,146 --> 00:01:47,149 Hey, loser, stop hitting on my girlfriend, all right? 18 00:01:47,316 --> 00:01:49,735 Next time, I knock your rocks into the next county. 19 00:01:49,902 --> 00:01:52,405 - Yeah, I'd like to see you try. - Oh, yeah? 20 00:01:53,281 --> 00:01:55,533 Lucky your daddy's a teacher. 21 00:01:58,744 --> 00:02:00,663 How many samples have you collected? 22 00:02:00,830 --> 00:02:04,583 - A couple, my glasses keep fogging up. - Get with the program, Eric. 23 00:02:04,750 --> 00:02:07,670 - —But, dad... - It's Mr. Summers at school. 24 00:02:08,212 --> 00:02:12,842 You have 10 minutes to complete this assignment. You better find every rock. 25 00:02:17,930 --> 00:02:20,099 Glad he's not my dad. 26 00:02:25,646 --> 00:02:29,608 Has anyone seen Eric? Apparently he's gotten himself lost. 27 00:02:30,443 --> 00:02:32,069 I'll find him. 28 00:02:46,042 --> 00:02:53,049 J“ I only know that / can change everything else just stays the same j“ 29 00:02:53,132 --> 00:03:00,056 j“ 80 now / step out of the darkness that my life became j“ 30 00:03:00,139 --> 00:03:01,807 Eric! Eric! 31 00:03:01,891 --> 00:03:04,101 J“ I just needed someone to talk to j“ 32 00:03:04,185 --> 00:03:08,939 j“ you were just too busy with yourself j“ 33 00:03:09,023 --> 00:03:11,984 j“ you were never there for me j“ 34 00:03:12,068 --> 00:03:14,320 j“ to express howl felt j“ 35 00:03:14,403 --> 00:03:17,198 j“ I just stuffed it down j“ 36 00:03:50,898 --> 00:03:55,945 J“ somebody save me j“ 37 00:03:57,446 --> 00:04:01,325 j“ let your warm hands break right through it j“ 38 00:04:01,409 --> 00:04:06,038 j“ somebody save me j“ 39 00:04:07,790 --> 00:04:11,585 j“ I don't care how you do it j“ 40 00:04:11,669 --> 00:04:16,215 -j“ just stay, stay j“ -j“ stay with me j“ 41 00:04:16,298 --> 00:04:21,887 j“ come on, I've been waiting for you j“ 42 00:04:21,971 --> 00:04:25,850 j“ to stay with me j“ 43 00:04:27,518 --> 00:04:31,981 j“ I made this whole world shine for you j“ 44 00:04:32,064 --> 00:04:36,277 j“ stay, stay j“ 45 00:04:36,360 --> 00:04:39,447 j“ come on j“ 46 00:04:48,956 --> 00:04:50,249 Clark! 47 00:04:51,292 --> 00:04:53,627 I could really use your help. 48 00:04:54,378 --> 00:04:56,130 I loaded all the hay, my... 49 00:04:56,297 --> 00:04:57,339 Hey. 50 00:04:57,798 --> 00:04:58,924 You all right? 51 00:04:59,091 --> 00:05:00,634 Yeah, I'm just a little tired. 52 00:05:00,801 --> 00:05:02,803 The truck's stuck up to its axle in mud and... 53 00:05:02,970 --> 00:05:07,057 - The cows aren't gonna feed themselves. - Yeah. Can you give me a hand, please? 54 00:05:11,395 --> 00:05:13,105 - Ready? - Ready! 55 00:05:18,110 --> 00:05:19,320 Hang on! 56 00:05:23,866 --> 00:05:24,909 Okay! 57 00:05:25,075 --> 00:05:27,786 - Clark, are you pushing? - Yeah! 58 00:05:34,001 --> 00:05:35,169 Clark. 59 00:05:36,462 --> 00:05:39,006 Come on, son, we don't have time to... 60 00:05:46,555 --> 00:05:47,932 What happened? 61 00:05:51,352 --> 00:05:52,895 I don't know. 62 00:05:57,691 --> 00:06:01,070 Here's a clean coat, sweetie, are you feeling better? 63 00:06:01,237 --> 00:06:04,365 I just don't understand what's wrong with me. And why am I bleeding? 64 00:06:04,532 --> 00:06:07,952 Maybe it's just a part of your development, like X-ray vision, 65 00:06:08,118 --> 00:06:11,372 or maybe the lightning had something to do with it, I don't know. 66 00:06:11,956 --> 00:06:14,124 I am going to be okay, right? 67 00:06:15,918 --> 00:06:17,795 You ought to go to school 68 00:06:17,962 --> 00:06:21,674 and if anything else happens or it gets worse, give us a call. 69 00:06:26,220 --> 00:06:29,056 You know, it's weird. I never worried about being sick before. 70 00:06:29,223 --> 00:06:32,518 You're not sick, Clark, you're just not yourself. 71 00:06:32,685 --> 00:06:35,312 Oh, you just missed your bus, you'd better hurry. 72 00:06:44,154 --> 00:06:47,032 - Something wrong? - My speed's gone too. 73 00:07:05,593 --> 00:07:06,635 Morning, mom. 74 00:07:07,303 --> 00:07:10,389 - Morning, dad. - You're late, and I can't wait for you. 75 00:07:12,683 --> 00:07:15,185 Just give him five minutes, what's the hurry? 76 00:07:15,352 --> 00:07:16,604 I have a faculty meeting. 77 00:07:17,146 --> 00:07:20,316 Fine. I'll take you when you're ready to go. 78 00:07:25,529 --> 00:07:28,991 - Mr. Summers. - Don't you take that tone with me. 79 00:07:30,367 --> 00:07:33,495 Your little stunt yesterday almost cost a fellow student his life. 80 00:07:33,662 --> 00:07:38,083 - I can only apologize so many times. - It was stupid and selfish. 81 00:07:38,250 --> 00:07:40,294 Why don't you save the speeches for your classroom? 82 00:07:44,173 --> 00:07:47,343 - How did you do that? - You're the teacher, figure it out. 83 00:07:51,847 --> 00:07:53,974 Get a ride with your mother. 84 00:07:59,104 --> 00:08:00,689 You feeling okay? 85 00:08:01,523 --> 00:08:02,608 Yeah, why? 86 00:08:02,775 --> 00:08:06,654 Usually you run without sweating. Today you look like you're about to die. 87 00:08:06,820 --> 00:08:09,531 No, I'm fine. 88 00:08:09,698 --> 00:08:12,201 - What's wrong? - My leg, it hurts. 89 00:08:12,368 --> 00:08:14,828 It's a cramp, walk it off. 90 00:08:18,374 --> 00:08:20,668 You're falling apart today, Clark. 91 00:08:26,882 --> 00:08:28,050 Eric. 92 00:08:28,425 --> 00:08:29,718 Hey, you got a minute? 93 00:08:29,885 --> 00:08:32,012 Yeah, sure. What's up? 94 00:08:32,763 --> 00:08:36,392 We really didn't get a chance to talk after what happened yesterday. 95 00:08:37,184 --> 00:08:40,270 Yeah, thanks for grabbing me. That was a stupid move on my part. 96 00:08:41,647 --> 00:08:43,524 So you feeling all right? 97 00:08:45,234 --> 00:08:47,027 Actually, I feel great. 98 00:08:47,111 --> 00:08:49,113 But there's nothing different about you? 99 00:08:49,279 --> 00:08:51,073 Why, should there be? 100 00:08:51,240 --> 00:08:54,451 No, I'm just glad you're okay. 101 00:08:56,036 --> 00:08:57,579 Clark... 102 00:08:57,746 --> 00:08:59,415 Your nose is bleeding. 103 00:09:42,499 --> 00:09:44,960 - Thanks for the ride. - You're welcome. 104 00:09:46,378 --> 00:09:49,298 - Wanna come in to say hi to Nell? - I can't. 105 00:09:49,465 --> 00:09:52,301 I've gotta get over to the store. Stock day. 106 00:09:52,468 --> 00:09:53,969 See you tonight? 107 00:09:54,928 --> 00:09:57,598 I've gotta run the numbers over to my dad at the hospital. 108 00:09:57,765 --> 00:10:01,310 - He was supposed to be recovering. - He is, he'sjust... 109 00:10:01,477 --> 00:10:03,771 He needs to feel like he's in control. 110 00:10:03,937 --> 00:10:05,814 How are you doing? 111 00:10:07,107 --> 00:10:08,150 Not that great. 112 00:10:08,317 --> 00:10:11,528 Can't get my homework done, I can't train. 113 00:10:11,695 --> 00:10:14,323 Might as well kiss my scholarship goodbye. 114 00:10:15,365 --> 00:10:17,868 Come over tonight, I'll help you with your homework. 115 00:10:23,540 --> 00:10:26,835 Hey, when did Nell put the shop up for sale? 116 00:10:27,002 --> 00:10:28,587 What? 117 00:10:30,964 --> 00:10:33,258 Why didn't you tell me you were selling? 118 00:10:33,342 --> 00:10:35,594 I'm sorry, I only made the decision this morning. 119 00:10:35,761 --> 00:10:39,681 - When were you planning on telling me? - I don't understand why you're so upset. 120 00:10:39,848 --> 00:10:42,851 I mean, you've never shown any interest in this store before. 121 00:10:43,018 --> 00:10:45,187 And now I'm supposed to consult you? 122 00:10:46,355 --> 00:10:50,234 - Are you selling the theater as well? - Yes, Lana, it's part of the building. 123 00:10:50,901 --> 00:10:52,694 You know how much it means to me. 124 00:10:52,861 --> 00:10:55,364 If I'd made business decisions based on sentiment, 125 00:10:55,531 --> 00:10:58,325 I would have gone bust a long time ago. 126 00:10:58,659 --> 00:11:01,203 Besides, the movie theater's been closed for months now. 127 00:11:01,370 --> 00:11:03,914 I'll sell the building and relocate to a smaller store. 128 00:11:04,081 --> 00:11:08,210 - There has to be another way. - Look, I'm just thinking of our future. 129 00:11:15,300 --> 00:11:16,969 Finished with the hay. 130 00:11:17,135 --> 00:11:18,387 How you holding up? 131 00:11:18,554 --> 00:11:22,140 Considering my chores used to take five minutes and now they take two hours, 132 00:11:22,307 --> 00:11:23,350 I'm all right. 133 00:11:23,517 --> 00:11:27,896 As long as you don't get any worse, I guess we can count our blessings. 134 00:11:28,063 --> 00:11:30,065 I'd better get to that fence before dinner. 135 00:11:30,232 --> 00:11:32,818 You need your rest. I'll take care of it in the morning. 136 00:11:32,985 --> 00:11:36,280 - Oh, dad, I can do it. - All right, but just remember something. 137 00:11:36,446 --> 00:11:40,617 It took years to get used to your abilities. You can't expect to adjust in 24 hours. 138 00:11:40,784 --> 00:11:41,827 Get the gate. 139 00:11:43,453 --> 00:11:45,747 How do you find the strength to do this every day? 140 00:11:46,206 --> 00:11:47,708 Years of practice. 141 00:11:51,753 --> 00:11:53,589 This is very good work, Roger. 142 00:11:53,755 --> 00:11:57,301 All the physical evidence points to this explanation. 143 00:11:57,467 --> 00:12:01,263 I'm sure you consulted a rogue's gallery of qualified professionals. 144 00:12:01,430 --> 00:12:04,099 A journalist never reveals his sources. 145 00:12:04,266 --> 00:12:06,768 You work for the inquisitor, not the planet. 146 00:12:06,935 --> 00:12:10,856 I want to verify these experts myself. I'll give you 10 grand a name. 147 00:12:11,023 --> 00:12:12,482 Done. 148 00:12:13,692 --> 00:12:15,527 This will make one hell of a story. 149 00:12:16,153 --> 00:12:18,488 Nobody's ever going to know about this. 150 00:12:18,655 --> 00:12:21,950 And if this story is accidentally leaked, 151 00:12:22,117 --> 00:12:24,620 you and I are going to have a serious trust issue. 152 00:12:24,786 --> 00:12:29,374 As opposed to the close, personal relationship we enjoy now. 153 00:12:49,102 --> 00:12:51,730 Ah. 154 00:13:02,157 --> 00:13:04,326 Lex, what brings you all the way out here? 155 00:13:04,493 --> 00:13:06,203 I needed to talk. 156 00:13:06,370 --> 00:13:09,456 - You have a minute? - If you wanna help me with this fence. 157 00:13:12,167 --> 00:13:13,710 You can't lift that by yourself? 158 00:13:13,877 --> 00:13:18,048 Look, I've been baling hay for the last two hours, I can barely lift my arms. 159 00:13:22,678 --> 00:13:24,096 So, what's up? 160 00:13:25,180 --> 00:13:26,807 We're friends, right? 161 00:13:28,016 --> 00:13:30,852 Yeah, last time I checked. Why? 162 00:13:32,521 --> 00:13:36,733 Tell me what really happened the day my car went off that bridge. 163 00:13:39,069 --> 00:13:41,613 I dove in and I pulled you out. 164 00:13:42,531 --> 00:13:46,201 - And that's it? - Lex, seriously, what's wrong? 165 00:13:46,368 --> 00:13:50,247 I don't think you're being completely honest, and I think I know why. 166 00:13:51,289 --> 00:13:54,918 All right, well, then, you tell me what happened. 167 00:13:55,877 --> 00:13:58,714 I think I hit you at 60 miles an hour... 168 00:13:59,965 --> 00:14:04,720 Then you ripped open my roof, pulled me out and saved my life. 169 00:14:06,054 --> 00:14:09,016 You're the closest I've had to a real friend my whole life. 170 00:14:09,182 --> 00:14:12,644 - You don't have to hide anything. - You think I'm hiding something? 171 00:14:15,939 --> 00:14:17,399 Okay, here. 172 00:14:17,566 --> 00:14:20,193 Take this hammer. Hit me anywhere. 173 00:14:20,986 --> 00:14:23,113 - I'm not going to hit you, Clark. - Come on! 174 00:14:23,238 --> 00:14:26,408 - If I got hit by a car, you can't hurt me. - I just want the truth. 175 00:14:26,575 --> 00:14:29,619 The truth is, I'm just a guy who tried to do the right thing! 176 00:14:29,786 --> 00:14:31,121 Isn't that enough? 177 00:14:55,645 --> 00:14:57,647 J“ yeah, yeah j“ 178 00:14:57,731 --> 00:14:59,691 j“ whool j“ 179 00:15:08,825 --> 00:15:12,204 Apparently, Clark is still doing his chores and that's why he blew us off. 180 00:15:12,370 --> 00:15:13,955 He's been acting weird lately. 181 00:15:14,122 --> 00:15:16,458 Well, Clark's always acting weird. Give me a Gauge. 182 00:15:16,625 --> 00:15:19,628 He was so tired in math class today, he face-planted on his desk. 183 00:15:19,795 --> 00:15:22,089 I have two words for him: Power bar. 184 00:15:22,214 --> 00:15:25,884 J“ elevate me here at the corner of your lips j“ 185 00:15:25,967 --> 00:15:28,053 j“ as the orbit of your hips j“ 186 00:15:28,136 --> 00:15:30,764 j“ eclipse you elevate my soul... j“ 187 00:15:30,972 --> 00:15:32,390 give me my laptop! 188 00:15:32,474 --> 00:15:36,770 J“ I've got no self-control been living like a mole now... j“ 189 00:15:36,978 --> 00:15:39,481 - give it back. - Get out of my way, kid. 190 00:15:40,398 --> 00:15:42,734 J“ I and I, in the sky j“ 191 00:15:42,818 --> 00:15:45,695 j“ you make me feel like I can fly j“ 192 00:15:45,779 --> 00:15:49,950 j“ 80 high elevation j“ 193 00:15:52,035 --> 00:15:53,662 j“ elevation... j“ 194 00:15:57,040 --> 00:16:00,877 - did you see that? - Yeah. Unbelievable. 195 00:16:00,961 --> 00:16:02,379 J“ elevation j“ 196 00:16:04,714 --> 00:16:06,383 j“ elevation... j“ 197 00:16:06,508 --> 00:16:08,885 thank you. That was amazing. 198 00:16:09,594 --> 00:16:11,096 Any time. 199 00:16:20,188 --> 00:16:22,190 Guess we know what happened to your powers. 200 00:16:22,357 --> 00:16:24,526 Must have been the lightning strike. 201 00:16:24,693 --> 00:16:27,529 You said that Eric was holding a meteor rock. 202 00:16:27,696 --> 00:16:30,407 It must have transferred your powers somehow. 203 00:16:31,533 --> 00:16:33,702 You know, all those years of hiding, 204 00:16:33,869 --> 00:16:35,537 I wonder if it was worth it. 205 00:16:36,037 --> 00:16:37,539 Everyone's fine with Eric. 206 00:16:38,999 --> 00:16:41,209 Well, that's just for now, Clark. 207 00:16:42,794 --> 00:16:46,047 Well, the question is whether it's temporary or permanent. 208 00:16:48,425 --> 00:16:52,262 You know what they say: Lightning never strikes twice in the same place. 209 00:16:58,560 --> 00:17:01,980 My guess is that your powers aren't coming back. 210 00:17:04,900 --> 00:17:06,735 Maybe being normal won't be so bad. 211 00:17:07,569 --> 00:17:10,906 - I mean, it works for you and mom. - Oh, thanks. 212 00:17:14,367 --> 00:17:17,162 You don't feel any differently about me now, do you? 213 00:17:17,913 --> 00:17:19,289 Clark. 214 00:17:21,374 --> 00:17:26,713 You're our son, whether you can bench-press the tractor or not. 215 00:17:30,717 --> 00:17:32,594 What do I do now? 216 00:17:33,094 --> 00:17:36,056 Well, life isn't easy for anybody 217 00:17:36,223 --> 00:17:40,518 whether you're normal or super, but you're still Clark Kent. 218 00:17:40,685 --> 00:17:44,522 And you were raised a certain way and that's never gonna change. 219 00:17:45,232 --> 00:17:48,360 Sure, your abilities were a part of you, but they didn't define you. 220 00:17:48,526 --> 00:17:53,240 Look on the bright side, Clark. You don't have to hide anymore. 221 00:17:53,406 --> 00:17:56,284 Try to have some fun. 222 00:18:05,502 --> 00:18:08,255 You're kind of relieved, aren't you? 223 00:18:08,421 --> 00:18:12,550 Well, he always said he wanted to be normal. Guess he got his wish. 224 00:18:14,552 --> 00:18:16,930 You should have seen it. Eric threw the guy 30 feet. 225 00:18:17,097 --> 00:18:18,765 Not only did he recover my laptop 226 00:18:18,932 --> 00:18:21,434 but I got my first byline in the Smallville ledger. 227 00:18:21,601 --> 00:18:22,644 That's great. 228 00:18:22,811 --> 00:18:25,605 Come on, Clark, how can you be so blasé about this? 229 00:18:25,772 --> 00:18:28,775 The guy stopped a purse-snatcher. It's not that big a deal. 230 00:18:28,942 --> 00:18:33,280 Hey, thanks for getting that story in the paper. 231 00:18:33,446 --> 00:18:36,491 Thanks for saving my computer, it's my life. 232 00:18:36,658 --> 00:18:39,119 Okay, how pathetic did that just sound? 233 00:18:40,287 --> 00:18:43,290 - So who came up with "superboy"? - I did. 234 00:18:43,832 --> 00:18:45,083 Really? 235 00:18:45,875 --> 00:18:48,086 - I like that. - Thanks. 236 00:18:52,090 --> 00:18:54,884 - I thought it was kind of lame. - I don't remember asking you. 237 00:18:55,051 --> 00:18:56,594 Clark's just jealous. 238 00:18:56,761 --> 00:19:00,140 I hope all this attention doesn't go to his head. He needs to be careful. 239 00:19:00,307 --> 00:19:02,642 You know what? Start throwing people 30 feet 240 00:19:02,809 --> 00:19:05,020 and I'll write nice things about you too. 241 00:19:05,186 --> 00:19:06,938 "Love from superboy." 242 00:19:07,772 --> 00:19:10,108 - Hi, guys. - Hey. 243 00:19:15,905 --> 00:19:17,782 Clark, are you okay? 244 00:19:18,658 --> 00:19:20,160 I'm great. 245 00:19:20,702 --> 00:19:23,038 I'm getting a pickup game together in the gym. 246 00:19:23,163 --> 00:19:25,623 You and Kent versus me and Brent, what do you say? 247 00:19:25,790 --> 00:19:27,876 - Clark doesn't really play. - No, I play. 248 00:19:28,501 --> 00:19:30,587 Great. Bring it on. 249 00:19:32,797 --> 00:19:34,341 Since when do you play? 250 00:19:35,300 --> 00:19:36,760 Since now. 251 00:19:39,012 --> 00:19:40,388 First one to 15 wins. 252 00:19:51,316 --> 00:19:53,502 J“ storming through the party like my name was El nifio j“ 253 00:19:53,526 --> 00:19:55,963 j“ when I'm hangin' out drinking in the back of an El camino j“ 254 00:19:55,987 --> 00:19:58,049 j“ as a kid, was a skid and no one knew me by name j“ 255 00:19:58,073 --> 00:20:00,492 j“ trashed my own house party 'cause nobody came j“ 256 00:20:00,575 --> 00:20:03,295 j“ I know I'm not the one you thought you knew back in high school j“ 257 00:20:03,328 --> 00:20:05,580 j“ never going, never showing up when we had to j“ 258 00:20:05,663 --> 00:20:07,874 j“ attention that we crave, don't tell us to behave j“ 259 00:20:07,957 --> 00:20:09,918 j“ I'm sick of always hearing "act your age" j“ 260 00:20:10,001 --> 00:20:12,253 j“ I don't want to waste my time j“ 261 00:20:12,337 --> 00:20:15,048 j“ become another casualty of society j“ 262 00:20:15,131 --> 00:20:17,050 j“ I'll never fall in line j“ 263 00:20:17,133 --> 00:20:21,554 j“ become another victim of your conformity and back down j“ 264 00:20:30,897 --> 00:20:33,733 If you're interested, we play every Tuesday and Thursday. 265 00:20:33,858 --> 00:20:35,318 Good game. Good game, man. 266 00:20:35,485 --> 00:20:36,694 Too bad, Clark. 267 00:20:37,278 --> 00:20:40,407 - Why are you grinning? We lost. - I know. Pretty cool, huh? 268 00:20:47,997 --> 00:20:50,375 Lex, you remember dad? 269 00:20:52,710 --> 00:20:56,214 Sir Harry? Victoria, I've been waiting 45 minutes. 270 00:20:56,381 --> 00:20:59,050 Oh. We were closing a deal. 271 00:20:59,134 --> 00:21:01,553 City of Metropolis giving you the recycling contract? 272 00:21:03,680 --> 00:21:05,557 You seem upset. 273 00:21:05,723 --> 00:21:09,936 If this is the respect you show partners, I wonder if I made the right decision. 274 00:21:10,103 --> 00:21:13,106 You see, Lex, it doesn't really matter. 275 00:21:13,273 --> 00:21:16,067 The deal is off. 276 00:21:16,901 --> 00:21:19,737 I thought it was your life's ambition to crush my father. 277 00:21:19,821 --> 00:21:25,743 No, that's your life's ambition. Mine is to take over LuthorCorp. 278 00:21:28,413 --> 00:21:30,290 How do you plan to do that? 279 00:21:30,457 --> 00:21:33,585 You heard of cadmus labs? 280 00:21:39,132 --> 00:21:44,095 - I've been researching them for a year. - Well, your research has just paid off. 281 00:21:44,262 --> 00:21:47,098 I bought them. An hour ago. 282 00:21:48,057 --> 00:21:52,020 With the profits you'll reap from their patents, you'll buy LuthorCorp outright. 283 00:21:52,103 --> 00:21:54,272 Tell your father... 284 00:21:55,273 --> 00:21:57,692 I said hello. Come on, girl. 285 00:22:05,909 --> 00:22:07,785 Congratulations. 286 00:22:09,954 --> 00:22:12,332 I hope it was worth it. 287 00:22:30,850 --> 00:22:33,978 Tried to score the last box of jujubes before this place is sold? 288 00:22:34,604 --> 00:22:37,690 Those things could probably survive a nuclear winter. 289 00:22:42,278 --> 00:22:45,823 You must have a thing about bad sound and stale popcorn. 290 00:22:47,158 --> 00:22:49,202 My parents met here. 291 00:22:50,245 --> 00:22:52,956 My dad worked the concession stand during college 292 00:22:53,122 --> 00:22:57,252 and my mom came to see close encounters. She got bored. 293 00:22:58,586 --> 00:23:00,755 How do you get bored watching close encounters? 294 00:23:00,922 --> 00:23:05,552 I don't know. Maybe she had a thing against aliens. 295 00:23:06,344 --> 00:23:11,266 She hung out in the lobby and spent the entire night talking to my dad. 296 00:23:11,432 --> 00:23:15,019 They'd only been a few years apart in school but never noticed each other. 297 00:23:15,186 --> 00:23:18,606 That night, they just clicked. 298 00:23:19,148 --> 00:23:21,484 I know it sounds kind of crazy, 299 00:23:21,651 --> 00:23:27,407 but I feel whatever tangible evidence I have of my parents' existence 300 00:23:27,574 --> 00:23:29,200 is slowly being chipped away. 301 00:23:32,161 --> 00:23:35,707 Sometimes letting go is the only way to move fonnard. 302 00:23:37,041 --> 00:23:38,668 I guess you're right. 303 00:23:40,044 --> 00:23:42,964 Besides, there's nothing I can do to stop it. 304 00:23:46,551 --> 00:23:48,553 How'd you find me anyway? 305 00:23:48,636 --> 00:23:51,848 Nell told me. I was wondering if I could borrow your English notes. 306 00:23:52,015 --> 00:23:54,142 I kind of dozed off in class. 307 00:23:54,309 --> 00:23:56,102 Sure. 308 00:24:02,066 --> 00:24:03,735 Have you been feeling okay lately? 309 00:24:04,986 --> 00:24:06,237 Yeah, great, why? 310 00:24:06,821 --> 00:24:11,659 Nothing, you're just less Clark Kent-like. 311 00:24:12,910 --> 00:24:14,245 It's kind of nice. 312 00:24:14,412 --> 00:24:18,833 You're more relaxed, like you haven't got the weight of the world on your shoulders. 313 00:24:19,751 --> 00:24:22,920 Well, I guess I woke up and realized my life had changed. 314 00:24:23,087 --> 00:24:27,258 I decided to kick back and accept the fact I couldn't control everything. 315 00:24:28,968 --> 00:24:31,888 Maybe I should adopt that philosophy myself. 316 00:24:37,769 --> 00:24:39,604 Hey, have you seen the paper? 317 00:24:39,771 --> 00:24:42,732 People have been calling all day. It's wonderful. 318 00:24:42,899 --> 00:24:45,151 - What's wrong? - Nothing. 319 00:24:48,446 --> 00:24:50,948 - Are you afraid of me? - Eflc. 320 00:24:51,783 --> 00:24:55,203 We're just a little concerned about this new-found strength you have. 321 00:24:55,370 --> 00:24:57,455 Where'd it come from? 322 00:24:58,081 --> 00:24:59,624 It must have been the lightning. 323 00:24:59,791 --> 00:25:04,295 - I've set an appointment with Dr. Litvak. - Dad, I'm not sick. 324 00:25:04,671 --> 00:25:05,713 I'm special. 325 00:25:05,880 --> 00:25:09,676 Once you get a clean bill of health, we'll take you to Metropolis. 326 00:25:12,637 --> 00:25:14,472 Well, what are we gonna do there? 327 00:25:14,639 --> 00:25:17,475 I've got an old colleague who's a professor at the university. 328 00:25:17,642 --> 00:25:20,311 - He wants to meet you. - Don't you mean study me? 329 00:25:21,229 --> 00:25:24,649 I'm not one of your damn science experiments, dad! 330 00:25:25,650 --> 00:25:28,111 This is about you, dad, it's always about you! 331 00:25:28,695 --> 00:25:30,488 Even with this, it's still not enough! 332 00:25:30,655 --> 00:25:34,992 You might be special, but you still live under my roof and you will do as I say. 333 00:25:36,035 --> 00:25:39,706 I am not a freak and I am not going anywhere! 334 00:25:39,872 --> 00:25:42,125 Eric, put me down. 335 00:25:42,291 --> 00:25:44,877 What are you gonna do, dad, ground me, huh? 336 00:25:45,044 --> 00:25:48,339 I never have to listen to you ever again. 337 00:25:49,215 --> 00:25:53,010 I can do whatever I want and have whoever I want, 338 00:25:53,177 --> 00:25:54,595 and no one can stop me. 339 00:26:06,774 --> 00:26:09,654 J“ I'm the bonecracker I'm the come from behind, I'm the back attacker j“ 340 00:26:09,694 --> 00:26:11,463 j“ I'm the bonecracker, I'm the bonecracker j“ 341 00:26:11,487 --> 00:26:14,449 j“ I'm gonna get in your mind and you'll find I'll unwrap ya... j“ 342 00:26:14,532 --> 00:26:19,036 - hey. You want to go out sometime? - What do you think you're doing? 343 00:26:19,203 --> 00:26:21,205 Asking Holly out. 344 00:26:22,248 --> 00:26:26,043 Are you suicidal? You're not going out with my girlfriend, all right? 345 00:26:26,210 --> 00:26:27,253 - Watch me. - Hey! 346 00:26:27,420 --> 00:26:30,882 You make the cover of the paper with some stunt, suddenly you're somebody? Huh? 347 00:26:31,048 --> 00:26:33,134 - Brent. - Face it, summers. 348 00:26:33,301 --> 00:26:34,635 You're still nothing. 349 00:26:39,390 --> 00:26:41,893 All right, man. Do it. 350 00:26:52,153 --> 00:26:55,072 What's the problem, Brent? Why are you hiding from nothing? 351 00:27:06,542 --> 00:27:11,172 J“ inside your mind... j“ 352 00:27:18,262 --> 00:27:20,181 Eric, you can't do this! 353 00:27:20,348 --> 00:27:21,766 - Watch me. - No, I'm serious. 354 00:27:21,933 --> 00:27:26,187 You could kill someone. You don't want that on your conscience. Calm down. 355 00:27:26,354 --> 00:27:30,316 You're not my father, Clark. Now shut up and get out of my way! 356 00:27:32,610 --> 00:27:36,614 J“ come on! I'm the bonecracker, I'm the bonecracker... j“ 357 00:27:36,697 --> 00:27:39,283 get away from us, you freak! 358 00:27:39,367 --> 00:27:42,745 J“ drop down for the bonecrack 1-2-3! J“ 359 00:27:42,829 --> 00:27:45,832 j“ inside, your mind j“ 360 00:27:45,915 --> 00:27:52,588 j“ inside, your mind inside, your mind j“ 361 00:27:56,008 --> 00:27:57,593 Just a little higher. 362 00:27:58,010 --> 00:27:59,720 How much longer is it gonna hurt? 363 00:27:59,887 --> 00:28:02,390 - You'll be fine in a couple of weeks. - A couple weeks? 364 00:28:02,557 --> 00:28:04,684 What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. 365 00:28:06,185 --> 00:28:07,520 Clark! 366 00:28:08,229 --> 00:28:10,606 - Easy on the ribs, mom. - How's he doing, doc? 367 00:28:10,731 --> 00:28:14,443 Well, nothing seems to be broken. We could get an X-ray just to be safe. 368 00:28:14,610 --> 00:28:16,904 I think we'll just take him on home. 369 00:28:16,988 --> 00:28:19,782 It's your choice, but I wanna see him back in a week. 370 00:28:19,866 --> 00:28:20,992 Thanks, doc. 371 00:28:21,158 --> 00:28:24,537 You help him get dressed, and I'll go take care of the papennork. 372 00:28:24,954 --> 00:28:26,455 What happened? 373 00:28:26,873 --> 00:28:29,417 Ericjust flipped out, it was kind of scary. 374 00:28:29,584 --> 00:28:32,628 - I wish you hadn't gotten in his way. - I don't know what it is. 375 00:28:32,795 --> 00:28:36,674 Even though Eric has my abilities, I still think of them as my responsibility. 376 00:28:37,133 --> 00:28:39,093 Clark, I just heard. 377 00:28:39,260 --> 00:28:42,388 Hi, Lex. I'll go see your dad. See you. 378 00:28:43,055 --> 00:28:45,349 So did you come by to make sure I was hurt? 379 00:28:45,516 --> 00:28:47,685 I wanted to make sure you were all right. 380 00:28:47,852 --> 00:28:51,814 Never better. Let's go out in the parking lot. You can hit me with your car. 381 00:28:51,981 --> 00:28:53,024 Clark. 382 00:28:53,190 --> 00:28:56,736 What I said about you the other day, I'm sorry. 383 00:28:57,445 --> 00:28:59,530 Nothing appears to be what it seems lately. 384 00:28:59,697 --> 00:29:02,408 You gonna stop snooping around my back now? 385 00:29:02,909 --> 00:29:05,453 Listen. I had no right to question your honesty. 386 00:29:05,620 --> 00:29:08,456 All I can do is plead temporary insanity 387 00:29:08,623 --> 00:29:11,375 and hope we can find a way to put this behind us. 388 00:29:12,919 --> 00:29:14,587 Only temporary? 389 00:29:17,715 --> 00:29:19,884 You need some help? 390 00:29:24,931 --> 00:29:27,308 Yes, thank you. 391 00:29:29,936 --> 00:29:32,688 Eric. Where have you been? 392 00:29:32,855 --> 00:29:34,523 I really messed up. I need your help. 393 00:29:34,690 --> 00:29:37,485 Your father spoke with principal kwan. We know what happened. 394 00:29:37,652 --> 00:29:39,654 No, mom, it was an accident. 395 00:29:39,820 --> 00:29:43,366 - Mom, don't be afraid of me! - Stay away from her, Eric. 396 00:29:44,033 --> 00:29:45,159 What are you doing, dad? 397 00:29:45,326 --> 00:29:49,664 I told you that some day, you'd have to take responsibility for your actions. 398 00:29:49,830 --> 00:29:51,624 Well, that day has come. 399 00:29:58,881 --> 00:30:01,300 - What did you do? - Eric, you need help. 400 00:30:01,467 --> 00:30:03,427 So you called the police? 401 00:30:04,095 --> 00:30:06,973 You're my dad. You're supposed to protect me. 402 00:30:15,022 --> 00:30:17,233 I saw Eric's parents this morning. 403 00:30:17,400 --> 00:30:19,652 - How are they? - They're scared, Clark. 404 00:30:23,114 --> 00:30:25,324 Were you ever scared of me? 405 00:30:27,410 --> 00:30:28,786 Well... 406 00:30:29,787 --> 00:30:32,540 You threw a few temper tantrums when you were little, 407 00:30:32,707 --> 00:30:35,042 we had some holes in the walls... 408 00:30:35,668 --> 00:30:36,669 But, no. 409 00:30:39,005 --> 00:30:42,508 - You were a good kid, Clark. - I don't think Eric's a bad kid. 410 00:30:42,675 --> 00:30:47,054 Neither do I, he's just a teenager who's in way over his head, that's all. 411 00:30:49,265 --> 00:30:52,476 You know, when this first happened, I was kind of freaked out... 412 00:30:53,019 --> 00:30:54,895 But now I'm kind of enjoying it. 413 00:30:55,604 --> 00:30:59,692 I played basketball for the first time without worrying if I'd hurt anyone. 414 00:30:59,859 --> 00:31:04,488 I can be around Lana without her necklace making me feel sick. 415 00:31:04,655 --> 00:31:08,284 Even this is better than being around the meteor rocks, any day of the week. 416 00:31:08,784 --> 00:31:12,371 Something happened at Eric's house. The police came but couldn't control him. 417 00:31:12,538 --> 00:31:14,957 - I have to stop him. - You're hurt, remember? 418 00:31:15,124 --> 00:31:17,043 If you try to face him again, he could kill you. 419 00:31:17,334 --> 00:31:20,713 He has my strength. Maybe he has my weakness too. 420 00:31:21,213 --> 00:31:23,340 The meteor rocks? 421 00:31:23,507 --> 00:31:25,384 No one else knows how to stop him. 422 00:31:26,135 --> 00:31:29,764 Mom, this is who I am, whether I have my powers or not. 423 00:31:30,973 --> 00:31:34,560 Clark, what about a meteor rock? It's not like we keep them laying around. 424 00:31:37,188 --> 00:31:38,981 I know where to find one. 425 00:31:47,239 --> 00:31:49,825 I got an urgent call you wanted to see me? 426 00:31:50,659 --> 00:31:53,120 - How'd you do it, Lex? - Do what? 427 00:31:53,287 --> 00:31:57,500 - Cadmus labs. It's worthless. - I know. 428 00:31:57,666 --> 00:32:01,295 You should have done your homework before acquiring it so recklessly. 429 00:32:01,378 --> 00:32:04,715 Now you've left yourself open for a hostile takeover. 430 00:32:05,257 --> 00:32:06,425 I read the report! 431 00:32:06,509 --> 00:32:08,886 You mean that piece of fiction you stole off my computer? 432 00:32:09,345 --> 00:32:12,056 Is this your idea of having it covered? 433 00:32:16,102 --> 00:32:18,187 That's what you get for trusting family. 434 00:32:18,354 --> 00:32:22,399 My father and I will be making an offer on your company in the morning. 435 00:32:22,858 --> 00:32:24,527 I'll tell him you said hello. 436 00:32:30,282 --> 00:32:33,494 - How could you do this to me, Lex? - You did it to yourself, Victoria. 437 00:32:33,661 --> 00:32:36,497 You thought you could make bones with daddy by taking me down. 438 00:32:36,664 --> 00:32:40,584 - It was just business. - You call sleeping with me business? 439 00:32:40,751 --> 00:32:43,087 I hate to think what that makes you. 440 00:32:47,258 --> 00:32:52,096 - We could have been great together. - I plan on being great all by myself. 441 00:32:52,263 --> 00:32:55,432 You'd better check on your dad, he didn't look well. 442 00:33:05,776 --> 00:33:10,030 I was driving by, I saw the light on. I figured it was you. 443 00:33:11,740 --> 00:33:12,783 Are you okay? 444 00:33:12,950 --> 00:33:15,953 I called the house earlier, but your mom said you were asleep. 445 00:33:16,120 --> 00:33:19,290 - I was really scared. - I'm sorry. 446 00:33:20,291 --> 00:33:23,169 How do you think Eric got that strong overnight? 447 00:33:24,336 --> 00:33:25,379 I have no idea. 448 00:33:25,546 --> 00:33:29,091 Can you imagine waking up one morning and having powers? 449 00:33:29,633 --> 00:33:30,633 It's scary. 450 00:33:34,388 --> 00:33:37,975 I guess. I mean, look at Eric, it hasn't helped him. 451 00:33:38,142 --> 00:33:39,727 That's true. 452 00:33:40,519 --> 00:33:42,313 But I've still always wished I could fly. 453 00:33:42,855 --> 00:33:45,191 Yeah, that'd be something, Lana. 454 00:33:49,778 --> 00:33:50,779 What is it? 455 00:33:53,199 --> 00:33:54,366 It's your necklace. 456 00:33:55,659 --> 00:33:59,538 I never realized how beautiful it was until now. 457 00:34:00,414 --> 00:34:02,708 This is gonna sound really strange. 458 00:34:04,210 --> 00:34:05,961 Could I borrow it? 459 00:34:07,213 --> 00:34:08,714 Sure. 460 00:34:17,348 --> 00:34:19,350 What do you need it for? 461 00:34:19,808 --> 00:34:21,644 It's complicated. 462 00:34:21,810 --> 00:34:25,272 Whatever happens to me, I promise you'll get this back. 463 00:34:26,607 --> 00:34:29,610 You're scaring me again. What is going on? 464 00:34:38,077 --> 00:34:40,204 Goodbye, Lana. 465 00:35:16,782 --> 00:35:19,576 - Clark, what are you doing here? - I was worried about Eric. 466 00:35:19,743 --> 00:35:22,288 It's a police problem now. Damn kid's out of control. 467 00:35:22,454 --> 00:35:24,039 Look what he's done to the house. 468 00:35:25,291 --> 00:35:27,418 Do you have any idea where he went? 469 00:35:28,961 --> 00:35:31,797 He talked about getting rid of it. 470 00:35:31,964 --> 00:35:34,383 Said that there was only one place he could do that, 471 00:35:34,883 --> 00:35:37,261 whatever that means. 472 00:35:49,690 --> 00:35:50,566 Eric! 473 00:35:50,649 --> 00:35:52,026 Eric! 474 00:35:57,364 --> 00:35:58,657 Eric, don't! 475 00:36:11,003 --> 00:36:12,671 Eric! 476 00:36:15,549 --> 00:36:18,469 You should have let me go the first time. 477 00:36:18,677 --> 00:36:22,514 - Would've been better than life like this. - Eric, why'd you jump off that dam? 478 00:36:22,681 --> 00:36:27,019 I was testing myself to see if I had any limits. Apparently, I don't. 479 00:36:28,062 --> 00:36:32,149 Look, you can adjust to these abilities. You've gotta give yourself some time. 480 00:36:33,275 --> 00:36:34,526 How do you know, Clark? 481 00:36:36,278 --> 00:36:38,572 I'm just saying give yourself some time. 482 00:36:38,739 --> 00:36:42,701 Oh, so in time, my parents won't be scared of me. 483 00:36:43,660 --> 00:36:46,538 The girl of my dreams won't think I'm a freak. 484 00:36:47,081 --> 00:36:49,416 - The cops won't be after me. - I can help! 485 00:36:49,583 --> 00:36:51,377 I don't want your help, Clark. 486 00:37:00,594 --> 00:37:03,847 Treat me like a criminal. I'll give them something to be scared about. 487 00:37:04,014 --> 00:37:05,307 It's not the answer. 488 00:37:06,767 --> 00:37:08,394 Come on, Clark. 489 00:37:08,560 --> 00:37:10,729 If you had this power, what would you do? 490 00:37:10,896 --> 00:37:14,191 - I'd stop people like you. - Nothing on this earth can stop me. 491 00:37:25,077 --> 00:37:26,077 You're wrong. 492 00:37:29,206 --> 00:37:30,624 We'll see about that. 493 00:37:58,652 --> 00:37:59,903 Eric. 494 00:38:01,405 --> 00:38:03,198 I'm so cold. 495 00:38:05,033 --> 00:38:06,743 So cold. 496 00:38:17,671 --> 00:38:19,882 What do you think is gonna happen to them now? 497 00:38:20,048 --> 00:38:21,467 Not sure. 498 00:38:22,676 --> 00:38:26,805 Hey. They had problems long before he had your abilities. 499 00:38:27,389 --> 00:38:28,557 How are you feeling? 500 00:38:29,349 --> 00:38:32,269 - Normal, for me. - Clark. 501 00:38:33,812 --> 00:38:37,316 Your gifts are, well, they're a part of you, but they don't define you. 502 00:38:38,150 --> 00:38:39,651 I know. 503 00:38:40,194 --> 00:38:42,279 But they complicate all of our lives. 504 00:38:43,030 --> 00:38:45,449 Seeing how destructive Eric got... 505 00:38:46,617 --> 00:38:50,037 That just reminds me of how special you really are. 506 00:38:53,540 --> 00:38:56,710 That's because Eric didn't get my two strongest gifts. 507 00:38:58,337 --> 00:39:00,047 You and mom. 508 00:39:05,344 --> 00:39:06,637 Let's go home. 509 00:39:07,179 --> 00:39:09,848 Hello, dad, how's business? 510 00:39:10,349 --> 00:39:14,186 The planet is announcing our takeover of sir Harry's company. 511 00:39:15,062 --> 00:39:18,023 - Did I merit a mention? - Third paragraph. 512 00:39:18,857 --> 00:39:21,693 That's what happens when you trust your family, Lex. 513 00:39:22,277 --> 00:39:23,529 I'm proud of you. 514 00:39:24,071 --> 00:39:27,950 Thanks, dad. That means a lot coming from you. 515 00:39:30,661 --> 00:39:33,997 Your so-called experts were wrong about Clark Kent. 516 00:39:34,706 --> 00:39:37,042 I saw it with my own eyes. He's just a regular kid. 517 00:39:37,209 --> 00:39:38,335 That's not possible. 518 00:39:40,212 --> 00:39:43,507 - So how do you explain the accident? - I can't, 519 00:39:43,674 --> 00:39:46,051 but I'm closing the book and putting it behind me. 520 00:39:46,218 --> 00:39:48,387 - There's something there, Lex. - I don't care. 521 00:39:48,554 --> 00:39:51,098 The kents are off-limits, understand? 522 00:39:54,059 --> 00:39:56,019 You have something for me? 523 00:40:07,322 --> 00:40:09,074 Nice picture quality. 524 00:40:10,576 --> 00:40:13,996 - Who initiated this little encounter? - Who do you think? 525 00:40:14,621 --> 00:40:17,040 - Victoria? - Your father. 526 00:40:40,355 --> 00:40:42,858 Hey. I was just locking up. 527 00:40:44,401 --> 00:40:45,902 I brought your necklace back. 528 00:40:49,448 --> 00:40:52,784 This is beautiful. Where'd you get it? 529 00:40:54,077 --> 00:40:55,329 A friend. 530 00:40:55,996 --> 00:40:57,914 It's made of lead armor. 531 00:41:00,042 --> 00:41:01,710 I want you to have it. 532 00:41:01,877 --> 00:41:04,546 I figure, that way it can protect your memories. 533 00:41:06,423 --> 00:41:10,093 J“ when we shine... j“ 534 00:41:14,222 --> 00:41:17,142 is this your way of telling me I shouldn't wear my necklace? 535 00:41:18,060 --> 00:41:20,395 I don't want it to hold you back. 536 00:41:23,815 --> 00:41:27,110 Sometimes letting go is the only way to move fonnard. 537 00:41:27,194 --> 00:41:32,282 J“ I don't mind most of the time j“ 538 00:41:33,492 --> 00:41:35,869 j“ but you push me so... j“ 539 00:41:36,995 --> 00:41:38,664 are you okay? 540 00:41:38,830 --> 00:41:42,668 You look like you've got the weight of the world on your shoulders again. 541 00:41:42,834 --> 00:41:44,503 Yeah, I guess I do. 542 00:41:46,797 --> 00:41:48,382 Can I walk you home? 543 00:41:49,341 --> 00:41:51,468 Actually, I'm meeting Whitney at the store. 544 00:41:53,720 --> 00:41:54,846 Rain check? 545 00:41:57,015 --> 00:41:58,517 Rain check. 546 00:42:00,852 --> 00:42:02,396 Good night, Lana. 547 00:42:03,355 --> 00:42:04,731 Good night. 548 00:42:04,856 --> 00:42:08,819 J“ pretty when you're faithful j“ 549 00:42:08,902 --> 00:42:13,073 j“ 80 pretty in white j“ 550 00:42:13,156 --> 00:42:17,411 j“ pretty when you're faithful j“ 551 00:42:18,495 --> 00:42:25,502 j“ when you're faithful j“