1 00:00:01,878 --> 00:00:04,881 [Ominous music playing] 2 00:00:15,766 --> 00:00:18,436 [Door opens] 3 00:00:18,603 --> 00:00:20,688 Let me go. 4 00:00:29,530 --> 00:00:32,116 What do you want from me? 5 00:00:32,450 --> 00:00:34,368 [Jude] The truth. 6 00:00:35,620 --> 00:00:38,623 [Electronic dance music playing] 7 00:00:40,082 --> 00:00:43,753 - Can I see some ID? - You must be new here. 8 00:00:43,920 --> 00:00:46,380 Hey, it's okay, let him through. 9 00:00:49,592 --> 00:00:52,762 - Thanks, kasich. - No problem. 10 00:00:56,474 --> 00:00:59,852 - She's cute. - She's engaged. 11 00:01:05,983 --> 00:01:07,985 What do you think? 12 00:01:12,323 --> 00:01:14,367 It's loud. 13 00:01:15,785 --> 00:01:18,621 - How's the vip room tonight? - We can make room for you. 14 00:01:22,124 --> 00:01:24,669 [Amanda] I hope you didn't feel obligated to entertain me. 15 00:01:24,835 --> 00:01:26,337 Jude's only gone for a few days. 16 00:01:26,504 --> 00:01:30,216 I don't believe in obligations. Besides, your fiancé did me a favor. 17 00:01:30,383 --> 00:01:33,761 I wasn't looking foward to a night out on my own. 18 00:01:34,679 --> 00:01:38,391 Something tells me you wouldn't have been alone for very long. 19 00:01:38,683 --> 00:01:41,644 - Two apple martinis. - [Man] Coming up. 20 00:01:44,063 --> 00:01:45,314 [Amanda] "Zero consequences." 21 00:01:46,232 --> 00:01:47,942 That's quite a promise. 22 00:01:48,109 --> 00:01:50,486 Only if it's kept. 23 00:01:50,820 --> 00:01:53,698 To my good friend Amanda on her engagement. 24 00:01:53,864 --> 00:01:55,283 - Cheers. - Cheers. 25 00:01:55,491 --> 00:01:58,327 [Women laughing] 26 00:01:59,120 --> 00:02:00,663 What is it? 27 00:02:02,581 --> 00:02:04,333 What are you doing? 28 00:02:15,886 --> 00:02:18,764 - Amanda. - You said you had to go away on business. 29 00:02:18,848 --> 00:02:21,100 I can explain, okay? Just wait. 30 00:02:21,350 --> 00:02:22,893 Amanda, wait a sec... 31 00:02:24,520 --> 00:02:27,773 I can explain, Amanda. Just wait. Amanda! 32 00:02:29,358 --> 00:02:32,611 You son of a bitch. You did this on purpose. 33 00:02:33,404 --> 00:02:38,451 You did it to yourself. Amanda deserves better. 34 00:02:39,744 --> 00:02:42,747 [Electronic dance music playing] 35 00:02:45,833 --> 00:02:48,294 [Amanda sobbing] 36 00:03:01,432 --> 00:03:02,516 [Yells] 37 00:03:30,211 --> 00:03:34,465 Liar! That's what it said in the papers, but that's not what really happened. 38 00:03:34,548 --> 00:03:37,718 - It's the truth. Read the police reports! - I know you covered it up. 39 00:03:37,885 --> 00:03:41,430 I don't know how you did it, but you're gonna pay. 40 00:03:41,514 --> 00:03:42,640 Who are you? 41 00:03:44,141 --> 00:03:46,268 Don't you remember? 42 00:03:48,729 --> 00:03:50,147 You killed me. 43 00:03:58,322 --> 00:04:01,200 - Daddy can't save you this time, Lex. - {Gunshofl 44 00:04:01,283 --> 00:04:02,410 [theme music playing] 45 00:04:02,493 --> 00:04:07,540 J“ somebody save me j“ 46 00:04:09,041 --> 00:04:12,920 j“ let your warm hands break right through it j“ 47 00:04:13,003 --> 00:04:17,633 j“ somebody save me j“ 48 00:04:19,385 --> 00:04:23,180 j“ I don't care how you do it j“ 49 00:04:23,264 --> 00:04:27,810 -j“ just stay, stay j“ -j“ stay with me j“ 50 00:04:27,893 --> 00:04:33,482 j“ come on, I've been waiting for you j“ 51 00:04:33,566 --> 00:04:37,445 j“ to stay with me j“ 52 00:04:39,113 --> 00:04:43,576 j“ I made this whole world shine for you j“ 53 00:04:43,659 --> 00:04:47,872 j“ stay, stay j“ 54 00:04:47,955 --> 00:04:51,041 j“ come on j“ 55 00:04:56,297 --> 00:04:58,591 [Bell rings] 56 00:04:59,675 --> 00:05:03,471 There is nothing like 50 minutes of Mr. Austin's English class that works up an appetite. 57 00:05:03,554 --> 00:05:06,974 Nothing like a student biography to help me lose mine. 58 00:05:07,057 --> 00:05:11,020 The biography part or the fact that our student subjects were randomly assigned? 59 00:05:11,187 --> 00:05:13,272 Pete's convinced that the drawing was fixed. 60 00:05:13,439 --> 00:05:17,151 There are a dozen ladies in our class, each worthy of lengthy interrogation. 61 00:05:17,318 --> 00:05:21,197 - I get stuck with Stan Gibson? - The manager of the student store? 62 00:05:21,363 --> 00:05:22,823 - I hear he's very... - Efficient? 63 00:05:22,990 --> 00:05:26,660 Funny. I'm about to learn more about the art of selling "go crow" pennants 64 00:05:26,827 --> 00:05:29,038 than any human should have to endure. 65 00:05:29,205 --> 00:05:32,041 You haven't stopped smiling since we left. Who's your victim? 66 00:05:32,208 --> 00:05:35,377 - The illustrious Mr. Kent himself. - Oh! 67 00:05:35,586 --> 00:05:36,837 - Me? - I take it back. 68 00:05:37,004 --> 00:05:38,839 Chloe's the one with the challenge. 69 00:05:39,006 --> 00:05:40,382 - Excuse me? - No offense, Clark, 70 00:05:40,549 --> 00:05:42,760 but digging up six pages of interesting on you 71 00:05:42,927 --> 00:05:45,513 - is gonna require serious excavation. - I do stuff. 72 00:05:45,596 --> 00:05:48,599 Yes, and I'm sure that once I deploy my journalistic skills on you, 73 00:05:48,766 --> 00:05:50,184 I'll unearth a skeleton or two. 74 00:05:50,351 --> 00:05:53,812 You know, Chloe, this is a class project, not a corruption scandal. 75 00:05:53,979 --> 00:05:56,398 Relax. It's not like you have anything to hide, right? 76 00:05:56,565 --> 00:05:59,276 Come on, Clark, cough up. Who'd you get? 77 00:05:59,443 --> 00:06:01,779 Don't tell me. Lana lang. 78 00:06:01,946 --> 00:06:04,198 Just look at his face, you don't even have to see it. 79 00:06:04,365 --> 00:06:06,408 Like I said, definitely rigged. 80 00:06:06,575 --> 00:06:09,370 - I assume you'll start your paper asap? - It's all gonna work out. 81 00:06:09,537 --> 00:06:12,331 I'm helping Lana at the Talon getting ready for the opening. 82 00:06:12,498 --> 00:06:16,043 Surrogate boyfriend does the lifting while Whitney works at his dad's store. 83 00:06:16,210 --> 00:06:17,711 - On that note. - Wait. 84 00:06:17,878 --> 00:06:19,880 When are you gonna sit down to do my interview? 85 00:06:20,047 --> 00:06:23,425 Right. Uh, I'll be around. 86 00:06:23,676 --> 00:06:25,761 Did he just blow me off? 87 00:06:25,928 --> 00:06:29,640 One step fonnard, two steps back. Come on. 88 00:06:29,723 --> 00:06:32,268 [Pensive music playing] 89 00:06:34,395 --> 00:06:36,438 You promised me everything would be ready on time. 90 00:06:36,605 --> 00:06:39,108 [Man] That was before the plumbing started leaking. 91 00:06:39,191 --> 00:06:42,570 - Hasn't been replaced in years. - How long will that take? 92 00:06:42,736 --> 00:06:48,534 I can't really give you a straight answer, not until I crawl up there. 93 00:06:49,076 --> 00:06:52,329 You resurrect the past, you get the problems that come with it. 94 00:06:52,496 --> 00:06:55,291 Lex Luthor's going to be by later. He's going to need numbers 95 00:06:55,457 --> 00:06:59,128 and a timetable and a better explanation than that. 96 00:07:06,385 --> 00:07:08,012 Sorry, we're not open yet. 97 00:07:08,178 --> 00:07:11,181 It's about the assistant manager position. 98 00:07:11,348 --> 00:07:13,684 I know I'm late, but if I can get an application... 99 00:07:13,851 --> 00:07:18,647 - Yeah, yeah, just give me a second. - Great. Really appreciate this, miss, uh...? 100 00:07:18,731 --> 00:07:19,940 - Lang. - Lang. 101 00:07:20,107 --> 00:07:23,694 Just to warn you, my aunt's not taking any more interviews until next week. 102 00:07:23,861 --> 00:07:27,197 Well, that's all right. I happen to have all the time in the world. 103 00:07:27,323 --> 00:07:30,492 - I'm Jude Royce. - Hi. 104 00:07:31,118 --> 00:07:34,705 So I understand that Lex Luthor has a stake in this project. 105 00:07:35,789 --> 00:07:38,042 Yeah, he's one of the owners. Why? Do you know him? 106 00:07:38,250 --> 00:07:42,921 - A lifetime ago in Metropolis. - Must have been interesting. 107 00:07:43,464 --> 00:07:46,884 Well, let's just say there's a reason he's in Smallville. 108 00:07:48,260 --> 00:07:51,597 You know my advice? Stay away from him. 109 00:07:52,014 --> 00:07:55,517 When Lex gets involved, things usually turn out badly. 110 00:07:59,104 --> 00:08:02,107 [Electronic dance music blaring over speakers] 111 00:08:14,578 --> 00:08:16,705 What are you doing here? We had an understanding. 112 00:08:16,872 --> 00:08:19,166 After that night, we were never to have any contact. 113 00:08:19,333 --> 00:08:21,460 - I saw him, Lex. - Who? 114 00:08:24,213 --> 00:08:27,299 - We both know that's impossible. - Listen to me! He's alive. 115 00:08:27,466 --> 00:08:29,134 Everywhere I go, I see him. 116 00:08:29,301 --> 00:08:31,845 - He's stalking me. - Kasich. Calm down. 117 00:08:32,680 --> 00:08:34,056 I'm not crazy. 118 00:08:34,932 --> 00:08:39,269 - This man say what he wanted? - Yeah. The truth. 119 00:08:39,353 --> 00:08:42,606 [Ominous music playing] 120 00:08:42,856 --> 00:08:44,983 Listen. I keep an apartment in the city. 121 00:08:45,150 --> 00:08:49,697 It's very secure. You stay there and wait for my call. 122 00:08:58,372 --> 00:09:00,374 - Hey, Lex. - Hey. 123 00:09:00,541 --> 00:09:03,210 - Who was that? - Nobody. 124 00:09:06,797 --> 00:09:08,173 I hear we sprung a leak. 125 00:09:11,260 --> 00:09:12,553 Is everything all right? 126 00:09:13,637 --> 00:09:16,348 - Just a little weirded out. - Relax, it's just a leak. 127 00:09:16,557 --> 00:09:19,810 No, a friend of yours came by, applied for the assistant manager position. 128 00:09:20,227 --> 00:09:23,564 He told me to stay away from you. 129 00:09:26,066 --> 00:09:28,277 What was his name? 130 00:09:32,364 --> 00:09:33,615 Jude Royce. 131 00:09:37,953 --> 00:09:41,165 [Haunting music playing] 132 00:09:43,125 --> 00:09:46,170 - What is it, Lex? - When did he leave? 133 00:09:46,336 --> 00:09:47,755 Just before you came in. 134 00:10:00,684 --> 00:10:04,271 Lex, who's Jude Royce? 135 00:10:04,521 --> 00:10:07,441 Trust me, Clark, I have no idea who Lana met today 136 00:10:07,608 --> 00:10:09,818 but it couldn't have been him. 137 00:10:12,362 --> 00:10:15,032 Don't worry about it, Clark. I'm not. 138 00:10:21,997 --> 00:10:24,917 [Intense music blaring and people screaming] 139 00:10:29,797 --> 00:10:31,673 What's going on? 140 00:10:32,424 --> 00:10:33,550 I don't know! 141 00:10:42,351 --> 00:10:44,853 Feel under the dash. 142 00:10:47,815 --> 00:10:49,024 [Music stops] 143 00:10:55,864 --> 00:10:58,826 Looks like someone decided to get creative while I was inside. 144 00:10:59,451 --> 00:11:00,786 What were the screams? 145 00:11:01,328 --> 00:11:04,623 I assume it's someone's twisted idea of a joke. 146 00:11:04,790 --> 00:11:07,543 And a successful one. We've managed to draw a crowd. 147 00:11:13,215 --> 00:11:17,803 - Lex. - Clark, this really doesn't concern you. 148 00:11:29,773 --> 00:11:31,608 Hello, anybody home? 149 00:11:31,817 --> 00:11:35,195 Hey, pull up a microphone, son. 150 00:11:36,738 --> 00:11:39,241 - Chloe, what's going on? - Since I couldn't find you, 151 00:11:39,408 --> 00:11:42,244 I decided to start my biographical inquiry at the beginning. 152 00:11:42,411 --> 00:11:44,371 Unlike a certain so-called friend of mine, 153 00:11:44,538 --> 00:11:46,748 your parents gracefully agreed to be interviewed. 154 00:11:46,915 --> 00:11:50,002 Chloe's been asking us some very interesting questions, Clark. 155 00:11:50,460 --> 00:11:53,297 Thank you. Um, now, we just have a few more to go, so. 156 00:11:54,047 --> 00:11:55,966 We were talking about the early days. 157 00:11:56,174 --> 00:11:58,385 Now, what was involved in adopting Clark? 158 00:11:59,720 --> 00:12:03,307 Well, it was... it was just like any normal adoption, I guess. 159 00:12:03,724 --> 00:12:07,019 Can you take me through the process? Did it takes weeks or months? 160 00:12:07,185 --> 00:12:10,272 Did you guys use a lawyer, or did you go through an agen...? 161 00:12:10,439 --> 00:12:15,360 Shoot. I'm out of tape. That's okay, I've got some extra c-qos in my car. 162 00:12:15,527 --> 00:12:17,279 I'll be right back. 163 00:12:20,490 --> 00:12:22,743 Chloe's researching your life for a school project? 164 00:12:22,910 --> 00:12:25,412 - When did that happen? - We just got the assignment today. 165 00:12:25,579 --> 00:12:27,289 I didn't know she'd go Mike Wallace. 166 00:12:27,497 --> 00:12:29,124 We don't mind talking about you 167 00:12:29,291 --> 00:12:31,877 but if she starts asking questions about the adoption... 168 00:12:32,252 --> 00:12:34,546 What about the adoption? 169 00:12:35,756 --> 00:12:37,299 Is there something I should know? 170 00:12:39,134 --> 00:12:41,261 Well, of course, we had to make up a story 171 00:12:41,428 --> 00:12:43,263 but it's more complicated than that. 172 00:12:43,430 --> 00:12:46,433 Let's just say it's a subject we would rather not have anyone explore. 173 00:12:46,683 --> 00:12:48,018 Sorry. Am I interrupting? 174 00:12:48,727 --> 00:12:51,271 Clark, now that you're finally spinning in my orbit, 175 00:12:51,438 --> 00:12:53,774 I have a couple of pertinents for you too. 176 00:12:53,941 --> 00:12:56,026 Actually, this is just a pit stop for me. 177 00:12:56,151 --> 00:12:58,403 I'm on my way to meet Lana to work on my paper. 178 00:12:59,071 --> 00:13:03,992 You know, Clark, not to strike a paranoid note, but are you avoiding me? 179 00:13:08,080 --> 00:13:09,790 Tomorrow, I promise. 180 00:13:14,795 --> 00:13:17,381 Okay, this isn't an official question, 181 00:13:17,464 --> 00:13:19,967 and I don't want you guys to take it the wrong way, 182 00:13:20,133 --> 00:13:23,053 but has your son always been this strange? 183 00:13:26,640 --> 00:13:28,809 - How does it feel? - Feel? 184 00:13:28,976 --> 00:13:30,978 To single-handedly bring the Talon back 185 00:13:31,144 --> 00:13:34,064 from the brink of becoming a parking garage? 186 00:13:34,523 --> 00:13:37,859 It's nice, you know, being counted on, having responsibility. 187 00:13:38,026 --> 00:13:40,904 - People treat you differently. - Like you won't break. 188 00:13:41,446 --> 00:13:45,075 Finally feel like I'm shedding that fairy-Princess costume. 189 00:13:45,826 --> 00:13:47,202 [Car approaches] 190 00:13:57,129 --> 00:14:00,007 - Lex, what are you doing here? - Contractor called. 191 00:14:00,173 --> 00:14:03,010 Said he had an estimate, wanted me to meet him here. 192 00:14:12,728 --> 00:14:13,854 [Lex] What the hell? 193 00:14:15,188 --> 00:14:17,190 [Lana] Are you okay? 194 00:14:18,275 --> 00:14:23,196 Yeah. I came in the back door and some guy jumped me 195 00:14:23,363 --> 00:14:26,116 and forced me to let him in and bashed me over the head. 196 00:14:26,241 --> 00:14:28,243 Did you see his face? 197 00:14:32,456 --> 00:14:33,790 [Clark] Look. 198 00:14:37,294 --> 00:14:41,298 That wasn't there when I locked up. I'll go call the police. 199 00:14:45,594 --> 00:14:47,804 Lex, your name's on it. 200 00:14:47,888 --> 00:14:50,891 [Ominous music playing] 201 00:15:05,614 --> 00:15:07,991 Zero consequences. 202 00:15:30,806 --> 00:15:32,974 How you holding up? 203 00:15:33,475 --> 00:15:36,686 I was fine until it showed up. 204 00:15:36,853 --> 00:15:39,189 Yeah, stupid question. 205 00:15:39,356 --> 00:15:42,234 What kind of a sick person would do a thing like that? 206 00:15:43,318 --> 00:15:44,820 I don't know. 207 00:15:45,153 --> 00:15:47,531 But I've never seen Lex so freaked out before. 208 00:15:47,614 --> 00:15:48,614 [Lana] Join the club. 209 00:15:50,450 --> 00:15:54,996 That guy warned me. He said everything Lex touches ends badly. 210 00:15:55,664 --> 00:15:57,833 How much do we really know about him and his past? 211 00:15:59,543 --> 00:16:02,587 I want you both to know how truly sorry I am about this. 212 00:16:02,754 --> 00:16:04,923 I promise this won't affect the grand opening. 213 00:16:05,757 --> 00:16:08,969 We're going to be infamous before we even open the doors. 214 00:16:20,147 --> 00:16:23,150 Do you know who he is? The guy in the...? You know. 215 00:16:23,316 --> 00:16:28,280 Max kasich. And yes, I knew him a long time ago in Metropolis. 216 00:16:29,531 --> 00:16:31,825 Do you have any idea who might have done this to him? 217 00:16:35,704 --> 00:16:38,373 What about your old friend Jude Royce? 218 00:16:38,999 --> 00:16:42,544 - I doubt it could have been him, Clark. - —why? 219 00:16:43,128 --> 00:16:45,714 Because he's been dead for three years. 220 00:16:49,050 --> 00:16:50,969 [Rock music playing] 221 00:16:51,052 --> 00:16:52,804 [Bell rings] 222 00:16:53,054 --> 00:16:55,015 The only information I got from the kents 223 00:16:55,182 --> 00:16:57,851 was the earth-shattering admission that Clark hates peas. 224 00:16:57,934 --> 00:17:00,979 A body part shows up at the Talon and all you can talk about is Clark? 225 00:17:01,062 --> 00:17:04,191 Where are your priorities? Lex Luthor must be mixed up in this. 226 00:17:04,274 --> 00:17:06,359 I know you've got issues with the Luthors... 227 00:17:06,526 --> 00:17:09,571 More than issues. You know what they did to my family. 228 00:17:09,738 --> 00:17:11,823 One piece of investigative information at a time. 229 00:17:11,990 --> 00:17:14,451 - About Clark. - Chloe, what do you want from me? 230 00:17:14,534 --> 00:17:16,912 In a world of designer water, Clark's from the tap. 231 00:17:17,078 --> 00:17:21,041 But you've known him the longest. All I need is just a little anecdote, 232 00:17:21,124 --> 00:17:23,960 just a small piece of information from Clark's deep, dark past. 233 00:17:24,127 --> 00:17:26,588 Well, there was something back in the first grade. 234 00:17:26,755 --> 00:17:29,591 Thank you! That's more than I've uncovered the past two days. 235 00:17:29,758 --> 00:17:31,259 Now, please, let's continue. 236 00:17:31,426 --> 00:17:33,094 There was a bully three grades ahead. 237 00:17:33,261 --> 00:17:35,722 This dude was determined to pound dents into every kid. 238 00:17:35,889 --> 00:17:38,808 One day it was my turn. He was just about to take my head off 239 00:17:38,975 --> 00:17:42,270 - when clarkjumped between us. - So Clark ran interference? 240 00:17:43,813 --> 00:17:45,774 [Chloe] Now, as kind as that sounds, Pete, 241 00:17:45,941 --> 00:17:48,360 it doesn't fall into the "something amazing" test. 242 00:17:48,693 --> 00:17:49,945 - What test? - I'm not finished. 243 00:17:50,111 --> 00:17:52,656 Clark didn't just push him, he put him through a door, 244 00:17:52,822 --> 00:17:55,742 as in splinters and broken hinges. How he did it, I still have no idea. 245 00:17:56,159 --> 00:17:59,204 - Guy was at least twice our size. - Clark, any comments? 246 00:18:00,747 --> 00:18:05,460 Uh, well, we were, you know, 6 years old. Twice our size was three feet tall. 247 00:18:06,127 --> 00:18:08,296 If you need more ancient history, ask the source. 248 00:18:08,463 --> 00:18:10,840 I've got an appointment at the student store. 249 00:18:10,924 --> 00:18:12,926 [Chloe] Have fun. 250 00:18:13,260 --> 00:18:16,680 And so the mystery that isn't Clark Kent deepens. 251 00:18:18,265 --> 00:18:20,225 Since you continue to play obstructionist, 252 00:18:20,392 --> 00:18:22,602 I've had to find information through other means. 253 00:18:22,769 --> 00:18:26,398 I found that your adoption was done through Metropolis united charities 254 00:18:26,481 --> 00:18:29,526 but this is the strange part. They were in business for six months. 255 00:18:29,693 --> 00:18:32,529 From what I can tell, yours is the only adoption they handled. 256 00:18:32,696 --> 00:18:34,322 I can't believe you did this, Chloe. 257 00:18:35,991 --> 00:18:39,494 You didn't know? I just assumed that your parents would have told you. 258 00:18:39,661 --> 00:18:42,372 - I mean, weren't you interested? - —why would I be? 259 00:18:42,539 --> 00:18:44,958 My biological parents are either dead or didn't want me. 260 00:18:45,125 --> 00:18:48,503 - You're prying into my private life. - I was just trying to be thorough. 261 00:18:48,670 --> 00:18:52,257 This is a class project. I spent an hour yesterday with Lana, that's it. 262 00:18:52,424 --> 00:18:55,927 That's all I needed. I'm not some mystery for you to solve. 263 00:18:57,971 --> 00:18:59,681 [Chloe] Clark, I... 264 00:19:05,395 --> 00:19:07,105 [Lex] Talk to me, Mr. Raines. 265 00:19:07,272 --> 00:19:11,818 [Raines] According to the doorman, kasich never made it to the apartment. 266 00:19:11,985 --> 00:19:15,155 - [Lex] What about Royce? - His parents died when he was young. 267 00:19:15,322 --> 00:19:18,742 Car accident. He was an only child, inherited everything. 268 00:19:18,908 --> 00:19:21,536 And Amanda rothman? Have you tracked her down yet? 269 00:19:21,619 --> 00:19:25,874 She moved, left no fonnarding address. When's the last time you spoke to her? 270 00:19:26,041 --> 00:19:27,208 About three years ago. 271 00:19:27,375 --> 00:19:29,336 I'll go wider, but it could take some time. 272 00:19:29,502 --> 00:19:31,379 It'd help if you tell me what's going on. 273 00:19:31,880 --> 00:19:33,923 No, it wouldn't. You're my head of security. 274 00:19:34,090 --> 00:19:36,259 You find her and warn her she could be in danger. 275 00:19:36,426 --> 00:19:38,386 That's all you need to know. 276 00:19:56,988 --> 00:20:00,492 [Phelan] Make a path. Police. Excuse me, excuse me. Police. 277 00:20:01,743 --> 00:20:05,413 - Who are you? - Detective Sam phelan, Metropolis pd. 278 00:20:05,580 --> 00:20:07,707 Are you what passes for security in this zoo? 279 00:20:07,999 --> 00:20:11,878 - [Kasich] Yeah. - [Phelan] Don't go anywhere. We'll talk. 280 00:20:13,171 --> 00:20:15,507 - Thank god you're here. - Lex, Lex. 281 00:20:15,673 --> 00:20:18,259 You really put your foot in it this time. 282 00:20:18,426 --> 00:20:20,470 Tell me exactly what happened. 283 00:20:21,471 --> 00:20:24,516 Hey, if you fall apart on me, I can't help you. 284 00:20:24,682 --> 00:20:26,768 Now what went down? 285 00:20:26,851 --> 00:20:29,562 [Faithless' "god is a dj" playing] 286 00:20:37,195 --> 00:20:38,947 [Woman screams] 287 00:20:41,282 --> 00:20:42,951 That's exactly what happened? 288 00:20:43,868 --> 00:20:47,163 Good. Here's how it's gonna go. 289 00:20:47,330 --> 00:20:51,418 You were never here. Your name will not appear in any papers or the police report. 290 00:20:51,584 --> 00:20:55,422 - How? - That's what your daddy's money's for. 291 00:20:56,005 --> 00:20:58,425 This one's gonna cost him. 292 00:20:58,800 --> 00:21:02,762 - What about Amanda? - I'll take care of everybody's story, 293 00:21:02,929 --> 00:21:06,683 but you are never to see her or talk to her again. You got it? 294 00:21:06,975 --> 00:21:10,145 Call this guy, he'll take care of your shoulder. 295 00:21:10,562 --> 00:21:12,897 No emergency rooms. 296 00:21:14,065 --> 00:21:15,692 All right, get out of here. 297 00:21:15,775 --> 00:21:19,654 J“ it's a natural grace of watching young life shape j“ 298 00:21:19,737 --> 00:21:23,366 j“ it's in minor keys solutions and remedies j“ 299 00:21:23,450 --> 00:21:27,370 j“ enemies becoming friends when bitterness ends... j“ 300 00:21:28,872 --> 00:21:31,624 - did you see what happened? - Most of it. 301 00:21:31,791 --> 00:21:36,337 Well, smile. Because you're about to come into some serious money. 302 00:21:46,389 --> 00:21:49,392 [Suspenseful music playing] 303 00:22:00,445 --> 00:22:01,779 Nothing to say? 304 00:22:06,326 --> 00:22:08,703 I thought Lex Luthor had all the answers. 305 00:22:08,870 --> 00:22:11,122 Look, you twisted son of a bitch. 306 00:22:11,289 --> 00:22:14,501 - I don't know what you want. - What happened at club zero? 307 00:22:14,667 --> 00:22:16,628 The cover-up. 308 00:22:17,504 --> 00:22:19,422 You know the cop? 309 00:22:20,590 --> 00:22:22,550 The one on the report? Phelan? 310 00:22:26,346 --> 00:22:30,266 It seems you were somehow involved in that too. I find that very interesting. 311 00:22:31,601 --> 00:22:35,438 - Why don't you kill me now? - Uh... 312 00:22:35,605 --> 00:22:38,274 Because it's more fun to watch you suffer. 313 00:22:39,025 --> 00:22:40,944 Knowing that at any moment, bang! 314 00:22:45,031 --> 00:22:46,699 Tell me. 315 00:22:48,326 --> 00:22:51,621 What really happened? 316 00:23:00,129 --> 00:23:02,757 Lex, you all right? 317 00:23:06,511 --> 00:23:08,555 Clark, what are you doing here? 318 00:23:09,013 --> 00:23:11,266 Your office told me you were here. 319 00:23:12,850 --> 00:23:14,811 I thought I heard someone else. 320 00:23:14,978 --> 00:23:17,730 No. I'm all by myself. 321 00:23:19,065 --> 00:23:21,568 Hey, I looked up Max kasich. 322 00:23:21,818 --> 00:23:23,778 I know what happened at club zero. 323 00:23:23,945 --> 00:23:28,741 That he was shot, and killed Jude Royce. Everyone fits into this except for you. 324 00:23:29,450 --> 00:23:31,828 - What's going on? - Please, Clark. 325 00:23:31,995 --> 00:23:34,581 For our friendship, I'm asking you to stay out of this. 326 00:23:35,498 --> 00:23:38,293 Some secrets are better left alone. 327 00:23:45,091 --> 00:23:46,843 Clark. 328 00:23:49,095 --> 00:23:53,474 Come on, son, the cows aren't gonna feed themselves. 329 00:23:53,766 --> 00:23:55,935 - You have a late night? - I was helping Lana. 330 00:23:56,102 --> 00:24:00,273 She's not gonna let the whole body-part incident delay the opening of the Talon. 331 00:24:00,440 --> 00:24:04,110 That's what happens when you get into business with somebody like Lex Luthor. 332 00:24:04,277 --> 00:24:06,863 If it wasn't for Lex, the Talon would be a parking garage. 333 00:24:07,030 --> 00:24:09,032 Son, he casts a very, very long shadow. 334 00:24:09,198 --> 00:24:12,160 I just want to make sure none of you kids get hurt, that's all. 335 00:24:12,327 --> 00:24:16,414 The past is in the past. The best we can do is look to the future. 336 00:24:16,581 --> 00:24:18,416 All right, you got me. 337 00:24:18,583 --> 00:24:21,711 Speaking of that, how's Chloe's paper coming along? 338 00:24:21,878 --> 00:24:23,630 I assume she's done with her interviews? 339 00:24:23,796 --> 00:24:25,298 I'm not sure. 340 00:24:25,465 --> 00:24:28,801 Look, Clark, if she mentions anything to you about the peas, I'm sorry. 341 00:24:28,968 --> 00:24:30,970 It's the first thing that came to mind. 342 00:24:31,137 --> 00:24:35,600 And if she mentions anything to me about the Metropolis united charities? 343 00:24:37,769 --> 00:24:41,189 I used to think perseverance was an admirable quality. 344 00:24:41,731 --> 00:24:45,151 Since I learned the real truth, I hadn't thought about the adoption. 345 00:24:45,318 --> 00:24:49,155 Dad, Chloe told me the agency you used was only open six months 346 00:24:49,322 --> 00:24:51,741 and I was the only kid adopted. 347 00:24:51,991 --> 00:24:53,993 Look, son, uh... 348 00:24:54,535 --> 00:24:58,373 The process is a really tough one even when you go through normal channels. 349 00:24:58,539 --> 00:25:01,417 With you, it was just a little more complicated, that's all. 350 00:25:02,085 --> 00:25:06,005 - Is everything legal? - Yeah, it's legal, it's just... 351 00:25:06,297 --> 00:25:09,592 Well, it required a higher level of access than your mother or I had. 352 00:25:09,759 --> 00:25:11,678 What does that mean? 353 00:25:14,013 --> 00:25:17,684 Let's just say it's a long road between what's sitting in our storm cellar 354 00:25:17,892 --> 00:25:20,311 and what's written on your birth certificate. 355 00:25:23,398 --> 00:25:26,818 - You hear that? - Hear what? 356 00:25:27,985 --> 00:25:31,447 The whole herd's just over that rise. We ought to be hearing something. 357 00:25:33,574 --> 00:25:36,577 [Dramatic music playing] 358 00:25:49,757 --> 00:25:53,136 [Siren wailing] 359 00:25:53,219 --> 00:25:56,222 [Ominous music playing] 360 00:26:16,784 --> 00:26:18,184 [Chloe] What do you think happened? 361 00:26:18,244 --> 00:26:20,455 Why would LuthorCorp dump their stuff here? 362 00:26:29,589 --> 00:26:32,592 Um, I'm gonna go take from some different angles. 363 00:26:51,027 --> 00:26:55,448 Mr. and Mrs. Kent, I have no idea how this could have happened 364 00:26:55,615 --> 00:27:00,286 but I'll do everything in my power to find out. 365 00:27:01,245 --> 00:27:04,290 And I'll pay for your livestock, of course. 366 00:27:04,540 --> 00:27:07,710 You think that's how you solve everything, don't you, Lex? 367 00:27:07,877 --> 00:27:11,672 You sprinkle a little money on it and hope the problem goes away. 368 00:27:12,381 --> 00:27:16,052 Well, obviously, some things are a little more difficult than that. 369 00:27:23,518 --> 00:27:26,854 I didn't think it was possible to fall any further in your father's eyes. 370 00:27:26,979 --> 00:27:29,065 Obviously, I was wrong. 371 00:27:31,234 --> 00:27:33,694 I'd never intentionally allow something like this to happen. 372 00:27:34,070 --> 00:27:36,239 Does this have anything to do with club zero? 373 00:27:39,408 --> 00:27:41,661 - I think so. - You need to tell the authorities 374 00:27:41,828 --> 00:27:45,039 everything you know. This isn't just about you anymore. 375 00:27:52,213 --> 00:27:56,884 Mr. Luthor, the c.E.P. Guy needs to talk to you. He's over there. 376 00:28:09,689 --> 00:28:12,358 Looks like a black Mark on your company's environmental record. 377 00:28:12,525 --> 00:28:15,903 - I'm gonna walk over and get the sheriff. - And tell him what? 378 00:28:16,988 --> 00:28:18,656 [Yells, then grunts] 379 00:28:25,913 --> 00:28:28,332 Just tell him that Clark Kent called. Thank you. 380 00:28:28,499 --> 00:28:30,418 - Who was that? - I'm trying to reach Lex. 381 00:28:30,585 --> 00:28:32,712 He's not in the office. He's not at the mansion 382 00:28:32,879 --> 00:28:35,423 and his cell phone goes straight to voice mail. 383 00:28:35,923 --> 00:28:37,008 Where's dad? 384 00:28:37,174 --> 00:28:39,218 Still supervising the removal of the cows. 385 00:28:39,385 --> 00:28:42,221 - Lex said he'd pay for that. - Clark, this isn't just about money. 386 00:28:42,388 --> 00:28:47,059 We don't know what kind of health threat this poses to us or to our neighbors. 387 00:28:47,226 --> 00:28:48,895 I don't think this is Lex's fault. 388 00:28:49,061 --> 00:28:52,732 Someone is trying to set him up because of what happened at the nightclub. 389 00:28:57,069 --> 00:29:00,156 - Until this is cleared up, I don't... - Lex has always been a good friend. 390 00:29:00,323 --> 00:29:02,283 I know. I'm usually the one who defends him 391 00:29:02,450 --> 00:29:05,620 but there are some things in his past that are a little shady. 392 00:29:06,120 --> 00:29:07,997 In this family we don't look at the past. 393 00:29:08,247 --> 00:29:11,918 Clark, I grew up in Metropolis, I know the Luthor world. 394 00:29:12,084 --> 00:29:15,129 It looks glamorous and fun, but the kids grow up too fast 395 00:29:15,296 --> 00:29:16,839 and they can get into trouble. 396 00:29:17,173 --> 00:29:19,717 Whatever's happening to Lex is starting to affect you. 397 00:29:19,884 --> 00:29:24,221 Body parts in boxes and poisoned cows? This isn't normal. 398 00:29:24,555 --> 00:29:26,891 What do you want me to do? Cut him out of my life? 399 00:29:27,058 --> 00:29:30,686 No, I want you to cool it off for a while until we know what really happened. 400 00:29:31,354 --> 00:29:35,650 Your father and I just don't want to see you pulled into his problems. 401 00:29:45,743 --> 00:29:47,954 Can I talk to you for a second? 402 00:29:52,041 --> 00:29:53,542 How you doing? 403 00:29:53,709 --> 00:29:57,672 - That depends if it's on the record. - Okay, I deserve that. 404 00:29:57,838 --> 00:30:02,093 Look, I didn't mean to ambush you with the whole adoption agency thing. 405 00:30:02,426 --> 00:30:05,054 Hey, you saw a story and you went right for it. 406 00:30:05,221 --> 00:30:07,223 - That's what journalists do. - You're right. 407 00:30:07,390 --> 00:30:09,392 I didn't think about how it would hurt you. 408 00:30:09,558 --> 00:30:13,604 And, you know, as much as journalistic instinct rebels, 409 00:30:13,771 --> 00:30:15,982 I'd rather have a friend than a subject 410 00:30:16,148 --> 00:30:18,859 so I'm dropping the whole thing. 411 00:30:21,278 --> 00:30:22,989 Thank you. 412 00:30:24,198 --> 00:30:26,325 Can I ask you a question? 413 00:30:26,909 --> 00:30:29,036 Totally off the record. 414 00:30:31,163 --> 00:30:33,791 Do you ever wonder about your biological parents? 415 00:30:35,501 --> 00:30:37,628 Every day of my life. 416 00:30:44,927 --> 00:30:47,680 Looks like I'm not the only one doing some digging. 417 00:30:47,847 --> 00:30:50,141 - What's club zero? - Part of Lex's past 418 00:30:50,307 --> 00:30:52,601 he asked me to stay out of. 419 00:30:54,520 --> 00:30:57,982 Oh. By the way, I brought by some pictures for your parents. 420 00:30:58,149 --> 00:31:01,193 I figured they could use it for insurance purposes and stuff. 421 00:31:01,360 --> 00:31:03,654 I'll see you later. I gotta go. 422 00:31:03,821 --> 00:31:05,406 Chloe 423 00:31:07,575 --> 00:31:09,410 it's the same guy. 424 00:31:09,493 --> 00:31:12,538 [Ominous music playing] 425 00:31:13,831 --> 00:31:15,875 - Wait, but he's... - Dead. 426 00:31:28,804 --> 00:31:30,514 Help! 427 00:31:31,348 --> 00:31:33,517 Somebody! 428 00:31:34,185 --> 00:31:36,353 Help! [Grunts] 429 00:31:37,146 --> 00:31:39,273 Help! 430 00:31:39,648 --> 00:31:41,692 [Yelling] 431 00:31:44,153 --> 00:31:45,696 Somebody! 432 00:31:46,405 --> 00:31:49,075 No word from Lex. No one's spoken to him since this morning. 433 00:31:49,241 --> 00:31:53,037 I pulled our alleged dead guy's license. It's registered to a John Smith. Original. 434 00:31:53,204 --> 00:31:55,998 He has an address in Metropolis and doesn't work for the c.E.P. 435 00:31:56,165 --> 00:31:58,417 - How'd you do that? - I hacked into the dmv database. 436 00:31:58,584 --> 00:32:01,170 - Sometimes persistence is a good thing. - Call Metropolis pd. 437 00:32:01,337 --> 00:32:03,714 - Have them go to that address. - What's going on? 438 00:32:03,839 --> 00:32:05,674 I think Lex is in serious trouble. 439 00:32:05,758 --> 00:32:08,761 [Suspenseful music playing] 440 00:32:14,350 --> 00:32:16,352 You ready to talk? 441 00:32:18,062 --> 00:32:21,398 You're finally where you should have been three years ago. 442 00:32:23,109 --> 00:32:25,319 Exposed in the spotlight. 443 00:32:25,486 --> 00:32:28,072 What do you want from me? 444 00:32:28,697 --> 00:32:31,408 The truth about club zero. 445 00:32:44,839 --> 00:32:47,925 [Indistinct chatter] 446 00:32:59,103 --> 00:33:00,729 Kasich. 447 00:33:00,896 --> 00:33:03,774 Excuse me, did you find anyone else in there? 448 00:33:08,362 --> 00:33:11,782 - You know where I can find club zero? - You're six months too late, kid. 449 00:33:12,158 --> 00:33:13,993 - What do you mean? - Well, it closed down. 450 00:33:14,160 --> 00:33:16,245 It was an old warehouse on 78th and main. 451 00:33:19,915 --> 00:33:23,627 [Jude] Liar! That's what it said in the papers, but that's not what really happened. 452 00:33:23,794 --> 00:33:27,173 - It's the truth. Read the police reports! - I know you covered it up. 453 00:33:27,298 --> 00:33:30,426 I don't know how you did it, but you're gonna pay. 454 00:33:30,593 --> 00:33:32,011 Who are you? 455 00:33:33,137 --> 00:33:35,139 Don't you remember? 456 00:33:37,683 --> 00:33:39,143 You killed me. 457 00:33:47,318 --> 00:33:49,445 Daddy can't save you this time, Lex. 458 00:33:49,528 --> 00:33:50,738 [Gunshofl 459 00:33:50,821 --> 00:33:52,198 [body thuds] 460 00:34:01,332 --> 00:34:04,335 [Haunting music playing] 461 00:34:11,550 --> 00:34:13,844 [Electronic dance music playing] 462 00:34:14,929 --> 00:34:17,223 No more games, Lex. 463 00:34:18,515 --> 00:34:20,809 It's time for the truth. 464 00:34:35,074 --> 00:34:38,077 I know you. You're the contractor from the Talon. 465 00:34:38,244 --> 00:34:40,454 That's my day job. 466 00:34:40,537 --> 00:34:43,540 [Groaning] 467 00:34:44,083 --> 00:34:45,834 Who are you? 468 00:34:46,669 --> 00:34:48,545 Amanda never talked about her family? 469 00:34:49,880 --> 00:34:53,092 She said she had a brother in central city. 470 00:34:53,342 --> 00:34:56,178 He was in prison. She was the only person who kept in touch. 471 00:34:56,345 --> 00:34:58,097 She was my lifeline when I was inside. 472 00:34:58,222 --> 00:35:00,516 I never had a rich daddy to keep me out of jail. 473 00:35:00,975 --> 00:35:04,186 - I don't understand. What do you want? - What do I want? What do I want? 474 00:35:04,353 --> 00:35:07,940 I want vengeance for my sister. 475 00:35:10,234 --> 00:35:12,778 What do you mean? Where's Amanda? 476 00:35:12,945 --> 00:35:15,072 She's dead, Lex. 477 00:35:15,239 --> 00:35:17,283 She committed suicide a year ago. 478 00:35:20,286 --> 00:35:23,539 - I never knew. - Because you cut her out of your life. 479 00:35:24,373 --> 00:35:28,544 She was never the same after club zero. Jude's death devastated her. 480 00:35:28,711 --> 00:35:32,756 He was the love of her life. You took all that away. 481 00:35:33,507 --> 00:35:35,551 She had nothing to live for. 482 00:35:38,470 --> 00:35:39,596 [Lex] Who's that? 483 00:35:41,348 --> 00:35:43,475 Lucky break. 484 00:35:43,934 --> 00:35:45,811 Couple weeks after Amanda's funeral, 485 00:35:45,978 --> 00:35:49,189 I walk into a greasy spoon in bludhaven and there he is. 486 00:35:49,356 --> 00:35:51,942 I couldn't believe it. Short-order cook flipping burgers. 487 00:35:52,109 --> 00:35:56,780 You know how they say everyone in life has a double? I had to look twice. 488 00:35:57,489 --> 00:36:01,493 I figure if he can fool me, he can fool you. 489 00:36:04,121 --> 00:36:05,581 [Lex] Why'd he do it? 490 00:36:06,665 --> 00:36:10,002 He was on parole, needed the money, and that's when I got the idea. 491 00:36:10,169 --> 00:36:14,298 You ruined Mandy's life, I'd ruin yours. 492 00:36:14,965 --> 00:36:17,801 Mandy's finally gonna get the justice she deserves. 493 00:36:18,677 --> 00:36:20,721 You were right. 494 00:36:21,638 --> 00:36:26,810 You were right. The newspapers, the police reports, what I told phelan. 495 00:36:27,144 --> 00:36:30,981 They were all lies. You want the truth? I'll give it to you. 496 00:36:31,523 --> 00:36:34,401 [Faithless' "god is a dj" playing] 497 00:36:44,536 --> 00:36:46,705 Jgodisadjj“ 498 00:37:05,891 --> 00:37:09,978 - No, no, no. You're twisting it again! - That's what happened! 499 00:37:10,145 --> 00:37:12,272 That's what happened. Amanda pulled the trigger. 500 00:37:12,439 --> 00:37:14,817 She shot Jude. I was just trying to protect her. 501 00:37:14,983 --> 00:37:16,235 I'm through with you, Lex! 502 00:37:18,529 --> 00:37:20,322 Killing me won't bring Amanda back. 503 00:37:20,531 --> 00:37:22,449 None of this can change what happened. 504 00:37:22,574 --> 00:37:23,784 I don't care. 505 00:37:23,951 --> 00:37:26,078 After tonight, you'll never hurt anyone else. 506 00:37:26,370 --> 00:37:28,872 You can't escape your past, Lex. 507 00:37:49,601 --> 00:37:51,687 [Lex] Get down! There's a man with a gun up there. 508 00:37:51,854 --> 00:37:54,356 Where? You mean that guy? 509 00:37:54,523 --> 00:37:58,193 - What happened? - I have no idea. 510 00:37:58,360 --> 00:38:00,612 How'd you find me here? 511 00:38:00,779 --> 00:38:02,573 With a little help from my friends. 512 00:38:06,243 --> 00:38:09,246 [Kid rock's "lonely road of faith" playing] 513 00:38:19,089 --> 00:38:25,971 J“ up and down that lonely road of faith j“ 514 00:38:26,054 --> 00:38:28,474 j“ I have been there... j“ 515 00:38:31,894 --> 00:38:36,106 - so, what do you think? - I'm definitely surprised. 516 00:38:36,273 --> 00:38:37,983 Me too. 517 00:38:38,358 --> 00:38:40,152 Where's Chloe? 518 00:38:40,569 --> 00:38:43,739 She said she wanted to be fashionably late. 519 00:38:46,700 --> 00:38:48,243 I got this for you. 520 00:38:49,369 --> 00:38:51,371 Don't worry, it's not a body part. 521 00:38:53,207 --> 00:38:55,542 It was in the attic. It was my grandfather's. 522 00:38:55,709 --> 00:38:58,420 It was taken just after the Talon opened. 523 00:38:58,795 --> 00:39:03,717 - You could hang it above the counter. - Clark, it's amazing. Thank you. 524 00:39:04,551 --> 00:39:05,636 You're welcome. 525 00:39:05,844 --> 00:39:07,346 [Glass shatters] 526 00:39:07,679 --> 00:39:10,057 I better get back to work. 527 00:39:10,599 --> 00:39:12,559 How does it feel? 528 00:39:12,809 --> 00:39:17,564 - Terrifying. Don't tell anybody. - Your secret's safe with me. 529 00:39:18,941 --> 00:39:22,945 J“ whoo-hoo, ooh, ooh... j“ 530 00:39:28,825 --> 00:39:31,161 I get the feeling you're avoiding me, Clark. 531 00:39:32,162 --> 00:39:35,123 I just realized there's a lot I don't know about you. 532 00:39:35,290 --> 00:39:37,668 You think my dark past is gonna rub off on you? 533 00:39:40,837 --> 00:39:42,923 I was trying to protect Amanda. 534 00:39:43,090 --> 00:39:45,092 My father wouldn't raise a finger to help her 535 00:39:45,259 --> 00:39:47,344 but I knew he'd do anything to save his son. 536 00:39:47,761 --> 00:39:50,889 So you took the fall and everything was covered up? 537 00:39:51,348 --> 00:39:54,393 Is that really what happened? Is it the truth? 538 00:39:56,103 --> 00:39:59,523 The truth is, I'd do anything to protect my friends. 539 00:39:59,648 --> 00:40:05,779 J“ on this lonely road of faith j“ 540 00:40:09,866 --> 00:40:16,873 j“ on this lonely road of faith j“ 541 00:40:47,696 --> 00:40:50,699 [Theme music playing]