1 00:00:16,517 --> 00:00:18,477 - Lois: Tess. - Yeah. 2 00:00:18,644 --> 00:00:21,021 You've been taking spin classes, and not in the gym. 3 00:00:21,188 --> 00:00:24,816 - What are you talking about, Lois? - Censorship. 4 00:00:24,983 --> 00:00:29,321 I write an article against the vra and you turn it into venom for vigilantes. 5 00:00:32,866 --> 00:00:35,452 I didn't approve this article. 6 00:00:36,537 --> 00:00:38,497 I didn't approve any of these articles. 7 00:00:38,664 --> 00:00:42,376 Well, if you didn't green-light this garbage, who did? 8 00:00:42,543 --> 00:00:46,171 You know, I have better things to do than deal with your mess. 9 00:00:52,886 --> 00:00:54,221 Excuse me. 10 00:00:56,390 --> 00:00:57,558 Tess. 11 00:00:58,892 --> 00:01:00,894 Lionel Luthor. 12 00:01:03,564 --> 00:01:07,818 - I thought... - Yes, well, rumors of my death... 13 00:01:09,319 --> 00:01:11,905 Have been greatly exaggerated. 14 00:02:12,966 --> 00:02:14,718 What? 15 00:02:15,260 --> 00:02:18,889 You got a hug for your long-lost daddy? 16 00:02:23,268 --> 00:02:27,731 Clark told me about this other earth. You're from there, aren't you? 17 00:02:27,898 --> 00:02:31,693 It doesn't matter where I'm from, lutessa. I am still your father. 18 00:02:31,860 --> 00:02:34,363 And as far as this trusting world believes... 19 00:02:34,529 --> 00:02:38,367 The same man who successfully faked his own death. 20 00:02:39,242 --> 00:02:42,204 Which also makes you the same man who abandoned me. 21 00:02:43,246 --> 00:02:45,916 Interesting, because in my world... 22 00:02:46,083 --> 00:02:48,251 You're the one who turned your back on me. 23 00:02:48,418 --> 00:02:51,088 - I'm sure I had my reasons. - Oh, you did. 24 00:02:51,546 --> 00:02:53,924 I neglected you, lutessa. 25 00:02:54,383 --> 00:02:56,093 But I won't make that mistake again. 26 00:02:56,301 --> 00:02:58,679 Clark opened the door between worlds... 27 00:02:58,887 --> 00:03:03,392 And that's given me a second chance to put things right between us... 28 00:03:03,558 --> 00:03:05,435 To be the father you always wanted. 29 00:03:13,902 --> 00:03:16,113 What exactly do you want, Lionel? 30 00:03:17,447 --> 00:03:20,117 To provide for my family. 31 00:03:20,325 --> 00:03:23,286 For you and for your brother. 32 00:03:23,745 --> 00:03:29,292 I was a fool. I turned my back on you for someone who betrayed me. 33 00:03:31,628 --> 00:03:34,297 Well, Clark was never yours in this world. 34 00:03:37,134 --> 00:03:40,303 That is a lie, Tess. 35 00:03:40,470 --> 00:03:42,431 You saved Lex. 36 00:03:44,641 --> 00:03:47,644 And now he's out there alone somewhere... 37 00:03:47,811 --> 00:03:50,272 Because you discarded him. 38 00:03:51,565 --> 00:03:56,987 And you know the crippling scars that that can leave on a child, lutessa. 39 00:04:02,909 --> 00:04:03,952 Where is he? 40 00:04:07,748 --> 00:04:08,999 Tell me now. 41 00:04:14,004 --> 00:04:18,008 I don't know, but I'm gonna find him before you do. 42 00:04:18,175 --> 00:04:20,177 The boy doesn't need you. 43 00:04:20,385 --> 00:04:21,803 He needs his father. 44 00:04:45,535 --> 00:04:48,497 And they say being a wanted man's supposed to be a bad thing. 45 00:04:55,003 --> 00:04:56,713 - Were you peeking at your...? - I... 46 00:04:56,880 --> 00:05:00,467 - Okay. - Uh, just a peek, just a really quick peek. 47 00:05:00,634 --> 00:05:03,720 The government may have framed me, but it'd truly be criminal... 48 00:05:03,929 --> 00:05:06,723 To keep you from checking up on the world, wouldn't it? 49 00:05:06,890 --> 00:05:09,184 And while you do that, I'm going to, uh, take a walk. 50 00:05:09,351 --> 00:05:10,894 I'm gonna stretch my legs out. 51 00:05:11,061 --> 00:05:14,397 Oliver? Your stretching yesterday led to you stopping two muggings... 52 00:05:14,564 --> 00:05:17,317 - And a very public bank robbery. - That's right. 53 00:05:17,734 --> 00:05:18,819 I wore the hoodie. 54 00:05:19,027 --> 00:05:22,155 And if you get caught, you're gonna be wearing prison orange... 55 00:05:22,322 --> 00:05:24,825 Which is not the best color on you. 56 00:05:25,033 --> 00:05:29,329 Hey, I just got you back. I don't wanna lose you again. 57 00:05:29,496 --> 00:05:31,164 Man: We take you there now, live. 58 00:05:31,331 --> 00:05:34,918 Protesters: Vote down the vra! Vote down the vra! 59 00:05:35,085 --> 00:05:36,419 Chloe: What is going on? 60 00:05:36,586 --> 00:05:41,174 America votes on whether or not to overturn the vra! 61 00:05:43,260 --> 00:05:47,430 Our heroes need our help now more than ever. 62 00:05:49,057 --> 00:05:52,352 - Pro-hero rally? Okay. - Protesters: Vote down the vra! 63 00:06:01,695 --> 00:06:03,613 Lois, I'm home. 64 00:06:06,700 --> 00:06:07,951 Hi, Clark. 65 00:06:08,577 --> 00:06:12,205 Newspaper is the way to spread the word, but you can't beat door to door... 66 00:06:12,372 --> 00:06:13,623 For the personal touch. 67 00:06:13,790 --> 00:06:16,626 I just single-handedly swayed 30 more votes in our favor. 68 00:06:16,793 --> 00:06:19,921 I love your enthusiasm, but I don't have much time for politics. 69 00:06:20,088 --> 00:06:21,756 Do you have time for your mom? 70 00:06:21,923 --> 00:06:25,802 Because a certain senator has been working overtime to overturn the vra. 71 00:06:26,761 --> 00:06:29,139 Her campaigning has raised enough hero support... 72 00:06:29,306 --> 00:06:31,266 To force a national vote. 73 00:06:31,433 --> 00:06:33,935 And I appreciate everything that she's done... 74 00:06:34,102 --> 00:06:36,438 But, Lois, the vote's tomorrow. 75 00:06:36,605 --> 00:06:39,816 Don't give up on the game when there are seconds left on the clock. 76 00:06:39,983 --> 00:06:43,320 I'm still out there saving people whether they want me around or not. 77 00:06:43,486 --> 00:06:45,614 You need to see something. 78 00:06:48,408 --> 00:06:51,953 Newswoman: A motorcade has pulled up behind the podium. 79 00:06:52,120 --> 00:06:54,998 It looks like the keynote speaker has arrived. 80 00:06:55,165 --> 00:06:57,125 A major opponent of the vra... 81 00:06:57,292 --> 00:06:59,586 You were so focused on flying under the radar... 82 00:06:59,753 --> 00:07:02,005 That you lost sight of the skyline. 83 00:07:02,172 --> 00:07:03,423 People believe in heroes. 84 00:07:03,632 --> 00:07:07,010 They just need something to give them the courage to come out and fight. 85 00:07:07,177 --> 00:07:10,847 Man: And now it is my great honor to introduce to you... 86 00:07:11,014 --> 00:07:13,141 - She's your hero and mine. - Or someone. 87 00:07:13,308 --> 00:07:16,519 Please welcome senator Martha Kent! 88 00:07:25,070 --> 00:07:27,447 These are difficult times. 89 00:07:28,198 --> 00:07:32,827 With heroes being painted as criminals, it's easy to lose hope. 90 00:07:32,994 --> 00:07:36,665 But if we don't speak up now, then when? 91 00:07:38,166 --> 00:07:41,962 My father always said, "life only asks of you what you can handle." 92 00:07:43,338 --> 00:07:45,048 Sometimes we can't do it on our own. 93 00:07:45,215 --> 00:07:49,386 That's why we need to join together in this crusade like a family... 94 00:07:49,552 --> 00:07:54,557 So that our united strength shines through the darkness like a beacon... 95 00:07:54,724 --> 00:07:59,688 Inspiring others to find their voices. Protesters: Yeah! 96 00:08:00,105 --> 00:08:03,566 None of us is born to hate. 97 00:08:03,733 --> 00:08:05,402 We're taught to. 98 00:08:06,027 --> 00:08:09,739 That's why we need heroes to remind us that we are all meant... 99 00:08:09,906 --> 00:08:12,659 To fight for truth and justice. Protestors: Yeah! 100 00:08:12,826 --> 00:08:15,912 - To take a stand against fear and hate. - Protestors: Yeah! 101 00:08:16,121 --> 00:08:20,000 To go to the polls tomorrow and vote down the vra! 102 00:08:21,876 --> 00:08:26,589 All: Vote down the vra! Vote down the vra! Vote down the vra! 103 00:08:26,756 --> 00:08:29,175 - See? There's still hope. - Vote down the vra! 104 00:08:38,727 --> 00:08:41,187 Newswoman: We just heard what sounded like gunshots. 105 00:08:41,354 --> 00:08:42,605 Federal agents are now... 106 00:08:50,030 --> 00:08:52,532 - Clark: I'm her son. - Yes, Mr. Kent. 107 00:08:57,287 --> 00:08:59,372 Martha: Thank you for your concern, Lois. 108 00:08:59,539 --> 00:09:02,584 Oh, hold on a second. Hi, sweetheart. 109 00:09:07,297 --> 00:09:10,800 I know. Clark does have a way of leaving abruptly. 110 00:09:10,967 --> 00:09:14,721 Um, I'm gonna stop by the farm later. Bye-bye. 111 00:09:14,888 --> 00:09:16,556 - You okay? - I'm fine. 112 00:09:16,765 --> 00:09:18,641 They convinced me to wear a bulletproof vest. 113 00:09:18,808 --> 00:09:21,895 - The other bullet grazed my shoulder. - You didn't tell me you were in town. 114 00:09:22,062 --> 00:09:25,106 - I could've protected you. - I had to protect you, Clark. 115 00:09:25,273 --> 00:09:28,610 The whole state is watching. It's not safe for you or your friends... 116 00:09:28,777 --> 00:09:30,779 To be caught in the spotlight. 117 00:09:30,945 --> 00:09:34,074 So you step in, and look what happens, somebody shot you. 118 00:09:34,282 --> 00:09:37,410 They shot a senator to frighten people from going to the polls. 119 00:09:37,577 --> 00:09:40,413 I have to get back out and encourage people... 120 00:09:40,580 --> 00:09:42,499 To stand up for what they believe in. 121 00:09:42,707 --> 00:09:44,292 80 more of them can get hurt? 122 00:09:44,459 --> 00:09:46,503 People are upset. They're getting violent. 123 00:09:46,669 --> 00:09:48,129 If you don't let me do this... 124 00:09:48,296 --> 00:09:51,174 There will never be a day when you can come out of hiding. 125 00:09:51,341 --> 00:09:55,845 - People need someone to believe in. - I'm not gonna let you sacrifice yourself. 126 00:09:56,012 --> 00:10:00,016 Your father and I made a pact many years ago. 127 00:10:00,183 --> 00:10:02,268 We knew protecting you would be dangerous... 128 00:10:02,435 --> 00:10:05,355 But we vowed to do it, even if it cost us our lives. 129 00:10:07,524 --> 00:10:11,236 I'm willing to sacrifice the same thing your father did. 130 00:10:13,113 --> 00:10:16,366 But I'm not gonna let you go on a suicide mission for me. 131 00:10:16,825 --> 00:10:20,328 The person who did this to you is out there. I'm gonna find them. 132 00:10:21,830 --> 00:10:24,249 I'm not ready to say goodbye to you too. 133 00:10:32,674 --> 00:10:35,510 He's just worried about you, Mrs. Kent. 134 00:10:36,719 --> 00:10:37,804 We all are. 135 00:10:37,971 --> 00:10:42,058 Oliver really wanted to come too, but I was afraid he'd get recognized. 136 00:10:42,267 --> 00:10:44,144 - Oh! - Sorry. 137 00:10:45,728 --> 00:10:49,899 Who would've thought there'd be a day when heroes need this much protection? 138 00:10:50,066 --> 00:10:51,192 It's nothing new. 139 00:10:51,693 --> 00:10:54,821 A long time ago, Jonathan and I realized... 140 00:10:54,988 --> 00:10:56,865 Clark wasn't just our blessing... 141 00:10:57,031 --> 00:11:00,326 Someday we'd have to share him with the world. 142 00:11:00,493 --> 00:11:04,414 Protecting him suddenly became a much bigger responsibility. 143 00:11:05,874 --> 00:11:08,877 That explains why the red queen eventually entered the game. 144 00:11:10,712 --> 00:11:12,297 I've been watching you too. 145 00:11:14,257 --> 00:11:16,092 I know you took over where waller left off... 146 00:11:16,301 --> 00:11:20,096 But why did you leave Clark's side in the first place? 147 00:11:20,263 --> 00:11:21,806 Same reason you did. 148 00:11:23,099 --> 00:11:27,228 There's a very fine line between being protective and being overprotective. 149 00:11:27,896 --> 00:11:31,858 We both needed to leave for Clark to stand up on his own. 150 00:11:32,025 --> 00:11:34,110 But maybe we stepped away too far. 151 00:11:34,277 --> 00:11:36,613 Mrs. Kent, I never stopped watching his back. 152 00:11:36,779 --> 00:11:39,908 Clark needs you as much as the world needs him. 153 00:11:40,074 --> 00:11:42,035 You're part of this family, Chloe. 154 00:11:43,453 --> 00:11:49,292 You know, growing up, I never really had much of a mother figure to look up to... 155 00:11:49,459 --> 00:11:50,627 Until I met you. 156 00:11:51,711 --> 00:11:56,299 You really taught me what it meant to take care of the people that I love. 157 00:11:56,466 --> 00:11:58,468 And as Clark's oldest friend... 158 00:11:58,635 --> 00:12:01,137 I can't think of anyone better to watch over him. 159 00:12:13,441 --> 00:12:14,943 Officer: Stand back. 160 00:12:17,737 --> 00:12:20,156 Newswoman: With tensions rising and violence breaking out... 161 00:12:20,323 --> 00:12:22,325 Between vra protestors and supporters... 162 00:12:22,492 --> 00:12:25,161 In the wake of the attempt on senator Kent's life... 163 00:12:25,328 --> 00:12:28,331 Things are escalating very quickly here, Bruce. 164 00:12:41,219 --> 00:12:42,971 Clark: Hey, what are you doing? 165 00:12:45,348 --> 00:12:49,477 - Does Chloe know you're out here? - Not exactly, no. 166 00:12:49,644 --> 00:12:51,354 She worries, Clark. 167 00:12:51,521 --> 00:12:53,690 I can't stay holed up in watchtower all day. 168 00:12:53,856 --> 00:12:55,775 I'll drive myself crazy. 169 00:12:55,942 --> 00:12:58,194 Your mother was out here standing up for me too. 170 00:12:58,361 --> 00:13:01,864 She won't be doing much of anything if we don't figure out who did this. 171 00:13:02,031 --> 00:13:05,201 - Did you find anything? - No. 172 00:13:05,368 --> 00:13:09,038 The cops haven't found anything either. They can't even find the bullets. 173 00:13:23,011 --> 00:13:25,388 - Clark, you all right? - It's kryptonite. 174 00:13:25,888 --> 00:13:29,058 Police didn't find bullets because they're made out of meteor rock. 175 00:13:29,267 --> 00:13:32,061 - Turn to dust on impact. - Shooter knows your weakness. 176 00:13:32,270 --> 00:13:34,564 They probably thought I'd try to stop it. 177 00:13:35,023 --> 00:13:38,735 This wasn't political. It was personal. 178 00:13:42,697 --> 00:13:46,784 Lois Lane. I called about doing a pro-hero piece for your paper. 179 00:13:48,328 --> 00:13:49,996 Then you really have no business... 180 00:13:50,204 --> 00:13:52,915 Calling yourselves "fair and balanced," now, do you? 181 00:13:54,292 --> 00:13:57,295 Hi. —hi. Oh. 182 00:13:58,254 --> 00:14:00,840 - Let me get that for you. - Thank you. 183 00:14:02,091 --> 00:14:04,260 I see you've been baking again. 184 00:14:04,427 --> 00:14:06,596 Well, yeah. I'm getting a little better. 185 00:14:06,763 --> 00:14:09,432 And because of what you've been through this morning... 186 00:14:09,599 --> 00:14:12,352 You could use a little homespun sweetness. 187 00:14:12,518 --> 00:14:15,313 That's very thoughtful, Lois. 188 00:14:15,688 --> 00:14:16,856 Lois: Ow. Martha: Oh. Ha, ha. 189 00:14:18,024 --> 00:14:21,944 Um, I also compiled a list of the top 10 possible shooters. 190 00:14:22,111 --> 00:14:25,740 Ray sacks, Bruno mannheim, they're all in there. 191 00:14:28,868 --> 00:14:30,620 - Lois. - Yeah? 192 00:14:30,828 --> 00:14:34,248 Don't worry. I've been impressed with you for years. 193 00:14:37,960 --> 00:14:39,337 This is for you. 194 00:14:41,255 --> 00:14:42,799 Really? 195 00:14:46,552 --> 00:14:48,554 - Wow. - When I first came into this house... 196 00:14:48,763 --> 00:14:52,642 I was the city girl, and Jonathan's mom was particular. 197 00:14:52,809 --> 00:14:56,104 I didn't think I'd measure up to everything she'd been for him. 198 00:14:56,270 --> 00:14:59,565 But on our wedding day, she gave me that necklace... 199 00:14:59,774 --> 00:15:03,236 And said the thing she couldn't measure was Jonathan's happiness... 200 00:15:03,403 --> 00:15:04,612 Since he had met me. 201 00:15:05,071 --> 00:15:07,073 But more importantly... 202 00:15:08,449 --> 00:15:11,577 You are a perfect fit for Clark. 203 00:15:11,994 --> 00:15:13,621 You inspire him. 204 00:15:17,458 --> 00:15:21,003 I wish that I could inspire him a little right now. 205 00:15:22,130 --> 00:15:25,425 He just... he's losing hope. 206 00:15:27,385 --> 00:15:28,970 I need to reach more people... 207 00:15:29,137 --> 00:15:32,140 But all of my journalistic jump shots keep getting blocked. 208 00:15:33,349 --> 00:15:38,187 Did you know Perry white started out fighting for his causes as an outsider? 209 00:15:38,688 --> 00:15:41,107 He didn't think much of the conventional media... 210 00:15:41,315 --> 00:15:43,860 So he printed pamphlets out of a storage unit. 211 00:15:45,445 --> 00:15:47,363 Storage unit. 212 00:15:47,822 --> 00:15:50,700 That is so low-rent and so rebel. 213 00:16:46,088 --> 00:16:49,592 You've grown up, Alexander. 214 00:16:51,511 --> 00:16:55,056 I watched your body fall 40 stories. 215 00:16:56,724 --> 00:16:59,393 It was the greatest moment of my life. 216 00:17:00,978 --> 00:17:03,856 Well, what father doesn't wanna make his son happy? 217 00:17:04,023 --> 00:17:05,942 You don't need this. 218 00:17:13,783 --> 00:17:15,493 Kryptonite. 219 00:17:36,639 --> 00:17:38,933 You shot Martha Kent. 220 00:17:40,935 --> 00:17:45,398 Why would you do that? I understand she's a perfectly lovely woman. 221 00:17:45,565 --> 00:17:47,567 I was trying to kill him. 222 00:17:48,150 --> 00:17:50,486 I thought he'd blur in front of the bullet. 223 00:17:50,653 --> 00:17:53,614 The kryptonite would tear through him. 224 00:17:54,991 --> 00:17:56,951 But he didn't come. 225 00:17:57,618 --> 00:17:59,161 He wasn't there to protect her. 226 00:18:02,081 --> 00:18:06,752 Don't worry, son. I'm here now to protect you. 227 00:18:07,962 --> 00:18:11,173 No one will ever find out what happened today. 228 00:18:13,175 --> 00:18:15,469 Will you help me kill Clark? 229 00:18:23,185 --> 00:18:28,316 I betrayed you for that boy in another life. 230 00:18:28,649 --> 00:18:33,779 But now, here, we've got another chance. 231 00:18:33,988 --> 00:18:35,990 We'll work together. 232 00:18:39,619 --> 00:18:41,037 You're my flesh and blood. 233 00:18:42,496 --> 00:18:44,081 My only son. 234 00:18:45,499 --> 00:18:48,044 With my help, you will succeed. 235 00:18:48,210 --> 00:18:52,381 You will rule our family dynasty... 236 00:18:54,216 --> 00:18:56,302 No matter what it costs. 237 00:19:26,332 --> 00:19:27,875 Lois. 238 00:19:28,042 --> 00:19:29,585 Why am I at my Alma mater? 239 00:19:29,794 --> 00:19:32,088 How am I supposed to be protecting my heroes... 240 00:19:32,296 --> 00:19:34,548 If I'm totally on everybody's radar? 241 00:19:36,217 --> 00:19:38,427 And what's with all the woodward and Bernstein? 242 00:19:38,594 --> 00:19:40,721 Actually, more like Perry and white. 243 00:19:40,888 --> 00:19:43,849 - These are Perry's files. - Oh. 244 00:19:44,809 --> 00:19:48,521 That explains the smell of old spice and young ambition. 245 00:19:48,896 --> 00:19:51,065 I thought you'd be out campaigning right now. 246 00:19:52,316 --> 00:19:54,443 Actually, I'd rather be writing... 247 00:19:54,819 --> 00:19:57,196 But no one wants to print pro-hero prose. 248 00:19:57,363 --> 00:19:58,447 Ineededinspwafion... 249 00:19:58,614 --> 00:20:02,576 A way to blow down those power-puff pieces piling up against the blur. 250 00:20:04,537 --> 00:20:07,957 And then it hit me like a banner headline. 251 00:20:09,291 --> 00:20:11,085 Go guerilla. 252 00:20:13,421 --> 00:20:15,923 Okay, bad banana jokes aside... 253 00:20:16,090 --> 00:20:19,593 Do you really think that you and I passing out a bunch of pamphlets... 254 00:20:19,802 --> 00:20:22,138 Is gonna actually defeat the vra? 255 00:20:23,097 --> 00:20:25,433 Actually, I had a different idea. 256 00:20:25,599 --> 00:20:29,603 I just need you to hack into a couple of national-news websites. 257 00:20:30,396 --> 00:20:31,856 How many? 258 00:20:34,066 --> 00:20:35,443 All of them. 259 00:20:45,453 --> 00:20:48,622 Oliver, you can forget about looking into those kryptonite bullets. 260 00:20:48,831 --> 00:20:52,376 - I found the shooter's crow's nest. - He leave an autograph? 261 00:20:52,835 --> 00:20:57,256 More or less. Something he scratched into the roof while he waited. 262 00:20:57,423 --> 00:21:01,260 I've only seen this one other place, on the wall in Alexander's cell. 263 00:21:01,427 --> 00:21:03,347 - He's the shooter. - Oliver: Don't worry, Clark. 264 00:21:04,346 --> 00:21:06,265 We'll find this guy. 265 00:21:26,118 --> 00:21:29,163 - What the hell is this? - Forgot to change the locks. 266 00:21:31,916 --> 00:21:33,709 Lionel Luthor. 267 00:21:36,420 --> 00:21:38,047 It's a journal. 268 00:21:38,214 --> 00:21:42,676 My, uh, doppelganger's life makes for a very interesting read. 269 00:21:45,805 --> 00:21:46,972 Alexander. 270 00:21:56,982 --> 00:22:01,237 I wouldn't get used to the view. You forget, I know where you're from. 271 00:22:01,946 --> 00:22:04,365 - People find out you're not real... - Lionel: Not real? 272 00:22:04,532 --> 00:22:05,866 Why would anyone think that? 273 00:22:06,033 --> 00:22:08,994 I've been quietly reclaiming my assets for months now. 274 00:22:09,453 --> 00:22:13,707 Your illicit activities made it easy for me to buy you out at a bargain... 275 00:22:13,874 --> 00:22:17,253 And the LuthorCorp board has welcomed me back with open arms. 276 00:22:18,170 --> 00:22:20,840 - In this world, you murdered my parents. - In mine too... 277 00:22:21,006 --> 00:22:22,758 And I had a very good reason. 278 00:22:22,967 --> 00:22:27,054 Hit me. Security's on the way. We'll add assault and battery. 279 00:22:27,221 --> 00:22:28,347 Come on. 280 00:22:30,057 --> 00:22:31,559 Hlpass. 281 00:22:32,852 --> 00:22:37,773 So, what was that this morning, huh? Was that, uh, your idea? 282 00:22:37,982 --> 00:22:40,901 Show daddy that you got the killer instinct too? 283 00:22:41,068 --> 00:22:44,238 Are you making an accusation against my son? 284 00:22:44,405 --> 00:22:47,116 No one will take your word. You're a convicted felon. 285 00:22:48,993 --> 00:22:51,120 You should've stayed out of the spotlight... 286 00:22:51,287 --> 00:22:53,414 But you wanted celebrity. 287 00:22:53,581 --> 00:22:57,042 You made one fatal mistake, you trusted them, the people. 288 00:22:57,209 --> 00:22:59,753 They're vulgar, uneducated and stupid... 289 00:22:59,962 --> 00:23:02,756 And they don't even know when you're fighting for them. 290 00:23:03,257 --> 00:23:04,884 Must be heartwrenching. 291 00:23:05,050 --> 00:23:07,428 Well, you got it all figured out. 292 00:23:08,137 --> 00:23:10,014 I'll tell you what. 293 00:23:10,514 --> 00:23:13,309 I wouldn't underestimate the common man in tomorrow's vote. 294 00:23:13,517 --> 00:23:16,562 When the vra's repealed and my name is cleared... 295 00:23:17,646 --> 00:23:19,106 I'm coming after you. 296 00:23:24,153 --> 00:23:25,404 No, you're wrong. 297 00:23:28,324 --> 00:23:32,494 Tomorrow, the people will turn on you again, believe me. 298 00:23:39,501 --> 00:23:42,338 You missed the Mark, green arrow. 299 00:23:44,548 --> 00:23:46,800 And now it's our turn. 300 00:23:47,134 --> 00:23:48,260 Again. 301 00:23:54,600 --> 00:23:56,644 Come on, Clark. 302 00:23:57,061 --> 00:23:59,647 - Clark: Tess? - Clark, I have been calling you. 303 00:23:59,813 --> 00:24:04,068 I've been busy. I found out who the shooter was: Alexander. 304 00:24:05,945 --> 00:24:09,323 I'm gonna need to scan traffic cameras, retrace his steps. 305 00:24:13,327 --> 00:24:17,665 Clark, Alexander's not the only Luthor that's crawling back into our lives. 306 00:24:19,833 --> 00:24:21,126 Lionel's here. 307 00:24:23,963 --> 00:24:25,047 Lionel? 308 00:24:25,839 --> 00:24:30,678 He followed you from his parallel world and he knows about Alexander. 309 00:24:31,303 --> 00:24:35,182 Worse, he's already found him. Just got back from father-son day at LuthorCorp. 310 00:24:35,349 --> 00:24:38,644 Alexander's all grown up. Family's back in business. 311 00:24:42,356 --> 00:24:45,317 Lionel's rebuilding his empire with Lex by his side. 312 00:24:45,985 --> 00:24:49,238 Tess: Clark, you saw the world that Lionel built over there. 313 00:24:49,697 --> 00:24:52,533 Use the mirror box and send them both away. 314 00:24:53,075 --> 00:24:55,202 I destroyed the mirror box. 315 00:24:56,829 --> 00:24:58,914 Maybe jor-ei has a way to send Lionel home. 316 00:24:59,123 --> 00:25:01,000 Snow dad's been a little frosty lately. 317 00:25:01,166 --> 00:25:03,335 Maybe we should figure out a different way. 318 00:25:03,502 --> 00:25:05,212 Tess: Yeah, I agree with Oliver. 319 00:25:05,379 --> 00:25:07,673 Don't you have other ways to deal with them? 320 00:25:07,840 --> 00:25:10,884 No one does anything till I get back from the fortress. 321 00:25:22,896 --> 00:25:26,400 This is your home, Alexander. 322 00:25:27,026 --> 00:25:29,194 You'll be safe here. 323 00:25:30,154 --> 00:25:32,948 You always remember, son... 324 00:25:33,407 --> 00:25:36,452 A Luthor's home is his castle. 325 00:25:36,660 --> 00:25:40,914 But this really isn't your home, Lionel, is it? 326 00:25:42,875 --> 00:25:46,545 And we both know this boy is sick and needs serious help. 327 00:25:47,296 --> 00:25:50,466 Alexander, would you leave us a minute, please? 328 00:25:50,674 --> 00:25:52,217 Go on. 329 00:25:52,760 --> 00:25:55,220 It's all right. It's all right. 330 00:25:56,305 --> 00:26:01,226 So, senator Martha Kent. 331 00:26:02,269 --> 00:26:06,648 I assume Clark told you about his journey through the looking glass. 332 00:26:06,815 --> 00:26:08,984 And he just called me about yours. 333 00:26:09,610 --> 00:26:11,779 You don't belong here. 334 00:26:11,945 --> 00:26:14,490 That's strange, coming from you. 335 00:26:14,698 --> 00:26:17,493 Where does your son belong? Certainly not here. 336 00:26:17,701 --> 00:26:21,121 Well, on this side of the mirror, Clark is a force for good. 337 00:26:21,288 --> 00:26:23,582 And if you try to hurt him... 338 00:26:24,291 --> 00:26:26,502 I will destroy you. 339 00:26:27,419 --> 00:26:30,005 I find you very attractive, Martha. 340 00:26:35,719 --> 00:26:41,308 I understand why I had such strong feelings for you. 341 00:26:43,852 --> 00:26:46,480 I loved to give you presents. 342 00:26:48,107 --> 00:26:50,859 There was a wristwatch. 343 00:26:51,026 --> 00:26:52,319 You remember? 344 00:26:53,737 --> 00:26:55,697 Lionel and I had nothing to hide. 345 00:26:55,864 --> 00:26:57,616 Engraved. 346 00:26:57,783 --> 00:27:02,162 "To Martha, with deep affection." 347 00:27:06,500 --> 00:27:08,335 Did you share that with your husband? 348 00:27:13,006 --> 00:27:15,884 Stay away from Clark. 349 00:27:22,224 --> 00:27:24,560 You may have used him in your world to kill Lex... 350 00:27:24,768 --> 00:27:26,520 But you won't use him in this one. 351 00:27:30,232 --> 00:27:32,025 Lionel: Alexander. 352 00:27:32,234 --> 00:27:33,902 Is that true? 353 00:27:34,069 --> 00:27:37,364 You abandoned me in this world and wanted me dead in the next? 354 00:27:37,531 --> 00:27:41,326 Oh, my god, son, what have you done? 355 00:27:44,371 --> 00:27:46,874 Isn't it a little late for that? 356 00:27:48,375 --> 00:27:52,045 In two separate worlds, you picked your son. 357 00:27:52,880 --> 00:27:54,798 And it wasn't me. 358 00:27:56,717 --> 00:27:59,052 You loved her son. 359 00:28:00,220 --> 00:28:02,514 I was wrong, Alexander. 360 00:28:06,602 --> 00:28:09,021 That's why I came back here to find you. 361 00:28:09,855 --> 00:28:12,274 No second chances, Lionel. 362 00:28:12,858 --> 00:28:14,776 It's time to end this family feud. 363 00:28:14,943 --> 00:28:18,238 - Alexander, please listen to me. - I know I'm dying. 364 00:28:20,741 --> 00:28:22,075 I'm aging faster and faster. 365 00:28:25,454 --> 00:28:28,081 I have all of Lex's memories. 366 00:28:28,457 --> 00:28:31,210 And he despised every single one of you. 367 00:28:31,710 --> 00:28:33,420 Listen to me, son. 368 00:28:33,587 --> 00:28:36,798 Don't let hate master you. Make it your servant. Use it. 369 00:28:36,965 --> 00:28:41,094 Let it build inside you. Your hate can make you strong. 370 00:28:41,261 --> 00:28:45,057 - I can teach you how. - There's nothing left for you to teach me. 371 00:29:06,620 --> 00:29:09,248 I'm taking pity on you, Martha. 372 00:29:10,582 --> 00:29:13,961 I know how much it would kill you to watch your son die. 373 00:29:34,022 --> 00:29:39,111 I was halfway to the fortress when I realized what you meant. 374 00:29:41,196 --> 00:29:43,448 You're looking for the phantom zone crystal. 375 00:29:43,615 --> 00:29:46,868 - You sent Slade there, didn't you? - The vra forced my hand. 376 00:29:47,035 --> 00:29:51,039 When the justice system here is fixed, I'll bring him back to stand trial. 377 00:29:51,748 --> 00:29:54,584 How can you be so good, Clark? 378 00:29:55,002 --> 00:29:57,504 Alexander: Because no one taught him to hate. 379 00:29:58,547 --> 00:30:00,590 Like Lionel taught me. 380 00:30:04,219 --> 00:30:06,096 - Alexander. - But don't worry. 381 00:30:06,263 --> 00:30:08,890 I took care of my father. 382 00:30:09,057 --> 00:30:10,225 And your mom too, Clark. 383 00:30:11,560 --> 00:30:12,769 What did you do? 384 00:30:14,146 --> 00:30:15,564 Tess: Clark. 385 00:30:17,774 --> 00:30:21,111 Part of growing up is letting go of your parents, Clark. 386 00:30:21,278 --> 00:30:23,113 Something you've always struggled with. 387 00:30:23,280 --> 00:30:24,823 Where are they? 388 00:30:25,741 --> 00:30:27,659 Back at the mansion. 389 00:30:28,285 --> 00:30:29,453 Or what's left of it... 390 00:30:29,619 --> 00:30:32,080 Since it's burning to the ground as we speak. 391 00:30:32,247 --> 00:30:34,916 You're not a killer, not yet. You can come back. 392 00:30:35,083 --> 00:30:37,294 I'm the last Lex Luthor. 393 00:30:37,461 --> 00:30:39,254 After I die, there's no coming back. 394 00:30:40,756 --> 00:30:42,924 - Alexander... - No, Tess! 395 00:30:43,467 --> 00:30:45,052 I am done with all of you. 396 00:30:46,470 --> 00:30:48,180 And you. 397 00:30:50,432 --> 00:30:53,977 Always making yourself look better by making me look like some monster! 398 00:30:54,436 --> 00:30:55,479 You're not him. 399 00:30:55,645 --> 00:30:59,316 You keep blaming everybody else, but look who has the gun in their hand. 400 00:31:01,568 --> 00:31:02,819 I know how you feel. 401 00:31:04,780 --> 00:31:07,491 After living in the darkness for so long... 402 00:31:07,657 --> 00:31:10,619 You feel like you can't step into the light... 403 00:31:10,786 --> 00:31:14,122 Because it makes you feel ashamed. 404 00:31:14,289 --> 00:31:18,668 But Clark was the one that changed everything for me. 405 00:31:20,379 --> 00:31:23,006 He can do the same thing for you. 406 00:31:29,096 --> 00:31:31,014 Why would you wanna help me? 407 00:31:32,808 --> 00:31:34,518 I'm your enemy. 408 00:31:35,185 --> 00:31:38,730 - We've been locked in battle for years. - We're not locked into anything. 409 00:31:38,897 --> 00:31:41,316 You had something Lex never had and that's Tess. 410 00:31:42,317 --> 00:31:43,485 She loved you. 411 00:31:43,652 --> 00:31:45,862 I still love you. I do. 412 00:31:46,988 --> 00:31:49,408 And I know that I'm not perfect. 413 00:31:51,410 --> 00:31:53,245 But I'll always be there for you. 414 00:31:54,996 --> 00:31:56,039 Okay? 415 00:33:07,319 --> 00:33:08,570 This isn't over. 416 00:33:39,142 --> 00:33:42,854 Cheer up, Clark. Lex? Lionel? You had a big win tonight. 417 00:33:43,021 --> 00:33:44,773 I think we'll still lose today. 418 00:33:44,940 --> 00:33:47,984 And after this vote, I'll be an outlaw forever. 419 00:33:49,444 --> 00:33:52,155 Hey. You might wanna take a look at this. 420 00:34:01,122 --> 00:34:03,375 Clark: "A beacon of hope shining light on the truth"? 421 00:34:03,542 --> 00:34:05,961 It's our answer to the vra. 422 00:34:08,004 --> 00:34:09,631 Hey, blur, it's Brian. 423 00:34:10,131 --> 00:34:12,509 I like to consider myself a longtime supporter... 424 00:34:12,676 --> 00:34:15,512 Of these vigilantes, as they like to call it now. 425 00:34:15,679 --> 00:34:17,305 All of my hopes were confirmed... 426 00:34:17,472 --> 00:34:20,475 When I saw that mysterious letter s showing up everywhere. 427 00:34:20,642 --> 00:34:24,563 I knew it was you guys. And so, what it's worth, blur, thank you. 428 00:34:24,771 --> 00:34:28,650 You've already changed my life. Keep fighting, no matter what. 429 00:34:28,900 --> 00:34:31,903 I remember what it was like here in Metropolis before he came. 430 00:34:32,070 --> 00:34:35,991 You couldn't even walk the streets. But since the blur came, we have hope. 431 00:34:36,157 --> 00:34:38,076 So I just wanna let the blur know... 432 00:34:38,285 --> 00:34:42,664 That there are still people who support him and I'm one of them. 433 00:34:42,831 --> 00:34:46,334 Being a hero isn't about being able to save every person from a mugging... 434 00:34:46,501 --> 00:34:48,920 Or pull someone from a burning building... 435 00:34:49,087 --> 00:34:51,923 But to give people hope for a brighter tomorrow. 436 00:34:52,090 --> 00:34:56,678 The blur is a symbol for integrity and morality and selflessness. 437 00:34:56,845 --> 00:35:01,182 If you're listening to this, blur, thank you for everything. 438 00:35:01,349 --> 00:35:03,059 Man 1: I wanna be a hero to my kids. 439 00:35:03,226 --> 00:35:06,521 I wanna be a hero that helps give them faith in themselves... 440 00:35:07,022 --> 00:35:08,857 That they can accomplish greatness. 441 00:35:09,024 --> 00:35:14,195 Thank you for helping me believe that heroes can and do exist. 442 00:35:14,613 --> 00:35:17,949 Blur, I wanna thank you. As long as you're doing what you're doing... 443 00:35:18,116 --> 00:35:20,285 To keep the people of our hometown safe... 444 00:35:20,452 --> 00:35:23,413 Us boys and girls here can keep on doing our jobs. 445 00:35:23,580 --> 00:35:26,374 Man 2: I look at the blur and his powers that he has... 446 00:35:26,541 --> 00:35:27,917 And they're amazing... 447 00:35:28,084 --> 00:35:30,545 But that's not what inspires me about him. 448 00:35:30,712 --> 00:35:31,963 It's his character. 449 00:35:32,130 --> 00:35:35,216 When I see the blur and others like him... 450 00:35:35,383 --> 00:35:39,346 Turn their differences into strengths... 451 00:35:39,846 --> 00:35:43,558 It gives me hope that one day I can do the same. 452 00:35:43,725 --> 00:35:47,062 He's always there for us, standing up for us and doing what's right. 453 00:35:47,228 --> 00:35:49,981 That's who a hero is, somebody who stands up for others. 454 00:35:50,148 --> 00:35:52,651 Everybody has their favorite hero. 455 00:35:52,859 --> 00:35:54,486 Well, my favorite hero is the blur. 456 00:35:54,653 --> 00:35:58,114 Thanks for being somebody that I can count on to do what's right. 457 00:35:59,157 --> 00:36:01,743 We love you, blur. We 're always here for you. 458 00:36:02,577 --> 00:36:05,413 I can't believe they'd risk coming out to defend me. 459 00:36:05,789 --> 00:36:08,500 You have no idea how much you mean to people, Clark Kent. 460 00:36:16,591 --> 00:36:18,426 I don't think a couple hundred testimonials... 461 00:36:18,593 --> 00:36:22,263 Will be enough to change the vote. Chloe: Try a couple hundred thousand. 462 00:36:23,807 --> 00:36:26,267 All of them willing to step fonnard for you. 463 00:36:27,769 --> 00:36:30,105 They just needed a place to be heard. 464 00:36:34,109 --> 00:36:36,277 You're an American hero, Clark. 465 00:36:55,797 --> 00:36:58,633 Newswoman: This historic vote is the first of its kind... 466 00:36:58,800 --> 00:37:02,804 With an unprecedented number of people going to the polls. 467 00:37:02,971 --> 00:37:06,141 And I've just been told, with all 50 states reporting in... 468 00:37:06,307 --> 00:37:08,643 We can announce that the measure to repeal... 469 00:37:08,810 --> 00:37:11,604 The vigilante registration act... 470 00:37:11,771 --> 00:37:12,814 Has passed. 471 00:37:14,816 --> 00:37:16,151 Chloe: Yeah! 472 00:37:18,611 --> 00:37:20,613 - Yay! - We won! Ha, ha, ha. 473 00:37:21,281 --> 00:37:22,991 Thank you. 474 00:37:23,742 --> 00:37:25,994 You should thank your mom and Perry. 475 00:37:26,161 --> 00:37:27,328 They were my inspiration. 476 00:37:34,294 --> 00:37:36,296 I thought people had given in to the hate. 477 00:37:36,463 --> 00:37:38,339 I didn't realize how much hope there was. 478 00:37:38,506 --> 00:37:40,800 I wish I would've had more faith. 479 00:37:40,967 --> 00:37:43,178 I wanna be the man that you made that suit for. 480 00:37:43,344 --> 00:37:45,972 You don't need a suit to be the world's hero. 481 00:37:46,139 --> 00:37:48,641 Well, when I saw those people willing to defend me... 482 00:37:48,808 --> 00:37:49,851 It was inspiring. 483 00:37:53,354 --> 00:37:54,856 It got me to thinking that... 484 00:37:55,023 --> 00:37:57,984 In order for the blur to be a true beacon of hope... 485 00:37:59,319 --> 00:38:02,030 Maybe people need to see my face too. 486 00:38:03,823 --> 00:38:05,200 I've been to the future... 487 00:38:05,366 --> 00:38:10,163 And I saw the hero that I will become to save the city. 488 00:38:11,498 --> 00:38:15,502 But I also saw me. I mean, Clark Kent... 489 00:38:15,668 --> 00:38:18,379 Disguised behind glasses and a bad haircut. 490 00:38:18,546 --> 00:38:21,049 Well, I'm sure you still looked very handsome. 491 00:38:22,675 --> 00:38:26,346 Mom, I just don't know how I can treat Clark Kent as a disguise. 492 00:38:27,180 --> 00:38:29,516 You and dad raised me to be who I am right now... 493 00:38:29,682 --> 00:38:31,184 The real Clark Kent. 494 00:38:31,351 --> 00:38:36,564 What's real is your strength and integrity and compassion. 495 00:38:37,857 --> 00:38:40,193 As long as you remain honest to those things... 496 00:38:40,360 --> 00:38:44,697 It doesn't matter what you wear or what name you go by... 497 00:38:44,864 --> 00:38:48,576 Because you'll always be my son. 498 00:38:49,911 --> 00:38:53,206 So you're saying I should become that hero and step into the light? 499 00:38:53,373 --> 00:38:55,083 Clark... 500 00:38:55,834 --> 00:38:57,710 You are the light. 501 00:39:03,925 --> 00:39:07,720 Oh, gosh, your dad would be so proud. 502 00:40:16,414 --> 00:40:19,292 - Hey, Tess. - Hey. 503 00:40:22,503 --> 00:40:24,339 Are you okay? 504 00:40:26,424 --> 00:40:27,842 I feel sick. 505 00:40:28,009 --> 00:40:31,304 Come here. Sit down. 506 00:40:35,308 --> 00:40:37,185 I'm beginning to forget things. 507 00:40:40,980 --> 00:40:43,650 Can you remember what you did yesterday? 508 00:40:50,698 --> 00:40:52,992 What if I forget everything? 509 00:40:56,537 --> 00:40:58,331 What if I forget you? 510 00:41:01,042 --> 00:41:02,835 Come here. 511 00:41:03,670 --> 00:41:05,838 Come here, Alexander. 512 00:41:08,174 --> 00:41:10,176 I promise you... 513 00:41:11,177 --> 00:41:13,346 I promise you... 514 00:41:13,513 --> 00:41:15,848 That I will make everything okay.