1 00:00:04,338 --> 00:00:07,884 Well, Whitney, you shipped out over there. 2 00:00:08,050 --> 00:00:10,178 I'm sure it's pretty warm. Uh... 3 00:00:10,344 --> 00:00:11,846 That really sucked. 4 00:00:12,013 --> 00:00:14,557 It's okay, Clark, just say what you feel. 5 00:00:14,891 --> 00:00:16,559 What's with Clark Kent, movie star? 6 00:00:16,726 --> 00:00:19,103 Lana's making a video-letter for Whitney overseas. 7 00:00:19,270 --> 00:00:22,398 Thought it was the least I could do. Do you wanna give it a shot? 8 00:00:22,607 --> 00:00:24,400 Watch how the pros do it. 9 00:00:24,859 --> 00:00:28,654 The town's still rebuilding after the storm. The first week of school's a bear. 10 00:00:28,821 --> 00:00:31,073 You're missing the worst heat wave in 25 years. 11 00:00:31,240 --> 00:00:33,618 Bottom line, stay safe and come home soon. 12 00:00:33,784 --> 00:00:37,246 P.s. The football team's toast without fordman on offense. 13 00:00:38,497 --> 00:00:40,374 - That was perfect, Pete. - Yeah, super. 14 00:00:40,917 --> 00:00:42,501 Try not to choke this time. 15 00:00:44,712 --> 00:00:46,505 How about it, Clark? Wanna try take two? 16 00:00:46,672 --> 00:00:47,965 How about a rain check? 17 00:00:48,132 --> 00:00:50,718 Sure. Um, why don't you come by the Talon later. 18 00:00:50,885 --> 00:00:53,304 - All right. - All right, see you. 19 00:00:55,598 --> 00:00:57,934 - Good to see some things never change. - Chloe. 20 00:00:58,100 --> 00:01:00,186 - Hi. - Hey, you're back. 21 00:01:03,189 --> 00:01:07,235 Yeah. Fresh from the wilds of Metropolis and the daily planet internship program. 22 00:01:07,401 --> 00:01:10,529 Pete said you were a big hit. I thought we had lost you for good. 23 00:01:10,696 --> 00:01:13,199 Well, my dad decided to give lexcorp another shot, 24 00:01:13,366 --> 00:01:15,076 so here I am, back in the boonies. 25 00:01:15,243 --> 00:01:18,287 I'm glad you're staying. I really missed you this summer. 26 00:01:18,454 --> 00:01:21,707 Yeah, I could tell by the voluminous e-mails you sent. 27 00:01:21,874 --> 00:01:23,626 Yeah, sorry. With the farm and... 28 00:01:23,793 --> 00:01:26,128 Don't worry about it, Clark. It's not a big deal. 29 00:01:26,295 --> 00:01:28,464 Well, I'm really excited to hear your stories. 30 00:01:29,006 --> 00:01:32,009 Yeah, actually, you know what? There aren't any stories. 31 00:01:32,176 --> 00:01:36,055 Oh, except that I did meet this really hot young intern from Metropolis high. 32 00:01:36,305 --> 00:01:40,643 It was great. He made me forget all about Smallville for three whole months. 33 00:01:40,726 --> 00:01:47,191 J“ and I didn't mean to lead you on you were everything I wanted j“ 34 00:01:49,485 --> 00:01:51,654 - Oh, great. - What? 35 00:01:51,821 --> 00:01:54,282 Every year, the incredibly aged Mrs. Kowalski 36 00:01:54,448 --> 00:01:57,118 kicks off biology class with an ancient sex-ed film. 37 00:01:57,285 --> 00:01:59,120 Who told you that, your brother? 38 00:01:59,287 --> 00:02:00,705 My dad. 39 00:02:01,706 --> 00:02:03,457 Well, I'm sure it can't be that bad. 40 00:02:03,541 --> 00:02:07,044 Good morning, I'm Ms. Atkins. 41 00:02:07,128 --> 00:02:11,382 I'll be your new biology teacher on health and human development. 42 00:02:11,465 --> 00:02:13,217 J“ I wanna take my clothes off... j“ 43 00:02:13,301 --> 00:02:15,845 I'm really sorry about the air conditioning in here. 44 00:02:15,970 --> 00:02:19,181 But it looks like we're gonna have to suffer through this together. 45 00:02:19,348 --> 00:02:22,184 - Bring on the pain. - Let's get ready for a movie. 46 00:02:24,395 --> 00:02:27,315 All right. Everybody try to stay awake. 47 00:02:28,649 --> 00:02:30,735 All members of the animal kingdom, 48 00:02:30,901 --> 00:02:33,070 from the simplest one-celled organism 49 00:02:33,237 --> 00:02:37,700 to the most complex of mammals, engage in reproduction. 50 00:02:38,701 --> 00:02:43,247 This ensures that each individual creature can pass on its genetic information 51 00:02:43,414 --> 00:02:45,458 to future generations. 52 00:02:46,083 --> 00:02:49,628 Animals rely on a variety of courtship methods. 53 00:02:50,254 --> 00:02:56,594 This remarkable reproductive process is set into motion by the act of copulation, 54 00:02:57,053 --> 00:03:00,681 also known as "intercourse" or "coitus." 55 00:03:00,848 --> 00:03:03,934 In many species, the females attract their mates 56 00:03:04,101 --> 00:03:07,396 with chemical scents called pheromones. 57 00:03:08,522 --> 00:03:11,609 Pheromones are used to elicit specific behaviors 58 00:03:11,692 --> 00:03:16,280 from members of the opposite sex and are secreted by glands 59 00:03:16,447 --> 00:03:20,826 or incorporated into other fluids, such as perspiration. 60 00:03:21,744 --> 00:03:25,039 The desired goal of all courtship behavior in mammals is... 61 00:03:37,510 --> 00:03:40,679 Okay, everybody, walk, do not run. Leave your books. 62 00:03:40,846 --> 00:03:42,473 Let's go! 63 00:03:50,648 --> 00:03:55,694 J“ somebody save me I“ 64 00:03:57,196 --> 00:04:01,075 I“ let your warm hands break right through it I“ 65 00:04:01,158 --> 00:04:05,788 j“ somebody save me I“ 66 00:04:07,540 --> 00:04:11,335 j“ I don't care how you do it j“ 67 00:04:11,419 --> 00:04:15,965 -j' just stay, stay I“ -j' stay with me I“ 68 00:04:16,048 --> 00:04:21,637 I“ come on, I've been waiting for you j“ 69 00:04:21,720 --> 00:04:25,599 I“ to stay with me I“ 70 00:04:27,268 --> 00:04:31,730 j“ I made this whole world shine for you j“ 71 00:04:31,814 --> 00:04:36,026 I“ stay, stay I“ 72 00:04:36,110 --> 00:04:39,196 I“ come on j“ 73 00:04:53,878 --> 00:04:55,671 I came as soon as I heard. 74 00:04:56,797 --> 00:04:58,757 - Hi. - Hi. 75 00:04:58,924 --> 00:05:01,469 - You all right? - I'm fine. 76 00:05:02,261 --> 00:05:05,639 Thanks to this young man right here. Clark, come here for a second. 77 00:05:05,931 --> 00:05:08,934 He was the only one that kept a cool head during the entire thing. 78 00:05:09,101 --> 00:05:11,020 He actually put the fire out. 79 00:05:11,270 --> 00:05:13,022 Why am I not surprised? 80 00:05:14,607 --> 00:05:16,275 Clark, once again, I'm grateful. 81 00:05:16,859 --> 00:05:18,194 And I'm confused. 82 00:05:19,028 --> 00:05:22,698 You're right, and I'm sorry. I'd like you to meet Desiree atkins. 83 00:05:22,865 --> 00:05:24,658 My fiancee. 84 00:05:26,660 --> 00:05:29,705 All clear, safe to go back into the building. 85 00:05:29,872 --> 00:05:32,041 See you in class, Clark. 86 00:05:33,918 --> 00:05:35,503 Fiancee, huh? 87 00:05:36,128 --> 00:05:39,131 I didn't even know you were seeing anyone. You sure about this? 88 00:05:39,298 --> 00:05:43,093 I've never been more sure of anything in my life. Oh. 89 00:05:43,260 --> 00:05:47,014 I was gonna have this messengered, but since you're here... 90 00:05:52,770 --> 00:05:54,980 It's a wedding invitation for tonight. 91 00:05:55,147 --> 00:05:58,442 I know it's short notice, but I was hoping you'd be my best man. 92 00:05:59,735 --> 00:06:02,863 - Lex, I don't know what to say. - I hope you'll say yes. 93 00:06:04,823 --> 00:06:06,617 Well, I'm surprised. 94 00:06:12,540 --> 00:06:16,752 Better get back to class. You never know when the next fire may erupt. 95 00:06:26,637 --> 00:06:30,099 Oh, a wedding present from your father. 96 00:06:30,182 --> 00:06:32,226 So do you want me to sign this? 97 00:06:32,851 --> 00:06:36,438 Well, if you don't, my father could disinherit me. 98 00:06:38,232 --> 00:06:40,943 Fine. I'll sign it. 99 00:06:41,110 --> 00:06:43,779 But it's gonna cost you a kiss. 100 00:07:02,506 --> 00:07:06,093 I really wish we didn't have to sign this on our wedding day. 101 00:07:06,760 --> 00:07:08,554 You're right. 102 00:07:09,138 --> 00:07:11,974 You're the best thing that's ever happened to me. 103 00:07:12,141 --> 00:07:15,644 I plan on being with you until death do us part. 104 00:07:21,150 --> 00:07:23,652 - Hi, sweetheart. - Hi. 105 00:07:27,156 --> 00:07:29,658 Tell me again your aversion to air conditioning. 106 00:07:29,825 --> 00:07:32,995 Two words: Electric bill. 107 00:07:35,289 --> 00:07:38,083 Hi, Clark. How was school? 108 00:07:38,459 --> 00:07:39,752 It was different. 109 00:07:41,587 --> 00:07:44,548 - Do we like different? - There was a fire during biology class. 110 00:07:45,924 --> 00:07:49,136 It's okay. Nobody was hurt. I stopped it before it spread. 111 00:07:49,511 --> 00:07:53,015 - It sounds like we should be proud of you. - Except I think I started it. 112 00:07:54,099 --> 00:07:56,226 Wait, you want to explain that, please? 113 00:07:56,852 --> 00:07:59,897 I started to feel hot. My eyes started to burn. 114 00:08:00,064 --> 00:08:03,067 All of the sudden, the spot I was staring at burst into flames. 115 00:08:03,233 --> 00:08:04,693 Just by looking at it? 116 00:08:05,027 --> 00:08:09,365 Hello. Hi, I'm Clark. I'm the kid who can lift up tractors and see through walls. 117 00:08:09,531 --> 00:08:13,035 Son, hang on just a second. What exactly was going on when this happened? 118 00:08:13,202 --> 00:08:16,205 We'd just met our new biology teacher and we were watching a film. 119 00:08:16,372 --> 00:08:19,375 - An educational film? - Sex-educational film. 120 00:08:24,546 --> 00:08:27,383 - This could get very complicated. - Uh... 121 00:08:27,549 --> 00:08:29,968 Clark, it's possible that whatever's happened 122 00:08:30,135 --> 00:08:32,930 has some sort of hormonal connection. 123 00:08:35,599 --> 00:08:37,851 Great, so I'm maturing into a fire-starter? 124 00:08:38,018 --> 00:08:39,645 No, son, look. Um... 125 00:08:39,812 --> 00:08:44,149 We've just gotta get a handle on this, like we have on all your other abilities. 126 00:08:44,233 --> 00:08:47,611 Except my other abilities didn't involve things bursting into flames. 127 00:08:47,778 --> 00:08:50,239 All the more reason for you to give it some time. 128 00:08:50,406 --> 00:08:53,283 - You'll just have to stay close to home. - Great. 129 00:08:53,450 --> 00:08:54,743 Then we'll figure it out. 130 00:08:56,578 --> 00:08:58,038 I can't. 131 00:09:00,374 --> 00:09:01,709 Why, what's this? 132 00:09:03,168 --> 00:09:05,379 You're not gonna believe it. 133 00:09:23,480 --> 00:09:24,982 - Thanks. - Cheers. 134 00:09:36,535 --> 00:09:38,579 Hey, Chloe. Been looking all over for you. 135 00:09:38,746 --> 00:09:42,332 Hey. Really? I'm not that hard to find, Clark. 136 00:09:42,499 --> 00:09:47,087 Only Lex Luthor could put together a fairy-tale wedding in less than 48 hours. 137 00:09:47,254 --> 00:09:49,673 Look, you seemed a little distant this morning. 138 00:09:49,840 --> 00:09:52,176 I want to make sure everything's okay between us. 139 00:09:52,342 --> 00:09:55,345 - Yeah, it's hunky-dory. - Wait, now I know something's wrong. 140 00:09:55,512 --> 00:09:57,806 The only person who says "hunky-dory" is my father. 141 00:09:58,182 --> 00:10:01,310 Look, Clark, I guess I just let my feelings get the better of me. 142 00:10:01,393 --> 00:10:04,646 But, you know, we made a decision, and I'm perfectly fine with it. 143 00:10:05,439 --> 00:10:07,024 Me too. 144 00:10:09,318 --> 00:10:13,697 But I still don't know how I feel about taking sex ed from Mrs. Luthor. 145 00:10:13,864 --> 00:10:17,451 - I can't believe Lex is married. - He says he really loves her. 146 00:10:17,785 --> 00:10:20,913 Yeah, well, love is rarely, if ever, logical. 147 00:10:21,079 --> 00:10:23,373 Maybe they just have the right pheromones. 148 00:10:24,958 --> 00:10:29,463 It's chemistry, Clark. Some people have it, others don't. 149 00:10:35,010 --> 00:10:37,012 Nice smile. Great. 150 00:10:37,179 --> 00:10:40,516 Quit staring, Clark. You'll burn your eyes out. 151 00:10:40,682 --> 00:10:42,184 - I was just... - It's all right. 152 00:10:42,392 --> 00:10:45,646 Desiree's attractive, I understand. Oh, and thanks again, Clark. 153 00:10:48,398 --> 00:10:51,318 Lex, I gotta tell you, I was a bit shell-shocked. 154 00:10:51,485 --> 00:10:53,362 You go away on a two-week business trip. 155 00:10:53,529 --> 00:10:56,198 Next thing I know, my mom's finishing your wedding cake? 156 00:10:56,365 --> 00:10:59,576 Believe me, when I left I had no intention of falling in love. 157 00:10:59,743 --> 00:11:02,871 I was struggling through another endless business function 158 00:11:03,038 --> 00:11:04,957 when suddenly Desiree was there. 159 00:11:05,624 --> 00:11:08,377 She must have made quite a first impression. 160 00:11:09,378 --> 00:11:13,632 Actually, she said she'd come to save me. 161 00:11:14,675 --> 00:11:18,804 I thought it was a joke too, that she was only interested in my name or fortune. 162 00:11:18,971 --> 00:11:22,724 But as the night wore on, I realized she was different. 163 00:11:24,226 --> 00:11:25,769 It just happened that fast? 164 00:11:26,186 --> 00:11:28,856 You can waste time playing it safe or you can go for it. 165 00:11:29,022 --> 00:11:30,983 But at some point, Clark, 166 00:11:31,149 --> 00:11:33,861 you just know when something's right. 167 00:11:45,455 --> 00:11:49,835 And, uh, Pete's taping all the sharks games for you, so you won't miss a thing, 168 00:11:50,002 --> 00:11:53,255 though, the way they're playing, you might want to. Uh... 169 00:11:54,590 --> 00:11:57,718 Anyway, I haven't forgotten what we talked about, so don't worry. 170 00:11:57,885 --> 00:11:59,428 Just come home soon and be safe. 171 00:11:59,720 --> 00:12:02,890 That was great. Thanks so much for doing this, Clark. 172 00:12:03,056 --> 00:12:05,350 So, what did you and Whitney talk about, anyway? 173 00:12:05,517 --> 00:12:08,478 Oh, just that he wanted me to keep an eye on you. 174 00:12:09,354 --> 00:12:13,275 Uh... not that he doesn't trust you, um... 175 00:12:15,485 --> 00:12:20,032 It's hot. Do you want an iced coffee? I'm gonna go make an iced coffee. 176 00:12:21,408 --> 00:12:23,035 One of the perks of management, 177 00:12:23,201 --> 00:12:25,871 24-hour access to the cappuccino machine. 178 00:12:29,416 --> 00:12:31,084 So, what did you say to Whitney? 179 00:12:31,251 --> 00:12:34,087 Started my message five or six times, but I can't finish. 180 00:12:34,171 --> 00:12:35,631 There's so much I want to say. 181 00:12:35,964 --> 00:12:38,467 It's not easy being in a long-distance relationship. 182 00:12:39,968 --> 00:12:41,386 I miss him. 183 00:12:44,014 --> 00:12:47,935 And I'm worried about him, but it's difficult putting your life on hold. 184 00:12:48,101 --> 00:12:51,647 I'm not sure it was the wisest decision for either of us. 185 00:12:53,273 --> 00:12:54,608 I get his e-mails. 186 00:12:55,317 --> 00:12:57,486 He's having a really tough time. 187 00:12:57,653 --> 00:13:01,198 First with basic training, now being shipped out. 188 00:13:01,406 --> 00:13:03,075 He needs someone he can count on. 189 00:13:05,661 --> 00:13:09,831 Besides, I do have you to look out for me, don't I? 190 00:13:09,998 --> 00:13:12,501 I know I haven't been around much this summer. Thanks. 191 00:13:12,668 --> 00:13:15,420 But ever since the storm, the farm has just been a disaster. 192 00:13:15,504 --> 00:13:18,507 Seems like we're all trying to find our way back from that day. 193 00:13:18,799 --> 00:13:21,718 Except for Lex. I've never seen him so happy before. 194 00:13:21,885 --> 00:13:23,679 It's kind of weird. 195 00:13:23,845 --> 00:13:25,889 I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks that. 196 00:13:26,181 --> 00:13:28,225 Still, you have to admit, it's romantic. 197 00:13:28,934 --> 00:13:32,771 - Well, Lex makes it seem easy. - Maybe it is. 198 00:13:32,938 --> 00:13:37,025 Lex learned to act on his passion. Never hold anything back. 199 00:13:37,693 --> 00:13:40,487 I wonder if we'll ever be able to do the same. 200 00:13:52,708 --> 00:13:56,294 - Clark, what's wrong? - Just not feeling so well. 201 00:13:59,256 --> 00:14:02,134 Oh, my god, you're burning up. Let me drive you home. 202 00:14:24,364 --> 00:14:25,699 You okay? 203 00:14:25,866 --> 00:14:29,244 Yeah, I'm fine. What happened? I'm gonna call 911. 204 00:14:29,411 --> 00:14:31,038 I'm not sure. 205 00:14:39,755 --> 00:14:42,466 - I thought you'd be in school already. - I'm not going. 206 00:14:44,342 --> 00:14:46,553 It happened again at the Talon. 207 00:14:46,720 --> 00:14:48,263 What, another fire? 208 00:14:49,264 --> 00:14:50,640 It was worse than before. 209 00:14:50,807 --> 00:14:52,476 I was afraid it wasn't gonna stop. 210 00:14:52,642 --> 00:14:55,270 The fire department said the fire looked suspicious. 211 00:14:55,437 --> 00:14:56,772 - Come on. - And they're right. 212 00:14:56,938 --> 00:14:59,649 We both know you didn't mean to start any of these fires. 213 00:14:59,816 --> 00:15:01,985 Dad, Lana was there. If I'd have hurt her... 214 00:15:02,152 --> 00:15:03,737 Look, son... 215 00:15:04,696 --> 00:15:05,989 Clark. 216 00:15:09,076 --> 00:15:10,660 Hey, come on. 217 00:15:11,328 --> 00:15:12,621 Clark. 218 00:15:14,456 --> 00:15:16,458 Look at me. 219 00:15:16,625 --> 00:15:20,295 Son, I think I have a pretty good idea of what's triggering this thing. 220 00:15:25,300 --> 00:15:27,427 All right. Rule number one: 221 00:15:27,594 --> 00:15:30,555 Always practice away from the barn. Come on. 222 00:15:31,306 --> 00:15:34,059 I don't get it. I thought the point was to stop this from happening. 223 00:15:34,226 --> 00:15:37,896 In order to find the off switch, first we need to find the on switch, right? 224 00:15:38,063 --> 00:15:39,397 All right. 225 00:15:39,981 --> 00:15:42,484 Now, I want you to remember 226 00:15:42,651 --> 00:15:45,779 exactly what you were thinking about the first time it happened. 227 00:15:45,862 --> 00:15:49,616 J“ satisfy me, baby... j“ 228 00:15:51,952 --> 00:15:53,286 come on. 229 00:15:55,705 --> 00:15:59,209 - Dad, this might be easier if I was... - Alone. Yeah. 230 00:15:59,584 --> 00:16:00,877 Sorry. 231 00:16:05,006 --> 00:16:07,175 J“ baby, close your eyes and listen to the music j“ 232 00:16:07,259 --> 00:16:09,302 j“ and dig to the summer breeze j“ 233 00:16:09,386 --> 00:16:11,656 j“ it's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it j“ 234 00:16:11,680 --> 00:16:13,765 j“ come along with me and put your mind at ease j“ 235 00:16:13,849 --> 00:16:17,352 j“ a little less conversation, a little more action... j“ 236 00:16:18,728 --> 00:16:20,438 Lana. 237 00:16:21,857 --> 00:16:23,859 J“ a little more bite and a little less bark... j“ 238 00:16:26,153 --> 00:16:28,655 j“ open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me j“ 239 00:16:28,738 --> 00:16:31,074 -j“ satisfy me j“ -j“ satisfy me, baby j“ 240 00:16:31,158 --> 00:16:34,244 j“ satisfy me j“ 241 00:16:46,006 --> 00:16:49,801 Five scarecrows, two water barrels and our mailbox later... 242 00:16:50,343 --> 00:16:53,471 Dad, you were right. Once I understood what triggered the heat, 243 00:16:53,638 --> 00:16:56,141 I was able to control it without thinking about... 244 00:16:56,308 --> 00:16:57,976 Sgx. 245 00:17:00,061 --> 00:17:02,105 - You sure about that, son? - Trust me. 246 00:17:02,272 --> 00:17:06,026 Next time I have a date, I can take her out without setting her on fire. 247 00:17:06,109 --> 00:17:07,277 That's a relief. 248 00:17:07,944 --> 00:17:09,237 I'll be fine. 249 00:17:25,086 --> 00:17:26,671 Hey, Clark, you in here? 250 00:17:28,506 --> 00:17:30,800 It's a little hot in here for candles, Clark. 251 00:17:33,887 --> 00:17:38,016 Only at school. The rest of the time, I prefer "Desiree." 252 00:17:38,558 --> 00:17:41,061 I went by the house, but nobody was home. 253 00:17:41,228 --> 00:17:44,856 - Then I saw the light in the loft. - Yeah, my parents went into town. 254 00:17:45,232 --> 00:17:47,901 Well, actually I came by to see you. 255 00:17:48,818 --> 00:17:50,362 Really? 256 00:17:54,074 --> 00:17:58,828 You see, most girls like older men, but not me, I like younger guys. 257 00:17:59,537 --> 00:18:03,041 What they lack in experience, they make up for in passion. 258 00:18:03,208 --> 00:18:05,543 - Is that right? - Yeah. 259 00:18:06,544 --> 00:18:10,131 I saw you staring at me the other day in class. 260 00:18:11,383 --> 00:18:13,051 I'm sorry, I, uh... 261 00:18:14,844 --> 00:18:16,304 - Uh... - No, it's okay. 262 00:18:16,805 --> 00:18:18,473 I was actually flattered. 263 00:18:19,683 --> 00:18:21,768 As a matter of fact, I was hoping 264 00:18:21,935 --> 00:18:24,688 we could work on our student-teacher relations. 265 00:18:25,480 --> 00:18:27,274 I, uh... 266 00:18:27,732 --> 00:18:30,151 You're married to my best friend. 267 00:18:43,540 --> 00:18:44,833 Wait. 268 00:18:48,003 --> 00:18:50,380 I don't know what you expected here tonight. 269 00:18:50,714 --> 00:18:53,842 But Lex is my best friend. I'm not gonna do anything to hurt him. 270 00:18:54,884 --> 00:18:56,761 I don't know what came over me. 271 00:18:59,389 --> 00:19:01,391 Please don't tell Lex about this, okay? 272 00:19:03,977 --> 00:19:06,146 I am so sorry. 273 00:19:17,615 --> 00:19:20,910 So the new Mrs. Luthor has an alias. Interesting. 274 00:19:22,037 --> 00:19:24,748 You know, what would you say 275 00:19:24,914 --> 00:19:28,418 if I told you Ms. Atkins, a.K.A. Alison Sanders, 276 00:19:28,585 --> 00:19:31,463 showed up at my loft last night 277 00:19:31,629 --> 00:19:33,673 and tried to seduce me? 278 00:19:34,382 --> 00:19:36,760 I'd say you were living the voyeuristic fantasy 279 00:19:36,926 --> 00:19:38,845 of every male student in this school. 280 00:19:39,012 --> 00:19:42,974 Clark, she just married Lex. Why would she possibly be interested in you? 281 00:19:46,227 --> 00:19:47,562 Look, she was dissing Lex, 282 00:19:47,729 --> 00:19:50,565 saying he was the only thing standing between her and me. 283 00:19:50,982 --> 00:19:54,736 Okay, this is quickly going from merely nauseating to genuinely disturbing. 284 00:19:54,819 --> 00:19:57,364 I'm not making it up. She has some strange hold on Lex. 285 00:19:57,530 --> 00:19:59,032 Gee, I wonder what that could be. 286 00:20:00,367 --> 00:20:02,869 I'm serious. It's more than the fact that she's hot. 287 00:20:03,036 --> 00:20:05,580 Clark, this is Lex Luthor we're talking about. 288 00:20:05,747 --> 00:20:10,377 Don't you think he considered all the unfortunate possibilities before saying "I do"? 289 00:20:10,543 --> 00:20:13,380 I don't know, but I'm gonna find out. I'm gonna talk to him. 290 00:20:13,546 --> 00:20:15,965 - Will you keep digging? - Yeah, sure. 291 00:20:16,132 --> 00:20:19,094 Where there's smoke, there's fire. Excuse the aphorism. 292 00:20:26,768 --> 00:20:29,437 Clark, I've been expecting you. 293 00:20:30,105 --> 00:20:31,398 Really? 294 00:20:32,148 --> 00:20:35,276 You can save the awkward silences. Desiree told me everything. 295 00:20:36,027 --> 00:20:37,821 Lex, I really don't know what to say. 296 00:20:38,905 --> 00:20:42,450 All my life, I've had to second-guess the intentions of others. 297 00:20:43,076 --> 00:20:47,622 I'd reached the point where I started to think friends were a luxury I couldn't afford. 298 00:20:48,289 --> 00:20:52,210 Till I met you, Clark. From the day you pulled me out of the river, 299 00:20:52,377 --> 00:20:54,462 you've been the one person I could trust. 300 00:20:55,713 --> 00:20:57,465 I'm glad you feel that way, Lex. 301 00:20:58,258 --> 00:21:01,594 Maybe that's why I find your infatuation with my wife so troubling. 302 00:21:01,678 --> 00:21:03,054 My infatuation? 303 00:21:05,306 --> 00:21:08,351 Lex, I don't know what she told you, but she came on to me. 304 00:21:08,518 --> 00:21:10,186 You expect me to believe that? 305 00:21:10,854 --> 00:21:14,190 Come on, I saw the way you looked at her the other day. 306 00:21:14,357 --> 00:21:16,359 She told me you'd been eyeing her in class. 307 00:21:16,526 --> 00:21:18,194 No, Lex, you have to see this. 308 00:21:18,695 --> 00:21:22,449 Your wife's real name is Alison Sanders. She grew up in Smallville. 309 00:21:22,615 --> 00:21:24,784 I bet she didn't tell you that, did she? 310 00:21:27,954 --> 00:21:30,957 If she didn't tell the truth about that, how can you believe...? 311 00:21:31,124 --> 00:21:33,168 She's my wife, and I love her. 312 00:21:35,920 --> 00:21:39,382 To be honest, I was hoping for an apology, not more insinuations. 313 00:21:39,549 --> 00:21:42,469 - I thought our friendship meant more. - It does. 314 00:21:43,511 --> 00:21:45,847 You can let yourself out. 315 00:21:56,608 --> 00:21:59,861 I don't know what you're doing to Lex, but I'm not dropping this. 316 00:22:04,115 --> 00:22:07,076 I'm sorry, Lex, that must have been difficult. 317 00:22:07,243 --> 00:22:08,536 Can you explain this? 318 00:22:17,086 --> 00:22:19,172 Clark's right, I changed my name. 319 00:22:23,051 --> 00:22:26,179 But I changed it again yesterday to "Luthor." 320 00:22:27,388 --> 00:22:29,307 That's all that really matters, isn't it? 321 00:22:30,433 --> 00:22:33,728 I just don't understand why you would keep this from me. 322 00:22:36,606 --> 00:22:39,275 You know, it seems to me 323 00:22:39,442 --> 00:22:42,570 that I haven't had a kiss from my husband in, 324 00:22:42,737 --> 00:22:44,447 I don't know, at least six hours. 325 00:22:44,614 --> 00:22:47,408 Desiree, we really need to discuss this. 326 00:23:04,842 --> 00:23:06,970 Clark is part of your past. 327 00:23:07,762 --> 00:23:10,181 Just like everyone else in this town. 328 00:23:11,391 --> 00:23:13,226 You don't need them, Lex. 329 00:23:14,561 --> 00:23:16,563 We don't need them. 330 00:23:18,690 --> 00:23:20,441 Maybe you're right. 331 00:23:21,234 --> 00:23:22,777 So remember, keep your head down. 332 00:23:22,902 --> 00:23:26,114 I'm counting on an exclusive interview from you when you get back. 333 00:23:26,906 --> 00:23:29,200 - That was great, Chloe. - Thank you. 334 00:23:29,367 --> 00:23:31,202 Oh, and thanks for the quid pro quo. 335 00:23:31,286 --> 00:23:34,581 Now I can move the library-gets-a-new-paint-job spread to page two. 336 00:23:36,374 --> 00:23:39,794 So it must have been fun, spending the entire summer in Metropolis. 337 00:23:41,129 --> 00:23:43,047 Yeah, it was really nice to get away. 338 00:23:43,131 --> 00:23:47,010 Sometimes a little distance can give you a new perspective on things you've done. 339 00:23:47,176 --> 00:23:48,469 Mistakes you've made. 340 00:23:48,845 --> 00:23:51,723 Going to the spring formal with Clark was not a mistake. 341 00:23:53,808 --> 00:23:55,101 Yeah, it was. 342 00:23:55,268 --> 00:23:58,396 I let myself indulge in my feelings for him, and I got hurt. 343 00:23:59,814 --> 00:24:02,567 At least you were brave enough to take the risk. 344 00:24:03,651 --> 00:24:05,945 Oh, yeah, that's me. Cupid's Cannon fodder. 345 00:24:07,488 --> 00:24:10,700 Ugh. Three months. I thought I'd be over it by now. 346 00:24:10,867 --> 00:24:13,786 But when I saw him in the hall, all those feelings came back. 347 00:24:13,995 --> 00:24:17,040 I even made up a lame story about meeting a guy in Metropolis 348 00:24:17,206 --> 00:24:19,334 to try and get a rise out of him. 349 00:24:21,836 --> 00:24:24,255 Clark still really cares about you, Chloe. 350 00:24:25,340 --> 00:24:26,758 I know. 351 00:24:26,924 --> 00:24:28,718 But he cares about you more. 352 00:24:29,761 --> 00:24:33,056 I don't want Clark to come between our friendship. 353 00:24:33,890 --> 00:24:36,601 Me neither. So, what are we going to do about that? 354 00:24:36,768 --> 00:24:41,022 Let's define ourselves by what we do, not who we date. 355 00:24:41,356 --> 00:24:42,649 Or don't date. 356 00:24:45,860 --> 00:24:47,362 Lana. 357 00:24:49,739 --> 00:24:52,825 Um, I have to get some work done at the torch. 358 00:24:52,992 --> 00:24:54,327 All right, see you. 359 00:24:54,786 --> 00:24:58,164 I'm really glad to see you. I just got the final insurance adjustments. 360 00:24:58,331 --> 00:25:01,501 Once you countersign, we can get started on the repairs. 361 00:25:05,171 --> 00:25:06,714 Lex, I don't understand. 362 00:25:06,881 --> 00:25:08,174 It's not complicated. 363 00:25:08,341 --> 00:25:11,719 I've decided to invoke the buy-out clause of our partnership agreement. 364 00:25:13,763 --> 00:25:16,265 This gives me 24 hours to vacate the premises. 365 00:25:16,432 --> 00:25:20,937 That's right. I've decided to re-assess my business relationships. 366 00:25:21,104 --> 00:25:23,231 The Talon's no longer a good fit. 367 00:25:24,440 --> 00:25:27,360 This isn't fair. The Talon has always carried its own weight. 368 00:25:27,527 --> 00:25:30,029 Breaking even isn't my idea of a good business model. 369 00:25:30,196 --> 00:25:33,157 And frankly, I question the judgment of a partner 370 00:25:33,324 --> 00:25:35,535 who causes thousands of dollars in damage 371 00:25:35,702 --> 00:25:39,247 - while entertaining friends after hours. - I was here with Clark. 372 00:25:39,414 --> 00:25:40,915 My faith in Clark evaporated 373 00:25:41,082 --> 00:25:44,502 along with my enthusiasm for the coffee-shop business. 374 00:25:53,428 --> 00:25:54,721 Lana, what's wrong? 375 00:25:55,888 --> 00:25:58,349 - I've been evicted from the Talon. - What? 376 00:25:58,641 --> 00:26:01,394 Lex is using the fire to justify taking back the building. 377 00:26:02,603 --> 00:26:04,689 No, he can't do that. It wasn't your fault. 378 00:26:04,856 --> 00:26:07,400 He knows that. He was just looking for an excuse. 379 00:26:07,567 --> 00:26:10,486 People warned me about doing business with him. 380 00:26:10,653 --> 00:26:13,531 When I saw how hard he fought to keep the plant open, 381 00:26:13,698 --> 00:26:16,284 I actually thought he'd changed. 382 00:26:16,617 --> 00:26:20,163 Lana, you brought the Talon back from nothing. It means everything to you. 383 00:26:20,788 --> 00:26:23,833 And this proves it was never really mine. 384 00:26:40,808 --> 00:26:42,602 Hello, Clark. 385 00:26:43,060 --> 00:26:45,438 Lana looked upset. Did she tell you what happened? 386 00:26:45,605 --> 00:26:48,191 Yeah, she mentioned that Lex is closing the Talon, 387 00:26:48,274 --> 00:26:51,360 and somehow I think it wasn't completely his decision. 388 00:26:51,527 --> 00:26:52,945 Well, you're right. 389 00:26:53,112 --> 00:26:55,490 We made the decision as a couple. 390 00:26:56,073 --> 00:26:57,867 I wanted to prove a point. 391 00:26:58,034 --> 00:26:59,827 To who? Lana? 392 00:27:00,745 --> 00:27:02,163 No, Clark, to you. 393 00:27:04,290 --> 00:27:06,751 I want you to understand something. 394 00:27:07,502 --> 00:27:10,004 I can control the people in your life. 395 00:27:10,630 --> 00:27:14,217 I had Lex close down the Talon in a heartbeat. Imagine what would happen 396 00:27:14,383 --> 00:27:17,804 if I turned him against this town, your friends... 397 00:27:18,346 --> 00:27:20,890 - Or even your parents. - I won't let you do that. 398 00:27:21,098 --> 00:27:24,936 You want this to stop? Then stay out of our lives. 399 00:27:25,102 --> 00:27:26,729 I'm not gonna back off. 400 00:27:29,398 --> 00:27:31,567 And I'll find a way to get through to Lex. 401 00:28:20,408 --> 00:28:23,494 Clark, why didn't you tell us about this earlier? 402 00:28:23,786 --> 00:28:26,831 I didn't know what to say. I guess I was embarrassed. 403 00:28:26,998 --> 00:28:30,459 I don't know what we can do about the Talon. It's not against the law 404 00:28:30,626 --> 00:28:33,129 to talk your husband into a bad business decision. 405 00:28:33,296 --> 00:28:35,631 No, but trying to seduce a teenage boy is. 406 00:28:35,798 --> 00:28:39,677 I'm calling the school board in the morning and getting this woman suspended. 407 00:28:41,304 --> 00:28:42,763 Yeah. 408 00:28:44,765 --> 00:28:46,642 Ethan. Come on in. 409 00:28:49,604 --> 00:28:50,938 What brings you out here? 410 00:28:51,105 --> 00:28:55,818 A teacher down at the high school, Mrs. Luthor, claims she saw Clark set her car on fire. 411 00:28:55,985 --> 00:28:58,654 That's three suspicious fires in as many days, Clark. 412 00:28:58,821 --> 00:29:02,241 I'm afraid I have to take you into custody until we sort this out. 413 00:29:02,408 --> 00:29:04,243 - Mom, dad, this is a mistake. - We know. 414 00:29:04,410 --> 00:29:07,246 Clark, I want you to do what Ethan says. 415 00:29:08,205 --> 00:29:11,667 - We'll figure this thing out, I promise. - Just turn around, son. 416 00:29:22,887 --> 00:29:25,723 That's right, I'm selling the building and everything in it. 417 00:29:25,890 --> 00:29:29,268 Talk to our people in Metropolis about a price and get back to me. 418 00:29:32,647 --> 00:29:34,023 I was looking for Nell. 419 00:29:34,106 --> 00:29:37,234 Uh, she just left. I believe she's arranging for the movers. 420 00:29:37,443 --> 00:29:40,655 - Well, I hope I didn't disturb you. - Mrs. Kent. 421 00:29:41,322 --> 00:29:43,574 I am truly sorry about Clark. 422 00:29:43,908 --> 00:29:45,451 Are you, Lex? 423 00:29:55,086 --> 00:29:58,214 My son is in jail, and your wife put him there. 424 00:29:58,464 --> 00:30:00,299 Maybe these fires were a cry for help. 425 00:30:00,466 --> 00:30:03,260 Is that you talking, or is Mrs. Luthor talking through you? 426 00:30:03,344 --> 00:30:05,721 I'd never ask you to take sides against your husband. 427 00:30:05,888 --> 00:30:07,640 Please don't ask me to doubt my wife. 428 00:30:07,807 --> 00:30:12,395 Any good relationship relies on trust, but there has to be room to disagree. 429 00:30:12,561 --> 00:30:14,855 Like the way Jonathan and I disagreed about you. 430 00:30:15,189 --> 00:30:16,983 He couldn't see past the Luthor name. 431 00:30:17,149 --> 00:30:19,902 I always thought you were truly trying to be Clark's friend. 432 00:30:20,069 --> 00:30:22,446 I'm beginning to think Jonathan was right all along. 433 00:30:22,655 --> 00:30:25,074 Believe me, I never wanted it to come to this. 434 00:30:25,282 --> 00:30:26,826 You know Clark. 435 00:30:26,993 --> 00:30:28,619 He's not a criminal. 436 00:30:28,828 --> 00:30:32,498 He's the one person who's stood by you no matter what. 437 00:30:32,707 --> 00:30:35,501 Ask yourself, is he really capable of this? 438 00:30:35,876 --> 00:30:37,670 I wouldn't have thought so. 439 00:30:37,837 --> 00:30:40,506 - But I know Desiree. - Lex... 440 00:30:40,673 --> 00:30:43,718 You met and married her in a week. 441 00:30:43,926 --> 00:30:46,053 How well could you know her? 442 00:30:59,358 --> 00:31:02,028 J“ I am the one with the bright-ass hair leather I don't care j“ 443 00:31:02,111 --> 00:31:06,073 j“ baby, I don't ever want to take the shirt off j“ 444 00:31:06,157 --> 00:31:07,158 j“ that's my dare j“ 445 00:31:07,241 --> 00:31:11,912 j“ you got a girl but you touching me like you don't care j“ 446 00:31:11,996 --> 00:31:13,706 j“ baby, you... j“ 447 00:31:14,081 --> 00:31:16,250 oh, hello, Mr. Kent. 448 00:31:16,333 --> 00:31:21,338 J“ don't stand looking insane do you want to ride the train...? J“ 449 00:31:21,422 --> 00:31:24,633 - are you here to talk about Clark? - Yes, I am. 450 00:31:24,800 --> 00:31:27,762 And I would prefer to do it fully clothed, if you don't mind. 451 00:31:27,845 --> 00:31:29,430 J“ all hands in the air... j“ 452 00:31:29,513 --> 00:31:30,765 sure. 453 00:31:30,848 --> 00:31:33,559 J“ this is what we call truth or dare... j“ 454 00:31:33,642 --> 00:31:37,313 I'm sorry about your son, Mr. Kent. 455 00:31:37,396 --> 00:31:39,607 J“ come on, come on... j“ 456 00:31:39,690 --> 00:31:42,610 but you should take this as a warning sign. 457 00:31:42,777 --> 00:31:45,279 Your son is a seriously troubled young man. 458 00:31:45,446 --> 00:31:47,073 And just how do you figure that? 459 00:31:47,740 --> 00:31:49,158 J“ yeah... j“ 460 00:31:49,241 --> 00:31:50,951 isn't it obvious? 461 00:31:51,285 --> 00:31:54,413 He starts fires, then he takes credit for putting them out. 462 00:31:54,580 --> 00:31:57,625 He told me that he was nowhere near your car, and I believe him. 463 00:31:57,792 --> 00:32:01,378 Hm. Your son is lying to you. I'm sorry. 464 00:32:01,754 --> 00:32:04,757 You know, I thought I could come out here and reason with you. 465 00:32:04,924 --> 00:32:06,050 But clearly I was mistaken. 466 00:32:06,133 --> 00:32:09,053 J“ you don't care baby, you... j“ 467 00:32:09,136 --> 00:32:10,930 Mr. Kent, wait. 468 00:32:11,639 --> 00:32:13,307 Please, I'm sorry. 469 00:32:14,100 --> 00:32:15,392 You're right about everything. 470 00:32:15,476 --> 00:32:17,394 J“ tell your boys prepare to share... j“ 471 00:32:17,478 --> 00:32:19,814 this all has to do with Lex. 472 00:32:20,106 --> 00:32:22,858 This has got nothing to do with your husband, Lex Luthor. 473 00:32:22,942 --> 00:32:27,029 J“ hey, baby, what's your name don't stand looking insane j“ 474 00:32:27,113 --> 00:32:29,448 j“ do you want to ride the train? J“ 475 00:32:29,532 --> 00:32:34,161 j“ welcome to the fast Lane if you're in love beware... j“ 476 00:32:34,245 --> 00:32:36,539 I need you to do something for me first. 477 00:32:36,622 --> 00:32:41,752 J“ all hands in the air this is what we call truth or dare j“ 478 00:32:43,254 --> 00:32:45,464 sorry we didn't have time to bake a file in a cake. 479 00:32:45,548 --> 00:32:47,007 How are you holding up? 480 00:32:47,091 --> 00:32:49,468 Besides being accused of being a serial arsonist 481 00:32:49,635 --> 00:32:52,763 and trying to sleep with my best friend's wife, I'm great. 482 00:32:52,930 --> 00:32:56,267 We've got good news. Chloe followed up on your Alison Sanders clue. 483 00:32:56,350 --> 00:32:58,144 Apparently our Vixen known as Alison 484 00:32:58,310 --> 00:33:01,021 was popular with the Smallville boys even as a teenager. 485 00:33:01,188 --> 00:33:03,482 She was with her boyfriend when the meteors hit. 486 00:33:03,566 --> 00:33:04,817 The ledger article doesn't say, 487 00:33:04,900 --> 00:33:07,486 but let your mind wander as to what they were doing. 488 00:33:07,653 --> 00:33:09,905 Couple weeks later, he lost it and murdered her parents. 489 00:33:09,989 --> 00:33:11,282 Desiree inherited everything. 490 00:33:11,448 --> 00:33:13,868 Fast-fonnard five years. Desiree is now a teacher. 491 00:33:14,034 --> 00:33:16,036 She marries a wealthy executive, 492 00:33:16,120 --> 00:33:18,956 only to see him offed by one of her moonstruck high-school students. 493 00:33:19,123 --> 00:33:20,958 Same confession and denial six hours later. 494 00:33:21,125 --> 00:33:22,626 The classic black-widow scenario. 495 00:33:22,793 --> 00:33:25,546 Only, after murder two, this black widow had the misfortune 496 00:33:25,713 --> 00:33:27,631 of being heavily invested in dot-come. 497 00:33:27,756 --> 00:33:30,176 After she lost all the money, she decided to go after Lex. 498 00:33:30,342 --> 00:33:32,678 So she tried to seduce me to kill him. 499 00:33:32,845 --> 00:33:34,471 Well, why'd she think I'd do it? 500 00:33:34,680 --> 00:33:36,932 - Pheromones. - Chloe. 501 00:33:37,099 --> 00:33:40,603 Clark, she was in the throes of major passion when the meteors hit. 502 00:33:40,769 --> 00:33:42,688 If her pheromone levels were enhanced, 503 00:33:42,855 --> 00:33:45,149 she could get a guy to do whatever she wants. 504 00:33:45,316 --> 00:33:47,484 Lucky for us, Clark Kent seems to be immune 505 00:33:47,651 --> 00:33:50,070 to some members of the opposite sex. 506 00:33:55,868 --> 00:33:57,745 Time's up, girls. 507 00:33:59,121 --> 00:34:00,414 Okay. 508 00:34:00,581 --> 00:34:03,417 Hey, my dad went to go see Desiree. I gotta get out of here. 509 00:34:03,626 --> 00:34:05,002 Just hang on, okay? 510 00:34:31,278 --> 00:34:33,155 We've gotta get you out of here, Clark. 511 00:34:33,322 --> 00:34:34,907 Stay close to me. 512 00:34:37,493 --> 00:34:38,786 Clark! 513 00:34:50,381 --> 00:34:52,383 Is something wrong? 514 00:34:52,549 --> 00:34:54,468 I'm not sure. 515 00:34:55,511 --> 00:34:59,431 I know love is supposed to be blind, but since meeting you, 516 00:34:59,598 --> 00:35:03,560 I feel like I've lost all sense of reason regarding my friends, 517 00:35:03,727 --> 00:35:06,230 my business, and suddenly I don't know why. 518 00:35:06,647 --> 00:35:10,317 Well, it's too late for second thoughts, Lex. The papers have been finalized. 519 00:35:10,484 --> 00:35:12,278 Everything you have is mine. 520 00:35:13,779 --> 00:35:16,490 You only inherit in the event of my death. 521 00:35:21,787 --> 00:35:23,497 Are you planning to kill me? 522 00:35:31,714 --> 00:35:33,424 He is. 523 00:35:40,806 --> 00:35:42,558 I know you, Mr. Kent. 524 00:35:43,350 --> 00:35:45,311 You're not a murderer. Please... 525 00:35:46,687 --> 00:35:48,314 Put the gun down. 526 00:35:51,025 --> 00:35:53,944 I'm not letting you add Desiree's name to your list of victims. 527 00:35:54,111 --> 00:35:56,864 She's using you. Whatever she told you, it's not true. 528 00:36:00,909 --> 00:36:02,286 Dad, don't! 529 00:36:35,110 --> 00:36:36,612 - Don't do this. - Clark! 530 00:36:39,531 --> 00:36:40,949 Dad, you okay? 531 00:36:57,132 --> 00:36:58,425 God! 532 00:37:33,001 --> 00:37:34,336 Thanks, Clark. 533 00:37:34,711 --> 00:37:36,004 It's good to have you back. 534 00:37:36,171 --> 00:37:38,715 Well, it's nice to see something other than jail food. 535 00:37:38,882 --> 00:37:43,387 Well, I just got off the phone with Ethan. After Lex's statement, the arson... ah! 536 00:37:43,554 --> 00:37:45,389 The arson charges have been dropped. 537 00:37:45,556 --> 00:37:48,684 And from what Ethan said, I think we've seen the last of Desiree. 538 00:37:49,518 --> 00:37:50,811 What about my escape? 539 00:37:50,978 --> 00:37:54,440 Considering your age and the fact that you did save Lex Luthor's life, 540 00:37:54,606 --> 00:37:57,234 they're willing to let you off with a stern warning. 541 00:37:59,027 --> 00:38:00,863 We're very lucky this time, son. 542 00:38:02,906 --> 00:38:05,492 Did Lex say anything about what happened? 543 00:38:06,493 --> 00:38:09,163 I think we'd both like to put that way behind us. 544 00:38:10,372 --> 00:38:13,250 And now, Mrs. Kent, if you are finished here, 545 00:38:13,417 --> 00:38:15,419 I would like to take you out to dinner. 546 00:38:15,586 --> 00:38:17,421 Solo, if you don't mind, Clark. 547 00:38:17,963 --> 00:38:19,548 I don't mind. 548 00:38:32,978 --> 00:38:34,271 Clark. 549 00:38:34,980 --> 00:38:36,398 I was hoping I'd find you. 550 00:38:36,565 --> 00:38:39,109 Hey, Lex. How you feeling? 551 00:38:39,651 --> 00:38:42,446 Like I'm waking up from a bad dream. 552 00:38:43,363 --> 00:38:46,450 - You really loved her, didn't you? - I thought I did. 553 00:38:47,993 --> 00:38:49,286 I filed for an annulment, 554 00:38:49,453 --> 00:38:52,623 which my lawyers tell me should be final in a couple days. 555 00:38:52,789 --> 00:38:55,375 I'll let the police deal with Desiree. 556 00:38:55,542 --> 00:38:59,171 - And when that's finished? - I'll try to be more cautious. 557 00:39:00,088 --> 00:39:02,424 I let my passion get the best of me. 558 00:39:02,591 --> 00:39:04,551 I won't make that mistake again. 559 00:39:05,844 --> 00:39:09,848 Lex, I don't think having passion is such a bad thing. 560 00:39:10,015 --> 00:39:11,600 You're right, Clark. 561 00:39:11,767 --> 00:39:14,645 Passion for life and work and friends is great. 562 00:39:14,811 --> 00:39:17,272 As long as you keep it in check. 563 00:39:17,689 --> 00:39:19,650 I should take a page out of your book. 564 00:39:20,108 --> 00:39:21,401 How do you mean? 565 00:39:21,818 --> 00:39:23,362 The way you deal with Lana. 566 00:39:23,529 --> 00:39:25,948 I've always told you to go for it, but you don't, 567 00:39:26,114 --> 00:39:28,659 even now that the quarterback's out of the picture. 568 00:39:28,825 --> 00:39:30,702 I want to, believe me. 569 00:39:30,869 --> 00:39:34,581 But Lana needs to work out her feelings for Whitney first. 570 00:39:34,748 --> 00:39:36,583 I can wait. 571 00:39:36,750 --> 00:39:38,460 Don't wait too long. 572 00:39:45,092 --> 00:39:49,763 Hi, Whitney. Uh, I've been trying to get this done, but it's been a crazy week. 573 00:39:50,097 --> 00:39:52,558 Still, in a way, I'm glad 574 00:39:52,766 --> 00:39:56,228 because it's given me the chance to think about what I need to say. 575 00:40:07,531 --> 00:40:09,074 - Hey, Clark. - Hi, Lana. 576 00:40:09,241 --> 00:40:11,702 - Thought I'd help with the repairs. - Thanks. 577 00:40:11,785 --> 00:40:15,581 Um, good news is, I think we're almost ready for our grand reopening. 578 00:40:15,747 --> 00:40:17,374 What's the bad news? 579 00:40:17,541 --> 00:40:20,460 I still can't figure out how to use the new Espresso machine. 580 00:40:21,336 --> 00:40:22,629 Looks very... 581 00:40:22,796 --> 00:40:24,673 - Italian. - It's a gift from Lex. 582 00:40:24,840 --> 00:40:28,093 Along with roses and an offer to rework our partnership agreement 583 00:40:28,260 --> 00:40:30,596 so that this could never happen again. 584 00:40:30,762 --> 00:40:33,348 Lex told me what happened with Ms. Atkins and your dad. 585 00:40:34,182 --> 00:40:35,809 It's lucky you were there. 586 00:40:37,144 --> 00:40:40,606 It's funny how she managed to seduce everyone but you. 587 00:40:41,565 --> 00:40:43,775 Yeah, I guess she just wasn't my type. 588 00:40:44,651 --> 00:40:47,613 And the jailhouse, how did you manage your escape? 589 00:40:48,030 --> 00:40:51,491 There was a fire. The sheriff opened the door. I just made a run for it. 590 00:40:51,867 --> 00:40:54,828 Three fires. You were there all three times. 591 00:40:57,331 --> 00:40:58,624 Weird coincidence, huh? 592 00:40:59,708 --> 00:41:02,294 Or just part of the mystery that is Clark Kent. 593 00:41:06,340 --> 00:41:08,467 How's it going with the, uh, tape for Whitney? 594 00:41:10,469 --> 00:41:12,721 I decided to tell him how I really feel. 595 00:41:13,722 --> 00:41:16,016 What happened to putting on a brave face? 596 00:41:16,850 --> 00:41:20,228 Wasn't fair to either of us. I haven't been honest about my feelings. 597 00:41:21,938 --> 00:41:24,775 I know it's gonna hurt, and my timing is crummy, 598 00:41:25,442 --> 00:41:29,905 but having a relationship that's built on secrets and lies is doomed to fail. 599 00:41:32,991 --> 00:41:34,868 J“ today... j“ 600 00:41:34,951 --> 00:41:37,079 don't you think so, Clark? 601 00:41:38,830 --> 00:41:40,123 Absolutely. 602 00:41:43,126 --> 00:41:47,005 Looks like the heat wave's finally broken. I'm glad. 603 00:41:47,172 --> 00:41:49,800 Yeah, me too. 604 00:41:50,676 --> 00:41:52,344 I should let you finish. 605 00:41:52,427 --> 00:41:56,556 J“ tomorrow, I... j“ 606 00:41:57,724 --> 00:41:59,017 bye, Lana. 607 00:42:01,645 --> 00:42:05,232 J“ tomorrow, tomorrow j“ 608 00:42:05,315 --> 00:42:08,735 j“ tomorrow is a different day j“ 609 00:42:08,819 --> 00:42:12,781 j“ hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah, yeah j“ 610 00:42:12,864 --> 00:42:16,243 j“ and I know I'm not ready j“ 611 00:42:16,326 --> 00:42:20,455 j“ hey, yeah, yeah, hey, yeah, yeah j“ 612 00:42:20,539 --> 00:42:23,792 j“ maybe tomorrow... j“ 613 00:42:23,875 --> 00:42:25,794 vvhhney. 614 00:42:25,961 --> 00:42:28,714 I care about you very much. 615 00:42:28,880 --> 00:42:31,299 And I always will. 616 00:42:33,093 --> 00:42:36,304 But we promised that we'd be honest with each other. 617 00:42:36,471 --> 00:42:37,931 And the truth is... 618 00:42:41,727 --> 00:42:45,021 J“ tomorrow it may change j“