1 00:00:01,878 --> 00:00:04,797 - [Thunder rumbling] - [Opera music playing on stereo] 2 00:00:04,881 --> 00:00:10,761 [Computer] That which is done out of love always takes place beyond good and evil. 3 00:00:10,845 --> 00:00:12,847 [Cell phone ringing] 4 00:00:23,441 --> 00:00:26,152 Yeah. Have my helicopter ready first thing in the morning. 5 00:00:26,319 --> 00:00:28,279 I'm going back to Metropolis. 6 00:00:28,446 --> 00:00:31,699 No, no, I'll be alone. I suspect, uh... 7 00:00:31,866 --> 00:00:35,786 Martha Kent is no longer in my employ. 8 00:00:45,963 --> 00:00:47,506 Who's there? 9 00:00:49,258 --> 00:00:52,678 If this is someone's idea of a joke, I'm not amused. 10 00:00:58,434 --> 00:01:00,061 Is that you? 11 00:01:03,689 --> 00:01:07,693 Didn't I make it clear, the conversation is over. 12 00:01:07,902 --> 00:01:08,902 [Gunshots] 13 00:01:08,945 --> 00:01:10,780 [Gasping] 14 00:01:14,992 --> 00:01:17,995 [Opera music crescendos] 15 00:01:18,079 --> 00:01:20,081 [Thunder rumbling] 16 00:01:59,036 --> 00:02:00,997 [Ethan on megaphone] Jonathan Kent 17 00:02:01,455 --> 00:02:04,709 put the gun down and step out of the truck. 18 00:02:07,670 --> 00:02:10,089 [Officer] Keep your hands where I can see them. 19 00:02:10,256 --> 00:02:11,716 Drop it. 20 00:02:13,050 --> 00:02:14,760 Away from the vehicle, sir. 21 00:02:14,844 --> 00:02:17,388 [Man on radio] Suspect is one Jonathan Kent... 22 00:02:17,471 --> 00:02:19,473 [Officer] Away from the vehicle! 23 00:02:23,602 --> 00:02:27,940 Everything's gonna be fine. Just keep your hands where we can see them. 24 00:02:29,734 --> 00:02:31,986 Ethan. What's going on? 25 00:02:32,069 --> 00:02:35,573 [Ethan] Jonathan as a friend, 26 00:02:35,656 --> 00:02:38,576 don't say another word until you get yourself a lawyer. 27 00:02:39,577 --> 00:02:42,496 [Handcuffs clicking] 28 00:02:44,123 --> 00:02:47,418 You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions. 29 00:02:47,585 --> 00:02:51,339 Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law. 30 00:02:51,505 --> 00:02:55,593 You have the right to consult an attorney and to have an attorney present at your questioning. 31 00:02:55,676 --> 00:02:58,971 [Dramatic music playing] 32 00:02:59,055 --> 00:03:00,222 [Theme music playing] 33 00:03:00,306 --> 00:03:05,353 J“ somebody save me j“ 34 00:03:06,854 --> 00:03:10,733 j“ let your warm hands break right through it j“ 35 00:03:10,816 --> 00:03:15,446 j“ somebody save me j“ 36 00:03:17,198 --> 00:03:20,993 j“ I don't care how you do it j“ 37 00:03:21,077 --> 00:03:25,623 -j“ just stay, stay j“ -j“ stay with me j“ 38 00:03:25,706 --> 00:03:31,295 j“ come on, I've been waiting for you j“ 39 00:03:31,379 --> 00:03:35,257 j“ to stay with me j“ 40 00:03:36,926 --> 00:03:41,389 j“ I made this whole world shine for you j“ 41 00:03:41,472 --> 00:03:45,684 j“ stay, stay j“ 42 00:03:45,768 --> 00:03:48,854 j“ come on j“ 43 00:03:52,108 --> 00:03:53,776 [footsteps approaching] 44 00:03:55,152 --> 00:03:56,445 [Door opens] 45 00:03:58,906 --> 00:04:01,617 Dad, how are you doing? 46 00:04:01,784 --> 00:04:04,954 I'm fine, other than a splitting headache. 47 00:04:05,121 --> 00:04:07,039 Any word on how Lionel Luthor's doing? 48 00:04:07,164 --> 00:04:10,751 He was rushed into surgery, Jonathan. He may not make it. 49 00:04:11,419 --> 00:04:13,712 How about the gun they found in my truck? 50 00:04:13,796 --> 00:04:17,508 Well, the police are testing it now. It's the same caliber Lionel was shot with. 51 00:04:18,175 --> 00:04:19,844 Clark, that was not my gun. 52 00:04:20,010 --> 00:04:22,388 I have no idea how it wound up in my hands. 53 00:04:23,013 --> 00:04:27,726 - Dad, what happened last night? - Well, I was out running some errands, um... 54 00:04:27,893 --> 00:04:30,229 I stopped by the wild coyote for a beer. 55 00:04:34,066 --> 00:04:36,902 When I got in my truck, everything started to go woozy on me. 56 00:04:40,281 --> 00:04:42,074 How many did you have? 57 00:04:42,241 --> 00:04:43,868 Martha, I had half a beer. 58 00:04:44,452 --> 00:04:46,036 I promise, but... 59 00:04:46,537 --> 00:04:48,873 Next thing I know, I'm out on the side of highway 91. 60 00:04:48,956 --> 00:04:52,543 I got the police spotlight shining in my face, it's raining. 61 00:04:52,710 --> 00:04:56,964 We need to get a lawyer. I'm going to call my father and ask him to take your case. 62 00:04:57,131 --> 00:05:00,050 Martha, that man has never believed in me before. 63 00:05:00,134 --> 00:05:04,096 I don't see why an attempted-murder charge is gonna change that. 64 00:05:05,181 --> 00:05:08,642 Well, Lana told me Henry small used to be a criminal attorney. 65 00:05:09,977 --> 00:05:13,105 Well, he certainly wouldn't be intimidated by the Luthors. 66 00:05:14,273 --> 00:05:18,110 Sorry, Martha, but you and Clark are gonna have to leave now. 67 00:05:18,194 --> 00:05:21,197 [Ominous music playing] 68 00:05:28,954 --> 00:05:32,458 Dad, no matter what it takes, I'm gonna find out who did this. 69 00:05:37,838 --> 00:05:40,841 [Melancholy music playing] 70 00:05:52,811 --> 00:05:54,813 I just got in from Metropolis. Where is he? 71 00:05:54,980 --> 00:05:58,108 In surgery. He's still in critical condition. 72 00:05:58,275 --> 00:06:02,321 If the downstairs maid hadn't been awakened by the shot, he'd be dead. 73 00:06:02,488 --> 00:06:05,991 I want round-the-clock security. Whoever shot him might still be out there. 74 00:06:06,158 --> 00:06:10,037 You can save the concerned-son routine, Lex. I have everything under control. 75 00:06:11,330 --> 00:06:16,919 The, uh, loyal lap dog sitting watch at master's door, secretly hoping he doesn't make it? 76 00:06:18,087 --> 00:06:21,340 As I recall, you almost let him die once. 77 00:06:21,507 --> 00:06:23,926 Who's to say you didn't try to finish the job? 78 00:06:24,301 --> 00:06:26,887 God knows, after yesterday 79 00:06:27,263 --> 00:06:29,390 you'd have enough reason to want him dead. 80 00:06:32,476 --> 00:06:37,273 You know what I find so amusing, is you actually believe my father is grooming you. 81 00:06:43,153 --> 00:06:46,282 It's unfortunate that they already have a suspect in custody. 82 00:06:46,824 --> 00:06:52,413 I can't think of a person with a better motive for killing your father than you. 83 00:06:54,123 --> 00:06:57,126 [Pensive music playing] 84 00:06:59,587 --> 00:07:03,340 I'm sorry about your father, Clark, but I'm afraid I can't represent him. 85 00:07:03,507 --> 00:07:05,509 I don't understand. Why? 86 00:07:06,135 --> 00:07:07,970 I'm not the right man for this case. 87 00:07:08,137 --> 00:07:11,140 From everything I know about you, you're perfect for this case. 88 00:07:11,307 --> 00:07:13,934 - I can make some referrals. - They don't need a list of names. 89 00:07:14,101 --> 00:07:15,811 They need someone they can trust. 90 00:07:16,979 --> 00:07:18,814 I'm sorry, Lana. 91 00:07:19,148 --> 00:07:20,482 My decision's final. 92 00:07:25,321 --> 00:07:27,489 Just when I thought I was getting to know him. 93 00:07:28,073 --> 00:07:30,868 Looks like we need to find another lawyer. 94 00:07:31,702 --> 00:07:33,495 Clark, um... 95 00:07:34,997 --> 00:07:37,166 There's something I have to tell you. 96 00:07:41,045 --> 00:07:42,755 I went by the mansion yesterday 97 00:07:42,921 --> 00:07:46,258 to drop off the Talon's quarterly tax bills, and... 98 00:07:46,925 --> 00:07:48,177 Your dad was there. 99 00:07:48,552 --> 00:07:50,346 What was he doing? 100 00:07:50,512 --> 00:07:52,514 Yelling at Lionel Luthor. 101 00:07:52,681 --> 00:07:55,081 [Jonathan] No, I want you out of our lives, once and for all. 102 00:07:55,184 --> 00:07:59,188 [Lionel] You're jumping to conclusions. It was simply a token of appreciation. 103 00:07:59,271 --> 00:08:01,357 [Jonathan] It was quite a bit more than that. 104 00:08:01,523 --> 00:08:03,317 [Lionel] It's all relative, isn't it? 105 00:08:03,484 --> 00:08:09,490 I mean, a Roger dubuis watch from me is equivalent to a Whitman's sampler from you. 106 00:08:11,533 --> 00:08:13,202 Condescending son of a... 107 00:08:13,369 --> 00:08:16,997 The worst thing that happened to my family was getting involved with yours. 108 00:08:17,081 --> 00:08:22,086 Oh, now, I seem to recall that the, uh, benefits to our families were mutual. 109 00:08:22,252 --> 00:08:24,922 Are you forgetting the circumstances of Clark's adoption? 110 00:08:25,339 --> 00:08:27,059 [Jonathan] You poison everything you touch. 111 00:08:27,341 --> 00:08:29,677 This town would be better off if you weren't in it. 112 00:08:29,843 --> 00:08:33,263 But you're as much to blame for that as I am, aren't you? 113 00:08:34,640 --> 00:08:36,433 Martha was worried about that. 114 00:08:36,600 --> 00:08:41,438 She thought you wouldn't be big enough to let her live her own life. 115 00:08:41,605 --> 00:08:43,691 You stay away from Martha, 116 00:08:43,857 --> 00:08:46,610 or I promise you, you will regret it. 117 00:08:47,695 --> 00:08:49,822 He threatened him, Clark. 118 00:08:51,365 --> 00:08:54,451 My dad told me he was running errands. Why would he lie to me? 119 00:08:54,576 --> 00:08:57,746 Look, the sheriff came by earlier... 120 00:08:58,580 --> 00:09:00,624 I told him what I just told you. 121 00:09:01,667 --> 00:09:03,544 I didn't want to, but I couldn't lie. 122 00:09:04,878 --> 00:09:08,632 It's okay. I mean, you know my dad would never try to kill anybody. 123 00:09:08,799 --> 00:09:10,134 Right? 124 00:09:10,801 --> 00:09:14,763 He was angry, Clark, but I know him. And there's no way. 125 00:09:20,769 --> 00:09:23,772 [Suspenseful music playing] 126 00:09:31,739 --> 00:09:34,366 - [Indistinct chatter] - Mom? 127 00:09:35,534 --> 00:09:37,369 What's going on? 128 00:09:39,288 --> 00:09:41,582 They have a search warrant. 129 00:09:43,375 --> 00:09:45,669 - Martha, can I have a word with you? - Yeah. 130 00:09:45,836 --> 00:09:48,297 Found this watch on your bedroom floor. Is it yours? 131 00:09:49,423 --> 00:09:51,008 It was a gift. 132 00:09:51,175 --> 00:09:52,426 From who? 133 00:09:58,015 --> 00:09:59,475 Lionel Luthor. 134 00:10:04,354 --> 00:10:07,816 "To Martha, with deepest affection, I.L." 135 00:10:07,983 --> 00:10:09,651 [Martha] I was gonna give it back. 136 00:10:10,652 --> 00:10:13,322 I knew if Jonathan saw it, he would be furious... 137 00:10:14,990 --> 00:10:18,827 - So I hid it in my dresser. - Well, looks like he found it. 138 00:10:20,329 --> 00:10:23,373 Ethan, you've known Jonathan since high school. 139 00:10:23,665 --> 00:10:26,126 I can't let my friendship interfere with my job. 140 00:10:27,586 --> 00:10:31,590 - You gotta admit, this looks like motive. - He found a watch and smashed it. 141 00:10:31,757 --> 00:10:33,258 That doesn't mean he's a killer. 142 00:10:33,801 --> 00:10:36,261 He also had an argument with Lionel yesterday. 143 00:10:36,428 --> 00:10:38,305 - What? - [Clark] Yeah. 144 00:10:38,472 --> 00:10:39,932 Lana was there. She saw it. 145 00:10:40,015 --> 00:10:41,015 It was so heated, 146 00:10:41,058 --> 00:10:45,229 one of Lionel's assistants called the station about getting a restraining order. 147 00:10:45,312 --> 00:10:49,024 Way I figure, he was still hot under the collar when he got to the wild coyote. 148 00:10:49,191 --> 00:10:50,984 Bartender told me he got pretty drunk. 149 00:10:58,116 --> 00:10:59,326 Hey, Mike... 150 00:10:59,493 --> 00:11:02,162 Why don't you give me a double shot of that Tequila? 151 00:11:03,789 --> 00:11:06,792 [Dramatic music playing] 152 00:11:13,048 --> 00:11:15,133 Wait a minute, dad said he only had one beer. 153 00:11:15,384 --> 00:11:17,886 I administered his blood-alcohol test myself, son. 154 00:11:18,178 --> 00:11:20,097 He was at 2.0. 155 00:11:20,264 --> 00:11:22,641 That's quite a bit more than one beer. 156 00:11:23,016 --> 00:11:25,894 From the sound of things, he was really spoiling for a fight. 157 00:11:26,562 --> 00:11:29,189 Lionel Luthor's a lying, miserable son of a bitch. 158 00:11:30,107 --> 00:11:32,067 You won't get any arguments here. 159 00:11:43,328 --> 00:11:45,998 - Again. - I don't think that's a good idea. 160 00:11:46,373 --> 00:11:49,042 All right, then why don't you sell me the whole bottle. 161 00:11:49,835 --> 00:11:53,630 - I'm not supposed to do that, Jonathan. - Come on, Mike. 162 00:11:53,797 --> 00:11:56,133 I know we've been friends a long time. 163 00:11:57,676 --> 00:11:58,886 Nobody's gonna know. 164 00:12:01,638 --> 00:12:04,641 [Dramatic music continues] 165 00:12:07,561 --> 00:12:09,563 [Thunder rumbling] 166 00:12:31,585 --> 00:12:33,337 Is that you? 167 00:12:34,880 --> 00:12:39,092 Didn't I make it clear? The conversation is over. 168 00:12:41,595 --> 00:12:44,598 - [Gunshots] - [Opera music playing] 169 00:13:00,906 --> 00:13:02,407 We have eyewitnesses 170 00:13:02,574 --> 00:13:05,953 who saw Jonathan's truck leaving the mansion after they heard gunshots. 171 00:13:06,286 --> 00:13:09,081 Forensics found powder residue on Jonathan's hand. 172 00:13:09,665 --> 00:13:12,167 I wish there were another explanation. 173 00:13:13,001 --> 00:13:15,837 But now he's our only suspect. 174 00:13:20,133 --> 00:13:23,136 [Suspenseful music playing] 175 00:13:26,473 --> 00:13:28,850 [Pete] What exactly are we looking for? 176 00:13:29,142 --> 00:13:31,687 The police already checked this whole area. 177 00:13:32,896 --> 00:13:35,524 Yeah, we have an advantage they don't. 178 00:13:39,945 --> 00:13:41,738 Are you doing the eye thing? 179 00:13:41,905 --> 00:13:44,282 Hey, I need you to check my back yard sometime. 180 00:13:44,408 --> 00:13:47,703 I buried a jar of quarters when I was 10. Never could find it. 181 00:13:47,869 --> 00:13:50,580 They found my dad's truck right about here. 182 00:14:04,011 --> 00:14:05,721 Did you find something? 183 00:14:05,887 --> 00:14:07,264 Yeah, it's a bullet. 184 00:14:08,432 --> 00:14:11,059 We need to get the sheriff out here to dig it out. 185 00:14:14,146 --> 00:14:16,440 I don't mean to rain on your os! Parade 186 00:14:16,606 --> 00:14:19,568 but the only thing that proves is that somebody shot a shed. 187 00:14:19,651 --> 00:14:22,988 The sheriff said he found powder residue on my dad's hand. 188 00:14:23,071 --> 00:14:25,591 My dad said he'd never seen that gun before, much less fired it. 189 00:14:25,741 --> 00:14:27,534 So? What does that mean? 190 00:14:27,701 --> 00:14:31,329 Whoever shot Lionel drugged my dad and followed him until he pulled over. 191 00:14:36,501 --> 00:14:38,920 If that bullet came from the gun that shot Lionel, 192 00:14:39,087 --> 00:14:42,632 maybe we can convince the police that my dad is being framed. 193 00:14:50,557 --> 00:14:54,770 Even though we removed the bullet, the kidney damage slowed his metabolism. 194 00:14:54,936 --> 00:14:56,688 He's in a coma. 195 00:14:56,855 --> 00:14:58,065 What are his chances? 196 00:14:59,357 --> 00:15:01,401 His higher brain functions are shutting down. 197 00:15:01,902 --> 00:15:04,654 If he doesn't regain consciousness in the next 24 hours... 198 00:15:05,363 --> 00:15:07,866 He won't make it. I'm sorry. 199 00:15:10,702 --> 00:15:12,537 Sheriff Ethan... 200 00:15:13,246 --> 00:15:16,083 - Can I talk to you for a minute? - Excuse me, sheriff. 201 00:15:18,460 --> 00:15:20,212 [Ethan] What is it, Clark? 202 00:15:20,754 --> 00:15:23,465 I found a bullet in the shack near where you arrested my father. 203 00:15:23,840 --> 00:15:26,009 My men went over that area with a microscope. 204 00:15:26,176 --> 00:15:27,886 Well, they must have missed it. 205 00:15:28,053 --> 00:15:31,598 Someone put that gun in my dad's hand and fired it. That's why you found gunpowder. 206 00:15:31,765 --> 00:15:34,726 Or he squeezed off a round while he was parked there drinking, 207 00:15:34,893 --> 00:15:36,853 or it could be from a different weapon. 208 00:15:37,020 --> 00:15:40,357 Whoever's trying to set up my dad doesn't want you to find that bullet. 209 00:15:40,440 --> 00:15:43,151 I don't know what it'll prove, but I'll have it tested. 210 00:15:43,318 --> 00:15:46,238 - Thanks. - Sheriff, I was wondering if we could talk. 211 00:15:46,404 --> 00:15:49,199 My name's Dominic santori. I work for Lionel Luthor. 212 00:15:49,991 --> 00:15:52,744 - Clark, would you excuse us? - It's okay. He can stay. 213 00:15:53,995 --> 00:15:56,915 I don't think his father shot Mr. Luthor. 214 00:15:58,708 --> 00:16:00,836 But I'm pretty sure I know who did. 215 00:16:01,545 --> 00:16:05,173 - [Ominous music playing] - [Lionel] All right, Lex 216 00:16:05,340 --> 00:16:08,677 what's so urgent that you insisted I fly in for a face-to-face. 217 00:16:08,844 --> 00:16:11,012 I'm missing domingo's la boheme. 218 00:16:11,346 --> 00:16:14,599 Well, consider this a curtain call on our own private opera, dad. 219 00:16:16,560 --> 00:16:18,812 Would you ask your seeing eye dog to wait outside? 220 00:16:19,104 --> 00:16:23,275 Anything you have to say, you can say in front of Dominic. 221 00:16:24,609 --> 00:16:27,237 A representative from an offshore shell company... 222 00:16:28,280 --> 00:16:31,616 Who bears an uncanny resemblance to Mr. Santori here, 223 00:16:31,783 --> 00:16:35,829 has been quietly approaching lexcorp employees and buying their voting shares. 224 00:16:35,912 --> 00:16:38,915 Hmm. Is that so? 225 00:16:39,207 --> 00:16:41,960 I was under the impression they had no intention of selling. 226 00:16:42,127 --> 00:16:43,378 What'd you get on them? 227 00:16:43,545 --> 00:16:46,339 [Lionel] Now, now, Lex, don't be a sore loser. 228 00:16:46,631 --> 00:16:49,092 I'm just realigning your priorities. 229 00:16:49,259 --> 00:16:52,846 Your attempt to build lexcorp was at the expense of our mutual goals. 230 00:16:53,471 --> 00:16:56,433 The only thing we share is a mutual enmity. 231 00:16:59,436 --> 00:17:04,858 This father-son reconciliation act was just a smoke screen to buy out my company. 232 00:17:05,025 --> 00:17:09,154 If you were ready to run lexcorp, there's no way I could have taken it from you. 233 00:17:09,654 --> 00:17:13,909 Look at this as an opportunity for us to work together again, father and son. 234 00:17:14,075 --> 00:17:16,995 When I broke away, I swore I'd never be under your thumb again. 235 00:17:17,162 --> 00:17:20,582 It was my hope that you'll stay and rise to the challenge. 236 00:17:20,874 --> 00:17:22,709 Your ego wouldn't allow it. 237 00:17:22,876 --> 00:17:24,753 I'll fight you on this, and I'll win. 238 00:17:24,920 --> 00:17:28,423 You better have something stronger than words to back up those threats 239 00:17:28,590 --> 00:17:33,345 because as of this moment, you are just another employee. 240 00:17:36,932 --> 00:17:40,769 All Lex had to do was wait until Lionel was alone. 241 00:17:41,603 --> 00:17:45,690 Didn't I make it clear? The conversation is over. 242 00:17:45,857 --> 00:17:47,484 [Gunshots] 243 00:17:52,239 --> 00:17:56,409 After he shot him, Lex could have framed Mr. Kent. 244 00:17:56,576 --> 00:18:01,414 And then he drove his girlfriend to Metropolis, a convenient alibi. 245 00:18:01,790 --> 00:18:05,168 Thank you, Mr. Santori. I'll certainly look into that. 246 00:18:05,335 --> 00:18:07,295 Excuse me. 247 00:18:08,797 --> 00:18:12,300 I know Lex and his dad have problems, but it's hard to believe he'd do that. 248 00:18:12,550 --> 00:18:15,262 Face it, Clark, in your heart 249 00:18:15,428 --> 00:18:18,473 you've always known what Lex is capable of. 250 00:18:34,614 --> 00:18:36,074 Hey. 251 00:18:38,118 --> 00:18:39,828 Are you okay? 252 00:18:41,955 --> 00:18:46,084 Sometimes being an objective journalist really sucks. 253 00:18:46,418 --> 00:18:48,378 I can imagine. 254 00:18:50,880 --> 00:18:54,175 I still can't believe Henry didn't take Mr. Kent's case. 255 00:18:55,593 --> 00:18:59,347 Okay, usually when I do this, people seem to get really mad at me. 256 00:18:59,514 --> 00:19:03,351 But I found it odd that your dad passed up an opportunity to take on a Luthor, 257 00:19:03,518 --> 00:19:07,022 so I ran a search on his legal history. 258 00:19:07,772 --> 00:19:11,026 And since you don't seem to be freaking out, I guess I should continue? 259 00:19:11,609 --> 00:19:15,363 If it helps explain why he won't defend Mr. Kent, then I wanna know. 260 00:19:16,072 --> 00:19:21,745 Okay, it turns out that Mr. Small was a top white-collar criminal defense lawyer. 261 00:19:22,078 --> 00:19:26,833 He and his firm did a lot of business with, surprise, surprise, LuthorCorp. 262 00:19:27,792 --> 00:19:30,378 Maybe he considered the Kent case a conflict of interest. 263 00:19:30,837 --> 00:19:34,215 As opposed to all the other times he's taken on Lionel and his buddies? 264 00:19:34,883 --> 00:19:37,260 This is interesting, though. 265 00:19:37,427 --> 00:19:42,140 LuthorCorp filed a complaint against Henry small that got him fired from his firm. 266 00:19:42,307 --> 00:19:44,809 Okay, so, uh, that explains why he might hate the Luthors, 267 00:19:44,976 --> 00:19:47,395 but it doesn't explain why he won't take the case. 268 00:19:48,521 --> 00:19:51,608 You know, Lana, my computer only spits out cold, hard facts. 269 00:19:51,775 --> 00:19:55,695 If you want explanations, you're gonna have to go to the source. 270 00:19:56,738 --> 00:19:58,031 [Lex] I understand. 271 00:19:59,074 --> 00:20:01,576 Very well, doctor, keep me posted. 272 00:20:02,619 --> 00:20:05,872 Dominic told me you got in a fight with your fatherjust before he got shot. 273 00:20:06,039 --> 00:20:07,832 Why didn't you tell the police? 274 00:20:08,291 --> 00:20:10,418 So now you're implying I pulled the trigger? 275 00:20:12,712 --> 00:20:15,256 It's not like I haven't seen you shoot someone before. 276 00:20:15,840 --> 00:20:18,426 Get out of here before you say something you'll regret. 277 00:20:18,593 --> 00:20:21,179 I'm not going anywhere, not until I get some answers. 278 00:20:21,346 --> 00:20:23,014 Are you trying to frame my dad? 279 00:20:24,307 --> 00:20:28,436 After all this time, I thought you knew me better than the average tabloid reader. 280 00:20:28,520 --> 00:20:31,320 If you don't start trusting me with the truth, what else am I to think? 281 00:20:31,398 --> 00:20:32,941 Stay out of it, Clark. 282 00:20:33,108 --> 00:20:37,153 - My dad's life is at stake here. - So is my father's! 283 00:20:39,280 --> 00:20:41,157 Goodbye, Clark. 284 00:20:41,491 --> 00:20:44,744 [Dramatic music playing] 285 00:20:57,424 --> 00:21:01,928 [Door opens, then closes] 286 00:21:07,725 --> 00:21:10,812 Sweetheart, how are you holding up? 287 00:21:13,064 --> 00:21:15,108 You know, it's funny how being locked up 288 00:21:15,191 --> 00:21:19,154 can give you time to reflect on all the mistakes you've made. 289 00:21:19,654 --> 00:21:22,657 Why didn't you tell me you had a fight with Lionel? 290 00:21:25,577 --> 00:21:27,871 - Because I was angry. - At me? 291 00:21:29,414 --> 00:21:31,541 No, at myself. 292 00:21:31,875 --> 00:21:33,877 I was jealous. 293 00:21:34,711 --> 00:21:36,337 When I found that watch, 294 00:21:36,504 --> 00:21:39,215 it reminded me of all the things I couldn't give you. 295 00:21:40,884 --> 00:21:43,261 For the first time, it felt like I was losing you. 296 00:21:47,140 --> 00:21:49,184 Martha, I am so sorry. 297 00:21:49,517 --> 00:21:51,102 For what? 298 00:21:58,401 --> 00:22:00,778 I'm sorry for not having faith in us. 299 00:22:02,572 --> 00:22:05,950 I'm sorry for giving in to my own petty fears. 300 00:22:07,410 --> 00:22:11,498 And all it takes is one reckless moment to ruin everything. 301 00:22:11,664 --> 00:22:14,417 Jonathan, you didn't shoot Lionel. 302 00:22:16,544 --> 00:22:18,796 No, I didn't shoot Lionel. 303 00:22:24,260 --> 00:22:27,388 I let my anger get the best of me. 304 00:22:27,555 --> 00:22:31,976 I haven't exactly kept it a secret how Jonathan Kent feels about the Luthors. 305 00:22:34,979 --> 00:22:37,982 What jury could possibly believe me now? 306 00:22:42,654 --> 00:22:44,239 [Pete] I know this place. 307 00:22:44,405 --> 00:22:48,159 My brother used to come here all the time. Word was they never checked ids. 308 00:22:48,326 --> 00:22:49,661 How'd they keep it open? 309 00:22:49,827 --> 00:22:51,079 Good luck. 310 00:22:51,246 --> 00:22:52,664 Connections. 311 00:22:53,498 --> 00:22:57,669 Well, if someone did drug my dad, this would have been the only place to do it. 312 00:23:04,217 --> 00:23:07,220 [Country music playing on radio] 313 00:23:08,680 --> 00:23:12,183 I don't know what you kids heard, but we don't serve minors in here. 314 00:23:12,350 --> 00:23:16,187 I just want to ask a few questions. My name's Clark Kent, Jonathan's son. 315 00:23:16,354 --> 00:23:17,939 Jonathan. 316 00:23:19,524 --> 00:23:21,776 Listen, I'm, uh, sorry about what happened. 317 00:23:22,860 --> 00:23:25,989 Do you remember if he was talking to anyone the other night? 318 00:23:26,155 --> 00:23:28,992 He was talking to everybody, blowing off steam. 319 00:23:29,158 --> 00:23:32,620 Sounded like he had a major run-in with Lionel Luthor. 320 00:23:34,539 --> 00:23:37,208 Sheriff said he bought a bottle of Tequila from you. 321 00:23:37,625 --> 00:23:39,919 Yeah, I wish I hadn't done it now. 322 00:23:41,713 --> 00:23:44,424 The cops want me to testify. 323 00:23:44,591 --> 00:23:46,843 I could lose my liquor license. 324 00:23:47,010 --> 00:23:51,010 I've never seen my dad drink more than two beers. You sure someone didn't put something in his drink? 325 00:23:51,097 --> 00:23:55,059 Nobody had to put anything in his drink the way he was knocking them back. 326 00:23:56,728 --> 00:24:00,148 Listen, I know you don't wanna hear this, 327 00:24:00,315 --> 00:24:03,776 but Jonathan said he was gonna take care of Lionel, once and for all. 328 00:24:03,943 --> 00:24:06,529 - He'd never say that. - I've known him since high school. 329 00:24:06,696 --> 00:24:08,323 He's always had a temper. 330 00:24:08,489 --> 00:24:10,742 There's no doubt in my mind he did it. 331 00:24:11,534 --> 00:24:14,495 [Dramatic music playing] 332 00:24:14,579 --> 00:24:16,164 You're just as bad as your old man. 333 00:24:16,331 --> 00:24:17,957 Clark, let him go, man. 334 00:24:19,626 --> 00:24:22,045 Clark, let him go! Be cool. 335 00:24:34,390 --> 00:24:38,061 The guy's lying. He's involved. I think he's the one who spiked my dad's drink. 336 00:24:38,227 --> 00:24:39,687 Clark, look, I'm on your side 337 00:24:39,854 --> 00:24:43,316 but putting a bartender through spin cycle isn't the most intelligent thing to do now. 338 00:24:43,483 --> 00:24:45,443 I know. I'm sorry. 339 00:24:47,570 --> 00:24:48,780 Pete, look out! 340 00:25:22,188 --> 00:25:25,191 [Dramatic music playing] 341 00:25:36,828 --> 00:25:39,414 - You all right? - Yeah, I think so. 342 00:25:46,671 --> 00:25:49,382 But you must have definitely ticked someone off. 343 00:25:57,390 --> 00:26:00,393 [Pensive music playing] 344 00:26:07,358 --> 00:26:10,153 Clark, I heard you had a narrow escape. 345 00:26:10,319 --> 00:26:11,571 What do you care? 346 00:26:11,738 --> 00:26:14,198 I think this may be connected to my father's shooting. 347 00:26:14,365 --> 00:26:16,576 - I warned you to stay out of this, Clark. - —why? 348 00:26:16,743 --> 00:26:19,495 - To control the situation? - I'm not controlling anything. 349 00:26:19,662 --> 00:26:21,622 I don't know who to believe anymore. 350 00:26:22,915 --> 00:26:26,836 - Dominic made quite an impression. - This isn't about Dominic. 351 00:26:27,962 --> 00:26:31,257 He's asked the hospital staff to keep me away from my father. 352 00:26:31,424 --> 00:26:33,926 - Why do you think that is? - Probably to protect him. 353 00:26:36,971 --> 00:26:41,017 If my father regains consciousness, he may be able to identify who shot him. 354 00:26:41,517 --> 00:26:42,894 You think Dominic's involved? 355 00:26:44,562 --> 00:26:46,105 Why would he turn against Lionel? 356 00:26:46,272 --> 00:26:49,859 Because the decision to buy out lexcorp affects him as much as it does me. 357 00:26:50,526 --> 00:26:53,738 [Lionel]... something stronger than words to back up those threats, son, 358 00:26:53,905 --> 00:26:58,284 because as of this moment, you are just another employee. 359 00:26:58,951 --> 00:27:00,995 I'm going to Metropolis. 360 00:27:01,162 --> 00:27:04,624 When I get back, I want you gone. 361 00:27:08,503 --> 00:27:11,506 [Ominous music playing] 362 00:27:23,684 --> 00:27:26,062 [Santori] You never told me you wanted Lex back. 363 00:27:26,646 --> 00:27:28,689 [Lionel] I thought it was assumed. 364 00:27:29,315 --> 00:27:34,111 I care about this company. I can't believe you're giving Lex another chance. 365 00:27:34,278 --> 00:27:38,991 I gave Lex a taste of independence to demonstrate the futility of working against me. 366 00:27:39,158 --> 00:27:43,412 But I always intended to bring him back into the fold. 367 00:27:43,579 --> 00:27:47,124 You made promises to me, promises that I expect you to keep. 368 00:27:47,959 --> 00:27:53,339 You've been loyal, Dominic, but Lex is blood. 369 00:27:53,506 --> 00:27:57,343 I've worked too long to let you take everything away from me now. 370 00:27:57,426 --> 00:28:00,429 [Dramatic music playing] 371 00:28:02,682 --> 00:28:04,642 I forgot my keys. 372 00:28:07,061 --> 00:28:09,146 He was angry enough to shoot your father? 373 00:28:11,440 --> 00:28:15,236 Seizing the reins of a billion-dollar corporation is a powerful incentive. 374 00:28:15,403 --> 00:28:17,738 All he needed was someone to take the blame. 375 00:28:30,877 --> 00:28:33,713 Why didn't you tell anyone about this? 376 00:28:33,880 --> 00:28:37,216 My father was shot the same day he bought my company out from under me. 377 00:28:37,884 --> 00:28:40,970 While you were playing it close to the vest, my father was in jail. 378 00:28:41,137 --> 00:28:45,808 - How long would you let him stay there? - Until I knew for sure he didn't do it. 379 00:28:45,975 --> 00:28:47,226 Now I do. 380 00:28:47,393 --> 00:28:49,729 Look, the shooting is related to the buyout. 381 00:28:49,896 --> 00:28:52,356 I needed the guilty party to make a mistake. 382 00:28:53,107 --> 00:28:54,984 Like trying to kill me and Pete? 383 00:29:03,409 --> 00:29:04,660 So, what now? 384 00:29:08,581 --> 00:29:12,543 Lana, I got your message. What's the urgency? 385 00:29:14,420 --> 00:29:17,089 I know about the complaint Lionel Luthor filed against you. 386 00:29:18,883 --> 00:29:21,218 Have you been snooping into my past? 387 00:29:21,928 --> 00:29:25,598 I was curious to find out why you wouldn't help one of my closest friends. 388 00:29:25,765 --> 00:29:27,600 And that gives you the right to pry? 389 00:29:27,975 --> 00:29:31,562 I'm your daughter. If we're gonna have more than the same DNA in common, 390 00:29:31,729 --> 00:29:35,775 - we have to be honest with each other. - I didn't ask you to barge into my life. 391 00:29:38,277 --> 00:29:42,239 Don't worry. You know, I won't be imposing on you again. 392 00:29:42,323 --> 00:29:45,326 [Ominous music playing] 393 00:29:49,956 --> 00:29:54,794 - Lionel Luthor has nothing to do with this. - I saw the complaint. 394 00:29:54,961 --> 00:30:00,466 Payback after I refused to go along with one of his ethically dubious schemes. 395 00:30:00,633 --> 00:30:03,302 Business as usual for LuthorCorp. 396 00:30:05,763 --> 00:30:07,640 You should have kept on digging. 397 00:30:09,141 --> 00:30:10,810 And what would I have found? 398 00:30:11,143 --> 00:30:14,605 Kansas v. Sutton, a murder trial back in the early '90s. 399 00:30:15,982 --> 00:30:18,234 I don't understand. 400 00:30:19,110 --> 00:30:23,656 I was defense counsel, court-appointed, which meant I didn't give a damn. 401 00:30:23,823 --> 00:30:27,034 Five years after conviction, his family has evidence retested, 402 00:30:27,201 --> 00:30:28,494 proving he was innocent. 403 00:30:29,829 --> 00:30:32,248 So you were still able to get him out, right? 404 00:30:33,499 --> 00:30:35,001 By then it was too late. 405 00:30:35,334 --> 00:30:37,795 He had been executed three months before. 406 00:30:38,921 --> 00:30:40,840 After that, I hung it all up. 407 00:30:41,007 --> 00:30:45,344 Now I try to save the world from my living room. 408 00:30:46,345 --> 00:30:48,806 But at least I know nobody's gonna die because of me. 409 00:30:50,558 --> 00:30:53,394 I know you can't undo the past... 410 00:30:54,020 --> 00:30:56,272 But you can't hide from it, either. 411 00:31:02,903 --> 00:31:05,865 Lana? What are you doing here? 412 00:31:06,032 --> 00:31:08,534 Just offering some moral support. 413 00:31:08,701 --> 00:31:10,995 Brought some reinforcements. 414 00:31:11,162 --> 00:31:14,081 - I'd like to handle your father's case. - Of course. 415 00:31:14,248 --> 00:31:17,543 We need all the help we can get. Thank you. 416 00:31:19,295 --> 00:31:21,047 How'd you get him to change his mind? 417 00:31:21,213 --> 00:31:25,384 We set the ground rules for our relationship, we promised to be honest, 418 00:31:25,551 --> 00:31:27,219 no matter what. 419 00:31:29,805 --> 00:31:31,891 [Small] I've got a bail hearing set this afternoon. 420 00:31:32,058 --> 00:31:36,145 I'm sure with Jonathan's standing in the community, we can have him out by supper. 421 00:31:36,228 --> 00:31:38,731 I just got good news from Lex. His dad's doing better. 422 00:31:39,023 --> 00:31:41,567 - He's expected to regain consciousness. - Oh, thank god. 423 00:31:41,817 --> 00:31:44,153 Dad, and if he does, maybe he can ID the shooter. 424 00:31:44,320 --> 00:31:46,197 That's a big "if," given his blindness. 425 00:31:47,323 --> 00:31:49,200 Look, we're not out of the woods yet. 426 00:31:49,617 --> 00:31:53,412 Lex Luthor's alibi checks out, but Dominic santori's is flimsy. 427 00:31:53,579 --> 00:31:55,331 That should be good news for me. 428 00:31:55,498 --> 00:31:58,876 Except the bartender who could corroborate his involvement has disappeared. 429 00:31:59,043 --> 00:32:02,713 Now, without him, it's gonna be hard to keep your case from going to trial. 430 00:32:06,425 --> 00:32:07,718 [Metal clanks] 431 00:32:07,802 --> 00:32:10,721 [Suspenseful music playing] 432 00:32:10,846 --> 00:32:13,265 Breaking and entering really necessary? 433 00:32:13,516 --> 00:32:16,268 - I thought the police checked this place out. - Yeah. 434 00:32:16,435 --> 00:32:19,647 They checked out the area where my dad was arrested too. 435 00:32:20,314 --> 00:32:22,066 I'm gonna look over here. 436 00:32:52,471 --> 00:32:56,225 Oh, man, talk about sleeping with the fishes. 437 00:33:03,440 --> 00:33:05,526 I think I know who shot Lionel Luthor. 438 00:33:12,950 --> 00:33:15,786 [Suspenseful music playing] 439 00:33:49,236 --> 00:33:52,031 Lex had his father moved to another floor. 440 00:33:56,535 --> 00:33:58,913 We put the word out that Lionel was getting better, 441 00:33:59,079 --> 00:34:01,999 guessing it would draw you out. 442 00:34:03,959 --> 00:34:05,836 Kept hoping I was wrong. 443 00:34:05,920 --> 00:34:08,297 [Dramatic music playing] 444 00:34:14,970 --> 00:34:18,265 - What the hell? - You went to high school with my dad. 445 00:34:18,432 --> 00:34:20,184 So did Mike the bartender. 446 00:34:20,351 --> 00:34:23,520 You and Mike were more than friends. You had a business arrangement. 447 00:34:23,687 --> 00:34:25,272 Clark, I can explain. 448 00:34:25,439 --> 00:34:28,567 Explain how a bar with repeated violations stays open? 449 00:34:28,734 --> 00:34:32,154 Or how all the evidence conveniently pointed toward my dad? 450 00:34:32,321 --> 00:34:35,241 You found out about my dad's fight, and it all came together. 451 00:34:39,286 --> 00:34:41,288 [Thunder rumbles] 452 00:34:44,667 --> 00:34:47,670 [Dramatic music playing] 453 00:35:07,982 --> 00:35:09,441 Is that you? 454 00:35:12,611 --> 00:35:16,865 Didn't I make it clear? The conversation is over. 455 00:35:20,160 --> 00:35:22,997 [Opera music playing] 456 00:35:32,589 --> 00:35:34,800 [Clark] You faked my dad's blood-alcohol test 457 00:35:34,967 --> 00:35:38,053 and when I started to check out your story, you came after me. 458 00:35:38,220 --> 00:35:40,389 My dad trusted you. How could you do that? 459 00:35:40,931 --> 00:35:43,976 Don't you see, Clark? It's not just about me. 460 00:35:44,351 --> 00:35:47,479 It's the Luthors. They're like a cancer, 461 00:35:47,646 --> 00:35:50,357 destroying everything they touch. 462 00:35:50,524 --> 00:35:52,359 The Luthors didn't kill anyone. 463 00:35:54,111 --> 00:35:56,155 The Luthors didn't frame my dad. 464 00:36:00,159 --> 00:36:02,494 [Ethan] What have I done? 465 00:36:08,667 --> 00:36:11,670 [Pensive music playing] 466 00:36:19,595 --> 00:36:22,056 Just wanted to make sure your dad was doing all right. 467 00:36:23,140 --> 00:36:24,350 He says he is. 468 00:36:25,017 --> 00:36:27,102 You don't sound too convinced. 469 00:36:29,104 --> 00:36:30,856 I found this in the house. 470 00:36:31,023 --> 00:36:32,858 It's my dad's high school yearbook. 471 00:36:33,192 --> 00:36:35,944 Him and Ethan were in the same class. 472 00:36:38,113 --> 00:36:39,782 "To Jonathan, 473 00:36:39,948 --> 00:36:42,826 a great quarterback, a better friend, Ethan." 474 00:36:44,912 --> 00:36:47,915 You grow up with someone, you think you know them... 475 00:36:50,167 --> 00:36:53,253 But, I mean, darkness like that just doesn't come out of nowhere. 476 00:36:59,510 --> 00:37:01,553 I'm sorry about your company. 477 00:37:01,929 --> 00:37:04,014 What's gonna happen next? 478 00:37:04,181 --> 00:37:06,642 My father thinks I'll go back to work for him. 479 00:37:07,726 --> 00:37:09,061 Will you? 480 00:37:10,270 --> 00:37:12,731 It's hard to imagine working for a man 481 00:37:12,898 --> 00:37:17,403 who can enrage four people to the point where any of them had motive to kill him. 482 00:37:19,446 --> 00:37:21,240 Even you. 483 00:37:26,453 --> 00:37:29,415 You know that darkness you were talking about? 484 00:37:29,581 --> 00:37:33,919 I'm not sure we're born with it. People like my father find a way to bring it out. 485 00:37:37,923 --> 00:37:39,758 So are we okay? 486 00:37:42,094 --> 00:37:44,012 I wish I could help you with your father. 487 00:37:45,264 --> 00:37:46,598 I can take him. 488 00:37:52,062 --> 00:37:54,064 [EKG beeping] 489 00:38:08,036 --> 00:38:09,455 Dad. 490 00:38:12,082 --> 00:38:15,335 I understand you've had a busy few days. 491 00:38:15,752 --> 00:38:18,130 In case you hadn't heard, 492 00:38:18,297 --> 00:38:22,551 sheriff Ethan has been charged in the murder of the bartender and the attempt on you. 493 00:38:26,013 --> 00:38:31,810 It truly is a sad day in Smallville. 494 00:38:33,395 --> 00:38:37,608 I'm sure some version of the truth will come out sooner or later, 495 00:38:37,774 --> 00:38:39,860 but I was hoping to hear it from you first. 496 00:38:40,694 --> 00:38:42,321 Well... 497 00:38:42,654 --> 00:38:45,491 The sheriff and I simply... 498 00:38:46,033 --> 00:38:48,076 [Clears throat] 499 00:38:48,327 --> 00:38:51,580 Had a misunderstanding. 500 00:38:58,378 --> 00:39:01,507 Ah, sheriff. 501 00:39:05,761 --> 00:39:07,596 You have something for me? 502 00:39:10,807 --> 00:39:13,227 These are good people who happened to make mistakes. 503 00:39:13,393 --> 00:39:16,688 Yes, well, we're, all of us, only human, sheriff. 504 00:39:16,855 --> 00:39:19,858 These particular people sit on the board of my son's company 505 00:39:20,025 --> 00:39:23,403 so they need a little incentive to sell their voting shares to me. 506 00:39:25,072 --> 00:39:26,448 Goodbye, Mr. Luthor. 507 00:39:26,532 --> 00:39:31,286 I hope this will be the beginning of a long and profitable relationship. 508 00:39:34,206 --> 00:39:37,084 Our arrangement was for this one time only. 509 00:39:38,377 --> 00:39:44,883 Now, did that proviso come before or after you insisted on cash in advance? 510 00:39:46,426 --> 00:39:47,886 I was strapped. 511 00:39:48,053 --> 00:39:49,555 But don't think you own me. 512 00:39:49,721 --> 00:39:51,932 I've documented your backroom deals. 513 00:39:52,099 --> 00:39:54,977 You push me, and I just have to make one call. 514 00:39:55,143 --> 00:39:57,062 Would that be to your attorney? 515 00:39:57,271 --> 00:39:58,522 He, um... 516 00:39:59,106 --> 00:40:02,401 Passed along your documented evidence. 517 00:40:04,236 --> 00:40:06,446 Along with his best wishes. 518 00:40:07,072 --> 00:40:08,949 You know, um... 519 00:40:09,116 --> 00:40:12,244 My reputation in Smallville is... 520 00:40:12,703 --> 00:40:16,873 Of no importance to me but, uh, yours... 521 00:40:17,541 --> 00:40:20,669 It's your lifeblood, sheriff. 522 00:40:21,920 --> 00:40:26,592 Sheriff? That's an elected position, isn't it? 523 00:40:27,759 --> 00:40:30,804 - Don't threaten me, you son of a bitch. - Oh. 524 00:40:31,263 --> 00:40:33,432 Good evening, sheriff. 525 00:40:50,991 --> 00:40:53,952 So you took an honest man and destroyed him, 526 00:40:54,119 --> 00:40:57,706 and by proxy almost ruined Jonathan Kent. 527 00:40:57,873 --> 00:41:00,709 How does it feel, dad, knowing you brought this on yourself? 528 00:41:01,084 --> 00:41:03,045 But I didn't, Lex. 529 00:41:05,464 --> 00:41:10,510 Engineering your ill-advised employee coup. 530 00:41:17,351 --> 00:41:19,394 And you actually believe that? 531 00:41:19,728 --> 00:41:21,605 It's all right, son. 532 00:41:21,772 --> 00:41:23,148 I forgive you. 533 00:41:24,775 --> 00:41:27,694 Now it's time to look to the future. 534 00:41:29,529 --> 00:41:31,406 Together. 535 00:41:35,202 --> 00:41:38,205 [Ominous music playing] 536 00:42:00,936 --> 00:42:03,939 [Theme music playing]