1 00:00:31,199 --> 00:00:33,075 Dr. Marcus. 2 00:00:33,409 --> 00:00:35,578 What was so urgent you needed me here tonight? 3 00:00:35,953 --> 00:00:39,874 It's Dr. Walden. There's been a complete normalization of his higher brain functions. 4 00:00:40,041 --> 00:00:43,044 Considering the source of the trauma, nothing surprises me. 5 00:00:43,502 --> 00:00:45,421 You mean the kawatche caves? 6 00:00:47,798 --> 00:00:51,469 How does a linguist go into a coma deciphering a native American language? 7 00:00:53,012 --> 00:00:56,474 If you had that answer, doctor, you'd be running the place. 8 00:01:01,646 --> 00:01:05,733 The day is coming. The day is coming. The day is coming! 9 00:01:25,002 --> 00:01:26,837 Lana. 10 00:01:27,004 --> 00:01:28,506 It's almost midnight. 11 00:01:29,131 --> 00:01:31,217 Yeah, I took a chance you'd still be up. 12 00:01:31,384 --> 00:01:33,594 You getting a head start on your term paper? 13 00:01:33,719 --> 00:01:36,180 I've gotta give the toast at Lex's rehearsal dinner. 14 00:01:36,347 --> 00:01:38,766 Makes European history seem like a breeze. 15 00:01:42,770 --> 00:01:46,899 - I'm supposed to guess what's in the box? - No. 16 00:01:49,443 --> 00:01:51,279 You're supposed to close your eyes. 17 00:01:58,869 --> 00:02:00,329 Don't peek. 18 00:02:16,637 --> 00:02:17,637 Okay. 19 00:02:19,724 --> 00:02:22,476 I know. It's not your birthday for another seven minutes, 20 00:02:22,601 --> 00:02:25,646 but I wanted to surprise you. 21 00:02:30,359 --> 00:02:32,486 I get the feeling it's not in a good way. 22 00:02:39,493 --> 00:02:41,620 It's just, it's not really my birthday. 23 00:02:41,787 --> 00:02:46,459 It's just some date my parents picked off the calendar for the adoption papers. 24 00:02:57,595 --> 00:03:01,515 Maybe some of us want to celebrate the day you came into our lives. 25 00:03:05,478 --> 00:03:07,855 I never thought of it that way. 26 00:03:09,648 --> 00:03:11,317 Make a wish. 27 00:03:18,115 --> 00:03:21,702 I've been wishing for the same thing ever since I was 5. 28 00:03:23,537 --> 00:03:25,498 And now? 29 00:03:30,795 --> 00:03:33,255 And now I don't have to. 30 00:03:49,063 --> 00:03:51,357 She's standing right here in front of me. 31 00:04:27,184 --> 00:04:32,231 J“ somebody save me j“ 32 00:04:33,732 --> 00:04:37,611 j“ let your warm hands break right through it j“ 33 00:04:37,695 --> 00:04:42,324 j“ somebody save me j“ 34 00:04:44,076 --> 00:04:47,872 j“ I don't care how you do it j“ 35 00:04:47,955 --> 00:04:52,501 -j“ just stay, stay j“ -j“ stay with me j“ 36 00:04:52,585 --> 00:04:58,174 j“ come on, I've been waiting for you j“ 37 00:04:58,257 --> 00:05:02,136 j“ to stay with me j“ 38 00:05:03,804 --> 00:05:08,267 j“ I made this whole world shine for you j“ 39 00:05:08,350 --> 00:05:12,563 j“ stay, stay j“ 40 00:05:12,646 --> 00:05:15,733 j“ come on j“ 41 00:05:20,863 --> 00:05:25,159 - Good morning, mom. - How was your birthday party? 42 00:05:26,494 --> 00:05:27,953 So you're the one who told Lana. 43 00:05:28,120 --> 00:05:29,872 She knows we're not big on birthdays, 44 00:05:30,039 --> 00:05:32,208 but wondered if she could do something special. 45 00:05:34,418 --> 00:05:37,338 I feel bad. We never had parties when you were little, 46 00:05:37,505 --> 00:05:40,090 - but we were always nervous. - It's okay, I understand. 47 00:05:40,216 --> 00:05:41,509 I know, 48 00:05:41,675 --> 00:05:45,387 but what mother denies her son a birthday party? It's a huge part of childhood. 49 00:05:45,554 --> 00:05:48,599 All the mistakes you made with me, you can correct with the baby. 50 00:05:49,266 --> 00:05:52,394 - Wouldn't want to scar the little one too. - Thanks a lot. 51 00:05:54,396 --> 00:05:57,066 So, um, last night? 52 00:05:58,901 --> 00:06:02,780 - Are you prying? - Okay, never mind. 53 00:06:02,947 --> 00:06:07,701 - Hello. Look what the cat dragged in. - Lex, have you had breakfast? 54 00:06:07,868 --> 00:06:10,412 Thanks, but I can't stay. 55 00:06:10,579 --> 00:06:13,207 I just wanted to ask you and Mr. Kent for a favor. 56 00:06:15,084 --> 00:06:18,879 I know we've had our differences, so this might sound strange, 57 00:06:19,046 --> 00:06:21,048 but it would mean a lot to me. 58 00:06:22,758 --> 00:06:28,264 It's customary for the, uh, bride and groom to sit with their parents at the rehearsal dinner, 59 00:06:28,847 --> 00:06:32,142 so since mine won't be there, I was wondering... 60 00:06:32,476 --> 00:06:34,937 Would the two of you consider standing in? 61 00:06:39,441 --> 00:06:41,151 Lex, we would be honored. 62 00:06:41,485 --> 00:06:45,906 Great. Uh, that just leaves one open seat at the table. 63 00:06:46,156 --> 00:06:47,908 Right next to you, Clark. 64 00:06:50,452 --> 00:06:51,829 Any suggestions? 65 00:06:57,751 --> 00:07:01,463 J“ watch up in your castle... j“ 66 00:07:01,547 --> 00:07:03,132 -Chloe. 67 00:07:03,299 --> 00:07:09,013 The one name you won't find on the list for Smallville's biggest event of the century. 68 00:07:09,179 --> 00:07:14,893 Don't worry, it's not like I'm holding out for my fairy godmother to bring glass slippers. 69 00:07:15,060 --> 00:07:18,063 I'm still not convinced Lex won't have me in a headset 70 00:07:18,230 --> 00:07:20,024 running around with ice buckets. 71 00:07:20,190 --> 00:07:23,819 Is this what you were doing until 2:00 in the morning last night? 72 00:07:26,155 --> 00:07:28,782 Well, I can't vouch for my calligraphy skills, 73 00:07:28,949 --> 00:07:31,493 but if you need any help, just let me know. 74 00:07:32,453 --> 00:07:35,873 Hey, you guys. I'd like a double Espresso, please. 75 00:07:36,290 --> 00:07:38,000 Whoa. 76 00:07:38,208 --> 00:07:41,045 Were you burning the midnight oil last night too? 77 00:07:41,962 --> 00:07:45,215 J“ inciting all my fears... j“ 78 00:07:45,799 --> 00:07:47,593 I was just... 79 00:07:47,760 --> 00:07:50,012 Working on a toast for Lex's dinner. 80 00:07:53,515 --> 00:07:58,729 J“ I wanna be your guardian watch from up in your castle... j“ 81 00:07:58,854 --> 00:08:00,272 Chloe, ready to go? 82 00:08:00,356 --> 00:08:03,942 J“ all the feelings you have inside j“ 83 00:08:04,026 --> 00:08:07,237 j“ and I wanna be your savior j“ 84 00:08:07,321 --> 00:08:11,325 j“ I just wanna love you... j“ 85 00:08:11,408 --> 00:08:13,202 - everybody okay? - Yeah. 86 00:08:13,369 --> 00:08:15,496 - Great. - Perfect. 87 00:08:16,205 --> 00:08:17,873 Just checking. 88 00:08:18,040 --> 00:08:22,044 Right. Well... we better get going. 89 00:08:22,211 --> 00:08:26,548 I have ashes to sweep and wicked stepsisters to undermine. 90 00:08:30,427 --> 00:08:33,305 - You didn't...? - No. 91 00:08:36,058 --> 00:08:38,018 I had a really good time last night. 92 00:08:38,686 --> 00:08:43,482 I was thinking maybe we could go out after the rehearsal dinner tonight. 93 00:08:43,774 --> 00:08:45,442 Maybe. 94 00:08:54,118 --> 00:08:55,619 Lana, is everything okay? 95 00:09:01,375 --> 00:09:03,919 If this is about last night, we can take it slow. 96 00:09:04,002 --> 00:09:06,422 J“ I wanna be your savior... j“ 97 00:09:06,505 --> 00:09:09,341 Clark, I think last night may have been a mistake. 98 00:09:09,425 --> 00:09:13,220 J“ you mean everything to me... j“ 99 00:09:13,303 --> 00:09:15,305 I'm really busy. I'll call you later? 100 00:09:21,937 --> 00:09:25,065 Here's the revised seating chart for the rehearsal dinner. 101 00:09:25,232 --> 00:09:29,027 - Who are the people marked in blue? - Relatives who still talk to each other. 102 00:09:29,194 --> 00:09:30,446 How about the red? 103 00:09:30,529 --> 00:09:33,782 Family feuds and people who haven't spoken in at least five years. 104 00:09:33,949 --> 00:09:36,034 And the yellow ones scattered throughout? 105 00:09:36,160 --> 00:09:37,536 Buffer zones. 106 00:09:37,703 --> 00:09:42,040 Relatives who have no particular allegiance and whose conversation won't incite a riot. 107 00:09:42,166 --> 00:09:45,878 If this medical career doesn't work out, you should consider the United Nations. 108 00:09:46,044 --> 00:09:49,298 - I'm not done yet. - By the way, put the kents at our table. 109 00:09:49,465 --> 00:09:52,801 I asked them to sit with us at the dinner, fill in for my parents. 110 00:09:54,511 --> 00:09:58,599 I think it's great that you wanna make them a big part of this, but... 111 00:09:59,057 --> 00:10:00,809 But what? 112 00:10:01,101 --> 00:10:04,646 Don't you think this might be the right moment to reach out to your father? 113 00:10:06,023 --> 00:10:07,357 Helen. 114 00:10:07,524 --> 00:10:10,360 I'm touched that you want us to reconcile. 115 00:10:10,527 --> 00:10:11,945 But it's not gonna happen. 116 00:10:12,905 --> 00:10:14,156 Besides... 117 00:10:14,656 --> 00:10:16,366 The only family I need is you. 118 00:10:36,970 --> 00:10:39,306 I don't believe this. 119 00:10:48,023 --> 00:10:50,275 We should call the police. 120 00:10:56,824 --> 00:10:59,368 Is anything valuable missing? 121 00:11:03,872 --> 00:11:07,793 Gosh, I'm sorry to hear that, Helen. 122 00:11:07,960 --> 00:11:12,464 - They take anything important? - The vial of blood I drew from Clark. 123 00:11:14,883 --> 00:11:16,885 Tell me why you would even still have that. 124 00:11:17,052 --> 00:11:19,972 I thought I might need it someday, in case he got sick again. 125 00:11:20,138 --> 00:11:23,976 It wasn't labeled. There's no way anyone could connect it to Clark. 126 00:11:24,309 --> 00:11:26,186 Then why would anybody wanna steal it? 127 00:11:26,353 --> 00:11:31,066 It looks like somebody just broke open the refrigerator and took whatever was inside. 128 00:11:31,984 --> 00:11:35,904 The police think it may have been junkies looking for drugs. 129 00:11:37,114 --> 00:11:40,784 Or maybe somebody who wanted to make it look that way. 130 00:11:42,619 --> 00:11:44,913 Are you saying you think that I staged this? 131 00:11:45,080 --> 00:11:47,249 We're the only ones who knew about Clark's blood. 132 00:11:47,416 --> 00:11:49,877 - And you never told anybody else? - Of course not. 133 00:11:50,043 --> 00:11:52,087 Not even the man you're about to marry? 134 00:11:54,423 --> 00:11:56,633 Lexis not the man you think he is. 135 00:11:56,967 --> 00:12:00,804 Considering that you're about to spend the rest of your life with that man 136 00:12:00,971 --> 00:12:03,432 and what you know about my family, 137 00:12:03,599 --> 00:12:06,059 you had better be right. 138 00:12:15,110 --> 00:12:18,322 I don't think it's a good idea that you seat Lana next to me. 139 00:12:19,489 --> 00:12:20,782 What happened? 140 00:12:21,825 --> 00:12:23,160 I wish I knew. 141 00:12:24,369 --> 00:12:25,996 Clark. 142 00:12:26,580 --> 00:12:29,124 None of us really understands the fairer sex. 143 00:12:31,126 --> 00:12:33,086 It's why we're so captivated by them. 144 00:12:38,634 --> 00:12:41,094 I went for it last night. 145 00:12:42,888 --> 00:12:46,600 - Don't tell me she shot you down. - No. 146 00:12:46,767 --> 00:12:48,810 It was the opposite. 147 00:12:49,436 --> 00:12:52,147 It was like this perfect moment, and then this morning... 148 00:12:52,314 --> 00:12:54,358 She wanted to pretend it never happened. 149 00:12:57,152 --> 00:13:00,197 You've upped the stakes, Clark, and she's scared. 150 00:13:00,364 --> 00:13:02,991 She figures if she folds now, she'll cut her losses. 151 00:13:03,158 --> 00:13:06,244 We're meant to be together. I've never been so sure about anything. 152 00:13:06,411 --> 00:13:08,163 Yeah, well, don't tell me, Clark. 153 00:13:29,101 --> 00:13:30,686 - Hey. - Hey. 154 00:13:36,400 --> 00:13:37,985 Come on. 155 00:13:45,033 --> 00:13:47,953 - Lana, last night was a big deal for me. - Clark. 156 00:13:48,120 --> 00:13:52,624 Look, you don't have to avoid calling me if you don't feel the same way. 157 00:13:52,791 --> 00:13:55,836 No, it meant a lot to me too. 158 00:13:56,253 --> 00:14:01,717 Everything seemed so clear, but today it just feels a lot more complicated. 159 00:14:04,219 --> 00:14:06,555 Is this about Chloe? 160 00:14:06,763 --> 00:14:10,809 I'd be lying if I said I wasn't worried about her, 161 00:14:10,976 --> 00:14:15,564 but there are three friendships at stake here, and I don't wanna risk losing ours. 162 00:14:15,731 --> 00:14:21,486 The friendship isn't gonna go anywhere. It'll just become something better. 163 00:14:27,409 --> 00:14:31,913 And what happens down the road if things don't work out? 164 00:14:33,373 --> 00:14:37,252 - Will our friendship survive that? - I don't know. 165 00:14:39,004 --> 00:14:42,799 Lana, I've wanted this for so long, I think it's worth taking the chance. 166 00:14:49,097 --> 00:14:51,600 The day is coming. 167 00:14:56,438 --> 00:14:58,231 Are you all right? 168 00:14:58,398 --> 00:15:00,984 The day is coming. 169 00:15:02,360 --> 00:15:04,362 Clark, what is it? 170 00:15:07,407 --> 00:15:09,034 I'm sorry, I have to go. 171 00:15:13,163 --> 00:15:15,165 The day is coming. 172 00:15:15,791 --> 00:15:18,794 The day is coming. The day is coming. 173 00:15:18,960 --> 00:15:23,965 - What do you think it means? - It's probably just delusional rambling. 174 00:15:26,176 --> 00:15:29,346 Butyourscans say his brain activity is normal again. 175 00:15:31,431 --> 00:15:34,017 The day is coming. 176 00:15:35,936 --> 00:15:37,479 Does that look normal to you? 177 00:15:39,523 --> 00:15:41,316 The day is coming. The day is coming... 178 00:15:41,483 --> 00:15:43,985 The cataracts, they're gone. 179 00:15:44,152 --> 00:15:46,363 They faded during the course of a day. 180 00:15:46,530 --> 00:15:50,867 - How do you explain that? - I can't. 181 00:15:51,576 --> 00:15:55,122 I know you want to see if he says anything else, but for his own safety, 182 00:15:55,288 --> 00:15:58,291 - I need to sedate him. - The day is coming! The day is... 183 00:16:03,755 --> 00:16:05,674 The day is coming. 184 00:16:30,282 --> 00:16:32,826 I think it says, "the day is coming." 185 00:16:33,201 --> 00:16:38,665 - You learned how to read the symbols? - No, just an educated guess. 186 00:16:38,832 --> 00:16:42,085 It's what walden kept saying before he escaped. 187 00:16:42,377 --> 00:16:44,379 I wonder how he wrote it. 188 00:16:44,546 --> 00:16:50,051 Apparently, he's developed the ability to emit some kind of energy from his hands. 189 00:16:50,385 --> 00:16:55,056 I think maybe it has something to do with whatever happened to him in the cave. 190 00:16:57,559 --> 00:16:59,978 Why are you telling me all this? 191 00:17:01,730 --> 00:17:03,607 You found him, Clark. 192 00:17:03,773 --> 00:17:06,943 Just wondering if you could shed any more light on the situation. 193 00:17:07,319 --> 00:17:09,654 I've already told you everything I know. 194 00:17:11,865 --> 00:17:13,533 These symbols, 195 00:17:13,700 --> 00:17:16,203 they look like the one on your barn. 196 00:17:17,829 --> 00:17:21,124 Lex, I told you. I don't know how to read this language. 197 00:17:22,334 --> 00:17:24,294 I believe you, Clark. 198 00:17:25,670 --> 00:17:27,839 Then what am I doing here? 199 00:17:28,006 --> 00:17:31,718 I thought, based on our mutual interest in the cave, 200 00:17:31,885 --> 00:17:34,346 we could solve this mystery together. 201 00:17:36,348 --> 00:17:39,309 I'm sorry, Lex. I'm as mystified as you are. 202 00:18:45,208 --> 00:18:47,585 I know who you are. 203 00:18:53,591 --> 00:18:55,302 Hey, Helen. 204 00:18:56,136 --> 00:18:59,764 Are you planning a rehearsal dinner or a peace summit? 205 00:18:59,931 --> 00:19:03,226 This whole wedding is starting to feel just as political. 206 00:19:03,393 --> 00:19:05,603 It's hard to know what side everybody's on. 207 00:19:07,272 --> 00:19:09,482 You're not having second thoughts, are you? 208 00:19:11,109 --> 00:19:12,944 Sorry, I... 209 00:19:13,111 --> 00:19:18,158 - It's all gotten very complicated. - Sounds kind of familiar. 210 00:19:18,950 --> 00:19:23,163 You wouldn't be talking about a tall, dark, handsome best man, would you? 211 00:19:27,250 --> 00:19:31,463 If you knew that Lex was keeping secrets from you, 212 00:19:31,629 --> 00:19:34,841 but he was being truthful about the important things like... 213 00:19:35,884 --> 00:19:38,636 Like the way he feels about you... 214 00:19:40,096 --> 00:19:41,639 Would that be enough? 215 00:19:43,016 --> 00:19:45,101 I guess you have to decide. 216 00:19:45,268 --> 00:19:49,356 Is the part of themselves that they're willing to share with you 217 00:19:49,522 --> 00:19:52,484 better than not having them in your life at all? 218 00:20:15,173 --> 00:20:17,842 You don't really think he's hidden it in here, do you? 219 00:20:19,177 --> 00:20:20,845 I don't know what you're talking about. 220 00:20:20,929 --> 00:20:25,683 I'm talking about the valuable object Lex stole from your office. 221 00:20:25,850 --> 00:20:28,853 - Lex would never steal from me. - Hmm. 222 00:20:29,020 --> 00:20:33,191 If you believe that, what are you doing rummaging around in here while he's out? 223 00:20:33,525 --> 00:20:35,610 How do I know you didn't break into my office? 224 00:20:35,777 --> 00:20:40,490 Oh, my. It seems I've antagonized the lady of the house. 225 00:20:41,574 --> 00:20:45,036 Please, would you tell my son I dropped by to offer my best wishes? 226 00:20:46,246 --> 00:20:47,580 Oh, no. 227 00:20:47,747 --> 00:20:49,707 That would be difficult, wouldn't it? 228 00:20:49,874 --> 00:20:52,794 Because we'd have to explain that we ran into each other 229 00:20:52,961 --> 00:20:56,798 when we were in here and I caught you snooping and... 230 00:20:57,549 --> 00:21:00,552 Oh, that could get really messy. 231 00:21:00,718 --> 00:21:03,888 Especially with your wedding day almost upon us. 232 00:21:04,389 --> 00:21:05,723 Get out. 233 00:21:12,272 --> 00:21:14,732 Can I ask you a question, Helen? 234 00:21:17,986 --> 00:21:20,029 Why are you marrying Lex? 235 00:21:20,947 --> 00:21:22,407 Because I love him. 236 00:21:33,251 --> 00:21:35,378 Dr. Walden? 237 00:21:35,545 --> 00:21:37,922 It's me, Clark Kent. 238 00:21:40,592 --> 00:21:41,801 Are you down here? 239 00:21:52,937 --> 00:21:55,482 Interesting, isn't it? 240 00:21:57,275 --> 00:22:02,489 That octagonal recess in the wall, I mean. 241 00:22:02,655 --> 00:22:08,119 I once had what you might call a keepsake that matched this. 242 00:22:08,369 --> 00:22:09,871 Exactly. 243 00:22:10,038 --> 00:22:13,666 Just disappeared from my office. 244 00:22:15,919 --> 00:22:18,838 It was that same day you rescued your mother and me. 245 00:22:21,424 --> 00:22:23,343 What are you doing down here? 246 00:22:23,510 --> 00:22:26,846 I have taken over conservatorship of the caves. 247 00:22:27,472 --> 00:22:30,725 - Didn't Lex tell you? - No, he didn't. 248 00:22:31,184 --> 00:22:35,980 Oh. He just doesn't want to admit defeat, and he's still fighting me on this. 249 00:22:36,147 --> 00:22:38,775 I ran into some of his security people down here. 250 00:22:38,942 --> 00:22:42,904 They were looking for that doctor. Dr, um...? 251 00:22:43,071 --> 00:22:44,447 Dr. Walden? 252 00:22:44,822 --> 00:22:46,824 Dr. Walden was obsessed with these caves. 253 00:22:46,991 --> 00:22:50,328 Well, I could understand why. 254 00:22:52,330 --> 00:22:54,749 These symbols... 255 00:22:55,375 --> 00:22:59,212 Wait a minute. Wait a minute. They are... 256 00:22:59,379 --> 00:23:02,215 Are they arranged in a different... 257 00:23:02,632 --> 00:23:05,343 Order than they were before? 258 00:23:06,219 --> 00:23:08,012 That's strange. 259 00:23:10,265 --> 00:23:12,684 Don't you think, Clark? 260 00:23:14,185 --> 00:23:15,728 It's all kawatche to me. 261 00:23:18,731 --> 00:23:21,442 If you see Dr. Walden, be careful. 262 00:23:21,818 --> 00:23:23,987 He could be dangerous. 263 00:23:33,079 --> 00:23:35,039 I don't get it. 264 00:23:35,748 --> 00:23:39,377 First the refined kryptonite, now the caves. 265 00:23:39,544 --> 00:23:40,878 What does Luthor want? 266 00:23:41,045 --> 00:23:43,381 I don't know, but I think we have a bigger problem. 267 00:23:43,548 --> 00:23:47,844 Dr. Walden can read the Krypton language. He wrote it on the ceiling at the hospital. 268 00:23:48,011 --> 00:23:51,764 - Do you think he's figured out your secret? - Is that why you're so worried now? 269 00:23:51,931 --> 00:23:54,517 I'm not sure, but something's going on in that cave. 270 00:23:54,684 --> 00:23:56,561 The symbols have changed. 271 00:23:57,020 --> 00:24:01,232 - What does it say now, son? - "The day is coming 272 00:24:01,399 --> 00:24:05,111 when the last son will begin his quest to rule the third planet." 273 00:24:05,903 --> 00:24:09,115 - Clark. - Don't you see? I'm the last son. 274 00:24:13,578 --> 00:24:16,706 Why humiliate yourself like this, dad? 275 00:24:16,873 --> 00:24:19,584 When are you gonna accept the fact that you're not invited? 276 00:24:19,751 --> 00:24:24,380 You know, Lex, I'm not here to grovel for a place at your table. 277 00:24:24,547 --> 00:24:27,050 I wanted to tell you that, uh... 278 00:24:27,383 --> 00:24:32,972 Your restraining order to keep me out of the kawatche caves has been rejected. 279 00:24:35,266 --> 00:24:38,603 You couldn't have had your lawyers tell my lawyers that over the phone? 280 00:24:39,979 --> 00:24:41,856 It's curious, though, 281 00:24:42,023 --> 00:24:45,943 your renewed interest seems to come right on the heels of Dr. Walden's escape. 282 00:24:48,237 --> 00:24:51,282 And Clark Kent seems to share your opinion. 283 00:24:51,449 --> 00:24:55,078 He was down there too, looking for your linguist. 284 00:24:57,413 --> 00:24:58,790 Lex! 285 00:24:59,499 --> 00:25:01,668 - I did it, Lex. - Dr. Walden. 286 00:25:03,836 --> 00:25:05,421 I finally read the wall. 287 00:25:06,923 --> 00:25:08,758 I know what it says. 288 00:25:08,925 --> 00:25:11,719 We'll talk all about it, but first we need to get you help. 289 00:25:11,886 --> 00:25:14,097 - Let the man tell us. - Stay out of this. 290 00:25:14,263 --> 00:25:16,265 The wall, doctor, what does it say? 291 00:25:17,266 --> 00:25:20,311 "The last son will rule the planet." 292 00:25:24,273 --> 00:25:25,775 Don't you see? 293 00:25:25,942 --> 00:25:27,985 It's Clark Kent! 294 00:25:30,279 --> 00:25:32,824 - I think that's a pretty big leap. - No. 295 00:25:32,990 --> 00:25:34,992 I've never seen more clearly in my life. 296 00:25:36,369 --> 00:25:39,872 - I know exactly what has to be done. - What is that, doctor? 297 00:25:42,625 --> 00:25:45,086 We have to kill Clark Kent. 298 00:25:46,045 --> 00:25:47,547 Before he destroys us all. 299 00:25:49,924 --> 00:25:51,676 Dr. Walden, you're confused. 300 00:26:15,450 --> 00:26:17,285 "Dear guests..." 301 00:26:17,618 --> 00:26:20,455 No, it's gotta be something else. 302 00:26:21,622 --> 00:26:23,499 "Friend... ""Friends and family..." 303 00:26:23,666 --> 00:26:25,334 First line's always the hardest. 304 00:26:26,836 --> 00:26:29,255 - Hey, Chloe, what's up? - Big news. 305 00:26:29,422 --> 00:26:31,174 Your friend Dr. Walden woke up. 306 00:26:32,508 --> 00:26:34,844 I wouldn't exactly call him a friend of mine. 307 00:26:35,011 --> 00:26:38,306 I was just wondering if you wanted to come out of retirement 308 00:26:38,473 --> 00:26:39,849 and do the story with me. 309 00:26:40,308 --> 00:26:43,311 Hey, I appreciate the offer, but now really isn't a good time. 310 00:26:43,478 --> 00:26:46,314 I didn't mean right this second, Clark. 311 00:26:49,942 --> 00:26:52,361 I wish things could be like they were. 312 00:26:53,863 --> 00:26:55,156 Yeah, me too. 313 00:26:56,908 --> 00:26:59,577 I just feel like there's this huge rift between us 314 00:26:59,744 --> 00:27:03,372 and no matter how hard I try, I can't get back to you. 315 00:27:03,998 --> 00:27:07,043 We'll get there, Chloe. It's just gonna take a little bit of time. 316 00:27:09,128 --> 00:27:11,339 Well, whatever happens, let's just... 317 00:27:11,506 --> 00:27:14,050 Let's promise to be honest with each other. 318 00:27:14,175 --> 00:27:18,971 I mean, you're a big boy, I'm a big girl. I think we can handle it. 319 00:27:19,722 --> 00:27:22,058 As long as we tell the truth. 320 00:27:24,435 --> 00:27:26,646 Okay, well, I'd better get going. 321 00:27:26,813 --> 00:27:31,359 You have your rehearsal dinner, and I have the torch. So... 322 00:27:34,195 --> 00:27:36,447 Break a leg, Clark. 323 00:27:46,040 --> 00:27:51,254 J“ I can have the sun it come and touch me on my shoulder j“ 324 00:27:51,337 --> 00:27:56,592 j“ think of all the things that I could wish that I had told her j“ 325 00:27:56,676 --> 00:28:03,182 j“ I fly so high... j“ 326 00:28:07,478 --> 00:28:08,729 sorry I'm late. 327 00:28:08,896 --> 00:28:12,191 - Where have you been? - Business crisis. 328 00:28:13,442 --> 00:28:15,027 Don't worry, I'm all yours now. 329 00:28:15,111 --> 00:28:16,863 I need a moment with the best man. 330 00:28:17,321 --> 00:28:18,406 Okay. 331 00:28:21,450 --> 00:28:23,494 - Mrs. Kent. - Everything is beautiful. 332 00:28:23,661 --> 00:28:25,288 Thank you. Thank you very much. 333 00:28:25,454 --> 00:28:27,123 - Hello, Lex. - Hey. 334 00:28:27,290 --> 00:28:30,960 - Mind if I have a word with your son? - No, go right ahead. 335 00:28:32,044 --> 00:28:36,799 - Is everything all right? - Dr. Walden paid me a visit. 336 00:28:37,258 --> 00:28:39,468 Nobody was hurt. 337 00:28:39,635 --> 00:28:42,138 He's on his way back to the hospital. 338 00:28:42,305 --> 00:28:45,600 - Well, that's good news. - Clark, he was ranting about you. 339 00:28:46,809 --> 00:28:51,314 - What'd he say? - That the writing on the cave wall says 340 00:28:51,480 --> 00:28:53,065 you're going to rule the world. 341 00:28:53,232 --> 00:28:55,318 I'm gonna rule the world? 342 00:28:55,484 --> 00:28:58,029 - He's obviously nuts. - Of course he is. 343 00:28:58,195 --> 00:29:01,115 Unfortunately, my father was there. He heard the whole thing. 344 00:29:01,240 --> 00:29:03,326 He didn't believe him, did he? 345 00:29:03,576 --> 00:29:06,913 He quoted one of his favorite elizabethan poets. 346 00:29:07,079 --> 00:29:11,167 Twixt truth and madness lies but a sliver of a stream 347 00:29:12,209 --> 00:29:14,629 he's not just gonna let this drop. 348 00:29:14,962 --> 00:29:16,672 I thought I'd warn you. 349 00:29:21,886 --> 00:29:24,180 J“ wasting my time... j“ 350 00:29:26,057 --> 00:29:29,810 I certainly do admire your work ethic, miss Sullivan. 351 00:29:31,187 --> 00:29:36,025 - Late at night, here you are, still at it. - Yeah. 352 00:29:36,192 --> 00:29:38,861 Well, I wasn't invited to the rehearsal dinner, so... 353 00:29:39,028 --> 00:29:41,072 Yes, we have a lot in common. 354 00:29:42,531 --> 00:29:47,662 I spoke to the managing editor of the daily planet. It's all set. 355 00:29:47,828 --> 00:29:53,584 A weekly column on current affairs from the young person's perspective. 356 00:29:56,337 --> 00:29:58,005 I don't know how to thank you. 357 00:29:58,965 --> 00:30:03,219 Nurturing a promising young talent is a reward in itself. 358 00:30:03,386 --> 00:30:05,554 And I've got your first assignment. 359 00:30:07,640 --> 00:30:11,894 A complete investigative profile of Clark Kent. 360 00:30:12,853 --> 00:30:17,566 What possible interest could the daily planet have in a farm boy from Smallville? 361 00:30:17,775 --> 00:30:22,154 This isn't for the daily planet. They'll be in touch with you. No, this is for me. 362 00:30:22,363 --> 00:30:27,535 Just combine it with any research about his family you already have. 363 00:30:36,127 --> 00:30:39,255 I blew off my journalistic skepticism 364 00:30:39,380 --> 00:30:41,716 and allowed myself to actually believe 365 00:30:41,882 --> 00:30:44,427 that you were interested in just helping me. 366 00:30:45,761 --> 00:30:49,515 You're playing in the real world now, miss Sullivan. 367 00:30:49,682 --> 00:30:52,560 You have to give to get. 368 00:30:53,269 --> 00:30:57,773 Mr. Luthor, I don't know what your interest is in Clark, 369 00:30:57,940 --> 00:31:02,528 but you can take the job offer and shove it down your thousand-dollar pants. 370 00:31:04,405 --> 00:31:07,491 Clark's very lucky to have a friend like you. 371 00:31:07,658 --> 00:31:09,452 All that integrity. 372 00:31:16,500 --> 00:31:20,713 I wonder, though, if he had to make a choice, would he sacrifice his dream 373 00:31:20,880 --> 00:31:22,923 out of loyalty to you? 374 00:31:41,984 --> 00:31:44,153 Any change? 375 00:31:45,071 --> 00:31:47,656 No, he'll be out for hours. 376 00:32:05,716 --> 00:32:08,511 Can I have everyone's attention, please? 377 00:32:10,429 --> 00:32:12,556 I think Lex picked me to be the best man 378 00:32:12,640 --> 00:32:16,602 because he knew how comfortable I was speaking in front of people. 379 00:32:21,565 --> 00:32:25,653 I've been looking through every book from socrates to Shakespeare, 380 00:32:25,820 --> 00:32:28,572 trying to find someone who can put into words the way 381 00:32:28,739 --> 00:32:31,742 Lex and Helen feel about each other. 382 00:32:32,576 --> 00:32:34,870 But what I realized is, there are no words for it. 383 00:32:36,831 --> 00:32:39,166 That when you have it, you trust it. 384 00:32:39,542 --> 00:32:41,544 You believe in it. 385 00:32:43,045 --> 00:32:44,380 Take a chance on it. 386 00:32:46,257 --> 00:32:50,010 You're willing to sacrifice anything to keep it. 387 00:32:50,344 --> 00:32:52,429 No matter what the cost. 388 00:32:57,560 --> 00:33:00,229 - To Helen and Lex. - To Helen and Lex. 389 00:33:15,411 --> 00:33:18,789 - Clark, are you all right? - Yeah... 390 00:33:19,248 --> 00:33:21,792 I just gotta get some air. 391 00:33:33,554 --> 00:33:35,097 - Clark. - Son. 392 00:33:35,264 --> 00:33:36,974 - What's the matter? - It's the key. 393 00:33:37,141 --> 00:33:40,019 There's something wrong at home. I have to go. 394 00:33:58,412 --> 00:34:00,623 I came looking for you. 395 00:34:05,002 --> 00:34:06,420 And I found the proof. 396 00:34:11,884 --> 00:34:13,427 Are the one. 397 00:34:13,802 --> 00:34:15,721 Dr. Walden, listen to me. 398 00:34:15,888 --> 00:34:18,974 - You need help. - No. 399 00:34:19,141 --> 00:34:20,643 You need to die. 400 00:34:50,089 --> 00:34:52,174 Dr. Walden, no! 401 00:35:13,153 --> 00:35:17,574 - Doctor, you're making a mistake. - No, I'm not. I'm doing this for mankind. 402 00:35:54,486 --> 00:35:56,572 With the exception of Clark's migraine, 403 00:35:56,739 --> 00:35:59,950 I thought the evening was mercifully uneventful. 404 00:36:06,582 --> 00:36:08,375 What's wrong? 405 00:36:09,001 --> 00:36:10,461 Nothing. 406 00:36:11,962 --> 00:36:17,968 If we're gonna spend our lives together, we need to be honest with each other. 407 00:36:18,135 --> 00:36:20,012 You're always saying that. 408 00:36:25,893 --> 00:36:29,104 I found a file on Mrs. Kent in your bookshelf. 409 00:36:29,188 --> 00:36:32,149 It contained confidential medical records. 410 00:36:33,067 --> 00:36:34,693 From my office. 411 00:36:35,235 --> 00:36:39,948 I got that from a disease control agent who was investigating Mrs. Kent's case. 412 00:36:40,115 --> 00:36:41,825 You mean you bribed someone for it. 413 00:36:43,452 --> 00:36:45,329 I've told you, 414 00:36:45,496 --> 00:36:50,584 the kents are very important to me. I was concerned about Martha's health. 415 00:36:53,921 --> 00:36:55,881 What were you looking for, anyway? 416 00:36:56,048 --> 00:36:58,842 Something that was stolen from my office. 417 00:36:59,426 --> 00:37:02,179 Do you think I was involved in the break-in? 418 00:37:03,764 --> 00:37:05,516 Please tell me you weren't. 419 00:37:10,187 --> 00:37:14,650 If you really believe I'm capable of that kind of deceit... 420 00:37:16,318 --> 00:37:18,695 Maybe you shouldn't be marrying me. 421 00:37:23,033 --> 00:37:24,493 Maybe you're right. 422 00:38:36,857 --> 00:38:39,318 I had to pry it from his hand. 423 00:38:39,485 --> 00:38:41,945 It wasn't your fault, Clark. 424 00:38:42,112 --> 00:38:44,573 The man tried to kill you. He was delusional. 425 00:38:44,740 --> 00:38:46,700 Even the sheriff agreed, son. 426 00:38:46,867 --> 00:38:49,786 Walden was responsible for his own death. 427 00:38:50,120 --> 00:38:51,997 What if he was right? 428 00:38:53,290 --> 00:38:57,336 - What if I am a threat to mankind? - I'll never believe that. 429 00:38:57,503 --> 00:38:58,921 And neither should you. 430 00:38:59,713 --> 00:39:03,926 And what does it mean? The day is coming when I'll begin my quest to rule? 431 00:39:04,092 --> 00:39:06,011 We don't know, son. 432 00:39:06,637 --> 00:39:08,764 But when and if that day does come, 433 00:39:08,931 --> 00:39:12,976 your mother and I both know that you will do the right thing. 434 00:39:18,857 --> 00:39:21,610 His entire body's been burned beyond recognition. 435 00:39:21,777 --> 00:39:22,986 Mmm. 436 00:39:26,448 --> 00:39:31,954 Whatever he was holding here, it protected the skin it was covering. 437 00:39:35,666 --> 00:39:37,668 I've never seen anything like this. 438 00:39:45,217 --> 00:39:47,344 Send it to me. 439 00:39:49,846 --> 00:39:52,182 Send you what? 440 00:40:05,279 --> 00:40:10,284 J“ you're in the basement watching the TV j“ 441 00:40:10,367 --> 00:40:12,244 j“ I'm on the second floor... j“ 442 00:40:12,327 --> 00:40:15,706 I never got a chance to tell you how beautiful you look tonight. 443 00:40:16,206 --> 00:40:18,375 Clark, you scared me. 444 00:40:19,167 --> 00:40:21,211 Surprised me. 445 00:40:22,337 --> 00:40:25,966 Just wanted to see you. Kind of ran out on dinner. 446 00:40:29,553 --> 00:40:32,014 I thought your toast was really beautiful. 447 00:40:32,097 --> 00:40:35,392 J“ you can run from me j“ 448 00:40:35,475 --> 00:40:37,311 I had a lot of inspiration. 449 00:40:37,853 --> 00:40:40,981 J“ you can hide from me... j“ 450 00:40:41,064 --> 00:40:44,234 sorry I've been so confused about us. 451 00:40:44,693 --> 00:40:46,737 It's just... 452 00:40:47,237 --> 00:40:48,947 I'm scared. 453 00:40:50,198 --> 00:40:51,617 So am I. 454 00:40:52,576 --> 00:40:54,786 You have so many secrets in your life. 455 00:40:56,330 --> 00:40:57,205 I know. 456 00:40:57,289 --> 00:41:01,084 J“ let me tell you who you really are... j“ 457 00:41:01,168 --> 00:41:04,087 I just don't want my feelings for you to be one of them. 458 00:41:06,256 --> 00:41:08,634 J“ you're not a superstarj“ 459 00:41:10,969 --> 00:41:14,848 j“ I can reach up and bring you back down j“ 460 00:41:14,931 --> 00:41:20,687 j“ oh, to the ground j“ 461 00:41:21,605 --> 00:41:24,524 j“ and give you everything you dream about j“ 462 00:41:24,608 --> 00:41:30,364 j“ you can run from me j“ 463 00:41:30,447 --> 00:41:36,870 j“ and you can hide from me j“ 464 00:41:36,953 --> 00:41:42,709 j“ I am right beside you j“ 465 00:41:42,793 --> 00:41:48,840 j“ in this life j“ 466 00:41:48,924 --> 00:41:55,889 j“ let me show you what I'm made of j“ 467 00:42:31,758 --> 00:42:34,678 Kai-El, it is time. 468 00:42:42,519 --> 00:42:45,939 Kai-El, it is time.