1 00:00:24,942 --> 00:00:26,819 Dad? 2 00:00:28,946 --> 00:00:30,281 How are you feeling? 3 00:00:31,282 --> 00:00:32,783 Are you two still here? 4 00:00:33,784 --> 00:00:37,580 I think you need to go back. Back home and get some rest. 5 00:00:43,002 --> 00:00:45,129 Hey, Clark. 6 00:00:45,421 --> 00:00:47,381 Don't worry about me, son. 7 00:00:47,548 --> 00:00:53,054 It's gonna take a whole lot more than a heart attack to keep your old man down. 8 00:00:55,973 --> 00:00:57,975 I just feel like this is all my fault. 9 00:01:02,396 --> 00:01:04,899 Hey. Come here. 10 00:01:11,155 --> 00:01:13,324 Look, there's a lot of things that you can do... 11 00:01:14,700 --> 00:01:17,161 But causing cardiac arrest is not one of them. 12 00:01:21,415 --> 00:01:25,169 Last time you were at the doctor's, they said you had a heart of a 20-year-old, 13 00:01:25,336 --> 00:01:26,754 just before I went to Metropolis. 14 00:01:26,837 --> 00:01:29,507 If you're suggesting your biological father has anything to do... 15 00:01:29,674 --> 00:01:32,593 He gave you powers humans weren't meant to have. 16 00:01:32,760 --> 00:01:34,345 Your heart can't handle it. 17 00:01:34,512 --> 00:01:36,764 Clark, no, there were other factors. 18 00:01:36,931 --> 00:01:39,767 If I hadn't put on that ring and abandoned you and mom 19 00:01:39,934 --> 00:01:43,062 when you needed me most, you wouldn't be lying here. 20 00:01:43,145 --> 00:01:46,023 As hard as this is for you to believe, 21 00:01:46,482 --> 00:01:50,820 not everything that goes wrong in Smallville is Clark Kent's fault. 22 00:02:33,070 --> 00:02:35,948 - Where are you going? - They're gonna kill someone. 23 00:02:51,922 --> 00:02:53,674 -J' a time j“ -j' rock j“ 24 00:02:53,758 --> 00:02:55,301 -j' when evil j“ -j' evil j“ 25 00:02:55,384 --> 00:02:56,844 j“ will rise j“ 26 00:02:56,927 --> 00:02:58,846 -j“ bring back j“ -j“ rock j“ 27 00:02:58,929 --> 00:03:00,473 -j“ a time j“ -j“ rock j“ 28 00:03:00,556 --> 00:03:02,725 -j“ when evil j“ -j“ evil j“ 29 00:03:02,808 --> 00:03:04,477 j“ will rise... j“ 30 00:03:04,602 --> 00:03:08,230 ladies and gentlemen! Your reigning king of speed: 31 00:03:08,397 --> 00:03:10,775 Pete "the boss" Ross! 32 00:03:10,858 --> 00:03:12,902 -J“ bring back j“ -j“ rock j“ 33 00:03:12,985 --> 00:03:14,445 -j“ a time j“ -j“ rock j“ 34 00:03:14,528 --> 00:03:16,197 -j“ when evil j“ -j“ evil j“ 35 00:03:16,280 --> 00:03:18,699 j“ will rise j“ 36 00:03:20,159 --> 00:03:25,206 J“ somebody save me j“ 37 00:03:26,707 --> 00:03:30,586 j“ let your warm hands break right through it j“ 38 00:03:30,669 --> 00:03:35,299 j“ somebody save me j“ 39 00:03:37,051 --> 00:03:40,846 j“ I don't care how you do it j“ 40 00:03:40,930 --> 00:03:45,476 -j“ just stay, stay j“ -j“ stay with me j“ 41 00:03:45,559 --> 00:03:51,148 j“ come on, I've been waiting for you j“ 42 00:03:51,232 --> 00:03:55,111 j“ to stay with me j“ 43 00:03:56,779 --> 00:04:01,242 j“ I made this whole world shine for you j“ 44 00:04:01,325 --> 00:04:05,538 j“ stay, stay j“ 45 00:04:05,621 --> 00:04:08,707 j“ come on j“ 46 00:04:14,880 --> 00:04:18,592 J“ fix up, look sharp don't make me get the blitz out, get dark j“ 47 00:04:18,676 --> 00:04:19,510 j“ pow! J“ 48 00:04:19,593 --> 00:04:24,181 j“ hear the bang, see the spark duck down, lay down, just calm down j“ 49 00:04:24,265 --> 00:04:27,435 j“ I got the big beat... j“ 50 00:04:28,477 --> 00:04:31,981 Whoa, Dante, that's some serious green. 51 00:04:32,064 --> 00:04:35,224 All right, I jacked up the meteor-rock ratio in this new batch of nitrous, okay? 52 00:04:35,276 --> 00:04:40,948 You ought to be working for NASA, man. These cars are gonna be like rockets. 53 00:04:41,115 --> 00:04:42,908 Hey, Pete. 54 00:04:43,075 --> 00:04:45,244 Clark, what are you doing here? 55 00:04:47,455 --> 00:04:49,123 Hey, nice ride, man. 56 00:04:49,665 --> 00:04:52,710 What's that thing do, like, 0 to 60 in an hour? 57 00:04:53,752 --> 00:04:58,132 Hey, you ever wanna turn that tortoise into a hare, give me a call. 58 00:04:58,966 --> 00:04:59,967 See you, bro. 59 00:05:00,050 --> 00:05:02,094 J“ yo, topboy, topman, or top-ah-topperj“ 60 00:05:02,178 --> 00:05:04,472 j“ come to me with an attitude, come a cropper j“ 61 00:05:04,555 --> 00:05:07,099 j“ I'm old school like happy shopper... j“ 62 00:05:07,183 --> 00:05:09,059 how's your dad? 63 00:05:09,518 --> 00:05:13,731 He's okay, but in case you didn't notice, you almost obliterated our truck. 64 00:05:13,898 --> 00:05:17,693 - My mom was behind the wheel. - I'm sorry if I scared your mom, Clark, 65 00:05:17,860 --> 00:05:21,572 but, I swear, I was in complete control the whole time. 66 00:05:21,906 --> 00:05:24,658 - At 100 miles an hour? - You're not exactly one to talk 67 00:05:24,825 --> 00:05:26,619 about breaking the speed limit. 68 00:05:26,785 --> 00:05:30,039 You know what it's like to move so fast that nothing can touch you. 69 00:05:30,206 --> 00:05:34,293 For me, this is as close as I can get. 70 00:05:40,424 --> 00:05:44,053 - How long have you been doing this? - I don't know. Couple months. 71 00:05:44,678 --> 00:05:46,222 Why didn't you tell me about it? 72 00:05:46,388 --> 00:05:49,016 Because I knew you'd ground me and take away my allowance. 73 00:05:49,183 --> 00:05:51,727 Pete, this isn't a joke. You could really hurt someone. 74 00:05:52,311 --> 00:05:54,480 Clark, I know how to handle these cars. 75 00:05:54,647 --> 00:05:57,733 Dante's the best driver in lowell county. He's taught me everything he knows. 76 00:05:57,900 --> 00:06:00,903 Including how to break the law. Street racing is illegal. 77 00:06:01,070 --> 00:06:04,782 - You could go to jail. - Not if no one finds out. 78 00:06:04,949 --> 00:06:07,284 You're good at keeping secrets, Clark. 79 00:06:07,451 --> 00:06:11,372 You're not gonna tell anybody. Right? 80 00:06:19,213 --> 00:06:22,216 They say everyone's got someone that looks like him. 81 00:06:22,383 --> 00:06:25,844 Chad Nash doesn't just look like you. 82 00:06:27,471 --> 00:06:30,349 Karate team, orchestra, computer club. 83 00:06:30,516 --> 00:06:34,478 All things that you just happen to be a master of? 84 00:06:34,895 --> 00:06:40,568 According to this article, you died five months ago of a rare liver disease 85 00:06:40,734 --> 00:06:43,946 and suddenly you're standing in front of me with a different name? 86 00:06:44,113 --> 00:06:45,656 - Who else has seen this? - No one. 87 00:06:45,739 --> 00:06:47,408 - Are you sure? - Yes. 88 00:06:48,993 --> 00:06:50,619 Adam, tell me what's going on. 89 00:06:52,913 --> 00:06:55,457 Lana, you can't tell anyone. 90 00:06:55,624 --> 00:06:59,336 You have to promise me you'll keep this a secret. 91 00:07:05,009 --> 00:07:06,427 Adam, your eye. 92 00:07:09,972 --> 00:07:11,974 It happens all the time. 93 00:07:13,392 --> 00:07:16,020 - It's just a broken capillary. - Are you sure you're okay? 94 00:07:16,186 --> 00:07:17,938 It's nothing. I'm fine. 95 00:07:18,105 --> 00:07:22,610 Lana, listen, you have to promise me you're not gonna tell anyone about this, okay? 96 00:07:22,776 --> 00:07:24,945 - Adam... - My life could depend on it. 97 00:07:25,112 --> 00:07:28,574 Please, promise me you won't say a word. 98 00:07:57,311 --> 00:08:00,522 So I've been following up on our mysterious tenant in the Talon. 99 00:08:00,689 --> 00:08:04,151 It seems he has an intimate relationship with needles. 100 00:08:04,318 --> 00:08:07,112 I take it you're not talking about embroidery? 101 00:08:07,279 --> 00:08:09,531 Hardly. I found a vial in his apartment 102 00:08:09,698 --> 00:08:13,118 and took it to the pathologist at Smallville med to have it analyzed. 103 00:08:13,619 --> 00:08:15,454 Well, what is it? 104 00:08:15,788 --> 00:08:20,417 It's a serum that contains minute amounts of cells resembling blood platelets. 105 00:08:20,584 --> 00:08:23,420 Now, what's even freakier is the molecular makeup 106 00:08:23,587 --> 00:08:28,258 is like nothing the pathologist has ever seen in any human or animal. 107 00:08:29,885 --> 00:08:32,930 That's why I decided to take a peek into Adam's medical records. 108 00:08:35,599 --> 00:08:38,102 Privacy laws don't seem to faze you much, do they? 109 00:08:39,603 --> 00:08:41,772 Not when I'm worried about my best friend. 110 00:08:41,939 --> 00:08:44,775 As long as Lana has the talented Mr. Ripley living above her, 111 00:08:44,942 --> 00:08:47,820 I'll do whatever it takes to make sure he's not dangerous. 112 00:08:47,986 --> 00:08:50,864 - Is he? - I don't know. 113 00:08:51,031 --> 00:08:55,160 I know when he was in the hospital, he had a doctor visiting him twice a week. 114 00:08:55,327 --> 00:08:57,329 Well, that doesn't sound very unusual to me. 115 00:08:57,663 --> 00:08:59,957 It is when it's not an md. 116 00:09:00,124 --> 00:09:05,087 Dr. Teng is a professor of molecular biology at Metropolis university. 117 00:09:05,671 --> 00:09:08,382 - Have you been following up with him? - "Him" is a her 118 00:09:08,549 --> 00:09:11,510 and she's so high up in the ivory tower I'd need a ladder. 119 00:09:11,677 --> 00:09:13,303 That's why I came to you. 120 00:09:14,012 --> 00:09:19,268 A generous benefactor of the university will have more luck than a student. 121 00:09:19,435 --> 00:09:21,270 Have you mentioned any of this to Lana? 122 00:09:22,646 --> 00:09:26,233 I didn't wanna say anything until I found out all the facts. 123 00:09:26,400 --> 00:09:27,735 Let's keep it that way. 124 00:09:50,716 --> 00:09:55,053 What are you doing? If I'd hit you, I'd have totaled this car. It's not even mine. 125 00:09:55,220 --> 00:09:58,140 - If you slow down there's no problem. - When did you become a cop? 126 00:09:58,307 --> 00:10:02,227 Since you started racing kryptonite-fueled cars that can break the sound barrier. 127 00:10:02,394 --> 00:10:04,396 - Don't I wish. - Pete, listen to me. 128 00:10:04,480 --> 00:10:07,024 There have been a series of fatal car accidents this year. 129 00:10:07,191 --> 00:10:09,443 They all had the same kryptonite booster tanks. 130 00:10:09,610 --> 00:10:13,197 Clark, any car can be dangerous if you don't know how to drive it. 131 00:10:13,363 --> 00:10:15,199 - But I do. - That's not the point. 132 00:10:15,365 --> 00:10:16,784 Yes, it is. 133 00:10:17,743 --> 00:10:20,579 For once in my life, I found something that I'm truly good at. 134 00:10:21,330 --> 00:10:23,832 What are you talking about? You're good at a lot of things. 135 00:10:23,916 --> 00:10:26,919 - Like what? - Basketball. You got a killerjump shot. 136 00:10:27,085 --> 00:10:30,380 - You've beaten me plenty of times. - When you're not using your powers. 137 00:10:30,547 --> 00:10:35,219 Clark, I'm okay at hoops. I'm a decent photographer. 138 00:10:35,385 --> 00:10:39,807 But you saw that crowd last night. You heard them chanting my name, 139 00:10:39,973 --> 00:10:44,770 and for once in my life, I finally get to feel what you feel like every single day. 140 00:10:44,937 --> 00:10:46,730 I get to feel special. 141 00:10:50,818 --> 00:10:55,197 - Pete, I'm not special. I'm different. - Clark, who do you think you're kidding? 142 00:10:55,364 --> 00:10:58,826 You can do things that I could never even dream of. 143 00:10:59,827 --> 00:11:04,248 And ever since we were kids, even before I knew your secret, 144 00:11:04,373 --> 00:11:06,959 - I've been walking in your shadow. - That's not true. 145 00:11:07,125 --> 00:11:11,129 Clark, don't get me wrong. It's not a bad place to be. 146 00:11:11,296 --> 00:11:13,507 But I'm growing up. 147 00:11:13,674 --> 00:11:16,134 I'm realizing that I got my own talents. 148 00:11:16,301 --> 00:11:18,971 Pete, I can't let you race anymore. It's too dangerous. 149 00:11:19,137 --> 00:11:23,058 What are you gonna do, physically stop me every time I go to race? 150 00:11:23,433 --> 00:11:25,435 If I have to! 151 00:11:32,734 --> 00:11:34,987 Fine, Clark, you win. 152 00:11:36,363 --> 00:11:39,408 I guess I'll just keep living vicariously through you. 153 00:11:53,672 --> 00:11:57,134 - Doctor... - It's rookie season... 154 00:11:57,217 --> 00:11:59,761 Police have made no progress... 155 00:11:59,887 --> 00:12:02,014 - Hey. - You look like you're feeling better. 156 00:12:02,139 --> 00:12:04,808 Yeah. They need to give this room to somebody really sick. 157 00:12:04,975 --> 00:12:07,811 - I got a farm to run. - Everything's taken care of. 158 00:12:07,978 --> 00:12:11,148 You need to concentrate on feeling better and your checkers strategy. 159 00:12:11,315 --> 00:12:14,151 - Not necessarily in that order. - You've been here every night. 160 00:12:14,318 --> 00:12:16,820 Why don't you go out with your friends, have some fun. 161 00:12:16,987 --> 00:12:19,740 Why would I go out with friends when I can beat my dad at checkers? 162 00:12:19,907 --> 00:12:23,493 I'm serious. Just because I'm stuck in here doesn't mean you need to be. 163 00:12:23,619 --> 00:12:27,122 Why don't you call Pete? Go to the movies. I'll watch TV. 164 00:12:27,289 --> 00:12:29,207 Pete has other plans. 165 00:12:32,336 --> 00:12:34,338 You two all right? 166 00:12:37,174 --> 00:12:40,052 He's been hanging out with a different crowd lately. 167 00:12:41,303 --> 00:12:44,723 Wait a minute. When you say "different," you mean... 168 00:12:44,890 --> 00:12:46,683 Wrong? 169 00:12:48,185 --> 00:12:51,271 Without realizing it, I think I've taken Pete for granted. 170 00:12:52,856 --> 00:12:56,318 Well, you and Pete have been friends since the sandbox, son. 171 00:12:56,485 --> 00:13:01,406 Maybe he's just going through a phase. As long as he's not getting into trouble... 172 00:13:01,573 --> 00:13:03,575 Give it some time. 173 00:13:16,922 --> 00:13:20,258 - How you feeling, boss? - Like I'm about to own the road. 174 00:13:20,425 --> 00:13:22,260 All right. 175 00:13:24,429 --> 00:13:26,390 Look, you're gonna have to shift gears. 176 00:13:28,809 --> 00:13:31,478 - What do you mean? - It's time to take a dive. 177 00:13:33,814 --> 00:13:36,900 No winning streak lasts forever, okay? You're 6-0. 178 00:13:37,067 --> 00:13:39,403 That's the best driver this county's seen. 179 00:13:39,569 --> 00:13:41,697 Now, that means all the money's on you. 180 00:13:43,407 --> 00:13:46,159 - 80? - There's a lot to be made if you get smoked. 181 00:13:46,326 --> 00:13:51,248 So that stuff about the beauty of racing and the triumph of victory, that was all lies? 182 00:13:51,415 --> 00:13:54,209 No, hell no. I meant every word of that. 183 00:13:54,376 --> 00:13:57,921 This is the beauty of racing, Dante style. 184 00:13:58,005 --> 00:14:00,215 J“ I got a lot to live for... j“ 185 00:14:00,298 --> 00:14:01,758 see you at the finish line. 186 00:14:01,842 --> 00:14:04,594 J“ that's the way I am, you understand? J“ 187 00:14:04,678 --> 00:14:06,471 j“ put your hands up, come off them grams j“ 188 00:14:06,555 --> 00:14:08,992 -j“ I ain't trippin that's the way I am j“ -j“ the way I am j“ 189 00:14:09,016 --> 00:14:10,308 this is for good luck. 190 00:14:10,392 --> 00:14:14,771 J“ and if you see me with heat in my hand you better duck that's the way I am... j“ 191 00:14:14,855 --> 00:14:15,981 not that you need it. 192 00:14:21,403 --> 00:14:24,489 J“ the way/am... j“ 193 00:15:18,794 --> 00:15:24,049 J“ put your hands up, come off them grams I ain't trippin that's the way I am... j“ 194 00:15:24,132 --> 00:15:25,550 congratulations, boss. 195 00:15:25,717 --> 00:15:29,054 Oh, thank you. Hey, Dante, look. About that whole cheating thing, 196 00:15:29,221 --> 00:15:32,432 - it's, like, I didn't have it in me. - Yeah, it isn't in you? 197 00:15:32,599 --> 00:15:35,143 What do you think this is? A little game of hot wheels? 198 00:15:35,310 --> 00:15:37,354 I'm out $20,000 because of you. 199 00:15:39,106 --> 00:15:41,817 - Sorry. - Sorry's not gonna cut it. 200 00:15:42,400 --> 00:15:46,196 So you're gonna give me the keys to my car. You're gonna pay me my 20 g's, 201 00:15:46,363 --> 00:15:49,116 and I never wanna see your face again. 202 00:15:51,118 --> 00:15:53,453 Dante, where am I gonna get $20,000? 203 00:15:54,704 --> 00:15:56,998 Oh, you're gonna figure it out. 204 00:15:58,083 --> 00:16:00,127 Because if you don't, 205 00:16:00,544 --> 00:16:03,713 the only car you're gonna be driving in is a hearse. 206 00:16:03,797 --> 00:16:06,716 -J“ you better duck that's the way I am j“ -j“ the way I am j“ 207 00:16:06,800 --> 00:16:10,554 j“ I can't believe you got up in them pants sexy lady gonna do that dance j“ 208 00:16:11,221 --> 00:16:12,981 j“ come on over when you sick of your man j“ 209 00:16:13,014 --> 00:16:17,519 -j“ and we can chill that's the way I am j“ -j“ the way I am j“ 210 00:16:30,991 --> 00:16:36,079 - Hey, how's your dad? - He'll be better once we get him home. 211 00:16:36,329 --> 00:16:39,124 Look, I gotta run. His room's right around the corner. 212 00:16:39,207 --> 00:16:42,502 - He'll be happy to see you. - Clark. 213 00:16:44,171 --> 00:16:46,756 Have you, by any chance, seen Adam? 214 00:16:51,845 --> 00:16:53,221 Is everything all right? 215 00:16:54,806 --> 00:16:57,893 I just hope your dad likes the balloons. 216 00:16:58,059 --> 00:17:01,271 It was either these or the "get well" Teddy bear. 217 00:17:04,107 --> 00:17:05,859 He'll love them. 218 00:17:10,405 --> 00:17:11,615 I'm gonna go. 219 00:17:26,755 --> 00:17:28,924 Dr. Teng. 220 00:17:29,257 --> 00:17:34,471 If you'd bothered to read the sign, you'd know my office hours don't begin until 5. 221 00:17:34,638 --> 00:17:36,723 I'm not a student, doctor. I'm Lex Luthor. 222 00:17:39,267 --> 00:17:41,019 Am I supposed to be impressed? 223 00:17:42,896 --> 00:17:46,608 Even the chancellor makes an appointment before he interrupts my work. 224 00:17:47,901 --> 00:17:50,654 I've heard you like to play doctor. 225 00:17:50,987 --> 00:17:52,364 Think I can get a checkup? 226 00:17:55,408 --> 00:17:58,078 I don't give physicals, Mr. Luthor. 227 00:17:58,245 --> 00:18:02,832 Nor do I see any patients. I'm a research scientist. 228 00:18:04,584 --> 00:18:07,254 What about Adam knight? 229 00:18:07,754 --> 00:18:09,923 Isn't he a patient? 230 00:18:10,090 --> 00:18:11,383 I told you. I don't... 231 00:18:11,466 --> 00:18:15,345 I just don't understand why a world-renowned molecular biologist 232 00:18:15,512 --> 00:18:19,224 would pay regular visits to a patient in a small-town hospital. 233 00:18:19,391 --> 00:18:22,352 The amount of money your family funnels into this university 234 00:18:22,519 --> 00:18:26,314 does not Grant you the right to storm in here and interrogate me. 235 00:18:26,481 --> 00:18:29,651 Now, if you'll excuse me, I have work to do. 236 00:18:35,907 --> 00:18:39,077 Does that work happen to involve blood platelets of unknown origin? 237 00:18:43,623 --> 00:18:46,668 I think you've seen one too many Sci-Fi movies, Mr. Luthor. 238 00:18:46,835 --> 00:18:52,674 No. I've simply been fascinated with the mysteries of hematology for some time. 239 00:18:55,885 --> 00:18:58,471 Next time, I'll be sure to call first. 240 00:18:58,638 --> 00:19:01,558 I wouldn't wanna interrupt a moment of inspiration. 241 00:19:19,868 --> 00:19:23,246 From the way your dad's going off about Kansas state's free throws, 242 00:19:23,413 --> 00:19:25,915 I wouldn't know he had a heart attack. 243 00:19:26,082 --> 00:19:27,917 It's nice of you to stop by, Pete. 244 00:19:28,084 --> 00:19:31,546 Clark, I've known your dad almost as long as I've known my own. 245 00:19:31,713 --> 00:19:35,050 - How you holding up? - It was tough the first couple days, 246 00:19:35,216 --> 00:19:38,386 but now that he's out of the woods, I'm doing okay. 247 00:19:38,553 --> 00:19:41,389 Your dad's the strongest guy I know beside you. 248 00:19:41,556 --> 00:19:43,600 He's gonna be fine. 249 00:19:47,979 --> 00:19:50,106 I better get going. 250 00:19:50,940 --> 00:19:52,484 Pete, are you okay? 251 00:19:52,650 --> 00:19:56,613 Clark, you got enough on your plate without me adding to it. 252 00:20:02,619 --> 00:20:04,662 Don't worry about me. 253 00:20:04,829 --> 00:20:06,664 What's going on? 254 00:20:07,165 --> 00:20:09,793 Dante asked me to throw a race, and I couldn't do it. 255 00:20:09,876 --> 00:20:14,214 Now he's threatening to kill me unless I pay him the money that he lost in bets. 256 00:20:14,964 --> 00:20:16,966 How much is it? 257 00:20:17,592 --> 00:20:20,053 Twenty thousand dollars. 258 00:20:22,347 --> 00:20:25,016 Clark, I don't know what I'm gonna do. 259 00:20:29,020 --> 00:20:32,232 All right, look. You're just gonna lay low for now. 260 00:20:32,315 --> 00:20:33,691 I'll figure something out. 261 00:21:12,188 --> 00:21:15,692 So you think Dante's more grand-theft auto than indy 500, huh? 262 00:21:15,859 --> 00:21:20,572 Why else would he have a collection of license plates with new registrations? 263 00:21:20,738 --> 00:21:25,785 Journalistic obsessions aside, seems like you have a vested interest in this story. 264 00:21:25,952 --> 00:21:28,705 You know how it is. Once you start on a really good story, 265 00:21:28,872 --> 00:21:31,708 you can't stop until you get to the bottom. 266 00:21:34,878 --> 00:21:37,714 I just chatted with the motorheads up in auto shop. 267 00:21:37,881 --> 00:21:41,551 Your source wouldn't happen to be Pete "the boss" Ross, would it? 268 00:21:44,262 --> 00:21:46,264 I understand protecting your source, 269 00:21:46,347 --> 00:21:48,600 but we're talking about a friend of mine risking his life 270 00:21:48,683 --> 00:21:51,436 every time he goes for the checkered flag. 271 00:21:51,603 --> 00:21:54,230 Pete asked me to keep it secret. I'm keeping my word. 272 00:21:54,355 --> 00:21:58,693 Yeah, but you of all people should know that when your friend is being reckless 273 00:21:58,860 --> 00:22:02,572 sometimes keeping a secret hurts more than it helps. 274 00:22:02,739 --> 00:22:06,659 He needs a friend. Now, Pete might listen to me. 275 00:22:08,244 --> 00:22:11,748 - What's that supposed to mean? - It's called sibling rivalry. 276 00:22:11,915 --> 00:22:13,666 You and Pete are practically brothers. 277 00:22:13,833 --> 00:22:15,126 Now, from what I've heard, 278 00:22:15,293 --> 00:22:18,796 sometimes it's difficult to take advice from your sibling. 279 00:22:26,095 --> 00:22:31,267 Whoa. You were right about Jason Dante. He could be the poster boy for lojack. 280 00:22:31,434 --> 00:22:34,729 All of the vin numbers you took down are for stolen cars. 281 00:22:34,896 --> 00:22:38,775 That's all the evidence we need. I'm gonna go talk to the sheriff. 282 00:22:51,746 --> 00:22:54,290 County sheriff! Hands where I can see them! 283 00:22:54,457 --> 00:22:57,085 Drop that drill. Now! 284 00:23:05,969 --> 00:23:08,471 Good work, Mr. Kent. 285 00:23:08,638 --> 00:23:12,433 It only took eight deputies and four cruisers 286 00:23:12,600 --> 00:23:15,979 to discover that that barn was as clean as my grandma's pantry. 287 00:23:16,145 --> 00:23:17,730 But I saw those license plates. 288 00:23:17,897 --> 00:23:21,609 The only plates in that barn were the ones in the kitchenette sink. 289 00:23:22,026 --> 00:23:26,114 And none of the cars in there had vin numbers similar to the ones you gave me. 290 00:23:26,197 --> 00:23:28,533 - Sheriff, that's impossible. - As usual, Mr. Kent, 291 00:23:28,992 --> 00:23:32,537 your information's about as accurate as the local weatherman. 292 00:23:32,704 --> 00:23:34,831 But I'm cutting you some slack this time. 293 00:23:34,998 --> 00:23:40,128 I've had my eye on Jason Dante for a while now, and he is one slippery fish. 294 00:23:41,462 --> 00:23:45,508 Next time you say there's a storm a-brewing, Mr. Kent, 295 00:23:45,675 --> 00:23:48,219 I'd better see some rain. 296 00:24:10,742 --> 00:24:12,535 Pete? 297 00:24:16,873 --> 00:24:18,916 What happened to you? 298 00:24:20,001 --> 00:24:23,129 Dante thought I was the one that called the sheriff. 299 00:24:23,296 --> 00:24:25,465 It was you. 300 00:24:28,760 --> 00:24:31,929 Dante knew about the raid, because he's got a deputy in his pocket. 301 00:24:35,224 --> 00:24:36,851 That's why he never gets busted. 302 00:24:41,022 --> 00:24:44,400 - Let's get you inside and clean you up. - Clark, I'll be fine. 303 00:24:44,567 --> 00:24:47,987 I just need you to get me that $20,000. 304 00:24:48,154 --> 00:24:50,156 How am I gonna come up with that much money? 305 00:24:50,448 --> 00:24:53,076 Go kal on an atm machine. 306 00:24:54,035 --> 00:24:56,579 - You've done it before. - When I was on red kryptonite. 307 00:24:56,746 --> 00:24:59,248 - Then go slip on a ring. - Pete, I can't do that. 308 00:25:01,250 --> 00:25:03,378 Clark, you don't get it. 309 00:25:04,087 --> 00:25:06,673 Dante's a psycho. 310 00:25:06,839 --> 00:25:09,300 He told me he's gonna kill my parents first 311 00:25:09,467 --> 00:25:12,804 and then if I still don't pay up, he's gonna come after me. 312 00:25:14,305 --> 00:25:17,934 Pete, you know I'd never let anything happen to you or your family. 313 00:25:18,309 --> 00:25:22,021 - It doesn't mean I need to break the law. - That's never bothered you before. 314 00:25:22,188 --> 00:25:24,357 We've broken into so many buildings. 315 00:25:24,524 --> 00:25:28,528 - We were trying to help people... - Now I'm the one that needs help. Me! 316 00:25:36,828 --> 00:25:40,456 Clark, if you beat him up, he's just gonna come after us later. 317 00:25:40,623 --> 00:25:42,625 You're not gonna kill him, and let's face it. 318 00:25:42,792 --> 00:25:45,628 You can't be on secret-service detail forever. 319 00:25:48,381 --> 00:25:50,925 I gotta put an end to this. 320 00:25:54,595 --> 00:25:59,225 - There's gotta be another way. - Clark! It's my family we're talking about. 321 00:26:03,646 --> 00:26:07,024 If you don't give me that cash, we're dead. 322 00:26:20,246 --> 00:26:23,332 Clark, you just caught me. I was on my way out to a meeting. 323 00:26:23,499 --> 00:26:26,711 - Did your dad get the DVD player? - Thanks, Lex. That was nice of you. 324 00:26:26,878 --> 00:26:29,714 - He really enjoyed those westerns. - I figured he would. 325 00:26:29,881 --> 00:26:32,383 I hope he feels better soon. 326 00:26:32,550 --> 00:26:34,927 You've done so much already, but I need a big favor. 327 00:26:35,094 --> 00:26:39,432 - Name it. - I need $20,000 cash. 328 00:26:41,184 --> 00:26:44,979 You're right. That is big. You mind telling me what it's for? 329 00:26:45,938 --> 00:26:50,318 My friend got mixed up with the wrong crowd. Now they're making him pay. 330 00:26:51,235 --> 00:26:53,946 Is this the old proverbial friend who happens to be you? 331 00:26:54,113 --> 00:26:58,117 Believe me, if that was the case, it'd be a lot easier. 332 00:26:59,911 --> 00:27:04,707 Tell your friend that, in my experience, money-hungry thugs are like stray dogs. 333 00:27:04,874 --> 00:27:09,003 You feed them once, they're at your back door every night asking for more. 334 00:27:14,967 --> 00:27:19,305 Unfortunately, I don't think my friend has a choice. They're threatening to kill him. 335 00:27:19,472 --> 00:27:21,182 Mr. Luthor, chopper's waiting. 336 00:27:27,063 --> 00:27:28,147 Be careful. 337 00:28:00,471 --> 00:28:03,307 Here's your $20,000. 338 00:28:03,474 --> 00:28:06,519 This car is worth a lot more than that. 339 00:28:06,686 --> 00:28:09,564 - Lex gave it to you? - Not exactly. 340 00:28:09,730 --> 00:28:11,983 - You stole it? - I plan on giving it back 341 00:28:12,149 --> 00:28:14,819 after you challenge Dante to a race he can't say no to. 342 00:28:14,986 --> 00:28:18,322 - What are you talking about? - If he wins, the Porsche is his. 343 00:28:18,489 --> 00:28:20,575 If you win, your debt is settled. 344 00:28:21,701 --> 00:28:24,453 Whole problem is, as fast as this thing moves, 345 00:28:24,620 --> 00:28:26,998 it can't stand a chance versus Dante's car. 346 00:28:27,164 --> 00:28:30,001 No, this is the prize. You'll drive the car you always drive. 347 00:28:30,167 --> 00:28:33,004 - And you're gonna win. - Well, I appreciate the confidence, 348 00:28:33,170 --> 00:28:34,755 but Dante's never lost a race. 349 00:28:34,922 --> 00:28:36,716 He will this time, I guarantee it. 350 00:28:36,883 --> 00:28:39,594 I'm gonna use my heat vision to fry his engine. 351 00:28:39,760 --> 00:28:42,138 I stay away from the kryptonite. No one gets hurt. 352 00:28:42,305 --> 00:28:45,349 A last-minute tune-up. Clark, you're awesome! 353 00:28:45,516 --> 00:28:47,268 I'm glad you're happy, Pete. 354 00:28:47,435 --> 00:28:51,939 Because I had to lie for you and steal for you, and now I have to cheat for you. 355 00:28:52,398 --> 00:28:54,817 Let's get this done. 356 00:28:56,569 --> 00:28:58,946 Well, I gotta hand it to you, boss. 357 00:28:59,113 --> 00:29:01,365 You got quite a pair of lug nuts to take me on. 358 00:29:03,409 --> 00:29:05,953 Baby, take the Porsche down to the starting line, okay? 359 00:29:06,120 --> 00:29:07,872 Okay. 360 00:29:12,376 --> 00:29:15,212 Whoa, whoa, whoa. How do I know she's not gonna drive off with it? 361 00:29:15,379 --> 00:29:17,298 I'll drive it down. 362 00:29:17,465 --> 00:29:20,593 Clark, keep an eye on the mustang. 363 00:29:37,068 --> 00:29:40,571 - We ready to fly? - Oh, yeah. This kid's for real. 364 00:29:40,738 --> 00:29:42,239 It's such an easy win. 365 00:29:42,406 --> 00:29:45,576 - You put the package in the car? - Yeah, we're all set. 366 00:29:45,743 --> 00:29:50,164 Good. Once the speedometer hits 100, the boss'll be blown to bits. 367 00:29:52,708 --> 00:29:56,128 The race is off. You rigged his car. There's a bomb in the engine. 368 00:29:58,089 --> 00:30:00,800 And who made you racing commissioner? 369 00:30:17,108 --> 00:30:19,944 - Where's Clark? - I thought he was out here. 370 00:30:20,111 --> 00:30:22,405 Let's stop stalling. Let's put it down. 371 00:30:41,424 --> 00:30:43,342 Good luck, boss. 372 00:30:55,730 --> 00:30:59,316 J“ throw up your rawkfist if you're feelin' it when I drop this j“ 373 00:31:00,526 --> 00:31:02,987 j“ show 'em how we slow this spot let's make it hot j“ 374 00:31:03,070 --> 00:31:05,740 j“ let's shock 'em with the bodyrock 'til the party stops j“ 375 00:31:05,823 --> 00:31:08,200 j“ it's time to take it up a notch and keep it locked j“ 376 00:31:08,284 --> 00:31:11,287 j“ for all the headbangers in the parking lot j“ 377 00:31:11,370 --> 00:31:13,247 j“ here we come if you're ready or not j“ 378 00:31:13,330 --> 00:31:15,050 j“ no time to talk 'cause we on the clock j“ 379 00:31:15,082 --> 00:31:16,643 j“ bringin' that unh-unh to your block j“ 380 00:31:16,667 --> 00:31:19,211 j“ let me show ya where we 're comin' from it don't stop j“ 381 00:31:19,295 --> 00:31:22,423 j“ from la. To New York show me what you got now j“ 382 00:31:22,506 --> 00:31:28,179 j“ all I know is what it did take to make this j“ 383 00:31:28,262 --> 00:31:33,934 j“ all I am is what it will take to break this j“ 384 00:31:34,018 --> 00:31:38,689 j“ all I know is what it did take to make this j“ 385 00:31:38,773 --> 00:31:44,195 j“ all I am is what it will take to break this j“ 386 00:31:44,278 --> 00:31:47,531 j“ light it up now light it up now... j“ 387 00:32:27,988 --> 00:32:32,451 J“ throw up your rawkfist if you're feelin' it when I drop this j“ 388 00:32:35,788 --> 00:32:37,832 oh, my god. I think he's dead. 389 00:32:57,601 --> 00:32:59,436 I thought you didn't do house calls. 390 00:32:59,603 --> 00:33:03,065 Thanks to you, the university is threatening to revoke my tenure. 391 00:33:03,232 --> 00:33:05,442 My funding has been cut off. 392 00:33:05,609 --> 00:33:08,988 I suppose those are the consequences of conducting illicit drug trials 393 00:33:09,155 --> 00:33:13,117 without bothering to notify your own university, let alone the fda. 394 00:33:15,661 --> 00:33:17,997 You're lucky no federal charges have been pressed, 395 00:33:18,164 --> 00:33:21,125 but then again, that could simply be a matter of time. 396 00:33:21,292 --> 00:33:24,753 What exactly is it that you want? 397 00:33:25,296 --> 00:33:27,631 I want you to do what you do best, doctor. 398 00:33:32,636 --> 00:33:33,846 Biology. 399 00:33:35,222 --> 00:33:37,141 How do you suggest I do that? 400 00:33:37,308 --> 00:33:38,934 The university won't even let me in. 401 00:33:39,018 --> 00:33:43,522 I'm gonna fund your research, doctor. Consider your budget doubled. 402 00:33:45,191 --> 00:33:48,360 You'll have access to whatever equipment you require 403 00:33:48,527 --> 00:33:52,990 if you tell me where the platelets come from and what you're using them for. 404 00:34:35,741 --> 00:34:39,578 - Adam? Are you there? - Be right out. 405 00:34:42,414 --> 00:34:44,166 Adam? 406 00:34:45,542 --> 00:34:47,336 Are you okay? 407 00:34:54,593 --> 00:34:56,470 I'm fine. 408 00:34:57,012 --> 00:34:59,139 Um, Adam, I kept my word. 409 00:34:59,306 --> 00:35:02,101 I didn't tell anyone about Chad Nash. 410 00:35:02,268 --> 00:35:08,107 - But I think I deserve an explanation. - Look, this is bigger than you realize. 411 00:35:08,274 --> 00:35:11,235 Whatever you know, just forget about it, for your own good. 412 00:35:11,318 --> 00:35:13,654 No, Adam, I can't do that. 413 00:35:13,821 --> 00:35:17,616 If you're gonna live here, you're going to have to be honest with me. 414 00:35:19,994 --> 00:35:22,121 You want the truth? 415 00:35:25,165 --> 00:35:28,294 I'll make it real clear to you. 416 00:35:28,460 --> 00:35:32,464 You tell anyone what you found out, and you're gonna regret ever meeting me. 417 00:35:59,408 --> 00:36:00,826 Clark. 418 00:36:00,993 --> 00:36:02,995 - Hey, Lex. - Hey. 419 00:36:03,162 --> 00:36:05,831 I was wondering what ever happened with your friend. 420 00:36:05,998 --> 00:36:08,709 It turns out the dog's bark is bigger than his bite. 421 00:36:09,209 --> 00:36:11,211 I had a feeling you'd work it out, Clark. 422 00:36:13,297 --> 00:36:16,425 You know, the oddest thing happened yesterday. 423 00:36:17,051 --> 00:36:22,181 After I talked to you, my silver Porsche was seen speeding off the grounds. 424 00:36:24,099 --> 00:36:26,268 Someone stole it? 425 00:36:27,102 --> 00:36:29,188 Not exactly. 426 00:36:30,189 --> 00:36:33,025 By the time I got in, it was resting in my garage, 427 00:36:33,192 --> 00:36:34,818 snug in its car cover. 428 00:36:36,236 --> 00:36:38,238 That's odd. 429 00:36:38,405 --> 00:36:41,492 - I'm glad you got it back. - Yeah. 430 00:36:41,658 --> 00:36:45,996 My security thinks it was a joy rider, but I'm not so sure. 431 00:36:47,873 --> 00:36:51,794 - Why? What do you think happened? - I don't know. 432 00:36:52,711 --> 00:36:56,215 But I understand what it's like to have a friend in need, Clark. 433 00:36:56,382 --> 00:36:59,843 Sometimes you have to cross the moral line to come to their aid. 434 00:37:01,720 --> 00:37:04,848 Often that can be the test of a true friendship. 435 00:37:09,144 --> 00:37:11,480 Give your dad my regards. 436 00:37:33,836 --> 00:37:36,505 The words "home sweet home" have never been truer. 437 00:37:36,672 --> 00:37:39,716 - Let's get your feet up. - I don't need to put my feet up. 438 00:37:39,883 --> 00:37:43,846 They've been up for a week. The doctor said I need to rest. I'm not an invalid. 439 00:37:43,929 --> 00:37:46,765 Well, I'm gonna make some lunch. I got you low-sodium Turkey. 440 00:37:46,932 --> 00:37:50,269 - Low-sodium Turkey? - Jonathan. 441 00:37:51,186 --> 00:37:52,896 Sounds good, sweetheart. 442 00:37:53,939 --> 00:37:55,732 Clark, sit down. 443 00:37:59,319 --> 00:38:01,989 Listen, son. It doesn't take a genius to realize 444 00:38:02,156 --> 00:38:05,868 that something's been bothering you other than my health lately. What's up? 445 00:38:09,580 --> 00:38:13,083 While you were in the hospital, Pete got himself into a bind. 446 00:38:13,792 --> 00:38:16,670 I did some things I'm not too proud of. 447 00:38:17,463 --> 00:38:20,174 Well, your mother and I trust your judgment. 448 00:38:20,340 --> 00:38:24,595 We did raise you to know the difference between right and wrong. 449 00:38:25,179 --> 00:38:29,141 One day when we're not around, I'm sure that you're gonna remember it. 450 00:38:32,519 --> 00:38:36,148 Look, in the world, things aren't always black and white. 451 00:38:36,315 --> 00:38:38,692 Sometimes you gotta wander out into the gray areas 452 00:38:38,859 --> 00:38:41,320 and do what you think is best. 453 00:38:42,404 --> 00:38:44,031 What do you mean? 454 00:38:48,118 --> 00:38:50,537 Clark, I did go talk to jor-ei. 455 00:38:50,704 --> 00:38:53,999 And I think maybe that is why my heart gave out. 456 00:38:54,166 --> 00:38:56,376 But listen, son, 457 00:38:56,668 --> 00:39:00,380 I went into that cave knowing full well that there were risks involved. 458 00:39:00,547 --> 00:39:02,674 I'd do it again if thought you were in trouble. 459 00:39:02,841 --> 00:39:05,928 Dad, I promise I'll never put you in that position again. 460 00:39:06,011 --> 00:39:09,056 Clark, that's not what this is about. 461 00:39:10,516 --> 00:39:12,684 You're different than your mother and I. 462 00:39:13,227 --> 00:39:17,231 Son, you're gonna have to make choices in your life, moral choices, 463 00:39:17,397 --> 00:39:19,691 that she and I'll never have to make. 464 00:39:20,734 --> 00:39:24,863 But we both know, that when that time comes... 465 00:39:26,031 --> 00:39:28,867 You'll do what you think is best. 466 00:39:29,034 --> 00:39:31,036 What's right. 467 00:39:31,578 --> 00:39:33,205 That's what's important. 468 00:39:54,059 --> 00:39:57,145 - Hey. - Hey. 469 00:39:59,982 --> 00:40:01,984 Clark, look, I... 470 00:40:02,359 --> 00:40:06,697 I know you're probably mad as hell at me, and to be honest, I don't blame you. 471 00:40:07,739 --> 00:40:09,241 All I can say is I'm sorry. 472 00:40:11,577 --> 00:40:13,245 I am too, Pete. 473 00:40:13,412 --> 00:40:16,832 I had to steal from one friend to help another... 474 00:40:17,249 --> 00:40:18,542 And someone died. 475 00:40:20,711 --> 00:40:22,337 I know. 476 00:40:24,089 --> 00:40:27,593 If I had listened to you from the start, none of this would've happened. 477 00:40:29,344 --> 00:40:33,181 Clark, listen, you told me your secret because I'm your friend... 478 00:40:33,807 --> 00:40:36,143 And at times, that's not an easy thing to be. 479 00:40:37,227 --> 00:40:40,188 But it doesn't give me the right to do what I did. 480 00:40:40,606 --> 00:40:42,816 I just wanna say that... 481 00:40:43,900 --> 00:40:47,279 Clark, I swear, it will never happen again. 482 00:40:52,242 --> 00:40:54,453 Clark, I know I let you down. 483 00:40:54,620 --> 00:40:57,414 But I promise you until the day that I die, 484 00:40:57,581 --> 00:41:00,042 I will never disrespect your powers again. 485 00:41:08,091 --> 00:41:10,427 You wanna play some hoops? 486 00:41:11,887 --> 00:41:17,601 - I was just about to go inside. - Come on. Game of 21 by twos. 487 00:41:17,768 --> 00:41:20,812 Three-pointers outside of the crack. No powers. 488 00:41:25,692 --> 00:41:27,653 Not today, Pete. 489 00:41:33,450 --> 00:41:38,705 J“ today is gonna be the day that they're gonna give it back to you j“ 490 00:41:39,456 --> 00:41:44,711 j“ by now you should've somehow realized what you gotta do j“ 491 00:41:45,462 --> 00:41:52,469 j“ I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now j“