Ready. Down. Set!
Blue 47. Blue 47. Hut!
Nice one, cormay. Way to find your man.
All right, Dan. Looking good, baby.
J“ did you ever really want something you know you couldn't get? J“
hey, Clark. How you holding up?
Just enjoying the view from the bench.
Listen, I talked to coach quigley about you.
He's old school. He already feels like he's got a squad for the season.
Just, uh, hang in there, all right?
Come on in, guys. Grab a drink.
- Nice catch, buddy. - It's all about you and me this year, bro.
All right. Cut it out, Mandy. Just cut it out.
Sorry.
What are we doing Saturday?
Uh, we aren't doing anything. I'm hanging out with Nate and the boys.
Didn't I mention that to you before?
It's okay. I just wanna make you happy.
- All right. - I got you a drink.
You know what?
Screw the guys.
I wanna hang out with you on Saturday night.
Why wait till Saturday when we can go shopping now?
Whatever you want, baby.
I'm gonna go hit the showers.
- Where you going? Field's this way. - Shopping with Mandy.
You're what?
- I'll be in the car, baby. - I'll see you.
- You checking out my girlfriend, buddy? - What are you talking about?
Danny, you walk off this field, you're riding the bench Friday.
- Yeah, bite me, dude. - Clark.
Looks like a spot just opened up. Why don't you hop in there.
Go get them.
Clark. You're gonna need one of these.
Don't get too comfortable out there, Clark.
Danny is this team's quarterback.
- Let's get him, boys. - Yeah.
- Blue 19! - I'm not the center, jerk.
J“ a new state renovation a new day brings you to the nation j“
j“ these days, another way to replay no replay j“
j“ I think I'm better this way time's up j“
nice throw, Kent. Keep it up.
All right.
J“ you want a revolution you gotta make a difference on your own j“
J“ stand up stand out and make it known j“
j“ want a revolution? Yeah j“
J“ want a revolution? Yeah j“
j“ stand up stand out and make it known j“
Ah!
Whoa! Whoa! Danny, put the gun down, man.
- Let's talk about this. - It's too late, coach.
You shouldn't have hit on my girl.
J“ face first our ability to choose [make a change j“
j“ instead of saying that it's just fine j“
j“ time to open up and time to realize j“
j“ you can make a difference if you try j“
j“ you want a revolution? Yeah j“
j“ you gotta make a difference on your own j“
j“ want a revolution? Yeah j“
j“ stand up stand out and make it known j“
J“ you want a revolution? Yeah j“
j“ stand up stand out and make it known j“
j“ you've got to stand out and make it known want a revolution j“
J“ somebody save me j“
j“ let your warm hands break right through it j“
j“ somebody save me j“
j“ I don't care how you do it j“
-j“ just stay, stay j“ -j“ stay with me j“
j“ come on, I've been waiting for you j“
j“ to stay with me j“
j“ I made this whole world shine for you j“
j“ stay, stay j“
j“ come on j“
- Ow, ow. - I haven't even touched it yet.
- I'm just practicing. - Good, because it's really deep.
I guess it could've been worse if Clark hadn't tackled me out of the way.
I've never seen anybody move so fast. I gotta get him off the bench.
That shouldn't be hard now.
They still expel students for taking potshots at coaches?
- This isn't funny, Jason. - Right.
Imagine being your girlfriend and finding out about this from Chloe.
God, ifelt faint. I wanted to scream, but I couldn't.
Because why would Lana be freaking out over the new assistant coach?
This is usually the part where I'd buy you
a massive bouquet of flowers and take you out to a nice dinner.
But I can't because my dad has cut me off
because I followed my heart instead of the big bucks at business school.
Hey, I need this job, okay?
It's something I love, and it works well with my college schedule.
It allows me to be close to you.
I know the only downside is we have to fly under the radar, but...
I'm sorry for that.
It's just, I've never been happier...
And to not be able to share that is frustrating.
You could always take your frustration out on me.
Well, can you please tell the Dean there's been an egregious error?
I belong at Metropolis university, not walking the halls of podunk high.
I'm sure that we could work this all out
if you could just get him to call me back. Thank you.
You know, if you spent as much time studying as you did trying to leave,
you'd be in college already.
And where'd you get that Pearl of wisdom, the farmer's almanac?
So, what do you think?
They're not really your colors.
They're the school's colors.
I'm glad you made the team, Clark, but why be a conformist?
At least with the whole farm-boy plaid thing, as lame as it is,
it completely belongs to you.
Let's restrict our conversations to hello and goodbye.
- I can't believe she tried out. - See what she was wearing?
- And those thighs? One, two, three, no. - No.
Yeah, so the party's gonna be way kick.
Yeah, pool party. Great.
Where are we, some kind of freakish feminist parallel universe?
Hey, Chloe, have you seen how the football players are acting?
Yeah, and I noticed one of them unloaded a shotgun in the locker room.
I was thinking about doing an article on it,
but the only two reporters I have are late again.
Oh, hi. It's you.
Sorry, I was trying to get Metropolis u to change their admissions policy.
And I had to pick up my new jacket. What do you think?
It's not exactly your colors.
It's the school colors.
Whatever. Lois, I need you to go to the Smallville medical center.
Apparently our gun-toting ex-quarterback woke up
feeling the sting of his second-degree burns.
He's been apologizing nonstop.
I'm sure he won't love playing tight end for the Kansas state boys' home.
Hello?
Yes, I will hold for the Dean. I've gotta go.
I guess I'll go to Smallville medical center.
Clark, I need you talk to coach teague. After all, you were there.
Nice save, by the way.
Actually, Chloe, with this whole football thing,
I'm gonna have to dial back my time at the torch.
I guess I've got my work cut out for me.
I'm sorry.
- You know, my priorities... - You know what?
Don't worry about it. This has gotta be a big deal for you.
You're the new starting quarterback, right?
- That's gotta be pretty exciting. - It is.
But I'm just not sure the other guys want me around.
They've played together for three years.
You're on the team for two weeks and now you're starting?
What did you expect, hugs and kisses?
Nice.
- Give it to me, dude. - These are awesome.
What's going on?
You owe me one, Clark. I saved it from the toilet.
All right, ladies, listen up.
You've obviously found the new jerseys.
I wanna introduce you to the man responsible for them: Lex Luthor.
Your coaches tell me this is going to be a rebuilding season...
And I wanna encourage you to keep at it.
In my life, I've learned
that you can never give up on something that means a lot to you...
Even when you're coming off a losing season.
You keep trying.
Because sometimes, you just need a fresh start.
- So please enjoy the new uniforms. - All right, all right.
I know what you're doing.
But you can't buy back my friendship.
- Coach teague? Hey. - Hey.
I'm doing a story in the torch on Dan cormay
and I was wondering if I could talk to you.
- Can it wait? I'm in the middle of practice. - It'll only take two seconds.
- I'll do it later. - Okay?
- I will. - Okay.
Ladies.
Gee, coach teague, I sure hope you have someone special in your life.
Um, well, Mandy, I don't think that's any of your business.
But, yeah, I do have somebody.
Guys, you gotta give your quarterback some protection.
You gotta hold the pocket. And, Carlson, you gotta move around, pal.
Hey, Clark, hi. I know you're not exactly journalistically inclined right now,
- but I was just... - This isn't a good time.
Right.
Priorities.
-Clark. —hut.
Uh, look, I'm gonna need you to run with that psycho-quarterback story.
You might wanna interview his girlfriend, Mandy. She's a cheerleader.
Hi. I'm busy trying to get out of mayberry.
That's fine. Do whatever you want. You're in charge now.
I'm quitting the torch.
Whoa. Wait. Quitting? Why?
I finally understand why it never worked with Clark.
Okay, |'|| bite.
Because I was never there for him.
I was always here, buried in this stupid school newspaper.
I wasn't devoted to him.
But that's all gonna change now.
Please stop with your crazy talk.
You can't quit because, seriously, I need the credits.
How many anvils are you gonna let this guy drop on you?
You know what's crazy?
I actually thought you'd be happy for me.
Now that Lana and Clark are a thing of the past,
I may have a shot at this. Why are you getting in my way?
Fine.
Looks like I'm gonna be covering the pompom beat.
Thank you.
Seriously, Mandy. The 24-hour mourning period's over.
You need a new boyfriend to take to our pool party.
Hey, I'm not taking a step down from Dan
- and dating a wide receiver, Rhonda. - Clark Kent's the new quarterback.
No decisions.
I'll scope him out.
Mandy, right? I'm Lois Lane.
I'm doing an article for the torch about what happened to your boyfriend.
She doesn't wanna talk about it.
I don't wanna write the article, but my cousin dumped it on me
and I need the credits, so...
Wouldn't give that geek rag a quote if it were the last paper on earth.
Darn. And I thought it was gonna be so insightful.
Oh, look. Your valets are here.
Except you don't have one anymore, do you?
I could have another boyfriend like that.
It's amazing what a short skirt and the ability to rhyme will get you.
Oh, advanced chem.
How many cheerleaders does it take to draw a double helix?
- You want a quote? - Yeah.
Back off, bitch.
Just got my headline.
Chloe.
What's going on?
Remember that conversation we had this morning about your priorities?
I've been thinking about my priorities, and I think they're a little screwed up.
Who needs the torch? Especially if you're not gonna be there.
Right.
But that still doesn't answer why you're only wearing my football Jersey.
I wanna make you my number one priority.
I would do anything for you.
Things that Lana would never do.
Things to help relieve your stress.
Like what?
Chloe.
Chloe...
Chloe. Hey, Chloe, are...?
- Are you feeling okay? - I've never felt happier.
- Clark. - Uh...
Can't you see?
I'm devoted to you.
I love you, Clark.
Oh, Clark, I got all your football gear together, but I can't find yourjersey.
It's in the barn.
I forgot it up there. I'll... I'll get it later.
Mom, can I talk to you for a second?
Of course, honey. What's up?
It's about Chloe.
Um, she came on to me last night pretty strong.
I'm worried about her.
Don't worry. Nothing happened.
I thought you two agreed to be friends.
We did. And then she pulled a 180 on me.
Maybe Chloe's decided life's too short to Bury her feelings anymore.
How do you feel about her?
The problem is, I'm not over Lana yet.
Sometimes I think I never will be.
Oh, sweetheart.
There's somebody out there for you. I know it.
So, what do I do about Chloe?
If you don't feel the same way...
Just be honest.
- Hello. - Hi.
Oh, I gotta get to the Talon. Okay.
Um, I'll see you two later.
- Bye. - Bye.
So, Clark...
Tell me, how's football practice going?
It's actually not going so good.
Some guys have given me a hard time since they found out I was starting.
- Missing my passes... - Nobody said it was gonna be easy.
The frustrating part is I could score every time.
Clark, we talked about that whole thing, remember?
The football field is not a place for you to be using your powers.
I just said it was frustrating.
Son, if you're gonna be the quarterback, then you have to be the leader.
Of course they're gonna want to challenge that,
especially if they don't think you deserve it. Same thing happened to me.
I thought your team worshiped the ground you walked on.
Well, not when I was a sophomore, they didn't.
See, the coach made me starting quarterback.
The seniors didn't like that very much.
- What did you do? - I earned their respect.
- Hey, is everything okay? - Hey.
Yeah, it is now.
- What are you doing? - It's called kissing my girlfriend.
No, I was talking more in the big-picture sense.
The lady from the attendance office announced to my advanced lit class
that coach teague needed to see me.
Don't want you to take this the wrong way,
but this sudden spontaneous outburst?
It's a little strange, even for you.
- Mm. - You have sacrificed
an incredible amount to be with me.
I will not cost you your job.
My job doesn't matter, okay? I wanna make you happy.
I know, and I love that.
I just think that we should discuss this later.
Okay. But promise me something?
- Depends. - Come by practice after school.
Just stand on the sideline for 10 minutes.
But I just wanna see you.
G-o! G-o!
All right, guys, let's grab a drink before scrimmage.
Lana?
What are you doing here?
Well, I heard Clark Kent was our new starting quarterback.
- I had to see it for myself. - Really?
You came out here to watch me practice?
That means a lot.
Hey, Kent. You wanna join us or what?
Ibeflergo.
Seems like our new assistant coach is working you pretty hard.
No, he's actually pretty cool.
- I'll see you. - See you.
Hey, what did you do to my cousin? She's freaking me out.
Nothing. She's hitting on me.
Obviously you sent some kind of signal that you were interested.
I got a game coming up and I'm trying to make an impression.
So can we talk about this later?
Hey! Hey, Clark.
- Hi. - Oh, my god.
Hi, Clark. Hi.
Ta-da!
Chloe, what's up with the cheerleader outfit?
I found it in the storage locker.
I thought, you know,
what better way to support my new favorite starting quarterback
than to join the cheerleading squad?
We can be together all the time.
What is she doing here?
Hey, Kent. Sometime today.
Okay, good luck. Bye.
Oh, my god. She's taken the fast train to Stepford.
- I need you to keep her away from me. - With what? A tranquilizer gun?
There's obviously something wrong. I just need time to figure it out, okay?
Okay.
Kent, what's wrong with you?
Coach, I'm not feeling very good.
I think I'd better leave.
You're gonna walk away because you don't feel well.
Maybe I was wrong about you.
Coach, I...
Your team's waiting for you.
Are you a leader or not?
Tell the rest of the guys they got a green light on Kent.
I've been too easy on him.
It's okay, Clark. It's okay. Just shake it off.
How's it taste?
J“ retribution we're here to get what we are owed... j“
- come on, give me a k. Give me an e. - Blue 37! Hike.
- Keep going, baby. - Hike.
Need a hand?
Let's hear it for the number one quarterback!
Oh! Oh. It's okay, it's okay. It's just a bruise.
Attaboy, Kent.
How's that feel, Kent?
You can do it, you can do it. Defense.
Go, defense. Yeah, defense.
All right. Whoo! Yeah. Go, Clark.
J“ now is the time, yeah j“
Chloe, if that's you, I'm not feeling very well right now.
- Hey, coach teague. - Clark, we need to talk.
Look, I think there's something in that drink cooler.
- You should've stayed away from my girl. - What are you talking about?
Clark.
- Lex. - Are you okay?
Who was that?
Are you sure you don't wanna call the police?
It's not like either of us got a good look at him anyway.
- That's odd. - What?
I could've sworn there was a cut above your eye.
Actually, I'm feeling a lot better all of a sudden.
I still think you should have a doctor take a look.
I guess I was lucky you were here.
- Why are you here? - I wanted to give you something.
It's every file I ever had on you.
How do I know you don't have a copy?
You don't. But it's the truth.
Lex, if this friendship was so important...
Why did you lie to me for so long?
I don't know, Clark.
There's a darkness in me that I can't always control.
I'm starting to think that's my curse,
why every relationship I have ends badly.
We all have a dark side, Lex.
But I can feel mine creeping over the corners.
Your friendship helps keep it at bay.
It reminds me that there are truly good people in the world.
I'm not willing to give up on that.
Good night, Clark.
I'm looking for coach teague. He attacked me.
After that performance on the field today, I'm not surprised.
- I'm kidding. - The cheerleaders are spiking the cooler.
That's why Chloe and the players are acting so weird.
Nice work, Smallville. You wanna know what they're using?
You actually did some investigative reporting?
My cousin goes Martha Stewart without the jail time? Yeah.
Suddenly the power of the press interests me.
Look what I found.
Mandy and Rhonda did a science-fair project together.
So that's our smoking gun.
According to their teacher,
they researched a hormone called phenylethylamine.
Phenylethylamine.
- "The love molecule." - Exactly.
- So it's a love potion? - Yeah, but it didn't work.
Until they added the meteor rock.
- Whatever. - We have to reverse the effect.
It must wear off, othennise they would not keep juicing the football players.
No time. What if another player goes into a jealous rage and hurts someone?
Wait a minute.
You drank some of it too.
I saw you.
How come you're not going all love-slave?
I don't know. What's your point?
That science report's in Mandy's faux Prada bag.
Presumably, it can tell us how to reverse this, right?
And, presumably, you're infected.
The cheerleaders are having a pool party tonight.
How do you look in a swimsuit, Clark?
J“ I feel your eyes each time we meet j“
j“ and I'm just staring at my feet j“
j“ yeah, you got me on the run j“
j“ you got me hiding from the sun j“
j“ you look so cold / get a chill j“
j“ and you keep breaking down my will j“
j“ yeah, you got me on the run j“
j“ baby, you're so cruel... j“
okay, Clark. Faux Prada bag, folder, showtime.
- Lois, I don't think... - Go.
Lois... okay.
J“ you got me breaking all the rules yeah j“
j“ and since I don't wanna die... j“
- hi, Mandy. - Hey, Clark.
Welcome to the party.
I'm devoted to you.
Yeah, I can work with this.
Lois.
Oh, you're so strong.
You're so beautiful.
I'm so grossed out.
So tell me,
since you like me so much, what are you gonna do for me?
I'll buy you dinner.
I'll cook. I'll cook you dinner.
Oh, that is so hot.
- You seem distracted. - I'm just nervous.
Why?
I've never done what I think we're about to do before.
- Ow. - What?
Oh...
Gross.
All right.
- Ow! What the hell? - I know what you're up to.
I went through this with Lana. I won't with you.
- Do what? - Steal Clark!
- Are you getting bored? - No.
Good. Because I'm just getting started.
Chloe, this is stupid!
I don't wanna hurt you!
Too late. You already did.
Oh, sorry, sorry, sorry.
- Are you okay, Chloe? - Yeah. What happened?
What's going on?
So how far do you wanna go here?
Um...
Right about there would be great, thanks.
- Chloe, are you okay? - Yeah, fine.
- I can't believe you, Clark. - Oh, please.
Do you know how pathetic it is you resorted to chemicals to control your boyfriend?
- I'm sick of being second to a football. - So you created a bunch of psychos.
- No offense. - None taken.
What, uh, took you so long?
She was attacked by a, uh, crazy plumber.
Did you find the cure?
Yeah, we worked out our own little experiment.
I accidentally burned her on the furnace and she snapped out of it.
Just like Dan when the gun heated up.
- Exactly. - Exactly.
- So it's the heat. - Yeah.
Uh, you guys, where's Mandy?
Oh, nice, Clark.
- You only have one thing to do. - Me? You're closer to the door.
- Okay, so it's automatically my fault? - Guys. Guys!
- Hey, we were just talking about you. - Yeah?
Well, now you're gonna wish you never crossed me.
Yeah? What are you gonna do, cheer us to death?
Oh, great. Here comes the love squad.
J“ if you wanna get... j“
j“ it's all right j“
j“ you better strap yourself in and hold tight j“
j“ let this dance floor rock tonight... j“
- let's get out of here. Come on, Lois. - Bring it on, hotshots.
Lois, what are you doing?
- You got any explosions up your sleeve? - You're gonna pay, bitch.
Okay, what the hell was that?
Guess the pipe must have broken or something.
Pretty lucky, huh?
Yeah. You better hope for that kind of luck tomorrow on the field.
When they told me Clark Kent was downstairs, I couldn't believe it.
I wanted you to see for yourself that the investigation is over.
What's that?
The Porsche you pulled me out of the day we met.
Why is it still here?
To remind me of what I almost lost.
It's over, Clark.
It really is.
Look, I'm willing to give this friendship another shot if you are.
In the spirit of friendship, I was wondering if you could help me.
Absolutely. What is it?
Well, it's a who.
Lois Lane.
Clark, I don't know what to say, man.
I mean, you saved my life and I tried to kill you.
It's not the best way to start this coach-player relationship.
It's okay.
If you bring this to the school, I understand.
No, coach, you weren't yourself.
- I'm just glad it wore off. - Yeah.
You're gonna do great out there today. I think the guys are finally behind you.
Hey, coach,
when you were in my loft, you told me to stay away from your girl.
Who were you talking about?
Honestly?
I have no idea.
Like you said, I guess I wasn't myself.
Good luck today, Clark.
I'll see you out there.
The crows are behind, 31 to 28,
seven seconds remaining.
Fourth down on their own 40-yard line.
Nate, I need you to get open in the end zone.
Are you serious? Can you throw that far?
- Can you run that fast? - Hell, yeah.
- Let's do it. - All right, guys. Hail Mary on one.
Break!
Come on, Clark!
Forty-two! Forty-two! Twenty-nine!
[Announced unbelievable! The crows win!
The crows win!
J“ feels like a brand-new day j“
j“ and I know I'm not the same... j“
wow. So a 60-yard pass to win the big game at the last second.
You're gonna be like some superhero around here.
I just might have to do an article on you.
Does that mean you're back at the torch?
Since I'm not very good at ignoring 500-pound elephants,
I'm really sorry that I made things so ridiculously awkward between us.
I thought you made a great cheerleader.
Yeah. Let's never talk about that again, okay?
Look, Clark, as much as I'd like to blame the pompom juice for this...
I obviously still have those feelings in me somewhere.
Chloe...
I wish I felt the same way, but I don't.
At least not right now.
Right. I know that. And I accept it.
I just hope that we can keep our friendship,
except now you're gonna be, like, big man on campus.
Well, I'm hoping my new editor will keep me in line.
I'm gonna make time for the torch.
A superhero and journalist.
What are the odds?
J“ I'm living that long, long life and I will not let you go... j“
I'll see you tomorrow.
J“ it could be a long, long life... j“
if you break her heart, I'll come back and I'll break your legs.
What do you mean, come back?
Apparently the Dean got a call
from a prominent benefactor with the initials I.L.
They did the white-man power dance and, shazam, I'm officially a freshman.
Wow, that's great.
Uh, don't pretend you had nothing to do with it.
Why would Lex call out of the blue on my behalf?
Look, the important thing is you got in and you're leaving.
Because that's what you wanted, right?
Yeah, yeah. Don't get all broken up about it.
You know, if I could describe my time here in one word,
it would be "weird."
I look foward to the relative normalcy of the big city.
But don't worry. I'll visit.
Is that a promise or a threat?
J“ love will be our mystery... j“
see you around...
Smallville.
J“ our mystery j“
j“ love will be j“
j“ we won't be alone j“