1 00:00:01,668 --> 00:00:03,670 [Telephone ringing] 2 00:00:07,591 --> 00:00:09,468 Daily planet info line. 3 00:00:09,635 --> 00:00:12,721 Obituaries? Yeah, sure, let me transfer... 4 00:00:12,888 --> 00:00:15,098 Oh, dog obituaries. 5 00:00:15,265 --> 00:00:18,060 Oh, I'm sorry. We don't actually run those. 6 00:00:18,352 --> 00:00:20,437 Yeah, okay. You're welcome. 7 00:00:20,604 --> 00:00:22,814 [Lois] Die! Die! 8 00:00:22,981 --> 00:00:25,484 Lois, I'm sorry you were in for a girls' night out 9 00:00:25,651 --> 00:00:29,112 and I got called in to screen news that's not fit to print. 10 00:00:29,279 --> 00:00:31,448 Compared to the Kent farm, this is a rager. 11 00:00:32,324 --> 00:00:34,451 Besides, I wouldn't pass up an opportunity 12 00:00:34,618 --> 00:00:37,746 to watch a big-shot reporter in action. 13 00:00:38,372 --> 00:00:40,499 All right, now that I'm swimming in butter, 14 00:00:40,666 --> 00:00:43,877 why are you really here obliterating aliens with me at I am? 15 00:00:44,044 --> 00:00:45,796 - I'm racking up brownie points. - —uh—huh. 16 00:00:45,963 --> 00:00:48,882 I need you to help me move out of the kents' next weekend. 17 00:00:49,049 --> 00:00:50,717 You took the apartment at the Talon? 18 00:00:50,884 --> 00:00:55,097 - How are you gonna live without Clark? - One word: Blissfully. 19 00:00:55,264 --> 00:00:57,266 How you had a crush on Richie Cunningham, 20 00:00:57,432 --> 00:00:58,767 I will never understand. 21 00:00:58,934 --> 00:01:02,104 You gotta come back to Smallville. It'll be fun. I'll buy pizza. 22 00:01:02,271 --> 00:01:03,814 You don't need to Tom Sawyer me. 23 00:01:03,981 --> 00:01:07,317 We're family. Just tell me when to be there. 24 00:01:07,484 --> 00:01:09,528 [Telephone ringing] 25 00:01:10,696 --> 00:01:12,364 [Chloe groans] 26 00:01:13,991 --> 00:01:17,286 - Daily planet info line. - I need a reporter to meet me. 27 00:01:17,911 --> 00:01:19,663 Who is this? 28 00:01:20,163 --> 00:01:21,582 I wanna talk to a reporter. 29 00:01:22,249 --> 00:01:24,793 You have to send someone fast, before he finds me. 30 00:01:24,960 --> 00:01:27,879 Seventh and edgemont. Please, you've gotta hurry. 31 00:01:27,963 --> 00:01:30,716 [Ominous music playing] 32 00:01:35,637 --> 00:01:36,972 [Lois sighs] 33 00:01:39,891 --> 00:01:41,685 We couldn't have met at a coffee shop? 34 00:01:41,852 --> 00:01:45,272 I don't think she was looking for a brunch date, Lois. 35 00:01:45,439 --> 00:01:47,941 Sounds like a story someone didn't want her to tell. 36 00:01:48,108 --> 00:01:51,737 I thought you were supposed to pass leads to someone who's cubicle is above ground. 37 00:01:51,820 --> 00:01:55,991 Well, unless I wanna stay subterranean, I've gotta take a chance. 38 00:01:56,158 --> 00:01:58,327 Please! Help me! 39 00:01:58,493 --> 00:01:59,828 - There she is. - [Melissa] Help! 40 00:02:01,622 --> 00:02:03,332 Over here! 41 00:02:03,999 --> 00:02:05,792 [Engine accelerating] 42 00:02:09,296 --> 00:02:10,547 [Both gasp] 43 00:02:20,807 --> 00:02:22,809 She's dead. 44 00:02:26,229 --> 00:02:27,314 [Theme music playing] 45 00:02:27,397 --> 00:02:32,361 J“ somebody save me j“ 46 00:02:33,862 --> 00:02:37,741 j“ let your warm hands break right through it j“ 47 00:02:37,824 --> 00:02:42,496 j“ somebody save me j“ 48 00:02:44,206 --> 00:02:48,001 j“ I don't care how you do it j“ 49 00:02:48,085 --> 00:02:52,589 -j“ just stay, stay j“ -j“ stay with me j“ 50 00:02:52,673 --> 00:02:58,303 j“ come on, I've been waiting for you j“ 51 00:02:58,387 --> 00:03:02,265 j“ to stay with me j“ 52 00:03:03,934 --> 00:03:08,522 j“ I made this whole world shine for you j“ 53 00:03:08,605 --> 00:03:12,734 j“ stay, stay j“ 54 00:03:12,818 --> 00:03:16,154 j“ come on j“ 55 00:03:20,784 --> 00:03:24,996 so how much longer do I have you before you hightail it back to Metropolis? 56 00:03:25,163 --> 00:03:27,499 Well, Lana's gone for the weekend. 57 00:03:27,666 --> 00:03:32,170 I lost out to a comet her class is tracking at the Lincoln observatory. 58 00:03:32,462 --> 00:03:34,506 How about Chloe or Lois? 59 00:03:34,673 --> 00:03:37,259 Well, Chloe's juggling classes and the daily planet. 60 00:03:37,384 --> 00:03:40,095 And Lois... I'd do anything to get rid of Lois. 61 00:03:40,262 --> 00:03:43,181 I don't think that's exactly a prereq for best-friend status. 62 00:03:43,348 --> 00:03:44,391 Well... 63 00:03:44,558 --> 00:03:45,892 [Engine approaching] 64 00:03:56,778 --> 00:03:58,363 Dad. 65 00:04:08,039 --> 00:04:09,499 Is that the best you got? 66 00:04:09,916 --> 00:04:12,335 I had another six inches out here. 67 00:04:14,212 --> 00:04:16,965 I wasn't sure how rusty your reflexes had gotten. 68 00:04:17,549 --> 00:04:19,551 Senator Jennings. 69 00:04:19,760 --> 00:04:24,014 I know it's been a long time, but what happened to "uncle Jack"? 70 00:04:24,181 --> 00:04:27,309 For someone who's on a first-name basis with the governor? 71 00:04:27,517 --> 00:04:29,060 [Both chuckle] 72 00:04:30,604 --> 00:04:34,149 I don't remember the governor winning a state football championship. 73 00:04:34,232 --> 00:04:35,901 - Congratulations. - Thanks. 74 00:04:36,067 --> 00:04:38,320 Anybody push you to follow in his footsteps? 75 00:04:38,487 --> 00:04:42,032 Hey, it's a lot better than spending the games underneath the bleachers 76 00:04:42,199 --> 00:04:44,159 with the sheriff's daughters. 77 00:04:44,326 --> 00:04:46,453 Not both of them at once. 78 00:04:47,412 --> 00:04:50,749 Since when do you trek out here in the middle of a campaign? 79 00:04:50,916 --> 00:04:52,417 Exactly why I came. 80 00:04:52,584 --> 00:04:54,920 I needed a breather from the rat race. 81 00:04:55,086 --> 00:04:58,465 Besides, I could use your help rallying the farmers. 82 00:04:58,632 --> 00:05:00,425 You got a lot of pull with that union. 83 00:05:00,592 --> 00:05:04,346 Why? You always win this county by a landslide. 84 00:05:04,513 --> 00:05:07,224 Well, the race is about to get a lot tougher. 85 00:05:07,516 --> 00:05:10,018 Rumor has it I'm running against Lex Luthor. 86 00:05:10,101 --> 00:05:13,104 [Ominous music playing] 87 00:05:16,024 --> 00:05:19,069 Let me get this straight. No ID or make on the vehicle, 88 00:05:19,236 --> 00:05:23,240 no ID on the driver, and no clue why this girl called. 89 00:05:23,406 --> 00:05:27,244 I'd say you're off to a great start as an investigative reporter, Ms. Sullivan. 90 00:05:27,410 --> 00:05:31,331 If you remember anything else, let me know. 91 00:05:31,498 --> 00:05:35,168 I think that's code for, "we're gonna file this under the rug." 92 00:05:38,713 --> 00:05:41,299 This is a big city, and bad things happen. 93 00:05:41,466 --> 00:05:45,136 A pretty young girl, not in college, with no traceable job, 94 00:05:45,303 --> 00:05:48,640 in that part of town. It's not a mystery what happened down there. 95 00:05:49,307 --> 00:05:52,435 You don't think it's strange that an alleged streetwalker 96 00:05:52,602 --> 00:05:54,938 was wearing $500 Jimmy choo shoes? 97 00:05:57,357 --> 00:06:00,986 Look, detective Sawyer, this girl died trying to tell me her story. 98 00:06:01,152 --> 00:06:05,073 Now, I'm sorry I'm not street-hardened, but she's more than a statistic to me. 99 00:06:05,240 --> 00:06:07,409 We have to find out who did this. 100 00:06:08,159 --> 00:06:09,953 I applaud your spirit, girls. 101 00:06:10,120 --> 00:06:13,790 But you should know that most of those streets turn out to be dead ends. 102 00:06:13,957 --> 00:06:17,210 I will do my job, you do yours. 103 00:06:23,717 --> 00:06:26,595 Hopefully you'll have more luck than officer Stalin. 104 00:06:26,761 --> 00:06:28,972 I ran the number that Melissa girl called from. 105 00:06:29,139 --> 00:06:31,266 It was from a payphone near where we saw her. 106 00:06:31,433 --> 00:06:34,144 But the only addresses within 10 blocks from the place 107 00:06:34,311 --> 00:06:35,937 was a bunch of warehouses. 108 00:06:36,021 --> 00:06:39,024 [Pensive music playing] 109 00:06:41,526 --> 00:06:44,404 And a club called the windgate. 110 00:06:46,448 --> 00:06:50,452 I'm guessing she didn't get all glammed up to count inventory. 111 00:06:54,372 --> 00:06:56,750 So your dad outran four cop cars 112 00:06:56,917 --> 00:06:59,544 and pissed off half the chicken farmers in chickasaw county. 113 00:06:59,711 --> 00:07:02,589 It's only because you said that you knew a shortcut. 114 00:07:02,756 --> 00:07:05,050 These aren't the sides of the story that I hear. 115 00:07:05,216 --> 00:07:07,427 Got any more? They're useful when I'm in for a lecture. 116 00:07:07,594 --> 00:07:08,678 No, I don't think... 117 00:07:08,845 --> 00:07:09,930 [Knocking] 118 00:07:10,138 --> 00:07:13,558 Hang on. Don't you say anything else. Just a second. 119 00:07:15,518 --> 00:07:17,395 Maggie Sawyer, Metropolis p.D. 120 00:07:17,479 --> 00:07:19,119 - [Jonathan] Hi. - [Sawyer] May I come in? 121 00:07:19,147 --> 00:07:22,734 - [Jonathan] Yeah, sure, come on in. - [Sawyer] Thank you. 122 00:07:23,652 --> 00:07:25,320 Senator. 123 00:07:25,487 --> 00:07:28,448 Campaign headquarters said I could find you here. 124 00:07:29,491 --> 00:07:31,242 What can I do for you? 125 00:07:31,409 --> 00:07:34,120 A young woman was killed last night. Hit and run. 126 00:07:34,287 --> 00:07:37,165 We went through her apartment, and we found this. 127 00:07:40,043 --> 00:07:42,879 Now, I don't have enough evidence to bring you in, 128 00:07:43,046 --> 00:07:44,965 but I would appreciate an explanation. 129 00:07:45,131 --> 00:07:48,927 So would I. I never seen her before. 130 00:07:49,803 --> 00:07:53,515 Well, that must have been tricky while she was cuddled up on your lap. 131 00:07:56,059 --> 00:07:58,728 With all due respect, senator, pictures don't lie. 132 00:08:01,231 --> 00:08:04,317 Hang on just a minute. This day and age, they most certainly do. 133 00:08:08,321 --> 00:08:09,447 This picture's a fake. 134 00:08:10,073 --> 00:08:11,116 Doesn't matter. 135 00:08:11,282 --> 00:08:14,744 The minute it hits the press, the damage is done. 136 00:08:14,911 --> 00:08:16,287 This could ruin me. 137 00:08:17,163 --> 00:08:19,749 So it looks like the mudslinging's already started. 138 00:08:21,501 --> 00:08:24,713 Dad, do you really think Lex would go this far? 139 00:08:25,046 --> 00:08:27,424 Come on, Clark, you know Lex better than anybody. 140 00:08:27,590 --> 00:08:30,343 He's not gonna enter a race unless he's sure he's gonna win. 141 00:08:35,557 --> 00:08:37,267 Is it true, Lex? 142 00:08:37,434 --> 00:08:39,561 You know, after you've been Mia for weeks, 143 00:08:39,728 --> 00:08:42,731 I don't think a hello is too much to ask for. 144 00:08:43,398 --> 00:08:46,109 How long you been planning to run for State Senate? 145 00:08:46,276 --> 00:08:47,318 Several months now. 146 00:08:47,485 --> 00:08:49,487 If you're implying I should've told you, 147 00:08:49,654 --> 00:08:52,782 you might rethink the barrier you've drawn in this friendship. 148 00:08:59,748 --> 00:09:02,667 I can't believe you'd destroy someone just to win a race. 149 00:09:04,586 --> 00:09:08,590 There's a reason they call it a "race," not a "political potluck." 150 00:09:08,798 --> 00:09:11,217 But if you think I had something to do with this... 151 00:09:11,384 --> 00:09:13,720 Your competition was linked to a murder 152 00:09:13,887 --> 00:09:15,889 just before you announce your candidacy. 153 00:09:16,347 --> 00:09:17,682 It's a bit of a coincidence. 154 00:09:18,349 --> 00:09:20,060 You don't recognize that picture? 155 00:09:20,226 --> 00:09:22,896 The only thing I recognize is the booth. 156 00:09:23,146 --> 00:09:24,898 It's the windgate gentleman's club. 157 00:09:25,065 --> 00:09:27,901 Not a smart stop-off for an incumbent on the campaign trail. 158 00:09:30,070 --> 00:09:33,073 I know this guy. If you're not trying to set him up, somebody is. 159 00:09:33,156 --> 00:09:35,325 Maybe it's somebody at this club. 160 00:09:35,492 --> 00:09:38,995 Clark, there's a reason that club's so underground. 161 00:09:39,162 --> 00:09:43,792 The city doesn't exactly give licenses for some of the things that go on there. 162 00:09:44,125 --> 00:09:46,503 Are you sure you wanna get involved in this? 163 00:09:49,756 --> 00:09:52,008 Jack's like an uncle to me. 164 00:09:52,634 --> 00:09:55,303 And in case you've forgotten, that's what friends do. 165 00:09:59,682 --> 00:10:03,520 [Lex] Look, if you're serious about getting through that front door... 166 00:10:04,646 --> 00:10:08,066 You're gonna need a little more than your driver's license. 167 00:10:11,402 --> 00:10:14,030 Do me a favor. Stay out of trouble. 168 00:10:21,955 --> 00:10:24,958 - [Dance music playing] - [Sirens wailing in distance] 169 00:10:28,294 --> 00:10:31,005 I guess even mapquest has its limitations. 170 00:10:31,172 --> 00:10:33,508 Do you get to this place through a manhole cover? 171 00:10:33,675 --> 00:10:36,052 Or a big neon door. 172 00:10:36,219 --> 00:10:39,597 I'd say the Armani suit's a dead giveaway. 173 00:10:40,056 --> 00:10:41,099 [Man] Baby. 174 00:10:41,724 --> 00:10:43,685 [Chloe and Lois] Hi! 175 00:10:43,977 --> 00:10:45,019 Sorry, girls. 176 00:10:45,186 --> 00:10:48,231 - [Lois] Our friend's already in there. - It's her only night in town. 177 00:10:48,398 --> 00:10:51,025 I promised I'd take her to the hottest address. Please? 178 00:10:51,192 --> 00:10:52,610 It's a private club. 179 00:10:52,777 --> 00:10:55,780 I'm afraid this is as much of the place as you're going to see. 180 00:11:06,332 --> 00:11:08,126 [Speaking indistinctly] 181 00:11:19,012 --> 00:11:22,223 [Woman] I don't like that. That is... 182 00:11:22,390 --> 00:11:23,892 [Women laughing] 183 00:11:26,144 --> 00:11:30,356 This makes my Halloween Heidi dirndl costume look tame. 184 00:11:30,982 --> 00:11:33,151 You think that Melissa girl was a dancer here? 185 00:11:33,318 --> 00:11:34,652 I don't know. 186 00:11:34,819 --> 00:11:39,199 Jimmy choos are a long way from angel wings and fishnets. 187 00:11:39,365 --> 00:11:42,285 Excuse me. Hi. 188 00:11:42,452 --> 00:11:46,372 Do you guys know anything about a woman named Melissa page? 189 00:12:06,226 --> 00:12:09,187 People won't talk, but records definitely will. 190 00:12:09,354 --> 00:12:12,148 If she worked here, she'll be on file. 191 00:12:15,360 --> 00:12:18,196 [Man] Joel, David, come on up. 192 00:12:21,366 --> 00:12:25,245 - Are you ladies lost? - Um, we were just looking for... 193 00:12:25,453 --> 00:12:28,790 Oh, don't be shy. She's here to dance. 194 00:12:29,582 --> 00:12:31,459 Are you the replacement Rocco sent over? 195 00:12:31,626 --> 00:12:34,963 Yeah, uh, he really hated to see her go. 196 00:12:35,755 --> 00:12:39,008 Take your clothes off. Let's see what you got. 197 00:12:48,351 --> 00:12:49,686 [Knocking] 198 00:12:51,604 --> 00:12:54,607 - I knocked. I guess you didn't hear. - Oh, I heard you. 199 00:12:54,774 --> 00:12:56,359 I'm here to see senator Jennings. 200 00:12:56,526 --> 00:12:58,069 Lex, if you wanna sling mud, 201 00:12:58,236 --> 00:13:01,197 I strongly recommend you do it at somebody else's house. 202 00:13:01,364 --> 00:13:03,700 Don't worry, I'm not holding my breath for your vote. 203 00:13:04,033 --> 00:13:05,285 [Jonathan exhales] 204 00:13:05,827 --> 00:13:08,413 You know, I've never liked you all that much, Lex, 205 00:13:08,579 --> 00:13:11,833 but even I'm surprised by the depths you're willing to sink to. 206 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:14,961 I'm sure you have such a good view of it all from your pulpit. 207 00:13:15,920 --> 00:13:17,880 Holier-than-thou is an easy fallback. 208 00:13:18,047 --> 00:13:20,466 Keeps you from really looking at people around you. 209 00:13:20,633 --> 00:13:22,010 I've known Jack for 25 years. 210 00:13:22,176 --> 00:13:24,554 I've never had a more trustworthy or loyal friend. 211 00:13:24,721 --> 00:13:26,848 This state needs somebody like him. 212 00:13:27,015 --> 00:13:29,183 Somebody who's willing to stand by their word. 213 00:13:29,350 --> 00:13:32,103 Somebody who's willing to do what's right for everybody, 214 00:13:32,270 --> 00:13:33,855 not just for himself. 215 00:13:34,814 --> 00:13:37,483 Somebody who's willing to go up against people like you. 216 00:13:39,777 --> 00:13:42,280 Well, if you know him so well, 217 00:13:42,447 --> 00:13:45,992 maybe you should ask your good old boy to explain this to you. 218 00:13:49,329 --> 00:13:50,663 After Clark's visit, 219 00:13:50,830 --> 00:13:54,375 I decided to look into the senator's unfortunate snapshot myself. 220 00:13:54,542 --> 00:13:56,210 It's his cell-phone record. 221 00:13:56,377 --> 00:13:58,838 Seems he's been calling his dead stripper friend 222 00:13:59,005 --> 00:14:00,715 a little more than frequently. 223 00:14:06,637 --> 00:14:08,765 When are you releasing this? 224 00:14:09,015 --> 00:14:10,892 I'm not. 225 00:14:11,059 --> 00:14:14,645 But if I found it, you know the press won't be far behind. 226 00:14:15,396 --> 00:14:17,273 I thought he'd like a heads-up. 227 00:14:17,357 --> 00:14:20,360 [Pensive music playing] 228 00:14:32,580 --> 00:14:34,082 [Chloe] Lois, are you almost done? 229 00:14:34,248 --> 00:14:36,167 You didn't have that much to put on. 230 00:14:36,334 --> 00:14:38,169 [Lois] Remind me when all this is over 231 00:14:38,336 --> 00:14:40,338 to never, ever ask a favor of you again. 232 00:14:40,505 --> 00:14:43,257 This isn't just about me. This is about getting the truth. 233 00:14:44,467 --> 00:14:46,469 Well, the last girl that knew the truth 234 00:14:46,636 --> 00:14:49,013 ended up as a hood ornament on someone's car. 235 00:14:54,811 --> 00:14:56,437 Howdy. 236 00:14:58,898 --> 00:15:01,776 You know, my friend's really excited about working here, 237 00:15:01,943 --> 00:15:04,695 but I think it's kind of dangerous. 238 00:15:04,862 --> 00:15:08,825 Especially after that girl was killed and everything. 239 00:15:09,909 --> 00:15:11,953 How can I explain this to you? 240 00:15:12,370 --> 00:15:15,498 Don't talk to me. Don't talk to any of us. 241 00:15:17,417 --> 00:15:19,001 [Lois] Well? 242 00:15:21,921 --> 00:15:23,714 What do you think? 243 00:15:24,006 --> 00:15:25,341 All I can say is... 244 00:15:26,884 --> 00:15:29,720 God bless america. 245 00:15:29,846 --> 00:15:33,224 [Molly m's "how do you do it" playing] 246 00:15:33,307 --> 00:15:36,352 J“ you're the boy I like the way you're walking and talking j“ 247 00:15:36,436 --> 00:15:39,856 -j“ feeling what you feel, boy, yeah, boy j“ -j“ you're the boy I like j“ 248 00:15:39,939 --> 00:15:42,692 [indistinct chatter] 249 00:15:42,775 --> 00:15:45,027 -J“ oh, boyj“ -j“ you're the boy I like j“ 250 00:15:45,111 --> 00:15:47,697 j“ I love what you're doing so don't stop it, keep it going j“ 251 00:15:47,780 --> 00:15:49,907 -j“ yeah, boy j“ -j“ you do it right j“ 252 00:15:49,991 --> 00:15:54,537 j“ with just one look you got me just one kiss... j“ 253 00:15:54,829 --> 00:15:58,207 good evening. First time at the windgate? 254 00:15:58,374 --> 00:15:59,959 Yeah, Lex Luthor referred me. 255 00:16:01,544 --> 00:16:03,629 Will Mr. Luthor be joining you this evening? 256 00:16:07,300 --> 00:16:09,218 I'm meeting Jack Jennings. 257 00:16:09,385 --> 00:16:12,305 The senator? Let me show you to his usual table. 258 00:16:21,022 --> 00:16:22,773 - On second thought, I... - No, no, no. 259 00:16:22,940 --> 00:16:24,859 Thinking bad, dancing good. 260 00:16:25,693 --> 00:16:28,863 Just ask Mr. Shoot-first-think-later over there. 261 00:16:30,031 --> 00:16:33,868 Now, I need you to dig deep down and find your inner Demi Moore. 262 00:16:38,331 --> 00:16:39,957 - Okay? - Okay. 263 00:16:40,249 --> 00:16:44,795 You better at least use this distraction to find something about Melissa. 264 00:16:53,554 --> 00:16:55,223 -J“ oh, boyj“ -j“ you're the boy I like j“ 265 00:16:55,306 --> 00:16:57,784 j“ I love what you're doing so don't stop it, keep it going... j“ 266 00:16:57,808 --> 00:16:59,168 - here you go. - [Clark] Thank you. 267 00:16:59,310 --> 00:17:01,687 You're welcome. Have a good evening. 268 00:17:05,149 --> 00:17:06,943 Hey, handsome, what can I get for you? 269 00:17:11,197 --> 00:17:13,241 I'll have a coke. 270 00:17:14,784 --> 00:17:17,328 Straight up, on the rocks. 271 00:17:20,164 --> 00:17:21,666 [Pop music playing over speakers] 272 00:17:21,832 --> 00:17:23,167 [Crowd cheering] 273 00:17:23,334 --> 00:17:27,672 [Announceroverspeakefl gentlemen, let's give Colette a nice au revoir. 274 00:17:28,005 --> 00:17:31,133 And now, making her first windgate appearance, 275 00:17:31,676 --> 00:17:33,344 welcome to the stage 276 00:17:33,511 --> 00:17:37,390 all-American girl Amber waves. 277 00:17:37,473 --> 00:17:40,518 [The pussycat dolls' "don't cha" playing] 278 00:17:40,601 --> 00:17:46,357 J“ that's why whenever I come around she's all over you j“ 279 00:17:48,359 --> 00:17:52,446 -j“ and I know you want it j“ -j“ I know you want it j“ 280 00:17:52,530 --> 00:17:55,783 -j“ it's easy to see j“ -j“ it's easy to see j“ 281 00:17:55,866 --> 00:17:59,036 j“ and in the back of your mind j“ 282 00:17:59,120 --> 00:18:01,872 j“ I know you should be on with me j“ 283 00:18:05,334 --> 00:18:09,046 j“ don't you wish your girlfriend was hot like me? J“ 284 00:18:09,130 --> 00:18:12,383 j“ don't you wish your girlfriend was a freak like me? J“ 285 00:18:13,092 --> 00:18:14,260 j“ don't you? J“ 286 00:18:16,971 --> 00:18:18,389 j“ don't you? J“ 287 00:18:20,933 --> 00:18:24,770 j“ don't you wish your girlfriend was raw like me? J“ 288 00:18:24,854 --> 00:18:28,649 j“ don't you wish your girlfriend was fun like me? J“ 289 00:18:28,733 --> 00:18:29,900 j“ don't you? J“ 290 00:18:32,653 --> 00:18:34,238 j“ don't you? J“ 291 00:18:35,656 --> 00:18:39,535 -j“ fight the feeling j“ -j“ fight the feeling j“ 292 00:18:39,619 --> 00:18:43,039 -j“ leave it alone j“ -j“ leave it alone j“ 293 00:18:43,122 --> 00:18:48,878 j“ 'cause if it ain't love it just ain't enough to leave a happy home... j“ 294 00:18:49,045 --> 00:18:50,713 bravo. 295 00:18:50,921 --> 00:18:52,757 Bravo. 296 00:18:53,215 --> 00:18:55,301 J“ let's keep it friendly j“ 297 00:18:55,384 --> 00:18:58,846 -j“ you have to play fair j“ -j“ you have to play fair j“ 298 00:18:58,929 --> 00:19:01,349 j“ see I don't care j“ 299 00:19:01,432 --> 00:19:04,769 j“ but I know she ain't gon' wanna share j“ 300 00:19:07,146 --> 00:19:12,443 j“ don't you wish your girlfriend was hot like me? J“ 301 00:19:12,610 --> 00:19:15,154 [announcer] I'd salute to that anytime. 302 00:19:15,321 --> 00:19:18,240 Let's give it up for our red-blooded recruit. 303 00:19:18,407 --> 00:19:21,118 And now, let's give a good homegrown welcome... 304 00:19:21,827 --> 00:19:24,664 To Dixie. 305 00:19:24,747 --> 00:19:26,791 [Gretchen Wilson's "all jacked up" playing] 306 00:19:26,874 --> 00:19:32,797 J“ only got time for just a couple of beers and a jukebox song ringing in my ears... j“ 307 00:19:32,880 --> 00:19:35,841 - what are you doing here? - What are you doing here? 308 00:19:35,925 --> 00:19:38,386 J“ shots are flowing, got me stoned, man j“ 309 00:19:38,469 --> 00:19:41,347 j“ all I really know is that I should be going j“ 310 00:19:41,430 --> 00:19:43,516 j“ but I'm soaking up the moment j“ 311 00:19:43,599 --> 00:19:49,897 j“ and I'm all jacked up I'm all jacked up... j“ 312 00:19:49,980 --> 00:19:52,900 it's Chloe's fault. We're following a murder story. 313 00:19:53,067 --> 00:19:55,945 Well, that makes two of us. But I think I'll stick to my method. 314 00:19:56,028 --> 00:19:58,906 J“ time sure flies when you're all jacked up... j“ 315 00:20:04,245 --> 00:20:07,915 You're gonna get me fired if you keep looking at me like I'm jabba the hutt. 316 00:20:08,082 --> 00:20:11,377 - What do you want me to do? - —oh, uh... 317 00:20:11,585 --> 00:20:15,297 I don't know. Give me a 20 and meet me out back. 318 00:20:19,844 --> 00:20:21,637 J“ knocked out my tooth j“ 319 00:20:21,721 --> 00:20:23,723 j“ I guess I had it coming, I deserved it too j“ 320 00:20:23,806 --> 00:20:26,517 j“ 'cause I was all jacked up j“ 321 00:20:26,600 --> 00:20:31,313 j“ all jacked up... j“ 322 00:20:31,480 --> 00:20:34,859 bravo. That new girl, who is she? I want her. 323 00:20:35,025 --> 00:20:37,069 [Owner] I don't know, she's new. 324 00:20:37,236 --> 00:20:40,239 For 500k, you know I don't ask any questions of my girls. 325 00:20:40,406 --> 00:20:43,325 And for that much you better not answer any, either. 326 00:20:47,204 --> 00:20:48,998 [Man] Everybody, freeze! 327 00:20:49,165 --> 00:20:52,460 Metropolis pd. Everybody, take it easy. 328 00:20:52,626 --> 00:20:56,672 We have a report of minors working and being served in this establishment. 329 00:20:56,756 --> 00:20:58,758 We'll be interviewing you individually. 330 00:20:58,924 --> 00:21:01,719 - Come on. - [Lois] What? 331 00:21:01,886 --> 00:21:05,598 Do you want to stick around and get arrested? Come on. 332 00:21:05,681 --> 00:21:08,976 [Ominous music playing] 333 00:21:13,022 --> 00:21:15,983 Really wrong time and really wrong place, kid. 334 00:21:16,150 --> 00:21:17,651 You're under arrest. 335 00:21:26,410 --> 00:21:27,578 [Owner] What is this about? 336 00:21:27,661 --> 00:21:32,082 We had a tip that a car involved in a hit-and-run was seen leaving your establishment. 337 00:21:32,166 --> 00:21:34,585 - You can't just arrest... - The city's looked the other way. 338 00:21:34,668 --> 00:21:36,308 Your clientele can pull a lot of strings. 339 00:21:36,337 --> 00:21:40,591 Now I've got a dead 19-year-old on my hands. I gotta go by the book. 340 00:21:40,716 --> 00:21:44,386 Okay, people, listen up. I know that it's 5:00 in the morning. 341 00:21:44,637 --> 00:21:47,139 Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated. 342 00:21:47,306 --> 00:21:49,099 Thank you. 343 00:21:49,308 --> 00:21:50,976 [Officer] All right, ladies. 344 00:21:54,814 --> 00:21:56,190 - Clark? - Chloe. 345 00:21:56,357 --> 00:21:57,877 - Where's Lois? - [Chloe] I don't know. 346 00:21:57,983 --> 00:22:00,694 What are you...? Clark, what are you doing here? 347 00:22:01,070 --> 00:22:02,404 Clark! 348 00:22:09,328 --> 00:22:11,580 What do you wanna know? Maybe I can help you. 349 00:22:11,664 --> 00:22:14,166 [Sawyer] You're the bouncer. You know everything that goes on. 350 00:22:14,333 --> 00:22:16,373 - [Bouncer] Cut me a deal. - Tell me about Jennings. 351 00:22:16,502 --> 00:22:18,212 [Bouncer] He was drunk. I took him home. 352 00:22:18,295 --> 00:22:21,841 He had nothing to do with the girl. He's innocent. 353 00:22:25,094 --> 00:22:29,974 Wow, these are, um... They're heavier than they look. 354 00:22:30,307 --> 00:22:33,644 They're way better than the heels, trust me. 355 00:22:33,811 --> 00:22:37,565 So you guys must have been pretty close with Melissa, huh? 356 00:22:38,274 --> 00:22:41,360 Uh, sorry, okay. Premature segue. 357 00:22:41,527 --> 00:22:43,737 Come on, we're obviously on the same side here. 358 00:22:43,904 --> 00:22:45,781 I just wanna know what happened to her. 359 00:22:45,948 --> 00:22:47,992 It's a tragedy is what it is. 360 00:22:48,158 --> 00:22:50,369 She finally gets her shot at prince charming 361 00:22:50,536 --> 00:22:52,246 and, wham, bye-bye, ivory tower. 362 00:22:52,830 --> 00:22:54,248 Are you talking about the senator? 363 00:22:54,415 --> 00:22:57,751 No way. The only thing he did wrong was fall for her. 364 00:22:57,918 --> 00:23:00,254 There's this suave guy, kind of euro-looking. 365 00:23:00,421 --> 00:23:02,923 - What did he want with Melissa? - Every few months, 366 00:23:03,007 --> 00:23:05,509 he picks some lucky girl and takes her out of this dump. 367 00:23:05,676 --> 00:23:08,178 Probably to some tropical island somewhere. 368 00:23:08,345 --> 00:23:09,763 [Whip cracks] 369 00:23:09,930 --> 00:23:12,349 You know why they invented fairy tales? 370 00:23:12,516 --> 00:23:15,936 Because no one wants to face reality. 371 00:23:16,103 --> 00:23:21,317 All we know is that the girls disappear, and then no one ever sees them again. 372 00:23:22,568 --> 00:23:24,904 Somebody should've warned your friend about that. 373 00:23:25,070 --> 00:23:26,322 - Lois? - [Dominatrix] Yeah. 374 00:23:26,488 --> 00:23:28,574 I saw her leave with him during the raid. 375 00:23:28,782 --> 00:23:30,534 Sullivan. 376 00:23:31,076 --> 00:23:33,120 Let's go. 377 00:23:35,831 --> 00:23:39,335 You can thank Lex Luthor for some very generous phone calls. 378 00:23:39,501 --> 00:23:42,671 Detective Sawyer, I think the guy that killed Melissa page has my cousin. 379 00:23:42,755 --> 00:23:45,775 It's the same guy who made some deal with the club owner before she vanished. 380 00:23:45,799 --> 00:23:47,801 Do you know this guy's name? 381 00:23:49,345 --> 00:23:51,055 Let me see if I'm understanding you. 382 00:23:51,221 --> 00:23:53,307 Your cousin, who I'm assuming is underage, 383 00:23:53,474 --> 00:23:55,851 was stripping and making deals with wealthy patrons. 384 00:23:56,018 --> 00:23:58,687 - Managed to escape a police raid... - It's not like that. 385 00:23:58,854 --> 00:24:01,607 - She was just helping me to investigate. - [Sawyer] Investigate? 386 00:24:02,775 --> 00:24:05,819 Okay, Luthor may have pulled a get-out-of—jail-free card 387 00:24:05,986 --> 00:24:08,405 for you this time, but it will not happen again. 388 00:24:08,572 --> 00:24:10,699 If you wanna play Nancy drew and Hardy boy, 389 00:24:10,866 --> 00:24:13,118 do it in someone else's precinct. 390 00:24:21,710 --> 00:24:25,631 Look, if I don't change my stance just because some poll tells me to, 391 00:24:25,798 --> 00:24:29,009 I am certainly not going to because some journalist hears a rumor. 392 00:24:29,176 --> 00:24:32,012 Okay, Jordan? Goodbye. 393 00:24:42,064 --> 00:24:44,024 You just could not resist, could you? 394 00:24:44,900 --> 00:24:48,445 You still have a nasty habit of leaving your keys in the ignition. 395 00:24:52,574 --> 00:24:54,284 With you at the wheel? 396 00:24:54,451 --> 00:24:58,122 I guess it wouldn't be the first time I put my life in your hands. 397 00:25:04,253 --> 00:25:08,674 What? Damn thing's been stuck ever since I bought it. 398 00:25:35,993 --> 00:25:38,871 Try that with a four-cylinder. 399 00:25:39,288 --> 00:25:41,206 So, what's the real reason for the joyride? 400 00:25:41,373 --> 00:25:44,334 When were you gonna tell me about the girl, Jack? 401 00:25:44,501 --> 00:25:46,920 You think I had something to do with what happened? 402 00:25:47,087 --> 00:25:48,380 I have no idea. 403 00:25:48,547 --> 00:25:51,258 But I do think it's time you gave me some straight answers. 404 00:25:54,178 --> 00:25:56,472 Look, I didn't want you to be involved. 405 00:25:56,638 --> 00:25:59,224 There's only so much you should ask of a friend. 406 00:26:00,225 --> 00:26:04,897 - Oh. So instead you lie to my face... - Well, what do you want me to say? 407 00:26:05,064 --> 00:26:07,191 That my marriage is more of a business arrangement? 408 00:26:07,399 --> 00:26:10,402 And the only person who makes me happy is some dancer half my age? 409 00:26:10,486 --> 00:26:13,947 - How much of it do you understand? - I might not understand any of it. 410 00:26:14,156 --> 00:26:17,618 But, come on, all of our lives have taken turns that we didn't expect. 411 00:26:17,826 --> 00:26:20,329 You've never had a lie get out of hand? 412 00:26:20,496 --> 00:26:22,206 Or you've never been caught at it? 413 00:26:23,999 --> 00:26:26,668 [Tires screeching] 414 00:26:29,379 --> 00:26:32,758 I've never been in a position where people look up to me. 415 00:26:33,717 --> 00:26:35,052 You are Clark's hero. 416 00:26:35,260 --> 00:26:39,014 Oh, so I'm not supposed to have any faults, huh? Who can live up to that? 417 00:26:39,515 --> 00:26:42,101 You know why there's no heroes today? 418 00:26:42,267 --> 00:26:45,771 Because at the end of the day, people don't respect them, they envy them. 419 00:26:45,938 --> 00:26:49,358 - They're waiting for them to screw up. - What are you gonna do, Jack? 420 00:26:52,111 --> 00:26:55,656 What do you want me to do? I'm a good senator. 421 00:26:55,823 --> 00:26:58,325 You wanna give that kind of power to somebody like Lex Luthor? 422 00:26:58,534 --> 00:27:02,496 I might not agree with Lex Luthor's politics, but at least I know who he is. 423 00:27:02,579 --> 00:27:05,082 [Pensive music playing] 424 00:27:21,390 --> 00:27:24,476 - Nice place you got. - Thank you. 425 00:27:24,643 --> 00:27:26,979 Well, thanks for helping me out back there. 426 00:27:27,146 --> 00:27:29,064 My pleasure. 427 00:27:32,526 --> 00:27:36,238 I think I have something a little more your size. 428 00:27:36,321 --> 00:27:39,324 [Ominous music playing] 429 00:27:48,542 --> 00:27:51,712 I won't peek. I promise. 430 00:28:07,519 --> 00:28:09,313 Melissa. 431 00:28:12,441 --> 00:28:14,693 [Andre] You want me to help you tie it? 432 00:28:14,860 --> 00:28:17,946 Oh, no, that's fine. 433 00:28:18,113 --> 00:28:20,073 Almost got it. 434 00:28:31,752 --> 00:28:33,754 What you doing there? 435 00:28:38,383 --> 00:28:44,473 It looks so much better on you than any of the others. 436 00:28:44,848 --> 00:28:48,268 You're going to make them veryjealous. 437 00:28:48,936 --> 00:28:52,064 You know, I think I'm just gonna call a cab. 438 00:28:56,568 --> 00:29:00,530 Think of your taxi days as a thing of the past. 439 00:29:01,323 --> 00:29:04,618 You have a whole new life ahead of you now. 440 00:29:05,702 --> 00:29:08,121 I don't know what kind of kink you're into, but... 441 00:29:08,205 --> 00:29:11,416 [Dramatic music playing] 442 00:29:15,128 --> 00:29:18,632 You are seriously behind on your Gloria steinem. 443 00:29:18,799 --> 00:29:20,425 [Electricity crackles] 444 00:29:29,142 --> 00:29:30,185 [Woman] Yeah, that's fine. 445 00:29:30,352 --> 00:29:33,563 The owner of the windgate is selling his strippers to the highest bidder? 446 00:29:33,730 --> 00:29:36,441 It's Kansas, it's definitely not Smallville. 447 00:29:36,608 --> 00:29:39,444 Five hundred grand for a massage with benefits is a lot. 448 00:29:39,611 --> 00:29:42,739 - Do you know anything else? - The bouncer told detective Sawyer 449 00:29:42,906 --> 00:29:45,200 the guy was the son of some foreign diplomat. 450 00:29:45,367 --> 00:29:46,952 Then he'd have diplomatic plates. 451 00:29:47,119 --> 00:29:49,955 See, while you were inside, I was out in the parking lot, 452 00:29:50,122 --> 00:29:52,666 taking shots of the license plates of all the cars. 453 00:29:52,833 --> 00:29:54,543 - Here we go. - Okay, check that one. 454 00:30:03,176 --> 00:30:04,761 [Whooshes] 455 00:30:05,595 --> 00:30:07,597 [Helicopter whirring] 456 00:30:07,681 --> 00:30:10,684 [Ominous music playing] 457 00:30:32,247 --> 00:30:33,582 [Rings] 458 00:30:34,583 --> 00:30:36,668 - Chloe Sullivan. - [Clark] He's got Lois. 459 00:30:36,877 --> 00:30:39,046 Any psychic guesses on this guy's computer password? 460 00:30:39,254 --> 00:30:43,258 God, don't even try. He's probably got like a zillion layers of security on it. 461 00:30:43,425 --> 00:30:45,427 It's still warm. They must have just left. 462 00:30:46,261 --> 00:30:50,140 - The printer's still on. - Try pressing print again. 463 00:30:56,938 --> 00:30:58,857 Chloe, it's a fake passport for Lois. 464 00:30:59,066 --> 00:31:01,568 Think they're gonna try to smuggle her out of the country? 465 00:31:01,735 --> 00:31:05,030 Even if he does, I doubt he'll take her through an airport. 466 00:31:07,282 --> 00:31:10,410 Clark, there's a helipad on the roof. 467 00:31:10,494 --> 00:31:13,497 [Ominous music playing] 468 00:31:30,597 --> 00:31:33,308 We're stuck on something. 469 00:31:49,658 --> 00:31:52,285 Hey, 007. Nice of you to show up. 470 00:31:55,247 --> 00:31:57,582 I'll start assuming that means thank you. 471 00:32:05,006 --> 00:32:07,717 Looks like it got caught on the cable. 472 00:32:09,594 --> 00:32:11,513 This scumbag was about to air-cargo me 473 00:32:11,680 --> 00:32:14,057 to the honeymoon suite at the grope-a-cabana. 474 00:32:14,724 --> 00:32:16,852 I'm glad you're all right. 475 00:32:18,145 --> 00:32:22,357 Now, if you will release him, I'm afraid Mr. Lyon is free to go. 476 00:32:22,524 --> 00:32:23,942 What? 477 00:32:25,026 --> 00:32:27,112 You can't just let him walk away. 478 00:32:27,195 --> 00:32:29,281 Diplomatic immunity. 479 00:32:29,448 --> 00:32:31,825 As a consulate guest in our country, 480 00:32:31,992 --> 00:32:36,371 Mr. Lyon can't be arrested or tried for any crime he commits on our soil. 481 00:32:37,164 --> 00:32:40,417 Even murder. I'm sorry, I can't touch him. 482 00:32:41,793 --> 00:32:44,045 - Well, I can. - Aah! 483 00:32:44,546 --> 00:32:46,756 [Andre groans] 484 00:32:56,266 --> 00:32:57,934 [Sawyer] Some people live above the rules. 485 00:32:58,101 --> 00:33:00,395 Guess what. That's life in Metropolis. 486 00:33:00,562 --> 00:33:02,314 You want justice, 487 00:33:02,481 --> 00:33:05,066 I suggest you stay a little closer to home. 488 00:33:21,082 --> 00:33:22,083 [Door opens] 489 00:33:23,376 --> 00:33:24,711 [Lex] We'll finish this later. 490 00:33:24,878 --> 00:33:26,880 - [Man 1] All right. - [Man 2] Yes, sir. 491 00:33:28,798 --> 00:33:30,967 I just wanna say thank you. 492 00:33:32,135 --> 00:33:35,597 When I asked you to stay out of trouble, I thought that might include 493 00:33:35,764 --> 00:33:38,308 being caught at a strip club using my membership 494 00:33:38,475 --> 00:33:40,352 while I'm gearing up for a campaign. 495 00:33:40,519 --> 00:33:44,564 - I didn't mean to drag you into this. - Come on, Clark, who you kidding? 496 00:33:44,731 --> 00:33:48,735 You had me masterminding this plot before you walked through those doors. 497 00:33:48,944 --> 00:33:53,406 - I didn't think he was lying to me. - But you assumed I would. 498 00:33:54,866 --> 00:33:57,202 I can't believe that I looked up to Jack. 499 00:34:02,541 --> 00:34:05,210 Tell me what you remember about king David. 500 00:34:05,377 --> 00:34:07,003 Humor me. 501 00:34:08,171 --> 00:34:09,923 King David. 502 00:34:10,173 --> 00:34:12,008 He slew Goliath, saved his people. 503 00:34:12,175 --> 00:34:13,760 And aftennard, 504 00:34:13,927 --> 00:34:18,431 he saw a beautiful woman bathing and fell madly in love. 505 00:34:18,640 --> 00:34:22,477 Problem was, she turned out to be his best friend's wife. 506 00:34:22,561 --> 00:34:25,689 [Pensive music playing] 507 00:34:25,772 --> 00:34:28,358 So you know what our great hero did? 508 00:34:28,733 --> 00:34:32,612 He sent his best friend off to die in battle so he could have her to himself. 509 00:34:35,198 --> 00:34:37,534 Kind of leave that part out, don't they? 510 00:34:40,704 --> 00:34:43,832 We all need to believe in heroes, Clark. 511 00:34:44,291 --> 00:34:48,086 And even the best ones are far from perfect. 512 00:35:10,025 --> 00:35:12,611 Surprised to see your car out front. 513 00:35:13,236 --> 00:35:15,989 I thought you'd be gone now that you're clear of murder. 514 00:35:16,156 --> 00:35:18,950 I've been mulling over some pretty tough decisions. 515 00:35:19,075 --> 00:35:22,704 This seemed like a good place to get my bearings again. 516 00:35:23,830 --> 00:35:25,749 Have you talked to my dad yet? 517 00:35:25,915 --> 00:35:28,376 I'd say he did most of the talking. 518 00:35:28,543 --> 00:35:33,048 After 20 years, the man's still got a hell of a knack for the guilt trip, doesn't he? 519 00:35:33,590 --> 00:35:36,092 Usually works because he's right. 520 00:35:37,677 --> 00:35:41,931 Your father's always had pretty high expectations of the people around him. 521 00:35:42,098 --> 00:35:44,309 He's the one man I never wanted to disappoint. 522 00:35:45,560 --> 00:35:47,187 You should try being his son. 523 00:35:48,438 --> 00:35:52,233 The thing I always try to remember is, no matter how much he lays on... 524 00:35:52,942 --> 00:35:55,445 He never expects more than he expects of himself. 525 00:35:56,738 --> 00:35:58,823 You think your dad will ever forgive me? 526 00:36:01,076 --> 00:36:04,788 Yeah, I've given him a lot of trial runs in the forgiveness arena. 527 00:36:10,543 --> 00:36:13,588 Look, I know my dad's friendship means a lot to you... 528 00:36:15,006 --> 00:36:18,843 But there's a lot of other people out there who look up to you. 529 00:36:19,219 --> 00:36:23,556 I guess you can only pull off the disguise of being superhuman for so long, huh? 530 00:36:27,310 --> 00:36:28,812 What are you gonna do? 531 00:36:31,648 --> 00:36:33,858 I've called a press conference. 532 00:36:34,025 --> 00:36:35,360 I'm pulling out of the race. 533 00:36:54,879 --> 00:36:58,133 Going back to the city, facing all those reporters takes a lot of guts. 534 00:36:58,299 --> 00:37:00,343 After facing you, 535 00:37:00,510 --> 00:37:05,223 live feeds and bloodthirsty journalists are a walk in the park. 536 00:37:05,932 --> 00:37:10,895 Look, if we let a couple of rough days destroy over 25 years of friendship, 537 00:37:11,062 --> 00:37:14,274 then I guess we weren't as good of friends as I thought we were. 538 00:37:16,401 --> 00:37:18,403 Jack, if you're pulling out of this race 539 00:37:18,570 --> 00:37:21,740 because your old buddy can't seem to climb off of his pulpit, 540 00:37:21,906 --> 00:37:25,660 that's not what I wanted. All I really ask is that you be honest. 541 00:37:26,369 --> 00:37:29,956 I'm pulling out of the race because I'm no longer the best man for the job. 542 00:37:31,249 --> 00:37:33,293 Are you sure? 543 00:37:33,460 --> 00:37:36,463 If you wanna hang in there and fight, I'll be behind you 100 percent. 544 00:37:36,713 --> 00:37:38,256 I know. 545 00:37:38,715 --> 00:37:42,469 But all those things you said about me being loyal and trustworthy, 546 00:37:42,635 --> 00:37:45,138 and willing to take on the Luthors of the world... 547 00:37:45,305 --> 00:37:48,808 I might have been that man once, but I have to step aside 548 00:37:48,975 --> 00:37:52,187 when I see somebody who still embodies all those qualities. 549 00:37:52,353 --> 00:37:55,315 Jack, you can't seriously be talking about Lex Luthor. 550 00:37:56,107 --> 00:37:57,984 I'm talking about you, Jon. 551 00:38:00,278 --> 00:38:03,323 Kansas could use a senator like you. 552 00:38:25,136 --> 00:38:26,471 [Lois] Hey, Smallville. 553 00:38:26,638 --> 00:38:29,015 Your personal space is about to be reinstated. 554 00:38:29,182 --> 00:38:31,017 What are you doing? You just moved back in. 555 00:38:31,184 --> 00:38:34,354 Well, now that Lana's living with Chloe, I'm taking the place. 556 00:38:36,314 --> 00:38:38,233 You don't have a key to the apartment, do you? 557 00:38:38,399 --> 00:38:40,235 You know, now that you two have been doing it. 558 00:38:40,401 --> 00:38:41,444 [Lois clicks her tongue] 559 00:38:41,611 --> 00:38:43,238 - No, we, uh... - Good. 560 00:38:43,404 --> 00:38:45,698 I wouldn't want any surprise midnight visits. 561 00:38:46,449 --> 00:38:48,827 Anything I can do to make this move go faster? 562 00:38:48,910 --> 00:38:50,537 Pack your three closets of clothing? 563 00:38:50,703 --> 00:38:53,373 Burn your ioofa? Take your whitesnake collection to goodwill? 564 00:38:53,540 --> 00:38:55,166 You can take this. 565 00:38:55,333 --> 00:38:57,919 Come on, Smallville. Move it. 566 00:38:58,002 --> 00:39:01,005 [Brendan Benson's "cold hands (warm hearts)" Playing] 567 00:39:02,841 --> 00:39:04,717 [Speaking indistinctly] 568 00:39:06,845 --> 00:39:11,683 J“ cold hands, warm heart we just need some time apart... j“ 569 00:39:11,766 --> 00:39:15,562 you know, this is weird. I've spent so much time here with Lana. 570 00:39:15,728 --> 00:39:18,356 Clark, it's not like I'm taking her place, just her sublet. 571 00:39:18,523 --> 00:39:21,901 Okay, before I start any of the real heavy lifting, 572 00:39:22,068 --> 00:39:24,445 you have to indulge me for just a moment 573 00:39:24,612 --> 00:39:28,157 in my first daily planet byline. 574 00:39:32,370 --> 00:39:35,290 It's not exactly the torch, Clark. Page 73. 575 00:39:35,373 --> 00:39:39,168 J“ and don't tell me it's "just because"... j“ 576 00:39:39,586 --> 00:39:40,670 at the bottom. 577 00:39:41,754 --> 00:39:46,342 J“ all work, no play don't wanna go on this way... j“ 578 00:39:46,426 --> 00:39:48,386 - congratulations. - Congratulations. 579 00:39:50,722 --> 00:39:52,515 Thanks, you deserve half the credit. 580 00:39:52,724 --> 00:39:56,436 I'd still be playing point guard at the pet obituary hotline if it weren't for you two. 581 00:39:56,644 --> 00:39:59,063 Oh, it says here Interpol was able to arrest him 582 00:39:59,230 --> 00:40:01,232 due to an anonymous tip. 583 00:40:03,192 --> 00:40:05,695 - About that heavy lifting... - [Clark] Uh-huh. 584 00:40:06,446 --> 00:40:10,950 J“ if we can only take it this far... j“ 585 00:40:14,996 --> 00:40:18,458 look, I'm not great at this, so just keep your mouth shut and listen up. 586 00:40:20,001 --> 00:40:22,420 Even though I was kicking butt on the helicopter, 587 00:40:22,587 --> 00:40:24,172 it was nice to have backup. 588 00:40:24,339 --> 00:40:27,467 And you didn't have to come after me, but you always do. 589 00:40:27,634 --> 00:40:31,012 So I wanted to say thank you. You're a really good friend. 590 00:40:32,513 --> 00:40:35,099 Oh, and about the lap dance? 591 00:40:35,266 --> 00:40:37,977 If you decide to tell anybody about it, 592 00:40:38,144 --> 00:40:41,856 your Elmer Fudd night-light will make a very public appearance. 593 00:40:45,401 --> 00:40:47,320 Aye, aye... 594 00:40:48,279 --> 00:40:49,989 Sailor. 595 00:41:08,174 --> 00:41:11,177 [Theme music playing]