1 00:00:01,835 --> 00:00:03,712 I think that's him. 2 00:00:03,879 --> 00:00:05,631 Okay, let's go. 3 00:00:13,805 --> 00:00:16,433 Move it back, please! 4 00:00:44,294 --> 00:00:47,923 Clark, pick up the pace, somewhere between brisk walk and super-speed. 5 00:00:48,090 --> 00:00:50,217 The star witness testifies in 15 minutes. 6 00:00:50,425 --> 00:00:52,511 Not that I mind being your boy Friday, 7 00:00:52,678 --> 00:00:55,138 but I don't understand why you need an escort. 8 00:00:55,305 --> 00:00:58,684 I don't. I just thought a nice little courthouse field trip 9 00:00:58,892 --> 00:01:02,980 - might reignite the journalism spark. - Well, I hate to break it to you 10 00:01:03,146 --> 00:01:06,149 but my ace reporter days ended when I left the torch. 11 00:01:06,316 --> 00:01:09,611 All right, then consider it a much needed get off the farm pass. 12 00:01:09,778 --> 00:01:13,615 Clark, this has been the year from hell. That was before you broke up with Lana. 13 00:01:13,782 --> 00:01:16,493 There are only so many days you can hole yourself up 14 00:01:16,660 --> 00:01:20,247 - before I pull an intervention. - Wait, I am not holed up. 15 00:01:20,539 --> 00:01:22,624 It's just, ever since I found out 16 00:01:22,791 --> 00:01:26,336 that Lionel knows my secret, I've been waiting for a bomb to go off. 17 00:01:28,755 --> 00:01:31,425 Don't duck and cover yet. I mean, for all we know, 18 00:01:31,592 --> 00:01:33,302 he may never even light the fuse. 19 00:01:33,719 --> 00:01:35,470 This is Lionel Luthor we're talking about. 20 00:01:53,113 --> 00:01:54,323 You okay? 21 00:01:55,365 --> 00:01:56,700 You... 22 00:01:56,783 --> 00:01:58,243 You saved my life. 23 00:02:00,037 --> 00:02:03,498 - I don't know how to thank you. - I did what anybody else would have. 24 00:02:04,791 --> 00:02:07,836 I'm sorry, I have to go. Thank you again, really. 25 00:02:08,670 --> 00:02:10,130 Hey. 26 00:02:10,297 --> 00:02:12,466 Now, you couldn't do that on the farm. 27 00:02:12,633 --> 00:02:14,843 Thanks to you, he's got a new lease on life. 28 00:02:15,010 --> 00:02:16,511 Nice work. 29 00:02:22,851 --> 00:02:24,394 In here. 30 00:02:27,773 --> 00:02:29,608 Holding room checks out. 31 00:02:29,816 --> 00:02:32,444 - Witness has arrived safe and secure. - Copy that. 32 00:02:32,611 --> 00:02:36,198 There's only one way into this room. We're guarding it. Get your stuff on. 33 00:02:50,337 --> 00:02:52,464 Can I help you with that? 34 00:03:01,098 --> 00:03:03,350 All right, we're calling security. 35 00:03:05,519 --> 00:03:07,604 Man down. 36 00:03:08,939 --> 00:03:11,692 Man down, secure the area. 37 00:03:13,777 --> 00:03:16,863 - Man down, secure the area. - He's not breathing. 38 00:03:17,406 --> 00:03:19,449 Call an ambulance. 39 00:03:23,578 --> 00:03:28,583 J“ somebody save me j“ 40 00:03:30,085 --> 00:03:33,964 j“ let your warm hands break right through it j“ 41 00:03:34,047 --> 00:03:38,719 j“ somebody save me j“ 42 00:03:40,429 --> 00:03:44,224 j“ I don't care how you do it j“ 43 00:03:44,307 --> 00:03:48,812 -j“ just stay, stay j“ -j“ stay with me j“ 44 00:03:48,895 --> 00:03:54,526 j“ come on, I've been waiting for you j“ 45 00:03:54,609 --> 00:03:58,488 j“ to stay with me j“ 46 00:04:00,157 --> 00:04:04,745 j“ I made this whole world shine for you j“ 47 00:04:04,828 --> 00:04:08,957 j“ stay, stay j“ 48 00:04:09,040 --> 00:04:12,377 j“ come on j“ 49 00:04:16,673 --> 00:04:18,467 Give it up. 50 00:04:18,633 --> 00:04:20,761 Die samurai, die. 51 00:04:20,927 --> 00:04:22,554 Anyone want a piece of this? 52 00:04:26,725 --> 00:04:28,477 Lois. 53 00:04:28,560 --> 00:04:32,105 Too late, sucka! Yojimbo, you are mine. 54 00:04:32,314 --> 00:04:33,899 Lois! 55 00:04:35,609 --> 00:04:38,695 Oh, come on, Smallville, you killed me. 56 00:04:38,779 --> 00:04:40,822 - Where did all this come from? - Good question. 57 00:04:41,239 --> 00:04:43,450 I think there's a card somewhere. 58 00:04:44,034 --> 00:04:47,746 Looks like Christmas came early this year, in hi-def surround sound, no less. 59 00:04:48,246 --> 00:04:50,081 The delivery guys were unloading it. 60 00:04:50,665 --> 00:04:53,710 - You win a raffle or something? - Not that I know of. 61 00:04:55,337 --> 00:04:58,256 A-ha. There you go. "Clark." 62 00:04:58,465 --> 00:04:59,925 And, uh... 63 00:05:01,051 --> 00:05:02,719 - I'll just get to work. - Who's it from? 64 00:05:05,347 --> 00:05:07,557 I don't need a signature. This is from Lionel Luthor. 65 00:05:07,724 --> 00:05:10,185 Clark, I wouldn't jump to conclusions. 66 00:05:10,352 --> 00:05:12,145 I warned him to stay out of our lives. 67 00:05:12,312 --> 00:05:14,147 This is his way to buy himself back in. 68 00:05:14,314 --> 00:05:16,274 I really don't think Lionel would do this, 69 00:05:16,358 --> 00:05:18,693 but I'll go call and find out. 70 00:05:35,418 --> 00:05:37,337 Clark, do you remember that trial 71 00:05:37,504 --> 00:05:39,673 that was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances? 72 00:05:39,840 --> 00:05:43,260 The star witness was murdered in the basement of the courthouse. 73 00:05:43,426 --> 00:05:45,303 The basement? Are there any leads? 74 00:05:45,470 --> 00:05:48,056 Nothing. And now the prosecution has no case. 75 00:05:48,223 --> 00:05:50,851 Looks like this story has gone from legal to lethal. 76 00:05:51,017 --> 00:05:53,270 I guess this is a bad time to ask for a favor. 77 00:05:53,436 --> 00:05:55,772 You kidding? The times you've saved my butt, 78 00:05:55,939 --> 00:05:58,942 you can pull a coin from the favor bank any time. What's up? 79 00:05:59,109 --> 00:06:01,669 Someone sent me a 50-inch plasma with all the bells and whistles, 80 00:06:01,820 --> 00:06:03,530 forgot to sign the gift card. 81 00:06:03,697 --> 00:06:06,867 Clark, that's not a problem. That's winning the trifecta. 82 00:06:07,075 --> 00:06:08,618 - When's movie night? - Never. 83 00:06:08,785 --> 00:06:11,454 - I sent it all back. - No, you didn't. 84 00:06:11,663 --> 00:06:14,291 Yes, I did. I'm not gonna accept a gift like that 85 00:06:14,499 --> 00:06:16,251 when I don't know who it's from. 86 00:06:16,459 --> 00:06:19,462 I called Metro plasma. They won't give me any information. 87 00:06:19,629 --> 00:06:22,132 - Can you call them, get in their records? - Sure. 88 00:06:22,507 --> 00:06:25,093 It sounds like a move straight from Lionel Luthor. 89 00:06:25,302 --> 00:06:29,973 That's the thing that I thought. My mom called. He claims he had nothing to do with it. 90 00:06:30,181 --> 00:06:32,767 It looks like your secret Santa remains anonymous. 91 00:06:32,851 --> 00:06:37,480 They paid in cash. If not Lionel, what about Luthor Jr.? 92 00:06:37,731 --> 00:06:40,692 Lex? Why would he send me a home theater system? 93 00:06:41,109 --> 00:06:42,569 Maybe he's feeling guilty. 94 00:06:43,069 --> 00:06:44,571 Guilty about what? 95 00:06:45,780 --> 00:06:49,159 I don't know. I mean he hasn't exactly been the best friend lately. 96 00:06:49,326 --> 00:06:53,204 So he also has been known to try and win you over with expensive toys. 97 00:06:54,664 --> 00:06:57,584 He did say he wanted to try to find some common ground. 98 00:07:01,713 --> 00:07:03,006 I'm gonna go talk to him. 99 00:07:09,346 --> 00:07:12,265 What's the deal, senator? Do you not like kids? 100 00:07:12,432 --> 00:07:15,060 Because a no-vote on senator Kent's bill is like 101 00:07:15,226 --> 00:07:17,812 ripping the textbooks out of their sticky fingers. 102 00:07:18,271 --> 00:07:20,023 Thank you, senator. 103 00:07:21,024 --> 00:07:22,692 Bye, now. 104 00:07:29,532 --> 00:07:32,953 Official warning: I'm a third-degree black belt. 105 00:07:33,119 --> 00:07:35,664 That means I can't be liable for any funeral costs. 106 00:07:35,956 --> 00:07:38,833 Go easy on me. I'm a friend of Clark's. 107 00:07:39,042 --> 00:07:40,543 Are you his girlfriend? 108 00:07:40,794 --> 00:07:42,545 Not in this lifetime. 109 00:07:43,797 --> 00:07:45,924 I'm Lois. Lois Lane. 110 00:07:46,466 --> 00:07:48,635 Pleasure to meet you, Lois. 111 00:07:49,803 --> 00:07:52,389 - I'm Graham. - Hey. 112 00:07:53,348 --> 00:07:55,558 So where's the plasma? 113 00:07:55,767 --> 00:07:58,770 So you're the one who sent over all the high-tech Booty. 114 00:07:58,937 --> 00:08:02,440 You know, I was gonna keep it. Mr. I-can't-take-candy-from-strangers 115 00:08:02,607 --> 00:08:04,943 took everything back this morning. 116 00:08:06,569 --> 00:08:09,531 - That's odd. - That's Clark Kent. 117 00:08:10,323 --> 00:08:13,034 Can I ask why you're playing daddy warbucks with the guy? 118 00:08:13,201 --> 00:08:16,204 Because in my world, friends don't give friends $20,000 toys. 119 00:08:17,497 --> 00:08:19,290 In my world they do. 120 00:08:19,457 --> 00:08:23,003 - Is Clark around? - No, not at the moment. 121 00:08:23,169 --> 00:08:26,923 Of course, he never stays gone for too long, so... 122 00:08:27,090 --> 00:08:29,676 If you wanna hang out, you're more than welcome. 123 00:08:52,365 --> 00:08:54,909 I see you stepped up your security. 124 00:08:58,371 --> 00:09:01,624 I had to make a pretty good case before they'd let me in. 125 00:09:01,833 --> 00:09:04,753 You're not an easy person to say no to. 126 00:09:05,462 --> 00:09:07,255 I couldn't wait any longer. 127 00:09:07,338 --> 00:09:08,965 I've been sitting by the phone. 128 00:09:12,510 --> 00:09:14,554 What'd you find out in DC? 129 00:09:14,971 --> 00:09:16,014 Oh, uh... 130 00:09:16,890 --> 00:09:19,684 A lot of plausible deniability. 131 00:09:19,851 --> 00:09:21,728 From the Pentagon to the white house, 132 00:09:21,895 --> 00:09:25,398 no one can verify the existence of Milton fine. 133 00:09:25,940 --> 00:09:27,901 He works in a covert branch of the government. 134 00:09:28,068 --> 00:09:30,028 Maybe it's more covert than we think. 135 00:09:30,236 --> 00:09:32,113 If he even works there at all. 136 00:09:32,322 --> 00:09:35,992 Those classified documents he gave you, you think they're forgeries? 137 00:09:36,242 --> 00:09:39,954 No, I had them authenticated, but that doesn't mean anything. 138 00:09:40,205 --> 00:09:42,791 We have no idea who this guy really is. 139 00:09:46,127 --> 00:09:49,047 Don't worry. I'll find out. 140 00:09:54,052 --> 00:09:56,763 You know, I was only gone for a week... 141 00:09:57,347 --> 00:09:59,432 But I actually got a little homesick. 142 00:10:00,892 --> 00:10:04,020 What's so special about Smallville? 143 00:10:04,813 --> 00:10:06,731 Oh, I don't know. 144 00:10:07,482 --> 00:10:09,067 Cows. 145 00:10:09,234 --> 00:10:12,946 Cornfields. Wide open spaces. 146 00:10:15,365 --> 00:10:17,450 I missed you too. 147 00:10:20,161 --> 00:10:22,455 You have no idea. 148 00:11:14,340 --> 00:11:15,508 Hey. 149 00:11:16,092 --> 00:11:20,597 Riddle me this: How does an assassin get in a completely sealed room unseen? 150 00:11:20,805 --> 00:11:22,265 You knew, didn't you? 151 00:11:22,765 --> 00:11:24,434 No, that's why it's a riddle. 152 00:11:24,642 --> 00:11:29,397 I asked you how Lana was doing and you avoided the subject like the plague. 153 00:11:30,982 --> 00:11:33,401 You knew about her and Lex. 154 00:11:34,944 --> 00:11:37,280 I'm sorry, Clark. 155 00:11:37,447 --> 00:11:40,074 But I didn't think it was my place to get involved. 156 00:11:40,283 --> 00:11:42,118 You're supposed to be my friend. 157 00:11:42,744 --> 00:11:44,746 - I am your friend. - You are? 158 00:11:44,913 --> 00:11:47,749 - Then why didn't you say anything? - I'm Lana's friend too. 159 00:11:47,916 --> 00:11:49,792 And she asked me to keep it a secret. 160 00:11:49,959 --> 00:11:51,839 I thought you of all people would respect that. 161 00:11:51,920 --> 00:11:54,005 You know how dangerous Lex is. 162 00:11:54,088 --> 00:11:56,466 Any friend of Lana's would never let her get involved. 163 00:11:56,549 --> 00:11:58,343 I wasn'tjumping forjoy. 164 00:11:58,885 --> 00:12:01,304 But Lana's a big girl. Where are you going? 165 00:12:02,513 --> 00:12:04,390 Clark, where are you going? 166 00:12:04,557 --> 00:12:07,101 Lana has no idea what she's getting herself into. 167 00:12:07,310 --> 00:12:09,270 Let me remind you that you broke up with her. 168 00:12:09,437 --> 00:12:12,649 That means Lana can date whoever she wants without your permission. 169 00:12:12,857 --> 00:12:14,943 I know. But I still care about her. 170 00:12:15,109 --> 00:12:17,946 And I don't wannajust stand by and watch her get hurt. 171 00:12:18,446 --> 00:12:22,408 Look, I hate to be the one to say this, but you don't have a choice. 172 00:12:43,596 --> 00:12:45,640 Let me guess... 173 00:12:50,645 --> 00:12:54,440 Bad breakup? I've had a few of those. 174 00:12:54,649 --> 00:12:56,567 You're the guy from the courthouse. 175 00:12:56,776 --> 00:12:58,194 You're a tough man to please. 176 00:12:58,361 --> 00:13:00,530 What's the problem, you don't watch TV? 177 00:13:00,738 --> 00:13:05,368 - Wait, you sent that? - You saved my life. 178 00:13:05,535 --> 00:13:09,914 If it wasn't for Clark Kent, I'd be in a morgue with tire tracks across my forehead. 179 00:13:10,081 --> 00:13:12,125 It's the least I can do. 180 00:13:13,918 --> 00:13:17,338 But how did you find me? I never told you my name. 181 00:13:17,505 --> 00:13:19,716 That press pass around your neck did. 182 00:13:19,882 --> 00:13:22,802 And the fact that I'm familiar with the area led me straight here. 183 00:13:23,428 --> 00:13:26,639 - Oh, you're from Smallville. - Drove through last year on business. 184 00:13:26,806 --> 00:13:29,767 Clark, if the big screen's not your thing, what is? 185 00:13:30,059 --> 00:13:32,895 Help me out here. There must be something I can do for you. 186 00:13:34,314 --> 00:13:37,650 Your thank-you is fine. I appreciate the gesture. 187 00:13:37,817 --> 00:13:39,819 You don't need to repay me. 188 00:13:40,361 --> 00:13:42,196 This isn't about you, Clark. 189 00:13:42,363 --> 00:13:43,823 It's about me. 190 00:13:43,990 --> 00:13:46,617 I don't ever like to be in debt. And the fact is... 191 00:13:46,784 --> 00:13:48,703 I owe you my life. 192 00:13:49,162 --> 00:13:50,496 Let me buy you dinner. 193 00:13:50,705 --> 00:13:54,876 - I'm staying in Metropolis. I'll take you. - Thanks, but really, I'm okay. 194 00:13:55,251 --> 00:13:58,296 You're hanging out in a barn alone 195 00:13:58,463 --> 00:14:00,506 in the middle of nowhere. 196 00:14:00,798 --> 00:14:03,092 That doesn't seem too okay to me. 197 00:14:17,148 --> 00:14:19,859 Hey, come on, over here. 198 00:14:21,277 --> 00:14:23,738 Looks like the chicken finally flew the Coop. 199 00:14:23,905 --> 00:14:25,656 Getting worried about you, man. 200 00:14:25,823 --> 00:14:28,534 We were going to dinner. What's going on with the party? 201 00:14:28,701 --> 00:14:30,286 Made a killing the other day 202 00:14:30,453 --> 00:14:32,455 and it's all thanks to Clark Kent. 203 00:14:32,622 --> 00:14:36,125 - You thirsty? How about a mojito? - No, thanks, I'm good. 204 00:14:36,292 --> 00:14:38,503 - What exactly do you do? - I'm a headhunter. 205 00:14:38,669 --> 00:14:41,964 I travel the world tracking people down, you know, forjobs. 206 00:14:42,131 --> 00:14:44,050 I'd like you to meet my date. 207 00:14:44,926 --> 00:14:47,220 Hey, good to see you! 208 00:14:47,720 --> 00:14:49,055 Lois. 209 00:14:49,680 --> 00:14:51,849 - Smallville. - We met out at your house. 210 00:14:52,767 --> 00:14:55,311 I couldn't disappear without seeing her again. 211 00:14:56,229 --> 00:14:58,231 Lois, can I talk to you for a second? 212 00:14:58,439 --> 00:15:00,900 - How about later? - It's fine. 213 00:15:01,109 --> 00:15:02,860 I'll be right back. 214 00:15:04,195 --> 00:15:05,635 What are you doing here? 215 00:15:05,696 --> 00:15:06,739 Lois. 216 00:15:06,906 --> 00:15:09,283 Look, Clark, I happen to actually like this guy. 217 00:15:09,450 --> 00:15:11,702 So do me one favor and pretend not to know me. 218 00:15:11,869 --> 00:15:13,204 -Lois... 219 00:15:16,791 --> 00:15:20,086 Hey, pal, you gotta check out the view from the balcony. 220 00:15:20,294 --> 00:15:23,256 Um, you know, I'm not crazy about heights. 221 00:15:23,423 --> 00:15:26,008 Trust me. It's worth it. 222 00:15:26,259 --> 00:15:28,219 Oh, good, I can make it. 223 00:15:28,386 --> 00:15:30,888 I just got a pretty big account. 224 00:15:40,982 --> 00:15:43,067 Beautiful night, huh? 225 00:15:45,903 --> 00:15:47,280 Yeah, it is. 226 00:15:48,614 --> 00:15:50,366 I'm Gia. 227 00:15:50,867 --> 00:15:52,994 Hi, Gia. 228 00:15:54,120 --> 00:15:57,457 - I'm Clark. - I know. 229 00:15:57,957 --> 00:16:00,042 Guy like you... 230 00:16:00,209 --> 00:16:02,378 You must have a girlfriend, huh? 231 00:16:03,212 --> 00:16:05,756 Me? I... 232 00:16:06,757 --> 00:16:07,800 Don't 233 00:16:07,967 --> 00:16:09,886 do you wanna take a tour? 234 00:16:10,344 --> 00:16:14,515 I hear the view from the bedroom is even better than the balcony. 235 00:16:20,104 --> 00:16:25,860 J“ I should, I don't, I won't, [can't give in... j“ 236 00:16:25,943 --> 00:16:27,695 what's wrong? 237 00:16:28,196 --> 00:16:30,156 I don't even know you. 238 00:16:31,324 --> 00:16:33,409 That's okay. 239 00:16:34,911 --> 00:16:37,914 Graham warned me you might be shy. 240 00:16:42,126 --> 00:16:45,213 He wants you to have a good time. 241 00:16:52,845 --> 00:16:55,640 I'm sorry, I think there's a misunderstanding. 242 00:16:57,433 --> 00:16:59,143 I should go. 243 00:17:04,023 --> 00:17:06,400 Whoa, whoa, what happened? Where are you going? 244 00:17:06,901 --> 00:17:10,196 Look, if you wanna do me a favor, consider us even. I gotta go. 245 00:17:10,363 --> 00:17:11,906 Look, Clark, I apologize. 246 00:17:12,073 --> 00:17:15,201 I thought Gia was just what the doctor ordered. But I was wrong. 247 00:17:15,368 --> 00:17:17,954 You're a lot deeper than I gave you credit for. 248 00:17:18,120 --> 00:17:20,456 You must have really loved your ex. 249 00:17:21,332 --> 00:17:23,876 What's the problem? Let's get you two back together. 250 00:17:24,085 --> 00:17:27,380 - It's a little late for that. - It's never too late. 251 00:17:27,588 --> 00:17:30,007 It is when she's already with someone else. 252 00:17:30,299 --> 00:17:32,718 That might make it difficult but not impossible. 253 00:17:32,885 --> 00:17:36,013 - Who's the lucky bastard? - Someone I used to call my friend. 254 00:17:38,683 --> 00:17:41,143 That's not crossing the line. 255 00:17:41,978 --> 00:17:43,437 That's just plain wrong. 256 00:17:43,646 --> 00:17:47,024 Yeah, well, if you knew Lex Luthor you wouldn't be surprised. 257 00:17:47,817 --> 00:17:51,153 That billionaire might be with her now, but don't lose faith, Clark. 258 00:17:51,445 --> 00:17:54,574 If it's meant to be, things have a way of working themselves out. 259 00:17:55,950 --> 00:17:58,578 - Well, I hope you're right. - I know I am. 260 00:17:58,995 --> 00:18:00,913 I'm always right. 261 00:18:08,879 --> 00:18:11,340 Rest assured, fine, we're close. 262 00:18:11,507 --> 00:18:15,094 Viruses are being genetically spliced as we speak. 263 00:18:55,760 --> 00:18:56,969 Lex! 264 00:19:05,936 --> 00:19:07,938 Help! Help, please! 265 00:19:09,398 --> 00:19:11,609 Call an ambulance. Hurry. 266 00:19:13,819 --> 00:19:17,323 Lex, it's gonna be okay. 267 00:20:07,915 --> 00:20:10,751 Chloe called me. She told me what happened. 268 00:20:12,586 --> 00:20:14,422 How's he doing? 269 00:20:15,464 --> 00:20:17,508 Luckily, his trachea didn't collapse. 270 00:20:17,675 --> 00:20:20,094 And the doctor sedated him for the pain. 271 00:20:20,553 --> 00:20:24,724 - Uh, where's Lionel? - Lionel's on his way from Singapore. 272 00:20:25,516 --> 00:20:28,811 You're a good friend for staying here with him like this. 273 00:20:34,316 --> 00:20:37,278 Someone should be with him when he wakes up. 274 00:20:40,281 --> 00:20:41,991 Of course. 275 00:20:45,369 --> 00:20:46,954 Do they know who did this? 276 00:20:47,580 --> 00:20:49,874 I gave them a full description. 277 00:20:50,082 --> 00:20:51,709 You were there when it happened? 278 00:20:51,876 --> 00:20:55,796 I was returning some books and I walked in on the attack. 279 00:21:01,802 --> 00:21:03,220 What does the guy look like? 280 00:21:04,054 --> 00:21:06,056 Um, dark hair, dark eyes. 281 00:21:06,223 --> 00:21:09,727 About 6 feet tall. Was wearing a black trench coat. 282 00:21:12,271 --> 00:21:14,648 Clark, he seemed to vanish into thin air. 283 00:21:29,872 --> 00:21:31,499 Quite a sweet tooth you got there. 284 00:21:32,124 --> 00:21:34,335 My dentist would agree. 285 00:21:35,211 --> 00:21:37,838 - I thought you were heading out. - I was. 286 00:21:38,005 --> 00:21:41,425 But I couldn't get a certain someone out of my mind, 287 00:21:41,592 --> 00:21:45,554 someone with a beautiful smile and apparently a lot of cavities. 288 00:21:46,430 --> 00:21:49,391 Look, if you think I'm blushing, I'm just a little sunburned. 289 00:21:49,558 --> 00:21:52,436 Well, if you're not too busy applying the aloe Vera, 290 00:21:52,603 --> 00:21:54,480 you wanna go see coldplay with me? 291 00:21:54,980 --> 00:21:58,150 Tonight? Wow, they're playing in Metropolis? 292 00:21:58,526 --> 00:22:01,320 Actually, Chicago. I chartered a jet. 293 00:22:01,487 --> 00:22:03,614 We'll have dinner on it. You like Italian? 294 00:22:04,031 --> 00:22:07,827 Graham, if you wanna go out, you don't have to play the jet-setter card. 295 00:22:09,620 --> 00:22:11,080 It's not a card. 296 00:22:11,247 --> 00:22:12,581 It's a reality. 297 00:22:12,748 --> 00:22:15,334 I work for large corporations that take good care of me. 298 00:22:16,460 --> 00:22:18,254 I should think about getting a job 299 00:22:18,420 --> 00:22:20,756 in the whole corporate headhunting business. 300 00:22:20,923 --> 00:22:23,092 - Sounds like a load of fun. - It is. 301 00:22:23,384 --> 00:22:25,928 But it can get a little cutthroat. 302 00:22:26,095 --> 00:22:27,888 So, what do you say? 303 00:22:29,056 --> 00:22:33,936 Look, I love jetting off to coldplay concerts like the next girl but, really, 304 00:22:34,103 --> 00:22:37,940 I'm just as happy going down to Jo's for some foggybottom burgers. 305 00:22:38,107 --> 00:22:39,817 Then I'll tell you what. 306 00:22:40,192 --> 00:22:42,653 We'll have foggybottom burgers on the plane. 307 00:22:43,863 --> 00:22:45,447 Pick you up at 6? 308 00:22:47,074 --> 00:22:48,659 I'll be wearing my glass slippers. 309 00:23:12,016 --> 00:23:14,184 Afraid the party's over. 310 00:23:14,810 --> 00:23:17,980 Clark, you know Lois well. Is she a candy or flowers kind of girl? 311 00:23:21,275 --> 00:23:22,985 Me? Why would I do that? 312 00:23:23,193 --> 00:23:26,113 You have some sick idea you'd be doing me a favor. 313 00:23:26,488 --> 00:23:27,907 Well... 314 00:23:28,324 --> 00:23:30,034 You do have to admit 315 00:23:30,242 --> 00:23:33,370 if Lex was out of the picture and Lana was as free as a bird... 316 00:23:33,871 --> 00:23:35,539 I'm taking you to the police. 317 00:23:44,924 --> 00:23:47,718 I guess I'm not the only one who's got a little secret. 318 00:23:55,601 --> 00:23:58,938 If your meteor-challenged friend tried to kill Lex to repay a favor, 319 00:23:59,104 --> 00:24:01,565 it's not the first time he's murdered someone. 320 00:24:01,732 --> 00:24:03,609 In fact, he might even be the chameleon. 321 00:24:04,109 --> 00:24:05,444 Who's the chameleon? 322 00:24:06,070 --> 00:24:08,781 Hitman for hire. Number eight on the FBI's top 40 323 00:24:08,948 --> 00:24:11,075 and climbing the charts. 324 00:24:11,450 --> 00:24:14,328 He's also the prime suspect for the courthouse murder. 325 00:24:14,411 --> 00:24:16,121 Which was after I saved Graham. 326 00:24:17,957 --> 00:24:21,710 His trademark is getting to his victims in highly secure locations. 327 00:24:21,877 --> 00:24:23,212 He leaves no prints, 328 00:24:23,420 --> 00:24:27,257 no images on surveillance cameras, and no clues. 329 00:24:27,424 --> 00:24:30,552 Meteor power would explain it. He said he'd been in Smallville. 330 00:24:32,388 --> 00:24:36,475 Well, unfortunately, there's no record of camouflage power on the wall of weird. 331 00:24:36,642 --> 00:24:38,936 And the name Graham Garrett didn't get any hits. 332 00:24:39,103 --> 00:24:40,854 This guy's totally off the grid. 333 00:24:41,230 --> 00:24:43,732 If I hadn't saved him, that witness would be alive 334 00:24:43,899 --> 00:24:46,068 and Lex wouldn't be in the hospital. 335 00:24:46,235 --> 00:24:48,737 - I gotta stop him. - Well, it's easier said than done. 336 00:24:48,904 --> 00:24:51,824 When you're a wanted man, invisibility really comes in handy. 337 00:24:51,991 --> 00:24:56,286 Every law enforcement agency has been after him for the last year. 338 00:24:56,495 --> 00:24:58,330 I'm no typical law enforcement agency. 339 00:24:58,497 --> 00:25:00,374 Clark, don't get too cocky. 340 00:25:00,666 --> 00:25:04,837 Not only does this guy know your power, he could very well know your weakness. 341 00:25:05,004 --> 00:25:07,089 How would he know about the meteor rocks? 342 00:25:07,256 --> 00:25:09,466 Clark, he's the ultimate fly on the wall. 343 00:25:09,675 --> 00:25:13,929 And he's buzzing over to the Talon later on tonight for his date with Lois. 344 00:25:14,138 --> 00:25:15,681 I gotta call and warn her. 345 00:26:22,039 --> 00:26:23,582 Hello? 346 00:27:08,377 --> 00:27:10,504 What are you doing here? 347 00:27:10,671 --> 00:27:12,965 Lois, I've been calling, knocking on the door. 348 00:27:13,132 --> 00:27:15,968 - How long have you been in there? - About an hour and a half. 349 00:27:16,135 --> 00:27:18,178 - What? - Hey. 350 00:27:18,387 --> 00:27:20,097 You weren't in my bathroom, were you? 351 00:27:20,264 --> 00:27:21,932 I just walked in the apartment. 352 00:27:22,558 --> 00:27:25,102 That's weird. I could've sworn someone was in there. 353 00:27:26,228 --> 00:27:30,107 - Graham. - You're blaming Graham? It's pathetic. 354 00:27:30,274 --> 00:27:31,775 If you see him, stay away. 355 00:27:31,859 --> 00:27:34,987 Why do you feel the need to lob a grenade at every guy I date? 356 00:27:35,320 --> 00:27:36,822 Quiet. 357 00:27:40,576 --> 00:27:42,161 He's here. 358 00:28:17,404 --> 00:28:19,698 Amazing what you can learn as a fly on the wall. 359 00:28:20,073 --> 00:28:23,452 These meteors that fell from the sky the day I drove through town, 360 00:28:23,660 --> 00:28:24,912 they might hurt you... 361 00:28:25,412 --> 00:28:28,248 But they gave me the greatest life I could ever ask for. 362 00:28:28,457 --> 00:28:30,709 You were in Smallville the day of the shower? 363 00:28:30,876 --> 00:28:32,878 Luckiest day of my life. 364 00:28:33,170 --> 00:28:35,339 Think using your power to be a hero's a rush? 365 00:28:35,881 --> 00:28:37,466 Nothing beats using them to kill. 366 00:28:37,674 --> 00:28:39,384 I saved your life. 367 00:28:40,052 --> 00:28:41,762 You should have taken the plasma. 368 00:28:42,387 --> 00:28:45,015 Now that my identity's in jeopardy, I have no choice. 369 00:28:45,307 --> 00:28:48,852 I have to get rid of you, Lex, and Lana. 370 00:28:49,061 --> 00:28:52,064 - No. - They saw who I was, Clark. 371 00:28:52,606 --> 00:28:54,566 In my work, you don't leave loose ends. 372 00:28:54,733 --> 00:28:56,568 You'll never get away with it. 373 00:28:56,777 --> 00:28:58,278 I always do. 374 00:29:19,424 --> 00:29:20,884 - Hey. - Shh. 375 00:29:22,261 --> 00:29:24,179 You're not supposed to talk. 376 00:29:24,554 --> 00:29:27,015 I'm not supposed to do a lot of things. 377 00:29:29,851 --> 00:29:31,603 Did they catch the guy? 378 00:29:31,770 --> 00:29:33,355 No, not yet. 379 00:29:33,647 --> 00:29:35,565 But they're going to. 380 00:29:36,400 --> 00:29:38,902 Lex, I don't understand who would want to do this. 381 00:29:39,111 --> 00:29:40,904 Pick a number. 382 00:29:41,613 --> 00:29:45,075 There are a lot of people who want to see me breathe my last breath. 383 00:29:45,742 --> 00:29:48,453 But I'm not going to make it easy for them. 384 00:29:50,872 --> 00:29:53,375 I have too much to live for. 385 00:29:58,505 --> 00:29:59,965 Thanks for being here. 386 00:30:01,174 --> 00:30:05,637 As you can see, there's not exactly a crowd of well-wishers 387 00:30:05,804 --> 00:30:08,223 knocking down the door to be at my bedside. 388 00:30:08,390 --> 00:30:11,935 Actually, I wasn't your only visitor. 389 00:30:12,477 --> 00:30:14,479 Clark stopped by earlier. 390 00:30:15,480 --> 00:30:16,815 Really? 391 00:30:23,447 --> 00:30:27,909 It's too bad it takes a near-death experience to bring old friends together. 392 00:30:30,871 --> 00:30:32,873 Did you tell him about us? 393 00:30:36,710 --> 00:30:38,837 I don't owe Clark anything, Lex. 394 00:30:39,004 --> 00:30:40,672 Especially the truth. 395 00:30:40,964 --> 00:30:43,342 I know you're angry at him. 396 00:30:43,633 --> 00:30:47,971 - But he deserves a modicum of respect. - This isn't about anger. 397 00:30:49,056 --> 00:30:52,017 I'll tell him when I'm ready, on my own terms. 398 00:30:52,184 --> 00:30:56,480 Lana, don't let him find out from someone else first. 399 00:31:07,532 --> 00:31:09,826 Lois! Hey. Where's Clark? 400 00:31:10,035 --> 00:31:12,788 No clue. He just busted in here, warned me about Graham 401 00:31:12,954 --> 00:31:14,581 - and took off. - Any idea where? 402 00:31:14,790 --> 00:31:16,458 I wasn't exactly paying attention. 403 00:31:16,625 --> 00:31:19,294 To be honest, I am starting to get a little tired 404 00:31:19,461 --> 00:31:23,799 of him thinking I need his approval just to go on a simple date. 405 00:31:23,965 --> 00:31:26,635 Can you tell me why Clark Kent is so obsessed with my love life? 406 00:31:26,843 --> 00:31:28,303 Lois... 407 00:31:28,470 --> 00:31:30,180 Graham's a killer. 408 00:31:30,389 --> 00:31:32,766 A professional hitman. 409 00:31:33,683 --> 00:31:36,645 - Of course he is. - We need to find Clark. 410 00:31:40,148 --> 00:31:42,692 Clark! Clark! 411 00:31:42,859 --> 00:31:45,153 Waitress said he ran out back. He can't be far. 412 00:31:45,362 --> 00:31:47,155 You'd be surprised. 413 00:31:50,075 --> 00:31:51,284 Hey, Smallville! 414 00:32:02,254 --> 00:32:04,339 - Clark? - Clark? 415 00:32:07,509 --> 00:32:10,303 - Smallville! - Oh, my god. 416 00:32:10,512 --> 00:32:12,055 Oh, my god. 417 00:32:12,222 --> 00:32:13,849 Oh, god. Jesus. 418 00:32:14,015 --> 00:32:16,435 Oh, my... Clark! Clark! 419 00:32:17,811 --> 00:32:19,521 Damn it. 420 00:32:21,523 --> 00:32:22,523 Come on, Clark. 421 00:32:23,817 --> 00:32:25,235 - Hey, are you okay? - Wake up. 422 00:32:25,444 --> 00:32:27,028 Clark, wake up. 423 00:32:30,532 --> 00:32:32,367 He's going after Lex and Lana. 424 00:33:01,438 --> 00:33:02,898 Is everything okay? 425 00:33:08,153 --> 00:33:11,031 I just thought you were somebody else. 426 00:33:11,239 --> 00:33:12,991 It's just me... 427 00:33:13,158 --> 00:33:15,452 Bringing you a little comfort. 428 00:33:20,790 --> 00:33:23,960 I thought you'd prefer these to the uncomfortable hospital garb. 429 00:33:24,878 --> 00:33:26,505 They're perfect. 430 00:33:38,391 --> 00:33:40,143 - Lex? - Lana. 431 00:33:40,310 --> 00:33:42,354 - What's happening? - Get behind me. 432 00:34:27,857 --> 00:34:29,651 Lana, run. Run! Go! 433 00:34:56,094 --> 00:34:58,096 You saved my life. 434 00:35:25,040 --> 00:35:27,334 - Good morning, senator. - Hi. 435 00:35:28,585 --> 00:35:30,378 Good news. 436 00:35:30,545 --> 00:35:33,798 - You have senator wickman's vote. - That's great, Lois. 437 00:35:34,132 --> 00:35:36,801 So how are you? Clark told me what happened. 438 00:35:37,594 --> 00:35:38,928 Me? I'm fine. 439 00:35:39,888 --> 00:35:42,474 Getting swept off my feet by a notorious hitman 440 00:35:42,641 --> 00:35:45,310 is just my way of living la vida loca. 441 00:35:45,477 --> 00:35:48,229 There's no way you could have known the truth about him. 442 00:35:48,396 --> 00:35:52,150 Maybe. But it does confirm a very disturbing trend in my life. 443 00:35:52,317 --> 00:35:54,819 And as much as I'd like to deny it, 444 00:35:55,070 --> 00:35:58,239 I seem to be a magnet for guys on america's most wanted. 445 00:35:58,448 --> 00:36:00,742 Oh, I don't believe that. 446 00:36:00,909 --> 00:36:03,745 Trust me, you don't wanna see the rap sheets. 447 00:36:06,164 --> 00:36:08,750 Why can't I meet a decent guy from a decent family, 448 00:36:08,917 --> 00:36:11,544 who happens not to be a psychopath? 449 00:36:12,170 --> 00:36:13,755 Oh, Lois. 450 00:36:19,260 --> 00:36:20,595 You know... 451 00:36:20,804 --> 00:36:25,308 When I was your age I wasn't dating prince charmings either. 452 00:36:29,020 --> 00:36:31,940 I used to attract the dark, mysterious type too. 453 00:36:32,107 --> 00:36:33,650 Until I met Jonathan. 454 00:36:35,235 --> 00:36:37,237 See, what worries me is that 455 00:36:37,404 --> 00:36:40,490 when my Jonathan finally does come around, 456 00:36:40,657 --> 00:36:43,618 I'll be looking the other way and I'll miss him completely. 457 00:36:45,537 --> 00:36:48,289 Well, you have to keep a closer watch. 458 00:36:49,040 --> 00:36:52,836 You know, I think we go through these bad relationships for a reason. 459 00:36:52,919 --> 00:36:57,048 Well, if there's a good reason for all the pain and aggravation, I'm dying to know. 460 00:36:58,258 --> 00:37:01,386 Maybe you have to get through all the wrong men 461 00:37:01,553 --> 00:37:04,222 so you can recognize the right one. 462 00:37:26,286 --> 00:37:28,997 Congratulations on your first front-page byline. 463 00:37:29,205 --> 00:37:31,082 Yeah, and you deserve all the credit. 464 00:37:33,084 --> 00:37:36,713 If saving strangers gets people killed, it's not the business I wanna be in. 465 00:37:36,796 --> 00:37:39,174 Do you have a choice? I'm nowhere near super 466 00:37:39,340 --> 00:37:41,801 but if I see someone drowning, I'll throw a rope. 467 00:37:41,885 --> 00:37:44,512 And what if that person's a killer, Chloe? 468 00:37:44,679 --> 00:37:46,890 What if the world would actually be better off? 469 00:37:47,265 --> 00:37:49,893 That's still... That's not your choice to make. 470 00:37:50,059 --> 00:37:52,771 I mean, ask a doctor, or a firefighter 471 00:37:52,937 --> 00:37:54,564 or anyone in the hero business. 472 00:37:54,647 --> 00:37:57,233 You save first and you ask questions later. 473 00:37:57,442 --> 00:38:00,111 Yeah. I guess you're right. 474 00:38:00,528 --> 00:38:02,530 It's just not always that easy. 475 00:38:03,072 --> 00:38:06,409 Especially when the person you're saving is Lex Luthor. 476 00:38:09,454 --> 00:38:11,664 I should never have questioned your friendship. 477 00:38:12,957 --> 00:38:15,585 You were angry. And I understand. 478 00:38:15,752 --> 00:38:20,173 It's not a walk in the park to see the one you love in the arms of someone else. 479 00:38:24,344 --> 00:38:26,888 Of all the people in the world, why Lex? 480 00:38:27,388 --> 00:38:30,308 Just like you can't pick and choose the people you save, 481 00:38:30,475 --> 00:38:33,978 you can't control who your ex-girlfriend dates. That's the way it is. 482 00:38:37,190 --> 00:38:39,818 You have no idea how hard it was to see them like that. 483 00:38:43,112 --> 00:38:45,198 It's like I couldn't breathe. 484 00:38:49,285 --> 00:38:51,913 I'm sorry you had to find out that way. 485 00:38:52,080 --> 00:38:54,624 I know how much it must have hurt. 486 00:38:55,124 --> 00:38:57,460 But you know, Lana's moved on. 487 00:38:58,127 --> 00:39:01,339 Maybe it's time you started doing the same thing. 488 00:39:26,531 --> 00:39:28,491 I thought you loved that telescope. 489 00:39:33,955 --> 00:39:35,999 Doesn't work anymore. 490 00:39:40,169 --> 00:39:42,881 Lex got out of the hospital today. 491 00:39:42,964 --> 00:39:44,799 Well, that's great. 492 00:39:45,633 --> 00:39:47,468 He's a lucky guy. 493 00:39:47,635 --> 00:39:50,096 Clark, when you and I were together, 494 00:39:50,263 --> 00:39:53,766 nothing bothered me more than when you were less than honest with me. 495 00:39:53,933 --> 00:39:55,977 And I don't wanna be like that. 496 00:40:02,609 --> 00:40:04,193 That's a good choice. 497 00:40:05,278 --> 00:40:07,071 At the hospital, 498 00:40:07,238 --> 00:40:10,116 when I told you I was at the mansion to return books, 499 00:40:10,283 --> 00:40:12,035 I was lying. 500 00:40:13,870 --> 00:40:16,831 Lex and I have actually been spending a lot of time together. 501 00:40:19,542 --> 00:40:21,794 You know, I kind of noticed. 502 00:40:23,963 --> 00:40:26,049 Clark, it's more than that. 503 00:40:26,299 --> 00:40:27,634 We're seeing each other. 504 00:40:30,845 --> 00:40:34,307 And I thought that it would be best if you heard it from me first. 505 00:40:43,858 --> 00:40:46,361 Lana, I know you don't wanna hear this... 506 00:40:46,945 --> 00:40:48,279 Especially from me. 507 00:40:50,365 --> 00:40:53,326 - You can't trust Lex. - And I could trust you? 508 00:40:53,952 --> 00:40:56,412 I just don't wanna see you get hurt. 509 00:40:58,122 --> 00:41:01,918 I know you think you're being some kind of a hero, Clark, 510 00:41:02,377 --> 00:41:04,379 but the truth is... 511 00:41:05,129 --> 00:41:07,924 I don't need you to protect me. 512 00:41:14,389 --> 00:41:15,890 Lana. 513 00:41:17,725 --> 00:41:18,725 Clark... 514 00:41:19,769 --> 00:41:21,312 It's over. 515 00:41:22,897 --> 00:41:25,024 You made that decision.