1 00:00:10,010 --> 00:00:12,971 Good morning, Metropolis. I'm your host, Lois Lane. 2 00:00:15,807 --> 00:00:18,519 And I'm your co-host, Clark Kent. 3 00:00:18,685 --> 00:00:21,939 And we're here to help make the start of your day... 4 00:00:28,111 --> 00:00:30,489 Just a little bit brighter. Right, Clark? 5 00:00:31,156 --> 00:00:32,741 Right. A little less brighter. 6 00:00:35,827 --> 00:00:36,954 Could we start over? 7 00:00:37,037 --> 00:00:39,039 No problem. Let me know when you're ready. 8 00:00:39,206 --> 00:00:40,624 Great. 9 00:00:40,707 --> 00:00:42,167 [Clark clears throat] 10 00:00:42,251 --> 00:00:44,169 Look, I appreciate you helping me audition 11 00:00:44,253 --> 00:00:45,420 I'm angry you didn't tell me 12 00:00:45,504 --> 00:00:47,631 how badly Oliver was doing, but you're here anyway, 13 00:00:47,714 --> 00:00:49,341 so please don't make me wish you weren't. 14 00:00:49,424 --> 00:00:53,011 It's okay, Lois. You don't need to get all worked up like you usually do. 15 00:00:53,095 --> 00:00:55,931 Well, excuse me, Mr. "I'm slow and steady 16 00:00:56,056 --> 00:00:57,242 and know what's best for everyone." 17 00:00:57,266 --> 00:00:58,892 This happens to be important to me. 18 00:00:58,976 --> 00:01:00,537 With newspapers on the endangered-species list, 19 00:01:00,561 --> 00:01:03,480 news television is my one and only backup plan. 20 00:01:03,855 --> 00:01:07,067 Don't you think you can be a little less dramatic with this whole thing? 21 00:01:07,192 --> 00:01:08,902 Oh, you could be a little more passionate 22 00:01:08,986 --> 00:01:10,487 with this whole thing, but not you. 23 00:01:10,571 --> 00:01:13,949 Not mild-mannered Clark Kent. Do you even care if I get this job? 24 00:01:14,032 --> 00:01:15,993 Of course I care. I bought a new tie. 25 00:01:16,076 --> 00:01:18,662 - Oh, I bought a whole new outfit. - Yeah, you look great. 26 00:01:19,329 --> 00:01:21,498 - Don't do that. - Do what? 27 00:01:21,623 --> 00:01:23,292 Don't you dare reassure me right now. 28 00:01:24,543 --> 00:01:25,543 Lois... 29 00:01:26,336 --> 00:01:28,046 I'm only doing this for you. 30 00:01:30,048 --> 00:01:32,259 How else am I gonna get that second date? 31 00:01:34,720 --> 00:01:37,840 Well, you should have thought about that before you stood me up the first time. 32 00:01:39,308 --> 00:01:40,348 [Man] Work lights, please. 33 00:01:41,977 --> 00:01:44,104 Thanks, guys. That'll do. 34 00:01:44,187 --> 00:01:46,398 Oh, I'm-I'm sorry, we weren't... 35 00:01:46,481 --> 00:01:48,817 Really, one more time would be great. 36 00:01:49,026 --> 00:01:50,485 That's it for today. 37 00:01:54,031 --> 00:01:56,342 What do you say you come in bright and early Monday morning 38 00:01:56,366 --> 00:01:57,784 and give it another whirl? 39 00:02:00,912 --> 00:02:02,998 You got the job. Congratulations. 40 00:02:03,081 --> 00:02:04,625 Great. Aahl 41 00:02:05,375 --> 00:02:07,294 I guess this means you forgive me. 42 00:02:07,377 --> 00:02:10,130 Well, let's just say I won't forget about you when I go national. 43 00:02:11,465 --> 00:02:13,800 Oh, actually, we want you both. 44 00:02:14,968 --> 00:02:15,969 I'm sorry? 45 00:02:18,305 --> 00:02:20,682 Oh no. He's just here to help me. 46 00:02:20,766 --> 00:02:22,934 I am more of a behind-the-scenes kind of guy. 47 00:02:23,101 --> 00:02:26,480 Oh, that's good. That's real. That's what people want nowadays. 48 00:02:26,563 --> 00:02:28,357 Besides, you two, you have great chemistry, 49 00:02:28,440 --> 00:02:31,943 like hepburn and Tracy, Regis and Kelly. 50 00:02:32,527 --> 00:02:36,281 It's a package deal, guys. Either you both stay, or you both go. 51 00:02:37,032 --> 00:02:38,533 [Sighs, chuckles] 52 00:02:46,083 --> 00:02:47,292 [Inhales] 53 00:02:48,126 --> 00:02:49,252 [Opening theme song playing] 54 00:02:49,336 --> 00:02:53,674 Somebody save me 55 00:02:55,801 --> 00:02:59,096 let your warm hands break right through 56 00:02:59,179 --> 00:03:04,601 somebody save me 57 00:03:06,144 --> 00:03:09,773 don't care how you do it 58 00:03:09,856 --> 00:03:14,319 just stay, stay 59 00:03:14,945 --> 00:03:16,363 come on 60 00:03:16,446 --> 00:03:20,659 I've been waiting for you 61 00:03:25,956 --> 00:03:30,669 I made this whole world shine for you! 62 00:03:30,752 --> 00:03:34,923 Just stay, stay 63 00:03:35,006 --> 00:03:37,718 come on! 64 00:03:46,351 --> 00:03:47,644 [Chloe] Hey! 65 00:03:48,395 --> 00:03:49,521 From the look on your face, 66 00:03:49,646 --> 00:03:52,357 I'm guessing "good morning Metropolis" wasn't so good. 67 00:03:52,482 --> 00:03:54,776 - Did Lois get the job? - Yeah. 68 00:03:54,901 --> 00:03:56,194 So did I. 69 00:03:56,278 --> 00:03:57,863 They'd only hire us as a team. 70 00:03:57,988 --> 00:03:58,989 [Chuckles] 71 00:03:59,197 --> 00:04:01,116 How do I get myself into these things? 72 00:04:01,950 --> 00:04:03,577 So, what's your first story? 73 00:04:03,660 --> 00:04:05,245 Online dating. 74 00:04:05,328 --> 00:04:06,888 They want us to tape ourselves on dates, 75 00:04:06,913 --> 00:04:09,753 set up through the Internet and then coffee-talk about them on the show. 76 00:04:09,833 --> 00:04:10,834 Wow! 77 00:04:11,585 --> 00:04:14,671 Tackling morning television to get back into Lois' good graces. 78 00:04:14,880 --> 00:04:17,150 You know this has got to be one of your bravest moves yet. 79 00:04:17,174 --> 00:04:19,774 Well, as much as I care about Lois, there's nothing more important 80 00:04:19,843 --> 00:04:21,094 than finding the Kandorians. 81 00:04:21,261 --> 00:04:22,345 Clark... 82 00:04:22,846 --> 00:04:24,389 You've been galloping around the globe, 83 00:04:24,473 --> 00:04:26,933 tracking down every Kryptonian crop circle we've found. 84 00:04:27,058 --> 00:04:30,645 And every time, the Kandorian who came with it was long gone. 85 00:04:30,937 --> 00:04:32,689 That doesn't mean I'm gonna stop looking. 86 00:04:32,814 --> 00:04:36,067 I think it's time to start looking a little closer to home. 87 00:04:36,401 --> 00:04:38,153 Tess has been reinforcing her firewalls, 88 00:04:38,278 --> 00:04:40,405 and she's cut the feed to all her security cameras. 89 00:04:41,114 --> 00:04:43,241 Now, given her attraction to all things alien... 90 00:04:43,325 --> 00:04:45,452 You think she's building her own area 51. 91 00:04:45,577 --> 00:04:47,954 Let me use watchtower to take a sneak peek at her files. 92 00:04:48,872 --> 00:04:50,391 All right. I'll see what I can find on my end. 93 00:04:50,415 --> 00:04:52,417 Clark, you've done everything you can. 94 00:04:52,501 --> 00:04:55,128 You chose to come back to your daily planet double life 95 00:04:55,253 --> 00:04:57,422 as a cover. That's what you need to focus on. 96 00:04:58,465 --> 00:05:01,676 Just for today, leave the Kandorians to me. 97 00:05:18,068 --> 00:05:21,071 - What are these? - Release forms from kzxp. 98 00:05:21,154 --> 00:05:23,341 They want us to fill them out before we go on our dates. 99 00:05:23,365 --> 00:05:25,259 I have to get a date before I can go on one, Clark. 100 00:05:25,283 --> 00:05:27,077 I'm still filling out my online profile. 101 00:05:27,160 --> 00:05:29,555 If you want these mainframe matchmakers to pick you a winner, 102 00:05:29,579 --> 00:05:33,250 you really have to be careful to choose just the right words. 103 00:05:34,543 --> 00:05:36,294 Ifilled mine out in 10 minutes this morning. 104 00:05:37,420 --> 00:05:39,840 I guarantee that's the only 10 you're getting out of it. 105 00:05:40,465 --> 00:05:42,259 Well let's see what you wrote. 106 00:05:45,554 --> 00:05:48,640 Under "likes," you have the theater. 107 00:05:50,225 --> 00:05:51,601 You mean movie theater. 108 00:05:53,436 --> 00:05:54,437 Details. 109 00:05:54,563 --> 00:05:57,732 Favorite drinks, you have "bubbly." Yeah, if it comes in a six-pack. 110 00:06:00,986 --> 00:06:02,445 I do like a six-pack. 111 00:06:02,571 --> 00:06:04,382 Lois, there's nothing on here about monster trucks. 112 00:06:04,406 --> 00:06:07,784 - You love monster-truck rallies. - This is morning television, Clark 113 00:06:07,868 --> 00:06:10,161 monster trucks are not gonna guarantee me a guy 114 00:06:10,287 --> 00:06:11,913 who will impress the home viewers. 115 00:06:13,164 --> 00:06:15,125 Look there are a lot of good things about you 116 00:06:15,208 --> 00:06:16,768 that would attract a lot of great guys. 117 00:06:17,085 --> 00:06:18,879 [Sighs] Really? Like what? 118 00:06:20,589 --> 00:06:21,923 [Stammers] W... 119 00:06:26,511 --> 00:06:27,721 You're Lois. 120 00:06:30,390 --> 00:06:31,892 Thanks, Clark. 121 00:06:31,975 --> 00:06:34,728 But I already filled out my name. Good luck on your date. 122 00:06:34,853 --> 00:06:36,980 I'm sure you'll sweep her off her feet. 123 00:06:37,981 --> 00:06:39,566 [Keys clacking] 124 00:06:44,946 --> 00:06:46,448 [Heavy metal music playing] 125 00:06:46,656 --> 00:06:47,656 [Groans] 126 00:06:50,452 --> 00:06:51,452 Straight to the face! 127 00:06:55,749 --> 00:06:56,917 [Groans] 128 00:06:57,459 --> 00:06:59,461 [Crowd cheering] 129 00:07:18,855 --> 00:07:20,065 [Crowd cheering] 130 00:07:24,569 --> 00:07:25,737 That's right. 131 00:07:30,492 --> 00:07:32,410 Yeah! All right! 132 00:07:32,953 --> 00:07:35,038 Why you got to keep making me hunt you down? 133 00:07:35,914 --> 00:07:38,249 Besides, how are you supposed to pay me back 134 00:07:38,333 --> 00:07:39,793 if you keep running away? 135 00:07:40,418 --> 00:07:41,628 - Rick. - Now, come on. 136 00:07:42,295 --> 00:07:44,815 We wouldn't want anything to happen to that pretty little face of yours. 137 00:07:44,839 --> 00:07:46,675 That's your money-maker, baby. 138 00:07:53,765 --> 00:07:55,767 [Engine revving] 139 00:08:01,648 --> 00:08:03,358 Nice wheels. 140 00:08:04,150 --> 00:08:05,610 Nice leather. 141 00:08:10,407 --> 00:08:14,119 Still, nothing compares to Aston Martin's original v8 vantage. 142 00:08:15,286 --> 00:08:16,705 You know your cars. 143 00:08:18,748 --> 00:08:20,417 [Engine revving] 144 00:08:20,542 --> 00:08:21,542 Whoa! 145 00:08:21,584 --> 00:08:23,837 Whoa! Uh, why don't you take it easy, there, speedy? 146 00:08:23,920 --> 00:08:25,920 I'm trying to stay away from life in the fast Lane. 147 00:08:26,631 --> 00:08:28,341 So why are you cruising for company? 148 00:08:28,425 --> 00:08:30,069 Well, I'm not cruising for company, actually. 149 00:08:30,093 --> 00:08:31,177 I was looking for you. 150 00:08:34,556 --> 00:08:35,849 I've seen you fight. 151 00:08:35,932 --> 00:08:38,977 You got speed, strength. You're talented. 152 00:08:40,812 --> 00:08:42,022 Why do you care? 153 00:08:42,397 --> 00:08:45,150 I'm just, somebody trying to help you fix your life. 154 00:08:45,358 --> 00:08:47,610 That last guy was twice your size, 155 00:08:48,570 --> 00:08:51,322 kept on beating you down and you just kept coming back after him. 156 00:08:52,699 --> 00:08:54,492 I don't bruise that easily. 157 00:08:54,617 --> 00:08:56,453 Well, maybe not on the outside. 158 00:08:57,662 --> 00:08:59,164 I know what I'm talking about, Mia, 159 00:08:59,247 --> 00:09:01,666 because I used to fight for the same reasons that you do. 160 00:09:03,126 --> 00:09:04,812 It never mattered who was standing across from me, 161 00:09:04,836 --> 00:09:07,005 because the real battle was with myself. 162 00:09:08,590 --> 00:09:10,050 I can train you... 163 00:09:10,717 --> 00:09:13,136 To teach you how to overcome your fear, 164 00:09:13,261 --> 00:09:15,263 all that hate in your heart, 165 00:09:15,430 --> 00:09:17,390 and get you off the streets. 166 00:09:17,807 --> 00:09:19,017 [Mumbles indistinctly] 167 00:09:20,226 --> 00:09:21,728 My hero. 168 00:09:28,777 --> 00:09:32,739 So what's this help gonna cost me... hero? 169 00:09:32,822 --> 00:09:34,407 Just a little time... 170 00:09:34,491 --> 00:09:37,368 Time enough for me to prove to you that you can trust me. 171 00:09:44,542 --> 00:09:45,543 [Engine revving] 172 00:09:48,922 --> 00:09:53,384 Look, I can handle any hacker, okay. But I think that you should know 173 00:09:53,468 --> 00:09:55,029 someone's trying to get through to us right now, 174 00:09:55,053 --> 00:09:56,638 and I think they're pretty good. So... 175 00:09:56,721 --> 00:09:58,223 Then be better. 176 00:10:00,475 --> 00:10:02,310 Fix the situation, Stuart, 177 00:10:02,393 --> 00:10:04,270 or I'll have you terminated. 178 00:10:05,730 --> 00:10:08,942 Okay. By terminated, though, you mean fired, right? 179 00:10:10,944 --> 00:10:12,112 Right? 180 00:10:21,246 --> 00:10:22,747 Thank you all for coming today. 181 00:10:23,123 --> 00:10:25,166 For years, I've tried to steer LuthorCorp towards 182 00:10:25,250 --> 00:10:27,585 more environmentally conscious projects. 183 00:10:28,211 --> 00:10:30,588 I just had to prove that going green 184 00:10:30,713 --> 00:10:33,925 also meant going up on the stock exchange. 185 00:10:34,342 --> 00:10:36,261 Because thanks to the cutting-edge technology 186 00:10:36,344 --> 00:10:40,473 we've acquired through our new partnership with r.A.O. Incorporated, 187 00:10:40,557 --> 00:10:43,518 I believe this project will put LuthorCorp on top, 188 00:10:44,519 --> 00:10:48,690 Metropolis on the map, and our planet back on course. 189 00:10:49,274 --> 00:10:50,900 [Speaks indistinctly] 190 00:11:02,829 --> 00:11:07,458 I give you the world's first completely self-sustaining solar tower. 191 00:11:08,418 --> 00:11:11,421 This one tower will generate enough clean energy 192 00:11:11,504 --> 00:11:13,673 to power all of Metropolis. 193 00:11:13,756 --> 00:11:14,757 [Applause] 194 00:11:22,265 --> 00:11:23,933 Bravo, Tess. 195 00:11:24,017 --> 00:11:27,061 Congratulations on an exceptionally well-realized effort. 196 00:11:31,983 --> 00:11:33,151 Zod. 197 00:11:33,902 --> 00:11:35,987 I never expected to see you here. 198 00:11:36,070 --> 00:11:37,614 Oh, interesting, 199 00:11:38,489 --> 00:11:41,993 seeing as I am now chairman and ceo of r.A.O. 200 00:11:43,119 --> 00:11:44,829 [Applause] 201 00:11:45,371 --> 00:11:48,958 Please, please. Hold your applause and save it for the real hero. 202 00:11:49,042 --> 00:11:52,378 Our stunning hostess, Tess Mercer. 203 00:11:54,047 --> 00:11:56,424 And by taking on this project, 204 00:11:57,175 --> 00:11:59,093 she is making my simple dream 205 00:11:59,219 --> 00:12:02,430 of harnessing the powers of the sun a reality. 206 00:12:03,765 --> 00:12:06,184 So here's to Tess Mercer... 207 00:12:08,478 --> 00:12:09,854 Our savior. 208 00:12:13,900 --> 00:12:17,820 I swear to you all this tower will change the world. 209 00:12:17,904 --> 00:12:19,489 [Ominous music playing] 210 00:12:31,501 --> 00:12:33,211 [Footsteps approaching] 211 00:12:35,046 --> 00:12:37,173 Here Clark, sound-check time. 212 00:12:37,465 --> 00:12:38,675 [Clears throat] 213 00:12:46,766 --> 00:12:47,886 Just say, "one, two, three." 214 00:12:48,726 --> 00:12:49,769 One, two, three? 215 00:12:50,895 --> 00:12:52,605 Put it in your ear first, big guy. 216 00:12:53,815 --> 00:12:54,899 Huh. 217 00:12:55,316 --> 00:12:56,567 Just tap it once to turn it on. 218 00:12:57,735 --> 00:12:58,735 [Beep] 219 00:12:58,987 --> 00:13:00,822 One, two, three! 220 00:13:06,035 --> 00:13:08,705 Wow Smallville, talk about green. 221 00:13:08,788 --> 00:13:11,165 It's like your first day at the daily planet all over again. 222 00:13:11,708 --> 00:13:14,752 Does this mean I'm about to hear Lois Lane's rules of online dating? 223 00:13:15,086 --> 00:13:18,006 There really is only one rule when it comes to dating, Clark. 224 00:13:18,715 --> 00:13:19,924 Show up. 225 00:13:20,008 --> 00:13:22,135 Like after you ask someone to a monster-truck rally, 226 00:13:22,343 --> 00:13:24,554 it's a good idea to show up to the date. 227 00:13:26,180 --> 00:13:28,516 Maybe we should talk about this when we're not being taped. 228 00:13:33,021 --> 00:13:34,022 Okay, Clark. 229 00:13:34,564 --> 00:13:36,399 Let's talk about something else. 230 00:13:37,233 --> 00:13:38,985 Like your online-dating profile. 231 00:13:40,153 --> 00:13:41,654 But that was supposed to be private. 232 00:13:41,738 --> 00:13:44,532 I'll give you this. You definitely were honest. 233 00:13:45,575 --> 00:13:47,135 But admitting that you grew up on a farm 234 00:13:47,201 --> 00:13:49,579 is either going to get you a date with a country mouse 235 00:13:49,662 --> 00:13:52,915 or a cougar looking for her next meal. 236 00:13:55,376 --> 00:13:57,170 [Catherine] Hi. Clark? 237 00:13:57,503 --> 00:13:58,838 I'm Catherine. 238 00:14:00,882 --> 00:14:02,175 Or not. 239 00:14:04,093 --> 00:14:06,429 - Hello, Catherine. - Hi. 240 00:14:06,512 --> 00:14:09,223 - Ha... ha... have a seat. - Okay. 241 00:14:12,602 --> 00:14:15,605 I've seen these blind-date shows on television before, 242 00:14:15,688 --> 00:14:18,691 but I never actually thought I would go on one. 243 00:14:19,859 --> 00:14:21,027 This isn't live, is it? 244 00:14:22,362 --> 00:14:24,447 They're taping it to air at some other time. 245 00:14:24,530 --> 00:14:27,492 If you can't take the heat, sister, get out of the cafe 246 00:14:28,201 --> 00:14:32,413 sorry [chuckles]. I have this, really annoying ringing in my ear. 247 00:14:33,956 --> 00:14:36,042 I understand. I'm nervous, too. 248 00:14:36,167 --> 00:14:38,544 I can barely hear anything over my own heartbeat. 249 00:14:39,128 --> 00:14:40,380 Oh, please! 250 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:43,257 Just try to treat this like any other date. 251 00:14:43,591 --> 00:14:47,011 That's the problem. I'm kind of busy so I don't go on 252 00:14:47,136 --> 00:14:48,262 dates much. 253 00:14:48,346 --> 00:14:50,181 Well what is it that keeps you so busy? 254 00:14:51,265 --> 00:14:53,476 Well, until recently, I was overseas... 255 00:14:53,559 --> 00:14:56,562 Skiing in Switzerland, modeling in Milan. 256 00:14:56,646 --> 00:14:58,481 Where I was working in the peace corps. 257 00:14:58,564 --> 00:15:01,984 But then I decided to come to Metropolis to take my phd. 258 00:15:02,068 --> 00:15:05,321 I couldn't decide between sociology or social justice 259 00:15:06,406 --> 00:15:08,032 so I'm doing both. 260 00:15:08,116 --> 00:15:09,784 Is she for real? 261 00:15:10,410 --> 00:15:11,869 Congratulations, Clark. 262 00:15:11,953 --> 00:15:14,914 You're dating Mother Teresa in 6-inch heels. 263 00:15:14,997 --> 00:15:16,207 [Chuckles] 264 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,210 Great 265 00:15:20,086 --> 00:15:21,295 [chuckles] 266 00:15:24,298 --> 00:15:25,299 [Door closes] 267 00:15:29,720 --> 00:15:30,721 You're welcome. 268 00:15:31,889 --> 00:15:35,017 - I didn't thank you. - Well, you should, 269 00:15:35,726 --> 00:15:39,730 because while your teams were out scouring the globe, failing to find us, 270 00:15:40,731 --> 00:15:44,277 I was using our considerably evolved intelligence to make LuthorCorp 271 00:15:44,402 --> 00:15:47,822 the most technologically advanced company on earth. 272 00:15:48,156 --> 00:15:51,284 And the question is what do you want in return? 273 00:15:52,410 --> 00:15:53,911 Someone who betrayed us. 274 00:15:56,205 --> 00:15:58,374 The one you call the blur. 275 00:16:02,462 --> 00:16:05,089 I'm flattered you think, of all the people on this planet, 276 00:16:05,214 --> 00:16:07,758 that I'd know how to find the blur, but... 277 00:16:07,884 --> 00:16:10,178 You disappoint me, Tess. 278 00:16:13,973 --> 00:16:15,766 But I'll play your game. 279 00:16:17,518 --> 00:16:20,104 The blur's blood was used as an antidote to a virus 280 00:16:20,229 --> 00:16:22,023 that swept through Metropolis weeks ago. 281 00:16:22,106 --> 00:16:24,317 We were able to get a sample of that blood. 282 00:16:24,400 --> 00:16:26,736 We took it to the lab to be tested. 283 00:16:29,322 --> 00:16:33,326 Instead, every last drop had been destroyed... 284 00:16:36,162 --> 00:16:37,872 At your request. 285 00:16:37,955 --> 00:16:39,999 What are you talking about? 286 00:16:40,082 --> 00:16:43,252 Since you chose to destroy the blur's blood samples, 287 00:16:43,336 --> 00:16:45,588 I'm guessing you're trying to protect him, 288 00:16:45,671 --> 00:16:48,466 maybe for some altruistic reasons, 289 00:16:49,133 --> 00:16:51,677 or maybe you want to use him as a bargaining chip. 290 00:16:57,016 --> 00:16:59,143 I helped free your people from that orb 291 00:16:59,268 --> 00:17:02,146 because I'd hoped you'd save humanity from itself. 292 00:17:03,856 --> 00:17:06,359 But the only way I can make sure that happens 293 00:17:06,442 --> 00:17:09,028 is ifwe're equal partners. 294 00:17:13,616 --> 00:17:17,745 No human will ever stand on equal footing with a Kandorian. 295 00:17:37,515 --> 00:17:39,517 Make her tell you where this blur is. 296 00:17:41,018 --> 00:17:42,311 Or kill her. 297 00:17:43,437 --> 00:17:44,981 Yes, major. 298 00:17:53,614 --> 00:17:55,783 [Police siren in background] 299 00:18:02,707 --> 00:18:04,000 Ollie, I need your help. 300 00:18:04,083 --> 00:18:05,251 It's not a good time Lois. 301 00:18:05,459 --> 00:18:06,520 You know how Clark and I have 302 00:18:06,544 --> 00:18:08,754 this side job hosting "good morning Metropolis"? 303 00:18:10,798 --> 00:18:13,092 Clark Kent's hosting morning television? 304 00:18:13,759 --> 00:18:16,470 I can't wait to watch him show me how to bake a cake. 305 00:18:17,138 --> 00:18:19,599 Well, our first report does have some heat, 306 00:18:19,724 --> 00:18:21,058 but it's not about baking. 307 00:18:21,767 --> 00:18:23,644 They set us both up on blind dates. 308 00:18:24,186 --> 00:18:25,186 [Laughing] 309 00:18:25,271 --> 00:18:26,939 Clark's on a blind date? 310 00:18:27,815 --> 00:18:29,442 Talk about footage of a train wreck. 311 00:18:30,109 --> 00:18:32,528 Well, you might want to save the space on your dvr, 312 00:18:32,653 --> 00:18:33,988 because here's the kicker. 313 00:18:35,698 --> 00:18:36,949 He did great. 314 00:18:38,868 --> 00:18:40,703 You want to be better. 315 00:18:41,078 --> 00:18:42,496 That's why I'm here. 316 00:18:43,456 --> 00:18:45,625 I need you to tell me my red flags. 317 00:18:45,708 --> 00:18:46,917 Red flags? 318 00:18:47,001 --> 00:18:49,712 You know, anything about me that annoyed you while we were together. 319 00:18:50,171 --> 00:18:53,049 I bought a killer dress. I reserved the entire ace of clubs. 320 00:18:53,174 --> 00:18:54,774 But if I don't identify my deal-breakers, 321 00:18:54,842 --> 00:18:57,123 they're gonna cancel this date before it even gets to air. 322 00:18:57,178 --> 00:18:59,805 Well, call it selective memory or short attention span, 323 00:18:59,889 --> 00:19:01,641 but I only remember the good things. 324 00:19:02,350 --> 00:19:04,393 Like how you used to brush your hair back 325 00:19:04,477 --> 00:19:05,853 when you were nervous, of... 326 00:19:06,646 --> 00:19:08,981 You used to call out football plays in your sleep. 327 00:19:13,778 --> 00:19:15,863 Thanks for the workout, Ollie, but time's up. 328 00:19:17,031 --> 00:19:19,408 Do you think you could pay me in smaller bills? 329 00:19:19,909 --> 00:19:21,327 Nice towel, honey. 330 00:19:23,037 --> 00:19:24,872 Where will she put the money? 331 00:19:27,249 --> 00:19:29,293 See the thing is, we were just sparring. 332 00:19:29,377 --> 00:19:31,045 Don't worry, Ollie, I'm not here to judge. 333 00:19:31,128 --> 00:19:33,631 I just kind of hoped you'd spend more than one week clean 334 00:19:33,714 --> 00:19:35,074 before you got back in the gutter. 335 00:19:35,675 --> 00:19:38,636 - Uh... - Sorry I interrupted your sparring. 336 00:19:42,682 --> 00:19:43,974 [Chuckles nervously] 337 00:19:44,058 --> 00:19:45,267 Lois. 338 00:19:52,233 --> 00:19:54,235 [Police siren wailing] 339 00:19:54,318 --> 00:19:55,319 [Keys clacking] 340 00:19:58,739 --> 00:19:59,740 [Beep] 341 00:20:00,157 --> 00:20:01,826 [Sighs] Finally. 342 00:20:05,204 --> 00:20:07,039 Another firewall? 343 00:20:11,252 --> 00:20:14,672 That's right, my hapless hacker you have been served. 344 00:20:16,090 --> 00:20:17,466 [Beeping] 345 00:20:17,550 --> 00:20:18,884 What? Already? 346 00:20:18,968 --> 00:20:21,721 Damn. You are fast. 347 00:20:22,221 --> 00:20:23,222 Okay. 348 00:20:24,140 --> 00:20:25,891 I see your anonymous proxy filter 349 00:20:25,975 --> 00:20:27,852 with your reinforced protocol encryption, 350 00:20:27,977 --> 00:20:31,480 and I raise you one rewritten a.C.L. 351 00:20:32,815 --> 00:20:34,150 Denied. 352 00:20:36,944 --> 00:20:37,945 Okay. 353 00:20:38,612 --> 00:20:40,030 Now you made me angry. 354 00:20:40,948 --> 00:20:42,241 [Cracks neck] 355 00:20:42,324 --> 00:20:44,034 [Keys clacking] 356 00:20:55,337 --> 00:20:57,298 I thought you said no strings attached. 357 00:20:57,548 --> 00:20:58,942 I'm not trying to sleep with you, kid, 358 00:20:58,966 --> 00:21:00,527 but if you think a pebble in your shoe is painful, 359 00:21:00,551 --> 00:21:02,887 wait till you feel what a $50,000 watch will do. 360 00:21:09,894 --> 00:21:12,229 Thank you. Why don't you look around? 361 00:21:13,189 --> 00:21:15,041 Why would you want to go back out on the streets? 362 00:21:15,065 --> 00:21:16,066 You don't get it. 363 00:21:17,067 --> 00:21:19,612 If I can finish paying off what I owe Rick, I'm done. 364 00:21:20,571 --> 00:21:21,614 I'm free. 365 00:21:23,032 --> 00:21:25,868 Well, how much do you owe Rick? I'll cover it. 366 00:21:26,202 --> 00:21:29,205 And then I'd owe you. I don't think so. 367 00:21:29,538 --> 00:21:32,291 - I'm not that kind of guy. - Don't tell me about types, okay? 368 00:21:32,583 --> 00:21:34,752 I know them all, Rick's type, your type, 369 00:21:34,877 --> 00:21:38,172 political types, twisted types. And I'm sick of all of you. 370 00:21:40,591 --> 00:21:42,426 Well, I'm not gonna trap you here, Mia. 371 00:21:42,718 --> 00:21:44,929 I would just like to see you do something with your life 372 00:21:45,012 --> 00:21:46,722 that you can actually be proud of. 373 00:21:53,229 --> 00:21:55,147 Why would you help someone like me? 374 00:21:56,857 --> 00:21:58,617 Because I know what it feels like to be stuck 375 00:21:58,692 --> 00:22:01,904 in a place that you feel there's no escape from. 376 00:22:05,366 --> 00:22:06,659 And my friends... 377 00:22:08,911 --> 00:22:10,538 Helped me find the way out. 378 00:22:12,748 --> 00:22:14,917 [Sighs] If I stay... 379 00:22:17,044 --> 00:22:18,295 It's gonna cost you. 380 00:22:18,379 --> 00:22:19,672 Way ahead of you. 381 00:22:20,089 --> 00:22:22,800 I went ahead and had my staff buy you some clothes. 382 00:22:25,719 --> 00:22:27,972 I'm sure you'll find something in there that you like. 383 00:22:31,809 --> 00:22:32,809 Oh, and hey. 384 00:22:33,102 --> 00:22:34,812 I hope you dress as fast as you drive, 385 00:22:34,937 --> 00:22:37,189 'cause I'm gonna need you to drop me off somewhere. 386 00:22:42,695 --> 00:22:43,779 [Exhales] 387 00:22:51,787 --> 00:22:54,582 - You got anything stronger? - Of course. 388 00:22:54,874 --> 00:22:55,791 [Chuckles] 389 00:22:55,875 --> 00:22:58,002 The last thing you need is a drink, Lois. 390 00:22:59,628 --> 00:23:02,631 Thanks, Clark. You sound like my mother on prom night. 391 00:23:04,216 --> 00:23:05,342 [Sighs] 392 00:23:06,886 --> 00:23:08,178 How do I look? 393 00:23:10,014 --> 00:23:12,057 If this were a prom, you'd be crowned queen. 394 00:23:14,643 --> 00:23:16,353 Your date's a lucky man. 395 00:23:19,231 --> 00:23:20,858 Do I detect a note ofjealousy 396 00:23:20,983 --> 00:23:23,402 from the notoriously nice Clark Kent? 397 00:23:24,486 --> 00:23:26,030 Careful my date doesn't hear you. 398 00:23:26,655 --> 00:23:28,115 He mightjust have to take you down. 399 00:23:29,450 --> 00:23:30,910 I'd like to see him try. 400 00:23:31,785 --> 00:23:35,789 You know what they say, all's fair in love and war. 401 00:23:36,373 --> 00:23:39,668 And what's it gonna be for us, Lois, love or war? 402 00:23:40,502 --> 00:23:41,378 Clark. 403 00:23:41,462 --> 00:23:43,797 It sounds like you're asking me out on another date. 404 00:23:47,509 --> 00:23:49,762 If I was, would you say yes? 405 00:23:52,139 --> 00:23:53,891 I'll tell you what I'd say. 406 00:23:57,686 --> 00:23:58,687 Oliver? 407 00:24:05,945 --> 00:24:08,423 - What are you doing here? - Well, you wanted this television tryst 408 00:24:08,447 --> 00:24:10,157 to make an impression, right Lois? 409 00:24:11,241 --> 00:24:14,745 My blind date... is with you? 410 00:24:15,079 --> 00:24:17,915 Well, technically, your blind date's leaving in the elevator. 411 00:24:19,166 --> 00:24:22,086 I paid him to go seek his 15 minutes of fame somewhere else. 412 00:24:24,004 --> 00:24:25,005 [Laughs] 413 00:24:30,928 --> 00:24:31,929 [Tires screeching] 414 00:24:32,012 --> 00:24:34,014 You tell smiley he shows up light one more time, 415 00:24:34,223 --> 00:24:36,642 he's gonna go home in a box. You understand me? 416 00:24:36,725 --> 00:24:37,726 Yeah, I got ya. 417 00:24:47,194 --> 00:24:48,946 I wasn't sure you'd show up, Princess. 418 00:24:50,072 --> 00:24:52,282 This should finish paying off what I owe you. 419 00:24:53,367 --> 00:24:55,077 It belongs to Oliver queen. 420 00:24:55,577 --> 00:24:58,789 He's probably got 20 of these things. The guy's richer than the Luthors. 421 00:24:58,872 --> 00:25:00,833 A safe bet says he's got a safe 422 00:25:00,958 --> 00:25:02,501 stuffed with cash some place... 423 00:25:03,377 --> 00:25:05,879 Which is why I want you to show us 424 00:25:06,088 --> 00:25:07,840 where you dropped him off tonight. 425 00:25:08,590 --> 00:25:09,466 Rick. 426 00:25:09,550 --> 00:25:11,844 Did you honestly think I would let you go? 427 00:25:13,303 --> 00:25:15,764 Mia, honey, you're my top earner, baby. 428 00:25:16,557 --> 00:25:19,560 So you remember if you run, I will find you. 429 00:25:19,643 --> 00:25:22,354 If you move to another city, my friends will hunt you down. 430 00:25:23,981 --> 00:25:25,899 No second chances. 431 00:25:33,198 --> 00:25:34,283 [Laughs] 432 00:25:46,211 --> 00:25:47,212 Wow! 433 00:25:48,630 --> 00:25:50,632 I always kind of took you for a beer girl. 434 00:25:51,216 --> 00:25:52,468 No, no. Um... 435 00:25:52,551 --> 00:25:55,095 Only the finer things in life for Lois Lane. 436 00:25:56,680 --> 00:25:58,223 Oh yes, right. Of course. 437 00:25:58,849 --> 00:25:59,933 Then a toast. 438 00:26:00,517 --> 00:26:02,519 [Laughs] Let's not. 439 00:26:09,401 --> 00:26:10,402 [Quenches] 440 00:26:13,405 --> 00:26:14,239 Oliver. 441 00:26:14,323 --> 00:26:17,534 It's bad enough that I catch you dragging yourself through the mud again, 442 00:26:18,285 --> 00:26:20,329 but now you're bound and determined to ruin my date. 443 00:26:22,539 --> 00:26:25,125 Okay, that meeting that you walked in on, that was... 444 00:26:25,626 --> 00:26:27,002 Someone I was actually helping. 445 00:26:27,461 --> 00:26:28,545 Oh... [laughs] 446 00:26:28,629 --> 00:26:31,090 Well, you obviously helped her out of her clothes. 447 00:26:31,173 --> 00:26:33,592 Very funny. And I'm not here to sabotage you. 448 00:26:33,717 --> 00:26:35,987 I just thought your audience might want a date with Metropolis' 449 00:26:36,011 --> 00:26:37,763 most eligible billionaire bachelor. 450 00:26:38,514 --> 00:26:39,765 That'd be me. 451 00:26:40,682 --> 00:26:41,683 [Chuckles] 452 00:26:42,434 --> 00:26:44,228 I guess it wouldn't hurt the ratings. 453 00:26:45,521 --> 00:26:46,522 Okay. 454 00:26:46,939 --> 00:26:49,233 You got 10 minutes to explain yourself. 455 00:26:49,441 --> 00:26:51,193 Well, I'm only gonna need one, 456 00:26:51,527 --> 00:26:54,113 because there's really only one reason why I came here. 457 00:26:57,116 --> 00:26:59,910 I never finished saying what it is that I loved about you. 458 00:27:02,246 --> 00:27:03,247 [Laughs] 459 00:27:09,086 --> 00:27:10,170 Lois, what's going on? 460 00:27:11,171 --> 00:27:12,589 I don't know. 461 00:27:13,006 --> 00:27:14,591 Let me just skip to the end. 462 00:27:15,342 --> 00:27:17,052 The thing I love about you the most... 463 00:27:18,137 --> 00:27:20,097 Is that you're still in my life... 464 00:27:22,724 --> 00:27:24,643 Because you're still in my heart. 465 00:27:25,227 --> 00:27:26,687 [Sighs] 466 00:27:29,314 --> 00:27:31,024 Check, please. 467 00:27:36,029 --> 00:27:37,030 Lois. 468 00:27:37,114 --> 00:27:38,157 Lois. 469 00:27:39,032 --> 00:27:40,117 Sorry, Clark. 470 00:27:45,914 --> 00:27:48,594 Couldn't this heart-to-heart have waited until the cameras were off? 471 00:27:49,334 --> 00:27:51,920 I'm not hiding my feelings anymore, Lois. 472 00:27:53,672 --> 00:27:56,717 And I kind of figured by saying all that stuff with the cameras on, 473 00:27:56,842 --> 00:27:58,218 I could prove that to you. 474 00:27:59,344 --> 00:28:01,054 I had no idea 475 00:28:02,264 --> 00:28:04,725 you still had such strong feelings. 476 00:28:06,935 --> 00:28:09,188 I went to a really dark place, Lois. 477 00:28:13,650 --> 00:28:14,985 And I think it took going there 478 00:28:15,944 --> 00:28:17,446 and coming back to realize... 479 00:28:21,158 --> 00:28:22,701 You're the best part of my life. 480 00:28:31,126 --> 00:28:32,794 I love you, Oliver, 481 00:28:36,298 --> 00:28:37,841 as a dear friend... 482 00:28:40,928 --> 00:28:43,597 Which is why I have to be totally honest with you. 483 00:28:46,183 --> 00:28:47,226 Clark. 484 00:28:50,479 --> 00:28:51,772 Yes. 485 00:28:57,277 --> 00:28:58,487 [Clears throat] 486 00:29:01,531 --> 00:29:02,950 I'm happy you know what you want. 487 00:29:06,453 --> 00:29:08,497 I guess it just hurts knowing it's not me. 488 00:29:10,999 --> 00:29:12,584 I am so sorry. 489 00:29:18,882 --> 00:29:20,384 [Sniffles, clears throat] 490 00:29:21,134 --> 00:29:22,177 Good night, Lois. 491 00:29:37,150 --> 00:29:38,151 [Horn honks] 492 00:29:48,453 --> 00:29:49,454 Oliver. 493 00:29:55,168 --> 00:29:57,087 I said I was your friend, and I meant it. 494 00:29:58,088 --> 00:30:01,049 I am not going to let you wander down any more dark alleys. 495 00:30:02,467 --> 00:30:03,844 Thank you. 496 00:30:04,720 --> 00:30:07,014 But you don't have to worry about me, Lois. 497 00:30:08,515 --> 00:30:11,435 I'm all about embracing life right now. I'm not trying to end it. 498 00:30:11,518 --> 00:30:12,352 Good. 499 00:30:12,436 --> 00:30:15,355 You know what I mean? Trying to take the right kind of chances. 500 00:30:16,857 --> 00:30:19,234 And you, my friend, were definitely a chance worth taking. 501 00:30:20,819 --> 00:30:21,903 Thank you. 502 00:30:25,741 --> 00:30:26,742 [Sighs] 503 00:30:31,621 --> 00:30:33,707 Is towel girl your driver now? 504 00:30:36,251 --> 00:30:39,880 - Maybe your plan "b"? - Very funny. Her name is Mia. 505 00:30:40,547 --> 00:30:42,966 And come on. I'll introduce you for real this time. 506 00:30:48,472 --> 00:30:49,473 Mia. 507 00:30:51,683 --> 00:30:52,893 Hey. Mia. 508 00:30:56,980 --> 00:30:58,899 I'm sorry. 509 00:31:00,275 --> 00:31:01,276 Oliver. 510 00:31:01,777 --> 00:31:02,778 - [Cocks gun] - Uh-uh. 511 00:31:03,236 --> 00:31:04,696 What's your hurry? 512 00:31:16,583 --> 00:31:17,793 Oh, hey... 513 00:31:18,001 --> 00:31:19,127 Great work today. 514 00:31:20,754 --> 00:31:22,297 Have you seen the new marketing ad? 515 00:31:31,098 --> 00:31:33,433 I have high hopes for you, too. 516 00:31:40,190 --> 00:31:41,441 So did I. 517 00:31:48,323 --> 00:31:50,700 - You said you wouldn't hurt him. - Back in the car, Mia. 518 00:31:50,784 --> 00:31:53,703 Tell me you didn't pick prince charming here over Oliver. 519 00:31:53,829 --> 00:31:56,248 Shut up and get in your carriage, cinderella. 520 00:32:02,003 --> 00:32:03,338 Get off of me! 521 00:32:04,881 --> 00:32:05,966 [Beep] 522 00:32:08,927 --> 00:32:10,178 Pretty boy's worth billions, 523 00:32:10,303 --> 00:32:11,572 but you're not worth the headache. 524 00:32:11,596 --> 00:32:12,597 [Gun cocks] 525 00:32:21,773 --> 00:32:24,818 - I can't let you do this. - Check this out. 526 00:32:24,943 --> 00:32:26,623 Streetwalker thinks she's a street fighter. 527 00:32:28,029 --> 00:32:29,865 What are you gonna do, Mia? 528 00:32:30,323 --> 00:32:33,118 - Stay where you are. - You gonna gun me down? 529 00:32:35,454 --> 00:32:39,082 You don't have it in you. You're no hero. 530 00:32:42,878 --> 00:32:43,753 [Cocks gun] 531 00:32:43,879 --> 00:32:44,880 [Gunshofl 532 00:32:52,804 --> 00:32:54,306 Go! Go! 533 00:33:05,275 --> 00:33:07,194 Come on! Let's go! Go! 534 00:33:13,867 --> 00:33:14,784 Lois. 535 00:33:14,868 --> 00:33:15,869 [Air whooshes] 536 00:34:08,547 --> 00:34:09,548 [Gun explodes] 537 00:34:21,351 --> 00:34:22,352 [Air whooshes] 538 00:34:28,942 --> 00:34:30,235 [Rick groaning] 539 00:35:03,727 --> 00:35:05,687 You will respect me. 540 00:35:09,691 --> 00:35:11,276 Leave me alone. 541 00:35:11,651 --> 00:35:13,695 I'm afraid I can't do that. 542 00:35:15,530 --> 00:35:16,656 Excuse me? 543 00:35:25,206 --> 00:35:27,459 I had to wait until we were locked down for the night 544 00:35:28,752 --> 00:35:30,170 so we won't be interrupted. 545 00:35:38,511 --> 00:35:39,888 You're Kandorian. 546 00:35:39,971 --> 00:35:42,766 And I have a message from major Zod. 547 00:35:43,725 --> 00:35:45,435 Tell me where the blur is... 548 00:35:46,936 --> 00:35:48,104 Or you die. 549 00:36:00,575 --> 00:36:04,079 - You find a lead on the Kandorian? - I've run every play in my playbook 550 00:36:04,245 --> 00:36:05,830 to try and access Tess' files 551 00:36:05,914 --> 00:36:07,916 but she's got one hell of a defensive line. 552 00:36:08,083 --> 00:36:11,711 The good news is I've only counted 100 firewalls, 553 00:36:11,795 --> 00:36:14,130 so I think I'm actually about to score. 554 00:36:21,054 --> 00:36:24,474 Greetings, estimable foe, whoever you are. 555 00:36:24,557 --> 00:36:27,644 Now, I'm guessing, since you've made it this far, 556 00:36:27,727 --> 00:36:30,939 you probably haven't slept and your fingers are getting cramped up. 557 00:36:31,064 --> 00:36:34,818 So I thought I would take it upon myself to do you a big favor 558 00:36:34,901 --> 00:36:37,070 and just say, "give up." 559 00:36:37,153 --> 00:36:39,364 I can do this all day and all night. 560 00:36:39,447 --> 00:36:43,451 I'm sure you already get the picture. So talk to the hand. 561 00:36:47,163 --> 00:36:48,456 Heho, hand. 562 00:37:01,761 --> 00:37:05,181 Stuart Campbell, graduate of mit, talk to these hands. 563 00:37:05,682 --> 00:37:06,850 Nice work, Chloe. 564 00:37:06,933 --> 00:37:09,936 So it looks like Stuart Campbell is Tess' tech boy wonder. 565 00:37:10,019 --> 00:37:13,690 And he has done some pretty heavyweight hacking of his own. 566 00:37:14,107 --> 00:37:16,651 Government databases, corporations. 567 00:37:16,818 --> 00:37:19,821 Wow, we could do a lot with this kind of leverage. 568 00:37:21,448 --> 00:37:23,450 Maybe even get him to join us. 569 00:37:25,618 --> 00:37:27,245 You'd even match. 570 00:37:28,037 --> 00:37:29,706 Clark, this guy is so good, 571 00:37:29,789 --> 00:37:32,375 every time I'd get close, he'd show up and block me. 572 00:37:33,501 --> 00:37:34,586 I know the feeling. 573 00:37:37,630 --> 00:37:41,134 Lois and Oliver. Seeing him with her, it's been a long time 574 00:37:41,301 --> 00:37:42,319 since he looked that happy. 575 00:37:42,343 --> 00:37:43,970 Clark, just stop, okay? 576 00:37:44,137 --> 00:37:48,391 Your willingness to sacrifice yourself for others is a great strength for sure. 577 00:37:48,475 --> 00:37:51,478 But when it comes to your own happiness, it's a weakness. 578 00:37:51,644 --> 00:37:53,925 Oliver's been through a lot lately, and we're all friends. 579 00:37:53,980 --> 00:37:56,232 Lois is not up for auction. 580 00:37:56,608 --> 00:37:58,985 Look, for once, try not to second guess things. 581 00:37:59,152 --> 00:38:02,739 All you have to do is ask yourself, what do you want? 582 00:41:01,501 --> 00:41:03,336 - Lois. - Did you hear? 583 00:41:03,503 --> 00:41:05,213 The brilliant brass at over at kzxp 584 00:41:05,296 --> 00:41:07,656 have decided to go with someone else for their morning show. 585 00:41:07,840 --> 00:41:09,401 - Lois... - After everything that happened, 586 00:41:09,425 --> 00:41:10,945 after Ollie and I almost got killed... 587 00:41:11,010 --> 00:41:12,887 Guess who they've decided to go with. 588 00:41:13,346 --> 00:41:15,556 Apparently blonds test better with morning viewers. 589 00:41:15,723 --> 00:41:17,392 - Lois. - I'm sorry. 590 00:41:17,475 --> 00:41:19,286 I never should have tried out in the first place, 591 00:41:19,310 --> 00:41:20,687 or dragged you there with me... 592 00:41:49,257 --> 00:41:51,259 [Closing theme music playing]