1 00:00:16,383 --> 00:00:19,181 Come on, Jonathan. Maybe a little popcorn will cheer you up. 2 00:00:19,352 --> 00:00:21,320 - Could I have one, please? - Yeah, here you go. 3 00:00:21,488 --> 00:00:22,921 Thank you. 4 00:00:23,089 --> 00:00:25,580 Oh, Jonathan, isn't this fun? 5 00:00:25,759 --> 00:00:28,660 I don't think we've been on a Ferris wheel since our honeymoon. 6 00:00:28,828 --> 00:00:30,056 Yeah. 7 00:00:32,065 --> 00:00:35,557 Oh, Lois, Clark, look over here! 8 00:00:38,304 --> 00:00:39,896 Excuse me. No cuts. 9 00:00:40,073 --> 00:00:42,633 - Who are you? - Lois Lane, the reporter. 10 00:00:42,809 --> 00:00:45,243 Big deal. My mom signs your checks. 11 00:00:45,412 --> 00:00:47,209 Well, that's no reason to be rude. 12 00:00:47,380 --> 00:00:48,870 Since when? 13 00:00:49,049 --> 00:00:52,177 Hey, you wanna race? Loser buys cotton candy. 14 00:00:52,352 --> 00:00:53,876 Just cotton candy? 15 00:00:54,054 --> 00:00:56,579 With what you make, that's probably all you can afford. 16 00:00:56,756 --> 00:00:59,418 - Lois, come on, she's just a kid. - You're on. 17 00:00:59,592 --> 00:01:02,527 Ready, set... Hey, go! 18 00:01:13,606 --> 00:01:15,267 Yes! 19 00:01:15,875 --> 00:01:17,137 My favorite flavor? 20 00:01:17,310 --> 00:01:19,141 It's pink. 21 00:01:20,580 --> 00:01:23,640 The Ferris wheel's out of control! 22 00:01:27,854 --> 00:01:28,912 My daughter's on there! 23 00:01:29,089 --> 00:01:30,454 Oh, no! 24 00:01:30,623 --> 00:01:32,318 Why can't you stop it? 25 00:01:32,492 --> 00:01:34,983 It ain't me. The computer's gone crazy. 26 00:02:04,791 --> 00:02:07,089 - Superman! - Thank you. 27 00:02:09,629 --> 00:02:12,496 - Where's Clark? - I... 28 00:02:12,799 --> 00:02:16,326 I think he said he had to phone in the story. 29 00:02:24,611 --> 00:02:26,738 Well, other than Superman crashing the party... 30 00:02:26,913 --> 00:02:29,473 ...our little test went off just as planned. 31 00:02:29,649 --> 00:02:32,709 Yeah, but how do we know he won't interfere with our next accident? 32 00:02:32,886 --> 00:02:34,751 Because next time... 33 00:02:35,121 --> 00:02:37,783 ...he won't be able to hear the screams. 34 00:04:05,678 --> 00:04:07,908 - Are you looking for someone? - Yes. Lois Lane. 35 00:04:08,081 --> 00:04:11,414 Yeah, she's around somewhere. Go ahead and wait at her desk. 36 00:04:12,085 --> 00:04:17,113 - So, what do you think of the new offices? - They're beautiful, aren't they, Jonathan? 37 00:04:19,492 --> 00:04:21,187 Oh, yeah. 38 00:04:21,361 --> 00:04:22,953 They're nice. They're real nice. 39 00:04:23,129 --> 00:04:25,962 Dad, we have a reporter here who covers trends in agriculture. 40 00:04:26,132 --> 00:04:28,623 - Would you like to meet him? - Yeah. 41 00:04:29,002 --> 00:04:31,527 Lois, where's Roy? 42 00:04:31,704 --> 00:04:34,104 I think he's in Idaho covering the Spud Festival. 43 00:04:34,274 --> 00:04:37,107 It's okay, Clark, you don't have to entertain me all the time. 44 00:04:37,277 --> 00:04:40,838 You wanna meet someone that knows a lot about manure, Daniel Hansen's here. 45 00:04:41,014 --> 00:04:43,642 - Who's that? - State senator. He's running for governor. 46 00:04:43,816 --> 00:04:47,274 He's in Perry's office right now trying to sucker the Planet's endorsement. 47 00:04:47,453 --> 00:04:49,148 Lois, Clark. Glad you're still here. 48 00:04:49,322 --> 00:04:52,450 Mr. Hansen was saying how much he wanted to meet you. 49 00:04:52,659 --> 00:04:56,095 Hello. I'm a big fan. I've always enjoyed your investigative articles. 50 00:04:56,262 --> 00:04:57,729 Well, thank you. 51 00:04:57,897 --> 00:05:01,298 I'm sure if you get elected we'll have a lot to write about. 52 00:05:02,001 --> 00:05:04,231 Hi, Daniel Hansen, candidate for governor. 53 00:05:04,404 --> 00:05:06,497 - Where you folks from? - Smallville. 54 00:05:06,973 --> 00:05:08,372 Great community, great. 55 00:05:08,541 --> 00:05:11,101 If I'm elected, I'll work hard to make sure your town... 56 00:05:11,277 --> 00:05:13,142 ...gets good jobs and quality education. 57 00:05:13,313 --> 00:05:15,577 - Pizza delivery. - Hi, Daniel Hansen. 58 00:05:15,748 --> 00:05:18,808 You might start with geography. We live in another state. 59 00:05:18,985 --> 00:05:21,545 Let's go. I'm sure Clark has plenty of things to do. 60 00:05:21,721 --> 00:05:25,521 Oh, no. Now, look, no VIP tour of the Daily Planet's complete... 61 00:05:25,725 --> 00:05:27,716 ...without a visit to the editor's office. 62 00:05:27,894 --> 00:05:31,796 Come on, you two. You know, I haven't always been a desk jockey. 63 00:05:32,398 --> 00:05:33,695 Is your dad all right? 64 00:05:33,866 --> 00:05:35,527 Seems kind of down. 65 00:05:35,702 --> 00:05:37,932 His best friend died of a heart attack last week. 66 00:05:38,104 --> 00:05:40,436 - He's been pretty upset ever since. - Oh, I'm sorry. 67 00:05:40,606 --> 00:05:43,837 I'm doing all I can to keep him busy, but I'm running out of ideas. 68 00:05:44,010 --> 00:05:45,910 I have a friend at the Transit Authority. 69 00:05:46,079 --> 00:05:49,242 Maybe I can get him tickets on the inaugural ride on the new subway. 70 00:05:49,415 --> 00:05:51,508 Anything would help. 71 00:05:51,918 --> 00:05:53,385 Oh, no. 72 00:05:53,553 --> 00:05:55,418 He's telling them the Cuban snake story. 73 00:05:55,588 --> 00:05:56,885 And there it was. 74 00:05:57,056 --> 00:05:58,318 And I jumped... 75 00:05:58,491 --> 00:06:02,985 You better get in there before he shows them where it finally bit him. 76 00:06:04,197 --> 00:06:06,131 - Miss Lane? - Yes? 77 00:06:06,299 --> 00:06:09,097 My name is Stuart Hofferman. May I speak to you for a moment? 78 00:06:09,268 --> 00:06:10,758 Sure. 79 00:06:11,904 --> 00:06:13,132 May I? 80 00:06:18,945 --> 00:06:21,675 I have to admit, I'm nervous. I've never done this before. 81 00:06:21,848 --> 00:06:25,079 Really? You clean glasses like a pro. 82 00:06:25,251 --> 00:06:27,082 I meant talking to a reporter. 83 00:06:28,755 --> 00:06:31,724 Oh, I see. A little humor to take the edge off. It's very funny. 84 00:06:31,924 --> 00:06:34,484 Mr. Hofferman, is there something I can help you with? 85 00:06:36,529 --> 00:06:39,657 What would you say if I told you the accident at the Ferris wheel... 86 00:06:39,832 --> 00:06:41,197 ...wasn't an accident. 87 00:06:41,367 --> 00:06:43,699 I'd say, "Go on." 88 00:06:43,870 --> 00:06:47,601 Before I do, I need your word that if you write a story, you'll protect me. 89 00:06:47,774 --> 00:06:50,709 Well, the Planet always shields its sources. 90 00:06:54,580 --> 00:06:57,481 I... I don't throw them out... 91 00:06:57,650 --> 00:06:59,515 ...until they're absolutely shredded. 92 00:06:59,685 --> 00:07:01,380 You know, "Save the rain forest." 93 00:07:02,488 --> 00:07:05,423 Miss Lane, I'm head of research at Viologic Electronics. 94 00:07:05,591 --> 00:07:08,754 We made the switches for the Ferris wheel's computer. 95 00:07:08,928 --> 00:07:11,362 Those switches were defective. 96 00:07:12,398 --> 00:07:14,195 That's why the ride went out of control. 97 00:07:16,302 --> 00:07:17,894 Go on. 98 00:07:18,571 --> 00:07:20,505 What frightens me is that I knew... 99 00:07:20,673 --> 00:07:23,836 ...those computer switches were defective before they were shipped. 100 00:07:24,010 --> 00:07:27,309 I sent a report about them to Mr. Thorpe, our CEO, but it was ignored. 101 00:07:27,480 --> 00:07:28,742 What are you saying? 102 00:07:28,915 --> 00:07:31,850 That Viologic deliberately endangered people's lives? 103 00:07:33,119 --> 00:07:34,347 I guess. 104 00:07:34,520 --> 00:07:35,851 That doesn't make any sense. 105 00:07:36,022 --> 00:07:40,152 Wouldn't they know that the defective switches would be traced back to them? 106 00:07:40,460 --> 00:07:42,394 I would think so. 107 00:07:43,129 --> 00:07:44,357 I don't get it. 108 00:07:44,530 --> 00:07:48,660 Viologic is considered one of the best-managed companies in its field. 109 00:07:48,835 --> 00:07:50,700 There must be something more to this. 110 00:07:51,571 --> 00:07:53,835 Clark, why don't you take the rest of the day off. 111 00:07:54,006 --> 00:07:58,534 Spend it with your folks. There's nothing happening here we can't handle. 112 00:07:58,978 --> 00:08:01,242 - Is that all right with you, Lois? - Well... 113 00:08:05,351 --> 00:08:06,943 Yeah. 114 00:08:07,153 --> 00:08:09,621 It's a slow news day. 115 00:08:10,790 --> 00:08:13,088 There we go. 116 00:08:13,259 --> 00:08:14,886 Yes! 117 00:08:15,394 --> 00:08:17,954 All done. Got anything else that needs fixing? 118 00:08:18,130 --> 00:08:20,325 Mom, you're on vacation. Relax. 119 00:08:20,500 --> 00:08:23,594 Just as soon as I finish making the sandwiches. 120 00:08:31,410 --> 00:08:34,504 - Guess you didn't see that coming, Dad. - Yeah, I've learned... 121 00:08:34,680 --> 00:08:37,376 ...a lot of things you don't see coming in life, Clark. 122 00:08:37,550 --> 00:08:40,917 Like Henry. We were supposed to go fishing this week. 123 00:08:41,087 --> 00:08:44,454 Suddenly, he's dead and I'm sitting here playing checkers with you. 124 00:08:45,024 --> 00:08:48,016 Dad, you wanna talk about it? 125 00:08:48,194 --> 00:08:51,493 No. But thanks for asking anyway. 126 00:08:51,764 --> 00:08:53,629 Clark, you have any more mustard? 127 00:08:53,799 --> 00:08:55,596 Yeah, I left it out. 128 00:08:55,768 --> 00:08:57,429 Here... Oh, here we go. 129 00:08:57,603 --> 00:08:59,127 Thanks. 130 00:09:14,954 --> 00:09:17,286 I've gotta go. Something's up at the Planet. 131 00:09:18,024 --> 00:09:19,958 But, Clark, what about your sandwich? 132 00:09:30,036 --> 00:09:33,199 That was great, Mom. Thanks. See you later. 133 00:09:34,574 --> 00:09:36,974 I just hate it when he inhales his food. 134 00:09:41,047 --> 00:09:42,639 Clark, what are you doing here? 135 00:09:42,815 --> 00:09:44,715 Oh, this is what I'm doing here. 136 00:09:44,884 --> 00:09:46,146 I know, it's shocking. 137 00:09:46,319 --> 00:09:49,755 This could bring the country's largest electronics company to its knees. 138 00:09:49,922 --> 00:09:52,482 I thought it was a slow news day? 139 00:09:52,892 --> 00:09:57,659 Well, I didn't wanna bother you while your parents were visiting. 140 00:09:57,830 --> 00:09:59,525 Try again. 141 00:09:59,699 --> 00:10:04,227 Okay, the truth is, my source made me swear I'd protect his anonymity. 142 00:10:04,904 --> 00:10:06,132 I don't think so. 143 00:10:06,439 --> 00:10:08,464 Really? What do you think? 144 00:10:08,774 --> 00:10:11,334 I think you smelled a Pulitzer and didn't wanna share. 145 00:10:11,510 --> 00:10:13,410 Oh, and it was okay for you to run off... 146 00:10:13,579 --> 00:10:15,843 ...and phone in the Ferris wheel story without me? 147 00:10:16,015 --> 00:10:17,846 - What? - Don't play innocent. 148 00:10:18,017 --> 00:10:20,008 Your mother told me where you went. 149 00:10:20,586 --> 00:10:23,054 All right, everybody. Listen up. 150 00:10:23,522 --> 00:10:25,547 I've got an important announcement to make. 151 00:10:25,725 --> 00:10:30,662 Viologic has just called a press conference. As I expected, that piece of yours... 152 00:10:30,830 --> 00:10:33,663 ...on Eric Thorpe has thoroughly ruffled his feathers. 153 00:10:33,833 --> 00:10:37,325 I guess he wants his rebuttal on the 11:00 news tonight. 154 00:10:37,503 --> 00:10:38,731 Who's Eric Thorpe? 155 00:10:38,904 --> 00:10:41,395 He's that multimillionaire who took over Viologic. 156 00:10:41,574 --> 00:10:44,372 Yeah, real whiz kid. Millionaire by the time he was your age. 157 00:10:45,044 --> 00:10:48,810 Yeah, well, I had the mumps in sixth grade. It kind of slowed me down. 158 00:10:48,981 --> 00:10:52,747 Esther, I want you and Owen to work up a background piece on Eric Thorpe. 159 00:10:52,918 --> 00:10:55,079 Lois, you and Clark cover that press conference. 160 00:10:55,254 --> 00:10:58,781 Oh, and take Jimmy "The Mumps" here with you. 161 00:11:01,527 --> 00:11:02,858 Lois? 162 00:11:05,031 --> 00:11:08,626 Things are gonna get very tense around Viologic. 163 00:11:08,801 --> 00:11:13,067 This source of yours had better be rock-solid. 164 00:11:13,239 --> 00:11:15,901 I'd stake my reputation on it. 165 00:11:19,478 --> 00:11:20,706 Yes! 166 00:11:25,317 --> 00:11:27,785 Interesting report Hofferman has on his computer here. 167 00:11:29,822 --> 00:11:31,380 Too bad I never saw it. 168 00:11:32,058 --> 00:11:34,288 I'm sorry. I didn't think it was that important. 169 00:11:35,294 --> 00:11:39,526 Wick, our whole cover is supposed to be that Logar Electronics... 170 00:11:39,699 --> 00:11:42,031 ...has sabotaged our equipment. 171 00:11:42,201 --> 00:11:46,399 This little techno-nerd's report could blow us right out of the water. 172 00:11:48,841 --> 00:11:51,605 Boy, Stu, I wouldn't wanna be the guy who leaked this story. 173 00:11:51,777 --> 00:11:53,711 That's right, you wouldn't. 174 00:11:53,913 --> 00:11:56,279 Mr. Thorpe, what are you doing here? 175 00:11:56,449 --> 00:11:57,746 Get out, Oliver. 176 00:11:58,784 --> 00:12:00,342 Yes, sir. 177 00:12:01,187 --> 00:12:05,920 I'll check those reports on that thing we tested. 178 00:12:08,094 --> 00:12:10,085 Sit down, Stuart. 179 00:12:14,900 --> 00:12:16,197 Did they leave anything out? 180 00:12:17,503 --> 00:12:19,437 I don't understand. 181 00:12:20,106 --> 00:12:22,074 You know, Stuart... 182 00:12:23,509 --> 00:12:27,343 ...I like to think of my employees as family. 183 00:12:28,147 --> 00:12:33,346 So when someone betrays the family trust, it hurts me. 184 00:12:34,587 --> 00:12:37,954 We shouldn't air our problems in public. 185 00:12:38,257 --> 00:12:40,225 We should work them out between ourselves. 186 00:12:40,493 --> 00:12:42,961 Believe me, Mr. Thorpe, I had nothing to do... 187 00:12:43,129 --> 00:12:44,756 Don't lie to me! 188 00:12:54,840 --> 00:12:57,673 Maybe it was my fault. 189 00:12:58,511 --> 00:13:00,945 You spotted a problem and sent it to management. 190 00:13:01,113 --> 00:13:03,172 Now, if we had done our job... 191 00:13:03,349 --> 00:13:05,510 ...we could have come to you and told you... 192 00:13:05,684 --> 00:13:08,175 ...we had shipped those switches by mistake. 193 00:13:10,956 --> 00:13:13,322 You do believe it was a mistake, don't you? 194 00:13:16,428 --> 00:13:18,089 Good. 195 00:13:18,831 --> 00:13:21,265 Now, I have called for a press conference... 196 00:13:21,433 --> 00:13:24,766 ...and we're going to deny the Planet's story. 197 00:13:24,937 --> 00:13:28,100 And you are going to back me up. 198 00:13:28,274 --> 00:13:29,502 Is that clear? 199 00:13:31,377 --> 00:13:33,470 - Yes, sir. - Good. 200 00:13:33,646 --> 00:13:37,412 And just so you know how much I appreciate your concerns, I have ordered... 201 00:13:37,583 --> 00:13:41,519 ...all the defective switches to be shipped to a dump. 202 00:13:41,787 --> 00:13:43,254 Now... 203 00:13:43,689 --> 00:13:47,785 ...we're all one big, happy family again. 204 00:13:47,960 --> 00:13:49,359 Aren't we? 205 00:14:01,273 --> 00:14:05,073 Oh, of course, they would hire Sheldon Bender as their attorney. 206 00:14:05,244 --> 00:14:07,542 Champion of the corrupt. 207 00:14:07,713 --> 00:14:09,271 So that's the boy wonder, huh? 208 00:14:09,448 --> 00:14:11,382 - I can assure you... - Come on, pal. 209 00:14:11,550 --> 00:14:14,883 Make me happy. Have some spinach stuck between your teeth. 210 00:14:15,054 --> 00:14:19,013 Ladies and gentlemen, I'm Sheldon Bender, counsel for Viologic. 211 00:14:19,191 --> 00:14:23,252 We are here to respond to the scurrilous and entirely false accusations... 212 00:14:23,429 --> 00:14:27,263 ...made by a local newspaper regarding the quality and workmanship of our products. 213 00:14:27,433 --> 00:14:29,924 Excuse me. Lois Lane, Daily Planet. 214 00:14:30,369 --> 00:14:31,802 We know who you are, Miss Lane. 215 00:14:31,971 --> 00:14:36,305 Mr. Thorpe, your denial begs the question: If your switches weren't defective... 216 00:14:36,475 --> 00:14:38,773 ...what caused them to fail at the amusement park? 217 00:14:39,011 --> 00:14:41,104 - Sabotage. - By whom? 218 00:14:41,714 --> 00:14:43,443 That's still under investigation. 219 00:14:43,616 --> 00:14:47,279 We've received a tip from a source that implicates one of our competitors. 220 00:14:47,453 --> 00:14:49,683 Could we speak with this alleged source? 221 00:14:50,789 --> 00:14:52,450 I'll make you a deal, Miss Lane. 222 00:14:52,625 --> 00:14:55,355 You show me your source, I'll show you mine. 223 00:14:58,898 --> 00:15:01,492 There's an allegation of a report that was sent to you... 224 00:15:01,667 --> 00:15:03,760 ...warning about the defects in your switches. 225 00:15:03,936 --> 00:15:05,164 How do you respond? 226 00:15:05,437 --> 00:15:09,874 My head of research, Mr. Hofferman, will respond to that question. 227 00:15:15,748 --> 00:15:19,240 In my position, I'm responsible for all... 228 00:15:19,685 --> 00:15:22,779 ...reports regarding quality, and I would know... 229 00:15:23,255 --> 00:15:25,621 ...if such a report exists, and it does not. 230 00:15:30,696 --> 00:15:32,561 That's all that we're gonna say for now. 231 00:15:32,731 --> 00:15:36,064 A formal statement will be handed to you on your way out. 232 00:16:17,509 --> 00:16:18,737 - You betrayed me. - Stuart. 233 00:16:18,911 --> 00:16:21,505 By the time I got back, Eric Thorpe knew I was the leak. 234 00:16:21,680 --> 00:16:25,582 What? Not from my article. I wrote it as vague as possible. 235 00:16:25,751 --> 00:16:28,777 I'm sorry I ever came to you. As of now, you've never heard of me. 236 00:16:28,954 --> 00:16:31,013 Stuart, you can't go back on your word. 237 00:16:31,190 --> 00:16:33,818 A crime's been committed. People have to know about it. 238 00:16:33,993 --> 00:16:37,451 Maybe I can help settle this disagreement. 239 00:16:47,473 --> 00:16:48,963 Chief? 240 00:16:49,141 --> 00:16:52,110 Oh, Clark, I'm glad to see you. Listen. 241 00:16:52,277 --> 00:16:54,905 Do you know anything that looks like a pomegranate? 242 00:16:55,180 --> 00:16:57,444 No, not really, chief. Have you seen Lois? 243 00:16:57,616 --> 00:16:59,106 No, I thought she was with you. 244 00:16:59,385 --> 00:17:02,786 She should've been back by now. I'm gonna go look for her. 245 00:17:02,955 --> 00:17:04,547 Yeah, yeah, yeah. 246 00:17:04,723 --> 00:17:07,248 They call this a crossword puzzle? 247 00:17:07,459 --> 00:17:09,620 - Get down. - Don't do it. 248 00:17:16,935 --> 00:17:18,596 No! 249 00:17:25,577 --> 00:17:27,602 I hate reporters. 250 00:17:49,401 --> 00:17:50,629 Superman! 251 00:17:53,305 --> 00:17:56,468 Help, Superman! 252 00:17:58,343 --> 00:18:00,243 No! 253 00:18:05,184 --> 00:18:07,482 Piece of cake. 254 00:18:15,794 --> 00:18:17,625 Help! 255 00:18:38,784 --> 00:18:42,117 Lois, are you all right? Who did this to you? 256 00:18:42,654 --> 00:18:45,487 Stuart, did you recognize those men? 257 00:18:46,558 --> 00:18:48,253 They must be connected to Viologic. 258 00:18:48,427 --> 00:18:49,655 Lois, I read your story. 259 00:18:49,828 --> 00:18:53,821 I think the best thing is to take him to the police and put him in protective custody. 260 00:18:53,999 --> 00:18:56,433 No. No more cops. I just wanna be left alone. 261 00:18:56,602 --> 00:18:59,332 Stuart, you can't be alone. You're in danger. 262 00:19:00,672 --> 00:19:03,140 I'll take care of him. I've got an idea. 263 00:19:11,116 --> 00:19:15,280 Oh, I forgot to tell you. I bought you tickets for the inaugural ride of our new subway. 264 00:19:15,454 --> 00:19:17,388 It's completely automated. 265 00:19:17,556 --> 00:19:19,524 Now, that should be fun. 266 00:19:22,194 --> 00:19:24,162 Excuse me. 267 00:19:29,801 --> 00:19:32,668 Lois, what are you doing here? 268 00:19:33,305 --> 00:19:35,432 They found out Stuart's my source. 269 00:19:35,607 --> 00:19:38,235 - Someone tried to drown us. - Oh, my God. 270 00:19:38,410 --> 00:19:40,935 Come in. We've gotta get you out of those wet clothes. 271 00:19:42,314 --> 00:19:44,646 If it wasn't for Superman... 272 00:19:44,816 --> 00:19:46,875 - Bless you. - May I have some tissue? 273 00:19:47,052 --> 00:19:49,543 Clark, I want you to keep Stuart here. 274 00:19:49,721 --> 00:19:52,622 I can't babysit him, Lois. Besides, my folks are here and... 275 00:19:52,791 --> 00:19:54,315 Clark, we can take care of him. 276 00:19:54,493 --> 00:19:57,428 - Mom, that's really not a good idea. - Clark, Lois is right. 277 00:19:57,596 --> 00:19:59,029 This man needs a place to hide. 278 00:19:59,498 --> 00:20:03,434 And as long as they think he's dead, he won't be in any danger. 279 00:20:03,602 --> 00:20:05,570 He can stay here as long as you need. 280 00:20:05,737 --> 00:20:07,068 It's no trouble at all. 281 00:20:07,239 --> 00:20:09,298 - Thank you, Mrs. Kent. - You're welcome, Lois. 282 00:20:09,474 --> 00:20:10,907 Can I fix you something to eat? 283 00:20:11,076 --> 00:20:12,873 - A cheese omelet would be nice. - Sure. 284 00:20:13,045 --> 00:20:15,536 Gouda, if you have it. 285 00:20:17,082 --> 00:20:20,051 Can I call Oliver and have him pick up some of my personal items? 286 00:20:20,219 --> 00:20:22,551 Of course not. You can't trust anybody. 287 00:20:22,754 --> 00:20:25,222 Oliver's my best friend. I'd trust him with my life. 288 00:20:26,992 --> 00:20:30,894 - I really need my razor and toothbrush. - We'll buy you a razor and a toothbrush. 289 00:20:31,063 --> 00:20:33,293 I use an electric razor with the floating heads. 290 00:20:33,465 --> 00:20:36,457 I need a toothbrush with the rubber pick, if you can find it. 291 00:20:36,635 --> 00:20:40,935 Yeah, no trouble at all. 292 00:20:44,343 --> 00:20:46,311 Copy repair. 293 00:20:46,678 --> 00:20:48,703 I didn't hear anything about copier service. 294 00:20:48,880 --> 00:20:51,280 When doesn't a copier need service? 295 00:20:53,785 --> 00:20:56,413 - Security. - You forgot your replacement parts... 296 00:20:56,588 --> 00:20:58,988 ...Miss Jefferson. 297 00:21:01,526 --> 00:21:03,460 I'm with her. 298 00:21:05,731 --> 00:21:06,959 What are you doing here? 299 00:21:07,132 --> 00:21:10,465 Perry thought it'd be nice for you to have help. You were almost killed. 300 00:21:10,636 --> 00:21:14,037 - I got out of it. I don't need any help. - Well, calm down. We're partners. 301 00:21:14,206 --> 00:21:15,434 - Excuse me. - We're partners. 302 00:21:15,607 --> 00:21:17,871 Yes, we are. I am here covering the investigation. 303 00:21:18,043 --> 00:21:21,740 - And, what? I'm suppose to babysit? - And only women are supposed to babysit? 304 00:21:21,913 --> 00:21:24,381 - Lois, you know... - That was fast. I just called. 305 00:21:24,716 --> 00:21:25,944 I beg your pardon? 306 00:21:26,251 --> 00:21:29,982 I've tried everything. The thing just kind of sits here and blinks. 307 00:21:30,656 --> 00:21:32,521 We're on an emergency call. 308 00:21:32,691 --> 00:21:34,420 - We'll be right back. - Oh, no, no. 309 00:21:34,593 --> 00:21:38,290 The copies that I need are for my boss. Nothing's more important than that. 310 00:22:07,926 --> 00:22:14,422 Oh, it's obvious. This machine needs a new thermo master connector. 311 00:22:15,167 --> 00:22:19,433 That would be the thing that connects the thermo to the master. 312 00:22:19,604 --> 00:22:20,901 It's very expensive. 313 00:22:21,073 --> 00:22:23,132 We'll order it and be back tomorrow. 314 00:22:23,308 --> 00:22:25,538 Maybe you better explain the problem to my boss. 315 00:22:25,711 --> 00:22:27,838 I don't wanna lose anything in the translation. 316 00:22:28,013 --> 00:22:31,642 Well, what's to lose? It's broken. We'll fix it tomorrow. 317 00:22:31,817 --> 00:22:35,116 Actually, I think maybe all it needs is a good kick. 318 00:22:35,287 --> 00:22:38,882 A kick? It needs a kick? 319 00:22:41,093 --> 00:22:43,323 He's joking. He's a trainee. They do that. 320 00:22:43,495 --> 00:22:47,488 Well, now, it couldn't hurt to try, Miss Jefferson. 321 00:22:55,140 --> 00:22:58,132 Maybe I'm kicking the wrong thing? 322 00:23:12,591 --> 00:23:16,618 Stuart said there was a copy of his report in a file cabinet. 323 00:23:19,698 --> 00:23:22,599 I hope this Lane woman's crusade doesn't reveal our connection. 324 00:23:22,768 --> 00:23:27,762 Relax, we're taking great care to distance Viologic's donations to your campaign. 325 00:23:27,939 --> 00:23:30,339 Speaking of which, how is the war chest? 326 00:23:30,809 --> 00:23:32,538 I could always use more money for TV. 327 00:23:32,944 --> 00:23:34,536 Would 100,000 help? 328 00:23:34,880 --> 00:23:36,745 Two would be an even bigger help. 329 00:23:36,982 --> 00:23:40,042 Don't drain me. We need to save some for the presidential campaign. 330 00:23:41,353 --> 00:23:44,186 I don't know if I'm gonna be governor, much less president. 331 00:23:44,356 --> 00:23:47,120 Daniel, stop worrying. 332 00:23:47,292 --> 00:23:49,556 This is just the beginning. 333 00:23:49,761 --> 00:23:53,697 In four years from now, you will be president. 334 00:23:53,865 --> 00:23:58,234 And you will be appropriately surprised when I award Viologic... 335 00:23:58,403 --> 00:24:00,701 ... all those big fat defense contracts. 336 00:24:00,872 --> 00:24:02,601 Mother ship to Clark. 337 00:24:05,010 --> 00:24:09,208 Imagine how fascinating that wall would be if there was actually something on it. 338 00:24:09,381 --> 00:24:11,713 Sorry, I was just lost in thought. 339 00:24:11,883 --> 00:24:13,316 Lost in space, you mean. 340 00:24:13,485 --> 00:24:15,385 Did you find anything? 341 00:24:17,322 --> 00:24:19,085 What are you guys doing in here? 342 00:24:19,257 --> 00:24:21,418 You're the reporters from the press conference. 343 00:24:21,593 --> 00:24:23,788 Don't get excited. We're trying to help Stuart. 344 00:24:23,962 --> 00:24:25,691 Help him? You've ruined his career. 345 00:24:25,864 --> 00:24:28,924 - He's so upset, he's disappeared. - Oliver, you're his friend. 346 00:24:29,100 --> 00:24:32,297 That's right, I am. And you've caused enough trouble. Now get out. 347 00:24:53,992 --> 00:24:58,759 Did you know you can play over 50 songs with just three chords? 348 00:24:59,130 --> 00:25:00,358 G, C, D. 349 00:25:03,301 --> 00:25:04,529 Lighten up, Wick. 350 00:25:04,703 --> 00:25:06,864 I just saw Lois Lane leaving the building. 351 00:25:08,473 --> 00:25:10,668 Now, how can that be, Wick? 352 00:25:10,842 --> 00:25:13,402 You told me you disposed of her. 353 00:25:13,845 --> 00:25:16,040 Don't tell me you screwed up again. 354 00:25:17,616 --> 00:25:21,712 Well, if she's alive, I suppose there's a chance Stuart is too. 355 00:25:21,887 --> 00:25:24,151 Now, do you think you can find the little snitch? 356 00:25:24,322 --> 00:25:25,550 Do it right this time. 357 00:25:25,724 --> 00:25:27,783 What about Lane? 358 00:25:34,065 --> 00:25:36,761 Lois, you're not going to get some pinhead in Washington... 359 00:25:36,935 --> 00:25:39,460 ...to order a recall without further proof. 360 00:25:39,638 --> 00:25:41,697 - Lois Lane? - Yes. 361 00:25:42,807 --> 00:25:44,604 Viologic has just filed a liable suit... 362 00:25:44,776 --> 00:25:47,745 ...against the Daily Planet and you in the amount of $20 million. 363 00:25:48,179 --> 00:25:49,646 Consider yourself served. 364 00:25:49,814 --> 00:25:52,282 What? Are you serious? 365 00:25:52,450 --> 00:25:54,680 Haven't you ever heard of the First Amendment? 366 00:25:54,853 --> 00:25:58,414 You think the Planet's gonna roll over because of bullying and scare tactics? 367 00:25:58,590 --> 00:26:02,890 Listen, you're lucky we're not prosecuting you for illegal trespass. 368 00:26:03,061 --> 00:26:04,289 Oh, yeah? 369 00:26:04,462 --> 00:26:08,091 Well, wait till you get our bill for fixing your copy machine. 370 00:26:08,333 --> 00:26:09,561 Do you believe this? 371 00:26:09,734 --> 00:26:11,668 We should countersue for harassment. 372 00:26:11,836 --> 00:26:13,428 Lois, listen to me. 373 00:26:13,605 --> 00:26:17,063 I've been down this road before. And believe me, it's a bumpy ride. 374 00:26:18,209 --> 00:26:20,370 What are you saying? We're not gonna fight this? 375 00:26:20,545 --> 00:26:24,845 We're gonna fight it. But you're gonna have to bring in your source for ammunition. 376 00:26:25,116 --> 00:26:27,448 What about the shield law, protecting a source? 377 00:26:27,619 --> 00:26:29,644 Well, shield laws are great in theory... 378 00:26:29,821 --> 00:26:31,686 ...but there have been too many cases... 379 00:26:31,856 --> 00:26:35,656 ...where the judge has just thrown out the shield law. And then where are you? 380 00:26:37,896 --> 00:26:39,488 I'm not revealing my source. 381 00:26:39,664 --> 00:26:43,293 Lois, you gotta understand something. 382 00:26:43,468 --> 00:26:45,959 Lawyers run this world. 383 00:26:46,137 --> 00:26:49,106 When push comes to shove, they believe in cutting their losses. 384 00:26:49,274 --> 00:26:51,003 Now, we can't take a chance. 385 00:26:51,176 --> 00:26:55,237 A $20 million lawsuit would sink us. 386 00:26:55,447 --> 00:26:57,278 You gotta bring in your source. 387 00:27:01,453 --> 00:27:03,819 Lois, what choice does Perry have? 388 00:27:03,989 --> 00:27:07,925 I mean, he's sort of stuck between a rock and a hard place, and he... 389 00:27:09,728 --> 00:27:12,492 Mom? Dad? 390 00:27:13,331 --> 00:27:15,799 - Oh, my head. - Mrs. Kent, are you all right? 391 00:27:15,967 --> 00:27:17,457 Mom, what happened? 392 00:27:17,636 --> 00:27:18,864 I don't know. 393 00:27:19,037 --> 00:27:21,972 Stuart ordered takeout from a deli. 394 00:27:22,140 --> 00:27:23,368 They delivered. 395 00:27:23,541 --> 00:27:25,941 We ate. The next thing I know, you're here. 396 00:27:26,111 --> 00:27:27,942 Where is Stuart? Stuart? 397 00:27:28,113 --> 00:27:30,240 He was in the bedroom. 398 00:27:35,620 --> 00:27:37,349 Clark! 399 00:27:46,665 --> 00:27:48,462 Lois, I just spoke to the deli. 400 00:27:48,633 --> 00:27:51,363 Someone stopped the delivery boy and paid him for the food. 401 00:27:51,536 --> 00:27:54,004 He couldn't give much of a description, but he... 402 00:27:57,609 --> 00:27:59,702 Lois, are you all right? 403 00:28:00,245 --> 00:28:03,237 I wrote an article that got a man killed. 404 00:28:06,184 --> 00:28:08,584 Lois, you used every means to protect his identify. 405 00:28:08,753 --> 00:28:10,311 Nobody could've done that better. 406 00:28:10,488 --> 00:28:15,482 No, because of my compulsive obsession to always outdo everybody... 407 00:28:15,660 --> 00:28:18,652 ...Stuart Hofferman is dead. 408 00:28:18,830 --> 00:28:20,764 Forensics just faxed this over. 409 00:28:20,932 --> 00:28:23,423 The blood stains on the sheet are a match of Stuart's. 410 00:28:23,601 --> 00:28:26,399 There are also powder burns from a small-caliber weapon. 411 00:28:27,205 --> 00:28:30,868 It would make my day if the trail led right back to Eric Thorpe. 412 00:28:31,643 --> 00:28:34,009 I admit it. I'm jealous, all right? 413 00:28:34,179 --> 00:28:35,806 Guilty as charged. 414 00:28:35,980 --> 00:28:38,744 Hopefully, the boy wonder will be too. 415 00:28:42,253 --> 00:28:45,484 Lois, you just can't just sit here. 416 00:28:45,657 --> 00:28:48,182 We have to focus on finding that delivery boy. 417 00:28:48,359 --> 00:28:50,224 He's the key to solving Stuart's murder. 418 00:28:53,298 --> 00:28:54,890 You're right. 419 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:57,467 I owe him that much. 420 00:28:57,635 --> 00:29:00,536 Lois, can I see you for a minute, please? 421 00:29:03,842 --> 00:29:05,833 Come on in, hon. 422 00:29:10,482 --> 00:29:11,915 What's wrong? 423 00:29:12,083 --> 00:29:16,816 Well, I just went head-to-head with the publisher and five of the paper's lawyers. 424 00:29:17,455 --> 00:29:19,184 Felt like it was the Alamo... 425 00:29:19,357 --> 00:29:21,222 ...and I was on the wrong side. 426 00:29:23,361 --> 00:29:25,056 Lois... 427 00:29:27,098 --> 00:29:28,963 I... 428 00:29:32,370 --> 00:29:34,133 I'm gonna have to suspend you. 429 00:29:34,539 --> 00:29:37,064 What? Perry... 430 00:29:37,242 --> 00:29:41,702 I just spent the last two hours fighting a six-headed monster, and in the end... 431 00:29:41,880 --> 00:29:43,973 ...I lost. I'm sorry. 432 00:29:44,149 --> 00:29:46,413 - Why? - Well, they're frightened, that's why. 433 00:29:46,584 --> 00:29:49,553 Viologic has got deep pockets. We don't. 434 00:29:51,189 --> 00:29:52,918 But my life is the Planet. 435 00:29:53,792 --> 00:29:55,885 What am I gonna do? 436 00:29:56,060 --> 00:29:59,257 Can't you just, you know, stick me in some other bureau or something? 437 00:29:59,430 --> 00:30:01,694 I tried. 438 00:30:01,866 --> 00:30:07,202 And if it was just a case of your not being able to produce your source, I could have. 439 00:30:07,372 --> 00:30:09,272 But now that you're linked to his death... 440 00:30:09,440 --> 00:30:13,103 ...Legal feels that the Planet has got to distance itself from you. 441 00:30:13,278 --> 00:30:15,109 Lois... 442 00:30:15,280 --> 00:30:16,611 ...I swear to you... 443 00:30:16,781 --> 00:30:21,309 ...l'll do everything in my power to see that you get reinstated just as soon as possible. 444 00:30:42,774 --> 00:30:45,174 Sometimes I hate this job. 445 00:30:47,378 --> 00:30:49,039 Perry said it was only temporary. 446 00:30:49,214 --> 00:30:52,445 - You'll be back before you know it. - Doing what? Writing classifieds? 447 00:30:52,617 --> 00:30:55,780 It's over, Clark. Stuart's dead and so is my career. 448 00:30:55,954 --> 00:31:00,220 Miss Lane, I have to ask for your press ID. 449 00:31:00,391 --> 00:31:04,157 Of course, the final indignity. 450 00:31:07,265 --> 00:31:09,665 You know, it's funny. 451 00:31:09,834 --> 00:31:12,769 I don't even know where the unemployment office is. 452 00:31:12,937 --> 00:31:14,336 I don't believe you, Lois. 453 00:31:14,505 --> 00:31:17,736 Where's the woman who rolls up her sleeves and gets into a good fight? 454 00:31:17,909 --> 00:31:20,002 I appreciate what you're trying to do, Clark... 455 00:31:20,178 --> 00:31:21,406 Clark! Clark! 456 00:31:21,579 --> 00:31:24,912 The mayor called a press conference to announce the new chief of police. 457 00:31:25,083 --> 00:31:28,018 Perry wants us down there right away. Taxi! 458 00:31:31,155 --> 00:31:33,180 I'll call you later. 459 00:31:34,759 --> 00:31:36,522 City Hall. 460 00:31:39,898 --> 00:31:41,923 I'll miss you... 461 00:31:42,166 --> 00:31:43,895 ...partner. 462 00:31:49,908 --> 00:31:52,968 Joey. It's Lois Lane. I need some information. 463 00:31:53,144 --> 00:31:54,805 Oh, come on, Joey. Wait, wait, wait. 464 00:31:54,979 --> 00:31:56,503 I've always protected you before. 465 00:31:56,681 --> 00:31:58,410 I've been on the phone all night. 466 00:31:58,583 --> 00:32:00,574 You're the last one who can... 467 00:32:00,785 --> 00:32:02,116 Joey? 468 00:32:02,287 --> 00:32:03,845 Joey? 469 00:32:11,930 --> 00:32:13,693 Maybe I should've called first? 470 00:32:16,768 --> 00:32:18,065 Superman! 471 00:32:18,236 --> 00:32:19,863 I... I... 472 00:32:20,705 --> 00:32:22,468 It's such a... 473 00:32:22,674 --> 00:32:25,700 I was... If I'd known you were coming... 474 00:32:26,711 --> 00:32:28,736 I was just... 475 00:32:28,913 --> 00:32:30,972 ...spring-cleaning. 476 00:32:31,816 --> 00:32:33,613 I heard about your suspension. 477 00:32:41,960 --> 00:32:46,659 Lois, if anyone knows what it's like to be on the outside, I do. 478 00:32:47,565 --> 00:32:51,262 Sometimes, I feel like I'm out there fighting all alone. 479 00:32:51,936 --> 00:32:54,097 Sometimes, I feel like giving up. 480 00:32:54,272 --> 00:32:59,107 But then I remember that what I stand for is more important than anything else. 481 00:32:59,277 --> 00:33:02,610 Your work is very important to the people of Metropolis. 482 00:33:02,880 --> 00:33:05,348 You're a brilliant, passionate journalist. 483 00:33:05,616 --> 00:33:08,710 Adversity has never stopped you before. 484 00:33:08,886 --> 00:33:10,285 Don't let it start now. 485 00:33:10,722 --> 00:33:12,485 That's funny. 486 00:33:12,657 --> 00:33:14,352 Clark said the same thing. 487 00:33:15,660 --> 00:33:17,252 I'm not surprised. 488 00:33:17,428 --> 00:33:19,020 Clark, he's a very smart guy. 489 00:33:22,433 --> 00:33:26,062 - Would you like me to help you clean up? - Oh, no, it's really... 490 00:33:26,237 --> 00:33:28,034 I'm... No. 491 00:33:28,206 --> 00:33:30,504 - No. - It's no problem. 492 00:33:43,688 --> 00:33:45,485 Gee... 493 00:33:47,759 --> 00:33:49,693 You even alphabetized it. 494 00:33:51,596 --> 00:33:53,154 Lois... 495 00:33:53,564 --> 00:33:58,092 ...don't stop believing in yourself. I haven't. 496 00:34:15,853 --> 00:34:17,650 Clark? 497 00:34:19,157 --> 00:34:20,954 What, what? 498 00:34:25,530 --> 00:34:29,330 I know, I know. You're asleep. I'm sorry, I really am, but this can't wait. 499 00:34:29,500 --> 00:34:32,298 I know you hate me now, but you're gonna love me in a minute. 500 00:34:32,470 --> 00:34:35,064 - I doubt that. - Oh, Clark, it was the most amazing thing. 501 00:34:35,239 --> 00:34:38,106 It came to me like a bolt out of the blue. 502 00:34:38,276 --> 00:34:42,542 Well, not really since it's dark out, and it only came to me an hour ago. 503 00:34:42,713 --> 00:34:44,510 - Hi! - Look, Lois. 504 00:34:44,682 --> 00:34:47,276 It's past the babbling hour. Could you get to the point? 505 00:34:47,452 --> 00:34:50,546 Yes! So I'm in my apartment, right? 506 00:34:50,721 --> 00:34:53,622 I'm sitting there wallowing in the most disgusting self-pity... 507 00:34:53,791 --> 00:34:55,520 ...even I can't stand myself anymore. 508 00:34:55,693 --> 00:35:02,189 So I stopped acting like a victim and I started thinking like a reporter. 509 00:35:02,500 --> 00:35:05,094 We're on the edge of our seats, dear. 510 00:35:05,269 --> 00:35:06,793 Now, follow me. 511 00:35:06,971 --> 00:35:10,805 Someone comes in and drugs your folks and Stuart... 512 00:35:10,975 --> 00:35:14,843 ...so they can kill him without leaving any witnesses, right? 513 00:35:15,179 --> 00:35:18,046 But why kill him here? 514 00:35:18,216 --> 00:35:21,583 Why not take him someplace else and kill him... 515 00:35:21,752 --> 00:35:25,153 ...so you don't leave all the obvious signs of murder. 516 00:35:25,323 --> 00:35:28,315 - Yeah? - So I called my friend at the police lab. 517 00:35:28,493 --> 00:35:32,827 I still have some pull left in this town. And she checks Stuart's blood test for me. 518 00:35:34,899 --> 00:35:37,697 No sign of drugs. 519 00:35:37,869 --> 00:35:40,997 Stuart never ate the food. 520 00:35:44,008 --> 00:35:45,635 I was right. 521 00:35:46,110 --> 00:35:48,510 - His toothbrush is gone. - Yes. 522 00:35:48,679 --> 00:35:51,170 - Why would a dead man need a toothbrush? - Exactly. 523 00:35:51,349 --> 00:35:52,782 Stuart's not dead. 524 00:35:54,051 --> 00:35:56,576 He faked it so everyone would leave him alone. 525 00:35:56,754 --> 00:35:58,221 Nice work, Lois. 526 00:35:58,389 --> 00:35:59,947 Do you think he's with Oliver? 527 00:36:00,124 --> 00:36:01,557 That is his best friend. 528 00:36:01,726 --> 00:36:05,662 I had my source at the police department fax me a copy of Oliver's driver's license. 529 00:36:06,097 --> 00:36:08,463 As far as she knows, the address is still current. 530 00:36:08,633 --> 00:36:10,533 Clark, that's him. 531 00:36:10,701 --> 00:36:14,569 Oliver. Oliver was the delivery boy. 532 00:36:25,416 --> 00:36:28,112 That's our next lead unless you tell us where Stuart is. 533 00:36:28,286 --> 00:36:31,153 - I don't fink on friends. - Lois. 534 00:36:31,322 --> 00:36:33,688 I get real angry when I've been played for a fool. 535 00:36:33,858 --> 00:36:35,086 Okay, okay, okay! 536 00:36:35,259 --> 00:36:37,989 He's washing up! 537 00:36:39,797 --> 00:36:43,324 She's not a morning person. 538 00:36:51,609 --> 00:36:53,975 Hello, Stuart. 539 00:36:55,780 --> 00:36:58,408 Please, can't you just leave me alone? 540 00:36:58,649 --> 00:37:01,209 Put down the toothbrush and we'll talk. 541 00:37:01,586 --> 00:37:04,783 Mr. Thorpe said it was just a mistake. He gave me his word the rest... 542 00:37:04,956 --> 00:37:08,221 ...of the defective switches were shipped to a dump. There's no threat. 543 00:37:08,392 --> 00:37:12,123 If that were true, why did he try to vacuum-pack you into a 55-gallon drum? 544 00:37:13,297 --> 00:37:16,858 Stuart, I can't do this without you. 545 00:37:17,702 --> 00:37:19,932 Even though we don't know each other that well... 546 00:37:20,104 --> 00:37:24,040 ...I think we have something very important in common: Our reputations. 547 00:37:24,208 --> 00:37:28,110 You've worked too hard to just throw it all away and run. 548 00:37:28,279 --> 00:37:30,679 And I can't salvage mine without you. 549 00:37:32,350 --> 00:37:33,578 Stuart... 550 00:37:33,751 --> 00:37:35,446 ...if we found you... 551 00:37:35,620 --> 00:37:37,611 ...they will find you. 552 00:37:41,425 --> 00:37:43,052 Okay. 553 00:37:43,327 --> 00:37:44,555 What do we do? 554 00:37:44,729 --> 00:37:47,163 Okay, if we're right, and Thorpe tried to kill you... 555 00:37:47,331 --> 00:37:50,232 ...because he's still shipping those switches, we need proof. 556 00:37:50,434 --> 00:37:52,629 Distribution has the shipping manifests. 557 00:37:52,803 --> 00:37:54,964 Their central office is upstairs from mine. 558 00:37:55,139 --> 00:37:58,472 Forget it. Everything on that level is under heavy security. 559 00:37:58,643 --> 00:38:02,409 - Even I don't have clearance to that floor. - But I do. 560 00:38:16,494 --> 00:38:19,486 This thing scans the iris in my eye. 561 00:38:19,664 --> 00:38:21,757 It's like a fingerprint. 562 00:38:30,641 --> 00:38:33,007 - Uh-oh. - "Uh-oh"? What "uh-oh"? 563 00:38:34,111 --> 00:38:36,511 This office has its own independent security system. 564 00:38:36,714 --> 00:38:40,548 You have to punch in a code within 90 seconds, or an alarm alerts security. 565 00:38:40,718 --> 00:38:43,050 And "uh-oh" means that you don't know the code? 566 00:38:45,423 --> 00:38:47,220 - Uh-oh. - Uh-oh. 567 00:38:51,762 --> 00:38:55,823 Here it is. The entries with a batch marked "420" indicate the defective switches. 568 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:57,558 It only shows two buyers. 569 00:38:57,735 --> 00:39:00,135 The amusement park and the new automated subway. 570 00:39:00,304 --> 00:39:03,068 We have the contract for the new subway's routing computer. 571 00:39:03,240 --> 00:39:05,834 - What does it do? - It controls the direction and speed... 572 00:39:06,010 --> 00:39:08,376 ...of the trains. If the switches fail... 573 00:39:08,546 --> 00:39:11,640 The inaugural run's just about to start, and the governor's on it. 574 00:39:11,816 --> 00:39:13,579 So are my folks. Let's go. 575 00:39:19,523 --> 00:39:22,856 That's the third station we've passed without stopping. 576 00:39:24,995 --> 00:39:27,793 Governor, why doesn't somebody stop this train? 577 00:39:27,965 --> 00:39:31,901 The authorities are taking appropriate measures to deal with this situation. 578 00:39:32,069 --> 00:39:34,264 - We just need to remain calm. - You remain calm. 579 00:39:34,438 --> 00:39:38,499 I'm worried about what happens when we run out of track and crash into the wall. 580 00:39:40,244 --> 00:39:41,506 Jonathan! 581 00:39:42,179 --> 00:39:47,116 Well, I just saw the latest polling numbers, and it doesn't look good. 582 00:39:47,685 --> 00:39:51,280 Maybe, I should drop out before we waste any more money. 583 00:39:51,455 --> 00:39:53,582 That's not the attitude of a winner. 584 00:39:53,758 --> 00:39:55,248 Eric, let's face it. 585 00:39:55,426 --> 00:39:58,486 There's no way to turn these numbers around by the election. 586 00:39:58,996 --> 00:40:00,258 You disappoint me. 587 00:40:02,133 --> 00:40:03,760 You know, Wick disappointed me. 588 00:40:03,934 --> 00:40:07,768 I have been spending my days cleaning up a mess he should have handled. 589 00:40:07,938 --> 00:40:10,873 But now we've worked things out. 590 00:40:11,041 --> 00:40:12,508 Haven't we, Wick? 591 00:40:17,081 --> 00:40:19,242 Now, let's get something straight. 592 00:40:19,417 --> 00:40:21,885 I don't back losers. 593 00:40:23,521 --> 00:40:24,749 Polls are meaningless. 594 00:40:24,922 --> 00:40:30,588 After today, you'll be the only candidate anyone can vote for. 595 00:40:36,033 --> 00:40:37,830 Why would Thorpe wanna kill the governor? 596 00:40:38,002 --> 00:40:40,232 Because he's got Daniel Hansen in his hip pocket. 597 00:40:40,404 --> 00:40:44,170 Winning this election is Thorpe's first step in getting Hansen to the White House. 598 00:40:44,341 --> 00:40:46,241 Then Hansen can get him defense contracts. 599 00:40:46,410 --> 00:40:49,311 - How do you know that? - You're not the only one with sources. 600 00:40:49,480 --> 00:40:52,574 If they can trace the switches back to Viologic, it would ruin him. 601 00:40:52,750 --> 00:40:54,081 He'd claim it was sabotage. 602 00:40:54,251 --> 00:40:58,085 - Sorry, folks, emergency vehicles only. - We've got to get to the subway. 603 00:40:58,255 --> 00:41:00,985 Forget it, ma'am. The new subway's out of control. 604 00:41:01,158 --> 00:41:04,355 They're afraid it's gonna crash at Centennial Park Station. 605 00:41:04,528 --> 00:41:07,759 Get over to Centennial Park. It's just a few more blocks. 606 00:41:07,932 --> 00:41:10,526 I'll call main dispatch and tell them about the switches. 607 00:41:10,701 --> 00:41:12,692 Maybe they can be short-circuited. 608 00:41:19,343 --> 00:41:21,334 Was that the train? 609 00:41:35,125 --> 00:41:38,219 - Have they stopped it yet? - No, it'll be here any second. 610 00:41:45,436 --> 00:41:46,903 What do you think? 611 00:41:47,071 --> 00:41:49,403 I think he just fainted. 612 00:41:51,308 --> 00:41:53,208 Here it comes! 613 00:42:08,993 --> 00:42:10,790 Superman. 614 00:42:38,088 --> 00:42:39,453 I'm... 615 00:42:39,623 --> 00:42:42,922 I'm feeling much better now, thank you. I appreciate it. 616 00:42:43,093 --> 00:42:44,321 Do you need help? 617 00:42:44,495 --> 00:42:47,555 He's gonna be okay, Clar... Superman. 618 00:42:53,137 --> 00:42:55,697 No comment for the press? 619 00:43:03,414 --> 00:43:06,008 You can't leave before we get a family portrait. 620 00:43:06,183 --> 00:43:08,981 Oh, your mom is gonna be so proud. 621 00:43:10,220 --> 00:43:11,448 Smile for the Planet. 622 00:43:13,691 --> 00:43:16,558 Kind of a welcome-back present for Lois. 623 00:43:16,727 --> 00:43:18,422 You think she'll like it? 624 00:43:18,596 --> 00:43:20,496 I think it'll make her day. 625 00:43:20,664 --> 00:43:22,757 I think what made her day was finding out... 626 00:43:22,933 --> 00:43:25,993 ...that Thorpe was already onto Stuart before her article came out. 627 00:43:26,170 --> 00:43:30,197 No, no. Now, look, that's a story for another time. 628 00:43:30,374 --> 00:43:32,706 Clark, we gotta go. I want to get over to see Al. 629 00:43:32,876 --> 00:43:35,106 - Who's Al? - He's the guy we helped in the subway. 630 00:43:35,279 --> 00:43:37,406 Turns out he's originally from Kansas. 631 00:43:37,581 --> 00:43:39,515 Unbelievable how much we have in common. 632 00:43:39,683 --> 00:43:42,379 We talked for an hour. I felt like I've known him all my life. 633 00:43:42,553 --> 00:43:45,386 Looks like there's one more reason for us to visit Metropolis. 634 00:43:53,497 --> 00:43:57,228 Lois. Oh, boy, you know me. I'm not a great one for speeches. 635 00:43:57,401 --> 00:44:02,361 But, well, this place hasn't been the same without you. 636 00:44:03,040 --> 00:44:04,439 I'm glad to see you back. 637 00:44:07,945 --> 00:44:10,709 Oh, here. 638 00:44:10,881 --> 00:44:12,109 Here's our press pass. 639 00:44:16,353 --> 00:44:18,287 Thanks, Perry. 640 00:44:20,924 --> 00:44:23,757 Well, okay. What's everybody standing around for, huh? 641 00:44:23,927 --> 00:44:27,021 Nothing you can sell here for a quarter. Let's get back to work. 642 00:44:27,197 --> 00:44:29,597 - Bye, sweetheart. You call us, you here? - Bye, Mama. 643 00:44:29,767 --> 00:44:30,995 Okay. 644 00:44:31,168 --> 00:44:33,102 - Drop by soon. - Okay. 645 00:44:45,416 --> 00:44:47,884 Our byline is gonna look great on a Pulitzer some day. 646 00:44:48,052 --> 00:44:49,849 Yeah, but whose name is gonna go first? 647 00:44:50,020 --> 00:44:53,217 Mine, of course. 648 00:44:54,458 --> 00:44:57,586 It is great to have you back, partner. 649 00:45:01,832 --> 00:45:03,629 Lois Lane. 650 00:45:04,601 --> 00:45:06,865 The trap is set? 651 00:45:07,037 --> 00:45:08,402 Hundreds will die? 652 00:45:09,773 --> 00:45:11,570 Poison gas? 653 00:45:11,742 --> 00:45:13,642 Does anyone else know about this? 654 00:45:14,678 --> 00:45:16,578 Lois. 655 00:45:17,314 --> 00:45:19,179 Clark, relax. 656 00:45:19,349 --> 00:45:21,283 It's just my exterminator.