1 00:00:01,669 --> 00:00:03,421 [Clark] Previously on Superman and Lois... 2 00:00:03,505 --> 00:00:05,385 [Lois] Your mom wanted us to move to Smallville. 3 00:00:05,673 --> 00:00:07,091 This family needs Smallville. 4 00:00:07,175 --> 00:00:10,178 About a year ago, I took a bunch of my mom's pills. 5 00:00:10,261 --> 00:00:11,846 She made a really big drama out of it. 6 00:00:11,930 --> 00:00:13,473 Lots of therapy. 7 00:00:15,225 --> 00:00:16,309 Hey! That's my girlfriend! 8 00:00:16,392 --> 00:00:17,392 Girlfriend? 9 00:00:17,435 --> 00:00:20,396 [Lois] It is an article I am working on about Morgan Edge. 10 00:00:20,480 --> 00:00:22,565 He's not here to save Smallville. 11 00:00:22,649 --> 00:00:25,235 Edge changed my story. I can't let him do this. 12 00:00:25,735 --> 00:00:28,988 That is the best writing I have done since you took over. 13 00:00:30,114 --> 00:00:31,114 [Lois] I already quit. 14 00:00:31,991 --> 00:00:32,992 When can you start? 15 00:00:33,076 --> 00:00:34,077 So I can go to school? 16 00:00:34,160 --> 00:00:36,454 We have to keep an eye on your powers. 17 00:00:36,538 --> 00:00:40,208 The photo-nucleic effect appears to be insignificant. 18 00:00:40,291 --> 00:00:43,169 But he will never be like you, Kal-El. 19 00:00:51,928 --> 00:00:53,388 Does this have too much blue in it? 20 00:00:55,598 --> 00:00:57,600 - I still like the Huntsman's Tribute. - [groans] 21 00:00:58,184 --> 00:01:00,353 Dad, I'm pretty sure that's just slang for poop. 22 00:01:00,562 --> 00:01:01,771 - Hey. - [Lois] Jonathan. 23 00:01:02,313 --> 00:01:04,315 Don't be gross. Also, he's not wrong. 24 00:01:05,984 --> 00:01:07,402 Mom, can we just pick something? 25 00:01:07,777 --> 00:01:09,362 Sweetie, this is an important decision. 26 00:01:09,445 --> 00:01:11,405 We're finally putting our own stamp on this house. 27 00:01:11,864 --> 00:01:13,116 If you make up your mind. 28 00:01:20,707 --> 00:01:22,750 What about this color? You like this color? 29 00:01:23,501 --> 00:01:24,501 Yeah, it's fine. 30 00:01:24,544 --> 00:01:25,545 - Yeah? - Yeah. 31 00:01:27,754 --> 00:01:28,672 [squeals] 32 00:01:28,673 --> 00:01:30,925 Someone is just asking for the Huntsman's Tribute. 33 00:01:31,217 --> 00:01:32,427 Anything but Dad's color. 34 00:01:32,510 --> 00:01:33,510 Oh, come on. 35 00:01:35,054 --> 00:01:37,348 - You really wanna do this? - No super tricks, all right? 36 00:01:38,099 --> 00:01:39,099 Come on. 37 00:01:39,100 --> 00:01:40,580 Come on. You can do better than that. 38 00:01:40,643 --> 00:01:41,643 [laughing] 39 00:01:44,897 --> 00:01:46,816 Okay. That's it. That's it. 40 00:01:52,238 --> 00:01:53,238 [rumbling] 41 00:01:53,281 --> 00:01:54,281 [tires screech] 42 00:01:57,368 --> 00:01:58,578 [Lois] Clark? Clark? 43 00:02:03,416 --> 00:02:06,377 Guess there is no reason to hide it now that you both know he's Superman. 44 00:02:12,759 --> 00:02:14,177 [people screaming] 45 00:02:39,494 --> 00:02:41,329 [kids screaming] 46 00:02:44,082 --> 00:02:45,500 [man whimpering] 47 00:02:59,722 --> 00:03:01,140 [laughing] 48 00:03:01,599 --> 00:03:03,017 [speaks foreign language] 49 00:03:17,657 --> 00:03:20,827 Wait. So you can hear every sound in the world at once? 50 00:03:21,994 --> 00:03:24,372 It's more like I hear all the fluctuations taking place 51 00:03:24,455 --> 00:03:25,915 in the collective sonic frequency. 52 00:03:26,582 --> 00:03:28,209 That makes zero sense to me. 53 00:03:28,292 --> 00:03:30,503 So how do you tell between, like, 54 00:03:30,586 --> 00:03:32,630 someone in trouble and someone shouting for a taxi? 55 00:03:32,714 --> 00:03:35,174 Well, it took lots of years of training at the Fortress, 56 00:03:35,258 --> 00:03:38,720 but that's where I learned to hone in on certain sounds, like people in distress. 57 00:03:38,803 --> 00:03:40,096 Wait. De for real, though. 58 00:03:40,304 --> 00:03:42,199 What's the most embarrassing thing you've ever heard? 59 00:03:42,223 --> 00:03:43,975 Nope. Not appropriate. 60 00:03:44,058 --> 00:03:45,643 Be honest. Was there nudity involved? 61 00:03:46,769 --> 00:03:48,205 - Maybe when you guys are older. - Oh! 62 00:03:48,229 --> 00:03:49,313 - Come on. - What? 63 00:03:49,522 --> 00:03:51,082 - Come on. - Another time. Another time. 64 00:03:51,524 --> 00:03:54,169 You know, I would've much rather had super hearing than crazy-ass laser eyes. 65 00:03:54,193 --> 00:03:56,863 Hey, let's just stick with calling it heat vision for now, okay? 66 00:03:56,946 --> 00:03:58,990 - [Jordan] Mm-hmm. - And don't be so sure. 67 00:03:59,449 --> 00:04:01,159 Every power comes with its own burden. 68 00:04:01,409 --> 00:04:02,827 - And responsibilities. - Yeah. 69 00:04:02,994 --> 00:04:05,580 - You mean rules. - Which are meant to protect you. 70 00:04:05,913 --> 00:04:09,375 Yeah. Don't use my powers, don't draw attention to myself. 71 00:04:10,251 --> 00:04:11,794 Oh. Don't feed him after midnight. 72 00:04:11,878 --> 00:04:15,465 Hey, it's important that we don't draw unnecessary attention to our family. 73 00:04:16,174 --> 00:04:19,051 If anyone ever found out the truth about me, it would change everything. 74 00:04:20,261 --> 00:04:22,861 It's not like we're worried you two are gonna post it on Facebook. 75 00:04:22,889 --> 00:04:24,682 I mean, yeah, we're not soccer moms. 76 00:04:25,683 --> 00:04:28,186 My point is you need to be mindful of your actions. 77 00:04:28,269 --> 00:04:30,188 It's the small things that will raise suspicion. 78 00:04:30,730 --> 00:04:32,666 Look, when I was your age, my dad was really strict, 79 00:04:32,690 --> 00:04:34,400 and at the time, it seemed unfair. 80 00:04:34,484 --> 00:04:37,695 But now, I realize it gave me a normal life. 81 00:04:38,321 --> 00:04:39,757 And that's what I want for the two of you. 82 00:04:39,781 --> 00:04:42,658 Yeah. If by normal you mean we're cast out like lepers, 83 00:04:42,742 --> 00:04:44,327 Smallville High has it covered. 84 00:04:45,203 --> 00:04:47,413 All I'm asking is that you're careful, okay? 85 00:04:47,663 --> 00:04:48,790 I can't always be there. 86 00:04:51,250 --> 00:04:52,627 - Okay. - Yeah. All right. 87 00:04:58,049 --> 00:04:59,777 Couldn't we have just sat in the waiting room? 88 00:04:59,801 --> 00:05:01,594 What if somebody we know came in? 89 00:05:02,220 --> 00:05:03,513 They might ask questions. 90 00:05:03,596 --> 00:05:05,365 You know, if this is something you're so embarrassed about 91 00:05:05,389 --> 00:05:07,109 then maybe we shouldn't be doing it anymore. 92 00:05:07,183 --> 00:05:09,727 We agreed, Kyle. This is important. 93 00:05:11,020 --> 00:05:12,020 It's been a year, Lana. 94 00:05:12,480 --> 00:05:15,775 Why does it feel like I'm the only one that's still worried about this? 95 00:05:15,858 --> 00:05:16,919 Will you stop with this again? 96 00:05:16,943 --> 00:05:18,128 You're not the only one worried about this. 97 00:05:18,151 --> 00:05:19,069 Yeah, well, you sure have 98 00:05:19,070 --> 00:05:20,910 - a funny way of showing it. - [car door opens] 99 00:05:21,239 --> 00:05:22,240 Hey, honey. 100 00:05:23,032 --> 00:05:24,032 Hey, mija. 101 00:05:24,992 --> 00:05:26,577 How did it go with Dr. Lawrence? 102 00:05:27,370 --> 00:05:29,121 That's between me and her. 103 00:05:29,789 --> 00:05:31,949 I just want to make sure you're doing okay, that's all. 104 00:05:33,501 --> 00:05:36,379 Then stop asking me about it every ten seconds. 105 00:05:36,586 --> 00:05:37,504 [Kyle clears throat] 106 00:05:37,505 --> 00:05:39,265 I'm seeing Dr. Lawrence like you asked, okay? 107 00:05:41,217 --> 00:05:43,010 Can we just go now? Dad? 108 00:05:45,429 --> 00:05:46,429 Roger that. 109 00:05:46,764 --> 00:05:47,765 [car engine starts] 110 00:05:51,978 --> 00:05:52,978 [school bell rings] 111 00:05:52,979 --> 00:05:54,749 [Jordan] Hey, you weren't in first period class this morning 112 00:05:54,772 --> 00:05:55,773 Everything all right? 113 00:05:55,857 --> 00:05:57,441 Uh, not according to my mom. 114 00:05:58,901 --> 00:05:59,902 It's fine. 115 00:05:59,986 --> 00:06:02,154 It's just some dumb family drama stuff. 116 00:06:02,613 --> 00:06:05,533 Hey, I... I've been meaning to ask you this. 117 00:06:05,616 --> 00:06:08,452 After school could we possibly hang out, 118 00:06:08,536 --> 00:06:09,452 - or maybe we could... - Oh, I... 119 00:06:09,453 --> 00:06:11,623 I'm gonna be late. So I'll talk to you later? 120 00:06:14,584 --> 00:06:17,712 - Close, but no cigar, pal. Nice try. - No. 121 00:06:47,450 --> 00:06:49,285 [kids chattering distantly] 122 00:06:50,786 --> 00:06:53,205 [people chattering in different languages] 123 00:07:12,390 --> 00:07:13,308 [Jordan grunts] 124 00:07:13,309 --> 00:07:14,309 [Sean] Hey, short stack. 125 00:07:16,896 --> 00:07:19,333 Why is it every time I see you, you're flirting with my girlfriend? 126 00:07:19,357 --> 00:07:21,192 Uh, look, I don't know what you're talking... 127 00:07:25,738 --> 00:07:27,239 [Jon] Hey, what are you doing? 128 00:07:27,323 --> 00:07:29,718 First you kiss Sarah, now I catch you slobbering all over her like a lap dog. 129 00:07:29,742 --> 00:07:31,862 - Hey. Get away from him. - [Jordan breathing heavily] 130 00:07:33,162 --> 00:07:34,282 What are you doing? Come on. 131 00:07:36,332 --> 00:07:37,625 Jordan, come on. 132 00:07:38,334 --> 00:07:39,835 [Sean] Don't you walk away from me. 133 00:07:40,002 --> 00:07:41,420 [Jon echoing] Jordan, are you okay? 134 00:07:42,797 --> 00:07:43,797 Jordan. 135 00:07:43,881 --> 00:07:45,716 - Jordan. - [Sean] This dude's about to cry. 136 00:07:46,884 --> 00:07:48,884 Do you need the clicker thing Dad gave you? Jordan! 137 00:07:53,265 --> 00:07:54,265 [Clark] Hey, guys. 138 00:07:56,227 --> 00:07:57,227 Wow. 139 00:07:57,228 --> 00:07:59,022 - This place has, uh, really... - Whatever. 140 00:07:59,105 --> 00:08:00,856 ...not changed since I went here. 141 00:08:05,903 --> 00:08:06,903 I didn't need your help. 142 00:08:08,489 --> 00:08:11,075 Apparently, you needed Dad's. What are you doing here? 143 00:08:11,701 --> 00:08:13,202 Oh, just wanted to, you know, 144 00:08:13,285 --> 00:08:15,162 see how things were going at your new school. 145 00:08:15,246 --> 00:08:17,406 So you decided to randomly drop by during fifth period? 146 00:08:18,416 --> 00:08:19,536 [Jordan] This wasn't random. 147 00:08:20,543 --> 00:08:21,711 He was spying on us. 148 00:08:22,628 --> 00:08:23,628 [Jon] What? 149 00:08:32,388 --> 00:08:34,473 I was just making sure that you were okay. 150 00:08:34,557 --> 00:08:36,243 Yeah. You could have said something this morning, 151 00:08:36,267 --> 00:08:37,810 but instead you lied to our faces. 152 00:08:37,893 --> 00:08:40,271 It wasn't a lie. You just didn't ask. 153 00:08:40,354 --> 00:08:41,772 How long have you been doing this? 154 00:08:41,856 --> 00:08:43,399 Since we moved here? Our whole lives? 155 00:08:43,816 --> 00:08:45,377 It's not like I'm listening all the time. 156 00:08:45,401 --> 00:08:47,028 That is... That is the wrong answer. 157 00:08:50,281 --> 00:08:52,342 You know, I thought you said it was okay for me to go to school. 158 00:08:52,366 --> 00:08:53,701 - It is. Jordan. - [Jordan] Yeah. 159 00:08:53,784 --> 00:08:55,036 Having a new power is a lot. 160 00:08:55,119 --> 00:08:56,871 Yeah, so that was a lie, too. 161 00:09:01,250 --> 00:09:02,250 Great. 162 00:09:07,715 --> 00:09:08,924 [Lois laughs] 163 00:09:09,425 --> 00:09:12,136 So, how was your first day? 164 00:09:13,345 --> 00:09:15,514 I tried following up on those reverse mortgages, 165 00:09:15,598 --> 00:09:17,198 but it turns out people aren't interested 166 00:09:17,224 --> 00:09:19,101 in talking to someone not from Smallville. 167 00:09:20,269 --> 00:09:21,270 Trust takes time. 168 00:09:22,021 --> 00:09:23,901 People around here, though, warm up soon enough. 169 00:09:24,899 --> 00:09:26,379 You spoken to the boys since earlier? 170 00:09:27,568 --> 00:09:29,153 Nope. Radio silence. 171 00:09:30,613 --> 00:09:33,157 Do you remember the first time I caught you listening in on me? 172 00:09:34,617 --> 00:09:35,868 How could I forget? 173 00:09:36,744 --> 00:09:38,454 I thought I was gonna lose you forever. 174 00:09:39,413 --> 00:09:40,456 You almost did. 175 00:09:42,875 --> 00:09:45,211 Pretty sure I spent about a week's salary on flowers 176 00:09:45,294 --> 00:09:47,088 just to get you to talk to me again. 177 00:09:47,171 --> 00:09:48,171 It was two, 178 00:09:48,214 --> 00:09:51,008 and you got off easy because I was still madly in love with you. 179 00:09:53,135 --> 00:09:54,220 [Clark] Mm-hmm. 180 00:09:55,304 --> 00:09:59,100 Well, any suggestions on how to make things right with the boys? 181 00:10:00,893 --> 00:10:02,770 Make them the same promise you made me. 182 00:10:15,407 --> 00:10:16,408 You both were right. 183 00:10:17,409 --> 00:10:18,409 I'm sorry. 184 00:10:19,203 --> 00:10:20,996 No more listening in on your conversations. 185 00:10:21,330 --> 00:10:22,331 I give you my word. 186 00:10:23,916 --> 00:10:25,436 Mom mentioned something about flowers. 187 00:10:26,627 --> 00:10:28,796 What are the chances of you raising my allowance? 188 00:10:29,130 --> 00:10:30,131 [laughs] 189 00:10:30,506 --> 00:10:31,506 Nice try. 190 00:10:31,966 --> 00:10:32,966 We good? 191 00:10:35,636 --> 00:10:36,636 Sure. Whatever. 192 00:10:42,893 --> 00:10:44,812 How'd you like to interview the keynote speaker 193 00:10:44,895 --> 00:10:46,772 at this year's Harvest Festival? 194 00:10:47,106 --> 00:10:49,483 Not sure puff pieces are really my brand. 195 00:10:50,067 --> 00:10:51,902 Well, around here, they sell papers. 196 00:10:52,403 --> 00:10:53,880 I'm afraid not everything you write for me 197 00:10:53,904 --> 00:10:55,584 - is gonna change the world. - [door opens] 198 00:10:57,198 --> 00:10:58,116 [door closes] 199 00:10:58,117 --> 00:10:59,845 [woman] This the paper that just published that article 200 00:10:59,869 --> 00:11:01,287 about Edge EnerCorp? 201 00:11:01,453 --> 00:11:03,956 Yes, along with a great piece on bird watching 202 00:11:04,039 --> 00:11:05,875 and a pretty tricky crossword puzzle. 203 00:11:06,208 --> 00:11:07,459 Ah, it wasn't that tricky. 204 00:11:07,877 --> 00:11:11,130 Now, which one of you is calling around New Carthage looking for a new story? 205 00:11:12,882 --> 00:11:15,092 That would be me, Miss... 206 00:11:15,176 --> 00:11:17,428 Powell. Sharon Powell. 207 00:11:17,511 --> 00:11:19,263 Miss Powell, I'm Lois Lane. 208 00:11:19,346 --> 00:11:21,390 Does this have anything to do with Morgan Edge? 209 00:11:21,807 --> 00:11:23,100 Yeah, you're damn right it does. 210 00:11:23,475 --> 00:11:26,437 I'm hoping you can help me nail that bastard's ass to the wall. 211 00:11:32,318 --> 00:11:35,404 My son was a miner at the Edge Facility in New Carthage. 212 00:11:36,614 --> 00:11:37,615 - Thank you. - Mm-hmm. 213 00:11:39,283 --> 00:11:40,868 [Sharon] He worked there six months. 214 00:11:41,952 --> 00:11:43,388 Made good money, too. [chuckles softly] 215 00:11:43,412 --> 00:11:44,872 He even sent some of it back home. 216 00:11:46,498 --> 00:11:48,918 But that all changed the day Morgan Edge offered him 217 00:11:49,001 --> 00:11:50,711 the opportunity of a lifetime. 218 00:11:51,170 --> 00:11:52,588 What kind of opportunity? 219 00:11:53,214 --> 00:11:54,590 He was never too clear on that. 220 00:11:54,673 --> 00:11:58,594 Derek had to sign a bunch of paperwork keeping him quiet. 221 00:11:59,470 --> 00:12:01,555 Why do you think there was foul play involved? 222 00:12:03,974 --> 00:12:05,184 [Sharon sighs] 223 00:12:09,188 --> 00:12:11,268 [Derek on recording] Hey, Mom. I wish I'd caught you. 224 00:12:11,690 --> 00:12:14,193 This opportunity isn't what I thought it was. 225 00:12:14,526 --> 00:12:15,712 I'm not sure what's gonna happen, 226 00:12:15,736 --> 00:12:18,906 so I just wanted you to know that I loved you. 227 00:12:19,448 --> 00:12:20,448 Bye. 228 00:12:20,491 --> 00:12:23,577 That was the last time I ever heard his voice. 229 00:12:24,870 --> 00:12:25,870 I'm sorry. 230 00:12:32,753 --> 00:12:33,754 [Sharon] Thank you. 231 00:12:35,631 --> 00:12:36,840 [camera shutter clicking] 232 00:12:49,645 --> 00:12:51,313 [Sean] You can't just break up with me. 233 00:12:51,772 --> 00:12:53,172 Have you not been paying attention? 234 00:12:54,775 --> 00:12:56,235 - [Sean] Come on. - [Sarah] Don't. 235 00:13:00,614 --> 00:13:02,449 Better learn to stay in your lane. 236 00:13:07,913 --> 00:13:11,917 [Lana] One, two, three, four, five, seven, eight. 237 00:13:12,418 --> 00:13:16,755 One, two, three, four, five, seven, eight. 238 00:13:16,839 --> 00:13:21,552 One, two, three, four, five, seven, eight. 239 00:13:22,386 --> 00:13:23,554 What is with the timing? 240 00:13:23,887 --> 00:13:25,472 - Sarah. - What? 241 00:13:25,556 --> 00:13:27,766 14 other girls are working their butts off 242 00:13:27,850 --> 00:13:29,601 and you're barely paying attention. 243 00:13:29,768 --> 00:13:30,811 What's going on? 244 00:13:30,894 --> 00:13:32,229 Relax, Mom. 245 00:13:32,313 --> 00:13:33,647 Don't tell me to relax. 246 00:13:34,189 --> 00:13:36,817 This is important. What has gotten into you lately? 247 00:13:39,069 --> 00:13:41,071 You know what, Mom? I quit. 248 00:13:41,989 --> 00:13:43,032 How about that? 249 00:13:44,616 --> 00:13:47,953 Sarah, get back here. Sarah! 250 00:13:50,539 --> 00:13:52,219 - [whistle blows] - [Gaines] Get 'em, boys! 251 00:13:52,708 --> 00:13:53,709 Come on, boys. 252 00:13:54,626 --> 00:13:56,503 Get your hands into it. Let's go. 253 00:13:56,962 --> 00:13:59,006 Pick up that knee! Let's go! 254 00:13:59,256 --> 00:14:02,926 - Uh, Kent, is that your brother? - [Gaines] Come on. Let's go, people. 255 00:14:03,552 --> 00:14:07,014 - Two hands on that ball. - Hey, Pee-Wee, practice is on Saturday. 256 00:14:07,097 --> 00:14:09,516 - [laughter] - He's a walking Disney movie in cleats. 257 00:14:09,600 --> 00:14:12,061 Hey, hey, hey. Hey. Dude. What are you doing? 258 00:14:13,103 --> 00:14:14,103 Trying out for the team. 259 00:14:14,355 --> 00:14:18,150 That is a terrible idea on so many levels. I can't even... 260 00:14:18,233 --> 00:14:19,913 Since when did you become such a pessimist? 261 00:14:19,985 --> 00:14:22,488 I don't know. Probably since I saw you in pads. 262 00:14:22,571 --> 00:14:25,366 - Jordan, what about your powers? - I'll go easy. 263 00:14:26,367 --> 00:14:27,451 All right? 264 00:14:27,534 --> 00:14:28,814 Do you even know how to do that? 265 00:14:29,536 --> 00:14:30,537 Don't worry. 266 00:14:31,121 --> 00:14:32,581 Now who wants to play some football? 267 00:14:33,415 --> 00:14:35,268 [Gaines] In the middle. In the middle, 13. Let's go. 268 00:14:35,292 --> 00:14:36,292 Jordan. 269 00:14:36,293 --> 00:14:38,963 It literally goes against everything that we talked about with Dad. 270 00:14:39,296 --> 00:14:40,714 You play for the team all the time. 271 00:14:40,798 --> 00:14:42,108 What's the difference if I give it a try? 272 00:14:42,132 --> 00:14:43,217 Are you being serious? 273 00:14:44,676 --> 00:14:46,678 What is this even about, Jordan? You hate sports. 274 00:14:47,554 --> 00:14:48,948 These guys think they can push us around. 275 00:14:48,972 --> 00:14:51,308 Well, guess what. I'm pushing back. 276 00:14:51,433 --> 00:14:52,433 [whistle blows] 277 00:14:52,476 --> 00:14:55,479 Let's go. Drive that through. Drive, drive, drive! 278 00:14:55,562 --> 00:14:56,897 Come on. Let's go, people. 279 00:14:57,523 --> 00:14:58,523 All right. 280 00:14:59,108 --> 00:15:02,027 When you came by earlier, I thought the other coaches were pranking me. 281 00:15:02,611 --> 00:15:03,611 Well, here you are. 282 00:15:04,780 --> 00:15:05,780 All right. 283 00:15:06,198 --> 00:15:07,198 [blows whistle] 284 00:15:07,199 --> 00:15:08,199 Simon! 285 00:15:09,243 --> 00:15:10,702 Go on, take some reps at the corner. 286 00:15:11,870 --> 00:15:12,830 Go on. 287 00:15:12,831 --> 00:15:14,123 Yes, Coach. Thank you, Coach. 288 00:15:14,998 --> 00:15:16,358 It's not a military drill, Jordan. 289 00:15:16,417 --> 00:15:18,127 You're gonna need to put that helmet on. 290 00:15:19,044 --> 00:15:21,922 Let's go, people. Let's go! Come on now. Let's go! 291 00:15:22,005 --> 00:15:23,005 Pick up the pace. 292 00:15:23,674 --> 00:15:24,674 [player] Red Eighty. 293 00:15:25,801 --> 00:15:28,387 Red Eighty, set, hut! 294 00:15:29,054 --> 00:15:30,055 [grunting] 295 00:15:35,185 --> 00:15:36,478 [panting] 296 00:15:37,354 --> 00:15:38,564 This is my lane now, bro. 297 00:15:47,239 --> 00:15:48,239 [player] Set, hut. 298 00:15:49,950 --> 00:15:51,160 [grunting] 299 00:15:55,664 --> 00:15:56,664 Set, hut. 300 00:15:59,668 --> 00:16:00,669 [whistle blows] 301 00:16:08,552 --> 00:16:09,761 - [grunts] - [all exclaim] 302 00:16:09,845 --> 00:16:10,846 [whistle blows] 303 00:16:15,267 --> 00:16:16,268 [grunts] 304 00:16:18,979 --> 00:16:19,979 [whistle blows] 305 00:16:20,022 --> 00:16:21,648 [Gaines] That's what I'm talking about. 306 00:16:22,065 --> 00:16:23,609 - Thanks, Coach. - Whoo! 307 00:16:23,692 --> 00:16:26,528 Thank you. Thank you. Ah! 308 00:16:27,779 --> 00:16:31,158 Uh-uh. [blows whistle] Hey, where are you going, QB2? 309 00:16:31,575 --> 00:16:32,575 Not so fast. 310 00:16:33,494 --> 00:16:34,494 Excuse me, Coach? 311 00:16:35,120 --> 00:16:36,890 You got the big cheese Ronnie Lott for a little brother, 312 00:16:36,914 --> 00:16:38,274 and you didn't say anything to me? 313 00:16:39,333 --> 00:16:41,001 Someone's running today, smart ass. 314 00:16:41,460 --> 00:16:43,295 You give me five for keeping that from me. 315 00:16:44,004 --> 00:16:45,088 Yeah, go on. 316 00:16:47,508 --> 00:16:49,468 Pick up the pace or I'll put five on it. 317 00:17:04,274 --> 00:17:05,275 [chuckles softly] 318 00:17:06,109 --> 00:17:08,862 So when did you turn into Mr. All American football player? 319 00:17:10,781 --> 00:17:12,550 I've been practicing in the backyard with Jon. 320 00:17:12,574 --> 00:17:15,077 Oh, yeah. Yeah, for sure. Every day. 321 00:17:17,287 --> 00:17:18,789 You two are very unusual people. 322 00:17:21,250 --> 00:17:23,335 So I kind of heard you and Sean earlier. 323 00:17:25,504 --> 00:17:27,172 It was long overdue. He's just... 324 00:17:28,799 --> 00:17:30,759 everything I'm not looking for. 325 00:17:31,718 --> 00:17:32,718 I'm sorry. 326 00:17:33,303 --> 00:17:34,972 So you broke up with Sean then? 327 00:17:35,847 --> 00:17:37,349 Well, aren't you super perceptive? 328 00:17:37,724 --> 00:17:39,810 So that's why you walked off the cheer squad earlier? 329 00:17:40,352 --> 00:17:41,562 Ah, maybe. 330 00:17:42,229 --> 00:17:44,231 We've been in school for what, exactly like a week? 331 00:17:44,314 --> 00:17:46,191 And it feels the exact same. 332 00:17:46,984 --> 00:17:51,863 Have you guys ever just wanted to change your everything? 333 00:17:51,947 --> 00:17:53,365 - Yeah. - Not until I moved here. 334 00:18:00,122 --> 00:18:02,749 Uh, Sarah, your mom's coming in at like an EF4 right now. 335 00:18:04,376 --> 00:18:05,376 Hi, boys. 336 00:18:05,919 --> 00:18:06,962 Hi, Mrs. Cushing. 337 00:18:07,671 --> 00:18:09,214 Sarah, can I talk to you for a minute? 338 00:18:10,757 --> 00:18:12,717 Whatever you wanna say, you can say it right here. 339 00:18:14,803 --> 00:18:17,347 Do you want to explain to me what happened back there? 340 00:18:18,348 --> 00:18:19,975 Isn't it obvious? I quit the team. 341 00:18:20,392 --> 00:18:22,394 Mm-hmm. You don't need to give me attitude. 342 00:18:22,477 --> 00:18:24,938 Well, you don't have to hover every single day. 343 00:18:25,355 --> 00:18:26,915 Look, I'm just trying to keep you safe. 344 00:18:27,316 --> 00:18:28,916 Because you think I'm gonna kill myself? 345 00:18:29,401 --> 00:18:32,696 Okay, this is not the appropriate place to be having this conversation. 346 00:18:32,779 --> 00:18:35,574 How many times do I have to tell you? I'm fine. 347 00:18:36,783 --> 00:18:38,994 Can't you just trust that and back off? 348 00:18:39,077 --> 00:18:41,371 I know you're not telling me everything that happened. 349 00:18:41,455 --> 00:18:43,540 [scoffs] That's hilarious, 350 00:18:43,915 --> 00:18:46,877 coming from the most full-of-crap lady in all of Smallville. 351 00:18:46,960 --> 00:18:48,187 - [Lana] Okay, Sarah... - [Sarah] No. 352 00:18:48,211 --> 00:18:52,215 You act like our family's so awesome when it's literally a dumpster fire. 353 00:18:52,966 --> 00:18:55,385 - Enough. - Dad sleeps on the couch every night. 354 00:18:55,469 --> 00:18:57,387 Sophie bullies all of the kids in her class, 355 00:18:57,554 --> 00:18:59,765 and you can't go to bed without taking a pill. 356 00:18:59,973 --> 00:19:01,224 I said that's enough. 357 00:19:03,560 --> 00:19:04,840 Look, grab your stuff. Let's go. 358 00:19:06,647 --> 00:19:07,647 - Now! - [scoffs] 359 00:19:14,655 --> 00:19:16,490 - Lana? - [Lana] Not now, Clark. 360 00:19:18,700 --> 00:19:19,993 Is everything okay with Lana? 361 00:19:22,287 --> 00:19:23,287 Not really. 362 00:19:23,288 --> 00:19:25,168 Yeah, she just went all scorched earth on Sarah. 363 00:19:25,415 --> 00:19:26,416 Oh. 364 00:19:27,250 --> 00:19:29,711 Well, your mom's working late, so it's just us. 365 00:19:29,795 --> 00:19:32,005 Anything exciting happen at school today? 366 00:19:32,089 --> 00:19:33,941 Actually, football practice was pretty interesting. 367 00:19:33,965 --> 00:19:35,509 - [Clark] Yeah? - [Jordan] Yeah. Uh... 368 00:19:35,884 --> 00:19:37,803 Jonathan got a couple of good reps in. 369 00:19:37,886 --> 00:19:39,489 I really think Coach is starting to take notice. 370 00:19:39,513 --> 00:19:41,324 Yeah, there's just a little more to it than that, but... 371 00:19:41,348 --> 00:19:42,348 That's great. 372 00:19:42,599 --> 00:19:45,268 Let's, uh, oh, celebrate with some chili cheese fries. 373 00:19:51,233 --> 00:19:53,860 I think Sharon Powell might have given us our big break. 374 00:19:54,569 --> 00:19:57,739 Or... And here's another theory, 375 00:19:58,198 --> 00:19:59,616 that lady was half in the bag, 376 00:20:00,033 --> 00:20:02,119 selling a conspiracy theory about her son. 377 00:20:02,285 --> 00:20:03,537 Did you smell her breath? 378 00:20:03,620 --> 00:20:04,996 I'm aware she'd been drinking. 379 00:20:05,831 --> 00:20:08,125 I looked into Derek Powell while you were with his mom. 380 00:20:08,208 --> 00:20:10,502 It turns out, the guy has a pretty checkered past. 381 00:20:10,585 --> 00:20:13,422 Even if that's true, that voicemail was really compelling. 382 00:20:13,505 --> 00:20:16,675 Out of context, sure. But he never once mentioned Morgan Edge. 383 00:20:17,217 --> 00:20:18,844 Maybe it was just a drug deal gone wrong. 384 00:20:18,927 --> 00:20:19,927 That is a stretch. 385 00:20:19,970 --> 00:20:22,139 But a bazillionaire making the guy disappear isn't? 386 00:20:22,848 --> 00:20:25,225 At least give me the chance to prove I'm right. 387 00:20:25,308 --> 00:20:27,352 Look, this isn't the Daily Planet. 388 00:20:27,686 --> 00:20:30,939 We don't have the resources to run an investigation for weeks on end. 389 00:20:31,022 --> 00:20:33,233 But you hired me to write this kind of story. 390 00:20:33,316 --> 00:20:34,735 - [explosion] - [glass shatters] 391 00:20:35,944 --> 00:20:37,362 [car alarm blaring] 392 00:20:50,584 --> 00:20:54,838 I hate to ask, but you don't happen to drive a station wagon 393 00:20:54,921 --> 00:20:58,049 that's on fire right now, do you? 394 00:21:04,765 --> 00:21:05,849 We've got this. 395 00:21:05,932 --> 00:21:07,350 [indistinct chatter] 396 00:21:09,144 --> 00:21:10,704 [Kyle] Real sorry about your car, Lois. 397 00:21:11,146 --> 00:21:12,898 Morgan Edge was behind this, Kyle. 398 00:21:13,482 --> 00:21:16,443 Hold on. You shouldn't go around making baseless accusations like that. 399 00:21:16,860 --> 00:21:19,460 It's not baseless. We just finished talking to a source about him. 400 00:21:19,571 --> 00:21:21,656 We still haven't verified those claims. 401 00:21:24,743 --> 00:21:25,743 Y'all have a good night. 402 00:21:36,671 --> 00:21:39,174 - Yo! Give it back. - Hey, why'd you lie to Dad? 403 00:21:39,716 --> 00:21:41,051 Why are you whispering? 404 00:21:41,134 --> 00:21:42,135 I'm not whispering. 405 00:21:42,636 --> 00:21:44,636 And I didn't lie to him. I'm following his example. 406 00:21:44,930 --> 00:21:46,824 Okay, well, now that you've made your stupid point, 407 00:21:46,848 --> 00:21:48,308 you're done playing football, right? 408 00:21:50,393 --> 00:21:51,393 No, the team needs me. 409 00:21:51,394 --> 00:21:53,332 And besides, Coach Gaines may even send me a valentine. 410 00:21:53,355 --> 00:21:55,190 Jordan, football is my thing, not yours. 411 00:21:55,440 --> 00:21:57,526 You don't own football, you egomaniac. 412 00:21:57,609 --> 00:21:59,086 The only reason that you're even playing 413 00:21:59,110 --> 00:22:01,088 is 'cause you have your little super strength or whatever. 414 00:22:01,112 --> 00:22:02,447 The only reason I'm playing 415 00:22:02,531 --> 00:22:04,731 is 'cause your little football buddies need to back off. 416 00:22:05,575 --> 00:22:06,575 You're welcome. 417 00:22:07,077 --> 00:22:08,387 And, besides, I don't have super strength. 418 00:22:08,411 --> 00:22:10,038 I'm just a little stronger than before. 419 00:22:10,121 --> 00:22:12,457 Stop. What if someone gets hurt? 420 00:22:13,834 --> 00:22:15,978 You know, I'm getting a little tired of everyone treating me 421 00:22:16,002 --> 00:22:17,671 like I'm some sort of ticking time bomb. 422 00:22:17,754 --> 00:22:18,754 [chuckles] 423 00:22:18,797 --> 00:22:20,173 You know Dad's gonna find out. 424 00:22:20,382 --> 00:22:23,385 So what? I'm not doing anything wrong. 425 00:22:24,761 --> 00:22:26,401 Guess you got nothing to worry about then. 426 00:22:38,233 --> 00:22:39,317 Thought you could use this. 427 00:22:44,990 --> 00:22:47,868 I made a total fool of myself accusing Edge like that. 428 00:22:49,286 --> 00:22:50,286 It's an honest mistake. 429 00:22:50,579 --> 00:22:51,788 We have been here for a week, 430 00:22:51,872 --> 00:22:53,683 and somebody has already tried to blow up my car. 431 00:22:53,707 --> 00:22:54,708 [chuckles softly] 432 00:22:55,292 --> 00:22:57,252 Look, folks in Smallville, they're good people. 433 00:22:58,128 --> 00:22:59,838 Don't let what happened today change that. 434 00:23:00,380 --> 00:23:02,580 Besides, it's not like it's your first Molotov cocktail. 435 00:23:04,551 --> 00:23:07,220 I just feel like everyone here has their walls up. 436 00:23:08,597 --> 00:23:11,391 Maybe I should just hand the story off and mend some fences. 437 00:23:11,850 --> 00:23:14,311 - What's your gut telling you? - That there's more to this. 438 00:23:14,394 --> 00:23:15,770 Then you have to dig deeper. 439 00:23:16,813 --> 00:23:17,814 [chuckles] 440 00:23:17,898 --> 00:23:21,985 Listen, I will support whatever decision you make. 441 00:23:23,570 --> 00:23:25,322 I just want you to be able to live with it. 442 00:23:26,281 --> 00:23:28,617 - I love you. - Still? 443 00:23:30,827 --> 00:23:31,827 Thanks for the flowers. 444 00:23:46,801 --> 00:23:49,804 - Hey. - Paperwork is all signed. 445 00:23:50,263 --> 00:23:51,640 Ah, great. 446 00:23:52,307 --> 00:23:54,851 Listen, Clark. About yesterday... 447 00:23:54,935 --> 00:23:56,853 Oh, no. No need to apologize. 448 00:23:57,228 --> 00:23:59,606 It's just, Sarah quit cheer out of nowhere, 449 00:23:59,689 --> 00:24:03,068 and I suddenly feel like my whole family is falling apart. 450 00:24:03,151 --> 00:24:04,319 [laughing] 451 00:24:05,570 --> 00:24:06,488 - Can you walk? - Uh, yeah. 452 00:24:06,489 --> 00:24:08,865 Oh, I left my keys in the... It's Smallville. 453 00:24:08,949 --> 00:24:10,116 It's Smallville? [laughing] 454 00:24:10,200 --> 00:24:11,952 Uh, and I doubt that, by the way. 455 00:24:12,035 --> 00:24:13,328 Well, of course you do. 456 00:24:13,411 --> 00:24:16,331 I mean, that's the image I've worked so hard to put out there. 457 00:24:17,165 --> 00:24:20,168 And the truth is, Kyle and I barely talk. 458 00:24:20,251 --> 00:24:22,087 When we do, we're yelling at each other. 459 00:24:22,379 --> 00:24:25,966 And Sophie... God, Sophie's just become mean, 460 00:24:26,049 --> 00:24:29,511 and Sarah, I just feel like I'm losing Sarah. 461 00:24:30,136 --> 00:24:31,763 Hmm, don't be so sure. 462 00:24:32,973 --> 00:24:35,225 Really hard to know what they're thinking at this age. 463 00:24:35,308 --> 00:24:38,979 Oh, God. Part of me wants to know 464 00:24:39,062 --> 00:24:42,774 and the other part of me is terrified at what I might find out. 465 00:24:43,608 --> 00:24:47,153 Yeah. I miss having Mom around to help with this sort of thing. 466 00:24:47,487 --> 00:24:50,156 She would be so happy to know you're finally home. 467 00:24:51,241 --> 00:24:53,368 And at least the boys are finally settling in. 468 00:24:54,202 --> 00:24:56,579 I hear Jordan's quite the football star. 469 00:24:57,706 --> 00:24:58,957 I think you mean Jonathan. 470 00:25:00,500 --> 00:25:01,500 No. 471 00:25:01,918 --> 00:25:04,421 It's time to get locked and loaded. Let's go. You ready? 472 00:25:04,838 --> 00:25:06,548 That's where the rubber meets the road. 473 00:25:06,631 --> 00:25:07,549 You ready? 474 00:25:07,550 --> 00:25:08,550 Sean, you're up. 475 00:25:09,759 --> 00:25:10,759 Who do you want? 476 00:25:12,470 --> 00:25:15,306 - I want short stack, Coach. - Short stack. 477 00:25:16,433 --> 00:25:18,193 - All right. - [boys clapping and exclaiming] 478 00:25:21,187 --> 00:25:23,064 Time to lock horns, gentlemen. 479 00:25:24,441 --> 00:25:25,441 You ready? 480 00:25:25,442 --> 00:25:26,776 [boys grunting rhythmically] 481 00:25:26,860 --> 00:25:27,860 [Gaines] You ready? 482 00:25:30,864 --> 00:25:31,865 [blows whistle] 483 00:25:35,493 --> 00:25:36,995 [boys exclaiming] 484 00:25:37,245 --> 00:25:38,830 That's what I'm talking about! 485 00:25:39,789 --> 00:25:41,124 [applause] 486 00:25:41,207 --> 00:25:42,459 [panting] 487 00:25:43,626 --> 00:25:44,878 I shouldn't have kissed Sarah. 488 00:25:46,004 --> 00:25:48,298 It wasn't cool. I apologize. 489 00:25:55,388 --> 00:25:56,388 [Gaines] All right. 490 00:25:56,389 --> 00:25:57,975 [applause] 491 00:25:59,517 --> 00:26:00,727 Yeah. Thanks. 492 00:26:00,935 --> 00:26:03,015 [Gaines] The team that plays together stays together. 493 00:26:05,106 --> 00:26:06,274 All right. Who's next up? 494 00:26:17,368 --> 00:26:20,264 [Clark] How could you possibly think it was okay to join the football team? 495 00:26:20,288 --> 00:26:21,246 You didn't say it wasn't. 496 00:26:21,247 --> 00:26:23,583 No, no, don't, don't do that. I see what you're doing. 497 00:26:23,666 --> 00:26:25,603 As long as you don't mention it, it's not a lie, right? 498 00:26:25,627 --> 00:26:27,587 Your father apologized for that. 499 00:26:27,670 --> 00:26:30,507 Your powers are not something to be taken lightly, Jordan. 500 00:26:30,590 --> 00:26:32,634 Yeah, well, I barely have any, remember? 501 00:26:32,717 --> 00:26:34,837 That's what Grand Pabbie told us at Elsa's Ice Castle. 502 00:26:34,886 --> 00:26:35,886 That's not funny. 503 00:26:35,929 --> 00:26:37,597 He was only comparing your powers to mine. 504 00:26:37,680 --> 00:26:39,891 No, he said my powers suck. Don't act like he didn't. 505 00:26:40,391 --> 00:26:42,894 I admit taking you to see him this early was a mistake. 506 00:26:42,977 --> 00:26:44,020 Mistake? 507 00:26:45,355 --> 00:26:49,025 You know what? Everything you do is a mistake. 508 00:26:50,068 --> 00:26:52,362 You get fired, you bring us here... 509 00:26:53,196 --> 00:26:56,282 You know, I just wish you would go back to not being around anymore. 510 00:27:00,870 --> 00:27:02,539 - Go upstairs. - Yeah. 511 00:27:02,622 --> 00:27:03,957 - Right now. - Yeah. 512 00:27:11,714 --> 00:27:12,841 [door slams shut] 513 00:27:12,924 --> 00:27:15,164 Uh, I'm with you guys. I don't know what he was thinking. 514 00:27:15,385 --> 00:27:16,385 You too. 515 00:27:26,312 --> 00:27:27,772 Hmm, come on, boys. 516 00:27:29,107 --> 00:27:30,107 Sarah. 517 00:27:37,323 --> 00:27:39,784 Would you please sit down and have dinner with the rest of us? 518 00:27:39,868 --> 00:27:40,868 [Sarah] No. 519 00:27:43,955 --> 00:27:44,956 [door closes] 520 00:27:52,130 --> 00:27:53,131 [clatters] 521 00:27:58,469 --> 00:28:01,389 - He didn't mean all that. - You sure? 522 00:28:01,472 --> 00:28:03,016 He's 14. He was lashing out. 523 00:28:03,099 --> 00:28:05,727 I'm not saying that that makes it acceptable, 524 00:28:05,810 --> 00:28:07,854 but we can't take everything he says at face value. 525 00:28:07,937 --> 00:28:09,689 And how am I supposed to know what he needs? 526 00:28:10,398 --> 00:28:14,235 All I'm saying is, maybe figure out the reason behind Jordan's anger 527 00:28:14,319 --> 00:28:15,320 and address that. 528 00:28:17,447 --> 00:28:18,447 You going somewhere? 529 00:28:19,240 --> 00:28:21,117 Yeah. Turns out Miss Powell's son 530 00:28:21,201 --> 00:28:22,994 isn't the only worker who's gone missing. 531 00:28:23,077 --> 00:28:25,037 There's three other employees I can't account for. 532 00:28:25,705 --> 00:28:27,290 - So you were right. - Looks like it. 533 00:28:27,749 --> 00:28:29,667 We're meeting in New Carthage to go over it all. 534 00:28:30,126 --> 00:28:32,629 So I'm gonna need to borrow your truck. 535 00:28:36,132 --> 00:28:38,426 - You gonna bring it back? - 50-50. 536 00:28:41,262 --> 00:28:42,847 [hip-hop song playing] 537 00:28:48,144 --> 00:28:49,479 You should be glad Dad found out. 538 00:28:51,105 --> 00:28:53,000 Now you can just go back to hanging out with Sarah 539 00:28:53,024 --> 00:28:55,360 and listening to El-P remix Morrissey, or whatever. 540 00:28:55,902 --> 00:28:57,570 Morrissey's a xenophobic has-been. 541 00:29:00,823 --> 00:29:04,160 Well, you hate football, right? So, who cares? 542 00:29:04,702 --> 00:29:06,788 - You don't have to pretend anymore. - Yeah. 543 00:29:08,456 --> 00:29:10,291 [cell phone vibrating] 544 00:29:22,303 --> 00:29:23,304 [door opens] 545 00:29:25,473 --> 00:29:26,474 [door closes] 546 00:29:27,725 --> 00:29:30,103 You were right. I should have said something. 547 00:29:32,063 --> 00:29:34,399 That's my bad. I know I'm not a perfect person. 548 00:29:34,482 --> 00:29:35,525 [Clark chuckles] 549 00:29:36,192 --> 00:29:38,027 Trust me. We all make mistakes. 550 00:29:39,779 --> 00:29:42,865 Yeah, but what if Jordan joining the team wasn't a mistake? 551 00:29:44,617 --> 00:29:45,817 I'm not sure I see your point. 552 00:29:47,537 --> 00:29:49,789 Trust me, this... this feels really weird to say, 553 00:29:49,872 --> 00:29:51,708 but maybe Jordan needs football. 554 00:29:52,917 --> 00:29:55,437 I mean, he's been a really messed-up kid for a really long time. 555 00:29:56,045 --> 00:29:58,589 And, I don't know, what if joining the team is a good thing? 556 00:29:59,382 --> 00:30:01,193 I appreciate you sticking up for your brother... 557 00:30:01,217 --> 00:30:03,320 No. Look. It's not even like that. You should have seen him out there. 558 00:30:03,344 --> 00:30:04,344 He's making friends. 559 00:30:05,680 --> 00:30:08,891 He's been happy for the first time in forever. 560 00:30:11,185 --> 00:30:12,395 [Clark sighs] 561 00:30:13,438 --> 00:30:17,984 Jonathan, there's nothing I want more than for you guys to be happy. 562 00:30:19,152 --> 00:30:20,445 But we have to be careful. 563 00:30:20,945 --> 00:30:24,157 And him using his strength like this, it could raise suspicion. 564 00:30:24,407 --> 00:30:26,701 Yeah, but he doesn't have super strength like you. 565 00:30:26,784 --> 00:30:28,578 That's what Jor-El-DeBarge said, right? 566 00:30:28,911 --> 00:30:31,791 Just because his strength isn't like mine doesn't mean it's not elevated. 567 00:30:31,914 --> 00:30:34,274 Okay, so maybe that puts him on the level of the other kids. 568 00:30:36,044 --> 00:30:37,879 Okay, maybe he's a little stronger, 569 00:30:38,338 --> 00:30:41,174 but maybe that does even the playing field for a kid his size. 570 00:30:41,466 --> 00:30:43,217 - You don't know that. - Neither do you. 571 00:30:44,761 --> 00:30:47,472 I know that having powers is a total game changer, 572 00:30:47,555 --> 00:30:49,849 but what's the point of having something special 573 00:30:50,391 --> 00:30:52,352 if you're not actually allowed to be special? 574 00:31:02,987 --> 00:31:04,197 [brakes squeal] 575 00:31:28,554 --> 00:31:29,764 [faint clattering] 576 00:31:29,847 --> 00:31:31,766 [bottles clinking] 577 00:31:35,686 --> 00:31:37,105 [door hinges creaking] 578 00:31:41,192 --> 00:31:42,192 Sharon? 579 00:31:48,241 --> 00:31:50,660 [music playing] 580 00:31:50,743 --> 00:31:52,578 [video playing indistinctly] 581 00:32:12,265 --> 00:32:13,683 [Lois grunting] 582 00:32:32,118 --> 00:32:33,453 Oh, that won't help you. 583 00:32:33,995 --> 00:32:35,204 No. But he will. 584 00:32:35,288 --> 00:32:36,706 - [beeps] - [whooshing] 585 00:33:08,488 --> 00:33:10,156 Sharon. Sharon. 586 00:33:12,283 --> 00:33:13,493 [Superman grunting] 587 00:33:23,127 --> 00:33:25,046 Sharon, wake up. Sharon. 588 00:33:25,630 --> 00:33:27,215 Sharon! Superman! 589 00:33:56,869 --> 00:33:57,869 Superman! 590 00:34:00,289 --> 00:34:02,329 - He's gone. Are you okay? - She's barely breathing. 591 00:34:02,458 --> 00:34:04,458 You need to take her to the hospital. I'll be fine. 592 00:34:06,462 --> 00:34:07,880 [panting] 593 00:34:10,383 --> 00:34:12,218 [upbeat music playing over earphones] 594 00:34:14,387 --> 00:34:15,596 [knocks on door] 595 00:34:17,139 --> 00:34:18,139 Come in. 596 00:34:22,311 --> 00:34:23,521 I heard about Sean. 597 00:34:25,106 --> 00:34:27,149 Nothing travels faster than Smallville gossip. 598 00:34:28,859 --> 00:34:30,653 Honey, I'm here if you want to talk about it. 599 00:34:30,736 --> 00:34:31,736 I'm fine. 600 00:34:33,698 --> 00:34:35,157 I just can't tell anymore. 601 00:34:36,909 --> 00:34:38,494 Ever since last summer, 602 00:34:39,579 --> 00:34:42,373 I have no idea if I might lose you forever. 603 00:34:47,044 --> 00:34:48,254 [sighs] 604 00:34:48,337 --> 00:34:50,965 I'm okay, Mom. I promise. 605 00:34:52,967 --> 00:34:53,967 It's just... 606 00:34:54,552 --> 00:34:56,262 We used to be so close. 607 00:34:58,806 --> 00:35:00,433 And now there's this distance. 608 00:35:01,392 --> 00:35:04,312 When am I gonna know that you're really okay? 609 00:35:05,021 --> 00:35:06,397 Because I'll tell you. 610 00:35:07,732 --> 00:35:09,900 I've been telling you the truth this whole time. 611 00:35:10,318 --> 00:35:11,819 Not about why it happened. 612 00:35:13,070 --> 00:35:14,697 Honey, you can quit cheer, 613 00:35:15,615 --> 00:35:18,117 and you can keep me at arm's distance if you want. 614 00:35:18,868 --> 00:35:22,163 But please, I need to know why it happened. 615 00:35:24,457 --> 00:35:25,791 I just felt trapped. 616 00:35:28,336 --> 00:35:32,214 By this town. By this family. 617 00:35:34,925 --> 00:35:38,638 Everything was getting so bad and I just never saw myself escaping. 618 00:35:40,139 --> 00:35:43,893 It was like the only future that I saw for myself was 619 00:35:43,976 --> 00:35:45,811 a life that I didn't want. 620 00:35:50,650 --> 00:35:52,234 You saw yourself turning into me. 621 00:35:53,527 --> 00:35:56,989 - That's not what I meant. - No, it's okay. It's true. 622 00:36:00,368 --> 00:36:02,870 I'm the most full-of-crap lady in Smallville. 623 00:36:02,953 --> 00:36:03,954 [laughs] 624 00:36:05,289 --> 00:36:09,919 And most days when I'm smiling, that's not now I feel inside. 625 00:36:12,880 --> 00:36:14,090 I feel lost. 626 00:36:15,341 --> 00:36:16,759 Why do you pretend? 627 00:36:20,388 --> 00:36:22,598 [sighs] It's how I was raised. 628 00:36:24,100 --> 00:36:25,935 Always smile at your neighbor. 629 00:36:26,310 --> 00:36:29,814 [sniffles] Never let them see the hurt inside. 630 00:36:31,357 --> 00:36:33,067 I don't really think that's healthy. 631 00:36:33,734 --> 00:36:34,735 Yeah. 632 00:36:35,736 --> 00:36:37,363 [sniffles] I think you're right. 633 00:36:44,370 --> 00:36:46,789 Do you know what kind of life would make you happy? 634 00:36:50,626 --> 00:36:51,626 I don't know. 635 00:36:53,963 --> 00:36:56,382 I guess I'm figuring it out. 636 00:36:58,634 --> 00:36:59,719 Yeah, me too. 637 00:37:01,429 --> 00:37:02,429 Come here. 638 00:37:07,101 --> 00:37:08,644 I love you so much. 639 00:37:12,815 --> 00:37:13,816 [door opens] 640 00:37:18,654 --> 00:37:19,655 [Clark clears throat] 641 00:37:20,865 --> 00:37:24,368 So, is creepy lurking one of your super powers now? 642 00:37:28,581 --> 00:37:30,624 Come on. I want to show you something. 643 00:37:44,138 --> 00:37:45,848 When I was in ninth grade, 644 00:37:45,931 --> 00:37:47,600 I wanted to try out for the baseball team, 645 00:37:47,683 --> 00:37:49,894 but my dad didn't let me. 646 00:37:50,895 --> 00:37:54,732 I begged him over and over, but he always said no. 647 00:37:56,317 --> 00:37:57,902 So you never even tried out? 648 00:37:58,944 --> 00:37:59,944 I came close. 649 00:38:00,696 --> 00:38:02,323 Showed up at the field and everything. 650 00:38:03,240 --> 00:38:07,036 But at the last minute I realized 651 00:38:07,828 --> 00:38:09,789 one of the main reasons I wanted to try out 652 00:38:10,539 --> 00:38:12,139 didn't have anything to do with baseball. 653 00:38:12,792 --> 00:38:13,792 Was it a girl? 654 00:38:14,919 --> 00:38:15,919 It's always a girl. 655 00:38:18,756 --> 00:38:20,466 So did you regret not playing? 656 00:38:22,301 --> 00:38:23,719 Yeah, I did. 657 00:38:24,637 --> 00:38:28,140 Now it's been over 20 years and I still think about it. 658 00:38:29,642 --> 00:38:32,728 Which is why I need you to be very honest with me. 659 00:38:34,438 --> 00:38:36,941 Is playing football something that you really want? 660 00:38:38,984 --> 00:38:39,985 [sighs] 661 00:38:40,444 --> 00:38:43,781 To be honest, at first I wasn't sure or anything, 662 00:38:43,864 --> 00:38:47,576 but these last couple of days, they've kind of just been incredible. 663 00:38:50,037 --> 00:38:52,289 And you're sure you can keep your powers under control? 664 00:38:52,540 --> 00:38:53,749 Yes. I'm... 665 00:38:56,710 --> 00:38:58,921 I don't know how to explain it. It's just a feeling. 666 00:39:01,173 --> 00:39:02,173 I guess you would know. 667 00:39:03,843 --> 00:39:04,843 Yeah. 668 00:39:05,594 --> 00:39:06,594 Yeah, I think I do. 669 00:39:08,848 --> 00:39:11,100 Wait. Does this mean I can play? 670 00:39:11,767 --> 00:39:13,018 - It does. - Really? 671 00:39:13,102 --> 00:39:17,273 Yes, but there's one last thing we have to talk about. 672 00:39:19,775 --> 00:39:21,193 You want to be an assistant coach? 673 00:39:22,152 --> 00:39:23,152 I just want to help out. 674 00:39:23,194 --> 00:39:24,112 I don't know if you know this, 675 00:39:24,113 --> 00:39:26,313 but I was actually the team manager back in high school. 676 00:39:26,448 --> 00:39:28,568 Linkedln résumé notwithstanding, you're a little late. 677 00:39:29,785 --> 00:39:31,453 We've been staffed-up since the summer. 678 00:39:34,039 --> 00:39:36,709 Well, you see, the thing is, with both my boys on the team now, 679 00:39:36,792 --> 00:39:39,312 I'd really just like to find a way to spend more time with them. 680 00:39:39,545 --> 00:39:43,257 Take 'em camping, rent a canoe, make some s'mores. 681 00:39:44,425 --> 00:39:47,112 Look, I promise I won't get in the way. I'll do whatever job you need. 682 00:39:47,136 --> 00:39:48,637 Not to mention he'll work for free. 683 00:39:51,682 --> 00:39:53,225 You should've started with that, Kent. 684 00:39:56,937 --> 00:39:59,064 - [Clark] Oh. [chuckles] - [laughs] 685 00:40:00,566 --> 00:40:01,726 [Gaines] Welcome to the team. 686 00:40:02,109 --> 00:40:04,278 Bring that cooler, meet me on the sidelines. 687 00:40:06,155 --> 00:40:07,448 [door opens, closes] 688 00:40:07,531 --> 00:40:09,992 - Thanks for the assist. - Are you sure about this? 689 00:40:11,535 --> 00:40:13,704 No. But I've got to try. 690 00:40:14,330 --> 00:40:16,582 All right, I got to run. See you later, Coach. 691 00:40:18,250 --> 00:40:20,586 So your dad did a 180 on the whole football thing? 692 00:40:21,712 --> 00:40:22,880 Got a little help from Jon. 693 00:40:23,631 --> 00:40:28,552 Well, uh, I can neither confirm nor deny, but I will say that 694 00:40:29,511 --> 00:40:31,138 let's just assume you owe me now. 695 00:40:31,931 --> 00:40:33,557 - Jonathan, you ready? - Yeah. Oh! 696 00:40:34,224 --> 00:40:35,601 - See you guys later. - Bye. 697 00:40:37,519 --> 00:40:40,814 Um, so, Friday's gonna be your first game? 698 00:40:42,024 --> 00:40:43,024 Yeah, um... 699 00:40:43,984 --> 00:40:45,864 You quit the cheer team. Are you still gonna go? 700 00:40:47,112 --> 00:40:48,197 Do you want me to? 701 00:40:49,239 --> 00:40:50,324 - I mean... - Yeah. 702 00:40:50,908 --> 00:40:52,117 Yeah. [hesitates] 703 00:40:52,826 --> 00:40:55,579 It might be fun to see you as a bystander. 704 00:40:58,832 --> 00:41:00,960 Your dad seems like he's really struggling. 705 00:41:01,043 --> 00:41:03,003 [Jordan] Oh, yeah. That's our new assistant coach. 706 00:41:03,462 --> 00:41:04,981 - [Sarah] Do you need any help, Mr. Kent? - [grunts] 707 00:41:05,005 --> 00:41:06,840 Hi, Sarah. I'm great. 708 00:41:07,299 --> 00:41:09,426 Hey, Coach gave me a jacket, and I bought a hat. 709 00:41:11,011 --> 00:41:12,012 - [Sarah] I... - Um... 710 00:41:12,429 --> 00:41:15,182 - I'll... I'll see you... - Have fun at practice, guys. 711 00:41:15,641 --> 00:41:16,642 - Bye. - See you, Sarah. 712 00:41:19,728 --> 00:41:22,248 - Looks like you guys are getting along. - All right, all right. 713 00:41:22,272 --> 00:41:24,042 Just pretend like you need my help with this, all right? 714 00:41:24,066 --> 00:41:26,402 Yeah. I really have to be like... [groans] 715 00:41:26,485 --> 00:41:27,653 Is it too much? 716 00:41:27,736 --> 00:41:28,736 - No. - All right. 717 00:41:32,324 --> 00:41:34,910 Lois, I need to apologize to you. 718 00:41:35,411 --> 00:41:37,430 I mean, after what happened to Sharon Powell last night, 719 00:41:37,454 --> 00:41:39,289 - I feel like such an idiot. - Chrissy... 720 00:41:39,373 --> 00:41:43,252 It's just... I've never had something like this fall in my lap before. 721 00:41:44,336 --> 00:41:47,423 Stories this important don't usually happen in Smallville. 722 00:41:47,881 --> 00:41:49,591 But see, that's where I was wrong. 723 00:41:50,175 --> 00:41:53,095 Stories like this happen in small towns everywhere. 724 00:41:53,595 --> 00:41:55,973 Stories that need to be told, but they get missed 725 00:41:56,056 --> 00:41:58,350 because there aren't enough reporters looking for them. 726 00:42:00,853 --> 00:42:02,853 Come on. Let me show you what I've been working on. 727 00:42:08,027 --> 00:42:10,571 - Where'd you get this? - From the gas station near the motel. 728 00:42:11,905 --> 00:42:13,907 This feels big, doesn't it? 729 00:42:15,451 --> 00:42:16,451 Yeah. 730 00:42:17,453 --> 00:42:19,246 Now it's up to us to put it all together. 731 00:42:20,247 --> 00:42:24,251 Who are you, and why is a person with powers working for Morgan Edge? 732 00:42:25,711 --> 00:42:28,088 [man] No, Superman saved Powell's mother. 733 00:42:28,756 --> 00:42:30,356 Well, how is Larr gonna take care of it? 734 00:42:31,842 --> 00:42:33,260 [tires screech] 735 00:42:50,277 --> 00:42:52,446 It's done. I'll call a team.