1 00:00:01,753 --> 00:00:03,463 [Clark] Previously on Superman & Lois... 2 00:00:03,546 --> 00:00:05,798 I don't want to be just friends, anymore. 3 00:00:05,882 --> 00:00:07,318 I just want what's best for this town. 4 00:00:07,342 --> 00:00:08,801 By now, it seems pretty clear to me 5 00:00:08,885 --> 00:00:10,553 that that's Morgan Edge bringing jobs in. 6 00:00:10,637 --> 00:00:14,349 They're saying that Edge was experimenting on his employees. 7 00:00:14,432 --> 00:00:18,061 - Just wanted information? - Well, we're also hanging out. 8 00:00:18,144 --> 00:00:19,102 Uh, I think I'm gonna walk home. 9 00:00:19,103 --> 00:00:21,857 I knew as much about what Edge was doing as the rest of y'all. 10 00:00:21,940 --> 00:00:23,274 - Okay. - [Kyle] Hey! 11 00:00:23,358 --> 00:00:25,235 [Lana] People are angry. They're lashing out. 12 00:00:25,318 --> 00:00:27,403 We could also move to one of the surrounding areas. 13 00:00:27,487 --> 00:00:29,155 This will blow over. 14 00:00:29,239 --> 00:00:32,009 [Clark] The DOD's gonna stick around town a little longer than they planned. 15 00:00:32,033 --> 00:00:34,345 Gonna get all the X-Kryptonite out, so no one else gets hurt. 16 00:00:34,369 --> 00:00:35,554 So no one else gets powers, you mean. 17 00:00:35,578 --> 00:00:37,872 [Chrissy] Lois Lane is protecting the DOD. 18 00:00:37,956 --> 00:00:39,558 You're supposed to be on the side of the people. 19 00:00:39,582 --> 00:00:42,835 [Lois] I can't write this story. I'm too close to it to be objective. 20 00:00:42,919 --> 00:00:43,919 But you can. 21 00:00:44,712 --> 00:00:45,712 [screams] 22 00:00:47,340 --> 00:00:48,817 [Superman] What happened to the Eradicator? 23 00:00:48,841 --> 00:00:51,302 You had it right before the blast. What did you do with it? 24 00:00:57,892 --> 00:00:59,453 [General Lane] Where the hell did he go? 25 00:00:59,477 --> 00:01:02,146 [Zeta-Rho] Go and complete what you were sent here to do. 26 00:01:02,230 --> 00:01:04,790 - [woman] Become the Eradicator. - [man 1] Become the Eradicator. 27 00:01:04,816 --> 00:01:07,376 - [man 2] Become the Eradicator. - [man 3] Become the Eradicator. 28 00:01:08,027 --> 00:01:09,737 [voices whispering indistinctly] 29 00:01:09,821 --> 00:01:12,198 [woman 1] You are the Eradicator! 30 00:01:13,074 --> 00:01:15,118 [man] Become the Eradicator! 31 00:01:15,201 --> 00:01:17,513 - [woman 2] Our home was ruined... - [man] Zeta-Rho made a vow... 32 00:01:17,537 --> 00:01:19,831 [woman 3] His own son to become the Eradicator. 33 00:01:19,914 --> 00:01:21,040 [Edge] I can't do this. 34 00:01:21,624 --> 00:01:23,126 [Zeta-Rho] Stop your whining, boy. 35 00:01:23,209 --> 00:01:25,628 This is what I trained you for. 36 00:01:25,712 --> 00:01:27,338 [Edge] Please, Father. 37 00:01:27,422 --> 00:01:28,380 I'll find another way. 38 00:01:28,381 --> 00:01:30,383 My way is the only way! 39 00:01:30,466 --> 00:01:32,010 [Edge] I won't survive. 40 00:01:32,510 --> 00:01:35,638 [Zeta-Rho] But you will become something far greater. 41 00:01:36,598 --> 00:01:38,975 By the mere touch of your hand 42 00:01:39,058 --> 00:01:42,103 our people will be resurrected. 43 00:01:51,779 --> 00:01:53,048 [Clark] It's just not safe with Edge still out there. 44 00:01:53,072 --> 00:01:54,574 Not if I still go to school. 45 00:01:54,657 --> 00:01:57,035 How is Sarah's house any less "safe"? 46 00:01:57,118 --> 00:01:58,453 Will her parents be home? 47 00:02:00,288 --> 00:02:01,288 I guess. 48 00:02:01,789 --> 00:02:04,292 - You guess or you know? - They're having another open house. 49 00:02:04,375 --> 00:02:06,015 I'm sure there will be an adult somewhere. 50 00:02:06,044 --> 00:02:07,086 Another open house. What? 51 00:02:07,170 --> 00:02:10,173 I'm just asking 'cause you and Sarah have gotten pretty serious lately. 52 00:02:10,256 --> 00:02:11,716 - [snickers] - Mom, please. 53 00:02:11,799 --> 00:02:13,485 We don't have to go over this for the billionth time. 54 00:02:13,509 --> 00:02:16,179 We just want to make sure you're making responsible choices. 55 00:02:16,262 --> 00:02:18,407 Which is why I think you should take your brother with you. 56 00:02:18,431 --> 00:02:19,389 No, no, no. 57 00:02:19,390 --> 00:02:21,110 I'm going to take a pass on being chaperone, 58 00:02:21,726 --> 00:02:24,812 and I also need to work on the hammer with John Henry. 59 00:02:24,896 --> 00:02:27,440 You've been spending a lot of time with John Henry lately. 60 00:02:27,523 --> 00:02:30,943 Okay, yeah. Well, he's basically a genius that saved Dad's life twice, 61 00:02:31,736 --> 00:02:34,489 so, I mean, I think I could learn a lot from him, you know. 62 00:02:34,572 --> 00:02:37,092 We're just not that comfortable with you building those kinds of weapons. 63 00:02:37,116 --> 00:02:39,452 Okay, well, I mean, you can't have it both ways. 64 00:02:39,535 --> 00:02:41,079 Either Edge is a threat or he's not. 65 00:02:42,121 --> 00:02:44,241 I just want to be prepared for when he shows up again. 66 00:02:45,416 --> 00:02:46,518 You're making too much sense. 67 00:02:46,542 --> 00:02:47,542 Come on, let's go. 68 00:02:48,044 --> 00:02:49,044 You're excused. 69 00:02:54,592 --> 00:02:56,469 Lana had an open house? When did that happen? 70 00:02:56,552 --> 00:02:58,155 I don't know. Why don't you go talk to her? 71 00:02:58,179 --> 00:03:00,299 And can you also get lightbulbs at the hardware store? 72 00:03:00,932 --> 00:03:03,393 I can't. Teague Family Hardware went out of business. 73 00:03:04,060 --> 00:03:07,563 What? That's the fourth local business in the last month. 74 00:03:07,647 --> 00:03:09,124 I know, Smallville is really hurting. 75 00:03:09,148 --> 00:03:11,268 It's like Edge left this place worse than he found it. 76 00:03:11,317 --> 00:03:14,195 Yeah, it's not helping that the DOD is still here. 77 00:03:16,239 --> 00:03:18,866 - Speaking of, it's your dad. - Did he find Edge? 78 00:03:19,575 --> 00:03:20,702 No. 79 00:03:20,785 --> 00:03:21,785 He seems upset. 80 00:03:22,870 --> 00:03:24,122 He's always upset. 81 00:03:25,248 --> 00:03:27,500 "DOD holds Smallville hostage"? 82 00:03:28,084 --> 00:03:29,084 You know about this? 83 00:03:29,419 --> 00:03:30,837 Chrissy ran it by me last night. 84 00:03:30,920 --> 00:03:32,189 Then why didn't you kill the story? 85 00:03:32,213 --> 00:03:34,257 Because she raises a lot of good questions. 86 00:03:34,340 --> 00:03:35,717 She's just doing her job. 87 00:03:35,800 --> 00:03:39,345 By attacking the men and women trying to protect this town? 88 00:03:39,429 --> 00:03:41,431 She called us an "occupying force." 89 00:03:41,931 --> 00:03:44,058 Yeah. That might be a little hyperbolic. 90 00:03:45,893 --> 00:03:47,895 The DOD has been here for a month. 91 00:03:47,979 --> 00:03:49,689 People wanna know when you're gonna leave. 92 00:03:49,772 --> 00:03:51,441 When I think it's safe. 93 00:03:51,524 --> 00:03:54,193 But I can't say that, because it'll cause a panic 94 00:03:54,277 --> 00:03:56,738 if people know that Morgan Edge is still out there. 95 00:03:56,821 --> 00:03:59,407 I agreed to speak at the town hall today, 96 00:03:59,490 --> 00:04:01,117 to try to calm people's nerves. 97 00:04:01,200 --> 00:04:03,077 Now, that's gonna be damn near impossible. 98 00:04:03,578 --> 00:04:05,204 Then just be honest for once. 99 00:04:06,205 --> 00:04:08,458 Too many of those questions lead back to our family, 100 00:04:08,541 --> 00:04:10,668 and the very secrets that keep you safe. 101 00:04:10,752 --> 00:04:12,336 Is that really what this is about? 102 00:04:12,420 --> 00:04:14,220 [General Lane] Are you questioning my motives? 103 00:04:15,381 --> 00:04:17,759 Which is it, Lois? Am I protecting the world, 104 00:04:17,842 --> 00:04:19,135 or protecting our family? 105 00:04:19,761 --> 00:04:21,721 Because I never seem to get it right with you. 106 00:04:23,222 --> 00:04:24,849 - Dad, I'm sorry. - I'm done here. 107 00:04:36,068 --> 00:04:37,153 [knocks at door] 108 00:04:39,989 --> 00:04:42,158 Oh, hey, Clark. Jordan's out back with Sarah. 109 00:04:42,241 --> 00:04:44,535 Oh, no, actually, I'm just, uh, here for the open house. 110 00:04:44,619 --> 00:04:45,619 I'm not too late, am I? 111 00:04:45,912 --> 00:04:48,748 No, of course not. Um... Come right in. 112 00:04:48,831 --> 00:04:50,082 Oh, thanks. Thanks. 113 00:04:51,751 --> 00:04:54,754 So, what brings you to Smallville? 114 00:04:54,837 --> 00:04:56,047 Oh, you know, I grew up here. 115 00:04:56,130 --> 00:04:57,130 Oh, you did? 116 00:04:57,131 --> 00:05:00,051 Yeah. Yeah. Loved it, really. You know. 117 00:05:00,134 --> 00:05:01,886 Great town, better people. 118 00:05:02,762 --> 00:05:03,762 Met my best friend here. 119 00:05:03,805 --> 00:05:05,556 Well, he must be very lucky. 120 00:05:05,640 --> 00:05:09,268 She. She. And, uh, believe me, I'm the lucky one. 121 00:05:09,352 --> 00:05:10,310 [Lana] Hmm. 122 00:05:10,311 --> 00:05:14,941 Although, it, uh, kinda feels like she's been avoiding me lately. 123 00:05:16,359 --> 00:05:19,278 I know. I'm sorry, Clark. 124 00:05:20,530 --> 00:05:24,367 It's just, every time I see you, I'm reminded of all that I'm losing. 125 00:05:25,284 --> 00:05:26,911 Maybe it's a sign you should stay. 126 00:05:29,580 --> 00:05:30,498 [sighs] 127 00:05:30,499 --> 00:05:31,499 Listen, 128 00:05:32,959 --> 00:05:37,338 when you left, I would have done anything to keep you here. 129 00:05:37,839 --> 00:05:40,800 But you needed a fresh start, and that's what we need too. 130 00:05:41,634 --> 00:05:42,635 Yeah. 131 00:05:43,469 --> 00:05:46,973 I was a kid then, and you've been here your whole life. 132 00:05:47,056 --> 00:05:49,392 And now that my mom's gone, you're the heart of Smallville. 133 00:05:49,892 --> 00:05:50,893 You are. 134 00:05:52,478 --> 00:05:53,896 That Smallville's gone. 135 00:05:54,772 --> 00:05:57,358 People around here used to look out for each other. 136 00:05:57,942 --> 00:06:01,863 After what Edge did, that trust... gone. 137 00:06:01,946 --> 00:06:03,030 So, stay. 138 00:06:03,990 --> 00:06:05,157 Help rebuild it. 139 00:06:06,534 --> 00:06:07,827 I'm sorry, Clark. 140 00:06:08,327 --> 00:06:09,412 I really am. 141 00:06:10,705 --> 00:06:11,998 We've made up our minds. 142 00:06:20,339 --> 00:06:22,133 I think your dad just crashed and burned. 143 00:06:22,216 --> 00:06:23,217 [chuckles] 144 00:06:26,053 --> 00:06:27,973 So, I guess there's no way you're staying, right? 145 00:06:28,180 --> 00:06:29,390 No, we're totally staying. 146 00:06:31,183 --> 00:06:33,269 But your parents are selling your house. 147 00:06:33,853 --> 00:06:34,937 To who? 148 00:06:35,021 --> 00:06:36,856 People can't leave this town fast enough. 149 00:06:36,939 --> 00:06:39,483 No sane person's moving to Smallville right now. 150 00:06:40,109 --> 00:06:42,909 Not sure your mom sees it that way. She seems pretty set about leaving. 151 00:06:44,113 --> 00:06:45,114 How'd you hear that? 152 00:06:46,991 --> 00:06:47,992 [sighs] 153 00:06:48,075 --> 00:06:50,411 Oh, it doesn't matter. They're being ridiculous. 154 00:06:50,494 --> 00:06:52,788 They actually believe that moving somewhere else 155 00:06:52,872 --> 00:06:54,498 will, you know, give us a fresh start. 156 00:06:55,124 --> 00:06:58,336 Even though they've only gotten one crappy offer on this place. 157 00:06:59,337 --> 00:07:00,838 [chuckles] That's great. 158 00:07:00,922 --> 00:07:02,632 Don't let my dad hear you say that. 159 00:07:02,715 --> 00:07:05,468 No, no, no. I just mean, like, it's great that you guys are staying. 160 00:07:05,551 --> 00:07:06,551 That's all. 161 00:07:07,386 --> 00:07:08,429 I knew what you meant. 162 00:07:12,767 --> 00:07:14,143 I'm telling Mom! 163 00:07:14,226 --> 00:07:16,437 - Sophie! Shut up. - [laughs] 164 00:07:16,520 --> 00:07:17,730 Sophie, wait. 165 00:07:21,108 --> 00:07:22,652 [Jon] So, how many volts is that? 166 00:07:26,364 --> 00:07:27,364 More than you can handle. 167 00:07:27,865 --> 00:07:29,992 I don't know. I used it before with no problem. 168 00:07:30,076 --> 00:07:32,161 Well, it would be a problem now. 169 00:07:35,915 --> 00:07:37,875 [Jon] So, what other modifications are you making? 170 00:07:41,045 --> 00:07:42,565 What did I say about asking questions? 171 00:07:43,756 --> 00:07:44,756 Not to ask them. 172 00:07:51,722 --> 00:07:53,322 So, what's... what's the deal with this? 173 00:07:55,184 --> 00:07:56,185 That was, uh... 174 00:07:57,687 --> 00:07:58,813 That was Nat's idea, 175 00:07:58,896 --> 00:08:00,582 right after we finished building the old suit. 176 00:08:00,606 --> 00:08:02,806 Wait, she helped you build your warsuit? That's awesome. 177 00:08:05,695 --> 00:08:07,571 It's not awesome. 178 00:08:08,906 --> 00:08:12,034 She was 14 years old, and her mom had just been killed on live TV. 179 00:08:12,118 --> 00:08:13,553 [hesitates] I'm sorry. That was stupid. 180 00:08:13,577 --> 00:08:15,337 Her whole childhood was stolen in an instant. 181 00:08:16,580 --> 00:08:18,749 Spent the last months of her life hiding in a bunker. 182 00:08:20,167 --> 00:08:22,670 - I know. - Then stop wasting my time. 183 00:08:26,090 --> 00:08:30,261 You should be out with your friends being a normal kid. 184 00:08:30,344 --> 00:08:31,846 Not in here playing war games. 185 00:08:31,929 --> 00:08:34,015 I wanted to learn from you, though. 186 00:08:34,098 --> 00:08:35,898 Well, I don't have anything else to teach you. 187 00:08:37,977 --> 00:08:39,228 Go bother someone else. 188 00:08:54,994 --> 00:08:56,912 I just got an earful from my dad. 189 00:08:56,996 --> 00:08:59,123 - Oh, Lois... - It's okay. 190 00:08:59,206 --> 00:09:00,559 You were right to publish that article. 191 00:09:00,583 --> 00:09:02,752 People deserve to know why the DOD is still here. 192 00:09:03,335 --> 00:09:05,504 Think we'll get any answers at the town hall? 193 00:09:05,588 --> 00:09:06,797 Maybe, maybe not. 194 00:09:06,881 --> 00:09:09,717 But there's no one I trust more than you to ask the hard questions. 195 00:09:11,177 --> 00:09:15,681 Wow, that's so nice, and makes what I have to tell you so much worse. 196 00:09:20,102 --> 00:09:21,812 I got an offer to sell the Gazette. 197 00:09:24,106 --> 00:09:25,691 To whom? Some billionaire? 198 00:09:26,150 --> 00:09:28,003 More like a multinational conglomerate, actually. 199 00:09:28,027 --> 00:09:30,529 That's even worse! They don't care about the news. 200 00:09:30,613 --> 00:09:32,173 All they care about is the bottom line. 201 00:09:32,239 --> 00:09:35,284 Chrissy, they will destroy everything we've built here. 202 00:09:35,367 --> 00:09:37,620 I know, but what choice do I have? 203 00:09:38,454 --> 00:09:39,914 We're going broke. 204 00:09:39,997 --> 00:09:42,541 After Edge, our tiny subscriber base got even tinier. 205 00:09:42,625 --> 00:09:44,001 So we build a new one. 206 00:09:44,085 --> 00:09:45,085 How? 207 00:09:45,503 --> 00:09:48,589 We're a small-town paper in a town that's literally disappearing. 208 00:09:49,048 --> 00:09:51,050 Even having the world's most famous reporter 209 00:09:51,133 --> 00:09:52,301 can't keep the doors open. 210 00:09:54,220 --> 00:09:58,099 If the Gazette folds, Edge wins. 211 00:09:59,183 --> 00:10:00,726 Sometimes there aren't winners. 212 00:10:00,810 --> 00:10:01,936 Just losers. 213 00:10:02,812 --> 00:10:06,065 Lois, if I don't take this offer, I'll be underwater in a month. 214 00:10:07,316 --> 00:10:08,359 I don't have a choice. 215 00:10:22,957 --> 00:10:23,873 [voices] It's done. 216 00:10:23,874 --> 00:10:24,874 [voices echoing] 217 00:10:25,459 --> 00:10:27,211 A worthy sacrifice. 218 00:10:28,587 --> 00:10:30,464 [Zeta-Rho] Let us begin. 219 00:10:30,548 --> 00:10:32,508 [voices] The time has come. 220 00:10:32,591 --> 00:10:34,468 Krypton will be reborn. 221 00:10:40,933 --> 00:10:41,976 Just doesn't seem right, 222 00:10:42,560 --> 00:10:44,145 Smallville without Lana Lang. 223 00:10:44,812 --> 00:10:45,980 She's a part of this town. 224 00:10:46,647 --> 00:10:48,232 Maybe she has a point, though. 225 00:10:48,315 --> 00:10:49,984 Maybe that Smallville is gone. 226 00:10:50,067 --> 00:10:54,155 I mean, Chrissy's worked at the Gazette her entire life just to have it vanish. 227 00:10:54,238 --> 00:10:55,322 There's nothing you can do? 228 00:10:56,031 --> 00:10:58,450 Unless Superman starts robbing banks, no. 229 00:10:58,534 --> 00:10:59,618 She needs a miracle. 230 00:10:59,702 --> 00:11:01,453 [people chanting in distance] 231 00:11:01,537 --> 00:11:02,705 She's not the only one. 232 00:11:05,916 --> 00:11:07,126 [Lois] Doesn't sound good. 233 00:11:08,878 --> 00:11:12,089 [chanting] No more DOD! No more DOD! No more DOD! 234 00:11:13,966 --> 00:11:15,134 [Clark] This is bad. 235 00:11:18,345 --> 00:11:19,345 [gavel banging] 236 00:11:19,388 --> 00:11:21,390 [man] Attention, everyone. 237 00:11:21,473 --> 00:11:22,473 We have to do something. 238 00:11:22,516 --> 00:11:25,811 [man] Please calm down and take your seats and we can get started. 239 00:11:29,523 --> 00:11:33,319 Hey, babe. So, uh, I'm gonna swing by the station real quick 240 00:11:34,445 --> 00:11:35,654 and pack up my stuff. 241 00:11:36,614 --> 00:11:38,407 Should be home in time to put the ribs on. 242 00:11:39,783 --> 00:11:41,660 Do you think that we're making a mistake? 243 00:11:42,536 --> 00:11:43,537 What, eating baby backs? 244 00:11:46,373 --> 00:11:47,708 Leaving Smallville? 245 00:11:49,376 --> 00:11:51,754 I mean, do you think we're giving up too easily? 246 00:11:52,463 --> 00:11:53,672 Is that what Clark said? 247 00:11:55,049 --> 00:11:58,302 I just... I don't want us to rush into a decision 248 00:11:58,385 --> 00:11:59,762 that we're gonna regret later. 249 00:12:01,305 --> 00:12:02,973 I don't think we have much of a choice. 250 00:12:03,766 --> 00:12:05,768 Folks around here kind of forced our hand. 251 00:12:06,852 --> 00:12:08,938 Not everybody's out to get us, Kyle. 252 00:12:09,980 --> 00:12:14,026 All right. Look, I am very appreciative 253 00:12:14,109 --> 00:12:16,028 of everything that the Kents have done for us. 254 00:12:16,111 --> 00:12:17,696 They've been solid, 255 00:12:18,697 --> 00:12:21,116 but Lana, their friendship ain't gonna put food on the table. 256 00:12:22,618 --> 00:12:23,827 [sighs] I know. 257 00:12:25,496 --> 00:12:26,497 It's just hard. 258 00:12:29,500 --> 00:12:30,626 [softly] Yeah, I know. 259 00:12:32,962 --> 00:12:36,173 But hey, as long as I got you, 260 00:12:37,633 --> 00:12:39,677 doesn't matter where we live, okay? 261 00:12:39,760 --> 00:12:43,847 So, you and me, we can make any place home. 262 00:12:44,932 --> 00:12:46,100 - All right? - Yeah. 263 00:12:49,895 --> 00:12:50,896 - Bye. - Bye. 264 00:12:52,106 --> 00:12:54,358 Welcome to the new Smallville. 265 00:12:54,441 --> 00:12:57,569 It's the same as the old one, just... [snickers] more pathetic. 266 00:12:59,154 --> 00:13:01,240 [boy] Where you been hiding, QB two? 267 00:13:02,533 --> 00:13:03,533 Hey. 268 00:13:03,575 --> 00:13:06,287 Uh, you know how it goes, just catching up on some schoolwork. 269 00:13:06,370 --> 00:13:10,582 Uh... Our town's under siege, and you're hiding at home to study? 270 00:13:10,666 --> 00:13:12,167 Dude, wrong answer. 271 00:13:12,751 --> 00:13:14,104 [Sean] Time to get off the bench, bro. 272 00:13:14,128 --> 00:13:16,848 Timmy's parents are out of town. He's got the whole place to himself. 273 00:13:16,880 --> 00:13:19,383 [Timmy] Wellnitz is picking up a keg as we speak. 274 00:13:19,883 --> 00:13:23,220 Totally crafty. ABVs are super high. 275 00:13:23,721 --> 00:13:24,721 All right, I'm in. 276 00:13:24,722 --> 00:13:26,432 [all cheering] 277 00:13:26,515 --> 00:13:27,891 Should come too, short stack. 278 00:13:28,434 --> 00:13:30,912 [Malcolm] All right, we're going to go pick up Denise and Caitlyn. 279 00:13:30,936 --> 00:13:32,855 - See you boys there, yeah? - Peace. 280 00:13:32,938 --> 00:13:33,939 See you later, man. 281 00:13:35,149 --> 00:13:36,149 [Sarah scoffs] 282 00:13:36,150 --> 00:13:38,486 How much more passive aggressive could Sean get? 283 00:13:38,944 --> 00:13:42,948 I don't know, maybe it's just weird 'cause you, like, dated? 284 00:13:43,032 --> 00:13:44,700 It wasn't a problem before. 285 00:13:45,367 --> 00:13:46,803 Now that my parents are all Scarlet Letter, 286 00:13:46,827 --> 00:13:48,704 it's like I'm Hester Prynne by association. 287 00:13:49,580 --> 00:13:50,664 We don't have to go. 288 00:13:51,582 --> 00:13:54,501 No, it's been like forever since you guys have hung out, 289 00:13:54,585 --> 00:13:58,881 and it'll be fun brother bonding-time, plus the beer's, like, so crafty. 290 00:13:59,923 --> 00:14:01,633 - You sure? - Yeah. 291 00:14:01,717 --> 00:14:05,262 I had promised Soph to do princess hair salon earlier. 292 00:14:05,346 --> 00:14:06,930 - [chuckles] - Yeah, yeah, yeah. 293 00:14:07,431 --> 00:14:10,642 - Um, just call me when you get home? - All right. Yeah. 294 00:14:10,726 --> 00:14:11,810 - All right. - See ya. 295 00:14:11,894 --> 00:14:13,771 Wellnitz better keep his shirt on this time. 296 00:14:14,313 --> 00:14:15,314 [crunching] 297 00:14:15,856 --> 00:14:17,858 [people talking indistinctly] 298 00:14:20,402 --> 00:14:22,762 See what kind of hornet's nest your little paper stirred up? 299 00:14:23,280 --> 00:14:24,281 Then let me help. 300 00:14:25,199 --> 00:14:26,825 I was hoping you'd say that. 301 00:14:27,868 --> 00:14:28,911 [gavel banging] 302 00:14:30,079 --> 00:14:31,080 [banging resumes] 303 00:14:31,163 --> 00:14:33,540 [Mayor Dean] All right, everyone, call to order. 304 00:14:34,166 --> 00:14:37,044 General Lane is here to answer any concerns you may have 305 00:14:37,753 --> 00:14:40,881 about the continuing presence of the DOD in Smallville. 306 00:14:41,340 --> 00:14:43,133 - General Lane. - Thank you, Mayor Dean. 307 00:14:43,217 --> 00:14:45,886 When are your soldiers gonna leave our town? 308 00:14:45,969 --> 00:14:46,969 [man 1] Yeah! 309 00:14:50,349 --> 00:14:52,935 I promise you, the DOD is working as fast as we can. 310 00:14:53,435 --> 00:14:56,313 Once all hazardous materials have been removed from the mines, 311 00:14:57,189 --> 00:14:59,775 you can expect a precipitous drop in troop numbers. 312 00:14:59,858 --> 00:15:03,195 Those troops are scaring away the businesses here on Main Street. 313 00:15:03,278 --> 00:15:05,697 Why can't they all be stationed over at the mines? 314 00:15:05,781 --> 00:15:09,076 Yeah. And what's in those mines that's so dangerous, anyways? 315 00:15:09,827 --> 00:15:13,330 I'm not at liberty to discuss the exact nature of the substance... 316 00:15:13,414 --> 00:15:15,624 But you'll take it from under our noses, no problem. 317 00:15:15,999 --> 00:15:19,002 Look, everyone, I'm sure they have a good reason for removing it. 318 00:15:19,086 --> 00:15:21,130 Yeah, it's probably worth a hell of a lot of money. 319 00:15:21,213 --> 00:15:23,799 I can assure you, no one is profiting from this. 320 00:15:24,466 --> 00:15:27,010 We're merely acting in the public's best interest. 321 00:15:27,511 --> 00:15:29,911 General Lane, can you tell us where Morgan Edge is right now? 322 00:15:30,681 --> 00:15:34,059 I'm not able to comment publicly on that at this time. 323 00:15:34,143 --> 00:15:37,688 Why not? People are afraid, and they want to know that they're safe. 324 00:15:37,771 --> 00:15:39,231 - [man 2] Yeah! - [woman] Yeah! 325 00:15:39,314 --> 00:15:41,984 Miss Beppo, I think you've caused enough panic for one day. 326 00:15:42,484 --> 00:15:44,324 Can you at least tell us if Edge is in custody? 327 00:15:44,361 --> 00:15:45,362 Miss Beppo. 328 00:15:45,946 --> 00:15:46,946 No, he's not. 329 00:15:46,989 --> 00:15:47,905 Lois. 330 00:15:47,906 --> 00:15:49,146 [quietly] They deserve to know. 331 00:15:49,450 --> 00:15:52,661 Edge managed to escape a holding facility a few weeks ago. 332 00:15:52,744 --> 00:15:56,665 Now, since then, Superman and the DOD have been working diligently 333 00:15:56,748 --> 00:15:57,749 to try to track him down. 334 00:15:57,833 --> 00:16:00,711 But as of right now, his whereabouts are still unknown. 335 00:16:01,795 --> 00:16:03,835 Should we be worried that he's gonna come back here? 336 00:16:06,675 --> 00:16:08,969 I'm afraid until Morgan Edge is apprehended, 337 00:16:09,052 --> 00:16:10,721 there's reason for concern. 338 00:16:10,804 --> 00:16:12,055 But let me assure you, 339 00:16:12,139 --> 00:16:16,101 the DOD is doing everything we can to keep the people of Smallville safe. 340 00:16:16,185 --> 00:16:18,604 Don't anyone trust a word that man says! 341 00:16:19,521 --> 00:16:20,522 [exhales] 342 00:16:20,606 --> 00:16:23,025 - That Derek Powell's mother? - [quietly] Yeah. 343 00:16:23,108 --> 00:16:25,527 The DOD has been lying for months. 344 00:16:27,404 --> 00:16:28,697 Ever since my son died. 345 00:16:29,281 --> 00:16:30,282 [smacks lips] 346 00:16:31,241 --> 00:16:32,493 And I have proof. 347 00:16:40,125 --> 00:16:41,126 [door opens] 348 00:16:43,170 --> 00:16:44,171 [door closes] 349 00:16:44,755 --> 00:16:46,155 [Tamera] Thought that might be you. 350 00:16:50,552 --> 00:16:53,055 I figured now was as good a time as any to clear out. 351 00:16:53,138 --> 00:16:56,016 Especially since most of the guys are at the town hall right now. 352 00:16:58,018 --> 00:17:00,437 I got a call from the chief in Bristol asking about you. 353 00:17:01,522 --> 00:17:03,732 Just putting some feelers out, is all. 354 00:17:04,566 --> 00:17:05,567 Yeah? 355 00:17:05,651 --> 00:17:09,112 'Cause the "for sale" sign in your front lawn seems to suggest otherwise. 356 00:17:09,196 --> 00:17:10,556 What do you want me to do, Tamera? 357 00:17:12,074 --> 00:17:14,159 It wasn't easy when I signed up, Chief. 358 00:17:14,243 --> 00:17:15,744 All the looks from the other guys 359 00:17:15,827 --> 00:17:17,788 thinking a woman had no place at the station. 360 00:17:17,871 --> 00:17:20,916 Never mind a Black woman, but you, you always had my back. 361 00:17:21,500 --> 00:17:23,144 'Cause I knew they were dead wrong about you. 362 00:17:23,168 --> 00:17:25,295 And I was hoping we can prove them wrong again. 363 00:17:32,636 --> 00:17:35,889 I want you to know, I told the chief in Bristol he'd be lucky to have you. 364 00:17:37,391 --> 00:17:38,391 Good luck, boss. 365 00:17:39,351 --> 00:17:40,435 I'm rooting for you. 366 00:17:52,698 --> 00:17:53,824 [gunfire in distance] 367 00:17:55,242 --> 00:17:57,578 - [gunfire continues] - [men clamoring] 368 00:18:05,752 --> 00:18:06,753 [door buzzes] 369 00:18:13,802 --> 00:18:15,929 This is a letter from the Department of Defense 370 00:18:16,013 --> 00:18:17,931 signed by that man right there. 371 00:18:18,015 --> 00:18:21,643 And in it, he says that my son's death is under investigation. 372 00:18:21,727 --> 00:18:23,270 That's true, Mrs. Powell. 373 00:18:23,937 --> 00:18:27,065 We're still in the process of gathering facts about how Derek died. 374 00:18:27,149 --> 00:18:29,943 He died because of what Morgan Edge did. That is how he died! 375 00:18:30,027 --> 00:18:31,111 You have known for months, 376 00:18:31,194 --> 00:18:33,113 and you didn't bother saying anything to me. 377 00:18:33,196 --> 00:18:35,741 Sharon, I know how difficult this has been for you... 378 00:18:35,824 --> 00:18:37,200 You have no idea... 379 00:18:38,493 --> 00:18:39,995 what it's like to lose a child. 380 00:18:41,830 --> 00:18:44,666 The guilt a mother feels, 381 00:18:45,375 --> 00:18:48,045 thinking over and over again what I could have done differently. 382 00:18:49,838 --> 00:18:51,006 I'm so sorry. 383 00:18:51,089 --> 00:18:55,177 Please tell me what Morgan Edge did to my son. 384 00:18:55,260 --> 00:18:57,137 I need to know the truth. 385 00:18:58,930 --> 00:18:59,931 [indistinct] 386 00:19:01,808 --> 00:19:04,561 - My team just got a hit on a Edge. - What? 387 00:19:04,645 --> 00:19:07,856 He just attacked the facility where Larr's being held. We need to go. 388 00:19:08,273 --> 00:19:11,443 Sorry, folks, but there's a situation that needs our immediate attention. 389 00:19:11,526 --> 00:19:12,653 No, no, no! 390 00:19:12,736 --> 00:19:13,736 [man] Where're you going? 391 00:19:13,737 --> 00:19:16,281 - The lady deserves an answer. - [crowd shouting angrily] 392 00:19:19,826 --> 00:19:26,083 [chanting] We want answers! We want answers! We want answers! 393 00:19:30,629 --> 00:19:33,048 - We have to get back in there. - That's not an option. 394 00:19:33,131 --> 00:19:36,176 Smallville is tearing itself apart. If we don't do something... 395 00:19:36,259 --> 00:19:39,012 Did you not hear me? Edge is out and he's got Larr with him. 396 00:19:39,096 --> 00:19:40,889 Then we need to warn the town. 397 00:19:41,807 --> 00:19:43,451 He doesn't seem to be anywhere near Smallville. 398 00:19:43,475 --> 00:19:45,119 That 'cause they've got a different target. 399 00:19:45,143 --> 00:19:47,312 My tracker picked them up after they left the DOD. 400 00:19:48,313 --> 00:19:50,313 - They're in Metropolis. - Just like on your Earth. 401 00:19:51,024 --> 00:19:52,192 You two need to go, now. 402 00:19:52,275 --> 00:19:55,779 Wait. On your Earth, Superman didn't act alone. 403 00:19:55,862 --> 00:19:57,072 He had an entire army. 404 00:19:57,155 --> 00:20:00,117 Does Edge really think that he and Larr can take an entire city? 405 00:20:00,200 --> 00:20:03,328 After what we saw him do when he escaped the DOD, maybe he can. 406 00:20:03,412 --> 00:20:04,955 Or maybe he just wants to hurt me. 407 00:20:05,038 --> 00:20:06,248 He saw my memories. 408 00:20:06,331 --> 00:20:07,934 He knows how much history we have in Metropolis. 409 00:20:07,958 --> 00:20:09,477 Yeah, but if he just wanted to hurt you, 410 00:20:09,501 --> 00:20:11,420 why wouldn't he come straight to Smallville? 411 00:20:11,503 --> 00:20:13,714 There is a bigger picture we're not seeing. 412 00:20:13,797 --> 00:20:15,650 I should go with you. Can you keep the boys safe? 413 00:20:15,674 --> 00:20:17,801 I'll reach out. Make sure they get back to the farm. 414 00:20:17,884 --> 00:20:19,386 Do you have a location for Edge? 415 00:20:22,013 --> 00:20:23,613 Looks like he's still in Centennial Park. 416 00:20:26,935 --> 00:20:29,354 - [sirens wailing] - [indistinct chatter on police radio] 417 00:20:30,897 --> 00:20:33,400 [officer] Everyone, please stand back. 418 00:20:37,195 --> 00:20:39,656 Please tell me that's not Morgan Edge floating up there. 419 00:20:43,118 --> 00:20:44,453 [man] Hey, that's Superman. 420 00:20:44,536 --> 00:20:46,955 You need to get everyone back. It isn't safe here. 421 00:20:47,038 --> 00:20:49,416 Lois? Do you know what's going on here? 422 00:20:49,499 --> 00:20:51,835 [Lois] We think Morgan Edge is about to attack Metropolis. 423 00:20:51,918 --> 00:20:54,296 - Is it just the two of them? - As far as I can tell. 424 00:20:55,338 --> 00:20:56,923 Do we have to worry about more of them? 425 00:21:00,927 --> 00:21:02,929 I don't think that's Morgan Edge anymore. 426 00:21:03,013 --> 00:21:04,013 Then who is it? 427 00:21:05,891 --> 00:21:07,893 [pop music playing] 428 00:21:11,855 --> 00:21:14,858 - Hey, hurry up and grab a drink. - Yo. 429 00:21:14,941 --> 00:21:16,026 We got flip cup outside. 430 00:21:16,109 --> 00:21:17,909 All right. Right behind you. Right behind you. 431 00:21:18,069 --> 00:21:19,488 [cell phone ringing] 432 00:21:24,826 --> 00:21:26,620 - It's Granddad. - Don't answer it. 433 00:21:27,037 --> 00:21:28,163 What if something's up? 434 00:21:29,748 --> 00:21:30,748 Then he'll call back. 435 00:21:32,042 --> 00:21:33,543 I don't know. He never calls. 436 00:21:34,211 --> 00:21:37,756 Just be a normal kid for, like, an hour, okay? 437 00:21:37,839 --> 00:21:40,120 I got the ELT. If anything serious happens, I'll call Dad. 438 00:21:43,011 --> 00:21:45,055 Since when did you become Mr. Party Guy? 439 00:21:45,138 --> 00:21:46,741 Shouldn't you be building rocket launchers 440 00:21:46,765 --> 00:21:48,058 with John Henry or something? 441 00:21:48,141 --> 00:21:49,309 It's a missile launcher, 442 00:21:49,392 --> 00:21:52,395 and I want to beat Wellnitz at flip cup. Come on. 443 00:21:52,479 --> 00:21:53,873 - Come on. - Well, if it's for Wellnitz. 444 00:21:53,897 --> 00:21:57,359 Jon? Can we talk? 445 00:22:03,198 --> 00:22:04,366 - Hey, hon. - Hey. 446 00:22:05,492 --> 00:22:07,577 - How did it go at the station? - Um... 447 00:22:08,829 --> 00:22:11,915 Well, I was talking to Tamera and, uh... 448 00:22:13,542 --> 00:22:16,920 She got me thinking that maybe you're right. 449 00:22:18,296 --> 00:22:19,936 You know, maybe this isn't the right call. 450 00:22:22,050 --> 00:22:24,553 Hey, we've built so much here. 451 00:22:25,971 --> 00:22:28,807 It's scary to think of walking away from all this. 452 00:22:29,224 --> 00:22:31,560 - Yeah. - [cell phone ringing] 453 00:22:35,772 --> 00:22:36,773 This is Kyle. 454 00:22:43,196 --> 00:22:46,074 - Sophie, stay still. Sophie! - Ow! 455 00:22:46,408 --> 00:22:47,909 - [knock at door] - Come in. 456 00:22:49,452 --> 00:22:50,453 [chuckles] 457 00:22:51,079 --> 00:22:52,163 [Kyle] Um... 458 00:22:52,455 --> 00:22:55,667 So, girls, we, uh... we have some news. 459 00:22:55,750 --> 00:22:58,837 Uh, your dad just got a job offer. 460 00:22:59,671 --> 00:23:02,173 - Doing what? - Still fighting fires. Just... 461 00:23:03,758 --> 00:23:04,885 Just in a different city. 462 00:23:05,510 --> 00:23:07,304 [Lana] The job's in Bristol County. 463 00:23:07,387 --> 00:23:09,514 That's like two hours away. 464 00:23:09,598 --> 00:23:12,309 Which is why we're gonna have to move to make it work. 465 00:23:12,392 --> 00:23:14,952 But I thought you said that the offer on the house was super low. 466 00:23:14,978 --> 00:23:15,979 [Kyle] It was. But... 467 00:23:16,938 --> 00:23:19,107 Look, Sarah, this is a great opportunity. 468 00:23:19,608 --> 00:23:21,401 Their fire chief is getting ready to retire, 469 00:23:21,484 --> 00:23:25,280 which means I can just step right on in and help with the transition. 470 00:23:25,363 --> 00:23:26,656 Do you even hear yourself? 471 00:23:26,740 --> 00:23:29,159 After all you said about people abandoning Smallville 472 00:23:29,242 --> 00:23:31,494 the minute it gets hard, you guys are gonna run? 473 00:23:31,995 --> 00:23:33,622 Come on, Sarah. That's not fair. 474 00:23:33,705 --> 00:23:35,040 You're so full of crap. 475 00:23:35,373 --> 00:23:37,584 - Hey... - Honey, is this about Jordan? 476 00:23:37,667 --> 00:23:42,005 No, no. It's about the fact that my parents are lying hypocrites. 477 00:23:42,088 --> 00:23:44,007 Hey, this isn't easy for anyone. 478 00:23:44,507 --> 00:23:48,470 Look, we are just simply trying to do what's best for our family. 479 00:23:48,553 --> 00:23:50,364 Maybe you're not qualified to make that decision. 480 00:23:50,388 --> 00:23:52,432 I mean, it was you who kissed Morgan Edge's ass 481 00:23:52,515 --> 00:23:54,142 to come here in the first place. 482 00:23:54,225 --> 00:23:56,353 Hey, do not blame your father for any of this. 483 00:23:56,436 --> 00:23:57,812 I blame you too! 484 00:23:59,731 --> 00:24:02,901 - You guys are so freaking stupid! Ugh. - Sarah. Sarah! 485 00:24:05,445 --> 00:24:06,445 [Kyle sighs] 486 00:24:09,866 --> 00:24:11,660 Your friend has no part in this, Kal-El. 487 00:24:12,035 --> 00:24:13,035 Why are you here? 488 00:24:13,036 --> 00:24:16,706 We thought it poetic that the city you champion to be the first to fall. 489 00:24:16,790 --> 00:24:19,793 We're not giving up the city. And you know you can't take it alone. 490 00:24:20,627 --> 00:24:22,671 The Eradicator's gone, your Subjekts are gone. 491 00:24:24,339 --> 00:24:28,009 Tal-Rho, no one else needs to get hurt. 492 00:24:28,969 --> 00:24:31,471 There is no Tal-Rho anymore. 493 00:24:32,681 --> 00:24:36,768 [computer voice] John. Picking up four new Kryptonian signatures in the park. 494 00:24:36,851 --> 00:24:38,061 [Steel] We've got company. 495 00:24:38,645 --> 00:24:39,813 [crowd gasps] 496 00:24:43,400 --> 00:24:44,401 [speaking alien language] 497 00:24:54,911 --> 00:24:56,830 Thought the Eradicator machine was destroyed. 498 00:24:56,913 --> 00:24:58,289 It was. This is something else. 499 00:24:58,873 --> 00:24:59,873 Keep an eye on Edge. 500 00:25:04,170 --> 00:25:05,439 [computer voice] Beware of Leslie Larr. 501 00:25:05,463 --> 00:25:07,090 Telling me after doesn't help! 502 00:25:14,639 --> 00:25:16,683 [crowd gasping] 503 00:25:18,143 --> 00:25:20,562 Everyone! You need to get inside and take cover. 504 00:25:20,645 --> 00:25:23,648 Metropolis is under attack. Go! 505 00:25:24,566 --> 00:25:26,210 Any chance you got a camera we could go live with? 506 00:25:26,234 --> 00:25:27,736 It's back at GBS with Janet. 507 00:25:27,819 --> 00:25:30,100 She went up to the roof to get a clear shot of the action. 508 00:25:37,495 --> 00:25:39,598 [Superman] I've got eyes on two in the business district. 509 00:25:39,622 --> 00:25:41,458 That area's heavily populated. 510 00:25:41,541 --> 00:25:43,621 You need to get there before we have mass casualties. 511 00:25:53,678 --> 00:25:56,222 I've got one down. Send a team to Jurgens and Fourth. 512 00:26:03,146 --> 00:26:04,146 No, trust me. 513 00:26:04,147 --> 00:26:06,827 You just sell at 42 and leave the rest of the board holding the bag. 514 00:26:24,125 --> 00:26:28,213 [computer voice] Defenses at 63%, 59%, 55%... 515 00:26:28,296 --> 00:26:29,297 Enough of this crap. 516 00:26:35,345 --> 00:26:36,513 [choking] 517 00:26:39,015 --> 00:26:40,016 [Steel] My hammer! 518 00:26:42,519 --> 00:26:44,359 [computer voice] The Kinetic Hammer is offline. 519 00:26:44,437 --> 00:26:46,815 - Get it back on! - Reconnecting in 90 seconds. 520 00:26:47,857 --> 00:26:49,859 [pop music playing] 521 00:26:51,486 --> 00:26:55,406 So, I feel like maybe you got the wrong impression of me by the water tower. 522 00:26:56,616 --> 00:26:58,993 No, I don't really think I did, to be honest. 523 00:26:59,828 --> 00:27:02,956 Okay, you know what? I was fishing for answers, which sucks. 524 00:27:03,039 --> 00:27:04,124 And I'm really sorry. 525 00:27:04,749 --> 00:27:07,961 But I actually did wanna hang out with you. 526 00:27:10,672 --> 00:27:12,674 Those things don't have to be mutually exclusive. 527 00:27:12,757 --> 00:27:13,883 Right, because... 528 00:27:15,093 --> 00:27:16,302 When I asked you out before, 529 00:27:16,386 --> 00:27:18,586 you made it pretty clear that I was just a charity case. 530 00:27:19,889 --> 00:27:20,890 No. 531 00:27:22,433 --> 00:27:24,769 Somehow I've become the queen of mixed messages. 532 00:27:27,105 --> 00:27:29,440 Yeah. Yeah, I mean, I was kind of warned about you. 533 00:27:33,069 --> 00:27:34,070 Of course you were. 534 00:27:36,906 --> 00:27:38,783 You know, ever since I moved here, 535 00:27:39,492 --> 00:27:41,492 people act like I think I'm better than this place. 536 00:27:43,746 --> 00:27:45,540 Wait, you moved here? From where? 537 00:27:45,874 --> 00:27:48,751 Central City. Two years ago. 538 00:27:50,545 --> 00:27:51,546 My dad... 539 00:27:52,755 --> 00:27:53,756 Uh... 540 00:27:55,133 --> 00:27:56,843 Well, he was sort of sent to prison. 541 00:27:57,218 --> 00:27:59,304 My mom and I decided we needed a fresh start. 542 00:28:00,471 --> 00:28:01,681 I... I didn't know that. 543 00:28:02,932 --> 00:28:04,692 It's not really something I tell most people. 544 00:28:06,811 --> 00:28:11,649 But then people make assumptions, think I'm like some sort of... 545 00:28:12,984 --> 00:28:14,569 standoffish bitch. [chuckles] 546 00:28:15,945 --> 00:28:17,071 Well, I'm... [hesitates] 547 00:28:17,739 --> 00:28:18,948 I'm sorry about that. 548 00:28:19,032 --> 00:28:22,535 I know it's not easy coming to a new place and starting over, you know? 549 00:28:22,619 --> 00:28:25,788 I know. That's kind of why I was smiling at you all the time. 550 00:28:26,331 --> 00:28:29,125 I felt like I could relate to what you were going through. 551 00:28:31,461 --> 00:28:32,587 I guess that makes sense. 552 00:28:36,090 --> 00:28:40,094 So, if that means we're cool, 553 00:28:41,804 --> 00:28:45,475 then how about you let me show you around, new guy? 554 00:28:48,061 --> 00:28:49,354 Yeah, okay. But... 555 00:28:50,396 --> 00:28:52,106 maybe skip the water tower this time? 556 00:28:52,190 --> 00:28:53,441 - [laughs] Really? - Yeah. 557 00:28:53,524 --> 00:28:57,278 'Cause, you know, that's really it. 558 00:28:57,862 --> 00:29:00,156 There really isn't much to see around here. 559 00:29:00,657 --> 00:29:03,076 Kind of figured. Yo, Sarah. Sarah, hey. 560 00:29:04,118 --> 00:29:06,120 Sarah, what's going on? Sarah? 561 00:29:07,205 --> 00:29:08,665 Excuse me. Jordan. 562 00:29:09,749 --> 00:29:12,418 - I need to talk to you. - Yo, show some etiquette, Cushing. 563 00:29:12,502 --> 00:29:13,628 Shut up, Corey. 564 00:29:16,756 --> 00:29:19,050 - What are you looking at, huh? - Hey, hey, hey, Sarah... 565 00:29:21,344 --> 00:29:24,013 - What's going on? - My dad got a job offer in Bristol. 566 00:29:25,515 --> 00:29:27,850 I think we're gonna have to move. 567 00:29:28,434 --> 00:29:30,034 I thought you said that wasn't possible. 568 00:29:30,770 --> 00:29:32,522 [girl] Hey, hey, everyone, quiet down! 569 00:29:32,605 --> 00:29:34,607 Something's happening in Metropolis. 570 00:29:35,692 --> 00:29:38,278 [reporter] This footage was taken in Centennial Park 571 00:29:38,361 --> 00:29:40,405 just before the fighting broke out. 572 00:29:40,488 --> 00:29:42,368 As you can see, Superman arrived on the scene... 573 00:29:43,574 --> 00:29:45,552 - ...with a companion... - Whoa. Is that Morgan Edge? 574 00:29:45,576 --> 00:29:47,495 ...in some sort of armored war suit. 575 00:29:49,414 --> 00:29:51,054 - [sirens wailing] - [helicopter hovering] 576 00:29:52,834 --> 00:29:55,753 Lois, do you have any idea what this is all about? 577 00:29:55,837 --> 00:29:58,756 Yeah. Short version, Morgan Edge is taking over people's bodies 578 00:29:58,840 --> 00:30:00,550 and using them to destroy Metropolis. 579 00:30:00,633 --> 00:30:02,510 Well, that's incredibly terrifying. 580 00:30:02,593 --> 00:30:04,971 Janet, we need to tell people what's going on. 581 00:30:05,054 --> 00:30:07,432 Okay. And it's probably best coming from you. 582 00:30:07,515 --> 00:30:08,891 There's a mike in my press kit. 583 00:30:15,273 --> 00:30:18,276 This is Lois Lane reporting live from Metropolis, 584 00:30:18,359 --> 00:30:21,112 where Morgan Edge has begun an attack on the city. 585 00:30:24,449 --> 00:30:26,075 [grunting] 586 00:30:32,540 --> 00:30:33,540 How we doing on time? 587 00:30:33,583 --> 00:30:35,543 [computer voice] Reconnecting in 15 seconds. 588 00:30:39,339 --> 00:30:40,465 Where the hell is she going? 589 00:30:44,093 --> 00:30:47,055 It seems Edge has the ability to give people powers 590 00:30:47,138 --> 00:30:49,074 and take over their minds, which is why it's very important... 591 00:30:49,098 --> 00:30:50,308 Lana, are you seeing this? 592 00:30:50,391 --> 00:30:53,311 ...for everyone in Metropolis to find a safe place to take cover 593 00:30:53,394 --> 00:30:56,272 until Edge is either apprehended or taken out. 594 00:30:56,356 --> 00:30:57,565 Superman is working 595 00:30:57,648 --> 00:31:00,026 to stop Edge and all of the people he has infected. 596 00:31:00,109 --> 00:31:01,110 Jon. 597 00:31:01,611 --> 00:31:02,612 This is how she died. 598 00:31:08,117 --> 00:31:09,202 Lois, behind you! 599 00:31:09,660 --> 00:31:12,747 [computer voice] Connecting in three, two, one. 600 00:31:17,001 --> 00:31:18,001 You missed. 601 00:31:23,508 --> 00:31:25,093 [all gasp] 602 00:31:29,263 --> 00:31:31,641 Larr's down. And I got another one. 603 00:31:32,600 --> 00:31:33,684 I never miss. 604 00:31:35,770 --> 00:31:36,771 You still rolling? 605 00:31:37,480 --> 00:31:40,566 I may have blacked out for that last part, but yes. 606 00:31:43,569 --> 00:31:46,155 As you can see, Superman is not alone in this fight. 607 00:31:46,697 --> 00:31:49,450 But since we don't know how many citizens have been infected, 608 00:31:49,534 --> 00:31:53,329 it's very important to keep your eyes open for any suspicious activity. 609 00:31:53,413 --> 00:31:55,915 I'm Lois Lane, reporting live from Metropolis. 610 00:31:55,998 --> 00:31:59,168 - Your mom's awesome! - I know. 611 00:32:05,133 --> 00:32:07,510 - Who's left? - Just Chuckles over there. 612 00:32:09,679 --> 00:32:10,721 Let's finish this. 613 00:32:18,604 --> 00:32:19,939 What the hell just happened? 614 00:32:20,022 --> 00:32:21,583 [Superman] I don't know, I've never seen anything like that. 615 00:32:21,607 --> 00:32:23,067 We didn't even touch him. 616 00:32:28,322 --> 00:32:29,323 He's gone. 617 00:32:30,867 --> 00:32:33,786 Sir, our men are at the Kent farm now. Boys aren't there. 618 00:32:35,163 --> 00:32:36,164 Thanks. 619 00:32:45,006 --> 00:32:46,566 [Jordan] Please, we can make this work. 620 00:32:47,008 --> 00:32:49,010 We can talk about this later. 621 00:32:49,093 --> 00:32:51,387 Maybe when your mom didn't almost just get killed. 622 00:32:51,471 --> 00:32:53,264 No, that makes this more important. 623 00:32:54,265 --> 00:32:55,266 [hesitates] 624 00:32:58,102 --> 00:32:59,687 I... I don't want to lose you. 625 00:33:00,062 --> 00:33:01,355 I don't either. 626 00:33:02,315 --> 00:33:04,275 I just don't know how we're gonna make it work 627 00:33:04,358 --> 00:33:05,485 if we never see each other. 628 00:33:06,360 --> 00:33:09,447 We can call, we can text, we can video chat... 629 00:33:09,530 --> 00:33:11,130 That's what your brother did with Eliza. 630 00:33:11,574 --> 00:33:13,493 The second that he moved, she totally bailed. 631 00:33:13,576 --> 00:33:14,702 But they're not us. 632 00:33:14,785 --> 00:33:17,371 Yeah, and I like us. But I'm just scared if we do distance... 633 00:33:18,331 --> 00:33:19,332 [sighs] 634 00:33:20,124 --> 00:33:21,375 We'll start to hate us. 635 00:33:22,710 --> 00:33:23,710 - Okay? - [door opens] 636 00:33:23,711 --> 00:33:25,189 [General Lane] Where the hell are my grandsons? 637 00:33:25,213 --> 00:33:26,214 [door closes] 638 00:33:26,589 --> 00:33:30,259 - Hey, Grandpa, I was just about to call. - Both of you, in the car, now. 639 00:33:31,928 --> 00:33:33,095 Hey, come on. 640 00:33:33,930 --> 00:33:36,599 Can you, like, tell us what's happening with Morgan Edge? 641 00:33:37,266 --> 00:33:40,144 Do I look like someone who gives classified intel to drunk teenagers? 642 00:33:42,146 --> 00:33:44,706 - [Jon] Grandpa, we're really sorry... - I don't want to hear it. 643 00:33:44,732 --> 00:33:47,151 - Let's go. - Can we at least take Sarah home? 644 00:33:47,693 --> 00:33:49,028 We've had a really long night. 645 00:33:53,491 --> 00:33:54,700 Of course, come on. 646 00:33:56,744 --> 00:33:58,424 - [awkwardly] Bye! - [kids groan mockingly] 647 00:34:00,206 --> 00:34:01,916 - I'll see you. - See ya. 648 00:34:05,670 --> 00:34:06,671 [siren wailing] 649 00:34:07,964 --> 00:34:09,966 [indistinct radio chatter] 650 00:34:12,552 --> 00:34:14,178 How was Edge able to use the Eradicator? 651 00:34:14,262 --> 00:34:16,097 Always one step behind, Kal-El. 652 00:34:17,932 --> 00:34:20,351 When Edge was speaking earlier, it sounded like... 653 00:34:20,434 --> 00:34:21,686 A whole bunch of voices. 654 00:34:21,769 --> 00:34:24,063 Maybe that's why you never found the Eradicator. 655 00:34:24,146 --> 00:34:28,526 Because what if Edge somehow made himself the Eradicator? 656 00:34:29,110 --> 00:34:30,310 I mean, is that even possible? 657 00:34:30,361 --> 00:34:32,863 - It would explain his new powers. - And the four new Subjekts. 658 00:34:32,947 --> 00:34:35,992 Okay, so let's say Edge can make Subjekts. Where would he go next? 659 00:34:36,075 --> 00:34:37,243 [Larr] Isn't it obvious? 660 00:34:38,494 --> 00:34:39,704 To make more. 661 00:34:43,249 --> 00:34:45,960 - [Jon] So how'd you find us? - I run the DOD. 662 00:34:46,711 --> 00:34:48,963 You think I can't track down my own grandsons? 663 00:34:50,381 --> 00:34:51,716 - [whooshing] - [rumbling] 664 00:34:51,799 --> 00:34:52,799 What the hell? 665 00:34:54,969 --> 00:34:56,095 - Oh, my... - Watch out! 666 00:34:56,178 --> 00:34:57,179 [brakes screech] 667 00:35:24,290 --> 00:35:25,291 [all panting] 668 00:35:26,334 --> 00:35:29,295 The car hit Edge and he didn't even move. 669 00:35:29,378 --> 00:35:30,671 Jon, do you have your ELT? 670 00:35:30,755 --> 00:35:32,441 It got knocked out of my hand when we crashed. 671 00:35:32,465 --> 00:35:33,799 What are you guys talking about? 672 00:35:33,883 --> 00:35:36,052 There's a pistol in the glove compartment 673 00:35:36,135 --> 00:35:37,178 loaded with kryptonite. 674 00:35:37,261 --> 00:35:38,846 I need one of you boys to come up here 675 00:35:38,929 --> 00:35:40,014 - and get it. - Okay. 676 00:35:41,766 --> 00:35:44,101 - Jon, your arm. - My left is just as good. 677 00:35:48,022 --> 00:35:49,625 [General Lane] Now I need you to take the shot. 678 00:35:49,649 --> 00:35:51,317 Do you have any experience shooting? 679 00:35:51,400 --> 00:35:53,444 - A little. With John Henry. - That's good. 680 00:35:54,028 --> 00:35:57,531 - I want you to get Edge in your sights. - Okay. 681 00:35:59,408 --> 00:36:00,993 - Cock the gun. - Okay. 682 00:36:02,244 --> 00:36:06,123 - He's just standing there. - Okay. Try to keep your hand steady. 683 00:36:06,207 --> 00:36:08,626 - You're only gonna get one shot at this. - Okay. 684 00:36:09,418 --> 00:36:11,754 Once you got him, pull the trigger. 685 00:36:20,054 --> 00:36:23,182 - Did you get him? - I don't know, he just... he flew away. 686 00:36:23,265 --> 00:36:24,350 Flew away where? 687 00:36:26,060 --> 00:36:27,060 Jordan! 688 00:36:28,688 --> 00:36:29,688 Jordan! 689 00:36:31,023 --> 00:36:32,024 I love you. 690 00:36:36,028 --> 00:36:40,199 No! No! Sarah, Sarah, let me out! 691 00:36:41,784 --> 00:36:44,412 Edge took him. There was nothing that he could do. 692 00:36:44,495 --> 00:36:46,056 We need to help him. He needs somebody... 693 00:36:46,080 --> 00:36:48,040 Look at me! Look at me! You need to go home. 694 00:36:48,124 --> 00:36:49,604 - Find your dad. Get your dad. - Okay. 695 00:36:49,667 --> 00:36:50,918 - Now! Go, go! - Okay. 696 00:36:53,462 --> 00:36:55,339 Grandpa, Grandpa, are you okay? 697 00:36:55,423 --> 00:36:58,259 - Worry about me later. Find that ELT. - Okay. 698 00:36:59,593 --> 00:37:00,678 [Lois] Get her out of here. 699 00:37:05,349 --> 00:37:06,549 - [signaling] - [Jon] Dad! Dad! 700 00:37:06,600 --> 00:37:08,519 - What is it? - The boys. 701 00:37:16,277 --> 00:37:18,487 - Dad! - Jonathan! What happened? You okay? 702 00:37:18,571 --> 00:37:19,697 - Edge took Jordan. - What? 703 00:37:19,780 --> 00:37:20,780 You need to find him. Go! 704 00:37:35,546 --> 00:37:36,714 What do you want from me? 705 00:37:43,554 --> 00:37:44,889 [Jordan groans in pain] 706 00:38:01,530 --> 00:38:03,532 - [traffic noises] - [voices overlapping] 707 00:38:17,880 --> 00:38:18,880 Lois. 708 00:38:20,049 --> 00:38:21,550 What happened? Where are the boys? 709 00:38:22,843 --> 00:38:23,969 Where are the boys? 710 00:38:25,221 --> 00:38:27,223 - Edge took Jordan. - No. 711 00:38:27,306 --> 00:38:30,226 - I tried following him. It was too late. - No. Go find him. 712 00:38:30,309 --> 00:38:33,771 Lois, Lois. I looked everywhere. He's gone. 713 00:38:34,480 --> 00:38:35,481 He's gone. 714 00:38:35,981 --> 00:38:37,399 [crying] 715 00:38:40,569 --> 00:38:42,196 What are we gonna do? 716 00:38:42,279 --> 00:38:43,280 I don't know. 717 00:38:45,574 --> 00:38:46,659 I don't know. 718 00:38:51,664 --> 00:38:52,665 [groans] 719 00:39:19,483 --> 00:39:22,403 [Zeta-Rho's voice] Well done, my son. 720 00:39:24,697 --> 00:39:25,698 Now... 721 00:39:27,616 --> 00:39:28,659 Let's begin.