1 00:00:01,161 --> 00:00:02,956 Previously on "Superman & Lois"... 2 00:00:02,961 --> 00:00:05,156 Let's just focus on what we came here for: family. 3 00:00:05,161 --> 00:00:07,266 I don't wanna be just friends anymore. 4 00:00:07,271 --> 00:00:08,568 Look around here. That's your doing! 5 00:00:08,572 --> 00:00:09,602 People are angry. 6 00:00:09,607 --> 00:00:11,537 You destroyed everything I had built. 7 00:00:11,542 --> 00:00:13,172 I will make you suffer. 8 00:00:13,177 --> 00:00:14,177 Not even Superman 9 00:00:14,182 --> 00:00:15,592 is strong enough to resist Zod. 10 00:00:15,597 --> 00:00:17,761 Fight back, damn it! We got him. 11 00:00:21,003 --> 00:00:23,347 I'm very glad you're better, Clark. I won't doubt you again. 12 00:00:23,351 --> 00:00:25,351 Leslie Larr is still in the wind. 13 00:00:25,356 --> 00:00:26,953 She'll be in custody by the end of the week. 14 00:00:26,957 --> 00:00:28,755 Morgan Edge is in the state- of-the-art military prison. 15 00:00:28,759 --> 00:00:31,290 Complete what you were sent here for. 16 00:00:44,141 --> 00:00:45,909 Stop. 17 00:00:47,545 --> 00:00:49,112 Stop! 18 00:00:51,282 --> 00:00:53,412 I'm sorry, Father, 19 00:00:53,417 --> 00:00:54,480 I must rest. 20 00:00:54,485 --> 00:00:55,681 Rest? 21 00:00:55,686 --> 00:00:58,584 This is nothing compared to what you will endure. 22 00:00:58,589 --> 00:00:59,818 Nothing! 23 00:00:59,823 --> 00:01:02,655 I feel I made a mistake sending you, Tal. 24 00:01:02,660 --> 00:01:04,457 You are no savior. 25 00:01:04,462 --> 00:01:06,025 - I will be. - When? 26 00:01:06,030 --> 00:01:07,927 We've been at this for months, 27 00:01:07,932 --> 00:01:10,129 and yet you still falter. 28 00:01:10,134 --> 00:01:12,135 Father, please. 29 00:01:13,537 --> 00:01:15,401 I am the one. 30 00:01:15,406 --> 00:01:17,436 I will become who I was chosen to be. 31 00:01:17,441 --> 00:01:18,671 Then prove it. 32 00:01:18,676 --> 00:01:20,139 Prove to me that you will never 33 00:01:20,144 --> 00:01:23,680 shame the house of Rho again. 34 00:01:32,723 --> 00:01:34,691 What happened to the Eradicator? 35 00:01:35,561 --> 00:01:37,224 You had it right before the blast. 36 00:01:37,229 --> 00:01:38,659 What did you do with it? 37 00:01:45,671 --> 00:01:48,202 Where is it? 38 00:01:48,207 --> 00:01:50,575 Tal! 39 00:01:53,045 --> 00:01:56,310 - Where is Leslie Larr? - How could I know? 40 00:01:56,315 --> 00:01:59,717 I can't see beyond these lead-lined walls... 41 00:02:01,353 --> 00:02:03,517 And all I hear 42 00:02:03,522 --> 00:02:05,389 is what's in my mind. 43 00:02:05,991 --> 00:02:08,188 There may still be time for her. 44 00:02:08,193 --> 00:02:09,523 It's too late. 45 00:02:09,528 --> 00:02:12,025 Leslie Larr replaced Irma Sayres 46 00:02:12,030 --> 00:02:13,093 a long time ago. 47 00:02:13,098 --> 00:02:15,596 And you feel nothing for what you've done? 48 00:02:15,601 --> 00:02:18,699 I feel more than you could possibly imagine. 49 00:02:18,704 --> 00:02:21,201 But my concern isn't for the souls 50 00:02:21,206 --> 00:02:22,803 of this planet. 51 00:02:22,808 --> 00:02:26,373 It's for those that need to be resurrected, 52 00:02:26,378 --> 00:02:30,081 my own, even your soul, Kal. 53 00:02:31,083 --> 00:02:32,613 How wrong I was. 54 00:02:32,618 --> 00:02:35,849 You were, 55 00:02:35,854 --> 00:02:37,885 and so was your father. 56 00:02:37,890 --> 00:02:40,287 We found this at your fortress. 57 00:02:40,292 --> 00:02:41,955 Go ahead. 58 00:02:41,960 --> 00:02:45,229 Rid me of my father's influence as I rid you of yours. 59 00:02:48,901 --> 00:02:50,931 This crystal will never be used again. 60 00:02:50,936 --> 00:02:54,067 You don't wanna tell me where Larr is, fine. 61 00:02:54,072 --> 00:02:56,703 I'll find her and bring her here. 62 00:02:56,708 --> 00:02:58,505 After that, 63 00:02:58,510 --> 00:03:00,912 you and I will never see each other again. 64 00:03:12,056 --> 00:03:13,953 I spoke with your grandfather. 65 00:03:13,958 --> 00:03:15,288 The DOD's gonna stick around town 66 00:03:15,293 --> 00:03:16,624 a little longer than they planned. 67 00:03:16,628 --> 00:03:18,458 Until you guys find Leslie Larr or... 68 00:03:18,463 --> 00:03:20,426 That and they're shutting down the mines. 69 00:03:20,431 --> 00:03:21,727 Why? 70 00:03:21,732 --> 00:03:23,396 Gonna get all the X-Kryptonite out 71 00:03:23,401 --> 00:03:24,531 so no one else gets hurt. 72 00:03:24,536 --> 00:03:26,066 So no one else gets powers, you mean. 73 00:03:26,071 --> 00:03:27,921 - Also true. - And then what? 74 00:03:27,926 --> 00:03:29,837 And then we're just supposed to go back to school 75 00:03:29,841 --> 00:03:31,272 and pretend like none of this ever happened? 76 00:03:31,276 --> 00:03:32,373 Principal Balcomb's holding 77 00:03:32,377 --> 00:03:33,874 an all-school assembly today. 78 00:03:33,879 --> 00:03:35,180 She'll talk to everyone about it, 79 00:03:35,184 --> 00:03:36,778 answer any questions she can. 80 00:03:36,782 --> 00:03:38,178 Maybe we should just stay home. 81 00:03:38,183 --> 00:03:40,213 Yeah, nice try. 82 00:03:40,218 --> 00:03:42,349 As far as everyone is concerned, 83 00:03:42,354 --> 00:03:44,017 Edge was experimenting with people, 84 00:03:44,022 --> 00:03:45,986 giving them powers, mind control. 85 00:03:45,991 --> 00:03:47,554 I discovered what he was up to 86 00:03:47,559 --> 00:03:48,922 with the help of your grandfather 87 00:03:48,927 --> 00:03:50,557 who had help from Superman, 88 00:03:50,562 --> 00:03:52,893 - we stopped him, copy? - Yeah, don't worry, Mom. 89 00:03:52,898 --> 00:03:54,995 We're getting pretty good at cover stories so... 90 00:03:55,000 --> 00:03:56,730 You ready? 91 00:03:56,735 --> 00:03:58,098 We gotta go. 92 00:03:58,103 --> 00:03:59,232 Love you guys. 93 00:03:59,237 --> 00:04:00,568 Love you. 94 00:04:00,572 --> 00:04:02,002 Chrissy keeps texting, 95 00:04:02,007 --> 00:04:03,970 wondering when I'm coming in. I gotta go. 96 00:04:03,975 --> 00:04:06,273 You want a to-go plate? 97 00:04:06,278 --> 00:04:09,380 Our guest is probably hungry. 98 00:04:12,884 --> 00:04:14,848 I understand your frustration. 99 00:04:14,853 --> 00:04:16,783 I just ask for your patience. 100 00:04:16,788 --> 00:04:20,687 And you're recommending Kyle take a leave from the station? 101 00:04:20,692 --> 00:04:23,757 Just until all this Edge stuff blows over, 102 00:04:23,762 --> 00:04:26,960 - a couple of weeks, tops. - A couple of weeks? 103 00:04:26,965 --> 00:04:29,195 Come on, Mayor, I just want to get back to work. 104 00:04:29,200 --> 00:04:31,732 Kyle, maybe he's right. 105 00:04:31,737 --> 00:04:33,333 Well, you know, I'm not the only one 106 00:04:33,338 --> 00:04:34,568 who wanted Edge coming here. 107 00:04:34,573 --> 00:04:37,537 And I've been saying the same thing, Kyle, trust me. 108 00:04:37,542 --> 00:04:40,974 I'm not quite sure why people have been singling you out, 109 00:04:40,979 --> 00:04:43,210 but I am gonna change the narrative, 110 00:04:43,215 --> 00:04:46,513 make sure that they put the blame where it should be. 111 00:04:46,518 --> 00:04:48,615 Just give me some time. 112 00:04:50,856 --> 00:04:52,352 Attention. Attention. 113 00:04:52,357 --> 00:04:54,654 All students are now required... 114 00:04:54,659 --> 00:04:56,123 Today's gonna suck. 115 00:04:56,128 --> 00:04:58,658 It feels like the Salem witch trials are here. 116 00:04:58,663 --> 00:05:00,627 - Hey, Sarah. - Where's everybody going? 117 00:05:00,632 --> 00:05:03,263 School assembly about Edge. 118 00:05:07,072 --> 00:05:09,202 I can't do this today. 119 00:05:09,207 --> 00:05:13,010 - Where are you going? - Anywhere but here. 120 00:05:16,882 --> 00:05:19,679 - Yo, Kent! - Yo, what's good, boys? 121 00:05:19,684 --> 00:05:23,450 Dude, is it true? Your grandpa runs the DOD? 122 00:05:23,455 --> 00:05:25,752 Uh, yes. 123 00:05:25,757 --> 00:05:27,087 Yeah, something like that. Yeah. 124 00:05:27,092 --> 00:05:29,589 Sounds like some "Get Out" level stuff went down. 125 00:05:29,594 --> 00:05:31,258 Come on, man. How'd Edge do it? 126 00:05:31,263 --> 00:05:33,927 Okay, gentlemen, head to the gym. 127 00:05:33,932 --> 00:05:36,033 Let's get a move on. Let's go. 128 00:05:36,835 --> 00:05:39,203 - You too, Mr. Kent. - Yes, ma'am. 129 00:05:41,106 --> 00:05:44,271 Today's gonna be weird, isn't it? 130 00:05:44,276 --> 00:05:46,606 Uh, yeah. 131 00:05:46,611 --> 00:05:47,641 Yeah, no, I... 132 00:05:47,646 --> 00:05:50,543 I'd honestly rather be pretty much anywhere 133 00:05:50,548 --> 00:05:52,879 - but here right now. - We can be. 134 00:05:54,953 --> 00:05:56,783 We could just 135 00:05:56,788 --> 00:05:58,919 find something better to do. 136 00:06:00,225 --> 00:06:01,425 We? 137 00:06:07,632 --> 00:06:09,863 We need a story, Lois, 138 00:06:09,868 --> 00:06:11,531 big story, front page, 139 00:06:11,536 --> 00:06:13,433 catchy banner, something like 140 00:06:13,438 --> 00:06:15,435 "The Edge of Humanity". 141 00:06:15,440 --> 00:06:17,604 Maybe something better than that. 142 00:06:17,609 --> 00:06:18,872 It's a jumping-off point. 143 00:06:18,877 --> 00:06:21,441 This is the biggest story of the year, 144 00:06:21,446 --> 00:06:23,043 the biggest story of my career. 145 00:06:23,048 --> 00:06:26,279 This is like Superman first showing up in Metropolis big. 146 00:06:26,284 --> 00:06:28,081 That's why we need to do more interviews. 147 00:06:28,086 --> 00:06:29,649 What we're lacking in hard evidence, 148 00:06:29,654 --> 00:06:31,585 we can make up for with eyewitness testimonies. 149 00:06:31,590 --> 00:06:33,452 Anything to back up all this crazy. 150 00:06:33,457 --> 00:06:34,956 We need to talk to more Edge employees. 151 00:06:34,960 --> 00:06:36,256 We have to talk to the mayor... 152 00:06:36,261 --> 00:06:38,225 - Your dad. - He doesn't do interviews. 153 00:06:38,230 --> 00:06:40,494 DOD always releases a statement though. 154 00:06:40,499 --> 00:06:42,796 - When? - I don't know, probably soon. 155 00:06:42,801 --> 00:06:46,166 Lois, people are calling here nonstop, 156 00:06:46,171 --> 00:06:49,436 freaking out, all with bits and pieces of information, 157 00:06:49,441 --> 00:06:52,606 mostly gossip. They're desperate for answers, 158 00:06:52,611 --> 00:06:54,407 and I'd feel a lot better giving it to them 159 00:06:54,412 --> 00:06:56,810 if we had some kind of verification from the DOD. 160 00:07:02,487 --> 00:07:05,523 I'll reach out to him right now. 161 00:07:11,062 --> 00:07:12,429 Home-cooked meal? 162 00:07:12,964 --> 00:07:15,562 Oh. Room and board, huh? 163 00:07:15,567 --> 00:07:17,864 Hey, you saved my life. 164 00:07:17,869 --> 00:07:20,500 You saved the world. As far as we're concerned, 165 00:07:20,505 --> 00:07:23,440 you eat free here the rest of your life. 166 00:07:23,445 --> 00:07:25,241 What's this? 167 00:07:25,246 --> 00:07:28,311 My Kryptonian tracking system. 168 00:07:29,080 --> 00:07:32,012 I enhanced the range to help with our search for Larr. 169 00:07:32,017 --> 00:07:33,246 Might get lucky. 170 00:07:33,251 --> 00:07:35,085 Is that how you found me? 171 00:07:36,353 --> 00:07:38,617 - More or less. - You know, with your skills, 172 00:07:38,622 --> 00:07:40,653 Sam could really use someone like you at the DOD. 173 00:07:40,658 --> 00:07:41,889 I could talk to him if you want. 174 00:07:41,893 --> 00:07:43,256 I don't think so. Look, Clark, 175 00:07:43,261 --> 00:07:45,225 I appreciate you opening your home to me, 176 00:07:45,230 --> 00:07:47,694 but once we find Leslie, 177 00:07:47,699 --> 00:07:49,996 I think I'm just gonna move on. 178 00:07:50,001 --> 00:07:52,799 Figure out now that I'm on this planet, 179 00:07:52,804 --> 00:07:54,267 I oughta make it my home. 180 00:07:54,272 --> 00:07:56,736 It may not seem like it, but, uh, 181 00:07:56,741 --> 00:07:58,104 I know what you mean. 182 00:07:58,109 --> 00:08:00,110 Enjoy the food. 183 00:08:02,314 --> 00:08:05,045 Detecting a Kryptonian air mobile. 184 00:08:05,050 --> 00:08:06,913 - Where? - She's heading for the DOD. 185 00:08:08,420 --> 00:08:09,850 Prepare the suit. 186 00:08:09,855 --> 00:08:12,289 Synching with all functions now. 187 00:08:18,086 --> 00:08:20,451 - Sam, any sign of Larr? - Negative. 188 00:08:20,456 --> 00:08:22,019 Has the building been evacuated? 189 00:08:22,024 --> 00:08:23,954 Not yet. About 60%. 190 00:08:23,959 --> 00:08:25,322 Sir, we got eyes on Larr. 191 00:08:28,397 --> 00:08:29,397 ETA? 192 00:08:29,402 --> 00:08:31,599 Impact in five seconds, 193 00:08:31,604 --> 00:08:33,834 four, three, 194 00:08:33,839 --> 00:08:36,203 two, one. 195 00:08:37,943 --> 00:08:39,244 Intercepted. 196 00:08:46,248 --> 00:08:49,550 You haven't won, Kal. 197 00:09:04,066 --> 00:09:07,598 - Nice shot. - Thanks. 198 00:09:07,603 --> 00:09:09,166 It's over, 199 00:09:09,171 --> 00:09:11,368 but we have loose ends to tie up. 200 00:09:11,373 --> 00:09:13,270 We got Edge and Larr. 201 00:09:13,275 --> 00:09:16,144 I think it's safe to say we can finally move on. 202 00:09:19,648 --> 00:09:20,878 "7734". 203 00:09:20,883 --> 00:09:23,647 I had those weapons built for the wrong reasons. 204 00:09:23,652 --> 00:09:26,049 - What are you saying? - I was wrong to think 205 00:09:26,054 --> 00:09:28,285 you could be a threat to the world. 206 00:09:28,290 --> 00:09:30,467 I'm gonna take that Kryptonite and those weapons, 207 00:09:30,472 --> 00:09:32,022 bury them in concrete 208 00:09:32,027 --> 00:09:33,857 and sink them to the bottom of the ocean. 209 00:09:33,862 --> 00:09:35,759 What about Edge? Larr? 210 00:09:35,764 --> 00:09:39,096 We'll keep enough to guard them appropriately, 211 00:09:39,101 --> 00:09:42,099 but there will no longer be enough to supply an army. 212 00:09:43,539 --> 00:09:45,169 I don't know what to say, Sam. 213 00:09:45,174 --> 00:09:46,870 Eh, you don't have to say anything. 214 00:09:46,875 --> 00:09:49,973 Just know you, Lois, the boys, 215 00:09:49,978 --> 00:09:52,042 you don't have to worry anymore. 216 00:09:54,583 --> 00:09:58,315 - Are you making fun of my car? - No, no. 217 00:09:58,320 --> 00:09:59,950 Says you... you can't even drive. 218 00:09:59,955 --> 00:10:01,719 I like the seat colors. 219 00:10:01,724 --> 00:10:03,287 Nice thread count. 220 00:10:05,627 --> 00:10:07,591 You guys live somewhere out here, don't you? 221 00:10:07,596 --> 00:10:10,394 Yeah, yeah, not too far from here. 222 00:10:10,399 --> 00:10:11,462 How'd you know that? 223 00:10:11,467 --> 00:10:13,997 Someone may have told me. 224 00:10:14,002 --> 00:10:15,536 Yeah? 225 00:10:16,372 --> 00:10:18,268 What else did someone tell you? 226 00:10:18,273 --> 00:10:20,837 That you have a girlfriend 227 00:10:20,842 --> 00:10:22,172 in Metropolis. 228 00:10:22,177 --> 00:10:24,541 Nah. Had. 229 00:10:24,546 --> 00:10:25,743 We broke up. 230 00:10:29,251 --> 00:10:32,349 How about you? Are you, um... 231 00:10:32,354 --> 00:10:34,455 Are you hanging out with anyone or... 232 00:10:35,791 --> 00:10:38,293 Nope, no one. 233 00:10:42,731 --> 00:10:44,432 Cool. 234 00:10:45,100 --> 00:10:46,497 I think I know where we can go. 235 00:10:46,501 --> 00:10:48,703 - Yeah? - Yeah. 236 00:10:50,272 --> 00:10:51,539 Okay. 237 00:10:53,008 --> 00:10:55,205 You are a rule-breaker. 238 00:10:55,210 --> 00:10:56,273 - Me? - Mm-hmm. 239 00:10:56,278 --> 00:10:58,008 You've missed more days 240 00:10:58,013 --> 00:10:59,676 this year than any other kid in school. 241 00:10:59,681 --> 00:11:02,846 - I have a weak immune system. - Hmm. 242 00:11:02,851 --> 00:11:04,481 Uh-huh. 243 00:11:04,486 --> 00:11:07,951 Anyways, thank you for coming with me. 244 00:11:07,956 --> 00:11:09,586 Of course. 245 00:11:09,591 --> 00:11:12,289 Denise and Avery still giving you crap about what happened? 246 00:11:12,294 --> 00:11:15,225 I just know they're talking about me, 247 00:11:15,230 --> 00:11:16,893 but it can't be worse 248 00:11:16,898 --> 00:11:18,929 than what they're saying about my parents. 249 00:11:18,934 --> 00:11:20,164 That's not fair. 250 00:11:20,169 --> 00:11:22,970 I don't think fair is a real thing. 251 00:11:23,906 --> 00:11:27,438 My mom, she's a public relations queen, so... 252 00:11:27,443 --> 00:11:29,706 Yeah, so what are you so worried about then? 253 00:11:31,213 --> 00:11:34,377 My dad, he... things like this 254 00:11:34,382 --> 00:11:35,513 usually send him over a cliff. 255 00:11:35,517 --> 00:11:39,650 I'm kind of just waiting for that last little nudge. 256 00:11:39,655 --> 00:11:41,322 Yeah. 257 00:11:42,190 --> 00:11:43,954 You know, are you sure you don't want to go 258 00:11:43,959 --> 00:11:47,191 to the movies or like Main Street or something? 259 00:11:47,196 --> 00:11:49,226 Something fun. 260 00:11:49,231 --> 00:11:51,228 You tell me. 261 00:11:57,506 --> 00:11:58,802 What about the bank? 262 00:11:58,807 --> 00:12:00,938 Any chance you could get your old job back? 263 00:12:00,943 --> 00:12:02,339 Mm-mm. 264 00:12:02,344 --> 00:12:04,741 No, they replaced me as soon as I left. 265 00:12:04,746 --> 00:12:08,345 Besides, the whole thing is tied up with that Edge mess. 266 00:12:08,350 --> 00:12:11,052 Lana, what are we gonna do? 267 00:12:13,755 --> 00:12:15,256 Mitch. 268 00:12:17,292 --> 00:12:19,089 Oh, hey. 269 00:12:19,094 --> 00:12:21,058 Hey. 270 00:12:21,063 --> 00:12:22,793 Out of rehab, huh? 271 00:12:22,798 --> 00:12:24,628 Not quite out yet. 272 00:12:24,633 --> 00:12:26,797 Just been craving chicken and waffles. 273 00:12:26,802 --> 00:12:29,037 So the squad wanted to treat me. 274 00:12:29,705 --> 00:12:31,034 Oh, okay. 275 00:12:31,039 --> 00:12:32,469 It just happened, Chief. 276 00:12:32,474 --> 00:12:34,571 Yeah, I know how it happened. 277 00:12:34,576 --> 00:12:36,806 Mayor Dean said he talked to you about all this. 278 00:12:36,811 --> 00:12:39,043 About leave of absence? Yeah, he talked to me about that. 279 00:12:39,047 --> 00:12:40,444 Are you the one pushing for it? 280 00:12:40,449 --> 00:12:41,745 I think it's best for everybody. 281 00:12:41,750 --> 00:12:43,947 Especially someone gunning for my job, right? 282 00:12:43,952 --> 00:12:46,183 Kyle, they were thinking about me and the fire, 283 00:12:46,188 --> 00:12:47,351 - that's all. - The fire, 284 00:12:47,356 --> 00:12:48,848 the one that I pulled you out of? 285 00:12:48,853 --> 00:12:50,187 The one where I saved your life, that fire? 286 00:12:50,191 --> 00:12:51,521 The fire Edge's freaks started. 287 00:12:51,526 --> 00:12:53,022 - Kyle... - Oh, that's my fault? 288 00:12:53,027 --> 00:12:55,459 I knew as much about what Edge is doing as the rest of y'all. 289 00:12:55,464 --> 00:12:56,927 - Okay. - Hey! 290 00:12:56,932 --> 00:12:59,963 I would never do anything to hurt anyone. 291 00:12:59,968 --> 00:13:01,865 Look, come on, y'all. 292 00:13:01,870 --> 00:13:03,467 Y'all know me. 293 00:13:03,472 --> 00:13:07,037 Babe, let's go. Come on. 294 00:13:13,781 --> 00:13:15,310 I can't believe you. 295 00:13:15,315 --> 00:13:16,745 I don't have time for this, Lois. 296 00:13:16,750 --> 00:13:18,512 We are not releasing an official statement, 297 00:13:18,517 --> 00:13:20,517 - and that's it. - But it's standard procedure. 298 00:13:20,522 --> 00:13:22,018 If anything, it's a courtesy. 299 00:13:22,023 --> 00:13:23,787 But you always give a comment. 300 00:13:23,792 --> 00:13:26,356 Okay, no comment. You can print that. 301 00:13:26,361 --> 00:13:28,892 - You can't be serious. - We've already said enough. 302 00:13:28,897 --> 00:13:30,924 Enough to create more questions. 303 00:13:30,929 --> 00:13:32,129 Dad, people are worried. 304 00:13:32,134 --> 00:13:34,898 As we speak, a pamphlet is being made to address 305 00:13:34,903 --> 00:13:37,334 - the X-Kryptonite of it all. - A work of fiction. 306 00:13:37,339 --> 00:13:39,402 But it will alleviate their concerns 307 00:13:39,407 --> 00:13:42,406 while also scaring them into staying out of those mines. 308 00:13:42,411 --> 00:13:45,175 - This isn't right. - It's necessary. 309 00:13:45,180 --> 00:13:48,478 Dad, this is my home now. These people are my neighbors. 310 00:13:48,483 --> 00:13:50,447 What am I supposed to say? 311 00:13:50,452 --> 00:13:52,349 That Edge is Superman's brother? 312 00:13:52,354 --> 00:13:53,817 That he was using those people 313 00:13:53,822 --> 00:13:56,299 to build a Kryptonian army to take over the world? 314 00:13:56,304 --> 00:13:57,354 No, of course not. 315 00:13:57,359 --> 00:13:58,657 I know it's not what you wanna hear, 316 00:13:58,661 --> 00:14:00,891 but you need to run your story with the bare minimum. 317 00:14:00,896 --> 00:14:03,126 Eventually, this town will be okay. 318 00:14:03,131 --> 00:14:04,761 Trust me. 319 00:14:04,766 --> 00:14:07,330 But the last thing our family needs is for this story 320 00:14:07,335 --> 00:14:09,666 to get out of Smallville, and any quote from me 321 00:14:09,671 --> 00:14:12,469 will give it the legitimacy for that to happen. 322 00:14:28,457 --> 00:14:32,122 Stop. 323 00:14:32,127 --> 00:14:34,491 Finally, you are ready. 324 00:14:34,496 --> 00:14:35,892 Now what, Father? 325 00:14:35,897 --> 00:14:38,929 You will leave here to find the Eradicator. 326 00:14:38,934 --> 00:14:42,165 - And if it hasn't yet arrived? - Stay there until it does. 327 00:14:42,170 --> 00:14:43,433 By myself? 328 00:14:43,438 --> 00:14:45,202 That could mean years. 329 00:14:45,207 --> 00:14:46,503 It's already been many. 330 00:14:46,508 --> 00:14:47,538 Study them. 331 00:14:47,543 --> 00:14:50,107 Exploit their weaknesses and profit from it. 332 00:14:50,112 --> 00:14:53,110 Prepare for our resurrection. 333 00:14:53,115 --> 00:14:55,545 Then perhaps before I go, 334 00:14:55,550 --> 00:14:58,048 I could engage with mother, 335 00:14:58,053 --> 00:15:00,684 get her counsel, meet her once before I leave. 336 00:15:00,689 --> 00:15:03,020 I've told you repeatedly that your mother 337 00:15:03,025 --> 00:15:04,521 would never be by my side. 338 00:15:04,526 --> 00:15:06,323 Then why include a crystal in my pod? 339 00:15:06,328 --> 00:15:08,458 So she can witness my vision 340 00:15:08,463 --> 00:15:11,499 for how Krypton will be restored... 341 00:15:12,567 --> 00:15:15,465 Before I extinguish her forever. 342 00:15:15,470 --> 00:15:17,968 Please. 343 00:15:17,973 --> 00:15:19,169 Just once. 344 00:15:19,174 --> 00:15:20,303 Leave. 345 00:15:20,308 --> 00:15:23,344 And do not return until the day is here. 346 00:15:26,882 --> 00:15:28,649 Goodbye. 347 00:15:32,621 --> 00:15:35,952 One last time, where's the Eradicator? 348 00:15:38,627 --> 00:15:41,725 I told you it's of no use to you. 349 00:15:41,730 --> 00:15:43,393 If you don't wanna tell me, fine. 350 00:15:43,398 --> 00:15:45,395 We have everything else, 351 00:15:45,400 --> 00:15:46,796 including Leslie. 352 00:15:46,801 --> 00:15:48,832 She's locked up now, same as you. 353 00:15:48,837 --> 00:15:50,600 Stopped her before she could break you out. 354 00:15:50,605 --> 00:15:52,470 I don't know what the plan was, but it wasn't a good one. 355 00:15:52,474 --> 00:15:53,637 It's called loyalty, 356 00:15:53,642 --> 00:15:55,172 something you know nothing about. 357 00:15:55,177 --> 00:15:58,241 I am loyal to the people of this world who accepted me. 358 00:16:00,182 --> 00:16:02,979 Accepted you? 359 00:16:02,984 --> 00:16:04,581 They fear you. 360 00:16:04,586 --> 00:16:06,283 They always will, and they should. 361 00:16:06,288 --> 00:16:09,553 - You're wrong. - You should be a god, 362 00:16:09,558 --> 00:16:11,321 but you became a slave to them. 363 00:16:11,326 --> 00:16:14,324 Don't you ever wonder who you might've been 364 00:16:14,329 --> 00:16:15,859 if you hadn't landed here, 365 00:16:15,864 --> 00:16:18,061 been raised by simple farmers? 366 00:16:18,066 --> 00:16:20,730 - I'd be nothing like you. - We both know that's not true. 367 00:16:20,735 --> 00:16:24,234 You fight against your real nature every day. 368 00:16:24,239 --> 00:16:25,502 You don't know me. 369 00:16:25,507 --> 00:16:28,438 I know the power surging through you. 370 00:16:28,443 --> 00:16:31,374 I know how every moment you make a choice 371 00:16:31,379 --> 00:16:33,009 to hold yourself back, 372 00:16:33,014 --> 00:16:35,478 because that's the only way we can walk amongst humans 373 00:16:35,483 --> 00:16:37,347 without killing them, isn't it? 374 00:16:37,352 --> 00:16:39,549 It's all about control. 375 00:16:39,554 --> 00:16:42,185 But didn't it feel good 376 00:16:42,190 --> 00:16:46,160 to lose it just once? 377 00:16:52,033 --> 00:16:53,868 Goodbye, Tal. 378 00:16:57,072 --> 00:16:59,807 I can see it in your eyes, brother. 379 00:17:00,642 --> 00:17:03,043 You felt it. 380 00:17:04,112 --> 00:17:06,981 You are just like me! 381 00:17:14,200 --> 00:17:16,398 No comment? They always give a comment. 382 00:17:17,862 --> 00:17:19,159 Yeah, I don't know what to say. 383 00:17:19,164 --> 00:17:20,927 Well, is it because we're a small paper? 384 00:17:20,932 --> 00:17:22,945 You always got a statement when you were at the "Planet". 385 00:17:22,945 --> 00:17:25,365 Chrissy, we don't need the DOD or my dad. 386 00:17:25,365 --> 00:17:27,790 We can do more interviews and write what we want. 387 00:17:27,790 --> 00:17:30,021 It just doesn't make any sense. 388 00:17:30,026 --> 00:17:32,227 Is this story different somehow? 389 00:17:33,429 --> 00:17:34,997 Not that I know of. 390 00:17:35,932 --> 00:17:38,901 Lois, what is he hiding? 391 00:17:40,770 --> 00:17:42,804 I don't know, Chrissy. 392 00:17:45,508 --> 00:17:47,639 Are you lying right now? 393 00:17:47,644 --> 00:17:49,478 No. 394 00:17:50,146 --> 00:17:51,342 You're totally lying. 395 00:17:51,347 --> 00:17:52,877 Chrissy, it's not what you think. 396 00:17:52,882 --> 00:17:55,213 Lois Lane is protecting the DOD. 397 00:17:55,218 --> 00:17:57,282 You're supposed to be on the side of the people, 398 00:17:57,287 --> 00:17:58,416 not the man. 399 00:17:58,421 --> 00:18:00,285 I thought we were in this together. 400 00:18:00,290 --> 00:18:01,953 - Chrissy... - Lois, if you can't tell me 401 00:18:01,958 --> 00:18:05,890 the truth, then maybe you should leave. 402 00:18:18,041 --> 00:18:20,638 You know your mom's a legit role model. 403 00:18:20,643 --> 00:18:21,973 Yeah? 404 00:18:21,978 --> 00:18:24,209 One year I even dressed up as her for career day. 405 00:18:24,214 --> 00:18:27,245 Okay, well, full disclosure, 406 00:18:27,250 --> 00:18:28,713 I did too. 407 00:18:28,718 --> 00:18:31,182 - What? - Yeah. 408 00:18:31,187 --> 00:18:34,118 - Your family is really cool. - Nah. 409 00:18:34,123 --> 00:18:36,223 Well, between your mom and your grandfather, 410 00:18:36,228 --> 00:18:37,762 there's no question. 411 00:18:38,661 --> 00:18:40,992 So you heard about my grandpa 412 00:18:40,997 --> 00:18:42,427 from someone? 413 00:18:42,432 --> 00:18:44,762 From everyone. I mean, your family is kind of 414 00:18:44,767 --> 00:18:48,499 in the middle of the biggest thing to happen to Smallville. 415 00:18:48,504 --> 00:18:50,602 Do you think those people were actually brainwashed? 416 00:18:50,607 --> 00:18:51,870 What? 417 00:18:51,875 --> 00:18:56,080 They're saying that Edge was experimenting on his employees. 418 00:18:57,347 --> 00:19:01,412 My cousin said that she saw Avery Phan's mom fly. 419 00:19:01,417 --> 00:19:04,616 I heard about that. That's... that's crazy, right? 420 00:19:04,621 --> 00:19:06,351 Well, what does your grandpa think? 421 00:19:06,356 --> 00:19:10,259 Does he know how Edge gave them all the powers? 422 00:19:12,462 --> 00:19:15,130 Tegan, why did you bring me here? 423 00:19:16,599 --> 00:19:18,196 I wanna get to know you. 424 00:19:18,201 --> 00:19:20,362 I mean, you weren't interested in me last week, 425 00:19:20,367 --> 00:19:22,667 and then what... I mean, what changed? 426 00:19:22,672 --> 00:19:24,435 I don't know, Jonathan. 427 00:19:24,440 --> 00:19:28,606 - I just... - Just wanted information. 428 00:19:28,611 --> 00:19:30,613 Well, we're also hanging out. 429 00:19:33,449 --> 00:19:34,812 Yeah. 430 00:19:34,817 --> 00:19:37,248 Uh, I think I'm gonna walk home. 431 00:19:37,253 --> 00:19:39,855 Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, Jonathan. 432 00:19:41,758 --> 00:19:43,688 Everyone wants to know what happened. 433 00:19:43,693 --> 00:19:45,156 Right. 434 00:19:45,161 --> 00:19:47,392 And obviously, you want to be the one to tell them. 435 00:19:47,397 --> 00:19:50,495 So I get it. 436 00:19:50,500 --> 00:19:52,234 See ya. 437 00:19:58,808 --> 00:20:01,706 I mean, did you even see the way they looked at me, huh? 438 00:20:01,711 --> 00:20:03,341 My own crew doesn't even trust me. 439 00:20:03,346 --> 00:20:06,144 Kyle, you can't take it personally, babe. 440 00:20:06,149 --> 00:20:07,779 It ain't right, okay? 441 00:20:07,784 --> 00:20:10,281 You know, you risked your life to save this town. 442 00:20:10,286 --> 00:20:12,483 Maybe if these people knew about that they... 443 00:20:12,488 --> 00:20:15,053 What, you think they'd believe it? 444 00:20:15,058 --> 00:20:17,422 I barely do, and I was there. 445 00:20:17,427 --> 00:20:20,324 Damn it. Lana, it... it's just not fair. 446 00:20:20,329 --> 00:20:23,795 No, it's not. It sucks. 447 00:20:23,800 --> 00:20:25,797 But the mayor has our back. 448 00:20:25,802 --> 00:20:29,304 We just have to be patient. We're not alone in this. 449 00:20:30,140 --> 00:20:31,636 Okay. 450 00:20:31,641 --> 00:20:35,310 But look, I cannot just stand around here and do nothing. 451 00:20:37,447 --> 00:20:41,612 Well, you can help me look for a job. 452 00:20:41,617 --> 00:20:42,818 Well, finding something around here 453 00:20:42,822 --> 00:20:43,851 is gonna be a long shot. 454 00:20:43,856 --> 00:20:47,118 I know, but I was thinking 455 00:20:47,123 --> 00:20:49,053 we could look in the surrounding areas. 456 00:20:49,058 --> 00:20:52,557 Yeah, we could also move to one of the surrounding areas. 457 00:20:52,562 --> 00:20:53,591 Kyle... 458 00:20:53,596 --> 00:20:55,864 If we're throwing out options, why not? 459 00:20:56,899 --> 00:20:58,496 Oh, my gosh. You're serious? 460 00:20:58,501 --> 00:21:01,065 Lana, these people have known us our entire lives. 461 00:21:01,070 --> 00:21:04,669 You know, what's it say about them if they're just so quick 462 00:21:04,674 --> 00:21:06,838 to turn their backs on us like that, huh? 463 00:21:06,843 --> 00:21:10,078 These people, they're our family. 464 00:21:11,013 --> 00:21:13,177 Look, this will blow over. 465 00:21:13,182 --> 00:21:16,251 I guess we'll see about that, huh? 466 00:21:18,621 --> 00:21:20,685 How'd you find this place? 467 00:21:22,692 --> 00:21:26,697 I used to come here with mi abuelita. 468 00:21:27,530 --> 00:21:30,895 She'd tell me stories about my family. 469 00:21:30,900 --> 00:21:32,463 We're originally from Mexico, 470 00:21:32,468 --> 00:21:36,567 but we've been in Smallville for generations, so. 471 00:21:36,572 --> 00:21:38,903 You know, half the time I wouldn't even know 472 00:21:38,908 --> 00:21:40,505 which one of her stories were true, 473 00:21:40,510 --> 00:21:44,308 But it always just made me feel 474 00:21:44,313 --> 00:21:46,811 like I had somewhere to belong. 475 00:21:46,816 --> 00:21:50,185 I never really felt like I belonged anywhere... 476 00:21:52,922 --> 00:21:55,486 To be honest until I met you. 477 00:21:55,491 --> 00:21:56,621 Jordan... 478 00:21:56,626 --> 00:21:58,556 I know, I know, I know, whatever, 479 00:21:58,561 --> 00:22:02,126 but it's... look all I'm saying is that it only really takes 480 00:22:02,131 --> 00:22:04,529 one person to change your whole life, 481 00:22:04,534 --> 00:22:06,464 just to make you feel safe. 482 00:22:06,469 --> 00:22:07,932 And you have Jon, 483 00:22:07,937 --> 00:22:10,101 and you have your family, 484 00:22:10,106 --> 00:22:12,036 and you have me... 485 00:22:14,010 --> 00:22:16,707 And that's never going away. 486 00:22:20,483 --> 00:22:23,714 You should probably kiss me now. 487 00:22:23,719 --> 00:22:26,087 - Yeah? - Yeah. 488 00:22:32,662 --> 00:22:33,958 That's enough, you two. 489 00:22:38,367 --> 00:22:41,232 We've got about two dozen rifles and handguns, 490 00:22:41,237 --> 00:22:43,134 a few thousand kryptonite bullets, 491 00:22:43,139 --> 00:22:46,871 give or take in addition to a substantial collection: 492 00:22:46,876 --> 00:22:49,640 knives, swords, spears. 493 00:22:49,645 --> 00:22:51,742 What about the prototypes in the R&D lab, 494 00:22:51,747 --> 00:22:53,344 the biochemical weapons? 495 00:22:53,349 --> 00:22:56,914 Maybe five or so in varying stages of development. 496 00:22:56,919 --> 00:22:59,218 And how much raw Kryptonite do you have in your stockpile? 497 00:22:59,222 --> 00:23:01,819 A couple of warehouses worth. Why all the questions? 498 00:23:01,824 --> 00:23:03,358 It's all gonna be gone anyway. 499 00:23:06,429 --> 00:23:09,293 - I think it's a mistake. - What? 500 00:23:09,298 --> 00:23:11,729 We need 7734. 501 00:23:11,734 --> 00:23:13,599 That's why you authorized it in the first place. 502 00:23:13,603 --> 00:23:16,501 And then I saw how it hurt my family. 503 00:23:16,506 --> 00:23:18,135 These weapons can kill you. 504 00:23:18,140 --> 00:23:19,770 Yeah, that's why we need them. 505 00:23:19,775 --> 00:23:22,406 Clark, you're not the enemy. 506 00:23:22,411 --> 00:23:24,575 Yeah, but I could have been. 507 00:23:24,580 --> 00:23:27,111 Look, Sam, people like me, 508 00:23:27,116 --> 00:23:29,447 without these weapons, 509 00:23:29,452 --> 00:23:31,015 we're indestructible, 510 00:23:31,020 --> 00:23:32,619 and if something like this should happen again 511 00:23:32,623 --> 00:23:35,554 without a plan in place, without a fail-safe... 512 00:23:36,994 --> 00:23:38,995 That would be the end. 513 00:24:01,274 --> 00:24:02,165 Well done, John, 514 00:24:02,165 --> 00:24:05,097 a perfect recreation of the original design. 515 00:24:05,102 --> 00:24:08,037 I believe Natalie would be proud. 516 00:24:09,406 --> 00:24:11,102 Given that your suit is complete 517 00:24:11,107 --> 00:24:14,005 and all enemy combatants are now in custody, 518 00:24:14,010 --> 00:24:16,842 may I inquire as to our new mission parameters? 519 00:24:16,847 --> 00:24:18,477 I'm still working that out. 520 00:24:18,482 --> 00:24:21,313 Perhaps another attempt to see your sister? 521 00:24:21,318 --> 00:24:23,081 You know, you're getting kind of pushy. 522 00:24:23,086 --> 00:24:25,850 I am programmed to anticipate your needs. 523 00:24:25,855 --> 00:24:27,819 Optimal psychological health requires 524 00:24:27,824 --> 00:24:31,827 the formation of interpersonal relationships. 525 00:24:31,832 --> 00:24:33,495 Hey, sorry. 526 00:24:33,500 --> 00:24:36,302 I just got home and heard voices, so... 527 00:24:38,468 --> 00:24:42,673 So you really built this thing from scratch, huh? 528 00:24:45,242 --> 00:24:47,109 Pretty amazing. 529 00:24:49,679 --> 00:24:52,144 You're a gear head? 530 00:24:52,149 --> 00:24:54,250 I don't know what I am. 531 00:24:56,419 --> 00:24:59,351 Always been an athlete, you know, so... 532 00:24:59,356 --> 00:25:01,219 Me too. 533 00:25:01,224 --> 00:25:03,522 You know, you can be more than one thing. 534 00:25:03,527 --> 00:25:05,857 Perhaps you could tell Jonathan a tale 535 00:25:05,862 --> 00:25:07,358 from your own upbringing. 536 00:25:07,363 --> 00:25:09,728 Would you please just shut down. 537 00:25:09,733 --> 00:25:12,797 Jonathan? 538 00:25:12,802 --> 00:25:15,004 Why aren't you in school? 539 00:25:21,945 --> 00:25:23,842 This better be about the statement. 540 00:25:23,847 --> 00:25:25,944 Not now, Lois. It's important. 541 00:25:25,949 --> 00:25:28,747 - What's wrong? - It's about Clark. 542 00:25:28,752 --> 00:25:31,387 I'm worried about him. 543 00:25:43,290 --> 00:25:45,290 _ 544 00:25:50,540 --> 00:25:51,937 Hey, Soph. 545 00:25:51,942 --> 00:25:54,944 Mom, is anything wrong? 546 00:25:55,779 --> 00:25:57,642 What do you mean, sweets? 547 00:25:57,647 --> 00:26:00,645 Dad asked me if I wanted to try another school. 548 00:26:00,650 --> 00:26:03,415 No, baby. Daddy was just asking. 549 00:26:03,420 --> 00:26:06,956 Hold on, okay? 550 00:26:11,494 --> 00:26:13,458 Hello. 551 00:26:13,463 --> 00:26:16,661 Oh, hey, Kya. 552 00:26:16,666 --> 00:26:17,962 Arrested? 553 00:26:17,967 --> 00:26:19,964 Jon, it's not like you to break the rules. 554 00:26:19,969 --> 00:26:22,814 I know, I know, but there's this girl, and she's a junior. 555 00:26:22,819 --> 00:26:24,115 And I don't know. I thought... 556 00:26:24,120 --> 00:26:25,684 I thought she was out of my league, you know? 557 00:26:25,688 --> 00:26:27,086 You skipped class to impress a girl? 558 00:26:27,090 --> 00:26:28,186 Well, that's the thing. 559 00:26:28,191 --> 00:26:30,288 She just wanted to talk about what happened, 560 00:26:30,293 --> 00:26:33,662 like, Edge, powers, Grandpa... 561 00:26:34,631 --> 00:26:35,960 And? 562 00:26:35,965 --> 00:26:37,595 I mean, I didn't say anything. 563 00:26:37,600 --> 00:26:38,963 We need to talk. 564 00:26:38,968 --> 00:26:41,399 Yeah, we do. Jon skipped class. 565 00:26:41,404 --> 00:26:43,268 What? Go upstairs. 566 00:26:43,273 --> 00:26:45,307 I will deal with you later. 567 00:26:48,578 --> 00:26:49,974 We can talk about him 568 00:26:49,979 --> 00:26:51,947 after we talk about what I wanna talk about. 569 00:26:53,316 --> 00:26:56,614 - You told my dad to keep 7734? - I did, I did. 570 00:26:56,619 --> 00:26:57,950 I should have talked to you first. 571 00:26:57,954 --> 00:27:00,789 Jonathan, upstairs. 572 00:27:02,358 --> 00:27:04,455 After everything we've been through... 573 00:27:04,460 --> 00:27:06,195 - I know. I know. - Why? 574 00:27:06,200 --> 00:27:08,526 Because it's the right thing to do. 575 00:27:08,531 --> 00:27:10,695 This isn't about Edge, is it? This is about you. 576 00:27:10,700 --> 00:27:12,297 Lois, I almost killed John Irons. 577 00:27:12,302 --> 00:27:14,265 - But you didn't. - Yeah, but what if I had? 578 00:27:14,270 --> 00:27:16,234 I mean, who would have been next? 579 00:27:16,239 --> 00:27:18,404 Look, I swore to protect the people of this planet. 580 00:27:18,408 --> 00:27:19,771 So far, I've done a decent job, 581 00:27:19,776 --> 00:27:21,806 but what if I was to be tricked or corrupted? 582 00:27:21,811 --> 00:27:25,080 - That will never happen. - Except that it just did. 583 00:27:26,149 --> 00:27:27,679 The people of this world deserve 584 00:27:27,684 --> 00:27:28,848 the means to defend themselves 585 00:27:28,852 --> 00:27:31,449 from the one thing I can't save them from: me. 586 00:27:31,454 --> 00:27:33,251 If weapons like that exist, 587 00:27:33,256 --> 00:27:35,486 then the wrong people will get their hands on them, 588 00:27:35,491 --> 00:27:38,527 and then what do we do? 589 00:27:41,831 --> 00:27:43,094 Not enough to skip school. 590 00:27:43,099 --> 00:27:44,929 This one has to go get arrested. 591 00:27:44,934 --> 00:27:46,164 If they're both acting out, 592 00:27:46,169 --> 00:27:47,432 we'll give them a punishment. 593 00:27:47,437 --> 00:27:48,537 I'll drive. 594 00:27:48,542 --> 00:27:50,468 - Lois, about the other thing? - What? 595 00:27:50,473 --> 00:27:51,800 I'm right. You're wrong. 596 00:27:51,805 --> 00:27:54,205 I understand why you would think that. 597 00:27:54,210 --> 00:27:55,707 Do you know what it was like 598 00:27:55,712 --> 00:27:57,508 when my dad gave John Henry Irons 599 00:27:57,513 --> 00:27:59,373 the go-ahead to fire the missile? 600 00:27:59,378 --> 00:28:00,478 I'm sorry. 601 00:28:00,483 --> 00:28:02,312 Then why risk it happening again? 602 00:28:02,317 --> 00:28:03,413 I told you because it's... 603 00:28:03,418 --> 00:28:04,750 Because it's the right thing to do. 604 00:28:04,754 --> 00:28:07,118 What does that even mean anymore, Clark? 605 00:28:07,123 --> 00:28:10,121 I lied to Chrissy today to protect our family. 606 00:28:10,126 --> 00:28:13,057 I broke my sacred role as a journalist. 607 00:28:13,062 --> 00:28:14,392 We both play fast and loose 608 00:28:14,397 --> 00:28:16,095 with journalistic integrity from time to time. 609 00:28:16,099 --> 00:28:18,096 When it comes to keeping your secret, 610 00:28:18,101 --> 00:28:19,864 not the stories we investigate. 611 00:28:19,869 --> 00:28:21,266 Yeah, but Edge is my brother. 612 00:28:21,271 --> 00:28:23,601 He's Kryptonian. This story is different. 613 00:28:23,606 --> 00:28:26,270 Why should I be okay with the military having the secret code 614 00:28:26,275 --> 00:28:27,439 to kill my husband, 615 00:28:27,444 --> 00:28:30,108 given the countless psychos who want you dead? 616 00:28:30,113 --> 00:28:32,848 It just feels like a really bad idea. 617 00:28:33,716 --> 00:28:35,380 Lois, will you please just listen... 618 00:28:35,385 --> 00:28:37,316 No, there's nothing you can say that I wanna hear, 619 00:28:37,320 --> 00:28:40,351 and now I'm angry, and I feel sorry for yelling at you, 620 00:28:40,356 --> 00:28:41,853 but I also have to stay angry 621 00:28:41,858 --> 00:28:43,489 so that I can scare the hell out of Jordan. 622 00:28:43,493 --> 00:28:45,356 So why don't you just stay here, 623 00:28:45,361 --> 00:28:46,992 and let's just both take a moment to think, 624 00:28:46,996 --> 00:28:48,294 and then we can talk about this later 625 00:28:48,298 --> 00:28:50,833 after I bail our son out of jail. 626 00:29:08,717 --> 00:29:11,612 - What were you doing? - I can't believe you, guys. 627 00:29:11,617 --> 00:29:14,715 - I can explain. - I'm so sorry. 628 00:29:14,720 --> 00:29:17,384 Lana, and you must be Jordan's mom. 629 00:29:17,389 --> 00:29:19,186 Kya, what's going on? 630 00:29:19,191 --> 00:29:21,822 They were caught trespassing out by Atlas Pond. 631 00:29:21,827 --> 00:29:23,824 Are you kidding me? 632 00:29:23,829 --> 00:29:26,359 When we were their age, we used to go there all the time. 633 00:29:26,364 --> 00:29:27,395 I don't know what to tell you 634 00:29:27,399 --> 00:29:28,663 other than it's private property. 635 00:29:30,336 --> 00:29:33,133 Deputy, if Lana didn't even know it was private property, 636 00:29:33,138 --> 00:29:34,539 then I'm sure the kids didn't either, 637 00:29:34,543 --> 00:29:36,107 and I promise you, there's a world 638 00:29:36,112 --> 00:29:38,005 of just unimaginable horror 639 00:29:38,010 --> 00:29:40,374 that awaits my son for skipping school. 640 00:29:40,379 --> 00:29:43,243 The same goes for Sarah. This will never happen again. 641 00:29:43,248 --> 00:29:45,479 Just because she let you two go with a warning 642 00:29:45,484 --> 00:29:47,082 - doesn't mean it didn't happen. - Mom... 643 00:29:47,086 --> 00:29:48,851 - Don't talk yet. - As I've been saying, 644 00:29:48,856 --> 00:29:51,218 the Cushings are the real problem here. 645 00:29:51,223 --> 00:29:53,187 Honestly, Sheriff, I was suspicious 646 00:29:53,192 --> 00:29:54,592 of Morgan Edge from day one. 647 00:29:54,597 --> 00:29:56,924 But you know Kyle, he just pushed and pushed 648 00:29:56,929 --> 00:29:59,159 until he finally got his way. 649 00:29:59,164 --> 00:30:01,595 I mean, honestly, 650 00:30:01,600 --> 00:30:04,064 we're the real victims here. 651 00:30:04,069 --> 00:30:06,033 Who knows what kind of perks 652 00:30:06,038 --> 00:30:08,673 they got from Lana's special little job. 653 00:30:09,375 --> 00:30:11,805 - Zero perks. - Lana... 654 00:30:11,810 --> 00:30:14,141 We got lied to just like everyone else. 655 00:30:14,146 --> 00:30:16,944 Just like you lied when you said you were gonna help us. 656 00:30:16,949 --> 00:30:18,679 Why don't you and I go talk somewhere else? 657 00:30:18,684 --> 00:30:21,348 You said you were gonna set the record straight, 658 00:30:21,353 --> 00:30:23,851 and all you're doing is covering your ass 659 00:30:23,856 --> 00:30:26,153 so you don't feel the blowback come election time. 660 00:30:26,158 --> 00:30:27,456 I'm doing what's best for the town. 661 00:30:27,460 --> 00:30:29,124 You're doing what's best for you 662 00:30:29,129 --> 00:30:31,193 at the expense of my family, 663 00:30:31,198 --> 00:30:34,266 and for that, shame on you. 664 00:30:40,305 --> 00:30:41,335 You okay? 665 00:30:41,340 --> 00:30:43,170 I don't know what I am right now. 666 00:30:43,175 --> 00:30:45,939 - I feel so many things. - Mostly anger, right? 667 00:30:45,944 --> 00:30:49,843 So much anger. Have you ever noticed... 668 00:30:49,848 --> 00:30:51,345 How punchable the mayor's face is? 669 00:30:51,350 --> 00:30:52,580 Yeah, I have. 670 00:30:52,585 --> 00:30:53,647 God. 671 00:30:53,652 --> 00:30:57,251 You know, he's not the only one. 672 00:30:57,256 --> 00:30:59,353 I mean, it's like this entire town 673 00:30:59,358 --> 00:31:00,754 has turned their back on us. 674 00:31:00,759 --> 00:31:02,556 They're just looking for a way to move on. 675 00:31:02,561 --> 00:31:04,892 Blaming you is easier than blaming themselves. 676 00:31:04,897 --> 00:31:07,528 Yeah, but it doesn't make it hurt any less. 677 00:31:07,533 --> 00:31:09,797 Smallville has always been there for me. 678 00:31:09,802 --> 00:31:12,199 It's why I built my life around it, 679 00:31:12,204 --> 00:31:15,536 and now I'm wishing I had a backup plan 680 00:31:15,541 --> 00:31:17,604 because I'm out there in the cold 681 00:31:17,609 --> 00:31:19,406 with no nest egg 682 00:31:19,411 --> 00:31:21,141 and no connections anywhere else. 683 00:31:21,146 --> 00:31:24,711 And I am worried about my family, Lois, 684 00:31:24,716 --> 00:31:26,944 especially when people like Mayor Dean 685 00:31:26,949 --> 00:31:28,949 are out there controlling the narrative. 686 00:31:28,954 --> 00:31:33,053 It's not right. It's not right. 687 00:31:33,058 --> 00:31:36,627 And it's not the same town I used to love. 688 00:31:43,001 --> 00:31:46,137 Go to your room. We'll talk about this later. 689 00:31:51,376 --> 00:31:53,540 Hey. 690 00:31:53,545 --> 00:31:55,880 They let them go with a warning. 691 00:31:57,917 --> 00:31:59,914 That's good. 692 00:31:59,919 --> 00:32:02,654 Jon's still up in his room. 693 00:32:04,556 --> 00:32:06,596 - We should talk about... - We need to talk about... 694 00:32:08,360 --> 00:32:10,094 You first. 695 00:32:14,500 --> 00:32:16,630 Clark, you are wrong. 696 00:32:16,635 --> 00:32:19,833 Lois, we have to have a plan. 697 00:32:19,838 --> 00:32:20,934 Why? 698 00:32:20,939 --> 00:32:22,869 Because your mind is corruptible? 699 00:32:22,874 --> 00:32:24,705 We have proof now. 700 00:32:24,710 --> 00:32:27,608 Your heart is stronger than your mind. 701 00:32:27,613 --> 00:32:29,109 No, you don't understand. 702 00:32:29,114 --> 00:32:31,211 Clark, I'm all about backup plans, 703 00:32:31,216 --> 00:32:33,780 but this one comes with major risks, 704 00:32:33,785 --> 00:32:36,383 and for a reason you've proven isn't a threat. 705 00:32:38,257 --> 00:32:40,892 That's not entirely true. 706 00:32:42,494 --> 00:32:44,662 What are you talking about? 707 00:32:50,402 --> 00:32:52,837 My dad taught me control. 708 00:32:53,972 --> 00:32:56,136 I have been controlling my powers 709 00:32:56,141 --> 00:32:57,604 every second of every day 710 00:32:57,609 --> 00:33:00,307 for almost 40 years, 711 00:33:00,312 --> 00:33:02,276 but when Zod took over, 712 00:33:02,281 --> 00:33:03,777 for the first time, 713 00:33:03,782 --> 00:33:06,784 I felt what it was like to let go. 714 00:33:08,253 --> 00:33:10,384 To really let go. 715 00:33:10,389 --> 00:33:13,554 Clark, those were Zod's emotions, not yours. 716 00:33:13,559 --> 00:33:16,323 I know, but I felt it. 717 00:33:16,328 --> 00:33:18,629 It was me. 718 00:33:19,765 --> 00:33:22,629 And I'm not saying I want this to be true. 719 00:33:22,634 --> 00:33:24,802 I wish it wasn't... 720 00:33:28,607 --> 00:33:30,837 But it felt good. 721 00:33:30,842 --> 00:33:33,640 It felt really, really good, 722 00:33:33,645 --> 00:33:35,776 and that feeling worries me. 723 00:33:35,781 --> 00:33:38,011 If there's even the slightest chance that 724 00:33:38,016 --> 00:33:42,019 I could be manipulated again with that desire to let go... 725 00:33:45,724 --> 00:33:48,960 The world needs a way to stop me. 726 00:33:49,928 --> 00:33:52,192 I don't think that will ever happen. 727 00:33:52,197 --> 00:33:54,928 - Lois... - But... 728 00:33:54,933 --> 00:33:57,998 on the off chance I'm wrong, 729 00:33:58,003 --> 00:34:01,401 and if this will make you feel better, then fine. 730 00:34:01,406 --> 00:34:02,903 Let's have a fail-safe, 731 00:34:02,908 --> 00:34:05,672 but there is no way in hell 732 00:34:05,677 --> 00:34:07,845 I'm trusting the DOD with this. 733 00:34:09,915 --> 00:34:12,779 Then we just have to find someone we can. 734 00:34:12,784 --> 00:34:14,581 You wanna run that by me again? 735 00:34:14,586 --> 00:34:16,383 I know it's a lot to ask. 736 00:34:16,388 --> 00:34:19,152 You want me and only me 737 00:34:19,157 --> 00:34:20,787 to have the capability to kill you? 738 00:34:20,792 --> 00:34:23,794 Should it become necessary, yes. 739 00:34:24,696 --> 00:34:26,226 But I know who you are now. 740 00:34:26,231 --> 00:34:29,163 I know, but this is about situations we can't predict, 741 00:34:29,168 --> 00:34:31,598 and you've seen firsthand 742 00:34:31,603 --> 00:34:33,367 the devastation I can cause this world. 743 00:34:33,372 --> 00:34:34,735 I'm trying to move on. 744 00:34:34,740 --> 00:34:37,170 Remember, now that killing you 745 00:34:37,175 --> 00:34:38,739 isn't my singular purpose in life... 746 00:34:38,744 --> 00:34:40,307 And it shouldn't be. 747 00:34:40,312 --> 00:34:42,513 John, I have no doubt you'll find your way in this world, 748 00:34:42,517 --> 00:34:46,520 but I believe you can do that and be 7734's gatekeeper. 749 00:34:47,853 --> 00:34:50,784 You came here to protect this world from me, 750 00:34:50,789 --> 00:34:52,990 that's what I'm asking you to do. 751 00:34:57,296 --> 00:34:58,896 I'll call Sam. 752 00:35:01,637 --> 00:35:04,137 _ 753 00:35:10,209 --> 00:35:13,540 Wasn't expecting to see you. 754 00:35:13,545 --> 00:35:15,575 I owe you an apology. 755 00:35:15,580 --> 00:35:17,848 Kinda busy, Lois. 756 00:35:19,651 --> 00:35:22,653 You were right. I lied. 757 00:35:24,189 --> 00:35:27,020 My dad is hiding something, and I can't betray his trust. 758 00:35:27,025 --> 00:35:29,756 This story is bigger than you or your dad. 759 00:35:29,761 --> 00:35:31,992 We have a responsibility to the people. 760 00:35:31,997 --> 00:35:33,727 This town is falling apart. 761 00:35:33,732 --> 00:35:35,829 Believe me, I know. 762 00:35:35,834 --> 00:35:37,664 People are tearing each other down, 763 00:35:37,669 --> 00:35:39,933 looking for someone to blame, and if we do nothing, 764 00:35:39,938 --> 00:35:42,703 we are as responsible for its downfall as anyone else. 765 00:35:42,708 --> 00:35:44,604 If only there was something we could do. 766 00:35:44,609 --> 00:35:46,172 I can't write this story. 767 00:35:46,177 --> 00:35:49,347 I'm too close to it to be objective... 768 00:35:51,049 --> 00:35:52,850 But you can. 769 00:36:01,726 --> 00:36:05,058 It's a statement... from your dad. 770 00:36:05,063 --> 00:36:07,060 He wouldn't go on the record about everything, 771 00:36:07,065 --> 00:36:09,062 but this is enough to tell most of the story 772 00:36:09,067 --> 00:36:11,832 and to focus the blame where it belongs: 773 00:36:11,837 --> 00:36:13,704 on Morgan Edge. 774 00:36:15,741 --> 00:36:17,804 This was really messed up, Lois. 775 00:36:17,809 --> 00:36:19,106 I know. 776 00:36:19,111 --> 00:36:21,108 I hope that I can earn back your trust. 777 00:36:25,650 --> 00:36:27,781 What are you doing there? 778 00:36:27,786 --> 00:36:29,549 I'm not alone. 779 00:36:29,554 --> 00:36:33,420 All this time I've been without anyone of my kind, 780 00:36:33,425 --> 00:36:35,155 alone, Father, 781 00:36:35,160 --> 00:36:37,391 for years. 782 00:36:37,396 --> 00:36:38,859 How could you not tell me? 783 00:36:38,864 --> 00:36:41,027 He is of no consequence to you. 784 00:36:41,032 --> 00:36:42,663 He's from the house of El. He's my... 785 00:36:42,668 --> 00:36:44,064 He's your brother, yes, 786 00:36:44,069 --> 00:36:46,166 by bloodline only, 787 00:36:46,171 --> 00:36:48,635 a pathetic treasonous bloodline. 788 00:36:48,640 --> 00:36:50,437 He's become a hero, Father. 789 00:36:50,442 --> 00:36:52,243 He is nothing! 790 00:36:53,078 --> 00:36:56,276 - I'll find another way. - You will do no such thing. 791 00:36:56,281 --> 00:36:57,711 When I find the Eradicator, 792 00:36:57,716 --> 00:37:00,280 - I'll show him what we can do. - Tal, no. 793 00:37:00,285 --> 00:37:01,715 I'll make myself known to him, 794 00:37:01,720 --> 00:37:03,917 give him what he's been here without as well. 795 00:37:03,922 --> 00:37:05,018 Tal, listen to me. 796 00:37:05,023 --> 00:37:08,088 I don't need to do this your way, Father. 797 00:37:08,093 --> 00:37:10,190 You are going to ruin the resurrection. 798 00:37:10,195 --> 00:37:12,726 I'm not; I'm just not going to die to do it! 799 00:37:12,731 --> 00:37:15,766 My way is the only way! 800 00:37:18,703 --> 00:37:20,834 Tal, Tal? 801 00:37:20,839 --> 00:37:23,270 Tal, what are you doing? No! 802 00:37:45,864 --> 00:37:48,995 Your way is the only way. 803 00:37:49,000 --> 00:37:51,068 Goodbye, Father. 804 00:38:04,803 --> 00:38:07,098 I don't really know what I'm supposed to say here. 805 00:38:07,103 --> 00:38:08,733 You could start with an apology. 806 00:38:08,738 --> 00:38:11,338 I'm sorry the cops got all aggro 807 00:38:11,343 --> 00:38:12,773 about us going to the lake. 808 00:38:12,778 --> 00:38:15,509 You know, forget the trespassing, Sarah. 809 00:38:15,514 --> 00:38:17,845 You ditched school. That's unacceptable. 810 00:38:17,850 --> 00:38:21,182 I'm supposed to sit in class while people talk about me? 811 00:38:21,187 --> 00:38:22,250 About you? 812 00:38:22,255 --> 00:38:25,252 Everyone blames us about Edge, and I'm over it, okay? 813 00:38:25,257 --> 00:38:26,887 So please just ground me. 814 00:38:26,892 --> 00:38:29,521 I'm not exactly dying to go out there in this sad little town 815 00:38:29,526 --> 00:38:32,526 with these vindictive closed-minded garbage people. 816 00:38:32,531 --> 00:38:36,063 You know what? Let's just call it a night. 817 00:38:36,068 --> 00:38:38,465 Start fresh tomorrow, okay? 818 00:38:38,470 --> 00:38:40,605 - Yeah. - Yeah. 819 00:38:50,216 --> 00:38:51,512 Teenagers. 820 00:38:53,185 --> 00:38:55,360 You should have seen the look 821 00:38:55,365 --> 00:38:57,752 on Mayor Dean's face. 822 00:38:57,757 --> 00:39:00,788 He knows he was wrong. 823 00:39:00,793 --> 00:39:04,225 Yeah, well, he's got to cover his own hide. 824 00:39:04,230 --> 00:39:06,961 It's only gonna get worse, isn't it? 825 00:39:12,705 --> 00:39:15,669 Maybe you're right, Kyle. 826 00:39:15,674 --> 00:39:18,372 Maybe we just pack up 827 00:39:18,377 --> 00:39:21,779 and get as far away from here as we can. 828 00:39:27,353 --> 00:39:30,384 We're gonna be all right. 829 00:39:30,389 --> 00:39:33,087 Do you have any idea how much trouble you're in? 830 00:39:33,092 --> 00:39:34,722 You can't just skip school. 831 00:39:34,727 --> 00:39:36,724 I don't care if you're mooning over Sarah Cushing 832 00:39:36,729 --> 00:39:38,993 or coming home to build robots with John Henry. 833 00:39:38,998 --> 00:39:40,794 - Mooning? - It's a warsuit. 834 00:39:40,799 --> 00:39:42,496 Look, guys, you've been through a lot. 835 00:39:42,501 --> 00:39:44,331 You wanna blow off some steam, I get it. 836 00:39:44,336 --> 00:39:48,035 But there are rules, and you do not disrespect your teachers 837 00:39:48,040 --> 00:39:50,237 by ignoring the work they put into your classes. 838 00:39:50,242 --> 00:39:52,577 - We're sorry. - Really sorry. 839 00:39:53,412 --> 00:39:54,842 You want to try saying that 840 00:39:54,847 --> 00:39:56,514 a little more convincingly, please? 841 00:39:57,316 --> 00:39:59,478 - I'm sorry. - I'm sorry. 842 00:39:59,482 --> 00:40:00,581 Thank you. 843 00:40:00,586 --> 00:40:02,082 Now things are finally calming down, 844 00:40:02,087 --> 00:40:03,784 so when you're done being grounded, 845 00:40:03,789 --> 00:40:06,020 you guys can go back to being normal teenagers, 846 00:40:06,025 --> 00:40:09,594 and believe me, small towns are actually a lot of fun. 847 00:40:13,899 --> 00:40:16,864 All right. Go to bed. Now. 848 00:40:25,044 --> 00:40:28,213 What? 849 00:40:29,315 --> 00:40:31,378 "Small towns are a lot of fun". 850 00:40:31,383 --> 00:40:33,947 Just trying to give them something to look forward to. 851 00:40:33,952 --> 00:40:36,083 - Sounds vaguely provocative. - Oh, does it? 852 00:40:36,088 --> 00:40:39,119 And you're still not sold on the small towns? 853 00:40:39,124 --> 00:40:41,255 I'm sold on my small town guy. 854 00:40:41,260 --> 00:40:43,624 Hmm. I can live with that. 855 00:40:50,135 --> 00:40:51,765 How long ago did this start? 856 00:40:51,770 --> 00:40:53,701 A couple of minutes, sir. 857 00:40:56,108 --> 00:40:58,205 Send in a team to check it out. 858 00:41:17,997 --> 00:41:19,626 - His vitals? - They're gone, sir. 859 00:41:19,631 --> 00:41:21,633 We're not registering anything. 860 00:41:28,707 --> 00:41:30,875 Maximize that Kryptonite field. 861 00:41:47,927 --> 00:41:49,189 Get them out of there. 862 00:42:34,940 --> 00:42:36,641 Edge. 863 00:43:06,071 --> 00:43:08,602 He's gone. 864 00:43:08,607 --> 00:43:11,643 Then where the hell did he go? 865 00:43:24,056 --> 00:43:25,986 You had one mission. 866 00:43:25,991 --> 00:43:27,654 - One mission. - One mission. 867 00:43:27,659 --> 00:43:30,524 And you veered from it because you are weak. 868 00:43:30,529 --> 00:43:32,059 - Weak. - Weak. 869 00:43:32,064 --> 00:43:34,194 You shall not veer from it any longer. 870 00:43:34,199 --> 00:43:36,930 Now go and complete what you were sent here to do. 871 00:43:36,935 --> 00:43:39,299 - Become the Eradicator. - Become the Eradicator. 872 00:43:39,304 --> 00:43:41,535 - Become the Eradicator. - Become the Eradicator. 873 00:43:41,540 --> 00:43:44,038 Become the Eradicator! 874 00:43:44,043 --> 00:43:47,174 Or know that you are the sole reason 875 00:43:47,179 --> 00:43:49,647 Krypton was lost.