1 00:00:00,001 --> 00:00:01,795 Previously on "Superman & Lois"... 2 00:00:01,800 --> 00:00:03,995 Let's just focus on what we came here for: family. 3 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:06,105 I don't wanna be just friends anymore. 4 00:00:06,110 --> 00:00:07,407 Look around here. That's your doing! 5 00:00:07,411 --> 00:00:08,441 People are angry. 6 00:00:08,446 --> 00:00:10,376 You destroyed everything I had built. 7 00:00:10,381 --> 00:00:12,011 I will make you suffer. 8 00:00:12,016 --> 00:00:13,016 Not even Superman 9 00:00:13,021 --> 00:00:14,431 is strong enough to resist Zod. 10 00:00:14,436 --> 00:00:16,600 Fight back, damn it! We got him. 11 00:00:19,842 --> 00:00:22,186 I'm very glad you're better, Clark. I won't doubt you again. 12 00:00:22,190 --> 00:00:24,190 Leslie Larr is still in the wind. 13 00:00:24,195 --> 00:00:25,792 She'll be in custody by the end of the week. 14 00:00:25,796 --> 00:00:27,594 Morgan Edge is in the state- of-the-art military prison. 15 00:00:27,598 --> 00:00:30,129 Complete what you were sent here for. 16 00:00:42,980 --> 00:00:44,748 Stop. 17 00:00:46,384 --> 00:00:47,951 Stop! 18 00:00:50,121 --> 00:00:52,251 I'm sorry, Father, 19 00:00:52,256 --> 00:00:53,319 I must rest. 20 00:00:53,324 --> 00:00:54,520 Rest? 21 00:00:54,525 --> 00:00:57,423 This is nothing compared to what you will endure. 22 00:00:57,428 --> 00:00:58,657 Nothing! 23 00:00:58,662 --> 00:01:01,494 I feel I made a mistake sending you, Tal. 24 00:01:01,499 --> 00:01:03,296 You are no savior. 25 00:01:03,301 --> 00:01:04,864 - I will be. - When? 26 00:01:04,869 --> 00:01:06,766 We've been at this for months, 27 00:01:06,771 --> 00:01:08,968 and yet you still falter. 28 00:01:08,973 --> 00:01:10,974 Father, please. 29 00:01:12,376 --> 00:01:14,240 I am the one. 30 00:01:14,245 --> 00:01:16,275 I will become who I was chosen to be. 31 00:01:16,280 --> 00:01:17,510 Then prove it. 32 00:01:17,515 --> 00:01:18,978 Prove to me that you will never 33 00:01:18,983 --> 00:01:22,519 shame the house of Rho again. 34 00:01:31,562 --> 00:01:33,530 What happened to the Eradicator? 35 00:01:34,400 --> 00:01:36,063 You had it right before the blast. 36 00:01:36,068 --> 00:01:37,498 What did you do with it? 37 00:01:44,510 --> 00:01:47,041 Where is it? 38 00:01:47,046 --> 00:01:49,414 Tal! 39 00:01:51,884 --> 00:01:55,149 - Where is Leslie Larr? - How could I know? 40 00:01:55,154 --> 00:01:58,556 I can't see beyond these lead-lined walls... 41 00:02:00,192 --> 00:02:02,356 And all I hear 42 00:02:02,361 --> 00:02:04,228 is what's in my mind. 43 00:02:04,830 --> 00:02:07,027 There may still be time for her. 44 00:02:07,032 --> 00:02:08,362 It's too late. 45 00:02:08,367 --> 00:02:10,864 Leslie Larr repled Irma Sayres 46 00:02:10,869 --> 00:02:11,932 a long time ago. 47 00:02:11,937 --> 00:02:14,435 And you feel nothing for what you've done? 48 00:02:14,440 --> 00:02:17,538 I feel more than you could possibly imagine. 49 00:02:17,543 --> 00:02:20,040 But my concern isn't for the souls 50 00:02:20,045 --> 00:02:21,642 of this planet. 51 00:02:21,647 --> 00:02:25,212 It's for those that need to be resurrected, 52 00:02:25,217 --> 00:02:28,920 my own, even your soul, Kal. 53 00:02:29,922 --> 00:02:31,452 How wrong I was. 54 00:02:31,457 --> 00:02:34,688 You were, 55 00:02:34,693 --> 00:02:36,724 and so was your father. 56 00:02:36,729 --> 00:02:39,126 We found this at your fortress. 57 00:02:39,131 --> 00:02:40,794 Go ahead. 58 00:02:40,799 --> 00:02:44,068 Rid me of my father's influence as I rid you of yours. 59 00:02:47,740 --> 00:02:49,770 This crystal will never be used again. 60 00:02:49,775 --> 00:02:52,906 You don't wanna tell me where Larr is, fine. 61 00:02:52,911 --> 00:02:55,542 I'll find her and bring her here. 62 00:02:55,547 --> 00:02:57,344 After that, 63 00:02:57,349 --> 00:02:59,751 you and I will never see each other again. 64 00:03:10,895 --> 00:03:12,792 I spoke with your grandfather. 65 00:03:12,797 --> 00:03:14,127 The DOD's gonna stick around town 66 00:03:14,132 --> 00:03:15,463 a little longer than they planned. 67 00:03:15,467 --> 00:03:17,297 Until you guys find Leslie Larr or... 68 00:03:17,302 --> 00:03:19,265 That and they're shutting down the mines. 69 00:03:19,270 --> 00:03:20,566 Why? 70 00:03:20,571 --> 00:03:22,235 Gonna get all the X-Kryptonite out 71 00:03:22,240 --> 00:03:23,370 so no one else gets hurt. 72 00:03:23,375 --> 00:03:24,905 So no one else gets powers, you mean. 73 00:03:24,910 --> 00:03:26,760 - Also true. - And then what? 74 00:03:26,765 --> 00:03:28,676 And then we're just supposed to go back to school 75 00:03:28,680 --> 00:03:30,111 and pretend like none of this ever happened? 76 00:03:30,115 --> 00:03:31,212 Principal Balcomb's holding 77 00:03:31,216 --> 00:03:32,713 an all-school assembly today. 78 00:03:32,718 --> 00:03:34,019 She'll talk to everyone about it, 79 00:03:34,023 --> 00:03:35,617 answer any questions she can. 80 00:03:35,621 --> 00:03:37,017 Maybe we should just stay home. 81 00:03:37,022 --> 00:03:39,052 Yeah, nice try. 82 00:03:39,057 --> 00:03:41,188 As far as everyone is concerned, 83 00:03:41,193 --> 00:03:42,856 Edge was experimenting with people, 84 00:03:42,861 --> 00:03:44,825 giving them powers, mind control. 85 00:03:44,830 --> 00:03:46,393 I discovered what he was up to 86 00:03:46,398 --> 00:03:47,761 with the help of your grandfather 87 00:03:47,766 --> 00:03:49,396 who had help from Superman, 88 00:03:49,401 --> 00:03:51,732 - we stopped him, copy? - Yeah, don't worry, Mom. 89 00:03:51,737 --> 00:03:53,834 We're getting pretty good at cover stories so... 90 00:03:53,839 --> 00:03:55,569 You ready? 91 00:03:55,574 --> 00:03:56,937 We gotta go. 92 00:03:56,942 --> 00:03:58,071 Love you guys. 93 00:03:58,076 --> 00:03:59,407 Love you. 94 00:03:59,411 --> 00:04:00,841 Chrissy keeps texting, 95 00:04:00,846 --> 00:04:02,809 wondering when I'm coming in. I gotta go. 96 00:04:02,814 --> 00:04:05,112 You want a to-go plate? 97 00:04:05,117 --> 00:04:08,219 Our guest is probably hungry. 98 00:04:11,723 --> 00:04:13,687 I understand your frustration. 99 00:04:13,692 --> 00:04:15,622 I just ask for your patience. 100 00:04:15,627 --> 00:04:19,526 And you're recommending Kyle take a leave from the station? 101 00:04:19,531 --> 00:04:22,596 Just until all this Edge stuff blows over, 102 00:04:22,601 --> 00:04:25,799 - a couple of weeks, tops. - A couple of weeks? 103 00:04:25,804 --> 00:04:28,034 Come on, Mayor, I just want to get back to work. 104 00:04:28,039 --> 00:04:30,571 Kyle, maybe he's right. 105 00:04:30,576 --> 00:04:32,172 Well, you know, I'm not the only one 106 00:04:32,177 --> 00:04:33,407 who wanted Edge coming here. 107 00:04:33,412 --> 00:04:36,376 And I've been saying the same thing, Kyle, trust me. 108 00:04:36,381 --> 00:04:39,813 I'm not quite sure why people have been singling you out, 109 00:04:39,818 --> 00:04:42,049 but I am gonna change the narrative, 110 00:04:42,054 --> 00:04:45,352 make sure that they put the blame where it should be. 111 00:04:45,357 --> 00:04:47,454 Just give me some time. 112 00:04:49,695 --> 00:04:51,191 Attention. Attention. 113 00:04:51,196 --> 00:04:53,493 All students are now required... 114 00:04:53,498 --> 00:04:54,962 Today's gonna suck. 115 00:04:54,967 --> 00:04:57,497 It feels like the Salem witch trials are here. 116 00:04:57,502 --> 00:04:59,466 - Hey, Sarah. - Where's everybody going? 117 00:04:59,471 --> 00:05:02,102 School assembly about Edge. 118 00:05:05,911 --> 00:05:08,041 I can't do this today. 119 00:05:08,046 --> 00:05:11,849 - Where are you going? - Anywhere but here. 120 00:05:15,721 --> 00:05:18,518 - Yo, Kent! - Yo, what's good, boys? 121 00:05:18,523 --> 00:05:22,289 Dude, is it true? Your grandpa runs the DOD? 122 00:05:22,294 --> 00:05:24,591 Uh, yes. 123 00:05:24,596 --> 00:05:25,926 Yeah, something like that. Yeah. 124 00:05:25,931 --> 00:05:28,428 Sounds like some "Get Out" level stuff went down. 125 00:05:28,433 --> 00:05:30,097 Come on, man. How'd Edge do it? 126 00:05:30,102 --> 00:05:32,766 Okay, gentlemen, head to the gym. 127 00:05:32,771 --> 00:05:34,872 Let's get a move on. Let's go. 128 00:05:35,674 --> 00:05:38,042 - You too, Mr. Kent. - Yes, ma'am. 129 00:05:39,945 --> 00:05:43,110 Today's gonna be weird, isn't it? 130 00:05:43,115 --> 00:05:45,445 Uh, yeah. 131 00:05:45,450 --> 00:05:46,480 Yeah, no, I... 132 00:05:46,485 --> 00:05:49,382 I'd honestly rather be pretty much anywhere 133 00:05:49,387 --> 00:05:51,718 - but here right now. - We can be. 134 00:05:53,792 --> 00:05:55,622 We could just 135 00:05:55,627 --> 00:05:57,758 find something better to do. 136 00:05:59,064 --> 00:06:00,264 We? 137 00:06:06,471 --> 00:06:08,702 We need a story, Lois, 138 00:06:08,707 --> 00:06:10,370 big story, front page, 139 00:06:10,375 --> 00:06:12,272 catchy banner, something like 140 00:06:12,277 --> 00:06:14,274 "The Edge of Humanity". 141 00:06:14,279 --> 00:06:16,443 Maybe something better than that. 142 00:06:16,448 --> 00:06:17,711 It's a jumping-off point. 143 00:06:17,716 --> 00:06:20,280 This is the biggest story of the year, 144 00:06:20,285 --> 00:06:21,882 the biggest story of my career. 145 00:06:21,887 --> 00:06:25,118 This is like Superman first showing up in Metropolis big. 146 00:06:25,123 --> 00:06:26,920 That's why we need to do more interviews. 147 00:06:26,925 --> 00:06:28,488 What we're lacking in hard evidence, 148 00:06:28,493 --> 00:06:30,424 we can make up for with eyewitness testimonies. 149 00:06:30,429 --> 00:06:32,291 Anything to back up all this crazy. 150 00:06:32,296 --> 00:06:33,795 We need to talk to more Edge employees. 151 00:06:33,799 --> 00:06:35,095 We have to talk to the mayor... 152 00:06:35,100 --> 00:06:37,064 - Your dad. - He doesn't do interviews. 153 00:06:37,069 --> 00:06:39,333 DOD always releases a statement though. 154 00:06:39,338 --> 00:06:41,635 - When? - I don't know, probably soon. 155 00:06:41,640 --> 00:06:45,005 Lois, people are calling here nonstop, 156 00:06:45,010 --> 00:06:48,275 freaking out, all with bits and pieces of information, 157 00:06:48,280 --> 00:06:51,445 mostly gossip. They're desperate for answers, 158 00:06:51,450 --> 00:06:53,246 and I'd feel a lot better giving it to them 159 00:06:53,251 --> 00:06:55,649 if we had some kind of verification from the DOD. 160 00:07:01,326 --> 00:07:04,362 I'll reach out to him right now. 161 00:07:09,901 --> 00:07:11,268 Home-cooked meal? 162 00:07:11,803 --> 00:07:14,401 Oh. Room and board, huh? 163 00:07:14,406 --> 00:07:16,703 Hey, you saved my life. 164 00:07:16,708 --> 00:07:19,339 You saved the world. As far as we're concerned, 165 00:07:19,344 --> 00:07:22,279 you eat free here the rest of your life. 166 00:07:22,284 --> 00:07:24,080 What's this? 167 00:07:24,085 --> 00:07:27,150 My Kryptonian tracking system. 168 00:07:27,919 --> 00:07:30,851 I enhanced the range to help with our search for Larr. 169 00:07:30,856 --> 00:07:32,085 Might get lucky. 170 00:07:32,090 --> 00:07:33,924 Is that how you found me? 171 00:07:35,192 --> 00:07:37,456 - More or less. - You know, with your skills, 172 00:07:37,461 --> 00:07:39,492 Sam could really use someone like you at the DOD. 173 00:07:39,497 --> 00:07:40,728 I could talk to him if you want. 174 00:07:40,732 --> 00:07:42,095 I don't think so. Look, Clark, 175 00:07:42,100 --> 00:07:44,064 I appreciate you opening your home to me, 176 00:07:44,069 --> 00:07:46,533 but once we find Leslie, 177 00:07:46,538 --> 00:07:48,835 I think I'm just gonna move on. 178 00:07:48,840 --> 00:07:51,638 Figure out now that I'm on this planet, 179 00:07:51,643 --> 00:07:53,106 I oughta make it my home. 180 00:07:53,111 --> 00:07:55,575 It may not seem like it, but, uh, 181 00:07:55,580 --> 00:07:56,943 I know what you mean. 182 00:07:56,948 --> 00:07:58,949 Enjoy the food. 183 00:08:01,153 --> 00:08:03,884 Detecting a Kryptonian air mobile. 184 00:08:03,889 --> 00:08:05,752 - Where? - She's heading for the DOD. 185 00:08:07,259 --> 00:08:08,689 Prepare the suit. 186 00:08:08,694 --> 00:08:11,128 Synching with all functions now. 187 00:08:15,400 --> 00:08:17,765 - Sam, any sign of Larr? - Negative. 188 00:08:17,770 --> 00:08:19,333 Has the building been evacuated? 189 00:08:19,338 --> 00:08:21,268 Not yet. About 60%. 190 00:08:21,273 --> 00:08:22,636 Sir, we got eyes on Larr. 191 00:08:25,711 --> 00:08:26,711 ETA? 192 00:08:26,716 --> 00:08:28,913 Impact in five seconds, 193 00:08:28,918 --> 00:08:31,148 four, three, 194 00:08:31,153 --> 00:08:33,517 two, one. 195 00:08:35,257 --> 00:08:36,558 Intercepted. 196 00:08:43,562 --> 00:08:46,864 You haven't won, Kal. 197 00:09:01,380 --> 00:09:04,912 - Nice shot. - Thanks. 198 00:09:04,917 --> 00:09:06,480 It's over, 199 00:09:06,485 --> 00:09:08,682 but we have loose ends to tie up. 200 00:09:08,687 --> 00:09:10,584 We got Edge and Larr. 201 00:09:10,589 --> 00:09:13,458 I think it's safe to say we can finally move on. 202 00:09:16,962 --> 00:09:18,192 "7734". 203 00:09:18,197 --> 00:09:20,961 I had those weapons built for the wrong reasons. 204 00:09:20,966 --> 00:09:23,363 - What are you saying? - I was wrong to think 205 00:09:23,368 --> 00:09:25,599 you could be a threat to the world. 206 00:09:25,604 --> 00:09:27,781 I'm gonna take that Kryptonite and those weapons, 207 00:09:27,786 --> 00:09:29,336 bury them in concrete 208 00:09:29,341 --> 00:09:31,171 and sink them to the bottom of the ocean. 209 00:09:31,176 --> 00:09:33,073 What about Edge? Larr? 210 00:09:33,078 --> 00:09:36,410 We'll keep enough to guard them appropriately, 211 00:09:36,415 --> 00:09:39,413 but there will no longer be enough supply an army. 212 00:09:40,853 --> 00:09:42,483 I don't know what to say, Sam. 213 00:09:42,488 --> 00:09:44,184 Eh, you don't have to say anything. 214 00:09:44,189 --> 00:09:47,287 Just know you, Lois, the boys, 215 00:09:47,292 --> 00:09:49,356 you don't have to worry anymore. 216 00:09:51,897 --> 00:09:55,629 - Are you making fun of my car? - No, no. 217 00:09:55,634 --> 00:09:57,264 Says you... you can't even drive. 218 00:09:57,269 --> 00:09:59,033 I like the seat colors. 219 00:09:59,038 --> 00:10:00,601 Nice thread count. 220 00:10:02,941 --> 00:10:04,905 You guys live somewhere out here, don't you? 221 00:10:04,910 --> 00:10:07,708 Yeah, yeah, not too far from here. 222 00:10:07,713 --> 00:10:08,776 How'd you know that? 223 00:10:08,781 --> 00:10:11,311 Someone may have told me. 224 00:10:11,316 --> 00:10:12,850 Yeah? 225 00:10:13,686 --> 00:10:15,582 What else did someone tell you? 226 00:10:15,587 --> 00:10:18,151 That you have a girlfriend 227 00:10:18,156 --> 00:10:19,486 in Metropolis. 228 00:10:19,491 --> 00:10:21,855 Nah. Had. 229 00:10:21,860 --> 00:10:23,057 We broke up. 230 00:10:26,565 --> 00:10:29,663 How about you? Are you, um... 231 00:10:29,668 --> 00:10:31,769 Are you hanging out with anyone or... 232 00:10:33,105 --> 00:10:35,607 Nope, no one. 233 00:10:40,045 --> 00:10:41,746 Cool. 234 00:10:42,414 --> 00:10:43,811 I think I know where we can go. 235 00:10:43,815 --> 00:10:46,017 - Yeah? - Yeah. 236 00:10:47,586 --> 00:10:48,853 Okay. 237 00:10:50,322 --> 00:10:52,519 You are a rule-breaker. 238 00:10:52,524 --> 00:10:53,587 - Me? - Mm-hmm. 239 00:10:53,592 --> 00:10:55,322 You've missed more days 240 00:10:55,327 --> 00:10:56,990 this year than any other kid in school. 241 00:10:56,995 --> 00:11:00,160 - I have a weak immune system. - Hmm. 242 00:11:00,165 --> 00:11:01,795 Uh-huh. 243 00:11:01,800 --> 00:11:05,265 Anyways, thank you for coming with me. 244 00:11:05,270 --> 00:11:06,900 Of course. 245 00:11:06,905 --> 00:11:09,603 Denise and Avery still giving you crap about what happened? 246 00:11:09,608 --> 00:11:12,539 I just know they're talking about me, 247 00:11:12,544 --> 00:11:14,207 but it can't be worse 248 00:11:14,212 --> 00:11:16,243 than what they're saying about my parents. 249 00:11:16,248 --> 00:11:17,478 That's not fair. 250 00:11:17,483 --> 00:11:20,284 I don't think fair is a real thing. 251 00:11:21,220 --> 00:11:24,752 My mom, she's a public relations queen, so... 252 00:11:24,757 --> 00:11:27,020 Yeah, so what are you so worried about then? 253 00:11:28,527 --> 00:11:31,691 My dad, he... things like this 254 00:11:31,696 --> 00:11:32,827 usually send him over a cliff. 255 00:11:32,831 --> 00:11:36,964 I'm kind of just waiting for that last little nudge. 256 00:11:36,969 --> 00:11:38,636 Yeah. 257 00:11:39,504 --> 00:11:41,268 You know, are you sure you don't want to go 258 00:11:41,273 --> 00:11:44,505 to the movies or like Main Street or something? 259 00:11:44,510 --> 00:11:46,540 Something fun. 260 00:11:46,545 --> 00:11:48,542 You tell me. 261 00:11:54,820 --> 00:11:56,116 What about the bank? 262 00:11:56,121 --> 00:11:58,252 Any chance you could get your old job back? 263 00:11:58,257 --> 00:11:59,653 Mm-mm. 264 00:11:59,658 --> 00:12:02,055 No, they replaced me as soon as I left. 265 00:12:02,060 --> 00:12:05,659 Besides, the whole thing is tied up with that Edge mess. 266 00:12:05,664 --> 00:12:08,366 Lana, what are we gonna do? 267 00:12:11,069 --> 00:12:12,570 Mitch. 268 00:12:14,606 --> 00:12:16,403 Oh, hey. 269 00:12:16,408 --> 00:12:18,372 Hey. 270 00:12:18,377 --> 00:12:20,107 Out of rehab, huh? 271 00:12:20,112 --> 00:12:21,942 Not quite out yet. 272 00:12:21,947 --> 00:12:24,111 Just been craving chicken and waffles. 273 00:12:24,116 --> 00:12:26,351 So the squad wanted to treat me. 274 00:12:27,019 --> 00:12:28,348 Oh, okay. 275 00:12:28,353 --> 00:12:29,783 It just happened, Chief. 276 00:12:29,788 --> 00:12:31,885 Yeah, I know how it happened. 277 00:12:31,890 --> 00:12:34,120 Mayor Dean said he talked to you about all this. 278 00:12:34,125 --> 00:12:36,357 About leave of absence? Yeah, he talked to me about that. 279 00:12:36,361 --> 00:12:37,758 Are you the one pushing for it? 280 00:12:37,763 --> 00:12:39,059 I think it's best for everybody. 281 00:12:39,064 --> 00:12:41,261 Especially someone gunning for my job, right? 282 00:12:41,266 --> 00:12:43,497 Kyle, they were thinking about me and the fire, 283 00:12:43,502 --> 00:12:44,665 - that's all. - The fire, 284 00:12:44,670 --> 00:12:46,162 the one that I pulled you out of? 285 00:12:46,167 --> 00:12:47,501 The one where I saved your life, that fire? 286 00:12:47,505 --> 00:12:48,835 The fire Edge's freaks started. 287 00:12:48,840 --> 00:12:50,336 - Kyle... - Oh, that's my fault? 288 00:12:50,341 --> 00:12:52,773 I knew as much about what Edge is doing as the rest of y'all. 289 00:12:52,778 --> 00:12:54,241 - Okay. - Hey! 290 00:12:54,246 --> 00:12:57,277 I would never do anything to hurt anyone. 291 00:12:57,282 --> 00:12:59,179 Look, come on, y'all. 292 00:12:59,184 --> 00:13:00,781 Y'all know me. 293 00:13:00,786 --> 00:13:04,351 Babe, let's go. Come on. 294 00:13:11,095 --> 00:13:12,624 I can't believe you. 295 00:13:12,629 --> 00:13:14,059 I don't have time for this, Lois. 296 00:13:14,064 --> 00:13:15,826 We are not releasing an official statement, 297 00:13:15,831 --> 00:13:17,831 - and that's it. - But it's standard procedure. 298 00:13:17,836 --> 00:13:19,332 If anything, it's a courtesy. 299 00:13:19,337 --> 00:13:21,101 But you always give a comment. 300 00:13:21,106 --> 00:13:23,670 Okay, no comment. You can print that. 301 00:13:23,675 --> 00:13:26,206 - You can't be serious. - We've already said enough. 302 00:13:26,211 --> 00:13:28,238 Enough to create more questions. 303 00:13:28,243 --> 00:13:29,443 Dad, people are worried. 304 00:13:29,448 --> 00:13:32,212 As we speak, a pamphlet is being made to address 305 00:13:32,217 --> 00:13:34,648 - the X-Kryptonite of it all. - A work of fiction. 306 00:13:34,653 --> 00:13:36,716 But it will alleviate their concerns 307 00:13:36,721 --> 00:13:39,720 while also scaring them into staying out of those mines. 308 00:13:39,725 --> 00:13:42,489 - This isn't right. - It's necessary. 309 00:13:42,494 --> 00:13:45,792 Dad, this is my home now. These people are my neighbors. 310 00:13:45,797 --> 00:13:47,761 What am I supposed to say? 311 00:13:47,766 --> 00:13:49,663 That Edge is Superman's brother? 312 00:13:49,668 --> 00:13:51,131 That he was using those people 313 00:13:51,136 --> 00:13:53,613 to build a Kryptonian army to take over the world? 314 00:13:53,618 --> 00:13:54,668 No, of course not. 315 00:13:54,673 --> 00:13:55,971 I know it's not what you wanna hear, 316 00:13:55,975 --> 00:13:58,205 but you need to run your story with the bare minimum. 317 00:13:58,210 --> 00:14:00,440 Eventually, this town will be okay. 318 00:14:00,445 --> 00:14:02,075 Trust me. 319 00:14:02,080 --> 00:14:04,644 But the last thing our family needs is for this story 320 00:14:04,649 --> 00:14:06,980 to get out of Smallville, and any quote from me 321 00:14:06,985 --> 00:14:09,783 will give it the legitimacy for that to happen. 322 00:14:25,771 --> 00:14:29,436 Stop. 323 00:14:29,441 --> 00:14:31,805 Finally, you are ready. 324 00:14:31,810 --> 00:14:33,206 Now what, Father? 325 00:14:33,211 --> 00:14:36,243 You will leave here to find the Eradicator. 326 00:14:36,248 --> 00:14:39,479 - And if it hasn't yet arrived? - Stay there until it does. 327 00:14:39,484 --> 00:14:40,747 By myself? 328 00:14:40,752 --> 00:14:42,516 That could mean years. 329 00:14:42,521 --> 00:14:43,817 It's already been many. 330 00:14:43,822 --> 00:14:44,852 Study them. 331 00:14:44,857 --> 00:14:47,421 Exploit their weaknesses and profit from it. 332 00:14:47,426 --> 00:14:50,424 Prepare for our resurrection. 333 00:14:50,429 --> 00:14:52,859 Then perhaps before I go, 334 00:14:52,864 --> 00:14:55,362 I could engage with mother, 335 00:14:55,367 --> 00:14:57,998 get her counsel, meet her once before I leave. 336 00:14:58,003 --> 00:15:00,334 I've told you repeatedly that your mother 337 00:15:00,339 --> 00:15:01,835 would never be by my side. 338 00:15:01,840 --> 00:15:03,637 Then why include a crystal in my pod? 339 00:15:03,642 --> 00:15:05,772 So she can witness my vision 340 00:15:05,777 --> 00:15:08,813 for how Krypton will be restored... 341 00:15:09,881 --> 00:15:12,779 Before I extinguish her forever. 342 00:15:12,784 --> 00:15:15,282 Please. 343 00:15:15,287 --> 00:15:16,483 Just once. 344 00:15:16,488 --> 00:15:17,617 Leave. 345 00:15:17,622 --> 00:15:20,658 And do not return until the day is here. 346 00:15:24,196 --> 00:15:25,963 Goodbye. 347 00:15:29,935 --> 00:15:33,266 One last time, where's the Eradicator? 348 00:15:35,941 --> 00:15:39,039 I told you it's of no use to you. 349 00:15:39,044 --> 00:15:40,707 If you don't wanna tell me, fine. 350 00:15:40,712 --> 00:15:42,709 We have everything else, 351 00:15:42,714 --> 00:15:44,110 including Leslie. 352 00:15:44,115 --> 00:15:46,146 She's locked up now, same as you. 353 00:15:46,151 --> 00:15:47,914 Stopped her before she could break you out. 354 00:15:47,919 --> 00:15:49,784 I don't know what the plan was, but it wasn't a good one. 355 00:15:49,788 --> 00:15:50,951 It's called loyalty, 356 00:15:50,956 --> 00:15:52,486 something you know nothing about. 357 00:15:52,491 --> 00:15:55,555 I am loyal to the people of this world who accepted me. 358 00:15:57,496 --> 00:16:00,293 Accepted you? 359 00:16:00,298 --> 00:16:01,895 They fear you. 360 00:16:01,900 --> 00:16:03,597 They always will, and they should. 361 00:16:03,602 --> 00:16:06,867 - You're wrong. - You should be a god, 362 00:16:06,872 --> 00:16:08,635 but you became a slave to them. 363 00:16:08,640 --> 00:16:11,638 Don't you ever wonder who you might've been 364 00:16:11,643 --> 00:16:13,173 if you hadn't landed here, 365 00:16:13,178 --> 00:16:15,375 been raised by simple farmers? 366 00:16:15,380 --> 00:16:18,044 - I'd be nothing like you. - We both know that's not true. 367 00:16:18,049 --> 00:16:21,548 You fight against your real nature every day. 368 00:16:21,553 --> 00:16:22,816 You don't know me. 369 00:16:22,821 --> 00:16:25,752 I know the power surging through you. 370 00:16:25,757 --> 00:16:28,688 I know how every moment you make a choice 371 00:16:28,693 --> 00:16:30,323 to hold yourself back, 372 00:16:30,328 --> 00:16:32,792 because that's the only way we can walk amongst humans 373 00:16:32,797 --> 00:16:34,661 without killing them, isn't it? 374 00:16:34,666 --> 00:16:36,863 It's all about control. 375 00:16:36,868 --> 00:16:39,499 But didn't it feel good 376 00:16:39,504 --> 00:16:43,474 to lose it just once? 377 00:16:49,347 --> 00:16:51,182 Goodbye, Tal. 378 00:16:54,386 --> 00:16:57,121 I can see it in your eyes, brother. 379 00:16:57,956 --> 00:17:00,357 You felt it. 380 00:17:01,426 --> 00:17:04,295 You are just like me! 381 00:17:09,000 --> 00:17:11,198 No comment? They always give a comment. 382 00:17:11,203 --> 00:17:12,500 Yeah, I don't know what to say. 383 00:17:12,505 --> 00:17:14,268 Well, is it because we're a small paper? 384 00:17:14,273 --> 00:17:16,471 You always got a statement when you were at the "Planet". 385 00:17:16,475 --> 00:17:18,939 Chrissy, we don't need the DOD or my dad. 386 00:17:18,944 --> 00:17:21,241 We can do more interviews and write what we want. 387 00:17:21,246 --> 00:17:23,477 It just doesn't make any sense. 388 00:17:23,482 --> 00:17:25,683 Is this story different somehow? 389 00:17:26,885 --> 00:17:28,453 Not that I know of. 390 00:17:29,388 --> 00:17:32,357 Lois, what is he hiding? 391 00:17:34,226 --> 00:17:36,260 I don't know, Chrissy. 392 00:17:38,964 --> 00:17:41,095 Are lying right now? 393 00:17:41,100 --> 00:17:42,934 No. 394 00:17:43,602 --> 00:17:44,798 You're totally lying. 395 00:17:44,803 --> 00:17:46,333 Chrissy, it's not what you think. 396 00:17:46,338 --> 00:17:48,669 Lois Lane is protecting the DOD. 397 00:17:48,674 --> 00:17:50,738 You're supposed to be on the side of the people, 398 00:17:50,743 --> 00:17:51,872 not the man. 399 00:17:51,877 --> 00:17:53,741 I thought we were in this together. 400 00:17:53,746 --> 00:17:55,409 - Chrissy... - Lois, if you can't tell me 401 00:17:55,414 --> 00:17:59,346 the truth, then maybe you should leave. 402 00:18:11,497 --> 00:18:14,094 You know your mom's a legit role model. 403 00:18:14,099 --> 00:18:15,429 Yeah? 404 00:18:15,434 --> 00:18:17,665 One year I even dressed up as her for career day. 405 00:18:17,670 --> 00:18:20,701 Okay, well, full disclosure, 406 00:18:20,706 --> 00:18:22,169 I did too. 407 00:18:22,174 --> 00:18:24,638 - What? - Yeah. 408 00:18:24,643 --> 00:18:27,574 - Your family is really cool. - Nah. 409 00:18:27,579 --> 00:18:29,679 Well, between your mom and your grandfather, 410 00:18:29,684 --> 00:18:31,218 there's no question. 411 00:18:32,117 --> 00:18:34,448 So you heard about my grandpa 412 00:18:34,453 --> 00:18:35,883 from someone? 413 00:18:35,888 --> 00:18:38,218 From everyone. I mean, your family is kind of 414 00:18:38,223 --> 00:18:41,955 in the middle of the biggest thing to happen to Smallville. 415 00:18:41,960 --> 00:18:44,058 Do you think those people were actually brainwashed? 416 00:18:44,063 --> 00:18:45,326 What? 417 00:18:45,331 --> 00:18:49,536 They're saying that Edge was experimenting on his employees. 418 00:18:50,803 --> 00:18:54,868 My cousin said that she saw Avery Phan's mom fly. 419 00:18:54,873 --> 00:18:58,072 I heard about that. That's... that's crazy, right? 420 00:18:58,077 --> 00:18:59,807 Well, what does your grandpa think? 421 00:18:59,812 --> 00:19:03,715 Does he know how Edge gave them all the powers? 422 00:19:05,918 --> 00:19:08,586 Tegan, why did you bring me here? 423 00:19:10,055 --> 00:19:11,652 I wanna get to know you. 424 00:19:11,657 --> 00:19:13,818 I mean, you weren't interested in me last week, 425 00:19:13,823 --> 00:19:16,123 and then what... I mean, what changed? 426 00:19:16,128 --> 00:19:17,891 I don't know, Jonathan. 427 00:19:17,896 --> 00:19:22,062 - I just... - Just wanted information. 428 00:19:22,067 --> 00:19:24,069 Well, we're also hanging out. 429 00:19:26,905 --> 00:19:28,268 Yeah. 430 00:19:28,273 --> 00:19:30,704 Uh, I think I'm gonna walk home. 431 00:19:30,709 --> 00:19:33,311 Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, Jonathan. 432 00:19:35,214 --> 00:19:37,144 Everyone wants to know what happened. 433 00:19:37,149 --> 00:19:38,612 Right. 434 00:19:38,617 --> 00:19:40,848 And obviously, you want to be the one to tell them. 435 00:19:40,853 --> 00:19:43,951 So I get it. 436 00:19:43,956 --> 00:19:45,690 See ya. 437 00:19:52,264 --> 00:19:55,162 I mean, did you even see the way they looked at me, huh? 438 00:19:55,167 --> 00:19:56,797 My own crew doesn't even trust me. 439 00:19:56,802 --> 00:19:59,600 Kyle, you can't take it personally, babe. 440 00:19:59,605 --> 00:20:01,235 It ain't right, okay? 441 00:20:01,240 --> 00:20:03,737 You know, you risked your life to save this town. 442 00:20:03,742 --> 00:20:05,939 Maybe if these people knew about that they... 443 00:20:05,944 --> 00:20:08,509 What, you think they'd believe it? 444 00:20:08,514 --> 00:20:10,878 I barely do, and I was there. 445 00:20:10,883 --> 00:20:13,780 Damn it. Lana, it... it's just not fair. 446 00:20:13,785 --> 00:20:17,251 No, it's not. It sucks. 447 00:20:17,256 --> 00:20:19,253 But the mayor has our back. 448 00:20:19,258 --> 00:20:22,760 We just have to be patient. We're not alone in this. 449 00:20:23,596 --> 00:20:25,092 Okay. 450 00:20:25,097 --> 00:20:28,766 But look, I cannot just stand around here and do nothing. 451 00:20:30,903 --> 00:20:35,068 Well, you can help me look for a job. 452 00:20:35,073 --> 00:20:36,274 Well, finding something around here 453 00:20:36,278 --> 00:20:37,307 is gonna be a long shot. 454 00:20:37,312 --> 00:20:40,574 I know, but I was thinking 455 00:20:40,579 --> 00:20:42,509 we could look in the surrounding areas. 456 00:20:42,514 --> 00:20:46,013 Yeah, we could also move to one of the surrounding areas. 457 00:20:46,018 --> 00:20:47,047 Kyle... 458 00:20:47,052 --> 00:20:49,320 If we're throwing out options, why not? 459 00:20:50,355 --> 00:20:51,952 Oh, my gosh. You're serious? 460 00:20:51,957 --> 00:20:54,521 Lana, these people have known us our entire lives. 461 00:20:54,526 --> 00:20:58,125 You know, what's it say about them if they're just so quick 462 00:20:58,130 --> 00:21:00,294 to turn their backs on us like that, huh? 463 00:21:00,299 --> 00:21:03,534 These people, they're our family. 464 00:21:04,469 --> 00:21:06,633 Look, this will blow over. 465 00:21:06,638 --> 00:21:09,707 I guess we'll see about that, huh? 466 00:21:12,077 --> 00:21:14,141 How'd you find this place? 467 00:21:16,148 --> 00:21:20,153 I used to come here with mi abuelita. 468 00:21:20,986 --> 00:21:24,351 She'd tell me stories about my family. 469 00:21:24,356 --> 00:21:25,919 We're originally from Mexico, 470 00:21:25,924 --> 00:21:30,023 but we've been in Smallville for generations, so. 471 00:21:30,028 --> 00:21:32,359 You know, half the time I wouldn't even know 472 00:21:32,364 --> 00:21:33,961 which one of her stories were true, 473 00:21:33,966 --> 00:21:37,764 But it always just made me feel 474 00:21:37,769 --> 00:21:40,267 like I had somewhere to belong. 475 00:21:40,272 --> 00:21:43,641 I never really felt like I belonged anywhere... 476 00:21:46,378 --> 00:21:48,942 To be honest until I met you. 477 00:21:48,947 --> 00:21:50,077 Jordan... 478 00:21:50,082 --> 00:21:52,012 I know, I know, I know, whatever, 479 00:21:52,017 --> 00:21:55,582 but it's... look all I'm saying is that it only really takes 480 00:21:55,587 --> 00:21:57,985 one person to change your whole life, 481 00:21:57,990 --> 00:21:59,920 just to make you feel safe. 482 00:21:59,925 --> 00:22:01,388 And you have Jon, 483 00:22:01,393 --> 00:22:03,557 and you have your family, 484 00:22:03,562 --> 00:22:05,492 and you have me... 485 00:22:07,466 --> 00:22:10,163 And that's never going away. 486 00:22:13,939 --> 00:22:17,170 You should probably kiss me now. 487 00:22:17,175 --> 00:22:19,543 - Yeah? - Yeah. 488 00:22:26,118 --> 00:22:27,414 That's enough, you two. 489 00:22:31,823 --> 00:22:34,688 We've got about two dozen rifles and handguns, 490 00:22:34,693 --> 00:22:36,590 a few thousand kryptonite bullets, 491 00:22:36,595 --> 00:22:40,327 give or take in addition to a substantial collection: 492 00:22:40,332 --> 00:22:43,096 knives, swords, spears. 493 00:22:43,101 --> 00:22:45,198 What about the prototypes in the R&D lab, 494 00:22:45,203 --> 00:22:46,800 the biochemical weapons? 495 00:22:46,805 --> 00:22:50,370 Maybe five or so in varying stages of development. 496 00:22:50,375 --> 00:22:52,674 And how much raw Kryptonite do you have in your stockpile? 497 00:22:52,678 --> 00:22:55,275 A couple of warehouses worth. Why all the questions? 498 00:22:55,280 --> 00:22:56,814 It's all gonna be gone anyway. 499 00:22:59,885 --> 00:23:02,749 - I think it's a mistake. - What? 500 00:23:02,754 --> 00:23:05,185 We need 7734. 501 00:23:05,190 --> 00:23:07,055 That's why you authorized it in the first place. 502 00:23:07,059 --> 00:23:09,957 And then I saw how it hurt my family. 503 00:23:09,962 --> 00:23:11,591 These weapons can kill you. 504 00:23:11,596 --> 00:23:13,226 Yeah, that's why we need them. 505 00:23:13,231 --> 00:23:15,862 Clark, you're not the enemy. 506 00:23:15,867 --> 00:23:18,031 Yeah, but I could have been. 507 00:23:18,036 --> 00:23:20,567 Look, Sam, people like me, 508 00:23:20,572 --> 00:23:22,903 without these weapons, 509 00:23:22,908 --> 00:23:24,471 we're indestructible, 510 00:23:24,476 --> 00:23:26,075 and if something like this should happen again 511 00:23:26,079 --> 00:23:29,010 without a plan in place, without a fail-safe... 512 00:23:30,450 --> 00:23:32,451 That would be the end. 513 00:23:52,430 --> 00:23:53,960 Well done, John, 514 00:23:53,965 --> 00:23:56,897 a perfect recreation of the original design. 515 00:23:56,902 --> 00:23:59,837 I believe Natalie would be proud. 516 00:24:01,206 --> 00:24:02,902 Given that your suit is complete 517 00:24:02,907 --> 00:24:05,805 and all enemy combatants are now in custody, 518 00:24:05,810 --> 00:24:08,642 may I inquire as to our new mission parameters? 519 00:24:08,647 --> 00:24:10,277 I'm still working that out. 520 00:24:10,282 --> 00:24:13,113 Perhaps another attempt to see your sister? 521 00:24:13,118 --> 00:24:14,881 You know, you're getting kind of pushy. 522 00:24:14,886 --> 00:24:17,650 I am programmed to anticipate your needs. 523 00:24:17,655 --> 00:24:19,619 Optimal psychological health requires 524 00:24:19,624 --> 00:24:23,627 the formation of interpersonal relationships. 525 00:24:23,632 --> 00:24:25,295 Hey, sorry. 526 00:24:25,300 --> 00:24:28,102 I just got home and heard voices, so... 527 00:24:30,268 --> 00:24:34,473 So you really built this thing from scratch, huh? 528 00:24:37,042 --> 00:24:38,909 Pretty amazing. 529 00:24:41,479 --> 00:24:43,944 You're a gear head? 530 00:24:43,949 --> 00:24:46,050 I don't know what I am. 531 00:24:48,219 --> 00:24:51,151 Always been an athlete, you know, so... 532 00:24:51,156 --> 00:24:53,019 Me too. 533 00:24:53,024 --> 00:24:55,322 You know, you can be more than one thing. 534 00:24:55,327 --> 00:24:57,657 Perhaps you could tell Jonathan a tale 535 00:24:57,662 --> 00:24:59,158 from your own upbringing. 536 00:24:59,163 --> 00:25:01,528 Would you please just shut down. 537 00:25:01,533 --> 00:25:04,597 Jonathan? 538 00:25:04,602 --> 00:25:06,804 Why aren't you in school? 539 00:25:13,745 --> 00:25:15,642 This better be about the statement. 540 00:25:15,647 --> 00:25:17,744 Not now, Lois. It's important. 541 00:25:17,749 --> 00:25:20,547 - What's wrong? - It's about Clark. 542 00:25:20,552 --> 00:25:23,187 I'm worried about him. 543 00:25:35,090 --> 00:25:37,090 _ 544 00:25:42,340 --> 00:25:43,737 Hey, Soph. 545 00:25:43,742 --> 00:25:46,744 Mom, is anything wrong? 546 00:25:47,579 --> 00:25:49,442 What do you mean, sweets? 547 00:25:49,447 --> 00:25:52,445 Dad asked me if I wanted to try another school. 548 00:25:52,450 --> 00:25:55,215 No, baby. Daddy was just asking. 549 00:25:55,220 --> 00:25:58,756 Hold on, okay? 550 00:26:03,294 --> 00:26:05,258 Hello. 551 00:26:05,263 --> 00:26:08,461 Oh, hey, Kya. 552 00:26:08,466 --> 00:26:09,762 Arrested? 553 00:26:09,767 --> 00:26:11,764 Jon, it's not like you to break the rules. 554 00:26:11,769 --> 00:26:14,614 I know, I know, but there's this girl, and she's a junior. 555 00:26:14,619 --> 00:26:15,915 And I don't know. I thought... 556 00:26:15,920 --> 00:26:17,484 I thought she was out of my league, you know? 557 00:26:17,488 --> 00:26:18,886 You skipped class to impress a girl? 558 00:26:18,890 --> 00:26:19,986 Well, that's the thing. 559 00:26:19,991 --> 00:26:22,088 She just wanted to talk about what happened, 560 00:26:22,093 --> 00:26:25,462 like, Edge, powers, Grandpa... 561 00:26:26,431 --> 00:26:27,760 And? 562 00:26:27,765 --> 00:26:29,395 I mean, I didn't say anything. 563 00:26:29,400 --> 00:26:30,763 We need to talk. 564 00:26:30,768 --> 00:26:33,199 Yeah, we do. Jon skipped class. 565 00:26:33,204 --> 00:26:35,068 What? Go upstairs. 566 00:26:35,073 --> 00:26:37,107 I will deal with you later. 567 00:26:40,378 --> 00:26:41,774 We can talk about him 568 00:26:41,779 --> 00:26:43,747 after we talk about what I wanna talk about. 569 00:26:45,116 --> 00:26:48,414 - You told my dad to keep 7734? - I did, I did. 570 00:26:48,419 --> 00:26:49,750 I should have talked to you first. 571 00:26:49,754 --> 00:26:52,589 Jonathan, upstairs. 572 00:26:54,158 --> 00:26:56,255 After everything we've been through... 573 00:26:56,260 --> 00:26:57,995 - I know. I know. - Why? 574 00:26:58,000 --> 00:27:00,326 Because it's the right thing to do. 575 00:27:00,331 --> 00:27:02,495 This isn't about Edge, is it? This is about you. 576 00:27:02,500 --> 00:27:04,097 Lois, I almost killed John Irons. 577 00:27:04,102 --> 00:27:06,065 - But you didn't. - Yeah, but what if I had? 578 00:27:06,070 --> 00:27:08,034 I mean, who would have been next? 579 00:27:08,039 --> 00:27:10,204 Look, I swore to protect the people of this planet. 580 00:27:10,208 --> 00:27:11,571 So far, I've done a decent job, 581 00:27:11,576 --> 00:27:13,606 but what if I was to be tricked or corrupted? 582 00:27:13,611 --> 00:27:16,880 - That will never happen. - Except that it just did. 583 00:27:17,949 --> 00:27:19,479 The people of this world deserve 584 00:27:19,484 --> 00:27:20,648 the means to defend themselves 585 00:27:20,652 --> 00:27:23,249 from the one thing I can't save them from: me. 586 00:27:23,254 --> 00:27:25,051 If weapons like that exist, 587 00:27:25,056 --> 00:27:27,286 then the wrong people will get their hands on them, 588 00:27:27,291 --> 00:27:30,327 and then what do we do? 589 00:27:33,631 --> 00:27:34,894 Not enough to skip school. 590 00:27:34,899 --> 00:27:36,729 This one has to go get arrested. 591 00:27:36,734 --> 00:27:37,964 If they're both acting out, 592 00:27:37,969 --> 00:27:39,232 we'll give them a punishment. 593 00:27:39,237 --> 00:27:40,337 I'll drive. 594 00:27:40,342 --> 00:27:42,268 - Lois, about the other thing? - What? 595 00:27:42,273 --> 00:27:43,600 I'm right. You're wrong. 596 00:27:43,605 --> 00:27:46,005 I understand why you would think that. 597 00:27:46,010 --> 00:27:47,507 Do you know what it was like 598 00:27:47,512 --> 00:27:49,308 when my dad gave John Henry Irons 599 00:27:49,313 --> 00:27:51,173 the go-ahead to fire the missile? 600 00:27:51,178 --> 00:27:52,278 I'm sorry. 601 00:27:52,283 --> 00:27:54,112 Then why risk it happening again? 602 00:27:54,117 --> 00:27:55,213 I told you because it's... 603 00:27:55,218 --> 00:27:56,550 Because it's the right thing to do. 604 00:27:56,554 --> 00:27:58,918 What does that even mean anymore, Clark? 605 00:27:58,923 --> 00:28:01,921 I lied to Chrissy today to protect our family. 606 00:28:01,926 --> 00:28:04,857 I broke my sacred role as a journalist. 607 00:28:04,862 --> 00:28:06,192 We both play fast and loose 608 00:28:06,197 --> 00:28:07,895 with journalistic integrity from time to time. 609 00:28:07,899 --> 00:28:09,896 When it comes to keeping your secret, 610 00:28:09,901 --> 00:28:11,664 not the stories we investigate. 611 00:28:11,669 --> 00:28:13,066 Yeah, but Edge is my brother. 612 00:28:13,071 --> 00:28:15,401 He's Kryptonian. This story is different. 613 00:28:15,406 --> 00:28:18,070 Why should I be okay with the military having the secret code 614 00:28:18,075 --> 00:28:19,239 to kill my husband, 615 00:28:19,244 --> 00:28:21,908 given the countless psychos who want you dead? 616 00:28:21,913 --> 00:28:24,648 It just feels like a really bad idea. 617 00:28:25,516 --> 00:28:27,180 Lois, will you please just listen... 618 00:28:27,185 --> 00:28:29,116 No, there's nothing you can say that I wanna hear, 619 00:28:29,120 --> 00:28:32,151 and now I'm angry, and I feel sorry for yelling at you, 620 00:28:32,156 --> 00:28:33,653 but I also have to stay angry 621 00:28:33,658 --> 00:28:35,289 so that I can scare the hell out of Jordan. 622 00:28:35,293 --> 00:28:37,156 So why don't you just stay here, 623 00:28:37,161 --> 00:28:38,792 and let's just both take a moment to think, 624 00:28:38,796 --> 00:28:40,094 and then we can talk about this later 625 00:28:40,098 --> 00:28:42,633 after I bail our son out of jail. 626 00:28:58,700 --> 00:29:01,595 - What were you doing? - I can't believe you, guys. 627 00:29:01,600 --> 00:29:04,698 - I can explain. - I'm so sorry. 628 00:29:04,703 --> 00:29:07,367 Lana, and you must be Jordan's mom. 629 00:29:07,372 --> 00:29:09,169 Kya, what's going on? 630 00:29:09,174 --> 00:29:11,805 They were caught trespassing out by Atlas Pond. 631 00:29:11,810 --> 00:29:13,807 Are you kidding me? 632 00:29:13,812 --> 00:29:16,342 When we were their age, we used to go there all the time. 633 00:29:16,347 --> 00:29:17,378 I don't know what to tell you 634 00:29:17,382 --> 00:29:18,702 other than it's private property. 635 00:29:20,319 --> 00:29:23,116 Deputy, if Lana didn't even know it was private property, 636 00:29:23,121 --> 00:29:24,522 then I'm sure the kids didn't either, 637 00:29:24,526 --> 00:29:26,090 and I promise you, there's a world 638 00:29:26,095 --> 00:29:27,988 of just unimaginable horror 639 00:29:27,993 --> 00:29:30,357 that awaits my son for skipping school. 640 00:29:30,362 --> 00:29:33,226 The same goes for Sarah. This will never happen again. 641 00:29:33,231 --> 00:29:35,462 Just because she let you two go with a warning 642 00:29:35,467 --> 00:29:37,065 - doesn't mean it didn't happen. - Mom... 643 00:29:37,069 --> 00:29:38,834 - Don't talk yet. - As I've been saying, 644 00:29:38,839 --> 00:29:41,201 the Cushings are the real problem here. 645 00:29:41,206 --> 00:29:43,170 Honestly, Sheriff, I was suspicious 646 00:29:43,175 --> 00:29:44,575 of Morgan Edge from day one. 647 00:29:44,580 --> 00:29:46,907 But you know Kyle, he just pushed and pushed 648 00:29:46,912 --> 00:29:49,142 until he finally got his way. 649 00:29:49,147 --> 00:29:51,578 I mean, honestly, 650 00:29:51,583 --> 00:29:54,047 we're the real victims here. 651 00:29:54,052 --> 00:29:56,016 Who knows what kind of perks 652 00:29:56,021 --> 00:29:58,656 they got from Lana's special little job. 653 00:29:59,358 --> 00:30:01,788 - Zero perks. - Lana... 654 00:30:01,793 --> 00:30:04,124 We got lied to just like everyone else. 655 00:30:04,129 --> 00:30:06,927 Just like you lied when you said you were gonna help us. 656 00:30:06,932 --> 00:30:08,662 Why don't you and I go talk somewhere else? 657 00:30:08,667 --> 00:30:11,331 You said you were gonna set the record straight, 658 00:30:11,336 --> 00:30:13,834 and all you're doing is covering your ass 659 00:30:13,839 --> 00:30:16,136 so you don't feel the blowback come election time. 660 00:30:16,141 --> 00:30:17,439 I'm doing what's best for the town. 661 00:30:17,443 --> 00:30:19,107 You're doing what's best for you 662 00:30:19,112 --> 00:30:21,176 at the expense of my family, 663 00:30:21,181 --> 00:30:24,249 and for that, shame on you. 664 00:30:30,288 --> 00:30:31,318 You okay? 665 00:30:31,323 --> 00:30:33,153 I don't know what I am right now. 666 00:30:33,158 --> 00:30:35,922 - I feel so many things. - Mostly anger, right? 667 00:30:35,927 --> 00:30:39,826 So much anger. Have you ever noticed... 668 00:30:39,831 --> 00:30:41,328 How punchable the mayor's face is? 669 00:30:41,333 --> 00:30:42,563 Yeah, I have. 670 00:30:42,568 --> 00:30:43,630 God. 671 00:30:43,635 --> 00:30:47,234 You know, he's not the only one. 672 00:30:47,239 --> 00:30:49,336 I mean, it's like this entire town 673 00:30:49,341 --> 00:30:50,737 has turned their back on us. 674 00:30:50,742 --> 00:30:52,539 They're just looking for a way to move on. 675 00:30:52,544 --> 00:30:54,875 Blaming you is easier than blaming themselves. 676 00:30:54,880 --> 00:30:57,511 Yeah, but it doesn't make it hurt any less. 677 00:30:57,516 --> 00:30:59,780 Smallville has always been there for me. 678 00:30:59,785 --> 00:31:02,182 It's why I built my life around it, 679 00:31:02,187 --> 00:31:05,519 and now I'm wishing I had a backup plan 680 00:31:05,524 --> 00:31:07,587 because I'm out there in the cold 681 00:31:07,592 --> 00:31:09,389 with no nest egg 682 00:31:09,394 --> 00:31:11,124 and no connections anywhere else. 683 00:31:11,129 --> 00:31:14,694 And I am worried about my family, Lois, 684 00:31:14,699 --> 00:31:16,927 especially when people like Mayor Dean 685 00:31:16,932 --> 00:31:18,932 are out there controlling the narrative. 686 00:31:18,937 --> 00:31:23,036 It's not right. It's not right. 687 00:31:23,041 --> 00:31:26,610 And it's not the same town I used to love. 688 00:31:32,984 --> 00:31:36,120 Go to your room. We'll talk about this later. 689 00:31:41,359 --> 00:31:43,523 Hey. 690 00:31:43,528 --> 00:31:45,863 They let them go with a warning. 691 00:31:47,900 --> 00:31:49,897 That's good. 692 00:31:49,902 --> 00:31:52,637 Jon's still up in his room. 693 00:31:54,539 --> 00:31:56,579 - We should talk about... - We need to talk about... 694 00:31:58,343 --> 00:32:00,077 You first. 695 00:32:04,483 --> 00:32:06,613 Clark, you are wrong. 696 00:32:06,618 --> 00:32:09,816 Lois, we have to have a plan. 697 00:32:09,821 --> 00:32:10,917 Why? 698 00:32:10,922 --> 00:32:12,852 Because your mind is corruptible? 699 00:32:12,857 --> 00:32:14,688 We have proof now. 700 00:32:14,693 --> 00:32:17,591 Your heart is stronger than your mind. 701 00:32:17,596 --> 00:32:19,092 No, you don't understand. 702 00:32:19,097 --> 00:32:21,194 Clark, I'm all about backup plans, 703 00:32:21,199 --> 00:32:23,763 but this one comes with major risks, 704 00:32:23,768 --> 00:32:26,366 and for a reason you've proven isn't a threat. 705 00:32:28,240 --> 00:32:30,875 That's not entirely true. 706 00:32:32,477 --> 00:32:34,645 What are you talking about? 707 00:32:40,385 --> 00:32:42,820 My dad taught me control. 708 00:32:43,955 --> 00:32:46,119 I have been controlling my powers 709 00:32:46,124 --> 00:32:47,587 every second of every day 710 00:32:47,592 --> 00:32:50,290 for almost 40 years, 711 00:32:50,295 --> 00:32:52,259 but when Zod took over, 712 00:32:52,264 --> 00:32:53,760 for the first time, 713 00:32:53,765 --> 00:32:56,767 I felt what it was like to let go. 714 00:32:58,236 --> 00:33:00,367 To really let go. 715 00:33:00,372 --> 00:33:03,537 Clark, those were Zod's emotions, not yours. 716 00:33:03,542 --> 00:33:06,306 I know, but I felt it. 717 00:33:06,311 --> 00:33:08,612 It was me. 718 00:33:09,748 --> 00:33:12,612 And I'm not saying I want this to be true. 719 00:33:12,617 --> 00:33:14,785 I wish it wasn't... 720 00:33:18,590 --> 00:33:20,820 But it felt good. 721 00:33:20,825 --> 00:33:23,623 It felt really, really good, 722 00:33:23,628 --> 00:33:25,759 and that feeling worries me. 723 00:33:25,764 --> 00:33:27,994 If there's even the slightest chance that 724 00:33:27,999 --> 00:33:32,002 I could be manipulated again with that desire to let go... 725 00:33:35,707 --> 00:33:38,943 The world needs a way to stop me. 726 00:33:39,911 --> 00:33:42,175 I don't think that will ever happen. 727 00:33:42,180 --> 00:33:44,911 - Lois... - But... 728 00:33:44,916 --> 00:33:47,981 on the off chance I'm wrong, 729 00:33:47,986 --> 00:33:51,384 and if this will make you feel better, then fine. 730 00:33:51,389 --> 00:33:52,886 Let's have a fail-safe, 731 00:33:52,891 --> 00:33:55,655 but there is no way in hell 732 00:33:55,660 --> 00:33:57,828 I'm trusting the DOD with this. 733 00:33:59,898 --> 00:34:02,762 Then we just have to find someone we can. 734 00:34:02,767 --> 00:34:04,564 You wanna run that by me again? 735 00:34:04,569 --> 00:34:06,366 I know it's a lot to ask. 736 00:34:06,371 --> 00:34:09,135 You want me and only me 737 00:34:09,140 --> 00:34:10,770 to have the capability to kill you? 738 00:34:10,775 --> 00:34:13,777 Should it become necessary, yes. 739 00:34:14,679 --> 00:34:16,209 But I know who you are now. 740 00:34:16,214 --> 00:34:19,146 I know, but this is about situations we can't predict, 741 00:34:19,151 --> 00:34:21,581 and you've seen firsthand 742 00:34:21,586 --> 00:34:23,350 the devastation I can cause this world. 743 00:34:23,355 --> 00:34:24,718 I'm trying to move on. 744 00:34:24,723 --> 00:34:27,153 Remember, now that killing you 745 00:34:27,158 --> 00:34:28,722 isn't my singular purpose in life... 746 00:34:28,727 --> 00:34:30,290 And it shouldn't be. 747 00:34:30,295 --> 00:34:32,496 John, I have no doubt you'll find your way in this world, 748 00:34:32,500 --> 00:34:36,503 but I believe you can do that and be 7734's gatekeeper. 749 00:34:37,836 --> 00:34:40,767 You came here to protect this world from me, 750 00:34:40,772 --> 00:34:42,973 that's what I'm asking you to do. 751 00:34:47,279 --> 00:34:48,879 I'll call Sam. 752 00:34:51,620 --> 00:34:54,120 _ 753 00:35:00,192 --> 00:35:03,523 Wasn't expecting to see you. 754 00:35:03,528 --> 00:35:05,558 I owe you an apology. 755 00:35:05,563 --> 00:35:07,831 Kinda busy, Lois. 756 00:35:09,634 --> 00:35:12,636 You were right. I lied. 757 00:35:14,172 --> 00:35:17,003 My dad is hiding something, and I can't betray his trust. 758 00:35:17,008 --> 00:35:19,739 This story is bigger than you or your dad. 759 00:35:19,744 --> 00:35:21,975 We have a responsibility to the people. 760 00:35:21,980 --> 00:35:23,710 This town is falling apart. 761 00:35:23,715 --> 00:35:25,812 Believe me, I know. 762 00:35:25,817 --> 00:35:27,647 People are tearing each other down, 763 00:35:27,652 --> 00:35:29,916 looking for someone to blame, and if we do nothing, 764 00:35:29,921 --> 00:35:32,686 we are as responsible for its downfall as anyone else. 765 00:35:32,691 --> 00:35:34,587 If only there was something we could do. 766 00:35:34,592 --> 00:35:36,155 I can't write this story. 767 00:35:36,160 --> 00:35:39,330 I'm too close to it to be objective... 768 00:35:41,032 --> 00:35:42,833 But you can. 769 00:35:51,709 --> 00:35:55,041 It's a statement... from your dad. 770 00:35:55,046 --> 00:35:57,043 He wouldn't go on the record about everything, 771 00:35:57,048 --> 00:35:59,045 but this is enough to tell most of the story 772 00:35:59,050 --> 00:36:01,815 and to focus the blame where it belongs: 773 00:36:01,820 --> 00:36:03,687 on Morgan Edge. 774 00:36:05,724 --> 00:36:07,787 This was really messed up, Lois. 775 00:36:07,792 --> 00:36:09,089 I know. 776 00:36:09,094 --> 00:36:11,091 I hope that I can earn back your trust. 777 00:36:15,633 --> 00:36:17,764 What are you doing there? 778 00:36:17,769 --> 00:36:19,532 I'm not alone. 779 00:36:19,537 --> 00:36:23,403 All this time I've been without anyone of my kind, 780 00:36:23,408 --> 00:36:25,138 alone, Father, 781 00:36:25,143 --> 00:36:27,374 for years. 782 00:36:27,379 --> 00:36:28,842 How could you not tell me? 783 00:36:28,847 --> 00:36:31,010 He is of no consequence to you. 784 00:36:31,015 --> 00:36:32,646 He's from the house of El. He's my... 785 00:36:32,651 --> 00:36:34,047 He's your brother, yes, 786 00:36:34,052 --> 00:36:36,149 by bloodline only, 787 00:36:36,154 --> 00:36:38,618 a pathetic treasonous bloodline. 788 00:36:38,623 --> 00:36:40,420 He's become a hero, Father. 789 00:36:40,425 --> 00:36:42,226 He is nothing! 790 00:36:43,061 --> 00:36:46,259 - I'll find another way. - You will do no such thing. 791 00:36:46,264 --> 00:36:47,694 When I find the Eradicator, 792 00:36:47,699 --> 00:36:50,263 - I'll show him what we can do. - Tal, no. 793 00:36:50,268 --> 00:36:51,698 I'll make myself known to him, 794 00:36:51,703 --> 00:36:53,900 give him what he's been here without as well. 795 00:36:53,905 --> 00:36:55,001 Tal, listen to me. 796 00:36:55,006 --> 00:36:58,071 I don't need to do this your way, Father. 797 00:36:58,076 --> 00:37:00,173 You are going to ruin the resurrection. 798 00:37:00,178 --> 00:37:02,709 I'm not; I'm just not going to die to do it! 799 00:37:02,714 --> 00:37:05,749 My way is the only way! 800 00:37:08,686 --> 00:37:10,817 Tal, Tal? 801 00:37:10,822 --> 00:37:13,253 Tal, what are you doing? No! 802 00:37:35,847 --> 00:37:38,978 Your way is the only way. 803 00:37:38,983 --> 00:37:41,051 Goodbye, Father. 804 00:37:53,800 --> 00:37:56,095 I don't really know what I'm supposed to say here. 805 00:37:56,100 --> 00:37:57,730 You could start with an apology. 806 00:37:57,735 --> 00:38:00,335 I'm sorry the cops got all aggro 807 00:38:00,340 --> 00:38:01,770 about us going to the lake. 808 00:38:01,775 --> 00:38:04,506 You know, forget the trespassing, Sarah. 809 00:38:04,511 --> 00:38:06,842 You ditched school. That's unacceptable. 810 00:38:06,847 --> 00:38:10,179 I'm supposed to sit in class while people talk about me? 811 00:38:10,184 --> 00:38:11,247 About you? 812 00:38:11,252 --> 00:38:14,249 Everyone blames us about Edge, and I'm over it, okay? 813 00:38:14,254 --> 00:38:15,884 So please just ground me. 814 00:38:15,889 --> 00:38:18,518 I'm not exactly dying to go out there in this sad little town 815 00:38:18,523 --> 00:38:21,523 with these vindictive closed-minded garbage people. 816 00:38:21,528 --> 00:38:25,060 You know what? Let's just call it a night. 817 00:38:25,065 --> 00:38:27,462 Start fresh tomorrow, okay? 818 00:38:27,467 --> 00:38:29,602 - Yeah. - Yeah. 819 00:38:39,213 --> 00:38:40,509 Teenagers. 820 00:38:42,182 --> 00:38:44,357 You should have seen the look 821 00:38:44,362 --> 00:38:46,749 on Mayor Dean's face. 822 00:38:46,754 --> 00:38:49,785 He knows he was wrong. 823 00:38:49,790 --> 00:38:53,222 Yeah, well, he's got to cover his own hide. 824 00:38:53,227 --> 00:38:55,958 It's only gonna get worse, isn't it? 825 00:39:01,702 --> 00:39:04,666 Maybe you're right, Kyle. 826 00:39:04,671 --> 00:39:07,369 Maybe we just pack up 827 00:39:07,374 --> 00:39:10,776 and get as far away from here as we can. 828 00:39:16,350 --> 00:39:19,381 We're gonna be all right. 829 00:39:19,386 --> 00:39:22,084 Do you have any idea how much trouble you're in? 830 00:39:22,089 --> 00:39:23,719 You can't just skip school. 831 00:39:23,724 --> 00:39:25,721 I don't care if you're mooning over Sarah Cushing 832 00:39:25,726 --> 00:39:27,990 or coming home to build robots with John Henry. 833 00:39:27,995 --> 00:39:29,791 - Mooning? - It's a warsuit. 834 00:39:29,796 --> 00:39:31,493 Look, guys, you've been through a lot. 835 00:39:31,498 --> 00:39:33,328 You wanna blow off some steam, I get it. 836 00:39:33,333 --> 00:39:37,032 But there are rules, and you do not disrespect your teachers 837 00:39:37,037 --> 00:39:39,234 by ignoring the work they put into your classes. 838 00:39:39,239 --> 00:39:41,574 - We're sorry. - Really sorry. 839 00:39:42,409 --> 00:39:43,839 You want to try saying that 840 00:39:43,844 --> 00:39:45,511 a little more convincingly, please? 841 00:39:46,313 --> 00:39:48,475 - I'm sorry. - I'm sorry. 842 00:39:48,479 --> 00:39:49,578 Thank you. 843 00:39:49,583 --> 00:39:51,079 Now things are finally calming down, 844 00:39:51,084 --> 00:39:52,781 so when you're done being grounded, 845 00:39:52,786 --> 00:39:55,017 you guys can go back to being normal teenagers, 846 00:39:55,022 --> 00:39:58,591 and believe me, small towns are actually a lot of fun. 847 00:40:02,896 --> 00:40:05,861 All right. Go to bed. Now. 848 00:40:14,041 --> 00:40:17,210 What? 849 00:40:18,312 --> 00:40:20,375 "Small towns are a lot of fun". 850 00:40:20,380 --> 00:40:22,944 Just trying to give them something to look forward to. 851 00:40:22,949 --> 00:40:25,080 - Sounds vaguely provocative. - Oh, does it? 852 00:40:25,085 --> 00:40:28,116 And you're still not sold on the small towns? 853 00:40:28,121 --> 00:40:30,252 I'm sold on my small town guy. 854 00:40:30,257 --> 00:40:32,621 Hmm. I can live with that. 855 00:40:39,132 --> 00:40:40,762 How long ago did this start? 856 00:40:40,767 --> 00:40:42,698 A couple of minutes, sir. 857 00:40:45,105 --> 00:40:47,202 Send in a team to check it out. 858 00:41:06,994 --> 00:41:08,623 - His vitals? - They're gone, sir. 859 00:41:08,628 --> 00:41:10,630 We're not registering anything. 860 00:41:17,704 --> 00:41:19,872 Maximize that Kryptonite field. 861 00:41:36,924 --> 00:41:38,186 Get them out of there. 862 00:42:23,937 --> 00:42:25,638 Edge. 863 00:42:55,068 --> 00:42:57,599 He's gone. 864 00:42:57,604 --> 00:43:00,640 Then where the hell did he go? 865 00:43:13,053 --> 00:43:14,983 You had one mission. 866 00:43:14,988 --> 00:43:16,651 - One mission. - One mission. 867 00:43:16,656 --> 00:43:19,521 And you veered from it because you are weak. 868 00:43:19,526 --> 00:43:21,056 - Weak. - Weak. 869 00:43:21,061 --> 00:43:23,191 You shall not veer from it any longer. 870 00:43:23,196 --> 00:43:25,927 Now go and complete what you were sent here to do. 871 00:43:25,932 --> 00:43:28,296 - Become the Eradicator. - Become the Eradicator. 872 00:43:28,301 --> 00:43:30,532 - Become the Eradicator. - Become the Eradicator. 873 00:43:30,537 --> 00:43:33,035 Become the Eradicator! 874 00:43:33,040 --> 00:43:36,171 Or know that you are the sole reason 875 00:43:36,176 --> 00:43:38,644 Krypton was lost.