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Chocolate tart and raspberry sauce. Oh, Uncle Mike, no.

Well, maybe I could move into my gym for a month.

Oh, this is fantastic.

He does all the baking himself.

Lately, it's more of a hobby than a job.

I just don't understand what's happened to this neighborhood.

Well, the neighborhood's in transition, getting more eclectic.

It's kind of like Saigon without the jets.

Oh, you better get some water on that.

Dab, don't wipe.

Excuse me?

Man, you just stepped over the line. You're going down.

You're the only one going anywhere.

And I hope for your sake you don't mind showering in groups.

That little punk tried to burn me out. Can't prove that, man.

Can't prove nothing.

Because nobody saw a thing.

I did.

He's part of the local gang, the Skins.

I'm going to call the police.

Get your shoes off and get comfortable, sweetie. Last time I called, it took him

two hours.

Hi, I'd like to report an arson. This is Lois Lane.

They put me on hold.

Lois Lane.

You're Lois Lane?

Have we met?

Oh, no, we ain't met.

It's just funny because, uh, you're dead.

I mean, I know you're walking around and everything, lady, but trust me. Go out

and pick yourself a nice grave.

And from what I hear, pick it out fast.

all that crime out there and look what we have in here a donut commercial um

excuse me is one of you clark kent uh i am mason drake deputy d .a

i'd like to see if you're willing to testify against baby rage baby

rage wonder where they crime that

Um, you must be Mike Lane? Yeah. I'm very sorry about what happened to your

restaurant. Well, thanks, but you're going to have to do a lot more than that

get me to pull out.

And you are?

Lois Lane.

I'm the one that called the police.

That kid also threatened Lois. Clark, he was just trying to scare me. Well, now

it's my turn to scare him with your help.

Whatever I saw, I will tell in court in the street.

Mason.

Um...

Call my office in the morning so we can arrange a deposition.

And if you need to reach me during off hours, my home phone's on the back.

Thank you.

Subtle. And I'll have Superman get in touch with you.

Oh, Superman. Right, I guess I have to talk to him, don't I?

Most people consider that an honor.

Well, I guess I'm not most people.

Clark, we'll talk soon?

Yeah.

Come on.

We're going to find out why these cops are slowing down all of a sudden.

Bye, Uncle Mike. You go get them, honey.

Oh, you have that I have a plan look in your eyes.

We're going to talk to my source in the commissioner's office. If anybody can

help us, he can't... Ow!

What? The bug just bit me.

It really hurts.

You all right?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Good afternoon.

May I have your attention, please?

Good people of Metropolis, I'm Perry White, editor of the Daily Planet.

Thank you, thank you. And with me today is Mr. Bill Church, who's chairman of

the Cost Mart discount chain.

He's asked me to make the announcement that his company and the Daily Planet

co -sponsoring a charity ball for the Urban Redevelopment Fund.

And now I think Bill has a few words to say to everybody. Come on up here, Bill.

Thank you, Perry.

I just want to say how glad I am to be part of this great city.

We're not just here to do business.

We're here to be part of your lives.

Thank you.

Boy, this is a bargain hunter dream.

Jimmy, you got a girl on your mind?

How'd you know?

Oh, it's just a wild guess.

So what's the problem?

Her name's Kelly. I really like her. I think she likes me.

Been out twice.

Third date, huh?

Do I keep on that same road or do I make a U -turn?

Man, you're batting a thousand.

Now, see, love is tricky. Got to think of it like a jungle river.

Exotic, treacherous, beautiful, but uncharted.

Reach up to grab a mango off a tree and you're just as likely to get your arm

ripped off by a jaguar.

Now, think of me as a jungle guide.

Been down that river.

many times before.

One who knows every rock and rapid twist.

Chief, I'm a little lost. Are you saying I should call her or what?

What I'm saying is, trust me, Jenny.

Trust me.

Overseas operatives are online and standing by, Mr. Church.

What's the latest on the election?

The minister wants 500 ,000 for the endorsement. That's a lot of money for a

speech and a handshake.

What are his vulnerabilities? A 12 -year -old daughter.

Offer him 150.

If he doesn't accept it, take a picture of his daughter walking to school.

Show it to him.

Then offer him nothing.

Done.

How's the Metropolis franchise coming?

I'll let you know. We'll pick this up in ten minutes.

Overseas conference call terminated.

Hello, Martin.

It's the church.

I know.

They're upset about Baby Ridge.

You see this pill?

High blood pressure.

The doctor says get it under control.

Less stress in your life.

Delegate. I am delegating.

And my blood pressure is not going down.

What were they... What were they doing setting fires in the middle of the day

with witnesses around?

I'll be honest.

He and the Skins are a little difficult to control.

Of all the humanity on this planet, you picked them.

You make it work.

I'll cut them loose.

But don't walk in here with excuses that are going to upset my doctor.

Yes, sir.

I don't need to tell you that we're at a very crucial point in the Metropolis

franchise. We can't afford to be out in the open until Superman is taken care

of. I've got good news on that front.

The plan's just gone online. You say go, and everything's in play.

So... Go already.

Maybe he didn't get your message. He got it.

Maybe he ignored it.

I didn't.

Thanks for coming.

You must be Kent.

So, Lois, you want to know about the South Side?

What can you tell me?

You better be sure you want to know.

Once you cross into this, there's no going back. We're sure.

It began with Southside Precinct's budgets being cut.

Then men transferred, equipment sabotaged, cops paid to look the other

Why? Think about it.

What happens when a good neighborhood goes bad?

People want to move.

Prices go down.

Whole blocks go on the market for pennies on the dollar. Very good.

Who's behind all this?

I want to help.

Bad cops make a bad city. But my neck's a little too far out on this as it is.

You've got to give me something.

See if this leads you somewhere.

Don't call me again.

By the way, you didn't say if you liked my new mustache.

He wasn't kidding when he said this was big.

These reports are true.

Half the major cities in the world might have been infiltrated by this

organization.

The Australian press even nicknamed it Intergang.

Look what happened to the reporter.

Fatal car accident.

Superman. Police investigated.

I'm contacting you on a hypersonic frequency that only you and a few bats

hear. This is incredible.

I don't know where you spent your off hours.

But if I were you, I'd be at the Arboretum Duck Pond inside of three

Why hasn't anyone ever gone after these guys? Or someone is going to die.

Clark?

Hello?

Lois, I just remembered I have an errand to do. I'll be right back.

Hey there.

Martin Snell. Good to meet you.

I bet you're wondering how I made that little person to person.

Superman, let's talk.

Nice little piece of equipment, huh?

This is your idea of a joke.

You're going to need a lawyer.

No, I won't, because A, I am a lawyer, and B, this is no joke. I'll even give

you the name of the person who's going to die. I think you know her.

Lois Lane?

I'd say she's got about, ooh, ten seconds.

Think you could get there in time.

Lock on the target.

Five. Target unlocked.

Four.

Three. Signal good. Stand by launch.

Two. Weapons free.

One.

Fire. Go.

Targeting two.

Four seconds to impact.

What is this?

Somebody's idea of a sick joke.

It's only paint.

Don't worry. They won't bother you again.

I just wanted to get your attention so we could have a talk.

You get that look on your face.

You remind me of a few judges I know.

You're going to lift me up again?

Okay.

To the chase.

Like everyone else on Earth.

You've got me dazzled. I'm a big fan. Numero uno.

So I don't want you to stop being the man of steel because it's a beautiful

thing. It gives us all hope. But what my partners and I do want is for you to

stay out of our business.

I don't take orders.

Fine. Call it a suggestion.

A very strong suggestion.

Face it.

You got your little red shorts caught in a bad combo of high tech and close

friends. Even you can't be in two places at once. But our bullets can.

So, where does that leave us?

Let's ask the D .A. Oh, sure, you can take me in. You're Superman, and I'm

a guy from Paramus, New Jersey.

But do that, and two things happen.

A, someone you care about dies, and B, my replacement steps right in. Now, you

don't want A, and I don't want B, so I think what you need is a little attitude

adjustment. And by that, I mean...

You'll be the best Superman you can be. Street crime, wipe it out.

Terrorists, kick their butts.

Carjackers, hey, I drive a Ferrari. Put those guys in orbit.

But stay out of the South Side.

I don't care if it's a cat chasing a mouse. You flash cape in that part of

You're looking at an all -expenses -paid education in bereavement.

Are we clear?

On one thing, this is not over.

Man of steel, will of iron.

You gotta love it, Mr.

Church.

Thank you for the statement. We'll be in touch if we need you. I just want you

to know that whatever I can do to help the DA... Like I said, we'll be in

I'd be more than willing to testify against a baby raid.

I don't think so.

Have I done something to offend you? Do you have a license to chase criminals?

Do you ever read them their rights?

If you hurt someone, are you insured?

Where do you live? Do you work? Who are you?

I can't tell you that.

Exactly. Hey, big guy.

Uh, Nathan, can I talk to you a second?

This is just not my day.

Superman! Hi!

Hi, Lois.

Funny, he's a lot shorter in person than you'd think.

You know, I don't know what your problem... Clark, hi.

Hi. Sorry I'm late.

You're not late, but I'm afraid that I just got called in on a double homicide

downtown, so we're going to have to postpone our deposition.

Can I call you and reschedule?

Sure, yeah.

Well, if you can spare a few seconds, we would like to talk to you about

something else we found out.

Let's walk.

We have a pretty good lead on what's really happening in the South Side.

Ever heard of Intergang?

Tell me what you've learned.

It seems they just acquire companies, other criminal operations, even

government. They just swallow them whole and start running them, always from a

distance, hidden. You think they're funding the skins, don't you?

Yes, I do. Our source thinks they've infiltrated the police, but he won't

us names.

If I can think of anything that will help you or your uncle, I will be in

Talk soon?

Yeah.

I don't know about her.

And what is her problem with Superman?

Important man.

Got a match?

Who's the greasy creep in the silk suit?

Martin Snell.

A certain source of mine says that he's a lawyer for Intergang. And now he's a

lawyer for Baby Ray.

Interesting.

Hi, Kelly.

It's Jimmy.

Listen, I know we said we might do something this weekend, but my boss has

got me on assignment all weekend.

Yeah, all night Friday.

Yeah, all day Saturday, too.

Sunday, a picnic?

Really?

No, I didn't know there were nude beaches that close by.

That sounds great.

But he's got me working all day Sunday, too.

Yeah.

Yeah, he's killing me.

I'll call you, though.

Okay? Bye, Kelly.

I don't know, Chief. I don't like lying to her like that. You're not lying.

I'm going to work your butt off this weekend.

Still, I don't... Jimmy, what makes gold so valuable?

Makes good fillings? No, because it's rare.

You're going to make yourself a valued commodity by making yourself rare.

Trust me, son.

Hey, look at this.

What? Checking public records on Martin Snell. Five years ago, he was staff

counsel for Bill Church.

The cost market?

Worked in corporate acquisitions, responsible for buying up overseas

I wonder... Oh, now this is interesting.

Cross -graph what we know about the spread of Intergang with the spread of

Cosmarts around the world.

Everywhere Intergang has gotten a foothold, there's a Cosmart.

Okay.

Let's pull up the police files on Bill Church.

See, nothing. Not even a parking ticket.

So he's never been caught.

Neither was Lex Luthor till the end.

He may be on to something, but I really think Martin Snell is the guy to nail

here. I think we should just stay on him, okay?

Okay, kids.

Comp tickets for the charity ball.

Make sure you invite people that know how to dress.

And don't mind dancing close.

We're going to have a great time.

Uncle Mike, you have my beeper number. So if you can't get a hold of the

call me and I'll get a hold of them.

Okay.

Here.

Lois, you've been targeted by inner gang.

The paint bullets.

It was a warning to you, to Jimmy, but mostly to me.

If I try to bring them down, if I even show my face on the south side, the next

bullets they fire are real.

And you are pretty visible.

I mean, it's not as if you could go undercover.

Unless... Thank you, Lois.

Hi.

Hi.

I was in the neighborhood and thought we could go over some

facts.

Sure. Come on in.

Let me throw a shirt on real quick.

No. I mean, that's all right, because if it would make you uncomfortable,

because it's, you know, it's...

It's very warm in here.

Yeah, definitely.

Yeah, this is much better.

So?

So.

New item we're thinking of carrying in the stores.

The swing cane.

Guaranteed to improve your putting for 49 bucks.

39. So, Martin, it's the latest on the south side.

All right.

Our silent partners have acquired everything highlighted in green.

The yellow areas are in negotiation.

And that red dot there?

That restaurant owner, Mike Lane.

There's everything we've got on him.

Hmm. Closest family and niece, Lois. Hmm.

Small world.

An ex -Marine lieutenant trying to establish a beachhead. Well, if he

only knew that in a year from now, the city council is going to be passing

legislation on offshore gambling, and we'll have hotels, casinos,

And restaurants.

Cash businesses to hide all the taxes I can't pay.

You'd think if he knew that, that he'd still be trying to hold on to that

cafe.

You think so?

Do him.

Have the skins do him.

Don't let it trail back to us.

Make it look like a gang vendetta.

Big, messy, loud.

Do them.

You're going to make a great witness.

I appreciate that.

In my line of work, you don't see very much bravery.

I'm just telling the truth. There's nothing too brave about that.

Well, I'm sure you're not flying around with a big red F on your chest bragging

about what a hero you are.

You heard Superman brag?

Well, no, not in so many words.

Oh, look, I know that he's a friend of yours, and no one can deny that he's

a lot of really good things, but you're ten times the man he is.

I mean, you're an ordinary guy.

You're getting ready to stand up to this huge criminal organization.

It takes guts.

I'd like to see Superman try that without his cape on.

Well, maybe you will.

Um, would... Would you like to have lunch?

To discuss the case?

No.

Oh.

Yeah.

Lunch would be good.

Lois. I, um, dug a little deeper and I found something else out about church.

Well, come on in.

I can't stay, but, uh... You should look at this.

Mason Drake used to work under Snell for Church's Acquisition. What?

Why are you so upset?

I'm just surprised.

It's Uncle Mike. He's in trouble.

Take care.

Old man's got a little kick to him, huh?

Let's see what you got. Come on. Come on.

You have the right to remain silent.

Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.

You have the right to an attorney. You can have a court attorney.

One will be provided for you.

Do you understand these rights as I have just explained them to you?

Officer, that sounds like a yes.

I'm going to go and call for backup.

Yeah. Sounds like it's already on its way.

Look, she's dirty. Show me the proof.

You don't have any proof on Snell, and you're willing to go after him.

That's different, Lois. I told you I have a source.

I'll tell you what's different. When Snell bats his eyes, you don't get quite

giddy. Wait, are you jealous?

What? No, I'm not jealous. We're friends, and we're partners, and

do in your own time is... Yeah?

Whatever you do, I don't care, except when it affects our job.

How is it affecting our job to say that I disagree?

To say that you have no proof that Church is the head of Intergang, and

therefore no proof that just because Mason worked for Church that she's part

Intergang. We've got to stay on track.

You're not saying stay on track. You're saying stay away from your girlfriend.

But she is not my girlfriend. Well, whatever she is, she's got you finger

-wrapped and blindfolded. You know, if anybody's blind around here, it's you.

What is that supposed to mean?

What did it mean?

I don't even know.

Just one of those things that sounded good at the time, but once I got into

elevator, I couldn't figure out what it meant.

Freud would say it's a subconscious desire in search of a context.

And Jung would dismiss it as an anger -induced synaptic anomaly.

Adult education.

It's a beautiful thing.

The real question is, Who is this woman, and are you interested in her?

Yeah, I think so.

But that's the other weird part.

Mason likes me, or Clark, but she hates Superman, which is kind of confusing

because Lois loves Superman but only likes Clark.

Mason likes Clark, but in a different way than Lois. And Mason hates Superman

a way that's different from anybody.

I've been afraid something like this was going to happen.

What?

You're beginning to talk about yourself in the third person.

It's all this pressure. That's why I started taking the psych class. And not

moment too soon.

Martha, the boy has two gorgeous women running after him. This does not rate

high on the list of world problems.

That's true, but let's not forget that Mason may be an agent of Intergang.

Well, nobody's perfect, son.

How about a piece of pie?

I guess we're just going to have to talk about this.

You seem pretty upset after that blow -up with Clark.

Harry, he's letting his feelings for a woman get in the way of our story.

And?

And... And... It's unprofessional, and... And?

And... I don't like it.

And I don't even know why I don't like it.

Oh. Well, it sounds like to me that you're just going to have to... Figure

out. Now, Clark is a very nice man, but when you get right down to it, a nice

man is still just a man.

Perry, Clark is my best friend, and I don't want to lose him. Oh,

honey, you're not going to lose him. Oh, you two may have a bump or two down the

road, but things are going to work out.

You'll see.

Hey, Clark.

Hey, Mike.

I'm meeting Mason here for lunch. Yeah, she's right over there.

I guess he's chairing the Urban Redevelopment Fund.

Mason asked him to come down here and spread a little of the wealth around.

Guy's got to be the world's nicest billionaire.

I'll get you some menus.

Thanks.

Hi. Hi.

I see you brought your ex -boss down.

Bill? How did you know he was my ex -boss?

Is it a secret?

No, I just don't remember mentioning it. Lois and I have been following a series

of leads.

From Baby Rage to Martin Snell.

From Snell to Intergang.

From Intergang to Bill Church.

Wait, wait. From Bill Church. You're having lunch with me to find out if I'm

part of Intergang? No. To ask if my former boss is the head of Intergang?

I never said head.

Bill Church is a friend of mine.

Martin Snell is a professional acquaintance. And the next time you want

interview me for a story, call my office and make an appointment.

Mason, wait.

I'll see you in court.

This is just not my week.

And after you saw the defendant start the fire?

Superman flew down, apprehended him, and then put the fire out.

Thank you, Mr. Kent.

No further questions.

Now?

No questions at this time.

You're excused, Mr. Kent.

Now, you're not bound to regret it.

Lois.

I owe you an apology. No, I owe you an apology. I should have lost my temper.

Well, you're entitled to. I mean, I lose mine once every what?

Three, four minutes.

Anyway.

Hey, what's going on?

New evidence seems to indicate that the officers who arrested the defendant did

not properly apprise him of his Miranda rights.

And the warrant issued to search his house did not have the correct address

it. Ms. Drake, your office personally issued the warrant.

There must be some mistake.

If so, I'll grant you 24 hours to investigate this matter internally and

the charges.

Otherwise, I'll have no choice but to declare the arrest invalid and set the

defendant free.

Sorry, Mason.

Better luck next time.

It's all her. She set it up.

She's... in with Church and Snell, how much more evidence do you need?

Tonight.

What?

You go home, you call her tonight.

Gee, don't you think it's a little late to be calling her? You'll wake her up.

You'll tell her you're sorry you're calling after midnight, but all of a

you got this.

inexplicable urge to hear her voice.

Now, she'll be half dreaming, half listening when you tell her you have

to this magical ball.

And it'll pick her up this Saturday at 8.

Chief, does this mean I have to buy a tie?

You're the best police source I have. I need the names or the case is going to

get tossed out and my uncle... No, don't hang up. Just listen to...

Faith at lowest.

We're at a... dead end maybe not

that case gets thrown out and my office

is implicated i could get disbarred and i want to get to the bottom of this as

much as you do but i don't know who to trust anymore seems to be going around

these days i guess if you want trust you have to start by giving it

this is everything my office has on inner gang And my personal files on

Snell.

I think we should do it.

If we combine what we both know, it can't possibly get any worse, can it?

You have a point.

Careful. Sounds like the bug that bit me. Still hurts.

Nice get.

I'm going to go let it out the window.

What, all of a sudden you're a Buddhist?

We broke another needle and this guy can't.

Now I can't get the probe to fly.

I have to go.

Where? You guys stay here. It won't take long.

What won't take long?

The thing that I have to do in the place that I'll be back from in just one

second.

But you do that a lot.

Constantly.

That's weird.

The drone's heading this way.

But I haven't called it.

So that's how your bullets always find their targets.

A genetic tag injected by needle.

What is it?

Radioisotope? Mm -hmm.

Looks like your plan's not going too well, Martin.

Now stop bugging people.

Okay.

You want a butthead?

Here comes the headache.

Superman, did you just save me from something?

Uh -huh. Do I want to know what it was?

No.

I'm looking for a deal.

Really? Try Cosmo. Shut up and listen for once, Martin. You might actually

something. Well, aren't we, Frosty the Snow Queen. You got one minute. If you

bore me, I'll bill you.

Those reporters, Kent and Lane, have a deep throat in the police department.

I'm awfully sorry, Counselor. I have absolutely no knowledge of this.

You have a leak, Martin.

This deep throat of Lois Lane's is one of your guys on Intergang's payroll.

I'd say right about now you really want to get rid of this guy.

That can make it happen.

Mason, is the good little girl crossing over to the bad side of the street?

Here's the name of your two -timing cop.

For sale.

One -time only offer.

How much?

Your Honor?

It's just now.

What do you pay your cops?

$5 ,000 a month.

A little extra here and there for special favors.

We can probably do a little better for you. I mean, you are a college graduate.

Your plan worked? My plan worked.

I love saying those words.

You are a college graduate.

So how about seventh hour month?

Your Honor, it's clear to me that the voice on that recording is that of an

actor hired to impersonate me.

Really? I'd love to hear his brand, though.

But for the moment, we're going to assume that was you, which does not bode

for your future as an attorney or a free man.

And as for the defendant, Daniel Anthony Bell, a .k .a. Baby Rage, you're going

to trial.

Sorry, Martin.

Better luck next time.

Uncle Mike, everybody's raving about the food.

They're all asking about your restaurant.

Yeah, well, it's pretty amazing how fast things are turning around.

No more gangs.

No more slow cops, thanks to the articles you two wrote. I guess

behind the inner gang doesn't like the spotlight much.

There goes a great guy.

Sorry, but I don't think so.

And we're going to prove it, partner.

Just wait.

Well, son, can I meet her?

Oh, sure, Chief.

Just hop a plane to Switzerland. That's where her new boyfriend lives.

The one who cheered her up while I was ignoring her.

Jimmy, you know what a man needs at a time like this.

A baseball bat and an alibi?

A philosophy.

See, I neglected to tell you that love is most like a big casino.

Flashing lights, free drinks, Wayne Newton.

Plenty to distract a player from what's really going on. But sometimes when you

throw them big dice in casino love, well, you crap out.

Sorry, sir.

There's something I need to know, Bill.

I have a feeling this is going to be a professional question.

We're bringing charges against Martin now.

I thought I'd ask you first, off the record, if you have any business

with him. And I'll answer you on the record. No, I never had any business

Martin.

I'm sorry, I had to ask.

Of course you did.

Now, you just run along and enjoy the party, my dear.

Excuse me, Lois. Do you mind if I cut in?

Of course not.

I must warn you, I dip suddenly and I dip deeply.

I'll stay alert.

Are you two all right?

We're fine.

Mason's not really so bad.

She's a little pushy, but she's obviously so desperate, who can blame

I think what you said is right.

No matter what happens, I'll never lose Clark.

Oh. I warned you.

Dropped in to say thank you for your advice the other night.

You're welcome, officer.

My uncle's been wanting me to find out who that cop was so he could bake him a

cake.

Well, tell him that I retired from the force.

And I'll keep an eye out for him.

And you.

I know.

Would you, um...

That sounds nice.

I love this song.

Do you? I've been thinking. I don't know that much about you.

What kind of music you like.

What your favorite color.

This isn't dancing.

It's not.

This is.