1 00:00:15,783 --> 00:00:18,411 They're inside already. 2 00:00:27,161 --> 00:00:31,257 - I don't believe this. - I know. Isn't it awesome? A rave in a cave. 3 00:00:31,432 --> 00:00:33,229 Why didn't you tell me it was here? 4 00:00:33,400 --> 00:00:36,233 I didn't know. I just downloaded the directions. 5 00:00:36,403 --> 00:00:38,166 Clark's gonna go crazy. 6 00:00:38,339 --> 00:00:40,500 What is his obsession with these caves? 7 00:00:40,674 --> 00:00:43,074 I don't know. I think Kyla really got to him. 8 00:00:43,244 --> 00:00:48,079 - I better give him call, give him a heads-up. - These caves survived hundreds of years. 9 00:00:48,249 --> 00:00:51,412 I don't think a little Moby's gonna hurt them. Okay? 10 00:00:51,585 --> 00:00:53,678 Let's go. 11 00:00:54,054 --> 00:00:55,419 Come on! 12 00:01:19,613 --> 00:01:21,513 Excuse me. 13 00:01:22,249 --> 00:01:23,910 Hey, excuse me. 14 00:01:24,485 --> 00:01:27,886 Can you please step off the walls. The paintings. 15 00:01:32,359 --> 00:01:35,556 Pete, I really don't think they care about the cave paintings. 16 00:01:35,729 --> 00:01:39,130 Yeah, but, Chloe, these pictographs are sacred. 17 00:01:42,303 --> 00:01:46,501 I'm sorry, do you guys know that the clay doesn't wash out of your clothes? 18 00:01:50,477 --> 00:01:52,911 Just gotta hit them where it hurts. 19 00:02:06,994 --> 00:02:08,859 Travis, what are you doing? 20 00:02:09,029 --> 00:02:12,590 Taking my shot. I always thought you were hot. 21 00:02:13,233 --> 00:02:15,030 I think you're kind of wasted. 22 00:02:15,202 --> 00:02:18,194 No, I'm just high on life. 23 00:02:25,045 --> 00:02:29,243 Chloe, did I just see you making out with your chem-lab partner? 24 00:02:33,687 --> 00:02:35,780 - Travis! - Hey, get down from there! 25 00:02:46,133 --> 00:02:47,691 Hey, get down from there! 26 00:02:52,072 --> 00:02:54,165 This is hopeless. 27 00:03:13,794 --> 00:03:18,629 I'm invincible! 28 00:04:49,623 --> 00:04:51,113 Pete! 29 00:04:52,292 --> 00:04:53,953 What are you doing? You nuts? 30 00:04:54,127 --> 00:04:58,029 - Just out taking a little spin. - Without your helmet, like a wild man. 31 00:04:58,365 --> 00:05:00,629 You could have hurt someone, most likely yourself. 32 00:05:00,801 --> 00:05:03,167 Yeah, that's a rush. 33 00:05:06,373 --> 00:05:09,342 Chloe told me what happened. Sorry I wasn't there to back you up. 34 00:05:09,509 --> 00:05:12,842 Hey, you're never more alive than the moment before you die. 35 00:05:13,013 --> 00:05:14,310 At least Travis had that. 36 00:05:16,249 --> 00:05:18,513 - Hey, you feeling okay? - I feel great. 37 00:05:19,586 --> 00:05:22,384 If you want to talk about what happened, I'm here for you. 38 00:05:22,689 --> 00:05:24,589 Clark, all you ever do is talk. 39 00:05:24,758 --> 00:05:27,226 For a guy who can't get hurt, you never take any risk. 40 00:05:28,528 --> 00:05:30,496 That's not true. 41 00:05:31,698 --> 00:05:34,223 What about with Lana? Now that Fordman's toast... 42 00:05:42,075 --> 00:05:43,372 Besides, it's not that easy. 43 00:05:43,543 --> 00:05:46,808 Why? Because you can't share your secret? 44 00:05:46,980 --> 00:05:50,279 - You shared it with me, and we're still cool. - That's different. 45 00:05:50,450 --> 00:05:53,715 You're just afraid she'll shut you down. You only go around once. 46 00:05:53,887 --> 00:05:55,445 Forget about the past. 47 00:05:57,457 --> 00:05:59,618 Focus on the future. 48 00:06:31,091 --> 00:06:32,558 Hey. 49 00:06:34,527 --> 00:06:36,222 Hey. 50 00:06:37,797 --> 00:06:39,389 Did you hear about Travis? 51 00:06:39,566 --> 00:06:41,090 Yeah, pretty sad, huh? 52 00:06:41,268 --> 00:06:43,998 Yeah. The police think he might have been on something... 53 00:06:44,537 --> 00:06:47,131 ...which is the only explanation. 54 00:06:47,307 --> 00:06:52,006 I mean, we always assume that we have all the time in the world, but we never know. 55 00:06:56,449 --> 00:07:02,513 The school counselor told me I need to look forward, embrace living, carpe diem. 56 00:07:02,689 --> 00:07:06,716 At first I thought it sounded corny, but the more I think about it, she's right. 57 00:07:06,893 --> 00:07:09,691 You know, I just don't want to be a spectator in my own life. 58 00:07:10,830 --> 00:07:12,821 Yeah, me neither. 59 00:07:14,968 --> 00:07:17,027 We should go on a date, together. 60 00:07:19,205 --> 00:07:20,672 In the near future. 61 00:07:22,442 --> 00:07:23,841 Are you serious? 62 00:07:25,011 --> 00:07:26,603 I was. 63 00:07:28,315 --> 00:07:31,341 - But if you don't want to go... - When? 64 00:07:32,452 --> 00:07:33,976 You mean you'll go? 65 00:07:34,454 --> 00:07:36,183 Yeah. 66 00:07:36,756 --> 00:07:39,657 I assume that was the answer you were looking for. 67 00:07:41,528 --> 00:07:46,795 - Yeah. I just didn't think it'd be that easy. - Well, all you had to do was ask. 68 00:07:49,502 --> 00:07:52,630 - Well, how about tomorrow? - Sounds like fun. 69 00:07:54,307 --> 00:07:58,368 - Right, it's a date. - Okay. 70 00:08:25,138 --> 00:08:27,368 Don't bother. I've got a maintenance crew coming. 71 00:08:27,540 --> 00:08:32,068 - Lex, I didn't see you there. - I was just checking for damage. 72 00:08:34,114 --> 00:08:36,912 Looks like it was quite a bash. 73 00:08:37,951 --> 00:08:39,441 Pete tried to break it up. 74 00:08:39,619 --> 00:08:42,019 Oh, I'm sure it was a noble effort... 75 00:08:42,188 --> 00:08:47,125 ...but not many teenagers are interested in 500-year-old cave paintings. 76 00:08:48,561 --> 00:08:51,758 - What's your interest, Clark? - What do you mean? 77 00:08:51,931 --> 00:08:56,664 When I fired the security guard, I asked him who else he let in these caves. 78 00:08:56,836 --> 00:08:59,134 He told me you were down here almost every day. 79 00:09:00,907 --> 00:09:04,070 Now, you wouldn't be keeping secrets from me, would you, Clark? 80 00:09:05,278 --> 00:09:07,644 Kyla gave her life for these caves. 81 00:09:07,814 --> 00:09:09,782 I'm doing a term paper on the drawings. 82 00:09:14,954 --> 00:09:18,617 "Deciphering the Mysteries of Hieroglyphics... 83 00:09:18,792 --> 00:09:20,726 ...by Dr. Fredrick Walden." 84 00:09:21,161 --> 00:09:23,755 Sounds like a real page-turner. 85 00:09:25,698 --> 00:09:27,825 Lex, why'd you start the preservation project? 86 00:09:28,001 --> 00:09:30,162 It's not like there's big business in caves. 87 00:09:31,037 --> 00:09:33,301 I like a good mystery. 88 00:09:33,840 --> 00:09:36,707 This one promises to be fascinating. 89 00:09:37,243 --> 00:09:39,074 Wouldn't you agree? 90 00:09:41,081 --> 00:09:43,015 I better get going. 91 00:09:44,150 --> 00:09:48,484 I told the new security men nobody comes down here without my permission. 92 00:09:50,657 --> 00:09:53,455 Nobody except for Clark Kent, of course. 93 00:10:14,114 --> 00:10:17,880 - Hey, I didn't hear you leave this morning. - Oh, I had to be here first thing. 94 00:10:18,051 --> 00:10:20,519 If I didn't know better, I'd say you were avoiding me. 95 00:10:20,687 --> 00:10:23,281 Don't take it personally. It's just how I cope. 96 00:10:23,556 --> 00:10:26,218 I don't want to be one of those annoying people that says: 97 00:10:26,392 --> 00:10:28,724 "I'm here if you need to talk," but I am. 98 00:10:29,429 --> 00:10:31,158 I appreciate it. 99 00:10:31,431 --> 00:10:33,331 Listen, if you don't feel like talking... 100 00:10:33,533 --> 00:10:37,128 ...I thought we could go to Metropolis tomorrow and do some serious shopping. 101 00:10:37,303 --> 00:10:41,330 My dad said that he would join in on the conspiracy and get us out of school early. 102 00:10:42,175 --> 00:10:44,643 Thanks, and I'd love to. 103 00:10:44,811 --> 00:10:47,678 But, you know, I already have plans with Clark. 104 00:10:50,750 --> 00:10:53,913 - What kind of plans? - Well... 105 00:10:54,721 --> 00:10:56,382 ...he asked me out on a date. 106 00:10:58,925 --> 00:11:01,155 I thought you were giving up on the mating dance. 107 00:11:01,327 --> 00:11:02,885 Yeah, yeah, me too. 108 00:11:04,597 --> 00:11:06,189 But you still said yes. 109 00:11:07,867 --> 00:11:10,995 - Look, if this is gonna be too weird for you... - No. 110 00:11:12,005 --> 00:11:14,496 My feelings for Clark are so ancient... 111 00:11:14,674 --> 00:11:17,108 ...they're... They're fossilized. 112 00:11:20,847 --> 00:11:22,747 Seriously, you should go for it. 113 00:11:24,450 --> 00:11:26,247 Are you sure? 114 00:11:27,253 --> 00:11:29,983 Lana, does it really matter how I feel? 115 00:11:32,692 --> 00:11:35,718 If I was in your position, I'd do the exact same thing. 116 00:11:37,096 --> 00:11:38,586 Don't let me be your excuse. 117 00:11:41,000 --> 00:11:42,592 Okay. 118 00:11:43,803 --> 00:11:45,464 I'm glad we cleared the air. 119 00:11:46,105 --> 00:11:47,504 Me too. 120 00:11:47,674 --> 00:11:50,472 - I'll see you tonight. - Okay. 121 00:11:57,650 --> 00:12:00,050 - Loans are expensive. - He might get a scholarship. 122 00:12:00,220 --> 00:12:03,747 - That would be great, especially with... - What's all this? 123 00:12:03,923 --> 00:12:08,417 We've got our finances under control. We're trying to get a head start on college. 124 00:12:08,595 --> 00:12:10,961 If you ever graduate from high school. 125 00:12:11,130 --> 00:12:12,392 What do you mean? 126 00:12:12,565 --> 00:12:16,797 Principal Reynolds called this morning. It seems you've been chronically late. 127 00:12:17,437 --> 00:12:21,396 He asked me if we had some emergency here at the farm we needed your help with. 128 00:12:21,975 --> 00:12:24,102 I've just been spending more time in the caves. 129 00:12:24,277 --> 00:12:26,745 Listen, son, we know how much they mean to you... 130 00:12:26,913 --> 00:12:29,609 ...but until you get on track, I don't want you down there. 131 00:12:29,782 --> 00:12:31,306 - No, Dad... - Don't argue with me. 132 00:12:31,484 --> 00:12:33,679 Once things get straightened out, we can talk... 133 00:12:33,853 --> 00:12:37,584 ...but until then I want your butt in this house every day after school. 134 00:12:37,757 --> 00:12:39,088 - Give me until tomorrow. - No. 135 00:12:39,259 --> 00:12:40,783 It's really important. 136 00:12:41,127 --> 00:12:42,560 What is it? 137 00:12:42,996 --> 00:12:44,725 I've got a date... 138 00:12:44,897 --> 00:12:46,296 ...with Lana. 139 00:12:47,600 --> 00:12:49,761 A study date? 140 00:12:50,603 --> 00:12:52,230 An actual date. 141 00:12:52,405 --> 00:12:54,202 Jonathan, you have to let him go. 142 00:12:55,775 --> 00:12:57,003 Please. Come on. 143 00:12:57,176 --> 00:12:59,644 Promise me you'll get your homework and chores done... 144 00:12:59,812 --> 00:13:02,645 ...before you set one foot outside of that door? 145 00:13:02,849 --> 00:13:04,373 Absolutely. 146 00:13:05,952 --> 00:13:07,920 - Okay. - Thanks, Mom. 147 00:13:08,755 --> 00:13:11,815 When you see Pete, tell him to stop cutting doughnuts in the field. 148 00:13:11,991 --> 00:13:13,754 He's scaring the cattle. 149 00:13:22,602 --> 00:13:25,400 I appreciate you coming on short notice, Professor Walden. 150 00:13:25,571 --> 00:13:26,799 Yeah, normally I wouldn't. 151 00:13:26,973 --> 00:13:30,465 It's not often that I'm offered my weekly rate for a 10-minute consultation. 152 00:13:30,643 --> 00:13:34,739 As I told your associate, I'm not able to take on any new endeavors at this time. 153 00:13:35,048 --> 00:13:36,379 Then when can you start? 154 00:13:36,749 --> 00:13:38,876 - Next year. - I was thinking more like tomorrow. 155 00:13:39,052 --> 00:13:41,043 I leave for Chile on Tuesday. 156 00:13:41,821 --> 00:13:43,755 I'm sure you can postpone your trip. 157 00:13:45,124 --> 00:13:46,386 It's out of the question. 158 00:13:47,727 --> 00:13:53,256 If you want the foremost authority in a field, Mr. Luthor, you learn... 159 00:13:53,433 --> 00:13:55,799 ...to wait. - In my experience... 160 00:13:55,968 --> 00:13:59,495 ...when you want the best, you simply pay them what they're worth. 161 00:14:03,409 --> 00:14:05,969 Rich men with delusions of grandeur... 162 00:14:06,145 --> 00:14:08,170 ...rarely sway me with a checkbook. 163 00:14:14,587 --> 00:14:16,054 Does this sway you? 164 00:14:24,530 --> 00:14:28,432 That is quite unique, I can tell you that. 165 00:14:28,935 --> 00:14:33,372 Doesn't appear to be Native North American or even Mayan, for that matter. 166 00:14:37,076 --> 00:14:40,204 These are amazing. 167 00:14:44,951 --> 00:14:48,318 Hey, Chloe, have you seen Pete today? I think he skipped school. 168 00:14:48,488 --> 00:14:53,221 I asked him to help me with the memorial issue, but he totally blew me off. Why? 169 00:14:53,393 --> 00:14:56,521 He's just acting strange. I think Travis' death really got to him. 170 00:14:56,696 --> 00:15:00,029 Well, Pete did try and save him, but he just couldn't get there in time. 171 00:15:00,199 --> 00:15:04,067 - Maybe, you know, he feels guilty. - Definitely isn't acting that way. 172 00:15:04,337 --> 00:15:07,272 Different people deal with grief in different ways. 173 00:15:09,442 --> 00:15:11,808 Any big plans for the weekend? 174 00:15:19,318 --> 00:15:21,582 Do you know if they found drugs in Travis' system? 175 00:15:21,754 --> 00:15:23,517 The autopsy report was inconclusive. 176 00:15:23,689 --> 00:15:25,919 They found a small puncture wound on his neck... 177 00:15:26,092 --> 00:15:28,253 ...and his adrenal gland was unusually enlarged. 178 00:15:28,494 --> 00:15:31,054 Adrenaline gives you a rush. Maybe that's why he jumped. 179 00:15:31,230 --> 00:15:32,822 Yeah, but he wasn't the only one. 180 00:15:32,999 --> 00:15:36,366 Two others at the rave, one from Grandville, the other from Smallville... 181 00:15:36,536 --> 00:15:39,869 ...turned up dead. One took a swan dive into an empty pool... 182 00:15:40,039 --> 00:15:42,371 ...and the other wrapped his Corolla around a tree. 183 00:15:43,843 --> 00:15:45,970 Same puncture wound... 184 00:15:46,145 --> 00:15:49,546 ...same enlarged adrenal gland and same extreme behavior. 185 00:15:50,383 --> 00:15:52,544 Yeah, it's like they all had a death wish. 186 00:15:52,718 --> 00:15:55,118 - What do the police think? - Somebody sticking them... 187 00:15:55,288 --> 00:15:57,347 ...with a new designer drug. 188 00:15:58,191 --> 00:16:00,091 You think they got Pete? 189 00:16:00,259 --> 00:16:04,457 I don't know, but I know I need to get him to a doctor. See you later. 190 00:16:17,109 --> 00:16:18,872 Yo, Clark! 191 00:16:19,045 --> 00:16:20,842 What's up? 192 00:16:21,948 --> 00:16:23,176 Pete, get down from there. 193 00:16:24,183 --> 00:16:26,310 Pete, I have to get you to the hospital. 194 00:16:26,486 --> 00:16:28,351 Something happened to you at the rave. 195 00:16:30,723 --> 00:16:33,157 Sure, man, I'll be right there. 196 00:16:36,662 --> 00:16:38,220 No! 197 00:16:42,902 --> 00:16:44,665 You all right? You okay? 198 00:16:44,837 --> 00:16:46,065 Oh, yeah! 199 00:16:46,672 --> 00:16:48,902 That was amazing! Let's do it again. 200 00:16:49,075 --> 00:16:51,305 - I'm getting you to a doctor. - No! I feel great! 201 00:16:51,477 --> 00:16:53,502 - You're coming with me. - No, I'm not. 202 00:16:53,679 --> 00:16:58,810 And if you take one more step, I'm gonna tell all these people your secret! 203 00:16:59,285 --> 00:17:01,150 I dare you. 204 00:17:01,988 --> 00:17:05,788 He's an alien! He's an alien! I'm not lying! He's an alien! 205 00:17:05,958 --> 00:17:07,949 I'm telling the truth! 206 00:17:08,227 --> 00:17:11,526 Look out, my best friend's an alien! 207 00:17:18,169 --> 00:17:20,467 Whatever happened to Pete started in this cave. 208 00:17:20,638 --> 00:17:23,664 Have you gotten him to a doctor, or is he as needle-phobic as you? 209 00:17:23,842 --> 00:17:28,302 I haven't been able to find him. My dad called the Rosses. They haven't seen him. 210 00:17:28,646 --> 00:17:30,443 So, what exactly are we looking for? 211 00:17:30,615 --> 00:17:31,912 I don't know. 212 00:17:32,083 --> 00:17:36,417 A certain reporter friend of mine always said to explore all options. 213 00:17:36,821 --> 00:17:39,119 In that case, I'll look over here. 214 00:17:39,290 --> 00:17:43,317 Okay. I'll check out the other chamber. 215 00:18:05,783 --> 00:18:07,216 Hey! 216 00:18:08,286 --> 00:18:12,017 This cave is off-limits. Why don't you find somewhere else to make out? 217 00:18:13,992 --> 00:18:15,857 You all right? 218 00:18:17,228 --> 00:18:18,456 Yeah, I'm fine. 219 00:18:20,398 --> 00:18:21,797 As for your snide remark... 220 00:18:21,966 --> 00:18:25,333 ...people haven't made out in this cave since the 20th century. 221 00:18:26,504 --> 00:18:27,903 Now, back off. 222 00:18:31,209 --> 00:18:33,370 Hey, you're Fredrick Walden, the linguist. 223 00:18:33,544 --> 00:18:36,138 - You wrote that book. - I've written many books. 224 00:18:36,547 --> 00:18:39,948 - Did Lex Luthor hire you? - Thanks to you, Clark. 225 00:18:40,118 --> 00:18:43,212 I'm counting on Professor Walden to translate these pictographs. 226 00:18:43,388 --> 00:18:47,518 - It'll help the preservation effort. - Rule one, no guided tours. 227 00:18:47,692 --> 00:18:50,786 They're friends of mine. I didn't realize you'd accepted my offer. 228 00:18:50,962 --> 00:18:53,430 I have, but we do things on my terms. 229 00:18:53,598 --> 00:18:55,566 I don't allow anybody except for staff. 230 00:18:55,733 --> 00:18:58,167 With all due respect, professor, I found the caves. 231 00:18:58,336 --> 00:19:00,668 I don't care if you discovered the Shroud of Turin. 232 00:19:00,838 --> 00:19:04,239 If you're unhappy with my method, I can take the first flight to Chile. 233 00:19:06,644 --> 00:19:08,339 - I'm sorry. - Lex, you can't do this. 234 00:19:08,513 --> 00:19:12,347 He's one of the most renowned linguists in the world. If that's the way he works... 235 00:19:12,517 --> 00:19:14,212 ...we have to respect that. 236 00:19:15,219 --> 00:19:16,481 Hey! 237 00:19:16,654 --> 00:19:18,417 You get down from there. 238 00:19:19,590 --> 00:19:21,353 Come on, Chloe, let's go. 239 00:19:25,196 --> 00:19:27,460 What are you smiling at? I want those photographs. 240 00:19:27,632 --> 00:19:29,930 - Take your own. - I'm serious, young lady. 241 00:19:30,101 --> 00:19:33,662 You're the cunning linguist. Why don't you translate this: 242 00:19:33,871 --> 00:19:37,807 Kiss my ass. 243 00:20:03,968 --> 00:20:05,993 Why did your dad call my parents? 244 00:20:07,338 --> 00:20:09,465 - Pete, calm down. - "Pete, calm down." 245 00:20:09,640 --> 00:20:11,267 I thought you were my friend. 246 00:20:11,442 --> 00:20:12,670 Pete, I think you're sick. 247 00:20:12,844 --> 00:20:16,940 For a guy who likes privacy, you sure stick your nose in other people's business. 248 00:20:25,823 --> 00:20:28,348 - You x-raying me? - There's something in you. 249 00:20:28,526 --> 00:20:30,653 You need to come to the medical center with me. 250 00:20:30,828 --> 00:20:32,261 Try and touch me, you freak. 251 00:20:32,430 --> 00:20:34,159 You're coming with me! 252 00:20:34,332 --> 00:20:37,358 You think because you have those powers, you always get your way. 253 00:20:37,535 --> 00:20:39,696 News flash, I know your weakness. 254 00:20:45,810 --> 00:20:47,505 Feels good, doesn't it? 255 00:20:50,481 --> 00:20:52,176 Pete... 256 00:20:52,350 --> 00:20:53,647 ...how could you do this? 257 00:20:53,818 --> 00:20:56,048 Back off, if you know what's good for you. 258 00:20:59,957 --> 00:21:01,390 Pete, come back! 259 00:21:02,493 --> 00:21:04,051 I'm serious! 260 00:21:04,228 --> 00:21:07,664 Come near me again, and I'll start selling tickets to your storm cellar. 261 00:21:19,844 --> 00:21:22,745 Run the new pigment sample with the base-line chromatography. 262 00:21:22,914 --> 00:21:24,745 Yes, doctor. 263 00:21:27,652 --> 00:21:31,247 - I came as soon as I got your message. - You need to see it with your own eyes. 264 00:21:31,422 --> 00:21:33,982 We think it's some kind of parasite. 265 00:21:36,561 --> 00:21:39,428 Found a nest of them behind one of the glyphs. 266 00:21:39,997 --> 00:21:41,794 It gets better. 267 00:21:49,207 --> 00:21:51,266 - You know what it says? - Not yet. 268 00:21:51,709 --> 00:21:53,734 My people are working on it right now. 269 00:21:53,911 --> 00:21:57,369 But I think it's meant as some kind of warning against intruders. 270 00:21:59,117 --> 00:22:01,950 - Are they poisonous? - I wasn't gonna take any chances. 271 00:22:02,120 --> 00:22:04,088 We destroyed the nest with liquid nitrogen. 272 00:22:04,255 --> 00:22:07,349 I wonder if the Kawatche tribe put them here to protect the drawings. 273 00:22:07,525 --> 00:22:09,459 Somebody did. 274 00:22:09,961 --> 00:22:12,657 Do you have any live specimens left? 275 00:22:13,865 --> 00:22:17,301 I want them sent to Cadmus Labs in Metropolis. 276 00:22:21,706 --> 00:22:23,799 Hey, Chloe, I need the... 277 00:22:27,612 --> 00:22:29,910 Don't worry, Clark. We're done. 278 00:22:36,754 --> 00:22:38,085 Can I get your number? 279 00:22:38,256 --> 00:22:40,884 Why? The thrill is gone. 280 00:22:48,065 --> 00:22:50,499 - Who was that? - I don't know. I met him in the hall. 281 00:22:50,668 --> 00:22:55,162 Thought he was cute. Asked him if he wanted to do some investigative reporting. 282 00:22:56,174 --> 00:22:57,971 Chloe, what's going on? Are you okay? 283 00:22:58,142 --> 00:23:02,169 Oh, Clark, don't tell me you're jealous. Thought you only had eyes for Lana. 284 00:23:03,281 --> 00:23:05,010 Oh, I heard about your date... 285 00:23:06,017 --> 00:23:09,077 ...but, of course, it's not like you have the guts to tell me. 286 00:23:09,487 --> 00:23:10,852 Is that what this is about? 287 00:23:11,022 --> 00:23:12,751 Don't flatter yourself, Clark. 288 00:23:12,924 --> 00:23:16,553 I just wanted to explore my options, take a risk. 289 00:23:16,928 --> 00:23:19,624 So, what can I do for you? 290 00:23:22,266 --> 00:23:25,827 Remember you said there was this weird hole in the back of Travis' neck? 291 00:23:26,003 --> 00:23:27,994 I was wondering if it could be from... 292 00:23:28,172 --> 00:23:29,469 ...some kind of parasite. 293 00:23:32,510 --> 00:23:35,377 What orifice did you pull that one from? 294 00:23:36,914 --> 00:23:39,883 - That's kind of harsh, isn't it? - Come on, Clark. 295 00:23:40,051 --> 00:23:43,953 It's not like you hit the mute button on your skepticism when I take a logic leap. 296 00:23:44,121 --> 00:23:45,611 It's just a hunch. 297 00:23:45,790 --> 00:23:47,621 Travis' adrenal gland was abnormal. 298 00:23:47,792 --> 00:23:51,353 Maybe the parasite was feeding off his adrenaline, making him want more. 299 00:23:52,029 --> 00:23:55,396 Don't you think they would have found the parasite during the autopsy? 300 00:23:55,566 --> 00:23:58,330 Not if it burrowed out of that hole after he died. 301 00:23:58,569 --> 00:24:00,662 All right, so, what do you need me for? 302 00:24:00,838 --> 00:24:04,171 I can't get within 50 feet of Pete. I figured you could talk to him. 303 00:24:07,044 --> 00:24:09,842 Chloe, I'm sorry you're angry with me about this date. 304 00:24:10,014 --> 00:24:12,073 I thought we knew where we stood. 305 00:24:12,250 --> 00:24:14,411 But the only thing I can think about is Pete. 306 00:24:15,720 --> 00:24:17,085 Sure, Clark. 307 00:24:18,189 --> 00:24:20,054 I'll do it for you. 308 00:24:20,958 --> 00:24:23,483 Just get him to your house. I'll see you there. 309 00:24:25,229 --> 00:24:27,254 It's a date. 310 00:24:44,215 --> 00:24:47,446 Hey, you're early. Wasn't expecting you for another hour. 311 00:24:47,718 --> 00:24:50,846 Not that I mind. I'm really excited about our date. 312 00:24:51,656 --> 00:24:52,918 So was I. 313 00:24:53,524 --> 00:24:55,617 Why are you speaking in the past tense? 314 00:24:57,128 --> 00:24:59,187 Lana, I can't go out with you tonight. 315 00:24:59,897 --> 00:25:04,197 If it wasn't a life-and-death situation, I wouldn't break this date for anything. 316 00:25:05,036 --> 00:25:06,264 What's going on? 317 00:25:06,971 --> 00:25:11,567 It's Pete. Something happened to him. If I don't get him to the hospital, he could die. 318 00:25:12,810 --> 00:25:16,041 - Is there anything I can do to help? - Chloe and I have it covered. 319 00:25:16,213 --> 00:25:17,441 Okay. 320 00:25:17,615 --> 00:25:21,915 I've done this to you in the past, and I wanted you to have a reason this time. 321 00:25:23,788 --> 00:25:25,722 It's not a problem. 322 00:25:25,890 --> 00:25:28,256 We've waited this long, what's another day? 323 00:25:35,199 --> 00:25:37,633 Hey, lovebirds, look who I found. 324 00:25:37,802 --> 00:25:39,963 Chloe, we were supposed to meet at your house. 325 00:25:41,238 --> 00:25:45,072 - Pete, how are you feeling? - Awesome. I've never felt better in my life. 326 00:25:45,976 --> 00:25:48,171 It sounded like you were on your deathbed. 327 00:25:48,479 --> 00:25:49,969 And you believed him? 328 00:25:50,147 --> 00:25:52,172 Haven't you learned by now? 329 00:25:52,350 --> 00:25:55,581 That's just Clark being Clark. 330 00:25:58,723 --> 00:26:00,020 I guess not. 331 00:26:07,765 --> 00:26:09,357 Pete, I need to get you help. 332 00:26:09,533 --> 00:26:12,900 Whoa, Clark, I know you're worried about me. 333 00:26:13,070 --> 00:26:16,870 You're my boy. You always have been, but I figured it out. 334 00:26:17,041 --> 00:26:19,373 In your world, green means stop. 335 00:26:19,543 --> 00:26:22,444 And red, red means go. 336 00:26:36,227 --> 00:26:37,922 We're gonna have some fun now. 337 00:26:38,095 --> 00:26:39,995 - Where are your parents? - Looking for you. 338 00:26:40,164 --> 00:26:41,756 - So, what's the plan? - I don't know. 339 00:26:41,932 --> 00:26:45,265 I was thinking maybe we go down to Saunder's Gorge and jump the quarry. 340 00:26:45,436 --> 00:26:47,700 - Lf we miss, Clark can catch us. - Let's do it. 341 00:26:47,872 --> 00:26:49,499 Yeah, right. 342 00:26:49,673 --> 00:26:51,573 I'm serious. 343 00:26:52,843 --> 00:26:54,208 Can we tell her? 344 00:26:54,612 --> 00:26:56,580 I'm surprised she hasn't figured it out. 345 00:26:57,148 --> 00:26:58,376 Figured out what? 346 00:27:00,184 --> 00:27:03,551 Hey, Pete, you do the honors? 347 00:27:04,155 --> 00:27:05,417 With pleasure. 348 00:27:12,196 --> 00:27:16,360 It gets better. Clark, it's a little dark in here. 349 00:27:24,275 --> 00:27:27,210 - How did you...? - Do that? 350 00:27:28,279 --> 00:27:30,076 What are you? 351 00:27:30,247 --> 00:27:32,215 Let's just say I'm not from around here. 352 00:27:37,021 --> 00:27:39,489 - You knew about this? - He's my brother... 353 00:27:39,657 --> 00:27:40,885 ...from another planet. 354 00:27:43,260 --> 00:27:45,751 You should see the look on your face right now. 355 00:27:46,530 --> 00:27:48,225 Oh, my God. 356 00:27:48,399 --> 00:27:50,299 This is so cool. 357 00:27:53,103 --> 00:27:54,900 Can you fly? 358 00:27:55,105 --> 00:27:56,436 Whoa, wait a minute. 359 00:27:56,607 --> 00:27:59,235 I may be an alien, but I'm not a cartoon. 360 00:28:00,010 --> 00:28:02,137 So if I fall... 361 00:28:05,616 --> 00:28:07,641 ...would you catch me? 362 00:28:09,053 --> 00:28:10,816 Go for it. 363 00:28:21,499 --> 00:28:23,694 My own personal superhero. 364 00:28:23,868 --> 00:28:26,803 I always knew there was something special about you, Clark Kent. 365 00:28:26,971 --> 00:28:29,462 I hope I'm not interrupting anything. 366 00:28:31,308 --> 00:28:32,707 You are. 367 00:28:33,577 --> 00:28:35,408 - Does he know? - No. 368 00:28:35,579 --> 00:28:38,980 I tell people who don't go around stabbing me in the back and lying to me. 369 00:28:39,683 --> 00:28:41,981 Clark, can I have a word with you? 370 00:28:42,419 --> 00:28:44,512 - Alone? - I'm busy. 371 00:28:44,688 --> 00:28:46,713 Don't even worry about it, Clark. 372 00:28:47,424 --> 00:28:48,948 It's cool. 373 00:28:50,928 --> 00:28:53,021 We'll meet you in the car. 374 00:28:56,967 --> 00:28:58,798 You know, I always wondered... 375 00:28:58,969 --> 00:29:02,302 ...for a boy who has all the money in the world... 376 00:29:02,473 --> 00:29:04,964 ...you'd think he could afford a good toupee. 377 00:29:15,252 --> 00:29:17,117 What's going on, Clark? 378 00:29:17,421 --> 00:29:19,946 If I didn't know better, I'd say you were on something. 379 00:29:20,124 --> 00:29:23,582 We're just having a good time, not that it's any of your business. 380 00:29:23,761 --> 00:29:27,492 Ever heard of a phone? You come barging in like you own the place. It's really... 381 00:29:27,665 --> 00:29:31,157 I came here to tell you, Clark, I talked to Walden. 382 00:29:31,769 --> 00:29:34,237 - He won't budge. - Or you don't want me in the cave? 383 00:29:34,805 --> 00:29:36,602 Don't lie to me. You're Lex Luthor. 384 00:29:36,774 --> 00:29:39,971 You pay a guy, he does what you tell him. Isn't that the way it works? 385 00:29:40,144 --> 00:29:43,341 - Clark... - I'm gonna go in those caves when I please. 386 00:29:45,516 --> 00:29:47,040 I dare you to stop me. 387 00:29:47,217 --> 00:29:48,844 Is this really about a term paper? 388 00:29:50,721 --> 00:29:52,552 You'd love to know, wouldn't you? 389 00:29:54,458 --> 00:29:57,018 I'm gonna go. So are you. 390 00:29:57,394 --> 00:30:00,886 I like to see you standing up for yourself, Clark, I really do. 391 00:30:02,366 --> 00:30:04,231 Be careful not to cross the line. 392 00:30:04,835 --> 00:30:06,666 Is that a threat? 393 00:30:07,605 --> 00:30:10,597 - Just giving you friendly advice. - Let me give you some back. 394 00:30:10,774 --> 00:30:13,675 If you know what's good for you, stay the hell away from me. 395 00:30:24,021 --> 00:30:27,252 - Come on, Pete, go faster. - I'm driving, I'm driving. 396 00:30:31,395 --> 00:30:34,956 Hey, Clark, what other superpowers you got? 397 00:30:35,132 --> 00:30:37,225 Why don't you come back here and find out. 398 00:30:37,501 --> 00:30:39,366 Hey, hey, hey, this isn't a pimp-mobile. 399 00:30:39,837 --> 00:30:44,968 - Dang, Chloe, never knew you had all that. - Just keep your eyes on the road, Pete. 400 00:30:48,679 --> 00:30:51,113 Guys, get a room. 401 00:30:51,281 --> 00:30:53,511 Where's the fun in that, Pete? 402 00:30:55,419 --> 00:30:58,286 I want you to make a quick pit stop before we go to the gorge. 403 00:30:58,555 --> 00:31:00,921 - Where? - The Talon. 404 00:31:01,425 --> 00:31:02,892 Oh, man. 405 00:31:07,731 --> 00:31:08,993 Excuse me. 406 00:31:09,867 --> 00:31:11,994 Hello! 407 00:31:12,970 --> 00:31:15,097 I'm gonna have to ask you to leave. 408 00:31:16,240 --> 00:31:19,505 - We're not going anywhere. - Yeah, why don't you go get your manager. 409 00:31:24,715 --> 00:31:26,580 So, what do you wanna do next? 410 00:31:27,151 --> 00:31:30,211 - How about we play a game of strip poker? - We don't have any cards. 411 00:31:30,387 --> 00:31:31,718 Sure we do. 412 00:31:38,462 --> 00:31:39,895 Full house. 413 00:31:40,064 --> 00:31:42,089 Royal flush. 414 00:32:05,122 --> 00:32:07,420 Chloe, we can't do this. 415 00:32:07,591 --> 00:32:10,788 What...? What happened? Why the sudden Jekyll and Hyde? 416 00:32:12,262 --> 00:32:14,355 Don't tell me you're thinking about Lana. 417 00:32:14,531 --> 00:32:16,055 This has nothing to do with Lana. 418 00:32:17,167 --> 00:32:19,465 You don't have any real feelings for me, do you? 419 00:32:19,770 --> 00:32:22,136 Every time we hang out, it's just to get answers. 420 00:32:22,539 --> 00:32:25,736 Chloe, why don't you research this or why don't you look up that? 421 00:32:25,909 --> 00:32:29,902 I'm nothing more to you than your own personal search engine, and I'm sick of it. 422 00:32:32,549 --> 00:32:34,517 I want you, Clark. 423 00:32:40,891 --> 00:32:44,588 - Chloe, you have the parasite. - Well, I love the way I feel. 424 00:32:44,762 --> 00:32:46,855 So maybe this is exactly what I need... 425 00:32:47,030 --> 00:32:52,491 ...to spend more time actually living life and less time reporting it. 426 00:32:56,473 --> 00:32:58,566 Lana, this is not what it looks like. 427 00:33:01,178 --> 00:33:04,147 Yeah, it is, Lana. It's exactly what it looks like. 428 00:33:04,314 --> 00:33:07,112 Oh, and guess what, Clark told me everything. 429 00:33:10,654 --> 00:33:12,849 And I mean everything. 430 00:33:19,163 --> 00:33:20,425 Lana, I can explain. 431 00:33:29,706 --> 00:33:33,005 Chloe, you don't understand. You're not yourself. You need a doctor. 432 00:33:33,177 --> 00:33:35,907 What's all this doctor talk again? 433 00:33:36,079 --> 00:33:38,240 What happened to my little red rock? 434 00:33:40,150 --> 00:33:41,742 Pete, how could you do that to me? 435 00:33:41,919 --> 00:33:43,147 Relax, you needed it. 436 00:33:43,320 --> 00:33:46,289 Now, let's go jump the gorge. You guys can suck face later. 437 00:33:46,456 --> 00:33:49,254 No, Pete, I'm taking you to an emergency room. 438 00:33:50,227 --> 00:33:52,457 I don't care what you tell people about... 439 00:33:57,968 --> 00:33:59,765 How'd you do that? 440 00:34:00,103 --> 00:34:02,094 Clark's Achilles' heel. 441 00:34:02,573 --> 00:34:05,565 He may be a boy scout, but I'm always prepared. 442 00:34:05,742 --> 00:34:07,175 Let's go. 443 00:34:25,095 --> 00:34:26,756 Lana. 444 00:34:27,598 --> 00:34:30,260 - Where's Chloe and Pete? - I don't know. 445 00:34:30,434 --> 00:34:32,425 And to be honest, I really don't care. 446 00:34:52,055 --> 00:34:54,319 - Look at that drop. - It'll be like flying. 447 00:34:54,491 --> 00:34:57,153 - Who needs Clark? - Yeah, screw Clark! 448 00:35:09,740 --> 00:35:13,039 - We've got ignition! - What are we waiting for? Blastoff! 449 00:35:30,928 --> 00:35:32,828 - That was awesome! - One more time, Clark! 450 00:35:32,996 --> 00:35:35,590 - Oh, my God. - Joy ride's over. 451 00:35:54,651 --> 00:35:55,879 Hey. 452 00:35:57,020 --> 00:35:58,317 Hey. 453 00:35:58,488 --> 00:36:00,115 How you feeling? 454 00:36:00,290 --> 00:36:02,121 Finally made the Wall of Weird. 455 00:36:03,393 --> 00:36:04,985 Congratulations. 456 00:36:05,162 --> 00:36:08,427 I heard about that thing they extracted from me. 457 00:36:08,598 --> 00:36:10,190 Did they get a picture I could see? 458 00:36:10,534 --> 00:36:11,831 You don't need to see it. 459 00:36:12,069 --> 00:36:13,900 It's gross? 460 00:36:14,071 --> 00:36:16,335 - Pretty bad. - How's Pete? 461 00:36:16,707 --> 00:36:18,299 Pete's okay. He'll be fine. 462 00:36:18,475 --> 00:36:20,875 Good. 463 00:36:21,044 --> 00:36:23,069 So, what do you remember about what happened? 464 00:36:24,181 --> 00:36:26,979 Well, let's see, we were... 465 00:36:27,317 --> 00:36:30,081 We were in the cave talking to that obnoxious professor... 466 00:36:30,787 --> 00:36:32,049 ...and then... 467 00:36:32,222 --> 00:36:35,680 ...I was coming out of surgery. Everything else is just blank. 468 00:36:37,928 --> 00:36:39,759 Why? Did I miss anything exciting? 469 00:36:41,598 --> 00:36:42,963 No... 470 00:36:43,133 --> 00:36:44,600 ...nothing exciting. 471 00:36:47,404 --> 00:36:49,201 I'm glad you're okay. 472 00:36:49,373 --> 00:36:50,772 Me too. 473 00:36:53,343 --> 00:36:55,470 I'll just come back later. 474 00:36:55,979 --> 00:36:59,540 It's okay, Lana. I was just leaving. 475 00:37:01,184 --> 00:37:03,709 - I'll catch up with you later, okay? - Promise? 476 00:37:03,887 --> 00:37:05,377 Yeah. 477 00:37:12,896 --> 00:37:14,420 Lana, I'm sorry. 478 00:37:14,598 --> 00:37:19,331 I didn't come here to see you, Clark. I came here to see my roommate. She's been ill. 479 00:37:20,570 --> 00:37:21,969 - Hi. - Hey. 480 00:37:22,272 --> 00:37:24,536 - Thanks. - You're welcome. 481 00:37:24,708 --> 00:37:27,871 Not that I really remember everything that happened... 482 00:37:28,045 --> 00:37:30,240 ...but I have a feeling I should be apologizing. 483 00:37:30,447 --> 00:37:33,575 Oh, let's just say, you weren't yourself. 484 00:37:34,818 --> 00:37:37,252 So I guess your date with Clark was kind of a bust. 485 00:37:38,855 --> 00:37:40,550 Did I screw it up? 486 00:37:41,591 --> 00:37:44,617 Trust me, Clark screwed it up all by himself. 487 00:37:44,795 --> 00:37:46,194 What'd he do this time? 488 00:37:47,364 --> 00:37:49,127 Well... 489 00:37:49,699 --> 00:37:51,792 ...I caught him making out with another girl. 490 00:37:53,103 --> 00:37:55,628 - Really? - Yeah. 491 00:37:56,506 --> 00:37:58,235 Who was the girl? 492 00:38:01,578 --> 00:38:03,944 I didn't recognize her. 493 00:38:13,023 --> 00:38:16,083 Clark, are you sure that Chloe doesn't remember anything? 494 00:38:16,293 --> 00:38:18,625 I can't believe Pete slipped you a red meteor rock. 495 00:38:20,997 --> 00:38:23,363 It wasn't entirely his fault. 496 00:38:23,533 --> 00:38:25,228 Son, that's exactly the point. 497 00:38:25,402 --> 00:38:29,202 He knew exactly what to do to control you, and that's what scares us. 498 00:38:29,372 --> 00:38:30,999 It scares me too, Mr. Kent. 499 00:38:32,676 --> 00:38:34,803 Pete, hi. You're out. 500 00:38:34,978 --> 00:38:38,778 Yeah, back to normal, whatever that is. 501 00:38:40,217 --> 00:38:42,378 Listen, I'm really sorry about what happened. 502 00:38:42,552 --> 00:38:45,385 I don't even remember what I did. Clark filled me in. 503 00:38:45,555 --> 00:38:48,991 I just want to say that if you guys never want to speak to me again... 504 00:38:49,159 --> 00:38:51,559 ...I'll understand. - Pete... 505 00:38:52,529 --> 00:38:54,997 ...we knew the risks when Clark told you his secret. 506 00:38:55,165 --> 00:38:58,396 Our concern was always that it was an unfair burden on you. 507 00:38:59,136 --> 00:39:02,902 And as much as we'd like to take it off your shoulders, we can't. 508 00:39:03,073 --> 00:39:04,472 Besides... 509 00:39:04,641 --> 00:39:06,074 ...everybody stumbles. 510 00:39:06,476 --> 00:39:09,968 The important thing is you're safe, you're alive... 511 00:39:10,147 --> 00:39:12,513 ...and you're still a member of this family. 512 00:39:13,183 --> 00:39:15,549 Whether you like it or not. 513 00:39:15,986 --> 00:39:17,510 Thank you. 514 00:39:24,861 --> 00:39:26,590 Professor. 515 00:39:27,497 --> 00:39:29,761 I just got off the phone with Cadmus Labs. 516 00:39:29,933 --> 00:39:31,662 The dissection is done, I take it. 517 00:39:33,703 --> 00:39:36,763 The creature's physiology is completely unique. 518 00:39:37,507 --> 00:39:40,374 Its DNA is unlike anything on this Earth. 519 00:39:40,577 --> 00:39:44,877 Are you suggesting that these parasites are somehow alien in origin? 520 00:39:45,048 --> 00:39:47,949 I'm hoping the symbols on the walls might answer that question. 521 00:39:48,118 --> 00:39:51,246 - Then I'd better get to work. - Before I allow you to continue... 522 00:39:51,421 --> 00:39:54,413 ...I'm afraid you're gonna have to make a few concessions. 523 00:39:54,591 --> 00:39:59,051 - We've already negotiated my fee. - This isn't about money. 524 00:39:59,229 --> 00:40:02,062 You're gonna give Clark Kent unfettered access to the cave. 525 00:40:02,232 --> 00:40:04,860 Just what exactly is your fascination with this boy? 526 00:40:06,870 --> 00:40:10,863 My instincts tell me Clark knows a lot more about that cave than he's letting on. 527 00:40:41,004 --> 00:40:42,562 What's this? 528 00:40:42,739 --> 00:40:45,367 My pathetic attempt at an apology. 529 00:40:46,209 --> 00:40:48,473 I plead temporary insanity. 530 00:40:49,012 --> 00:40:53,005 It doesn't take a genius to see that you and Chloe still have feelings for each other. 531 00:40:53,617 --> 00:40:55,312 Lana, Chloe and I are just friends. 532 00:40:55,585 --> 00:40:59,487 Obviously closer friends than we are. 533 00:41:01,291 --> 00:41:02,622 Lana, that's not true. 534 00:41:02,792 --> 00:41:06,319 Clark, you can't lie to me about something I saw with my own eyes. 535 00:41:06,663 --> 00:41:08,688 For once, just be honest with yourself. 536 00:41:09,232 --> 00:41:12,861 I know why Chloe was kissing you. 537 00:41:13,036 --> 00:41:14,799 But why were you kissing her back? 538 00:41:20,810 --> 00:41:22,437 I have to lock up.