1 00:00:05,205 --> 00:00:11,075 That which is done out of love always takes place beyond good and evil. 2 00:00:23,790 --> 00:00:26,486 Yeah. Have my helicopter ready first thing in the morning. 3 00:00:26,659 --> 00:00:28,627 I'm going back to Metropolis. 4 00:00:28,795 --> 00:00:32,026 No, no, I'll be alone. I suspect... 5 00:00:32,198 --> 00:00:36,100 ...Martha Kent is no longer in my employ. 6 00:00:46,279 --> 00:00:47,837 Who's there? 7 00:00:49,582 --> 00:00:53,018 If this is someone's idea of a joke, I'm not amused. 8 00:00:58,758 --> 00:01:00,385 Is that you? 9 00:01:04,030 --> 00:01:08,023 Didn't I make it clear, the conversation is over. 10 00:01:59,385 --> 00:02:01,319 Jonathan Kent... 11 00:02:01,788 --> 00:02:05,053 ...put the gun down and step out of the truck. 12 00:02:07,994 --> 00:02:10,428 Keep your hands where I can see them. 13 00:02:10,597 --> 00:02:12,030 Drop it. 14 00:02:13,399 --> 00:02:15,026 Away from the vehicle, sir. 15 00:02:17,804 --> 00:02:19,795 Away from the vehicle! 16 00:02:23,943 --> 00:02:28,277 Everything's gonna be fine. Just keep your hands where we can see them. 17 00:02:30,049 --> 00:02:31,311 Ethan. 18 00:02:31,484 --> 00:02:34,214 - What's going on? - Jonathan... 19 00:02:34,387 --> 00:02:38,881 ...as a friend, don't say another word until you get yourself a lawyer. 20 00:02:44,464 --> 00:02:47,763 You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions. 21 00:02:47,934 --> 00:02:51,665 Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law. 22 00:02:51,838 --> 00:02:55,934 You have the right to consult an attorney and to have an attorney present... 23 00:03:57,870 --> 00:04:00,566 Dad, how are you doing? 24 00:04:00,740 --> 00:04:03,903 I'm fine, other than a splitting headache. 25 00:04:04,077 --> 00:04:05,942 Any word on how Lionel Luthor's doing? 26 00:04:06,112 --> 00:04:09,707 He was rushed into surgery, Jonathan. He may not make it. 27 00:04:10,383 --> 00:04:12,578 How about the gun they found in my truck? 28 00:04:12,752 --> 00:04:16,449 Well, the police are testing it now. It's the same caliber Lionel was shot with. 29 00:04:17,123 --> 00:04:18,784 Clark, that was not my gun. 30 00:04:18,958 --> 00:04:21,324 I have no idea how it wound up in my hands. 31 00:04:21,961 --> 00:04:26,694 - Dad, what happened last night? - Well, I was out running some errands. 32 00:04:26,866 --> 00:04:29,164 I stopped by the Wild Coyote for a beer. 33 00:04:33,039 --> 00:04:35,837 When I got in my truck, everything started to go woozy on me. 34 00:04:39,245 --> 00:04:41,042 How many did you have? 35 00:04:41,214 --> 00:04:42,806 Martha, I had half a beer. 36 00:04:43,416 --> 00:04:44,974 I promise, but... 37 00:04:45,485 --> 00:04:48,613 ...next thing I know, I'm out on the side of Highway 91. I got... 38 00:04:48,788 --> 00:04:51,484 ...the police spotlight shining in my face, it's raining. 39 00:04:51,658 --> 00:04:55,924 We need to get a lawyer. I'm going to call my father and ask him to take your case. 40 00:04:56,095 --> 00:04:59,963 Martha, that man has never believed in me before. I don't see why... 41 00:05:00,133 --> 00:05:03,034 ...an attempted-murder charge is gonna change that. 42 00:05:13,246 --> 00:05:17,080 Sorry, Martha, but you and Clark are gonna have to leave now. 43 00:05:27,894 --> 00:05:31,386 Dad, no matter what it takes, I'm gonna find out who did this. 44 00:05:33,299 --> 00:05:34,891 Yeah. 45 00:05:51,784 --> 00:05:53,775 I just got in from Metropolis. Where is he? 46 00:05:53,953 --> 00:05:57,047 In surgery. He's still in critical condition. 47 00:05:57,223 --> 00:06:01,284 If the downstairs maid hadn't been awakened by the shot, he'd be dead. 48 00:06:01,461 --> 00:06:04,919 I want round-the-clock security. Whoever shot him might still be out there. 49 00:06:05,098 --> 00:06:09,000 You can save the concerned-son routine, Lex. I have everything under control. 50 00:06:10,203 --> 00:06:15,800 The loyal lap dog sitting watch at master's door, secretly hoping he doesn't make it? 51 00:06:16,976 --> 00:06:20,207 As I recall, you almost let him die once. 52 00:06:20,380 --> 00:06:22,814 Who's to say you didn't try to finish the job? 53 00:06:23,182 --> 00:06:25,742 God knows, after yesterday... 54 00:06:26,152 --> 00:06:28,245 ...you'd have enough reason to want him dead. 55 00:06:31,357 --> 00:06:36,158 You know what I find so amusing, is you actually believe my father is grooming you. 56 00:06:42,034 --> 00:06:45,128 It's unfortunate that they already have a suspect in custody. 57 00:06:45,705 --> 00:06:51,268 I can't think of a person with a better motive for killing your father than you. 58 00:06:58,451 --> 00:07:02,217 I'm sorry about your father, Clark, but I'm afraid I can't represent him. 59 00:07:02,388 --> 00:07:04,379 I don't understand. Why? 60 00:07:05,024 --> 00:07:06,821 I'm not the right man for this case. 61 00:07:06,993 --> 00:07:10,019 From everything I know about you, you're perfect for this case. 62 00:07:10,196 --> 00:07:12,790 - I can make some referrals. - They don't need a list of names. 63 00:07:12,965 --> 00:07:14,694 They need someone they can trust. 64 00:07:15,935 --> 00:07:17,698 I'm sorry, Lana. 65 00:07:18,004 --> 00:07:19,369 My decision's final. 66 00:07:24,177 --> 00:07:26,338 Just when I thought I was getting to know him. 67 00:07:26,946 --> 00:07:29,744 Looks like we need to find another lawyer. 68 00:07:30,583 --> 00:07:32,346 Clark... 69 00:07:33,853 --> 00:07:36,014 ...there's something I have to tell you. 70 00:07:39,926 --> 00:07:45,125 I went by the mansion yesterday to drop off the Talon's quarterly tax bills, and... 71 00:07:45,798 --> 00:07:47,026 ...your dad was there. 72 00:07:47,433 --> 00:07:49,196 What was he doing? 73 00:07:49,368 --> 00:07:51,359 Yelling at Lionel Luthor. 74 00:07:51,537 --> 00:07:53,903 No, I want you out of our lives, once and for all. 75 00:07:54,073 --> 00:07:58,100 You're jumping to conclusions, Mr. Kent. It was simply a token of appreciation. 76 00:07:58,277 --> 00:08:00,245 I think it was quite a bit more than that. 77 00:08:00,413 --> 00:08:02,176 It's all relative, isn't it? 78 00:08:02,348 --> 00:08:06,011 I mean, a Roger Dubuis watch from me is equivalent... 79 00:08:06,185 --> 00:08:08,380 ...to a Whitman's Sampler from you. 80 00:08:10,423 --> 00:08:12,050 Condescending son of a... 81 00:08:12,225 --> 00:08:15,683 The worst thing that happened to my family was getting involved with yours. 82 00:08:15,862 --> 00:08:20,959 Oh, now, I seem to recall that the benefits to our families were mutual. 83 00:08:21,133 --> 00:08:23,795 Are you forgetting the circumstances of Clark's adoption? 84 00:08:24,203 --> 00:08:25,932 You poison everything you touch. 85 00:08:26,205 --> 00:08:28,537 This town would be better off if you weren't in it. 86 00:08:28,708 --> 00:08:32,144 But you're as much to blame for that as I am, aren't you? 87 00:08:33,513 --> 00:08:35,310 Martha was worried about that. 88 00:08:35,481 --> 00:08:40,316 She thought you wouldn't be big enough to let her live her own life. 89 00:08:40,486 --> 00:08:42,545 You stay away from Martha... 90 00:08:42,722 --> 00:08:45,486 ...or I promise you, you will regret it. 91 00:08:46,559 --> 00:08:48,686 He threatened him, Clark. 92 00:08:50,229 --> 00:08:53,289 My dad told me he was running errands. Why would he lie to me? 93 00:08:53,466 --> 00:08:56,629 Look, the sheriff came by earlier... 94 00:08:57,436 --> 00:08:59,336 ...I told him what I just told you. 95 00:09:00,573 --> 00:09:02,404 I didn't want to, but I couldn't lie. 96 00:09:03,743 --> 00:09:07,509 It's okay. I mean, you know my dad would never try to kill anybody. 97 00:09:07,680 --> 00:09:09,011 Right? 98 00:09:09,682 --> 00:09:13,618 He was angry, Clark, but I know him. And there's no way. 99 00:09:15,321 --> 00:09:16,754 Thanks. 100 00:09:31,437 --> 00:09:33,234 Mom? 101 00:09:34,407 --> 00:09:36,238 What's going on? 102 00:09:38,177 --> 00:09:40,441 They have a search warrant. 103 00:09:42,248 --> 00:09:44,546 - Martha, can I have a word with you? - Yeah. 104 00:09:44,717 --> 00:09:47,185 Found this watch on your bedroom floor. Is it yours? 105 00:09:48,287 --> 00:09:49,879 It was a gift. 106 00:09:50,056 --> 00:09:51,284 From who? 107 00:09:56,896 --> 00:09:58,363 Lionel Luthor. 108 00:10:03,235 --> 00:10:06,671 "To Martha, with deepest affection, L.L." 109 00:10:06,839 --> 00:10:08,500 I was gonna give it back. 110 00:10:09,508 --> 00:10:12,170 I knew if Jonathan saw it, he would be furious... 111 00:10:13,879 --> 00:10:17,679 ...so I hid it in my dresser. - Well, looks like he found it. 112 00:10:19,218 --> 00:10:22,244 Ethan, you've known Jonathan since high school. 113 00:10:22,588 --> 00:10:25,022 I can't let my friendship interfere with my job. 114 00:10:26,492 --> 00:10:30,485 - You gotta admit, this looks like motive. - He found a watch and smashed it. 115 00:10:30,663 --> 00:10:32,153 That doesn't mean he's a killer. 116 00:10:32,732 --> 00:10:35,166 He also had an argument with Lionel yesterday. 117 00:10:35,334 --> 00:10:37,234 - What? - Yeah. 118 00:10:37,403 --> 00:10:38,836 Lana was there. She saw it. 119 00:10:39,005 --> 00:10:43,032 It was so heated, one of Lionel's assistants called about getting a restraining order. 120 00:10:44,210 --> 00:10:47,941 Way I figure, he was still hot under the collar when he got to the Wild Coyote. 121 00:10:48,114 --> 00:10:49,877 Bartender told me he got pretty drunk. 122 00:10:57,023 --> 00:10:58,251 Hey, Mike... 123 00:10:58,424 --> 00:11:01,052 ...why don't you give me a double shot of that tequila? 124 00:11:11,971 --> 00:11:14,030 Wait a minute, Dad said he only had one beer. 125 00:11:14,306 --> 00:11:16,797 I administered his blood-alcohol test myself, son. 126 00:11:17,109 --> 00:11:19,043 He was at 2.0. 127 00:11:19,211 --> 00:11:21,577 That's quite a bit more than one beer. 128 00:11:21,981 --> 00:11:24,848 From the sound of things, he was really spoiling for a fight. 129 00:11:25,518 --> 00:11:28,146 Lionel Luthor's a lying, miserable son of a bitch. 130 00:11:29,055 --> 00:11:30,989 You won't get any arguments here. 131 00:11:42,268 --> 00:11:44,930 - Again. - I don't think that's a good idea. 132 00:11:45,337 --> 00:11:47,999 All right, then why don't you sell me the whole bottle. 133 00:11:48,808 --> 00:11:52,574 - I'm not supposed to do that, Jonathan. - Come on, Mike. 134 00:11:52,745 --> 00:11:54,940 I know we've been friends a long time. 135 00:11:56,615 --> 00:11:57,843 Nobody's gonna know. 136 00:12:30,549 --> 00:12:32,278 Is that you? 137 00:12:33,853 --> 00:12:38,051 Didn't I make it clear? The conversation is over. 138 00:12:59,845 --> 00:13:01,335 We have eyewitnesses... 139 00:13:01,514 --> 00:13:04,915 ...who saw Jonathan's truck leaving the mansion after they heard gunshots. 140 00:13:05,251 --> 00:13:08,049 Forensics found powder residue on Jonathan's hand. 141 00:13:08,721 --> 00:13:11,189 I wish there were another explanation. 142 00:13:12,024 --> 00:13:14,857 But now he's our only suspect. 143 00:13:23,669 --> 00:13:26,035 What exactly are we looking for? 144 00:13:26,338 --> 00:13:28,898 The police already checked this whole area. 145 00:13:30,109 --> 00:13:32,737 Yeah, we have an advantage they don't. 146 00:13:37,149 --> 00:13:38,946 Are you doing the eye thing? 147 00:13:39,118 --> 00:13:41,450 Hey, I need you to check my back yard sometime. 148 00:13:41,620 --> 00:13:44,919 I buried a jar of quarters when I was 10. Never could find it. 149 00:13:45,090 --> 00:13:47,786 They found my dad's truck right about here. 150 00:14:01,207 --> 00:14:02,936 Did you find something? 151 00:14:03,108 --> 00:14:04,541 Yeah, it's a bullet. 152 00:14:05,644 --> 00:14:08,272 We need to get the sheriff out here to dig it out. 153 00:14:11,350 --> 00:14:13,648 I don't mean to rain on your CSI parade... 154 00:14:13,819 --> 00:14:16,720 ...but the only thing that proves is that somebody shot a shed. 155 00:14:16,889 --> 00:14:20,256 The sheriff said he found powder residue on my dad's hand. 156 00:14:20,426 --> 00:14:22,860 My dad said he'd never seen that gun before. 157 00:14:23,028 --> 00:14:24,825 So? What does that mean? 158 00:14:24,997 --> 00:14:28,626 Whoever shot Lionel drugged my dad and followed him until he pulled over. 159 00:14:33,806 --> 00:14:36,206 If that bullet came from the gun that shot Lionel... 160 00:14:36,375 --> 00:14:39,902 ...maybe we can convince the police that my dad is being framed. 161 00:14:47,853 --> 00:14:52,051 Even though we removed the bullet, the kidney damage slowed his metabolism. 162 00:14:52,224 --> 00:14:53,953 He's in a coma. 163 00:14:54,126 --> 00:14:55,354 What are his chances? 164 00:14:56,629 --> 00:14:58,688 His higher brain functions are shutting down. 165 00:14:59,198 --> 00:15:01,928 If he doesn't regain consciousness in the next 24 hours... 166 00:15:02,635 --> 00:15:05,126 ...he won't make it. I'm sorry. 167 00:15:07,973 --> 00:15:09,838 Sheriff Ethan... 168 00:15:10,542 --> 00:15:13,375 ...can I talk to you for a minute? - Excuse me, sheriff. 169 00:15:15,781 --> 00:15:17,476 What is it, Clark? 170 00:15:18,050 --> 00:15:20,746 I found a bullet in the shack where you arrested my father. 171 00:15:21,120 --> 00:15:23,281 My men went over that area with a microscope. 172 00:15:23,455 --> 00:15:25,150 Well, they must have missed it. 173 00:15:25,324 --> 00:15:28,885 Someone put that gun in my dad's hand and fired it. 174 00:15:29,061 --> 00:15:31,996 Or he squeezed off a round while he was parked there drinking... 175 00:15:32,164 --> 00:15:34,132 ...or it could be from a different weapon. 176 00:15:34,300 --> 00:15:37,565 Whoever's trying to set up my dad doesn't want you to find that bullet. 177 00:15:37,736 --> 00:15:40,432 I don't know what it'll prove, but I'll have it tested. 178 00:15:40,606 --> 00:15:43,507 Sheriff, I was wondering if we could talk. 179 00:15:43,676 --> 00:15:46,474 My name's Dominic Santori. I work for Lionel Luthor. 180 00:15:47,279 --> 00:15:50,009 - Clark, would you excuse us? - It's okay. He can stay. 181 00:15:51,283 --> 00:15:54,184 I don't think his father shot Mr. Luthor. 182 00:15:55,988 --> 00:15:58,456 But I'm pretty sure I know who did. 183 00:16:00,459 --> 00:16:02,450 All right, Lex... 184 00:16:02,628 --> 00:16:05,961 ...what's so urgent that you insisted I fly in for a face-to-face. 185 00:16:06,131 --> 00:16:08,292 I'm missing Domingo's La Boheme. 186 00:16:08,634 --> 00:16:11,865 Well, consider this a curtain call on our own private opera, Dad. 187 00:16:13,839 --> 00:16:16,103 Would you ask your Seeing Eye dog to wait outside? 188 00:16:16,408 --> 00:16:20,538 Anything you have to say, you can say in front of Dominic. 189 00:16:21,914 --> 00:16:24,508 A representative from an offshore shell company... 190 00:16:25,551 --> 00:16:28,884 ...who bears an uncanny resemblance to Mr. Santori here... 191 00:16:29,054 --> 00:16:32,888 ...has been quietly approaching LexCorp employees and buying their voting shares. 192 00:16:34,293 --> 00:16:36,193 Is that so? 193 00:16:36,495 --> 00:16:39,259 I was under the impression they had no intention of selling. 194 00:16:39,431 --> 00:16:40,659 What'd you get on them? 195 00:16:40,833 --> 00:16:43,631 Now, now, Lex, don't be a sore loser. 196 00:16:43,936 --> 00:16:46,370 I'm just realigning your priorities. 197 00:16:46,538 --> 00:16:50,133 Your attempt to build LexCorp was at the expense of our mutual goals. 198 00:16:50,743 --> 00:16:53,712 The only thing we share is a mutual enmity. 199 00:16:56,715 --> 00:17:02,153 This father-son reconciliation act was just a smoke screen to buy out my company. 200 00:17:02,321 --> 00:17:06,451 If you were ready to run LexCorp, there's no way I could have taken it from you. 201 00:17:06,925 --> 00:17:11,191 Look at this as an opportunity for us to work together again, father and son. 202 00:17:11,363 --> 00:17:14,264 When I broke away, I swore I'd never be under your thumb again. 203 00:17:14,433 --> 00:17:17,869 It was my hope that you'll stay and rise to the challenge. 204 00:17:18,170 --> 00:17:20,001 Your ego wouldn't allow it. 205 00:17:20,172 --> 00:17:22,037 I'll fight you on this, and I'll win. 206 00:17:22,207 --> 00:17:25,699 You better have something stronger than words to back up those threats... 207 00:17:25,878 --> 00:17:30,611 ...because as of this moment, you are just another employee. 208 00:17:34,219 --> 00:17:38,053 All Lex had to do was wait until Lionel was alone. 209 00:17:38,891 --> 00:17:42,952 Didn't I make it clear? The conversation is over. 210 00:17:49,535 --> 00:17:53,699 After he shot him, Lex could have framed Mr. Kent. 211 00:17:53,872 --> 00:17:58,707 And then he drove his girlfriend to Metropolis, a convenient alibi. 212 00:17:59,078 --> 00:18:02,445 Thank you, Mr. Santori. I'll certainly look into that. 213 00:18:02,614 --> 00:18:04,582 Excuse me. 214 00:18:06,085 --> 00:18:09,577 I know Lex and his dad have problems, but it's hard to believe he'd do that. 215 00:18:09,855 --> 00:18:12,551 Face it, Clark, in your heart... 216 00:18:12,724 --> 00:18:15,750 ...you've always known what Lex is capable of. 217 00:18:31,910 --> 00:18:33,377 Hey. 218 00:18:35,414 --> 00:18:37,109 Are you okay? 219 00:18:39,251 --> 00:18:43,381 Sometimes being an objective journalist really sucks. 220 00:18:43,722 --> 00:18:45,656 I can imagine. 221 00:18:48,160 --> 00:18:51,459 I still can't believe Henry didn't take Mr. Kent's case. 222 00:18:52,898 --> 00:18:56,629 Okay, usually when I do this, people seem to get really mad at me. 223 00:18:56,802 --> 00:19:00,636 But I found it odd that your dad passed up an opportunity to take on a Luthor... 224 00:19:00,806 --> 00:19:04,298 ...so I ran a search on his legal history. 225 00:19:05,043 --> 00:19:08,308 And since you don't seem to be freaking out, I guess I should continue? 226 00:19:08,914 --> 00:19:12,645 If it helps explain why he won't defend Mr. Kent, then I wanna know. 227 00:19:13,352 --> 00:19:19,018 Okay, it turns out that Mr. Small was a top white-collar criminal defense lawyer. 228 00:19:19,358 --> 00:19:24,125 He and his firm did a lot of business with, surprise, surprise, LuthorCorp. 229 00:19:25,063 --> 00:19:27,657 Maybe he considered the Kent case a conflict of interest. 230 00:19:28,133 --> 00:19:31,500 As opposed to all the other times he's taken on Lionel and his buddies? 231 00:19:32,171 --> 00:19:34,537 This is interesting, though. 232 00:19:34,706 --> 00:19:39,405 LuthorCorp filed a complaint against Henry Small that got him fired from his firm. 233 00:19:39,578 --> 00:19:42,103 Okay, so that explains why he might hate the Luthors... 234 00:19:42,281 --> 00:19:44,681 ...but it doesn't explain why he won't take the case. 235 00:19:45,817 --> 00:19:48,877 You know, Lana, my computer only spits out cold, hard facts. 236 00:19:49,054 --> 00:19:52,990 If you want explanations, you're gonna have to go to the source. 237 00:19:53,959 --> 00:19:55,324 I understand. 238 00:19:56,361 --> 00:19:58,852 Very well, doctor, keep me posted. 239 00:19:59,898 --> 00:20:03,163 Dominic told me you got in a fight with your father before he got shot. 240 00:20:03,335 --> 00:20:05,132 Why didn't you tell the police? 241 00:20:05,571 --> 00:20:07,698 So now you're implying I pulled the trigger? 242 00:20:10,008 --> 00:20:12,533 It's not like I haven't seen you shoot someone before. 243 00:20:13,111 --> 00:20:15,705 Get out of here before you say something you'll regret. 244 00:20:15,881 --> 00:20:18,475 I'm not going anywhere, not until I get some answers. 245 00:20:18,650 --> 00:20:20,277 Are you trying to frame my dad? 246 00:20:21,587 --> 00:20:25,717 After all this time, I thought you knew me better than the average tabloid reader. 247 00:20:25,891 --> 00:20:28,519 If you don't start trusting me, what else am I to think? 248 00:20:28,694 --> 00:20:30,218 Stay out of it, Clark. 249 00:20:30,395 --> 00:20:34,422 - My dad's life is at stake here. - So is my father's! 250 00:20:36,568 --> 00:20:38,433 Goodbye, Clark. 251 00:21:04,997 --> 00:21:06,362 Sweetheart... 252 00:21:06,531 --> 00:21:08,089 ...how are you holding up? 253 00:21:10,335 --> 00:21:13,202 You know, it's funny how being locked up can... 254 00:21:13,372 --> 00:21:16,432 ...give you time to reflect on all the mistakes you've made. 255 00:21:16,942 --> 00:21:19,934 Why didn't you tell me you had a fight with Lionel? 256 00:21:22,848 --> 00:21:25,146 - Because I was angry. - At me? 257 00:21:26,718 --> 00:21:28,811 No, at myself. 258 00:21:29,154 --> 00:21:31,145 I was jealous. 259 00:21:31,990 --> 00:21:33,617 When I found that watch... 260 00:21:33,792 --> 00:21:36,488 ...it reminded me of all the things I couldn't give you. 261 00:21:38,163 --> 00:21:40,563 For the first time, it felt like I was losing you. 262 00:21:44,436 --> 00:21:46,461 Martha, I am so sorry. 263 00:21:46,805 --> 00:21:48,363 For what? 264 00:21:55,681 --> 00:21:58,047 I'm sorry for not having faith in us. 265 00:21:59,851 --> 00:22:03,218 I'm sorry for giving in to my own petty fears. 266 00:22:04,690 --> 00:22:06,851 And all it takes is one... 267 00:22:07,025 --> 00:22:08,788 ...reckless moment to ruin everything. 268 00:22:08,960 --> 00:22:11,690 Jonathan, you didn't shoot Lionel. 269 00:22:13,832 --> 00:22:16,096 No, I didn't shoot Lionel. 270 00:22:18,603 --> 00:22:20,070 But I... 271 00:22:21,540 --> 00:22:24,668 I let my anger get the best of me. 272 00:22:24,843 --> 00:22:29,246 I haven't exactly kept it a secret how Jonathan Kent feels about the Luthors. 273 00:22:32,250 --> 00:22:35,276 What jury could possibly believe me now? 274 00:22:39,958 --> 00:22:41,516 I know this place. 275 00:22:41,693 --> 00:22:45,424 My brother used to come here all the time. Word was they never checked IDs. 276 00:22:45,597 --> 00:22:46,928 How'd they keep it open? 277 00:22:47,099 --> 00:22:48,361 Good luck. 278 00:22:48,533 --> 00:22:49,932 Connections. 279 00:22:50,802 --> 00:22:54,932 Well, if someone did drug my dad, this would have been the only place to do it. 280 00:23:05,951 --> 00:23:09,478 I don't know what you kids heard, but we don't serve minors in here. 281 00:23:09,654 --> 00:23:13,488 I just want to ask a few questions. My name's Clark Kent, Jonathan's son. 282 00:23:13,658 --> 00:23:15,216 Jonathan. 283 00:23:16,795 --> 00:23:19,059 Listen, I'm sorry about what happened. 284 00:23:20,132 --> 00:23:23,260 Do you remember if he was talking to anyone the other night? 285 00:23:23,435 --> 00:23:26,268 He was talking to everybody, blowing off steam. 286 00:23:26,438 --> 00:23:29,896 Sounded like he had a major run-in with Lionel Luthor. 287 00:23:31,843 --> 00:23:34,505 Sheriff said he bought a bottle of tequila from you. 288 00:23:34,913 --> 00:23:37,211 Yeah, I wish I hadn't done it now. 289 00:23:38,984 --> 00:23:41,714 The cops want me to testify. 290 00:23:41,887 --> 00:23:44,117 I could lose my liquor license. 291 00:23:44,289 --> 00:23:48,225 He never drinks more than one or two beers. Did someone put something in his drink? 292 00:23:48,393 --> 00:23:52,352 Nobody had to put anything in his drink the way he was knocking them back. 293 00:23:53,999 --> 00:23:57,435 Listen, I know you don't wanna hear this... 294 00:23:57,602 --> 00:24:01,060 ...but Jonathan said he was gonna take care of Lionel, once and for all. 295 00:24:01,239 --> 00:24:03,799 - He'd never say that. - I've known him since high school. 296 00:24:03,975 --> 00:24:05,602 He's always had a temper. 297 00:24:05,777 --> 00:24:08,041 There's no doubt in my mind he did it. 298 00:24:11,850 --> 00:24:13,442 You're just as bad as your old man. 299 00:24:13,618 --> 00:24:15,245 Clark, let him go, man. 300 00:24:16,922 --> 00:24:19,322 Clark, let him go! Be cool. 301 00:24:31,670 --> 00:24:35,333 The guy's lying. He's involved. I think he's the one who spiked my dad's drink. 302 00:24:35,507 --> 00:24:36,974 Clark, look, I'm on your side... 303 00:24:37,142 --> 00:24:40,600 ...but putting a bartender through spin cycle isn't the thing to do now. 304 00:24:40,779 --> 00:24:42,713 I know. I'm sorry. 305 00:24:44,850 --> 00:24:46,078 Pete, look out! 306 00:25:34,132 --> 00:25:36,692 - You all right? - Yeah, I think so. 307 00:25:43,975 --> 00:25:46,671 But you must have definitely ticked someone off. 308 00:26:03,261 --> 00:26:06,059 Clark, I heard you had a narrow escape. 309 00:26:06,231 --> 00:26:07,459 What do you care? 310 00:26:07,632 --> 00:26:10,100 I think this may be connected to my father's shooting. 311 00:26:10,268 --> 00:26:12,498 - I warned you to stay out of this, Clark. - Why? 312 00:26:12,671 --> 00:26:15,401 - To control the situation? - I'm not controlling anything. 313 00:26:15,574 --> 00:26:17,508 I don't know who to believe anymore. 314 00:26:18,810 --> 00:26:22,746 - Dominic made quite an impression. - This isn't about Dominic. 315 00:26:23,882 --> 00:26:27,181 He's asked the hospital staff to keep me away from my father. 316 00:26:27,352 --> 00:26:29,820 - Why do you think that is? - Probably to protect him. 317 00:26:30,021 --> 00:26:31,386 Or himself. 318 00:26:32,891 --> 00:26:36,918 If my father regains consciousness, he may be able to identify who shot him. 319 00:26:37,429 --> 00:26:38,794 You think Dominic's involved? 320 00:26:40,465 --> 00:26:41,989 Why would he turn against Lionel? 321 00:26:42,167 --> 00:26:45,762 Because the decision to buy out LexCorp affects him as much as it does me. 322 00:26:46,438 --> 00:26:49,635 - Something stronger than words to back up those threats, son... 323 00:26:49,808 --> 00:26:54,177 ...because as of this moment, you are just another employee. 324 00:26:54,879 --> 00:26:56,904 I'm going to Metropolis. 325 00:26:57,082 --> 00:27:00,518 When I get back, I want you gone. 326 00:27:19,604 --> 00:27:21,868 You never told me you wanted Lex back. 327 00:27:22,540 --> 00:27:24,599 I thought it was assumed. 328 00:27:25,210 --> 00:27:30,011 You know I care about this company. I can't believe you're giving Lex another chance. 329 00:27:30,181 --> 00:27:32,149 I gave Lex a taste of independence... 330 00:27:32,317 --> 00:27:34,911 ...to demonstrate the futility of working against me. 331 00:27:35,086 --> 00:27:39,318 But I always intended to bring him back into the fold. 332 00:27:39,491 --> 00:27:43,018 You made promises to me, promises that I expect you to keep. 333 00:27:43,862 --> 00:27:46,262 You've been loyal, Dominic... 334 00:27:46,431 --> 00:27:49,264 ...but Lex is blood. 335 00:27:49,434 --> 00:27:53,234 I've worked too long to let you take everything away from me now. 336 00:27:58,576 --> 00:28:00,544 I forgot my keys. 337 00:28:03,014 --> 00:28:05,039 He was angry enough to shoot your father? 338 00:28:07,352 --> 00:28:11,152 Seizing the reins of a billion-dollar corporation is a powerful incentive. 339 00:28:11,322 --> 00:28:13,415 All he needed was someone to take the blame. 340 00:28:26,805 --> 00:28:29,638 Why didn't you tell anyone about this? 341 00:28:29,808 --> 00:28:33,107 My father was shot the same day he bought my company out from under me. 342 00:28:33,812 --> 00:28:36,872 While you were playing it close to the vest, my father was in jail. 343 00:28:37,048 --> 00:28:41,712 - How long would you let him stay there? - Until I knew for sure he didn't do it. 344 00:28:41,886 --> 00:28:43,114 Now I do. 345 00:28:43,288 --> 00:28:45,654 Look, the shooting is related to the buyout. 346 00:28:45,824 --> 00:28:48,258 I needed the guilty party to make a mistake. 347 00:28:49,027 --> 00:28:50,892 Like trying to kill me and Pete? 348 00:28:59,337 --> 00:29:00,565 So, what now? 349 00:29:04,509 --> 00:29:05,737 Lana... 350 00:29:05,910 --> 00:29:08,435 ...I got your message. What's the urgency? 351 00:29:10,315 --> 00:29:13,011 I know about the complaint Lionel Luthor filed against you. 352 00:29:14,786 --> 00:29:17,118 Have you been snooping into my past? 353 00:29:17,856 --> 00:29:21,485 I was curious to find out why you wouldn't help one of my closest friends. 354 00:29:21,659 --> 00:29:23,524 And that gives you the right to pry? 355 00:29:23,895 --> 00:29:27,456 I'm your daughter. If we're gonna have more than the same DNA in common... 356 00:29:27,632 --> 00:29:31,659 ...we have to be honest with each other. - I didn't ask you to barge into my life. 357 00:29:34,205 --> 00:29:38,437 Don't worry. You know, I won't be imposing on you again. 358 00:29:45,884 --> 00:29:50,685 - Lionel Luthor has nothing to do with this. - I saw the complaint. 359 00:29:50,855 --> 00:29:56,384 Payback after I refused to go along with one of his ethically dubious schemes. 360 00:29:56,561 --> 00:29:59,223 Business as usual for LuthorCorp. 361 00:30:01,666 --> 00:30:03,566 You should have kept on digging. 362 00:30:05,036 --> 00:30:06,697 And what would I have found? 363 00:30:07,038 --> 00:30:10,496 Kansas v. Sutton, a murder trial back in the early '90s. 364 00:30:11,876 --> 00:30:14,140 I don't understand. 365 00:30:15,013 --> 00:30:19,541 I was defense counsel, court-appointed, which meant I didn't give a damn. 366 00:30:19,717 --> 00:30:24,416 Five years after conviction, his family has evidence retested, proving he was innocent. 367 00:30:25,723 --> 00:30:28,157 So you were still able to get him out, right? 368 00:30:29,427 --> 00:30:30,917 By then it was too late. 369 00:30:31,262 --> 00:30:33,696 He had been executed three months before. 370 00:30:34,833 --> 00:30:36,767 After that, I hung it all up. 371 00:30:36,935 --> 00:30:41,235 Now I try to save the world from my living room. 372 00:30:42,240 --> 00:30:44,708 But at least I know nobody's gonna die because of me. 373 00:30:46,477 --> 00:30:49,310 I know you can't undo the past... 374 00:30:49,914 --> 00:30:52,178 ...but you can't hide from it, either. 375 00:30:58,823 --> 00:31:01,758 Lana? What are you doing here? 376 00:31:01,926 --> 00:31:04,417 Just offering some moral support. 377 00:31:04,596 --> 00:31:06,894 Brought some reinforcements. 378 00:31:07,065 --> 00:31:10,000 - I'd like to handle your father's case. - Of course. 379 00:31:10,168 --> 00:31:13,433 We need all the help we can get. Thank you. 380 00:31:15,206 --> 00:31:16,935 How'd you get him to change his mind? 381 00:31:17,108 --> 00:31:21,272 We set the ground rules for our relationship, and we promised to be honest... 382 00:31:21,446 --> 00:31:23,107 ...no matter what. 383 00:31:25,717 --> 00:31:27,776 I've got a bail hearing set this afternoon. 384 00:31:27,952 --> 00:31:31,945 I'm sure with Jonathan's standing in the community, we can have him out by supper. 385 00:31:32,123 --> 00:31:34,614 I just got good news from Lex. His dad's doing better. 386 00:31:34,926 --> 00:31:37,451 - He's expected to regain consciousness. - Oh, thank God. 387 00:31:37,729 --> 00:31:40,061 Dad, and if he does, maybe he can ID the shooter. 388 00:31:40,231 --> 00:31:42,096 That's a big "if," given his blindness. 389 00:31:43,234 --> 00:31:45,099 Look, we're not out of the woods yet. 390 00:31:45,603 --> 00:31:49,334 Lex Luthor's alibi checks out, but Dominic Santori's is flimsy. 391 00:31:49,507 --> 00:31:51,236 That should be good news for me. 392 00:31:51,409 --> 00:31:54,776 The bartender who could corroborate his involvement has disappeared. 393 00:31:54,946 --> 00:31:58,609 Now, without him, it's gonna be hard to keep your case from going to trial. 394 00:32:06,758 --> 00:32:09,192 Breaking and entering really necessary? 395 00:32:09,627 --> 00:32:12,152 - Thought the police checked this place out. - Yeah. 396 00:32:12,330 --> 00:32:15,561 They checked out the area where my dad was arrested too. 397 00:32:16,234 --> 00:32:17,963 I'm gonna look over here. 398 00:32:36,154 --> 00:32:38,179 Pete! 399 00:32:48,399 --> 00:32:52,130 Oh, man, talk about sleeping with the fishes. 400 00:32:59,344 --> 00:33:01,437 I think I know who shot Lionel Luthor. 401 00:33:43,588 --> 00:33:46,386 Lex had his father moved to another floor. 402 00:33:50,895 --> 00:33:53,295 We put the word out that Lionel was getting better... 403 00:33:53,464 --> 00:33:56,365 ...guessing it would draw you out. 404 00:33:58,336 --> 00:34:00,065 Kept hoping I was wrong. 405 00:34:09,347 --> 00:34:12,612 - What the hell? - You went to high school with my dad. 406 00:34:12,784 --> 00:34:14,547 So did Mike the bartender. 407 00:34:14,719 --> 00:34:17,882 You and Mike were more than friends. You had a business arrangement. 408 00:34:18,056 --> 00:34:19,614 Clark, I can explain. 409 00:34:19,791 --> 00:34:22,954 Explain how a bar with repeated violations stays open? 410 00:34:23,127 --> 00:34:26,563 Or how all the evidence conveniently pointed toward my dad? 411 00:34:26,731 --> 00:34:29,632 You found out about my dad's fight, and it all came together. 412 00:35:02,400 --> 00:35:03,867 Is that you? 413 00:35:07,004 --> 00:35:11,270 Didn't I make it clear? The conversation is over. 414 00:35:26,991 --> 00:35:29,221 You faked my dad's blood-alcohol test... 415 00:35:29,393 --> 00:35:32,453 ...and when I started to check out your story, you came after me. 416 00:35:32,630 --> 00:35:34,791 My dad trusted you. How could you do that? 417 00:35:35,333 --> 00:35:38,393 Don't you see, Clark? It's not just about me. 418 00:35:38,769 --> 00:35:41,897 It's the Luthors. They're like a cancer... 419 00:35:42,073 --> 00:35:44,769 ...destroying everything they touch. 420 00:35:44,942 --> 00:35:46,773 The Luthors didn't kill anyone. 421 00:35:48,513 --> 00:35:50,572 The Luthors didn't frame my dad. 422 00:35:54,552 --> 00:35:56,884 What have I done? 423 00:36:13,705 --> 00:36:16,173 Just wanted to make sure your dad was doing all right. 424 00:36:17,242 --> 00:36:18,470 He says he is. 425 00:36:19,143 --> 00:36:21,202 You don't sound too convinced. 426 00:36:23,214 --> 00:36:24,943 I found this in the house. 427 00:36:25,116 --> 00:36:26,981 It's my dad's high-school yearbook. 428 00:36:27,318 --> 00:36:30,048 Him and Ethan were in the same class. 429 00:36:32,223 --> 00:36:33,884 "To Jonathan... 430 00:36:34,058 --> 00:36:36,925 ...a great quarterback, a better friend, Ethan." 431 00:36:39,030 --> 00:36:42,022 You grow up with someone, you think you know them, but... 432 00:36:44,269 --> 00:36:47,363 ...I mean, darkness like that just doesn't come out of nowhere. 433 00:36:53,611 --> 00:36:55,670 I'm sorry about your company. 434 00:36:56,047 --> 00:36:58,106 What's gonna happen next? 435 00:36:58,283 --> 00:37:00,751 My father thinks I'll go back to work for him. 436 00:37:01,819 --> 00:37:03,184 Will you? 437 00:37:04,389 --> 00:37:06,823 It's hard to imagine working for a man... 438 00:37:06,991 --> 00:37:11,485 ...who can enrage four people to the point where any of them had motive to kill him. 439 00:37:13,564 --> 00:37:15,327 Even you. 440 00:37:20,571 --> 00:37:23,540 You know that darkness you were talking about? 441 00:37:23,708 --> 00:37:28,042 I'm not sure we're born with it. People like my father find a way to bring it out. 442 00:37:32,050 --> 00:37:33,881 So are we okay? 443 00:37:36,220 --> 00:37:38,120 I wish I could help you with your father. 444 00:37:39,357 --> 00:37:40,688 I can take him. 445 00:38:02,146 --> 00:38:03,545 Dad. 446 00:38:03,715 --> 00:38:05,444 Son. 447 00:38:06,184 --> 00:38:09,449 I understand you've had a busy few days. 448 00:38:09,854 --> 00:38:12,220 In case you hadn't heard... 449 00:38:12,390 --> 00:38:16,656 ...Ethan has been charged in the murder of the bartender and the attempt on you. 450 00:38:20,131 --> 00:38:25,899 It truly is a sad day in Smallville. 451 00:38:27,505 --> 00:38:31,703 I'm sure some version of the truth will come out sooner or later... 452 00:38:31,876 --> 00:38:33,969 ...but I was hoping to hear it from you first. 453 00:38:36,781 --> 00:38:39,614 The sheriff and I simply... 454 00:38:42,453 --> 00:38:45,684 ...had a misunderstanding. 455 00:38:53,898 --> 00:38:55,593 Sheriff. 456 00:38:59,804 --> 00:39:01,601 You have something for me? 457 00:39:04,842 --> 00:39:07,242 These are good people who happened to make mistakes. 458 00:39:07,412 --> 00:39:10,711 Yes, well, we're, all of us, only human, sheriff. 459 00:39:10,948 --> 00:39:13,974 These particular people sit on the board of my son's company... 460 00:39:14,152 --> 00:39:17,519 ...so they need a little incentive to sell their voting shares to me. 461 00:39:19,190 --> 00:39:22,091 - Goodbye, Mr. Luthor. - I hope this will be... 462 00:39:22,260 --> 00:39:25,388 ...the beginning of a long and profitable relationship. 463 00:39:28,332 --> 00:39:31,199 Our arrangement was for this one time only. 464 00:39:32,503 --> 00:39:38,965 Now, did that proviso come before or after you insisted on cash in advance? 465 00:39:40,545 --> 00:39:42,012 I was strapped. 466 00:39:42,180 --> 00:39:43,647 But don't think you own me. 467 00:39:43,815 --> 00:39:46,045 I've documented your backroom deals. 468 00:39:46,217 --> 00:39:49,084 You push me, and I just have to make one call. 469 00:39:49,253 --> 00:39:51,153 Would that be to your attorney? 470 00:39:51,389 --> 00:39:52,617 He... 471 00:39:53,224 --> 00:39:56,489 ...passed along your documented evidence. 472 00:39:58,362 --> 00:40:00,557 Along with his best wishes. 473 00:40:01,165 --> 00:40:03,065 You know... 474 00:40:03,234 --> 00:40:06,362 ...my reputation in Smallville is... 475 00:40:06,804 --> 00:40:09,364 ...of no importance to me... 476 00:40:09,540 --> 00:40:10,973 ...but yours... 477 00:40:11,642 --> 00:40:14,770 ...it's your lifeblood, sheriff. 478 00:40:16,047 --> 00:40:20,711 Sheriff? That's an elected position, isn't it? 479 00:40:21,853 --> 00:40:24,913 Don't threaten me, you son of a bitch. 480 00:40:25,389 --> 00:40:27,550 Good evening, sheriff. 481 00:40:45,109 --> 00:40:48,044 So you took an honest man and destroyed him... 482 00:40:48,212 --> 00:40:51,807 ...and by proxy almost ruined Jonathan Kent. 483 00:40:51,983 --> 00:40:54,816 How does it feel, Dad, knowing you brought this on yourself? 484 00:40:55,186 --> 00:40:57,154 But I didn't, Lex. 485 00:40:57,321 --> 00:40:59,414 You did... 486 00:40:59,590 --> 00:41:04,618 ...engineering your ill-advised employee coup. 487 00:41:11,469 --> 00:41:13,494 And you actually believe that? 488 00:41:13,838 --> 00:41:15,703 It's all right, son. 489 00:41:15,873 --> 00:41:17,272 I forgive you. 490 00:41:18,876 --> 00:41:21,811 Now it's time to look to the future. 491 00:41:23,648 --> 00:41:25,513 Together.