1 00:00:04,104 --> 00:00:06,402 All right, Ryan, what am I looking at? 2 00:00:10,010 --> 00:00:10,999 Ryan. 3 00:00:13,580 --> 00:00:14,706 A dog. 4 00:00:15,181 --> 00:00:16,614 What kind of dog? 5 00:00:16,783 --> 00:00:18,944 - A lab. - What color is it? 6 00:00:20,854 --> 00:00:23,448 - What color? - Brown. 7 00:00:27,560 --> 00:00:28,549 A tree. 8 00:00:31,331 --> 00:00:32,855 A pine tree. 9 00:00:41,441 --> 00:00:42,806 Ryan. 10 00:00:42,976 --> 00:00:45,171 A father, mother and son. 11 00:00:52,419 --> 00:00:54,387 Another pressure headache? 12 00:00:55,655 --> 00:00:56,883 Let's try and push on. 13 00:00:57,257 --> 00:01:00,954 - I don't want to answer any more questions. - There's just a few more left. 14 00:01:04,030 --> 00:01:05,520 Full moon. 15 00:01:06,900 --> 00:01:08,663 A butterfly. 16 00:01:10,103 --> 00:01:11,092 Train. 17 00:01:38,932 --> 00:01:41,901 You're afraid you're not gonna get all your research done. 18 00:01:42,068 --> 00:01:43,467 Get some coagulant. 19 00:01:44,037 --> 00:01:45,766 Yes, doctor. 20 00:01:53,179 --> 00:01:54,203 What is it, Ryan? 21 00:01:55,915 --> 00:01:58,315 What's OxyContin? 22 00:01:58,718 --> 00:02:02,017 It's a very powerful narcotic. Why? 23 00:02:04,224 --> 00:02:06,192 He's stealing it. 24 00:02:06,359 --> 00:02:07,485 I knew it. 25 00:02:09,162 --> 00:02:11,027 I'll be right back. 26 00:02:25,145 --> 00:02:27,443 - What do you got there? - The coagulant. 27 00:02:27,614 --> 00:02:29,844 It's what you asked for, right? 28 00:02:31,584 --> 00:02:34,747 Son of a... Son of a bitch! 29 00:02:36,556 --> 00:02:37,750 Ryan. 30 00:02:38,124 --> 00:02:39,887 Ryan? 31 00:03:12,225 --> 00:03:15,456 Ryan, open the door. 32 00:03:15,628 --> 00:03:18,256 Open the door now. Open up. 33 00:03:21,234 --> 00:03:23,862 Clark, can you get that? 34 00:03:24,704 --> 00:03:26,171 Yeah. 35 00:03:29,709 --> 00:03:32,109 - Hello? - Clark, you gotta help me. 36 00:03:32,278 --> 00:03:33,802 Ryan, is that you? 37 00:03:34,147 --> 00:03:36,581 - You gotta get me out. - Calm down. Where are you? 38 00:03:36,749 --> 00:03:40,048 A hospital called Summerholt. Clark, you gotta get me out, please! 39 00:03:40,220 --> 00:03:41,744 Get in there. 40 00:03:41,921 --> 00:03:44,253 - Give me the phone. - They're experimenting on me! 41 00:03:44,824 --> 00:03:47,224 - What? - Let go, help! Clark! No! 42 00:03:51,564 --> 00:03:53,054 Ryan! 43 00:03:53,566 --> 00:03:58,401 I'll stop! Don't put that in me! Stop! Let go! No! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! 44 00:03:59,739 --> 00:04:01,172 I'm sorry! 45 00:05:07,807 --> 00:05:12,642 Ryan's aunt's phone has been disconnected. The operator said there's no new listing. 46 00:05:12,812 --> 00:05:15,372 - It's like she disappeared. - Doesn't make any sense. 47 00:05:15,548 --> 00:05:17,709 - What about this Summerholt? - No, I checked. 48 00:05:18,117 --> 00:05:20,517 There's no hospital by that name in Edge City. 49 00:05:20,687 --> 00:05:22,211 When did you last hear from Ryan? 50 00:05:22,388 --> 00:05:25,414 He sent an e-mail a few weeks ago. He was getting ready for school. 51 00:05:25,825 --> 00:05:27,952 I'm calling the Edge City police. 52 00:05:28,127 --> 00:05:29,788 I've never heard him so scared. 53 00:05:31,464 --> 00:05:34,331 Maybe somebody's filed a missing persons report. 54 00:05:41,074 --> 00:05:42,837 I keep thinking I missed something. 55 00:05:43,009 --> 00:05:46,775 Some clue in his e-mail, some sign that things weren't okay. 56 00:05:46,946 --> 00:05:48,846 I guess I just wasn't listening. 57 00:05:49,015 --> 00:05:53,349 I know Ryan means a lot to you, Clark, but you've gotta cut yourself some slack. 58 00:05:53,586 --> 00:05:55,349 Second-guessing isn't gonna help. 59 00:05:55,588 --> 00:05:59,422 Hey, remember that cute guy Henrik, who works at the phone company? 60 00:05:59,592 --> 00:06:03,323 Yeah, you mean the Hungarian one with the toy scooter? 61 00:06:03,496 --> 00:06:07,330 He's Austrian, and it's a classic Vespa, but anyway... 62 00:06:07,500 --> 00:06:09,934 ...he traced Ryan's call back to its point of origin. 63 00:06:10,103 --> 00:06:11,434 You found something. 64 00:06:11,804 --> 00:06:13,567 Summerholt Neurological Institute. 65 00:06:13,740 --> 00:06:17,608 - It's not in Edge City, it's in Metropolis. - That explains why we couldn't find it. 66 00:06:17,777 --> 00:06:22,043 The weird thing is that Summerholt is a research facility. They don't take patients. 67 00:06:22,215 --> 00:06:24,513 And if they did, why would Ryan be in lockdown... 68 00:06:24,684 --> 00:06:27,812 ...in a place that specializes in super-esoteric brain research? 69 00:06:35,261 --> 00:06:38,753 Mr. Mayor. Thank you for seeing me on such short notice. 70 00:06:38,931 --> 00:06:41,559 Always a pleasure, Lex. How can I help you? 71 00:06:41,734 --> 00:06:45,670 As you know, LexCorp is in the midst of major plan expansion. 72 00:06:46,005 --> 00:06:49,202 But we're still awaiting final approval from the zoning commission. 73 00:06:50,143 --> 00:06:52,304 Well, you know how it is these days, Lex. 74 00:06:52,478 --> 00:06:55,538 With all these environmental and safety regulations. 75 00:06:55,882 --> 00:06:58,874 There's no such thing as a rubber stamp anymore. 76 00:06:59,786 --> 00:07:03,381 If this project collapses, it's gonna cost Smallville a lot of jobs. 77 00:07:04,757 --> 00:07:06,486 I've been friends with your father... 78 00:07:06,659 --> 00:07:10,117 ...ever since LuthorCorp bought the old creamed-corn plant. 79 00:07:10,763 --> 00:07:13,561 He was always a very generous supporter. 80 00:07:13,733 --> 00:07:16,964 I never realized my father had an interest in local politics. 81 00:07:17,503 --> 00:07:22,202 I don't think he does. But I know he's never had a permit held up at the commission. 82 00:07:26,078 --> 00:07:28,046 You want a bribe? 83 00:07:28,381 --> 00:07:30,372 I never said that. 84 00:07:30,783 --> 00:07:33,775 But now that you're running your father's plant... 85 00:07:33,953 --> 00:07:36,114 ...you should learn how business gets done. 86 00:07:36,289 --> 00:07:38,280 Let's be clear. 87 00:07:39,125 --> 00:07:43,494 I don't work for my father anymore, and it's not his plant. LexCorp owns it. 88 00:07:43,663 --> 00:07:45,722 And I have my own way of doing business. 89 00:07:47,500 --> 00:07:51,163 I'm up for re-election soon. It's my fourth term. 90 00:07:51,337 --> 00:07:55,034 Think of this as the beginning of a long-term relationship, which could have... 91 00:07:55,208 --> 00:07:58,507 ...beneficial consequences for both of us. 92 00:08:00,012 --> 00:08:02,037 Call this man. 93 00:08:02,215 --> 00:08:03,876 He'll explain how things work. 94 00:08:07,954 --> 00:08:13,415 Oh, and imagine how much you'll lose if construction shuts down. 95 00:08:22,568 --> 00:08:24,058 Hey. 96 00:08:24,737 --> 00:08:27,103 Hi. How was your ride? 97 00:08:27,273 --> 00:08:30,640 Oh, it was great. We took the long way around Crater Lake. 98 00:08:30,810 --> 00:08:33,938 Do you remember riding at the Metropolis Equestrian Center? 99 00:08:34,113 --> 00:08:37,082 And you said you wished you belonged to a club like that? 100 00:08:37,250 --> 00:08:40,117 Yeah. They've got fantastic facilities. 101 00:08:40,686 --> 00:08:45,089 Well, what would you say if I told you you could ride there every weekend... 102 00:08:45,258 --> 00:08:47,283 ...and any time you wanted after school? 103 00:08:47,460 --> 00:08:49,826 I'd say it'd be a long drive. 104 00:08:51,697 --> 00:08:53,426 I know this is sudden. 105 00:08:53,599 --> 00:08:55,191 But... 106 00:08:55,768 --> 00:08:59,670 Well, Dean's taking a job in Metropolis, and he wants us to move with him. 107 00:09:02,408 --> 00:09:03,807 And you said yes? 108 00:09:04,877 --> 00:09:07,209 I know it's a lot to ask, Lana. 109 00:09:07,380 --> 00:09:08,813 But it's important to Dean... 110 00:09:08,981 --> 00:09:13,111 ...and I think it'll be a great opportunity for you. It'll be great for all of us. 111 00:09:14,220 --> 00:09:17,712 I can't believe you agreed to do this without even asking me. 112 00:09:18,724 --> 00:09:23,320 - I know it's difficult to imagine right now... - What about school? And my friends? 113 00:09:23,496 --> 00:09:25,623 Not to mention the Talon. 114 00:09:25,798 --> 00:09:28,323 Lana, you can visit Smallville any time you want. 115 00:09:40,947 --> 00:09:44,280 This Summerholt Institute has more bureaucracy than the IRS. 116 00:09:44,450 --> 00:09:47,385 I was on hold for an hour before they told me to call tomorrow. 117 00:09:47,853 --> 00:09:49,445 I want to go and check it out. 118 00:09:49,622 --> 00:09:52,557 The police have been there, and there was no sign of Ryan. 119 00:09:52,858 --> 00:09:56,555 - This might not even be the place. - Ryan's like a little brother to me. 120 00:09:56,729 --> 00:09:59,254 If something happened to him, I'd never forgive myself. 121 00:09:59,432 --> 00:10:00,899 We understand how you feel. 122 00:10:01,067 --> 00:10:04,696 But you can't just go and start ripping the doors off this place. 123 00:10:21,287 --> 00:10:22,811 His name is Ryan James. 124 00:10:23,022 --> 00:10:25,388 I told you, we have no one here by that name. 125 00:10:25,558 --> 00:10:28,721 - I know he's here. - Lf you don't leave, I'll call security. 126 00:10:28,894 --> 00:10:30,794 I want to talk to someone in charge. 127 00:10:30,963 --> 00:10:33,022 - Mary, is there a problem? - Dr. Garner. 128 00:10:33,199 --> 00:10:35,793 This man believes we have a friend of his here. 129 00:10:35,968 --> 00:10:38,869 It's okay, I'll handle it. Dr. Garner. 130 00:10:39,271 --> 00:10:40,260 Clark Kent. 131 00:10:40,439 --> 00:10:43,465 - Kent. Did your parents call earlier? - Yeah. 132 00:10:43,676 --> 00:10:47,908 We're looking for our friend Ryan James. He called and said he was being held here. 133 00:10:48,080 --> 00:10:50,640 There's been a mistake. We're a research facility. 134 00:10:50,816 --> 00:10:52,613 I know he's here. 135 00:10:53,719 --> 00:10:56,210 Don't take my word for it, talk to the police. 136 00:10:56,389 --> 00:10:58,323 They came by and checked. Twice. 137 00:10:58,858 --> 00:11:02,021 I wish I could help you, but your friend isn't here. 138 00:11:03,295 --> 00:11:04,728 I hope you find him. 139 00:11:22,481 --> 00:11:24,642 - Ryan. - Clark? 140 00:11:33,259 --> 00:11:35,750 Hey. You're not supposed to be in here. 141 00:11:41,834 --> 00:11:44,701 It's okay, we'll get you out of here. 142 00:11:45,271 --> 00:11:47,330 - Here you go. - I knew you'd come for me. 143 00:11:58,350 --> 00:12:00,284 Here you go, Ryan. 144 00:12:02,788 --> 00:12:04,415 How you doing? 145 00:12:04,590 --> 00:12:07,218 Okay. Thanks to Clark. 146 00:12:08,461 --> 00:12:11,658 Ryan, do you have any idea how we can get ahold of your aunt? 147 00:12:12,364 --> 00:12:13,991 I think she moved to Arizona. 148 00:12:16,235 --> 00:12:17,566 How could she just leave you? 149 00:12:17,903 --> 00:12:20,838 A few months ago, I started getting nosebleeds and headaches. 150 00:12:21,240 --> 00:12:24,539 She took me to doctors, but no one knew what the problem was. 151 00:12:24,710 --> 00:12:27,907 The bills were becoming too much for her to handle... 152 00:12:28,647 --> 00:12:31,411 Then Dr. Garner showed up and offered to pay for my care. 153 00:12:33,219 --> 00:12:35,710 Ryan, what were they treating you for? 154 00:12:38,324 --> 00:12:40,121 They were... 155 00:12:40,359 --> 00:12:43,817 - They were treating me... - They were holding him for observation. 156 00:12:45,464 --> 00:12:48,126 Clark, can I talk to you for a moment? 157 00:12:51,270 --> 00:12:52,760 Clark? 158 00:12:53,072 --> 00:12:54,869 Yeah? 159 00:12:58,477 --> 00:12:59,944 Never mind. 160 00:13:01,413 --> 00:13:02,846 Get some rest, okay? 161 00:13:14,794 --> 00:13:16,523 I appreciate you taking Ryan in. 162 00:13:16,695 --> 00:13:19,186 If I took him home, my parents would have freaked. 163 00:13:19,365 --> 00:13:22,129 Yeah, kidnapping has that effect on people. 164 00:13:22,301 --> 00:13:25,896 Why did you break him out if they were only keeping him for observation? 165 00:13:26,071 --> 00:13:28,130 Look, I didn't have a choice. 166 00:13:28,307 --> 00:13:32,767 - They were treating him like a lab rat. - Clark, you abducted a minor. 167 00:13:32,945 --> 00:13:36,312 They'll trace him to you and me. We're in serious trouble here. 168 00:13:38,517 --> 00:13:42,283 I shouldn't have involved you. I'll find someplace else to hide him. 169 00:13:43,355 --> 00:13:45,289 Ryan's staying here. At least for tonight. 170 00:13:45,457 --> 00:13:49,393 Tomorrow I'll talk to my lawyers, see what our options are. 171 00:13:49,728 --> 00:13:51,252 I'm sorry. 172 00:13:51,430 --> 00:13:54,922 I didn't think it through. I saw him hooked to wires, I had to do something. 173 00:13:55,100 --> 00:13:57,728 So you staged a one-man prison break? 174 00:13:59,305 --> 00:14:03,036 How did you manage to get him out without anybody stopping you? 175 00:14:04,777 --> 00:14:06,711 Just lucky, I guess. 176 00:14:07,880 --> 00:14:10,348 You're the luckiest guy I've ever met. 177 00:14:12,585 --> 00:14:15,782 Let's hope it doesn't run out before tomorrow. 178 00:14:23,329 --> 00:14:24,887 Mom? 179 00:14:27,032 --> 00:14:28,761 Hey, Dad. 180 00:14:32,438 --> 00:14:34,338 What's going on? 181 00:14:34,506 --> 00:14:36,337 Where's Ryan? 182 00:14:36,809 --> 00:14:39,676 - He's safe from you. - Clark, what did you do? 183 00:14:41,113 --> 00:14:44,105 Sheriff, search every inch of this farm. 184 00:14:44,650 --> 00:14:46,641 Wait, you can't do that. 185 00:14:47,019 --> 00:14:50,614 - They have a search warrant. - Place him under arrest for kidnapping. 186 00:14:50,789 --> 00:14:52,279 What? 187 00:14:52,691 --> 00:14:55,854 Look. Give me till tomorrow morning. 188 00:14:57,029 --> 00:15:01,932 I don't know how you got him out of Summerholt, but if he's not here by 9 a. M... 189 00:15:02,101 --> 00:15:07,368 ...federal marshals will be crawling all over, and your life is going under the microscope. 190 00:15:13,679 --> 00:15:17,012 Ryan. Hi. 191 00:15:21,687 --> 00:15:23,348 Hi, Ryan. 192 00:15:28,260 --> 00:15:29,818 Mr. Kent. 193 00:15:30,596 --> 00:15:34,123 Please don't be mad at Clark, he was trying to help me. 194 00:15:38,103 --> 00:15:39,730 I know that, Ryan. 195 00:15:39,905 --> 00:15:42,135 You should've seen the way he threw that orderly. 196 00:15:42,308 --> 00:15:46,404 - He must have weighed, like, 300 pounds. - No, he's exaggerating. A little. 197 00:15:48,213 --> 00:15:51,148 Look, Ryan, we're glad that you're okay, but... 198 00:15:52,217 --> 00:15:55,812 ...Clark did go about this the wrong way. I'm afraid that we don't have... 199 00:15:55,988 --> 00:15:58,786 ...much of a choice but to give you back. 200 00:16:01,694 --> 00:16:03,594 How did you end up in Summerholt? 201 00:16:06,265 --> 00:16:09,996 Dr. Garner told my aunt that there was something wrong with my brain. 202 00:16:10,369 --> 00:16:11,961 That's why I can read minds. 203 00:16:12,304 --> 00:16:15,569 She found out about my ability, it just freaked her out. 204 00:16:15,874 --> 00:16:18,672 Ryan, I'm so sorry. 205 00:16:18,844 --> 00:16:22,837 She's not a bad person, she just couldn't accept that I was different. 206 00:16:29,488 --> 00:16:30,921 They're here. 207 00:16:40,099 --> 00:16:41,327 Hello, Ryan. 208 00:16:43,135 --> 00:16:44,534 Please don't let him take me. 209 00:16:44,703 --> 00:16:50,608 Dr. Garner's agreed to drop the kidnapping charges if you turn over the boy. 210 00:16:50,776 --> 00:16:53,336 Come on, Ryan, we need to get back to Metropolis. 211 00:16:56,215 --> 00:16:59,946 I'm Ryan's legal guardian, and I have the paperwork denoting such... 212 00:17:00,119 --> 00:17:01,211 ...please do your job. 213 00:17:01,387 --> 00:17:06,620 Having custody of a child is not the same thing as having a pink slip to a car. 214 00:17:06,792 --> 00:17:09,784 Can't you see he doesn't want to go with you? 215 00:17:10,195 --> 00:17:11,719 Ethan, please. 216 00:17:13,766 --> 00:17:15,996 The choice is yours, Mr. And Mrs. Kent. 217 00:17:16,168 --> 00:17:18,830 You can lose one boy here today, or both of them. 218 00:17:19,238 --> 00:17:21,968 I believe kidnapping comes with some juvenile time. 219 00:17:24,643 --> 00:17:26,372 I'm sorry, folks, but... 220 00:17:34,086 --> 00:17:35,610 Sheriff. 221 00:17:36,488 --> 00:17:38,319 Before you do anything... 222 00:17:38,991 --> 00:17:40,686 ...take a look at this. 223 00:17:41,660 --> 00:17:46,188 It's a restraining order giving the Kents custody until the situation can be reviewed. 224 00:17:46,365 --> 00:17:50,529 You want to try a judicial roadblock? You go ahead. I'll have Clark arrested. 225 00:17:51,637 --> 00:17:54,731 You could, but I have a countersuit ready to be filed. 226 00:17:54,907 --> 00:17:58,365 Metropolis DA is very interested in Summerholt's research practices... 227 00:17:58,811 --> 00:18:01,439 ...especially involving minors held under duress. 228 00:18:03,582 --> 00:18:04,844 Your move, doctor. 229 00:18:05,984 --> 00:18:07,918 This isn't over. 230 00:18:10,322 --> 00:18:13,587 Your rich friend saved you today, Clark. 231 00:18:18,831 --> 00:18:20,628 Sheriff. 232 00:18:33,145 --> 00:18:35,409 Surprise! 233 00:18:36,081 --> 00:18:37,639 It's your jailbreak party. 234 00:18:37,816 --> 00:18:40,876 We even have the obligatory pistachio log ice cream cake... 235 00:18:41,053 --> 00:18:43,988 ...and we managed to rustle up a band. 236 00:18:44,656 --> 00:18:47,124 This is so cool. Thanks, guys. 237 00:18:47,292 --> 00:18:48,759 Good to see you, man. 238 00:18:49,261 --> 00:18:51,161 I'm so glad you're back. 239 00:18:55,901 --> 00:18:57,801 Yeah, me too. 240 00:19:01,773 --> 00:19:04,264 You knew about this the whole time, didn't you? 241 00:19:04,710 --> 00:19:06,803 - Half a block away. - Yeah. 242 00:19:07,746 --> 00:19:11,944 - Thanks for not ruining the surprise. - I was tempted to. I hate pistachio. 243 00:19:13,285 --> 00:19:15,253 But it was definitely worth the kiss. 244 00:19:37,910 --> 00:19:41,846 - Hey, guys. - Hey, Pete. Tell your mom thanks. 245 00:19:43,248 --> 00:19:46,877 - Thanks for what? - She cosigned the restraining order. 246 00:19:47,052 --> 00:19:50,283 Imagine getting a call from Lex Luthor at 5 in the morning? 247 00:19:52,124 --> 00:19:54,149 Hey, Pete. Come here a second. 248 00:19:56,962 --> 00:20:00,728 - Pete knows your secret. - Yeah, I know, I told him. It's all right. 249 00:20:01,800 --> 00:20:05,292 - Did you know he's stressed out about it? - No. 250 00:20:05,604 --> 00:20:08,767 - Why? - He's worried one day he'll slip up and tell. 251 00:20:09,575 --> 00:20:12,635 Then they'll lock you up in a place like Summerholt. 252 00:20:13,278 --> 00:20:16,907 Brought you guys a couple of pieces before everyone eats it all. 253 00:20:21,286 --> 00:20:23,254 Hey, what's wrong? 254 00:20:25,290 --> 00:20:29,056 - Just a headache. - I'll go get you a glass of water. 255 00:20:29,928 --> 00:20:31,919 You sure you're okay? 256 00:20:34,366 --> 00:20:35,765 Clark. 257 00:20:36,268 --> 00:20:38,600 Lana's moving to Metropolis. 258 00:20:56,388 --> 00:21:00,017 Hey, Clark, got your message. Is everything okay? 259 00:21:00,225 --> 00:21:01,214 Yeah. 260 00:21:01,760 --> 00:21:05,161 I just wanted to thank you for the party. It was really great. 261 00:21:05,430 --> 00:21:07,762 Sorry we left early, Ryan wasn't feeling so good. 262 00:21:07,933 --> 00:21:09,924 Yeah, how's he doing? He didn't look so hot. 263 00:21:10,102 --> 00:21:12,332 To be honest, I'm not really sure. 264 00:21:12,504 --> 00:21:16,998 He's got a doctor's appointment tomorrow to try to figure out what they did to him. 265 00:21:17,309 --> 00:21:19,675 You should have seen him, Lana. 266 00:21:19,845 --> 00:21:22,609 But he's safe now, thanks to you. 267 00:21:23,548 --> 00:21:25,846 Yeah, he's just such a good kid. 268 00:21:26,018 --> 00:21:28,680 Seems like life's always kicking him in the teeth. 269 00:21:29,888 --> 00:21:32,152 Makes you realize how lucky we are. 270 00:21:35,994 --> 00:21:41,626 - You okay? You seem a little preoccupied. - Oh, no. No, I'm fine. 271 00:21:42,934 --> 00:21:45,459 Things aren't as solid between us as they used to be... 272 00:21:45,637 --> 00:21:49,767 ...but I'm still here for you if you want to talk about anything. 273 00:21:53,745 --> 00:21:58,148 Nell and Dean are moving to Metropolis, and I'm supposed to go with them. 274 00:22:00,886 --> 00:22:02,319 How do you feel about that? 275 00:22:03,789 --> 00:22:06,986 How would you feel if you were uprooted and sent somewhere far away... 276 00:22:07,159 --> 00:22:09,354 ...where you didn't know anyone? 277 00:22:10,095 --> 00:22:11,653 I think it'd be really tough. 278 00:22:13,965 --> 00:22:17,059 I feel like a piece of luggage they want to throw in the trunk... 279 00:22:17,235 --> 00:22:19,965 ...as they drive off to their new life. 280 00:22:21,740 --> 00:22:24,106 Have you talked to Henry Small about this? 281 00:22:24,276 --> 00:22:26,608 No, I'm not ready to dump this in his lap. 282 00:22:26,778 --> 00:22:30,270 Just because we might share the same DNA does not mean we're family. 283 00:22:33,251 --> 00:22:37,017 Well, you can come stay with us. It's just kind of crowded right now. 284 00:22:39,758 --> 00:22:41,851 Ryan's lucky. 285 00:22:42,694 --> 00:22:44,559 At least he got to choose his family. 286 00:22:48,567 --> 00:22:50,364 I'll see you later. 287 00:22:54,840 --> 00:22:56,239 Don't go. 288 00:23:00,846 --> 00:23:03,178 Don't go to Metropolis. 289 00:23:03,348 --> 00:23:05,942 Or what? You gonna kidnap me too? 290 00:23:07,152 --> 00:23:10,144 Nell shouldn't be able to dictate your life without your input. 291 00:23:10,322 --> 00:23:13,120 If moving doesn't feel right, don't go. 292 00:23:25,537 --> 00:23:28,028 Mr. Luthor's in Metropolis so I won't be long... 293 00:23:28,206 --> 00:23:30,470 ...and then we'll get you to the doctor. 294 00:23:30,642 --> 00:23:34,976 You pretend around Mr. Kent you don't like your job. But you do. 295 00:23:36,648 --> 00:23:40,778 Now that you're in our lives, I may give it up to spend more time with you. 296 00:23:41,052 --> 00:23:43,418 - I don't want to be a problem. - Ryan. 297 00:23:44,022 --> 00:23:46,855 You are a gift. Like Clark. 298 00:23:50,896 --> 00:23:53,091 I know your secret. 299 00:23:53,732 --> 00:23:56,428 Why don't you tell Mr. Kent and Clark? They'd want to know. 300 00:23:56,601 --> 00:23:59,798 I will, when the time is right, but in the meantime... 301 00:23:59,971 --> 00:24:02,235 - I promise, my lips are sealed. - Thank you. 302 00:24:02,407 --> 00:24:03,567 Ryan. 303 00:24:03,742 --> 00:24:06,506 - Hi, Lex. - Hey, how you feeling? 304 00:24:06,678 --> 00:24:10,876 - Much better. Thanks again for... - Harboring you? My pleasure. 305 00:24:11,049 --> 00:24:14,018 - I'd better get to work. - See you. 306 00:24:14,186 --> 00:24:16,711 So can I check out that Warrior Angel collection? 307 00:24:17,055 --> 00:24:19,819 That depends. Your hands clean? 308 00:24:25,564 --> 00:24:29,762 Warrior Angel, number one, mint condition. 309 00:24:30,302 --> 00:24:32,930 I had two copies of every issue. One for the collection... 310 00:24:33,104 --> 00:24:35,231 And one for reading. 311 00:24:35,607 --> 00:24:37,939 Why do you like Warrior Angel so much? 312 00:24:38,109 --> 00:24:40,976 Helped me through some tough times when I was younger. 313 00:24:41,146 --> 00:24:43,239 After your mom died? 314 00:24:44,549 --> 00:24:46,574 How did you know that? 315 00:24:49,054 --> 00:24:50,817 Clark told me. 316 00:24:54,359 --> 00:24:59,023 The world between these glossy covers was reassuring. 317 00:24:59,197 --> 00:25:02,564 You knew who the heroes and villains were. When you grow up... 318 00:25:02,801 --> 00:25:05,031 ...you learn that not everything's black and white. 319 00:25:05,770 --> 00:25:08,637 So now all you see is shades of gray? 320 00:25:08,807 --> 00:25:10,468 Ryan. 321 00:25:10,642 --> 00:25:12,667 Real life is not a comic book. 322 00:25:12,944 --> 00:25:16,471 Sometimes you have to get your hands dirty, make compromises. 323 00:25:17,482 --> 00:25:20,781 That's what your father told you. That doesn't mean he's right. 324 00:25:23,288 --> 00:25:26,018 You are either remarkably intuitive or... 325 00:25:30,362 --> 00:25:31,795 Ryan? 326 00:25:33,832 --> 00:25:35,800 Ryan, what's wrong? 327 00:25:40,038 --> 00:25:41,505 It's so loud. 328 00:26:10,268 --> 00:26:12,668 Hey, buddy, how's your head? 329 00:26:14,172 --> 00:26:16,436 Still hurts a little. 330 00:26:22,380 --> 00:26:26,077 - The newest issue. - Yeah, they had it at the gift shop. 331 00:26:28,053 --> 00:26:32,752 - So, what's up with the floating balloon? - It's Warrior Angel's aerodrome. 332 00:26:33,425 --> 00:26:36,189 A floating fortress where he can get away from his troubles. 333 00:26:36,361 --> 00:26:38,329 Sounds like something everyone should have. 334 00:26:38,496 --> 00:26:41,090 - Not sure about the floating part though. - Why not? 335 00:26:44,169 --> 00:26:46,899 I have this little fear of flying. 336 00:26:47,272 --> 00:26:51,675 - I didn't think you were scared of anything. - There's a lot of things I'm scared of. 337 00:26:51,843 --> 00:26:53,640 Guess I just put on a brave face. 338 00:26:54,879 --> 00:26:56,642 Yeah. 339 00:26:57,148 --> 00:26:58,581 Me too. 340 00:27:02,153 --> 00:27:04,553 My parents said the doctors are gonna run more tests. 341 00:27:04,789 --> 00:27:09,283 They don't need to, I know what's wrong with me. I read Dr. Garner's mind. 342 00:27:09,861 --> 00:27:11,385 What is it? 343 00:27:13,765 --> 00:27:16,233 There's a tumor in my head, Clark. 344 00:27:17,168 --> 00:27:19,432 - It's getting bigger. - I'll tell the doctors. 345 00:27:19,604 --> 00:27:21,162 They know. 346 00:27:31,616 --> 00:27:33,083 I'm dying, Clark. 347 00:27:39,591 --> 00:27:42,116 And no one can save me. 348 00:28:05,784 --> 00:28:07,274 Clark. 349 00:28:08,253 --> 00:28:12,087 - We're going to the hospital, wanna come? - Is there any news? 350 00:28:16,628 --> 00:28:20,587 Son, the tumor is growing at an accelerated rate. 351 00:28:20,765 --> 00:28:25,031 The doctors think it's probably due to the experiments that were done on Ryan. 352 00:28:31,510 --> 00:28:33,410 This is Ryan's. 353 00:28:33,578 --> 00:28:35,045 He thinks I'm a hero. 354 00:28:36,548 --> 00:28:40,814 - Hey, you've helped a whole lot of people. - I can't help Ryan. 355 00:28:40,986 --> 00:28:44,285 - What kind of hero is that? - Listen... 356 00:28:44,523 --> 00:28:48,550 ...this thing is beyond even your ability, son. 357 00:28:48,727 --> 00:28:52,219 The doctors are doing everything that they can. We... 358 00:28:52,397 --> 00:28:54,388 ...have to pray for the best. 359 00:28:54,566 --> 00:28:57,729 What am I supposed to do, just sit here and watch Ryan die? 360 00:28:57,903 --> 00:29:00,872 - No. Nobody's asking you to do that, Clark. - Good. 361 00:29:01,806 --> 00:29:03,569 Because I'm not gonna give up. 362 00:29:13,618 --> 00:29:18,146 "Facts on child emancipation." I have a feeling this isn't for a research paper. 363 00:29:18,323 --> 00:29:22,259 I decided to tell Nell that I wasn't moving with her to Metropolis. 364 00:29:22,427 --> 00:29:25,225 Well, that's very Erin Brockovich of you. 365 00:29:25,397 --> 00:29:26,728 How did Nell take it? 366 00:29:26,932 --> 00:29:32,268 One, she's my legal guardian, two, I'm a teenager, and three: 367 00:29:33,171 --> 00:29:37,301 - I don't have any say in the matter. - That pretty much covers all your bases. 368 00:29:37,475 --> 00:29:39,466 Are you gonna pursue the emancipation thing? 369 00:29:39,644 --> 00:29:42,977 It could take up to a year and a half to complete the process. 370 00:29:43,148 --> 00:29:46,447 - Sounds like you're talking yourself out of it. - It's my last shot. 371 00:29:49,487 --> 00:29:52,945 You know, you might have one other option. 372 00:29:57,696 --> 00:29:59,755 This is the man you want to talk to. 373 00:29:59,931 --> 00:30:04,300 He's developed a radical new serum that shrinks primary brain tumors. 374 00:30:04,569 --> 00:30:07,231 - It's experimental. - How can I get in touch with him? 375 00:30:07,405 --> 00:30:08,394 That's the problem. 376 00:30:08,607 --> 00:30:11,804 His office in Hub City said he's flying to Helsinki this afternoon... 377 00:30:11,977 --> 00:30:13,569 ...he won't be back for six weeks. 378 00:30:14,045 --> 00:30:16,513 By that time, it'll be too late. 379 00:30:17,215 --> 00:30:18,876 Clark. 380 00:30:19,050 --> 00:30:21,143 When I was looking into Ryan's condition... 381 00:30:21,319 --> 00:30:25,016 ...I found that some scientists think the type of tumor he has... 382 00:30:25,190 --> 00:30:28,216 ...can give a person ESP-like abilities. - What are you saying? 383 00:30:28,393 --> 00:30:30,486 Ryan is unnervingly insightful. 384 00:30:30,662 --> 00:30:33,096 I think he may be able to read people's minds. 385 00:30:33,565 --> 00:30:36,932 Are you even interested in helping Ryan? Or just exploiting him too? 386 00:30:37,102 --> 00:30:40,435 I just spent three hours on the phone tracking this doctor down. 387 00:30:40,605 --> 00:30:42,129 What do you think? 388 00:30:42,707 --> 00:30:43,799 I'm sorry. 389 00:30:44,009 --> 00:30:46,671 I understand what you're going through, but sometimes... 390 00:30:46,845 --> 00:30:50,611 ...no matter how much you want to save someone, there's nothing you can do. 391 00:30:56,054 --> 00:30:57,817 I'm not gonna let Ryan down. 392 00:30:58,123 --> 00:31:02,617 When my mother got sick, I spent my time researching doctors and treatments. 393 00:31:02,794 --> 00:31:06,525 But the most important thing I could have done was spend time with her. 394 00:31:06,865 --> 00:31:09,197 By the time I realized that, it was too late. 395 00:31:11,236 --> 00:31:16,538 I wasn't at her side when she passed, Clark. Don't make the same mistake I did. 396 00:31:20,011 --> 00:31:22,445 I'm not gonna let him die, Lex. 397 00:31:50,408 --> 00:31:51,966 Hey. 398 00:31:52,143 --> 00:31:53,770 Brought you some comics. 399 00:31:55,447 --> 00:31:57,312 - Clark beat you to it. - Yeah? 400 00:31:57,649 --> 00:32:00,311 Well, I bet he didn't bring you number 66. 401 00:32:01,352 --> 00:32:02,614 That's the rarest issue. 402 00:32:02,787 --> 00:32:06,154 It's the one where Devilicus turned against Warrior Angel. 403 00:32:06,357 --> 00:32:09,258 - Weren't they best friends? - Once upon a time. 404 00:32:09,828 --> 00:32:12,058 What happened to them? 405 00:32:12,497 --> 00:32:16,490 Well, they ruled the Guardian Realm together... 406 00:32:17,035 --> 00:32:19,230 ...until Devilicus told Warrior Angel... 407 00:32:19,404 --> 00:32:22,601 ...that they should join forces and conquer humanity. 408 00:32:23,875 --> 00:32:28,312 Together, no one would be able to stop them. 409 00:32:28,480 --> 00:32:31,916 - What did Warrior Angel say? - He refused. 410 00:32:32,083 --> 00:32:35,849 He believed it was a hero's sacred duty to protect those weaker than himself. 411 00:32:36,221 --> 00:32:40,954 Devilicus thought he was naive and vowed to destroy him and everything he stood for. 412 00:32:45,630 --> 00:32:48,565 Why do you think Devilicus went bad? 413 00:32:49,134 --> 00:32:51,159 I'm not sure. 414 00:32:51,603 --> 00:32:53,332 Probably wasn't aware of it. 415 00:32:54,539 --> 00:32:56,336 You see, Ryan... 416 00:32:56,508 --> 00:32:59,773 ...in life, the road to darkness is a journey... 417 00:32:59,944 --> 00:33:01,741 ...not a light switch. 418 00:33:05,650 --> 00:33:07,584 You should remember that, Lex. 419 00:33:38,683 --> 00:33:41,083 - Excuse me, have you seen Dr. Burton? - Who? 420 00:33:41,252 --> 00:33:42,378 This guy, right here. 421 00:33:43,588 --> 00:33:46,250 You just missed him, kid. Right there. 422 00:33:51,362 --> 00:33:52,351 Wait! 423 00:33:53,965 --> 00:33:55,694 - Wait! - Who is that? 424 00:33:59,771 --> 00:34:01,204 Dr. Burton! 425 00:34:01,372 --> 00:34:03,897 - What are you doing? Who are you? - I'm Clark Kent. 426 00:34:04,075 --> 00:34:07,442 My friend is really sick. Would you take a look at these scans? 427 00:34:08,313 --> 00:34:11,749 Doctor, please, by the time you get back, it'll be too late. 428 00:34:11,916 --> 00:34:14,714 - Get your hands in the air now! - Doctor, please. 429 00:34:15,086 --> 00:34:18,647 - I said, hands in the air now! - Wait a second. 430 00:34:26,898 --> 00:34:29,298 Where's your friend now? 431 00:34:35,673 --> 00:34:37,903 Mom, Dad, when's Ryan gonna be out of surgery? 432 00:34:38,076 --> 00:34:40,977 - In a couple of hours. - Clark... 433 00:34:42,213 --> 00:34:45,649 ...I don't think I've ever been as proud of you as I am right now. 434 00:34:45,817 --> 00:34:49,412 Your mother's right, son. It was an amazing thing that you did. 435 00:34:49,687 --> 00:34:53,521 But I hope you understand that even though you did get Dr. Burton here... 436 00:34:53,691 --> 00:34:57,149 ...Ryan isn't necessarily out of the woods. - I know it's no guarantee... 437 00:34:57,328 --> 00:35:00,786 ...but I think it's gonna work. I have a great feeling about it. 438 00:35:04,302 --> 00:35:06,167 Over the past 12 years... 439 00:35:06,371 --> 00:35:11,206 ...thirty-two city contracts have been awarded to firms with ties to Mayor Tate. 440 00:35:11,509 --> 00:35:14,376 His sweetheart deals have endangered our environment... 441 00:35:14,545 --> 00:35:17,776 ...and harmed businesses trying to compete on an uneven playing field. 442 00:35:19,951 --> 00:35:23,512 Can Smallville really afford another four years of Mayor Tate? 443 00:35:24,222 --> 00:35:26,315 Why are you doing this? 444 00:35:27,392 --> 00:35:30,589 Smallville needs an honest mayor. 445 00:35:30,995 --> 00:35:33,623 - Are you planning on running? - No. 446 00:35:33,798 --> 00:35:37,029 But I'm putting my support and money behind your opponent. 447 00:35:37,201 --> 00:35:41,103 You'd save yourself a lot of trouble by announcing your retirement now. 448 00:35:42,073 --> 00:35:44,439 You can kiss that plant expansion goodbye. 449 00:35:44,609 --> 00:35:46,702 I will see that it never gets approval. 450 00:35:46,878 --> 00:35:49,574 I'm prepared to sacrifice it to defeat you. 451 00:35:49,747 --> 00:35:53,012 You know, you're not from here. People don't like you. 452 00:35:53,384 --> 00:35:54,817 Don't laugh at me. 453 00:35:55,086 --> 00:35:58,647 All it'll take are some fiery campaign speeches about outside interests... 454 00:35:58,823 --> 00:36:02,486 ...controlling this community and you'll start to feel the heat. 455 00:36:04,329 --> 00:36:08,265 When Winston Churchill heard about the attack on Pearl Harbor... 456 00:36:08,933 --> 00:36:13,768 ...he broke out a bottle of champagne and said, "We've won the war." 457 00:36:14,172 --> 00:36:17,300 His generals looked at him like he'd lost his mind. 458 00:36:17,475 --> 00:36:20,035 America's Pacific Fleet was wiped out... 459 00:36:20,211 --> 00:36:24,238 ...France was overrun and the Luftwaffe was bombing London. 460 00:36:26,818 --> 00:36:29,844 Churchill said America is like a giant boiler. 461 00:36:30,788 --> 00:36:32,551 Light a fire under it... 462 00:36:32,724 --> 00:36:35,818 ...and there's no limit to the amount of heat it can generate. 463 00:36:35,994 --> 00:36:37,928 If you start a fire, Mayor Tate... 464 00:36:38,930 --> 00:36:41,797 ...you'd better be prepared to deal with the flames. 465 00:36:52,844 --> 00:36:54,277 Clark. 466 00:36:54,445 --> 00:36:56,379 - Hey, Lana. - Is there any news? 467 00:36:56,581 --> 00:36:59,550 Ryan's still in recovery, but Dr. Burton is optimistic. 468 00:36:59,784 --> 00:37:02,981 - Everything's gonna work out. - Yeah, I think it is. 469 00:37:03,287 --> 00:37:04,982 Oh, by the way, I took your advice. 470 00:37:05,156 --> 00:37:09,650 Chloe and her dad have offered to let me stay with them until I finish high school. 471 00:37:10,094 --> 00:37:14,622 - And Nell's cool with that? - Not really, but she's agreed to it. 472 00:37:15,666 --> 00:37:17,600 Well, I knew you were a fighter. 473 00:37:17,835 --> 00:37:19,132 It's scary... 474 00:37:19,370 --> 00:37:22,737 ...but then I think of Ryan and everything that he's gone through. 475 00:37:22,907 --> 00:37:24,898 It kind of puts things in perspective. 476 00:37:27,378 --> 00:37:28,743 You and Chloe as roommates. 477 00:37:29,080 --> 00:37:33,016 - Did you ever see that coming? - Not in a million years. 478 00:37:36,687 --> 00:37:38,917 What is it? 479 00:37:39,390 --> 00:37:41,153 Nothing. 480 00:37:42,660 --> 00:37:45,322 It's just you won't be the girl next door anymore. 481 00:37:45,863 --> 00:37:47,922 I'm not going anywhere, Clark. 482 00:37:51,302 --> 00:37:54,237 Maybe now you can give your telescope to Ryan. 483 00:38:03,981 --> 00:38:05,209 Mom? 484 00:38:07,385 --> 00:38:09,353 Clark. 485 00:38:24,102 --> 00:38:25,831 What you reading, buddy? 486 00:38:28,539 --> 00:38:30,598 The infamous aerodrome, huh? 487 00:38:32,710 --> 00:38:35,770 Every year for my birthday, I'd wish for my own aerodrome. 488 00:38:36,848 --> 00:38:39,476 So I could fly high above the Earth. 489 00:38:40,985 --> 00:38:44,148 Up there all my problems would seem so small and far away. 490 00:38:44,889 --> 00:38:48,052 It's a good idea except for the flying part. 491 00:38:50,361 --> 00:38:52,886 This is one of Lex's favorites. 492 00:38:53,164 --> 00:38:56,190 - Would you give it back to him? - No, you give it to him. 493 00:38:57,034 --> 00:38:58,797 When you get out of here. 494 00:39:02,240 --> 00:39:05,232 I know I said you should be careful of Lex. 495 00:39:06,410 --> 00:39:09,538 But I never told you how much he admires you. 496 00:39:10,314 --> 00:39:12,805 Promise me you'll keep an eye on him after I'm gone. 497 00:39:12,984 --> 00:39:16,215 Ryan. Don't talk like that, all right? You're not going anywhere. 498 00:39:16,420 --> 00:39:19,082 - Clark. - Look, you don't just give up hope. 499 00:39:19,257 --> 00:39:22,749 - There's more doctors we can see. - You're not listening to me. 500 00:39:23,027 --> 00:39:26,190 The doctor said you bought me a few extra days. 501 00:39:27,632 --> 00:39:30,430 I want to spend that time with my friend. 502 00:39:39,877 --> 00:39:41,674 Ryan, what's wrong? 503 00:39:42,547 --> 00:39:44,071 Ryan. 504 00:39:44,916 --> 00:39:47,783 - Ryan, what's wrong? - It's so loud in here. 505 00:39:53,624 --> 00:39:57,060 All right, look. I'll take you somewhere quiet, all right? 506 00:40:16,447 --> 00:40:18,176 What do you think? 507 00:40:18,349 --> 00:40:20,510 It's peaceful. 508 00:40:21,219 --> 00:40:24,017 I thought you were afraid of flying. 509 00:40:24,188 --> 00:40:26,247 Not when I have you here to protect me. 510 00:40:28,993 --> 00:40:30,722 Thanks, Clark. 511 00:40:31,696 --> 00:40:33,220 For what? 512 00:40:33,397 --> 00:40:35,194 This moment. 513 00:40:36,133 --> 00:40:37,794 It's perfect. 514 00:40:43,874 --> 00:40:46,934 I don't want you to be angry or sad. 515 00:40:48,613 --> 00:40:50,740 You changed my life. 516 00:40:51,249 --> 00:40:54,514 You're gonna change a lot of people's lives, Clark. 517 00:40:54,952 --> 00:40:57,113 Promise me you'll never give up. 518 00:41:01,759 --> 00:41:03,954 I promise.