1 00:00:22,269 --> 00:00:24,260 How about a game of one on one? 2 00:00:24,805 --> 00:00:26,170 You're Bo? 3 00:00:27,040 --> 00:00:30,737 - I know. - Yeah, right. I mean, you would know. 4 00:00:32,179 --> 00:00:33,476 Sure, yeah. 5 00:00:33,547 --> 00:00:35,447 First free throw gets the ball. 6 00:00:35,515 --> 00:00:36,777 Okay. 7 00:00:41,288 --> 00:00:42,812 Bo knows free throws. 8 00:00:52,099 --> 00:00:54,693 What can I say? Bo knows jump shots. 9 00:01:10,951 --> 00:01:14,443 No, don't tell me. Bo knows hook shots. 10 00:01:14,821 --> 00:01:16,186 You got it. 11 00:01:54,494 --> 00:01:55,961 Bo don't know that. 12 00:03:00,093 --> 00:03:04,996 The sales department has just sent down this little reminder. 13 00:03:05,599 --> 00:03:07,794 But I'm gonna make it easy for everybody. 14 00:03:07,868 --> 00:03:12,703 What it says is that ever since Preston Carpenter bought the Metropolis Star... 15 00:03:12,772 --> 00:03:15,297 and started throwing his money around this town... 16 00:03:15,375 --> 00:03:19,937 the Star has been selling twice as many newspapers as the Planet... 17 00:03:20,080 --> 00:03:22,674 both newsstand and subscription. 18 00:03:23,717 --> 00:03:26,015 Can anybody explain this to me? 19 00:03:26,152 --> 00:03:28,780 - Bigger type, smaller words? - No, Lois. 20 00:03:29,256 --> 00:03:32,783 Carpenter's got reporters out hustling us on the street. 21 00:03:33,527 --> 00:03:37,554 In the last month the Star has out-scooped us... 22 00:03:37,631 --> 00:03:41,465 on every single major news story in this town. 23 00:03:42,502 --> 00:03:46,063 Now what am I gonna lead off this afternoon's edition with... 24 00:03:46,139 --> 00:03:48,039 that's gonna change all that? 25 00:03:48,108 --> 00:03:51,544 Secretary Wallace is in town to sign that nuclear arms treaty with Omer. 26 00:03:51,611 --> 00:03:53,169 We're waiting to hear on one on one. 27 00:03:53,246 --> 00:03:55,840 That'll really have them lining up at the newsstands. 28 00:03:55,916 --> 00:03:59,147 Lois, if you got a better idea... 29 00:04:02,022 --> 00:04:03,853 Police charity scams? 30 00:04:05,592 --> 00:04:07,321 At least it's local. 31 00:04:07,394 --> 00:04:11,296 People, for 50 years the Daily Planet has been the top dog in this town... 32 00:04:11,364 --> 00:04:15,130 and the Metropolis Star has been this dirty little puppy nipping at our heels. 33 00:04:15,201 --> 00:04:17,169 Now, I don't mean to be an alarmist... 34 00:04:17,237 --> 00:04:19,933 but unless we get some major news stories on our own... 35 00:04:20,006 --> 00:04:23,032 the faces around here are gonna start changing. 36 00:04:23,376 --> 00:04:25,901 Now, what we need is a good scandal. 37 00:04:26,613 --> 00:04:28,547 - A crime wave... - Hotel fire! 38 00:04:28,615 --> 00:04:30,845 - That'll do. - There's a woman trapped on a ledge. 39 00:04:30,917 --> 00:04:32,680 The fire department can't reach her. 40 00:04:32,752 --> 00:04:35,721 Yes! Lois, Clark, shake some tail. 41 00:04:36,856 --> 00:04:37,948 All right! 42 00:04:40,193 --> 00:04:42,923 I forgot something. You go ahead, I'll catch up. 43 00:04:48,134 --> 00:04:49,294 Help! 44 00:05:00,113 --> 00:05:03,844 If not for the incredible last-second rescue by Superman... 45 00:05:04,250 --> 00:05:06,445 Excuse me, Superman. Linda King, Metropolis Star. 46 00:05:06,519 --> 00:05:08,646 Can you tell me what it was like up there? 47 00:05:08,722 --> 00:05:12,852 The smoke was very intense. Visibility to the human eye, probably zero. 48 00:05:12,926 --> 00:05:15,121 I'm just lucky that she held on till I got here. 49 00:05:15,195 --> 00:05:17,720 A mother with three children, it would have been awful. 50 00:05:17,797 --> 00:05:20,288 - Now, if you'll excuse me. - Thank you. 51 00:05:20,367 --> 00:05:23,063 Just another day in the life of a superhero. 52 00:05:23,303 --> 00:05:25,669 That's it. Thanks. Great. Bye. 53 00:05:25,805 --> 00:05:28,968 Excuse me, Daily Planet. What are you doing here? 54 00:05:29,275 --> 00:05:31,209 Lois, it's nice to see you, too. 55 00:05:31,277 --> 00:05:34,144 What's it been? Six years since graduation? 56 00:05:34,347 --> 00:05:36,178 Unfortunately, you haven't changed a bit. 57 00:05:36,249 --> 00:05:39,707 We're not starting this again. I'm here on business for the Daily Planet. 58 00:05:39,786 --> 00:05:41,083 I need to talk to Superman. 59 00:05:41,154 --> 00:05:43,486 You just missed him. He was very helpful. 60 00:05:43,556 --> 00:05:45,888 Not only did he save the woman at the last second... 61 00:05:45,959 --> 00:05:49,258 but he was nice enough to give me a quote for my story. 62 00:05:49,329 --> 00:05:50,489 Your story? 63 00:05:50,563 --> 00:05:53,691 Haven't you heard? I'm working for the Metropolis Star. 64 00:05:53,767 --> 00:05:56,463 And I believe you've just been scooped. 65 00:06:04,844 --> 00:06:07,005 So you got scooped. It happens. 66 00:06:07,080 --> 00:06:08,570 Just focus on the next story. 67 00:06:08,648 --> 00:06:11,811 Spare me the Smallville pep talk. I wasn't just scooped. 68 00:06:11,885 --> 00:06:15,150 A hideous part of my past just reared its ugly head. 69 00:06:15,221 --> 00:06:18,782 Never let it be said that Lois Lane doesn't have a flair for exaggeration. 70 00:06:18,858 --> 00:06:21,452 You don't know this woman, Clark. She has no conscience. 71 00:06:21,528 --> 00:06:23,155 She can't even spell it. 72 00:06:23,229 --> 00:06:26,995 It was a dark day for the Daily Planet when Linda King rode into town. 73 00:06:27,067 --> 00:06:29,900 Go ahead, mock me. You don't know the depths... 74 00:06:29,969 --> 00:06:33,837 to which this woman will stoop to get a story. Or anything else, for that matter. 75 00:06:33,907 --> 00:06:36,774 - Do I detect the scent of jealousy? - No. 76 00:06:39,012 --> 00:06:42,778 You detect the smell of a rat and she just scurried in. 77 00:06:42,949 --> 00:06:45,941 Hi, Lois, I thought we could get reacquainted. 78 00:06:46,753 --> 00:06:48,084 Or not. 79 00:06:48,755 --> 00:06:49,847 Hi, I'm Linda King. 80 00:06:49,923 --> 00:06:52,619 Hi, Clark Kent. I've heard a lot about you. 81 00:06:52,692 --> 00:06:54,887 From Lois? Let me guess. 82 00:06:54,961 --> 00:06:57,327 "Has no conscience. Will stoop to anything." 83 00:06:57,397 --> 00:06:58,796 - See? - She's kidding. 84 00:06:58,865 --> 00:07:02,426 No, I'm not. And one more thing. Stay away from Superman. 85 00:07:08,274 --> 00:07:12,472 I guess Lois thinks Superman's her own personal source, doesn't she? 86 00:07:13,713 --> 00:07:15,874 You know, I'd really like to talk to him again. 87 00:07:15,949 --> 00:07:17,348 Is that the reason you're here? 88 00:07:17,417 --> 00:07:20,284 Well, wouldn't an introduction fall into the category... 89 00:07:20,353 --> 00:07:22,082 of professional courtesy? 90 00:07:22,689 --> 00:07:23,883 Sorry. 91 00:07:24,357 --> 00:07:26,655 Then what should we talk about? 92 00:07:29,863 --> 00:07:33,060 I read your article on the hotel fire. Very good work. 93 00:07:33,133 --> 00:07:35,567 Thank you. Surprising to hear you say that, though. 94 00:07:35,635 --> 00:07:37,762 Just because we're competitors doesn't mean... 95 00:07:37,837 --> 00:07:39,737 that we can't appreciate the competition. 96 00:07:39,806 --> 00:07:42,707 I also liked the editorial that your publisher wrote... 97 00:07:42,776 --> 00:07:44,869 demanding changes in the fire department. 98 00:07:44,944 --> 00:07:46,275 He's a very powerful writer. 99 00:07:46,346 --> 00:07:49,509 Preston Carpenter is a very powerful man, period. 100 00:07:50,116 --> 00:07:53,608 By the way, he's having a party tonight at the Metropolis Press Club. 101 00:07:53,686 --> 00:07:55,085 Do you wanna go? 102 00:07:55,155 --> 00:07:58,147 It's so last minute and I hate to go to those things alone. 103 00:07:58,224 --> 00:07:59,521 So bring a date. 104 00:07:59,592 --> 00:08:02,493 I'd ask you to be mine, but I already have one. 105 00:08:04,430 --> 00:08:05,795 Okay, sure. 106 00:08:06,266 --> 00:08:08,393 Great. I'll see you tonight. 107 00:08:12,572 --> 00:08:13,937 Bye, Lois. 108 00:08:18,778 --> 00:08:20,609 All right, what did she want? 109 00:08:20,680 --> 00:08:25,208 She invited me, us, you and me to a dinner... 110 00:08:25,285 --> 00:08:27,947 that Carpenter is throwing tonight. Do you wanna go? 111 00:08:28,021 --> 00:08:31,889 How could you accept an invitation from her after everything I told you? 112 00:08:31,958 --> 00:08:33,949 Lois, we might learn something. 113 00:08:34,027 --> 00:08:38,896 I'm sure that's the only reason Clark Kent, all-American boy, wants to go. 114 00:08:38,965 --> 00:08:40,432 What time should I pick you up? 115 00:08:40,500 --> 00:08:42,730 You will not be picking me up. 116 00:08:47,774 --> 00:08:49,605 I'll meet you there at 7:00. 117 00:08:59,586 --> 00:09:02,714 Lois, you look incredible. 118 00:09:03,389 --> 00:09:05,152 Have you seen Linda? 119 00:09:05,291 --> 00:09:07,589 Well, no one fields a compliment quite like you do. 120 00:09:07,660 --> 00:09:09,355 I wonder what she's wearing. 121 00:09:09,429 --> 00:09:11,989 Wild guess. I'm thinking there's more to this rivalry... 122 00:09:12,065 --> 00:09:14,465 than just who's the better reporter. Am I right? 123 00:09:14,534 --> 00:09:16,024 Don't insult me. 124 00:09:16,102 --> 00:09:17,296 I insulted you? 125 00:09:17,370 --> 00:09:19,861 There's no question who's the better reporter. 126 00:09:19,939 --> 00:09:22,100 Hello, Charles, how are you? 127 00:09:23,276 --> 00:09:27,303 - Don't look at her. - Lois, what a surprise. You're Clark's date. 128 00:09:27,580 --> 00:09:29,548 What else do you two do together? 129 00:09:29,616 --> 00:09:31,516 I thought you two might enjoy catching up. 130 00:09:31,584 --> 00:09:33,575 What happened, Linda, your date stand you up? 131 00:09:33,653 --> 00:09:36,622 Of course not. Follow me, I'll introduce you. 132 00:09:37,957 --> 00:09:40,118 Lois, I love your dress. You're so lucky. 133 00:09:40,193 --> 00:09:42,787 I'd never wear anything off the rack. 134 00:09:43,129 --> 00:09:44,721 - Preston. - Linda. 135 00:09:45,064 --> 00:09:48,500 You look so beautiful. I'm at a lost for words to describe her. 136 00:09:48,568 --> 00:09:50,297 I could help you there. 137 00:09:50,370 --> 00:09:54,170 Preston, this is Clark Kent. He's a reporter for the Daily Planet. 138 00:09:54,240 --> 00:09:57,403 And his date, Lois Lane. Preston Carpenter. 139 00:09:57,510 --> 00:09:59,774 Actually, we're a reporting team. 140 00:09:59,846 --> 00:10:02,838 The Daily Planet was a fine paper in its day. 141 00:10:02,916 --> 00:10:05,146 Fine paper, but things change. 142 00:10:05,218 --> 00:10:07,812 That's a lesson in life, I guess. 143 00:10:07,887 --> 00:10:10,981 Either you make it happen or it happens to you. 144 00:10:11,758 --> 00:10:15,319 Excuse me. The Mayor would like to have a moment with you. 145 00:10:15,895 --> 00:10:17,886 Yes. Excuse me, will you? 146 00:10:20,466 --> 00:10:23,333 Well, now we know how you got your job. 147 00:10:23,703 --> 00:10:26,900 Lois, you don't mind if Clark and I dance, do you? 148 00:10:44,958 --> 00:10:46,550 Where have you been? 149 00:10:46,626 --> 00:10:49,561 Fire department. They think the hotel's a probable arson. 150 00:10:49,629 --> 00:10:53,565 Get me some aftermath photos of investigators sifting through the rubble. 151 00:10:53,633 --> 00:10:55,498 Why are you reading that tabloid rag? 152 00:10:55,568 --> 00:10:57,832 CK got his picture on the society section. 153 00:10:57,904 --> 00:11:00,099 He's dancing with Linda King. 154 00:11:01,975 --> 00:11:03,840 I need some good news. 155 00:11:04,077 --> 00:11:06,637 Well, I wouldn't read the bulletin board. 156 00:11:06,713 --> 00:11:09,238 - Why? - The paper's cut out expense accounts. 157 00:11:09,315 --> 00:11:11,545 - They can't do that. - Just did. 158 00:11:11,617 --> 00:11:14,279 Memo says it's cutting costs due to lower circulation. 159 00:11:14,354 --> 00:11:18,017 CK thinks that paid sick days are the next thing to go. 160 00:11:19,625 --> 00:11:21,058 Where is Clark? 161 00:11:21,127 --> 00:11:24,028 I think he had a lunch date with Linda King. 162 00:11:27,300 --> 00:11:30,497 If anybody wants me, I'll be at the Fudge Castle. 163 00:11:30,903 --> 00:11:32,530 On my own money. 164 00:11:35,041 --> 00:11:39,102 Since you were kind enough to read my work, I've been reading some of yours. 165 00:11:39,178 --> 00:11:41,476 I'm impressed with you, Clark. 166 00:11:41,547 --> 00:11:43,344 I'm not easily impressed. 167 00:11:43,416 --> 00:11:45,509 Most of it was written with Lois. 168 00:11:45,585 --> 00:11:47,985 That says even more about your talent. 169 00:11:48,688 --> 00:11:50,986 Actually, I've learned a lot from her. 170 00:11:51,057 --> 00:11:54,584 Clark, just what exactly is your relationship with Lois? 171 00:11:55,595 --> 00:11:57,688 It's not defined. 172 00:11:58,364 --> 00:12:00,161 Define "not defined." 173 00:12:02,568 --> 00:12:03,899 Excuse me. 174 00:12:05,671 --> 00:12:09,971 King. I'm here at the Tri Crown. Okay. 175 00:12:11,444 --> 00:12:15,881 Carpenter. He likes to know where his reporters are at all times. 176 00:12:15,948 --> 00:12:17,074 Don't you log out? 177 00:12:17,150 --> 00:12:21,109 Sure, but nothing goes on at the Star without Carpenter's say-so. 178 00:12:21,187 --> 00:12:23,883 He's the most hands-on publisher I've ever worked for. 179 00:12:23,956 --> 00:12:27,221 Judging by the way the Star has been getting its stories lately... 180 00:12:27,293 --> 00:12:28,817 I'd say it works for him. 181 00:12:28,895 --> 00:12:31,386 We've just had a run of great luck. 182 00:12:32,331 --> 00:12:36,665 It takes more than great luck to be in the right place at the right time. 183 00:12:36,736 --> 00:12:39,705 I'd like to take credit, but truth be told... 184 00:12:39,772 --> 00:12:41,239 I only nailed that fire story... 185 00:12:41,307 --> 00:12:45,835 because I happened to be at the hotel covering a fashion show at the time. 186 00:12:46,879 --> 00:12:48,540 Sort of like this? 187 00:12:49,449 --> 00:12:50,711 Sort of. 188 00:12:56,689 --> 00:12:57,951 Can you tell me what happened? 189 00:12:58,024 --> 00:13:02,222 Yeah, a cable broke in the elevator. The car is dangling on the 75th floor. 190 00:13:02,295 --> 00:13:03,523 Clark? 191 00:13:05,932 --> 00:13:07,263 The cable snapped. Let's move! 192 00:13:07,333 --> 00:13:09,733 Here, let me borrow your camera. 193 00:13:19,278 --> 00:13:20,540 Superman! 194 00:13:34,026 --> 00:13:35,891 The afternoon edition. 195 00:13:39,432 --> 00:13:43,994 Well done, Stark. Don't you just love the news business? 196 00:13:44,837 --> 00:13:45,997 This wasn't easy. 197 00:13:46,072 --> 00:13:50,133 It's not supposed to be easy. I wouldn't need your services if it was easy, would I? 198 00:13:50,209 --> 00:13:54,509 Yeah, well. How many more? 199 00:13:55,081 --> 00:13:58,107 As many as it takes to kill the Daily Planet. 200 00:13:59,352 --> 00:14:01,081 Because then, Stark... 201 00:14:01,154 --> 00:14:05,147 I will control over 80% of what the American people read. 202 00:14:11,898 --> 00:14:14,526 And when you control what they read... 203 00:14:14,600 --> 00:14:16,727 you control what they think. 204 00:14:17,103 --> 00:14:19,697 And when you control what they think... 205 00:14:19,772 --> 00:14:22,707 then you can really begin to make it happen. 206 00:14:27,647 --> 00:14:29,808 Now, who knows what's wrong with this picture? 207 00:14:31,551 --> 00:14:33,849 I'm gonna tell you what's wrong with this picture. 208 00:14:33,920 --> 00:14:37,617 What's wrong with this picture is that we have no picture. 209 00:14:38,524 --> 00:14:42,927 Superman is the biggest story of the day. 210 00:14:44,530 --> 00:14:48,057 And the only picture we got is a picture of a weather graph. 211 00:14:48,134 --> 00:14:52,298 Now, could someone please explain this to me? 212 00:14:52,538 --> 00:14:57,271 Chief, the first diagram illustrates the amount of rainfall we're getting this year. 213 00:14:57,376 --> 00:14:59,173 And the pie chart... 214 00:14:59,712 --> 00:15:03,079 How could you let that bottom feeder scoop you like this? 215 00:15:03,149 --> 00:15:05,515 - Bottom feeder? - Why were you having lunch with her? 216 00:15:05,585 --> 00:15:07,519 What are you asking him for? 217 00:15:07,587 --> 00:15:11,114 If you want to know something, go out and buy the Star. 218 00:15:11,824 --> 00:15:13,223 They know everything. 219 00:15:13,292 --> 00:15:15,726 I bet they don't know how much rain we got this year. 220 00:15:15,795 --> 00:15:17,888 People, I can assure you... 221 00:15:18,264 --> 00:15:22,291 if we don't come up with some solid page-one stories PDQ... 222 00:15:22,568 --> 00:15:26,698 the only writing you're going to be doing is writing your r�sum�s. 223 00:15:27,974 --> 00:15:29,999 Now, what have we got? 224 00:15:31,010 --> 00:15:32,534 Conference room. 225 00:15:32,612 --> 00:15:34,170 Anybody? 226 00:15:34,880 --> 00:15:39,010 What in the sam hill am I supposed to tell my publisher if he calls? 227 00:15:39,118 --> 00:15:42,747 Well, whatever it is, he's waiting to hear it on line one. 228 00:15:43,256 --> 00:15:45,121 Just a warning, folks. 229 00:15:45,491 --> 00:15:49,393 I've seen papers shut down before, and it's not a pretty sight. 230 00:15:50,997 --> 00:15:52,897 It ain't pretty at all. 231 00:16:14,387 --> 00:16:19,290 I know Linda's writing style is absolutely mesmerizing, but please try not to drool. 232 00:16:20,626 --> 00:16:22,856 How long are you gonna keep acting like this? 233 00:16:22,928 --> 00:16:27,490 Me? You're the one who's more concerned with being on the Star's society page... 234 00:16:27,566 --> 00:16:29,397 than making the Planet's front page. 235 00:16:29,468 --> 00:16:30,867 Is that what this is about? 236 00:16:30,936 --> 00:16:34,838 You're jealous because you think I'm infatuated with Linda King? 237 00:16:34,907 --> 00:16:37,467 I wouldn't care if you were infatuated with Don King. 238 00:16:37,543 --> 00:16:40,876 What I care about is the quality of reporting at the Planet. 239 00:16:40,946 --> 00:16:43,380 Then you should be happy to see this. 240 00:16:46,485 --> 00:16:49,079 Okay, I see it. When do I get happy? 241 00:16:50,089 --> 00:16:54,253 This is elevator cable. I found it in the shaft after the accident. 242 00:16:54,827 --> 00:16:56,488 Check out the end. 243 00:16:58,731 --> 00:17:01,097 I don't feel happy but I am closing in on bored. 244 00:17:01,167 --> 00:17:04,694 It's not frayed, Lois. It's smooth, like it's been cut. 245 00:17:05,971 --> 00:17:08,565 Cut? Then the accident... 246 00:17:08,908 --> 00:17:10,307 Wasn't an accident. 247 00:17:10,376 --> 00:17:14,005 - Somebody wanted the elevator to fall. - Clark, do you know what this means? 248 00:17:14,080 --> 00:17:17,379 - I can scoop Linda. - You? 249 00:17:17,483 --> 00:17:21,613 Yes, me. I mean "us." I meant to say "us." Didn't I say "us"? 250 00:17:21,721 --> 00:17:25,350 Yeah. Look, before we write anything, I want the lab to verify my... 251 00:17:25,424 --> 00:17:26,721 - Our theory. - Right. 252 00:17:26,792 --> 00:17:29,989 Absolutely. Of course. Messenger! Get me a messenger! 253 00:17:30,062 --> 00:17:33,054 Let's sit down, grab a bite to eat. Calm down. You seem tense. 254 00:17:33,132 --> 00:17:35,828 Tense? No, I am not tense. I'm perfectly fine. 255 00:17:35,901 --> 00:17:37,869 I'm just perfectly fine. 256 00:17:38,404 --> 00:17:40,167 Are you the messenger? 257 00:17:40,239 --> 00:17:41,968 - No. - Get me the messenger! 258 00:17:45,111 --> 00:17:49,309 All right, let's think this thing through. Assume the elevator cable was cut. 259 00:17:49,382 --> 00:17:51,850 Who would benefit from it? You'd kill a random person. 260 00:17:51,917 --> 00:17:54,613 The building owner. Insurance scam. I don't know. 261 00:17:54,687 --> 00:17:56,086 Welcome to the Press Club. 262 00:17:56,155 --> 00:17:57,588 What's this? 263 00:17:57,656 --> 00:18:00,022 Looks like a promotion for the Star. Yeah, look. 264 00:18:00,092 --> 00:18:01,719 Every customer receives a free copy. 265 00:18:01,794 --> 00:18:05,127 It's not bad enough Carpenter has to lower his newsstand price. 266 00:18:05,197 --> 00:18:06,892 Now he's giving it away. 267 00:18:09,168 --> 00:18:10,760 What are you looking at? 268 00:18:10,836 --> 00:18:13,737 Carpenter has an editorial demanding stronger building codes... 269 00:18:13,806 --> 00:18:15,273 in light of the elevator accident. 270 00:18:15,341 --> 00:18:18,833 He's calling for a criminal investigation into the manufacturers. 271 00:18:18,911 --> 00:18:19,900 So? 272 00:18:19,979 --> 00:18:23,039 He's a fast writer. It's in the same edition as Linda's article. 273 00:18:23,115 --> 00:18:26,175 The man's a walking opinion. He doesn't need to think much. 274 00:18:26,252 --> 00:18:27,776 But still... 275 00:18:28,154 --> 00:18:29,485 I'll be right back. 276 00:18:29,555 --> 00:18:34,356 Order me angel hair with tomato and basil. No olive oil, extra parmesan cheese. 277 00:18:35,461 --> 00:18:40,091 Two page-one stories in as many days. You should be very proud of yourself. 278 00:18:40,766 --> 00:18:43,496 It's an unexpected start, I'll say that. 279 00:18:43,636 --> 00:18:46,036 To me it's not unexpected at all. 280 00:18:46,172 --> 00:18:48,936 You're a man of vision. Isn't that what they say? 281 00:18:49,008 --> 00:18:52,705 I am a man of action. Do you remember Charles Foster Kane? 282 00:18:53,612 --> 00:18:55,045 - Of course. - My idol... 283 00:18:55,114 --> 00:18:57,981 even though he was only a movie character. 284 00:18:58,083 --> 00:19:01,450 I've devoted my time to becoming the genuine article. 285 00:19:02,488 --> 00:19:04,786 - Aren't you already? - Not quite. 286 00:19:05,925 --> 00:19:09,622 You see, Kane not only reported the news, he made it. 287 00:19:10,696 --> 00:19:13,722 He set out an agenda for the entire country... 288 00:19:14,567 --> 00:19:17,661 and then he had his papers promote that agenda... 289 00:19:18,137 --> 00:19:20,503 and the country went along. 290 00:19:20,873 --> 00:19:25,708 And soon, I will have that kind of power. 291 00:19:28,547 --> 00:19:31,812 Does that excite you as much as it excites me? 292 00:19:34,220 --> 00:19:37,417 I don't think we should confuse our relationship. 293 00:19:37,490 --> 00:19:42,257 My dear, if there's one thing I am not, it's confused. 294 00:19:43,496 --> 00:19:46,988 I've got a deadline. I've got to get back to the office. 295 00:19:51,237 --> 00:19:54,331 - Good night. - Good night. 296 00:20:03,649 --> 00:20:05,617 Looking for your career? 297 00:20:06,418 --> 00:20:08,147 I lost my bracelet. 298 00:20:08,320 --> 00:20:12,313 I've seen how you accessorize, Lois. Believe me, it's not worth the effort. 299 00:20:12,391 --> 00:20:14,291 Is there no getting away from you? 300 00:20:14,360 --> 00:20:16,294 I was wondering what you were doing here. 301 00:20:16,362 --> 00:20:17,488 - I am a member. - Really? 302 00:20:17,563 --> 00:20:20,191 I thought members had to be working for an organization... 303 00:20:20,266 --> 00:20:21,392 that was still in business. 304 00:20:21,467 --> 00:20:23,367 Don't start swaggering yet. 305 00:20:23,502 --> 00:20:27,268 Although on second thought, your hips could use a little exercise. 306 00:20:28,941 --> 00:20:33,640 Speaking of bodies, that partner of yours? Great one. Buns of steel. 307 00:20:33,946 --> 00:20:35,072 How would you know? 308 00:20:35,147 --> 00:20:37,877 You don't need Superman's x-ray vision to figure that out. 309 00:20:37,950 --> 00:20:40,248 Listen, Linda, I'm warning you, stay away from him. 310 00:20:40,319 --> 00:20:42,787 You said that about Superman. What is it with you? 311 00:20:42,855 --> 00:20:45,949 Clark's good-hearted and naive. I wouldn't wanna see him get hurt. 312 00:20:46,025 --> 00:20:48,391 I know you'd just be using him to get back at me. 313 00:20:48,460 --> 00:20:50,360 For me to want to get back at you means... 314 00:20:50,429 --> 00:20:53,296 you'd have to have done something that mattered to me. 315 00:20:55,501 --> 00:20:57,162 Which you haven't. 316 00:20:58,871 --> 00:21:01,203 Clark. Can I ask a favor of you? 317 00:21:01,273 --> 00:21:03,173 He's working. We're working. 318 00:21:03,242 --> 00:21:04,607 Looks like you're having dinner. 319 00:21:04,677 --> 00:21:07,771 You had lunch with the man. Aren't you full yet? 320 00:21:08,280 --> 00:21:11,306 Would you please walk me to the train station? 321 00:21:11,383 --> 00:21:14,011 Clark, help her out, then lock the door behind her. 322 00:21:14,086 --> 00:21:17,954 Such wit, Lois. Maybe that'll help you pass the hours at the unemployment office. 323 00:21:18,023 --> 00:21:19,752 Do you mind if I say something here? 324 00:21:19,825 --> 00:21:21,622 No. Tell her no and let's eat. 325 00:21:21,694 --> 00:21:23,559 She probably doesn't know her way around. 326 00:21:23,629 --> 00:21:26,894 She knows her way around well enough to beat us out of two stories... 327 00:21:26,966 --> 00:21:27,990 since she's been here. 328 00:21:28,067 --> 00:21:29,398 Trust me. 329 00:21:29,668 --> 00:21:32,535 There's a train station about two blocks from here. 330 00:21:32,605 --> 00:21:34,334 I'll be right back. 331 00:21:36,742 --> 00:21:38,073 Bye, Lois. 332 00:21:39,011 --> 00:21:42,845 Come over to my place. I'll build a fire and make some coffee. 333 00:21:42,915 --> 00:21:45,110 Lois is waiting for me at the Press Club. 334 00:21:45,184 --> 00:21:47,846 Lois should be used to disappointment. 335 00:21:48,587 --> 00:21:52,819 Look, I don't know what it is between you two, but she is my partner. 336 00:21:54,927 --> 00:21:58,124 Here you go. Trains come by every couple minutes. 337 00:21:59,832 --> 00:22:01,197 Good night. 338 00:22:01,700 --> 00:22:06,603 Clark, you said your relationship with Lois was "not defined." 339 00:22:07,373 --> 00:22:09,500 Well, professionally, it is. 340 00:22:10,042 --> 00:22:13,978 Well, if you ever want to redefine yourself professionally... 341 00:22:14,780 --> 00:22:16,407 or personally... 342 00:22:17,516 --> 00:22:21,247 This is the final boarding call for Train 120 departing... 343 00:22:27,326 --> 00:22:28,657 Who is it? 344 00:22:28,827 --> 00:22:32,319 Lois, it's me. I'm sorry. 345 00:22:46,612 --> 00:22:48,341 You didn't have to leave. 346 00:22:49,048 --> 00:22:50,310 I was only gone a few minutes. 347 00:22:50,382 --> 00:22:52,714 I'm a busy person, I have things to do. I have to... 348 00:22:52,785 --> 00:22:54,377 What? Scrub your grout? 349 00:22:54,453 --> 00:22:57,945 - You are really letting this woman get to... - Get to me? 350 00:23:02,327 --> 00:23:03,692 All right. 351 00:23:05,798 --> 00:23:09,029 This doesn't go beyond this room, you understand? 352 00:23:09,101 --> 00:23:10,193 Okay. 353 00:23:11,603 --> 00:23:13,833 Linda and I were best friends. 354 00:23:15,641 --> 00:23:17,632 We were very competitive. 355 00:23:17,743 --> 00:23:19,040 You may not believe this... 356 00:23:19,111 --> 00:23:23,013 but, there was a time when I had to be the best at everything. 357 00:23:23,682 --> 00:23:27,846 Anyway, I was dating this guy, Paul. 358 00:23:28,387 --> 00:23:32,824 He was an editor and he was a senior and I had a really big crush on him. 359 00:23:33,859 --> 00:23:36,885 Things were happening and I got this story... 360 00:23:37,362 --> 00:23:41,696 about these football players at our school that weren't taking their own exams. 361 00:23:41,767 --> 00:23:43,234 I thought, "This is it." 362 00:23:43,302 --> 00:23:48,069 This is the story that's gonna make him feel about me the way I feel about him. 363 00:23:48,674 --> 00:23:49,868 Did it? 364 00:23:50,676 --> 00:23:52,803 No, it didn't. 365 00:23:54,113 --> 00:23:58,379 Because somehow Linda stole my story and wrote it under her name. 366 00:23:59,151 --> 00:24:02,143 Of course, Paul fell for her and dumped me... 367 00:24:02,488 --> 00:24:05,980 and she continued to please him in ways I won't go into. 368 00:24:07,392 --> 00:24:12,295 So she stole a story and she stole a guy, and now she's trying to do it again? 369 00:24:12,998 --> 00:24:14,898 Don't flatter yourself. 370 00:24:15,000 --> 00:24:17,025 Don't take this out on me, Lois. 371 00:24:17,102 --> 00:24:21,095 Why not? You say yes to her party and yes to her lunch... 372 00:24:21,173 --> 00:24:24,939 and yes to walking her home. You're turning into her indentured servant. 373 00:24:25,010 --> 00:24:28,343 So it's okay for me to be your servant but nobody else's? 374 00:24:28,413 --> 00:24:31,382 Clark, you are my partner and what you do reflects on me. 375 00:24:31,450 --> 00:24:34,749 I don't want the world to know that my partner is a doormat for women. 376 00:24:34,820 --> 00:24:36,344 That is not true, and you know it. 377 00:24:36,421 --> 00:24:39,754 You want the truth? The truth is that you're a doormat with no taste. 378 00:24:39,825 --> 00:24:41,918 That's it. I'm out of here. Forget it. 379 00:24:41,994 --> 00:24:44,963 Fine! Perfect! Go! She's probably waiting for you. 380 00:24:45,030 --> 00:24:47,624 You know, I'd love to hear her side of this whole story. 381 00:24:47,699 --> 00:24:51,032 And I could tell her about how impossible you are to work with. 382 00:24:51,103 --> 00:24:53,901 Really? Then why don't work with her, too? 383 00:24:54,506 --> 00:24:56,030 Maybe I just will. 384 00:24:56,108 --> 00:24:58,201 You two deserve each other. 385 00:25:03,315 --> 00:25:06,284 It's become very difficult working with Lois. 386 00:25:06,485 --> 00:25:10,216 Her obsession with Linda King is affecting her performance. 387 00:25:11,156 --> 00:25:13,784 Now I also have to think of my own future. 388 00:25:13,859 --> 00:25:16,384 The Planet is a dying paper... 389 00:25:16,461 --> 00:25:19,760 and I don't wanna be the one to have to turn out the lights. 390 00:25:21,567 --> 00:25:24,263 We don't pull any punches here, Kent. 391 00:25:24,570 --> 00:25:26,504 We make things happen. 392 00:25:27,072 --> 00:25:28,505 I want you to go all out. 393 00:25:28,574 --> 00:25:31,168 Yes, sir. That's what I intend to do. 394 00:25:32,444 --> 00:25:34,969 Then welcome to the Metropolis Star. 395 00:25:37,149 --> 00:25:38,480 Thank you. 396 00:25:46,258 --> 00:25:47,919 Perry, I just got off the phone. 397 00:25:47,993 --> 00:25:51,793 I hate to be the one to tell you, but we have got a turncoat... 398 00:25:51,864 --> 00:25:54,594 a Benedict Arnold, and you'll never believe who. 399 00:25:54,666 --> 00:25:56,429 - Kent. - CK? 400 00:25:57,903 --> 00:26:01,304 He came in here and offered to give two weeks' notice. 401 00:26:01,373 --> 00:26:06,174 I told him he was free to go anytime. So, well, he's gone. 402 00:26:07,312 --> 00:26:10,509 Boy, just when you think you get to know someone... 403 00:26:11,250 --> 00:26:14,947 It's her. It's Linda King. Don't you see what she's done? 404 00:26:15,020 --> 00:26:18,751 No, he's worried about his future, and the way things are going around here... 405 00:26:18,824 --> 00:26:22,055 I really couldn't give him much of an argument. 406 00:26:23,128 --> 00:26:26,495 Did he mention what kind of medical plan they got over there? 407 00:26:34,873 --> 00:26:36,363 You know what? 408 00:26:37,075 --> 00:26:38,440 Don't you see what she's done? 409 00:26:38,510 --> 00:26:42,378 She waves her skirt in front of him and he turns into some pathetic little puppy. 410 00:26:42,447 --> 00:26:44,915 - Don't go jumping to conclusions. - What about loyalty? 411 00:26:44,983 --> 00:26:48,282 - What about going down with the ship? - That's for captains. 412 00:26:48,353 --> 00:26:49,786 That's why I'm still here. 413 00:26:49,855 --> 00:26:51,482 How can you be so calm? 414 00:26:51,590 --> 00:26:53,114 What's my choice? 415 00:26:53,225 --> 00:26:56,558 Since I've been here I've seen you scream, I've seen you throw things. 416 00:26:56,628 --> 00:26:58,960 I even saw you put your fist through the wall once. 417 00:26:59,031 --> 00:27:03,593 The only thing we can do is just continue what we're supposed to be doing. 418 00:27:05,203 --> 00:27:08,468 By the by, what you're supposed to be doing... 419 00:27:08,540 --> 00:27:12,067 according to this, is covering the Irani jewels... 420 00:27:12,144 --> 00:27:15,341 that the Ambassador of Omer is giving to Secretary Wallace... 421 00:27:15,414 --> 00:27:17,974 as a lovely parting gift. 422 00:27:19,551 --> 00:27:21,883 - Is that the best we've got? - No. 423 00:27:21,954 --> 00:27:24,582 The best we've got is your editor-in-chief... 424 00:27:25,157 --> 00:27:29,491 hanging from the top of the World Trade Center in a gorilla outfit. 425 00:27:30,262 --> 00:27:34,665 But my costume hasn't arrived yet. Now, I'm gonna page you when it does. 426 00:27:34,833 --> 00:27:36,630 So get out of here. 427 00:27:39,638 --> 00:27:41,196 And Lois... 428 00:27:41,740 --> 00:27:44,766 it's gonna be all right. Trust me. 429 00:27:44,977 --> 00:27:47,036 That's what Clark told me. 430 00:27:51,817 --> 00:27:55,184 Are you sure you don't mind me suggesting to Carpenter that we team up? 431 00:27:55,253 --> 00:27:57,619 I'm just mad I didn't suggest it first. 432 00:28:01,026 --> 00:28:03,756 King. Yeah, we're here in the main room. 433 00:28:05,797 --> 00:28:06,957 Carpenter. 434 00:28:07,032 --> 00:28:10,297 The man really keeps close tabs on you, doesn't he? 435 00:28:10,369 --> 00:28:13,668 If I tell you something, can you keep it between us? 436 00:28:15,140 --> 00:28:16,801 Sure. Absolutely. 437 00:28:17,309 --> 00:28:19,277 He's been hitting on me. 438 00:28:22,481 --> 00:28:25,109 Don't worry, I only have eyes for you. 439 00:28:34,393 --> 00:28:37,453 Ladies and gentlemen. The Ambassador and myself... 440 00:28:37,529 --> 00:28:40,623 will be happy to answer a few questions before the unveiling. 441 00:28:40,699 --> 00:28:43,099 Mr. Secretary, Clark Kent, Metropolis Star. 442 00:28:43,168 --> 00:28:44,726 - What do you think... - Mr. Secretary. 443 00:28:44,803 --> 00:28:46,600 Lois Lane, Daily Planet. Is it true... 444 00:28:46,671 --> 00:28:50,004 Excuse me, but I believe that Mr. Kent was asking the question. 445 00:28:50,075 --> 00:28:51,940 Mr. Kent can speak for himself. 446 00:28:52,010 --> 00:28:54,945 Maybe, except he's so used to you doing it for him. 447 00:28:55,013 --> 00:28:57,038 You are such a hypocrite. 448 00:28:57,482 --> 00:28:59,780 Me? You can sure dish it out but you can't take it. 449 00:28:59,851 --> 00:29:02,115 Why don't you just get off your high horse? 450 00:29:02,187 --> 00:29:03,950 And get down in the gutter with you? 451 00:29:04,022 --> 00:29:05,956 Ladies, please! 452 00:29:07,526 --> 00:29:09,494 No questions, that's it. 453 00:29:09,761 --> 00:29:12,457 Let's get to the real reason we're here... 454 00:29:12,764 --> 00:29:17,098 the ceremonial exchange from the Kingdom of Omer to the United States. 455 00:29:17,836 --> 00:29:21,203 Ladies and gentlemen, the gift from the Ambassador of Omer... 456 00:29:24,176 --> 00:29:25,803 the Irani jewels. 457 00:29:33,218 --> 00:29:37,279 There are three armed men behind that door. You might wanna call the police. 458 00:29:54,005 --> 00:29:57,600 Clark, you can run but you can't hide. What's going on? 459 00:29:58,310 --> 00:30:01,074 - What do you mean? - Don't give me that innocent act. 460 00:30:01,146 --> 00:30:02,374 Me? 461 00:30:02,447 --> 00:30:05,075 So that's the way you're gonna play this? 462 00:30:07,752 --> 00:30:10,550 - I get it. She's here, isn't she? - No. 463 00:30:10,622 --> 00:30:13,113 That's why you can't talk. She's here. 464 00:30:14,126 --> 00:30:17,118 Is she under the bed? Are you under the bed? 465 00:30:22,234 --> 00:30:23,531 Come out! 466 00:30:24,636 --> 00:30:27,161 - Come out, wherever you are. - Lois. 467 00:30:28,073 --> 00:30:29,438 Is she in there? 468 00:30:38,383 --> 00:30:40,977 This is either not what I thought I thought or... 469 00:30:41,052 --> 00:30:42,713 Oh, no. 470 00:30:44,256 --> 00:30:48,215 See, Clark's working undercover at the Star. 471 00:30:49,528 --> 00:30:51,894 Of course. 472 00:30:55,267 --> 00:30:59,465 Of course. Yes, you wouldn't throw everything that you have away... 473 00:30:59,538 --> 00:31:01,267 on Linda King. 474 00:31:01,339 --> 00:31:03,864 Well, you are right about that, Lois. 475 00:31:04,075 --> 00:31:05,872 So talk. Talk to me. 476 00:31:09,347 --> 00:31:12,544 Okay, these accidents aren't accidents. 477 00:31:12,784 --> 00:31:15,252 The arson fire that Linda just happened to be at... 478 00:31:15,320 --> 00:31:17,288 the elevator cable that snapped during lunch. 479 00:31:17,355 --> 00:31:20,153 There was even supposed to be a heist of the Irani jewels. 480 00:31:20,225 --> 00:31:23,820 See, we thought that they might be staging these things to scoop us... 481 00:31:23,895 --> 00:31:26,728 so we staged Clark's defection. 482 00:31:27,232 --> 00:31:29,257 You could have told me that! 483 00:31:29,401 --> 00:31:31,596 No, that was my idea. 484 00:31:33,972 --> 00:31:37,874 You seemed to be personally involved here and I didn't want to risk it. 485 00:31:37,943 --> 00:31:41,777 So you mean I have been having all these feelings for nothing? 486 00:31:41,947 --> 00:31:43,437 What feelings? 487 00:31:44,616 --> 00:31:47,346 Forget it. I'm not feeling them anymore. 488 00:31:47,452 --> 00:31:51,786 This means that Linda is in this up to her surgically-sculptured chin. 489 00:31:52,090 --> 00:31:53,887 No, I don't think so. 490 00:31:53,992 --> 00:31:57,359 I thought that was it and that's why I asked to be partners with her... 491 00:31:57,429 --> 00:31:59,727 but I think she's out of the loop. 492 00:32:01,066 --> 00:32:02,795 So what do we do now? 493 00:32:03,802 --> 00:32:06,464 Well, now that you know... 494 00:32:06,871 --> 00:32:09,704 you two might as well work on this together. 495 00:32:09,774 --> 00:32:13,471 That is, if you still think that you can. 496 00:32:14,546 --> 00:32:16,411 Chief, I'm fine. 497 00:32:17,682 --> 00:32:21,049 It's Clark here that turns to mush every time Linda's around. 498 00:32:21,152 --> 00:32:24,781 Me? You're the one who jumped in the black hole the minute she came to town. 499 00:32:24,856 --> 00:32:26,483 Don't exaggerate. 500 00:32:26,925 --> 00:32:29,393 "Clark, will you take me to the station?" 501 00:32:29,761 --> 00:32:32,594 I think I'll let you two work this out. 502 00:32:33,565 --> 00:32:35,692 - I was just being polite. - Really? 503 00:32:35,767 --> 00:32:38,327 You would fly her to the moon if you could. 504 00:32:39,704 --> 00:32:42,172 This can't be true. It can't be. 505 00:32:42,574 --> 00:32:43,734 Think about it. 506 00:32:43,808 --> 00:32:46,641 Carpenter always calls to verify your location. 507 00:32:46,711 --> 00:32:49,373 He doesn't have to do that. He's your publisher. 508 00:32:49,447 --> 00:32:52,541 Unless he needs to make sure that his man or woman is in place... 509 00:32:52,617 --> 00:32:55,211 before he pulls the trigger on whatever he has planned. 510 00:32:55,287 --> 00:32:57,255 Like the elevator cable. 511 00:32:57,322 --> 00:32:58,755 The lab results are back. 512 00:32:58,823 --> 00:33:01,815 Definitely cut, and it was no accident. 513 00:33:02,460 --> 00:33:05,486 You just happened to be there, just like you were at the fire. 514 00:33:05,563 --> 00:33:08,760 Just like Carpenter happened to have a front-page editorial ready... 515 00:33:08,833 --> 00:33:10,357 for the same edition. 516 00:33:11,703 --> 00:33:13,068 I just feel so... 517 00:33:13,138 --> 00:33:16,335 Abused? Duped? Used? 518 00:33:16,875 --> 00:33:20,311 - What are you, a thesaurus? - Why don't you guys just put this on hold? 519 00:33:20,378 --> 00:33:22,243 Bottom line, it's a Planet story. 520 00:33:22,314 --> 00:33:23,303 Absolutely. 521 00:33:23,381 --> 00:33:26,111 Which we can't possibly prove or print without Linda's help. 522 00:33:26,184 --> 00:33:27,208 Exactly. 523 00:33:28,987 --> 00:33:30,682 But what am I supposed to do? 524 00:33:30,755 --> 00:33:33,952 Just say, "Hey, boss, where are you staging your next disaster?" 525 00:33:34,025 --> 00:33:36,220 Just get him out of the office long enough... 526 00:33:36,294 --> 00:33:38,558 for us to break into his computer. 527 00:33:38,630 --> 00:33:39,688 How? 528 00:33:39,864 --> 00:33:43,823 You could use your other talents. It wouldn't be the first time. 529 00:33:48,740 --> 00:33:50,002 Come in. 530 00:33:56,448 --> 00:33:59,679 I only have a moment. What can I do for you? 531 00:33:59,751 --> 00:34:02,845 I think the question is what can I do for you? 532 00:34:03,421 --> 00:34:05,719 I've been reading the latest sales projections. 533 00:34:05,790 --> 00:34:09,453 Soon the Metropolis Star will be the most widely-read paper in the country. 534 00:34:09,527 --> 00:34:12,462 And it's all because of you. Congratulations. 535 00:34:12,597 --> 00:34:15,623 Yes, may she be a beacon for the country. 536 00:34:15,700 --> 00:34:20,034 I was hoping you'd like to join me for lunch as my guest, to celebrate. 537 00:34:20,305 --> 00:34:24,036 That's very tempting, but like I say, I'm pressed for time. 538 00:34:25,744 --> 00:34:29,077 Preston, even a busy publisher has to eat. 539 00:34:36,821 --> 00:34:39,255 You know, after the other night... 540 00:34:39,524 --> 00:34:43,290 I wasn't sure that you were interested in moving our relationship... 541 00:34:43,361 --> 00:34:45,454 beyond just business. 542 00:34:46,131 --> 00:34:50,591 Who would've guessed that a charming man like you would have any insecurities? 543 00:34:52,470 --> 00:34:54,335 Can we make it happen? 544 00:34:55,774 --> 00:34:57,867 Maybe we should just eat here. 545 00:34:57,942 --> 00:35:00,536 No, let's go out. Someplace nice. 546 00:35:01,446 --> 00:35:04,609 Drinks, champagne, and whatever. 547 00:35:10,989 --> 00:35:13,219 You're a very interesting woman. 548 00:35:13,291 --> 00:35:15,384 And the day is still young. 549 00:35:32,811 --> 00:35:34,972 We're in luck. I know this program. 550 00:35:39,284 --> 00:35:40,979 Quick, under here. 551 00:35:41,052 --> 00:35:43,520 - What about you? - Just stay there. 552 00:36:19,491 --> 00:36:22,221 That was close. Where did you hide? 553 00:36:23,261 --> 00:36:26,697 Here. Look, let's not waste any time in case he comes back. 554 00:36:26,764 --> 00:36:29,927 So tell me. What's next for Preston Carpenter? 555 00:36:30,235 --> 00:36:32,100 Running for President? 556 00:36:34,138 --> 00:36:37,869 Perhaps. But only as an interim step. 557 00:36:38,409 --> 00:36:40,001 Interim to what? 558 00:36:40,445 --> 00:36:44,211 My next goal is to convince the governments of the world... 559 00:36:44,282 --> 00:36:46,750 that we need an international federation. 560 00:36:46,818 --> 00:36:49,343 A United Nations with real teeth. 561 00:36:50,054 --> 00:36:53,285 A government to govern all governments. 562 00:36:53,725 --> 00:36:56,421 And who could possibly head such a body? 563 00:36:56,995 --> 00:36:59,623 I'm betting this is his subdirectory. 564 00:37:01,266 --> 00:37:03,632 It might be it, but we need a password to get in. 565 00:37:03,701 --> 00:37:08,001 Try Kane. K-A-N-E. Linda says he has a Citizen Kane fixation. 566 00:37:11,442 --> 00:37:14,036 That's not it. What else could it be? 567 00:37:14,546 --> 00:37:15,774 Rosebud. 568 00:37:16,314 --> 00:37:18,305 Great minds think alike. 569 00:37:20,852 --> 00:37:22,149 We're in. 570 00:37:22,620 --> 00:37:26,147 Look, here's the editorial that ran with the hotel fire. 571 00:37:26,291 --> 00:37:30,557 And of the building inspections that happened the day of the elevator accident. 572 00:37:31,529 --> 00:37:33,053 Wait a minute. 573 00:37:33,631 --> 00:37:36,498 "An eye for an eye is the only course this country can take... 574 00:37:36,568 --> 00:37:39,503 "after today's brutal assassination of Secretary Wallace... 575 00:37:39,571 --> 00:37:41,937 "at his hotel by Omer extremists." 576 00:37:42,006 --> 00:37:44,702 - Secretary Wallace isn't dead. - Not yet. 577 00:37:45,843 --> 00:37:50,041 Carpenter is willing to kill a member of the Cabinet to sell a few papers? 578 00:37:50,114 --> 00:37:51,979 To drag us into a war. 579 00:37:52,116 --> 00:37:56,610 And he's also willing to kill Linda if he finds out that she's on to him. Let's go. 580 00:37:57,255 --> 00:37:59,086 - Lois. - I'm coming already. 581 00:38:04,262 --> 00:38:06,196 Hey, you two. Take off. 582 00:38:06,698 --> 00:38:08,598 They're on their way. 583 00:38:15,306 --> 00:38:17,365 - He wants us inside. - Go. 584 00:38:21,045 --> 00:38:24,572 Everything's set. The chef would like to see you in the kitchen. 585 00:38:24,949 --> 00:38:26,849 All right. Will you excuse me for a moment? 586 00:38:26,918 --> 00:38:28,180 - I'll come with you. - No. 587 00:38:28,252 --> 00:38:31,050 Please, just order dessert for us. 588 00:38:36,394 --> 00:38:38,954 Here you go. $5.50. Thanks. 589 00:38:44,068 --> 00:38:46,798 What are you doing here? You're gonna blow everything. 590 00:38:46,871 --> 00:38:48,702 Carpenter's gonna kill Secretary Wallace. 591 00:38:48,773 --> 00:38:52,971 He's already written the editorial. He's just waiting for your exclusive report. 592 00:38:53,044 --> 00:38:55,035 Stay here while I go warn the Secretary. 593 00:38:55,113 --> 00:38:57,377 I guess we know who calls the shots on your team. 594 00:38:57,448 --> 00:39:00,383 You don't know anything. Stay here, I'm going after Clark. 595 00:39:00,451 --> 00:39:01,679 Nice try. 596 00:39:09,193 --> 00:39:10,626 There they are. 597 00:39:11,095 --> 00:39:12,323 Come on. 598 00:39:17,001 --> 00:39:18,298 This way. 599 00:39:23,274 --> 00:39:25,174 Right through the door, sir. 600 00:39:33,451 --> 00:39:35,419 Okay, boys, gather around. 601 00:39:36,254 --> 00:39:38,848 One of us should call the police. The other should stay. 602 00:39:38,923 --> 00:39:41,050 - Call the police. - I was thinking you'd do that. 603 00:39:41,125 --> 00:39:42,592 Think again. 604 00:39:44,862 --> 00:39:46,989 - I'm here on the roof across the street. - Right. 605 00:39:47,065 --> 00:39:49,625 - You two set up here and here. - Okay. 606 00:39:49,701 --> 00:39:52,329 - You fire when you hear my shot. - You got it. 607 00:39:52,537 --> 00:39:54,402 What about your friend? 608 00:39:55,440 --> 00:39:57,169 I'll take care of her. 609 00:40:13,024 --> 00:40:14,719 Well, my dear... 610 00:40:15,059 --> 00:40:19,052 I guess I don't have to tell you that I've been detained, do I? 611 00:40:30,374 --> 00:40:34,504 I have to tell you I'm truly sorry that things turned out this way. 612 00:40:34,812 --> 00:40:39,545 But then, the two of you are going to make a fantastic 48-point headline. 613 00:40:45,590 --> 00:40:49,549 Breathe deeply, girls. The Freon's better than freezing to death. 614 00:40:53,164 --> 00:40:54,654 Life is cruel. 615 00:40:55,566 --> 00:40:58,330 Don't get philosophical. It was never your strength. 616 00:40:58,402 --> 00:41:02,600 Well, don't you find it ironic that you and I have to die together? 617 00:41:02,874 --> 00:41:04,705 - We were best friends. - Were. 618 00:41:05,476 --> 00:41:08,172 Okay. Let's clear this up once and for all. 619 00:41:08,246 --> 00:41:12,182 Let's not. If there is someone on the other side that asks, we'll just say we did. 620 00:41:12,250 --> 00:41:16,016 You think I stole Paul Bender from you. I didn't. You weren't even dating him. 621 00:41:16,087 --> 00:41:18,214 I was dating him. 622 00:41:18,289 --> 00:41:19,313 He came on to me. 623 00:41:19,390 --> 00:41:21,824 Well, you had no will power? 624 00:41:22,460 --> 00:41:25,088 None. I would've done anything for Paul. 625 00:41:25,163 --> 00:41:28,496 Just like you had no will power when you stole my story. 626 00:41:28,566 --> 00:41:33,060 Okay, so I was weak. That doesn't mean I wasn't a good friend. 627 00:41:33,704 --> 00:41:37,572 It just means that I wasn't as strong as you. 628 00:41:38,776 --> 00:41:41,040 Wait a minute. Just wait a minute. 629 00:41:41,112 --> 00:41:44,513 You're backing into an apology by arguing that you stole my guy... 630 00:41:44,582 --> 00:41:47,847 and my story because you were under the influence of your hormones? 631 00:41:47,919 --> 00:41:51,787 And because I was your best girlfriend, I was supposed to forgive you then? 632 00:41:51,856 --> 00:41:55,519 And I'm not suppose to make a big deal of it now? Is that what you're saying? 633 00:41:55,593 --> 00:41:56,582 Right. 634 00:41:58,396 --> 00:42:01,160 Okay, I forgive you. 635 00:42:38,569 --> 00:42:40,833 You'll be all right in a few minutes. 636 00:42:41,038 --> 00:42:44,132 - You have to save him now. - I know. 637 00:43:38,663 --> 00:43:41,325 - Where did he come from? - I don't know. 638 00:43:43,367 --> 00:43:45,062 - Come on. Go. - I'm going. 639 00:43:46,037 --> 00:43:48,870 - Drive the car! What are you waiting for? - It's not moving. 640 00:43:53,244 --> 00:43:55,178 - She did it again. - What? 641 00:43:55,246 --> 00:43:57,714 The byline. "By Clark Kent and Lois Lane. 642 00:43:57,782 --> 00:44:00,376 "Special contribution by Linda King." 643 00:44:00,584 --> 00:44:02,916 - All right. - How did she do that? 644 00:44:06,490 --> 00:44:08,958 Mr. White is such a generous man. 645 00:44:09,026 --> 00:44:10,584 You have no shame. 646 00:44:10,661 --> 00:44:13,926 Yes, I do. Not a lot, but some. 647 00:44:14,231 --> 00:44:15,459 So, what's next for you? 648 00:44:15,533 --> 00:44:17,592 I've taken a job on the Coast. 649 00:44:17,668 --> 00:44:20,865 You wanna keep our team together and come with me? 650 00:44:21,539 --> 00:44:23,063 I'm kidding. 651 00:44:24,075 --> 00:44:27,010 - Lois, I want to say something to you. - Don't. 652 00:44:27,078 --> 00:44:30,070 When you accepted my apology, it meant a lot to me. 653 00:44:30,147 --> 00:44:32,741 Not to me. I thought I was dying. I wanted a clean slate. 654 00:44:32,817 --> 00:44:35,650 You don't mean that. She doesn't mean that. 655 00:44:36,754 --> 00:44:38,244 Okay, she means it. 656 00:44:38,322 --> 00:44:39,448 Look at it this way. 657 00:44:39,523 --> 00:44:44,256 Maybe you're the reporter you are because of the competition you felt with me. 658 00:44:44,395 --> 00:44:48,491 Not only am I supposed to accept your apology, but I'm supposed to thank you? 659 00:44:48,566 --> 00:44:51,433 So, Linda, what paper are you going to work with on the Coast? 660 00:44:51,502 --> 00:44:53,367 No paper. I'm out of the news. 661 00:44:53,437 --> 00:44:55,997 I just optioned the film rights to my inside story... 662 00:44:56,073 --> 00:44:58,598 to Preston Carpenter's fall from grace. 663 00:44:58,676 --> 00:45:02,772 It's obscene how much money these Hollywood producers can throw at you. 664 00:45:02,847 --> 00:45:04,337 So, who's gonna play you? 665 00:45:04,415 --> 00:45:06,246 I don't know. They'll get some big name. 666 00:45:06,317 --> 00:45:10,083 But I did have it put in my contract that I get to play one of the small parts. 667 00:45:10,154 --> 00:45:11,815 What part is that? 668 00:45:12,823 --> 00:45:14,950 I'll try and do you justice. 669 00:45:17,928 --> 00:45:18,952 Bye.