1 00:02:24,644 --> 00:02:26,134 Clark? 2 00:03:32,411 --> 00:03:35,039 - Where have you been? - We've been looking for you. 3 00:03:35,214 --> 00:03:37,739 - I've been out. - Hey. Hey, son. 4 00:03:37,917 --> 00:03:39,407 What is going on with you? 5 00:03:39,585 --> 00:03:41,280 You've been acting strange all week. 6 00:03:41,454 --> 00:03:43,854 It's like your mind's somewhere else. What's up? 7 00:03:51,063 --> 00:03:54,191 When I woke up this morning, I was in the middle of Route 8. 8 00:03:56,202 --> 00:03:57,533 How did you get there? 9 00:03:59,038 --> 00:04:00,733 I don't know. 10 00:04:01,006 --> 00:04:04,567 Lex almost hit me with his car. He gave me a ride home. 11 00:04:04,877 --> 00:04:06,401 Lex. 12 00:04:07,580 --> 00:04:12,244 Told him I was sleepwalking, but I'm not sure how much walking was involved. 13 00:04:14,920 --> 00:04:16,911 I've been having this dream all week. 14 00:04:17,089 --> 00:04:18,681 I'm flying over Smallville. 15 00:04:18,858 --> 00:04:22,225 I always end up at the cave. It's like it's calling out to me... 16 00:04:22,394 --> 00:04:24,157 ...trying to give me answers. 17 00:04:24,897 --> 00:04:26,262 Answers to what, Clark? 18 00:04:27,600 --> 00:04:28,931 I'm not sure. 19 00:04:29,368 --> 00:04:33,998 But in my dream I take the key and I put it in the slot in the cave wall... 20 00:04:34,173 --> 00:04:36,539 ...then there's this bright light. 21 00:04:37,743 --> 00:04:40,769 - And? - I don't know, that's when I wake up. 22 00:04:41,580 --> 00:04:42,808 Clark. 23 00:04:44,617 --> 00:04:47,780 Dreaming about putting that key in a rock wall is one thing... 24 00:04:47,953 --> 00:04:50,581 ...but we have no idea what would happen if you did that. 25 00:04:50,756 --> 00:04:53,020 These dreams are getting more intense every night. 26 00:04:53,192 --> 00:04:56,025 - Who knows where I'll wake up tomorrow. - It's too dangerous. 27 00:04:56,295 --> 00:04:58,763 That cave could have all the answers I'm looking for. 28 00:04:58,931 --> 00:05:00,922 Why are you so afraid to let me find out? 29 00:05:07,206 --> 00:05:09,265 I gotta get dressed for school. 30 00:05:20,953 --> 00:05:22,784 Dr. Walden. 31 00:05:23,255 --> 00:05:27,885 I got a call this morning from the State Preservation Society. 32 00:05:28,060 --> 00:05:31,120 They heard a rumor that you plan on removing a section of the wall. 33 00:05:31,931 --> 00:05:37,369 Now, I told them you wouldn't consider such a radical move without consulting me. 34 00:05:37,536 --> 00:05:39,367 It's a common archeological practice. 35 00:05:40,172 --> 00:05:42,470 Among 19th-century imperialists. 36 00:05:43,509 --> 00:05:47,104 If I didn't know better, I'd say you were trying to cut me out of the process. 37 00:05:47,279 --> 00:05:48,837 You're paranoid. 38 00:05:49,215 --> 00:05:50,409 Really? 39 00:05:53,018 --> 00:05:57,011 Give me one good reason why I shouldn't fire you right now. 40 00:05:57,890 --> 00:06:00,188 Because I'm on the verge of a major breakthrough. 41 00:06:00,359 --> 00:06:03,886 Will this breakthrough finally allow you to translate these symbols? 42 00:06:10,035 --> 00:06:12,162 Who tipped off the state? 43 00:06:14,206 --> 00:06:19,041 The state is threatening to revoke LexCorp's custodial management of the cave. 44 00:06:19,211 --> 00:06:22,044 Another foundation is chomping at the bit to take over. 45 00:06:22,214 --> 00:06:25,274 If my instincts are correct, I believe my father is behind it. 46 00:06:25,451 --> 00:06:28,511 I don't need excuses, I need answers. 47 00:06:28,687 --> 00:06:30,518 You've got three days. 48 00:06:34,093 --> 00:06:37,153 What a lame assignment. Family trees are so 20th century. 49 00:06:37,329 --> 00:06:40,389 Look at it as a mystery. You never know what you're gonna uncover. 50 00:06:40,566 --> 00:06:43,399 - Why are you so excited? - It's gonna be a piece of cake. 51 00:06:43,569 --> 00:06:46,299 Your family's been in Smallville since the Jurassic era. 52 00:06:46,472 --> 00:06:47,803 What are you worked up about? 53 00:06:47,973 --> 00:06:51,431 There's just so many variables, like what if your mother abandoned you... 54 00:06:51,610 --> 00:06:54,044 ...is that branch of your family tree cut off? 55 00:06:54,213 --> 00:06:56,238 What if your biological father comes back... 56 00:06:56,415 --> 00:06:57,746 ...which family do you claim? 57 00:06:57,917 --> 00:07:00,909 - What if you're adopted? - Hey, okay, I get the point... 58 00:07:01,086 --> 00:07:03,850 ...but is it my fault that I'm part of a nuclear family? 59 00:07:04,256 --> 00:07:06,190 Is it? Later. 60 00:07:06,358 --> 00:07:09,657 Unfortunately for the rest of us, nuclear family was nuked years ago. 61 00:07:09,828 --> 00:07:13,355 We should get together at the Talon tomorrow and figure out a game plan. 62 00:07:16,835 --> 00:07:18,632 Clark doesn't like that idea. 63 00:07:21,607 --> 00:07:22,767 Do you guys hear that? 64 00:07:23,142 --> 00:07:24,632 Hear what? 65 00:07:30,149 --> 00:07:31,343 That. 66 00:07:31,517 --> 00:07:34,975 Apparently you're part canine, because we don't hear anything. 67 00:07:37,990 --> 00:07:40,356 - Clark, what is it? - I gotta go. 68 00:10:10,008 --> 00:10:11,202 Clark... 69 00:10:13,579 --> 00:10:14,841 ...are you okay? 70 00:10:15,114 --> 00:10:17,810 Lex, what happened? 71 00:10:17,983 --> 00:10:19,610 I was hoping you could tell me. 72 00:10:19,785 --> 00:10:21,184 What were you doing down here? 73 00:10:29,194 --> 00:10:34,097 Just finishing up some work for Dr. Walden, figured I'd do it while it was quiet... 74 00:10:34,566 --> 00:10:36,693 ...next thing I know you're shaking me awake. 75 00:10:37,736 --> 00:10:39,863 The guard said there was an explosion. 76 00:10:40,038 --> 00:10:41,972 You didn't touch any equipment, did you? 77 00:10:42,141 --> 00:10:45,941 I find it interesting that you managed to get around the guard in the first place. 78 00:10:46,111 --> 00:10:49,547 - What's your secret, Mr. Kent? - Back off, doctor. 79 00:10:50,182 --> 00:10:53,481 - Can't you see he's been hurt? - I'm okay, I just need to get some air. 80 00:10:54,920 --> 00:10:56,217 Clark. 81 00:10:56,388 --> 00:10:58,982 First I find you lying in the road, and now here. 82 00:10:59,158 --> 00:11:01,149 - You should get to the hospital. - I'm fine. 83 00:11:01,326 --> 00:11:04,352 I just gotta get home before my parents start to worry. 84 00:11:05,664 --> 00:11:06,995 Okay... 85 00:11:07,166 --> 00:11:10,897 ...but until we figure out what happened, I don't want you down here by yourself. 86 00:11:11,970 --> 00:11:14,200 I'm sorry I couldn't be more help. 87 00:11:17,843 --> 00:11:19,435 Why'd you let him walk out of here? 88 00:11:19,611 --> 00:11:21,306 He knows more than he's telling us. 89 00:11:21,480 --> 00:11:22,777 Probably. 90 00:11:22,948 --> 00:11:25,439 But you've got enough on your plate, doctor. 91 00:11:25,617 --> 00:11:28,108 Let me worry about Clark Kent. 92 00:11:30,489 --> 00:11:35,426 Hey, my hard drive just crashed. I was wondering if I could borrow your computer. 93 00:11:35,594 --> 00:11:37,619 I need to get a start on this assignment. 94 00:11:37,796 --> 00:11:40,128 Yeah, sure, I was just turning everything off. 95 00:11:40,465 --> 00:11:42,365 So, what are you, a Lang or a Small? 96 00:11:42,534 --> 00:11:45,970 Right now I'm committing to my mother's side of the family. 97 00:11:46,138 --> 00:11:48,003 Knock yourself out. I'll see you at home? 98 00:11:48,173 --> 00:11:51,404 - Yeah. Chloe, you're a lifesaver. - Of course. 99 00:12:22,007 --> 00:12:25,374 Did you give up on genealogy or is my personal life more interesting? 100 00:12:26,111 --> 00:12:29,603 - I was just looking... - So you decided to snoop around. 101 00:12:35,554 --> 00:12:37,488 Chloe, I'm sorry. 102 00:12:38,023 --> 00:12:41,322 - Don't look at me like that. - Like what way? 103 00:12:41,493 --> 00:12:46,487 Like I'm some loser who's trying to hang on to something that she's never even had. 104 00:12:48,734 --> 00:12:51,635 If you have feelings for Clark, maybe you should just tell him. 105 00:12:51,803 --> 00:12:53,600 This isn't about me and Clark, Lana. 106 00:12:54,873 --> 00:13:00,675 This is about you violating my privacy. This office and everything in it is now off-limits. 107 00:13:07,119 --> 00:13:08,643 Oh, and by the way... 108 00:13:09,288 --> 00:13:10,983 ...I did tell Clark how I felt. 109 00:13:11,556 --> 00:13:14,024 I poured my heart out to him when he was sick. 110 00:13:14,192 --> 00:13:17,719 And in his delirium, the one name he called out... 111 00:13:17,896 --> 00:13:19,454 ...was "Lana." 112 00:13:28,173 --> 00:13:29,435 Well, you're up early. 113 00:13:29,608 --> 00:13:32,304 Don't worry, Dad, I woke up in my own bed this morning. 114 00:13:32,477 --> 00:13:33,967 No dreams? 115 00:13:35,047 --> 00:13:36,639 No, I think whatever it is passed. 116 00:13:36,815 --> 00:13:38,373 That's good. 117 00:13:38,650 --> 00:13:41,278 I'm taking your mother in for her checkup, want a ride? 118 00:13:41,453 --> 00:13:43,478 - No, Chloe's gonna pick me up. - Great. 119 00:13:43,655 --> 00:13:46,215 - How's Mom feeling? - Pregnant. 120 00:13:48,660 --> 00:13:51,993 - I still can't believe it. - How soon can we start telling everyone? 121 00:13:52,264 --> 00:13:54,323 As soon as your mother says she's ready. 122 00:13:54,499 --> 00:13:57,297 Don't worry, this secret we can all be very happy to share. 123 00:13:57,469 --> 00:13:59,699 Yeah, the baby's lucky. 124 00:14:00,972 --> 00:14:03,998 Hey, son, I didn't mean for it to sound that way. 125 00:14:04,943 --> 00:14:07,639 This child is going to be a big adjustment for all of us... 126 00:14:07,813 --> 00:14:10,441 ...but it doesn't change the way we feel about you. 127 00:14:10,749 --> 00:14:12,182 I know that. 128 00:14:13,785 --> 00:14:16,310 I'm just glad things are back to normal. 129 00:14:16,488 --> 00:14:18,752 Jonathan, we're late, we've gotta go! 130 00:14:46,418 --> 00:14:47,680 Jonathan! 131 00:14:57,028 --> 00:14:58,791 I'll get it, I'll get it, go on! 132 00:15:05,971 --> 00:15:08,371 - Clark, what happened? - I don't know! 133 00:15:17,349 --> 00:15:18,509 What happened? 134 00:15:18,683 --> 00:15:20,810 We came out and it was... 135 00:15:22,354 --> 00:15:23,981 ...on fire. 136 00:15:56,688 --> 00:16:00,215 That ought to keep lookers away till we have a chance to patch it up better. 137 00:16:00,392 --> 00:16:03,225 A couple of boards won't be able to cover anything up anymore. 138 00:16:03,395 --> 00:16:05,590 Especially after Chloe publishes her pictures. 139 00:16:05,764 --> 00:16:08,164 Well, I think I convinced her it was a prank. 140 00:16:08,467 --> 00:16:11,664 You can't beat yourself up. Your abilities are still developing. 141 00:16:11,837 --> 00:16:13,361 You can't always control them. 142 00:16:14,539 --> 00:16:17,201 There's nothing uncontrolled about that drawing. 143 00:16:17,375 --> 00:16:19,935 It's a symbol from wherever I'm from. 144 00:16:21,746 --> 00:16:23,304 It means "hope." 145 00:16:24,449 --> 00:16:26,007 How do you know that? 146 00:16:26,685 --> 00:16:28,448 Since when can you read the symbols? 147 00:16:31,022 --> 00:16:33,252 Since I put the key in the cave wall. 148 00:16:36,294 --> 00:16:37,921 Wait a minute. 149 00:16:38,930 --> 00:16:41,057 - Since you did what? - It was calling out to me. 150 00:16:41,233 --> 00:16:42,598 It led me to where you hid it. 151 00:16:42,767 --> 00:16:44,291 - I told you not to. - I know, Dad. 152 00:16:44,469 --> 00:16:47,302 - It was like I didn't have a choice. - Where is the key now? 153 00:16:48,306 --> 00:16:52,072 I don't know. When I put the key in, there was a blinding light and I blacked out. 154 00:16:52,244 --> 00:16:53,836 - Are you all right? - It didn't hurt. 155 00:16:54,012 --> 00:16:55,536 But everything's jumbled up. 156 00:16:55,814 --> 00:16:59,250 It's like it downloaded me with the language from the cave wall. 157 00:16:59,417 --> 00:17:01,112 Did anybody see you? 158 00:17:01,820 --> 00:17:04,345 I don't think so, but Lex and Dr. Walden found me. 159 00:17:04,956 --> 00:17:07,618 I don't think they have the key. I think it disintegrated. 160 00:17:07,792 --> 00:17:09,487 You're not 100 percent sure? 161 00:17:14,866 --> 00:17:17,835 Clark, we understand you wanting to know more about your origins. 162 00:17:18,003 --> 00:17:21,461 - But you're putting your life in danger. - Some things are worth the risk. 163 00:17:21,640 --> 00:17:23,938 - Like what? - Like the truth. 164 00:17:37,589 --> 00:17:39,079 Clark. 165 00:17:42,561 --> 00:17:44,119 Earth to Clark. 166 00:17:46,231 --> 00:17:47,892 Are you okay? 167 00:17:48,500 --> 00:17:49,865 I heard about the fire. 168 00:17:50,035 --> 00:17:51,935 It's no big deal. We got it under control. 169 00:17:52,103 --> 00:17:54,867 I think Chloe's over at the Torch writing an exclusive. 170 00:17:55,073 --> 00:17:58,372 I wouldn't know. Her and I aren't exactly talking right now. 171 00:17:58,643 --> 00:17:59,837 Sounds serious. 172 00:18:00,345 --> 00:18:02,973 Well, invasion of privacy usually is. 173 00:18:03,515 --> 00:18:06,712 Let me guess. You caught her snooping around in your stuff. 174 00:18:07,786 --> 00:18:11,813 Actually, I was the one doing the snooping. I didn't mean to, kind of just happened. 175 00:18:12,090 --> 00:18:16,493 You'd think all the times she's overstepped the boundaries, she'd cut you some slack. 176 00:18:17,562 --> 00:18:20,554 Just reminded me that as great as Chloe and her dad have been... 177 00:18:20,732 --> 00:18:22,529 ...I'm still not family. 178 00:18:23,335 --> 00:18:24,996 Yeah, I know what you mean. 179 00:18:28,640 --> 00:18:30,631 Can I tell you a secret? 180 00:18:32,143 --> 00:18:34,168 That would be a first. 181 00:18:36,781 --> 00:18:39,750 I've been looking into my roots and it's freaking my parents out. 182 00:18:39,918 --> 00:18:43,217 But I think I'm getting close to finding out where I'm from. 183 00:18:44,289 --> 00:18:46,120 Then you shouldn't stop. 184 00:18:52,964 --> 00:18:54,522 Is that your family tree? 185 00:18:59,237 --> 00:19:00,829 Clark, what's wrong? 186 00:19:01,473 --> 00:19:03,373 Nothing. I gotta go. 187 00:19:05,944 --> 00:19:09,641 - I've been looking all over for you. - Sorry, Lex, I can't talk right now. 188 00:19:15,053 --> 00:19:16,714 Looks like we've been abandoned. 189 00:19:17,288 --> 00:19:19,051 Story of my life. 190 00:19:32,737 --> 00:19:37,697 Lex, I may decipher ancient languages, but cryptic phone messages don't amuse me. 191 00:19:37,876 --> 00:19:40,344 You're aware that I'm on a very tight deadline. 192 00:19:40,512 --> 00:19:43,174 I thought you might find this enlightening. 193 00:19:43,448 --> 00:19:44,642 What is it? 194 00:19:45,216 --> 00:19:49,949 I'd say somebody has gained knowledge of the language that's carved in the cave. 195 00:19:50,989 --> 00:19:53,253 These characters are similar... 196 00:19:53,858 --> 00:19:56,156 ...but there's no way to verify their accuracy. 197 00:19:56,327 --> 00:19:58,522 See, these symbols could be "father"... 198 00:19:58,697 --> 00:20:00,130 ...or "mother"... 199 00:20:00,298 --> 00:20:02,630 ...or they could just be chicken scratch. 200 00:20:03,134 --> 00:20:04,931 Where'd you get it? 201 00:20:05,937 --> 00:20:07,370 Clark Kent. 202 00:20:08,339 --> 00:20:10,398 What is it with you and this kid, Lex? 203 00:20:11,009 --> 00:20:13,341 I'm a top expert in my field and I'm telling you... 204 00:20:13,511 --> 00:20:15,570 ...these walls will take years to translate. 205 00:20:15,747 --> 00:20:18,739 Some Kansas farm boy's scribblings don't change that. 206 00:20:19,551 --> 00:20:21,951 Then how do you explain this? 207 00:20:23,154 --> 00:20:25,054 I'd say that was more than scribbling. 208 00:20:25,223 --> 00:20:27,885 That's one of the symbols on the octagonal disk. 209 00:20:30,995 --> 00:20:33,293 Maybe the whole thing's a hoax. 210 00:20:33,465 --> 00:20:35,330 No. 211 00:20:36,167 --> 00:20:37,532 It's no hoax. 212 00:20:37,702 --> 00:20:40,170 Something happened to Clark in that cave. 213 00:20:40,338 --> 00:20:42,329 Well, what do you suggest I do? 214 00:20:42,507 --> 00:20:46,500 Put your extravagant ego aside and work with the boy. 215 00:20:46,678 --> 00:20:49,112 He may be a fraud, doctor... 216 00:20:49,814 --> 00:20:53,306 ...or he just might be the Rosetta stone we've been looking for. 217 00:21:03,428 --> 00:21:06,056 I'd like to thank you for turning our farm into Area 51. 218 00:21:06,231 --> 00:21:08,825 We needed a couple of deputies to keep the wackos away. 219 00:21:09,000 --> 00:21:11,833 Sorry, Clark. You have to admit, it is really intriguing. 220 00:21:12,003 --> 00:21:13,470 It's probably a K.U. Frat prank. 221 00:21:13,638 --> 00:21:17,938 Or aliens think that crop circles are passe so they've moved on to barn scorchings? 222 00:21:18,543 --> 00:21:22,775 Come on, Clark, this is Smallville. I mean, you have to consider the possibility. 223 00:21:29,087 --> 00:21:31,920 I'll let it go if you forgive Lana for what she did. 224 00:21:33,158 --> 00:21:34,853 Why didn't I see this coming? 225 00:21:35,460 --> 00:21:37,121 Did she tell you what she was doing? 226 00:21:37,295 --> 00:21:39,627 No, but she did tell me she was very sorry. 227 00:21:39,798 --> 00:21:41,356 - I can't believe... - You know what? 228 00:21:41,533 --> 00:21:44,627 This is one time when you don't need to come to Lana's rescue. 229 00:21:51,009 --> 00:21:52,237 Hello. 230 00:21:52,610 --> 00:21:54,373 What's this? 231 00:21:55,113 --> 00:21:56,774 Someone spammed your e-mail account. 232 00:21:57,248 --> 00:21:58,647 But they're all for you. 233 00:22:00,185 --> 00:22:01,948 From someone called "Swann"? 234 00:22:03,154 --> 00:22:04,587 Never heard of him. 235 00:22:19,938 --> 00:22:22,031 - Did my parents see you? - No. 236 00:22:23,908 --> 00:22:25,933 What's with all this cloak-and-dagger stuff? 237 00:22:26,110 --> 00:22:28,340 How come we didn't just use Chloe's computer? 238 00:22:28,947 --> 00:22:32,610 I can't have her looking over my shoulder if this Swann has information for me. 239 00:22:34,018 --> 00:22:35,212 Come on. 240 00:22:36,421 --> 00:22:37,752 Okay, you're on. 241 00:23:02,847 --> 00:23:04,178 What's wrong? 242 00:23:05,683 --> 00:23:07,150 What if my parents are right? 243 00:23:07,318 --> 00:23:10,082 Dude, we can just pull the plug on this whole thing. 244 00:23:11,890 --> 00:23:13,790 I need to know. 245 00:23:37,749 --> 00:23:38,977 What's that? 246 00:23:40,451 --> 00:23:42,009 It says, ; ; I'm a friend." 247 00:25:06,637 --> 00:25:09,299 Dr. Walden! Dr. Walden. 248 00:25:10,008 --> 00:25:11,441 Dr. Walden. 249 00:25:34,299 --> 00:25:35,857 How's he doing? 250 00:25:37,302 --> 00:25:39,395 Doctors have never seen anything like it. 251 00:25:39,838 --> 00:25:41,465 He's completely catatonic. 252 00:25:43,375 --> 00:25:45,172 Is he gonna be okay? 253 00:25:45,711 --> 00:25:48,976 It's impossible to determine without knowing the cause. 254 00:25:49,981 --> 00:25:54,577 Three mysterious events in three days and you were there on each occasion. 255 00:25:55,387 --> 00:25:57,981 That's a mystery unto itself, don't you think? 256 00:25:59,358 --> 00:26:00,757 Not really. 257 00:26:00,926 --> 00:26:03,622 What about that language? You sure you can't read it? 258 00:26:03,795 --> 00:26:05,262 What would give you that idea? 259 00:26:05,430 --> 00:26:07,921 The symbol on your barn and this. 260 00:26:08,233 --> 00:26:10,098 Just doodling, it doesn't mean anything. 261 00:26:10,268 --> 00:26:12,532 - Looks pretty specific to me. - Lex. 262 00:26:13,138 --> 00:26:15,368 Why do you care about a Native American language? 263 00:26:15,540 --> 00:26:17,405 I don't think it's Native American. 264 00:26:17,576 --> 00:26:19,908 I don't even think it's from this planet. 265 00:26:21,913 --> 00:26:23,744 You think aliens wrote it? 266 00:26:25,817 --> 00:26:27,808 I'd keep that to yourself, Lex. 267 00:26:28,420 --> 00:26:30,718 I'm looking for a Clark Kent. 268 00:26:31,356 --> 00:26:33,119 That's me. 269 00:26:36,261 --> 00:26:37,455 Sign here. 270 00:26:38,063 --> 00:26:39,291 How'd you know I'd be here? 271 00:26:39,464 --> 00:26:42,058 My instructions were to deliver that to you personally. 272 00:26:42,334 --> 00:26:44,666 Lucky for me, small town. 273 00:26:48,473 --> 00:26:50,270 Aren't you gonna open it? 274 00:26:51,009 --> 00:26:54,240 It's probably just junk mail. I'll open it later. 275 00:27:17,536 --> 00:27:18,696 Dr. Virgil Swann. 276 00:27:18,870 --> 00:27:21,930 - You're being stalked by a legend. - I've never heard of him. 277 00:27:22,107 --> 00:27:24,541 He was a high-tech Howard Hughes 30 years ago. 278 00:27:24,709 --> 00:27:26,973 He graduated from MIT when he was 19. 279 00:27:27,145 --> 00:27:29,773 He had his doctorate in math and applied physics. 280 00:27:29,948 --> 00:27:31,813 Then he started Swann Communications... 281 00:27:31,983 --> 00:27:34,816 ...which quickly rose to international acclaim in the '70s... 282 00:27:34,986 --> 00:27:37,284 ...as the world's largest producer of satellites. 283 00:27:37,456 --> 00:27:39,356 This guy has so much hardware in space... 284 00:27:39,524 --> 00:27:42,015 ...Scientific American dubbed him "Man of Tomorrow." 285 00:27:42,194 --> 00:27:44,458 "Only through communication will we live in peace." 286 00:27:44,629 --> 00:27:48,030 - Sounds like a remarkable guy. - He was, until he pulled a J.D. Salinger. 287 00:27:48,200 --> 00:27:51,169 Sold his company and put millions towards charitable foundations. 288 00:27:51,336 --> 00:27:56,433 Rumor has it he devoted himself to searching for signs of intelligent life in the universe. 289 00:27:56,808 --> 00:27:58,901 The address on the card, how does that fit in? 290 00:27:59,077 --> 00:28:00,408 The New York Planetarium. 291 00:28:00,979 --> 00:28:03,914 What better place to look for little green men? 292 00:28:06,418 --> 00:28:08,978 Why is this guy so interested in you, Clark? 293 00:28:09,354 --> 00:28:10,946 He's not interested in me... 294 00:28:11,122 --> 00:28:14,216 ...he's just interested in my barn. 295 00:28:15,026 --> 00:28:18,484 Virgil Swann hasn't made a phone call in 13 years... 296 00:28:18,663 --> 00:28:21,632 ...and now, all of a sudden, he wants to be your best friend? 297 00:28:23,568 --> 00:28:25,627 He must think that symbol's pretty important. 298 00:28:28,673 --> 00:28:30,106 It's just a hoax. 299 00:28:31,309 --> 00:28:34,710 Yeah, well, one of the most brilliant men in the world disagrees. 300 00:28:34,880 --> 00:28:37,246 If I were you, I'd find out why. 301 00:28:46,591 --> 00:28:48,821 Has there been a change in his condition? 302 00:28:48,994 --> 00:28:52,088 Whatever he was exposed to over-stimulated his cerebral cortex... 303 00:28:52,264 --> 00:28:53,788 ...causing a massive seizure. 304 00:28:53,965 --> 00:28:56,195 He suffered from information overload? 305 00:28:56,368 --> 00:28:58,359 In layman's terms, yes. 306 00:28:58,770 --> 00:29:01,466 It's doubtful he'll ever regain consciousness. 307 00:29:01,740 --> 00:29:03,537 I'm sorry, Mr. Luthor. 308 00:29:09,247 --> 00:29:11,340 Don't worry, doctor. 309 00:29:11,550 --> 00:29:14,280 One day you'll share your secrets with me. 310 00:29:21,526 --> 00:29:24,859 If you're planning to run away from home, you might wanna pack lighter. 311 00:29:25,430 --> 00:29:27,330 This isn't my home, Chloe. 312 00:29:27,499 --> 00:29:32,061 As great as you and your dad have been, I don't think this was such a great idea. 313 00:29:32,337 --> 00:29:36,296 You know, Lana, if this is about the whole computer incident, I'm sorry. 314 00:29:36,875 --> 00:29:38,809 I overreacted, I know... 315 00:29:38,977 --> 00:29:41,502 ...but when it comes to Clark... 316 00:29:42,647 --> 00:29:45,639 ...and my feelings, I... 317 00:29:45,884 --> 00:29:48,375 I'm never really rational. 318 00:29:50,288 --> 00:29:53,883 - I can't help the way Clark feels about me. - I know. 319 00:29:58,196 --> 00:30:00,994 Before you go, I just wanted to show you something. 320 00:30:01,366 --> 00:30:03,300 It's my family tree. 321 00:30:10,508 --> 00:30:13,409 You put me under "sister." 322 00:30:15,180 --> 00:30:16,647 Why? 323 00:30:18,483 --> 00:30:23,750 Because I decided that my family wasn't about the people that didn't love me... 324 00:30:23,922 --> 00:30:25,787 ...it's about the people who do love me. 325 00:30:26,291 --> 00:30:28,054 No matter what. 326 00:30:29,294 --> 00:30:30,818 My friends. 327 00:30:35,233 --> 00:30:37,394 Clark, this whole thing is very suspicious. 328 00:30:37,569 --> 00:30:39,434 He knows how to read the language. 329 00:30:39,604 --> 00:30:41,231 According to you, he does. 330 00:30:41,406 --> 00:30:43,306 How do we know you're reading it right? 331 00:30:43,475 --> 00:30:46,273 We have no idea what that cave did to you, son. 332 00:30:47,212 --> 00:30:48,543 Mom, help me out here. 333 00:30:48,713 --> 00:30:50,840 We don't know anything about this Dr. Swann. 334 00:30:51,016 --> 00:30:53,883 The whole thing could be an elaborate plan just to get to you. 335 00:30:54,052 --> 00:30:56,077 Now you're just being paranoid. 336 00:30:56,287 --> 00:30:58,448 Did you ever think maybe he just wanted to help? 337 00:30:58,623 --> 00:31:00,215 No, Clark, I haven't. 338 00:31:00,392 --> 00:31:01,984 When it comes to protecting you... 339 00:31:02,160 --> 00:31:05,652 ...all I've seen are people who want to exploit you for their personal gain. 340 00:31:05,830 --> 00:31:08,799 - You can't protect me forever! - I'm not ready to give that up. 341 00:31:14,039 --> 00:31:18,135 Clark, we're not trying to keep you from learning about your past. 342 00:31:18,309 --> 00:31:20,675 We just don't want to see you get hurt, either. 343 00:31:22,681 --> 00:31:26,640 I've got all these questions and I can't leave them in the storm cellar anymore. 344 00:31:29,888 --> 00:31:32,186 Why did my parents put me in that ship? 345 00:31:32,357 --> 00:31:34,689 What was so bad they had to send me away? 346 00:31:40,265 --> 00:31:41,664 I have to do this. 347 00:31:47,405 --> 00:31:49,999 Then let's go together, we'll go as a family. 348 00:31:51,409 --> 00:31:53,502 Dad, I have to go alone. 349 00:31:54,546 --> 00:31:55,979 It's the only way. 350 00:32:05,824 --> 00:32:09,385 No matter what I find out, it is not going to change how I feel about you. 351 00:32:11,162 --> 00:32:13,630 You're still gonna be my mom and dad. 352 00:32:35,286 --> 00:32:36,446 Hello? 353 00:32:42,127 --> 00:32:44,254 Hello, Dr. Swann. 354 00:32:49,768 --> 00:32:53,499 - What am I doing here? - Looking for answers, I assume. 355 00:33:12,524 --> 00:33:14,253 Hello, Clark. 356 00:33:15,527 --> 00:33:17,961 I've been expecting you. 357 00:33:18,830 --> 00:33:21,424 You're probably wondering why a billionaire scientist... 358 00:33:21,633 --> 00:33:23,794 ...works in the back room of a planetarium. 359 00:33:25,470 --> 00:33:27,199 The thought had crossed my mind. 360 00:33:27,472 --> 00:33:29,497 Well, I find it peaceful. 361 00:33:29,841 --> 00:33:32,071 Besides, I own the building. 362 00:33:35,180 --> 00:33:36,704 Activate screen. 363 00:33:44,522 --> 00:33:46,615 Does any of that look familiar? 364 00:33:49,294 --> 00:33:50,556 What is it? 365 00:33:51,763 --> 00:33:53,958 It's a message from the stars, Clark. 366 00:33:54,432 --> 00:33:57,560 All my life I've been staring out into space, wondering. 367 00:33:58,102 --> 00:34:00,434 Wondering, "Is anybody else out there?" And then... 368 00:34:00,905 --> 00:34:03,135 ...thirteen years ago, I got an answer. 369 00:34:03,441 --> 00:34:04,965 Day of the meteor shower. 370 00:34:07,045 --> 00:34:10,503 One of my receiving stations picked up a faint signal. 371 00:34:11,049 --> 00:34:12,914 Took me years to decrypt it... 372 00:34:14,252 --> 00:34:18,245 ...and finally I discovered a mathematical key... 373 00:34:18,590 --> 00:34:21,184 ...that was built into the transmission. 374 00:34:21,759 --> 00:34:23,522 - Can you read it? - Yes. 375 00:34:23,695 --> 00:34:27,654 It says, "This is Kal-el of Krypton. 376 00:34:28,366 --> 00:34:31,164 Our infant son, our last hope. 377 00:34:35,440 --> 00:34:37,704 Please protect him and deliver him from evil." 378 00:34:41,312 --> 00:34:42,973 Kal-el. 379 00:34:44,949 --> 00:34:46,280 Krypton. 380 00:34:46,451 --> 00:34:50,012 I've always wondered what happened to that child. 381 00:34:50,722 --> 00:34:52,155 Did he survive the journey? 382 00:34:52,490 --> 00:34:53,855 If he lived among us. 383 00:34:54,058 --> 00:34:58,290 And then, three days ago, I saw the symbol for hope... 384 00:34:58,463 --> 00:35:01,193 ...burned onto the side of a barn in Smallville. 385 00:35:01,399 --> 00:35:03,890 And I found out that the farmer and his wife... 386 00:35:04,202 --> 00:35:06,500 ...had an adopted son. 387 00:35:10,441 --> 00:35:12,568 So you think I'm Kal-el? 388 00:35:14,012 --> 00:35:15,377 I'm just Clark Kent. 389 00:35:15,546 --> 00:35:18,811 No, no, no, I'm not trying to expose you, Clark, I'm just... 390 00:35:19,217 --> 00:35:21,811 I'm just seeking the truth. 391 00:35:23,288 --> 00:35:24,880 Sorry, doctor. 392 00:35:25,556 --> 00:35:27,490 The truth is I'm not who you think I am. 393 00:35:28,026 --> 00:35:30,654 If you can live with that decision, so can I. 394 00:35:32,530 --> 00:35:33,758 But... 395 00:35:33,932 --> 00:35:35,797 ...if you walk out that door... 396 00:35:36,734 --> 00:35:38,827 ...it'll never be open to you again. 397 00:35:43,374 --> 00:35:46,241 Then you'll never know the second part of the message. 398 00:35:53,217 --> 00:35:54,741 Tell me something, doctor... 399 00:35:55,086 --> 00:35:56,917 ...why are you doing this to me? 400 00:35:57,889 --> 00:36:00,483 We all have our windmills, Clark. 401 00:36:00,792 --> 00:36:03,488 I need to know I'm right. 402 00:36:04,429 --> 00:36:06,363 Once I do, it'll never leave this room. 403 00:36:14,272 --> 00:36:15,637 Show me. 404 00:36:16,040 --> 00:36:17,302 Second screen. 405 00:36:20,912 --> 00:36:23,312 ; ; We will be with you, Kal-el. 406 00:36:24,182 --> 00:36:26,116 For all the days of your life." 407 00:36:29,187 --> 00:36:30,484 What does this mean? 408 00:36:30,655 --> 00:36:32,282 I'm not sure, but... 409 00:36:32,557 --> 00:36:35,720 ...one thing I've learned about science is the value of patience. 410 00:36:41,165 --> 00:36:42,860 Is that where Krypton is? 411 00:36:43,034 --> 00:36:45,969 No, that's where Krypton was. 412 00:36:46,437 --> 00:36:49,668 I followed the signal's path billions of miles out into space. 413 00:36:49,841 --> 00:36:52,833 I was hoping to discover its origin, but instead... 414 00:36:54,012 --> 00:36:56,640 ...I found nothing. 415 00:37:01,252 --> 00:37:02,742 Planets just don't disappear. 416 00:37:10,194 --> 00:37:11,456 What do you think happened? 417 00:37:11,629 --> 00:37:14,325 Oh, could be any one of a million different scenarios. 418 00:37:14,499 --> 00:37:17,627 War, famine, disease. 419 00:37:18,369 --> 00:37:20,803 I mean, look at the world around us. 420 00:37:22,306 --> 00:37:23,898 Is it really that hard to believe? 421 00:37:27,011 --> 00:37:29,946 Well, I can't be the only one. There must be others like me. 422 00:37:30,581 --> 00:37:32,378 There was only one message. 423 00:37:40,058 --> 00:37:41,252 Why me? 424 00:37:41,426 --> 00:37:44,293 There must be a reason why I was sent to this planet. 425 00:37:44,762 --> 00:37:48,254 You won't find the answers by looking to the stars. 426 00:37:48,900 --> 00:37:51,926 It's a journey you'll have to take by looking inside yourself. 427 00:37:53,004 --> 00:37:55,472 You must write your own destiny... 428 00:37:55,940 --> 00:37:57,237 ...Kal-el. 429 00:38:26,137 --> 00:38:28,332 Your mother told me you were back. 430 00:38:33,878 --> 00:38:35,311 Clark. 431 00:38:36,981 --> 00:38:39,575 I know that whatever Dr. Swann told you must be... 432 00:38:40,785 --> 00:38:42,753 ...overwhelming, but... 433 00:38:44,522 --> 00:38:47,582 ...if you need to talk about it, your mother and I are always here. 434 00:38:53,030 --> 00:38:56,989 Ever since you told me about the ship, I wondered if there were others like me. 435 00:39:00,004 --> 00:39:01,767 Now I know there's not. 436 00:39:02,807 --> 00:39:04,297 I'm totally alone. 437 00:39:09,747 --> 00:39:11,146 Clark. 438 00:39:13,384 --> 00:39:15,215 You're never alone, son. 439 00:39:16,020 --> 00:39:19,114 This is your home and we love you very much. 440 00:39:24,996 --> 00:39:27,556 - Come on, let's go back up. - In a minute. 441 00:39:37,742 --> 00:39:39,676 I figured out what this is. 442 00:39:45,983 --> 00:39:47,507 It's the ship's heart. 443 00:39:49,520 --> 00:39:50,748 Really? 444 00:39:58,396 --> 00:39:59,590 Have you used it yet? 445 00:40:01,666 --> 00:40:03,224 I didn't want to do it alone. 446 00:40:08,005 --> 00:40:09,267 Let's do it together. 447 00:40:44,675 --> 00:40:47,508 It's hard to believe you were ever that small. 448 00:41:15,940 --> 00:41:17,567 What is it, son? 449 00:41:21,579 --> 00:41:24,673 It's a message from my biological father. 450 00:41:26,317 --> 00:41:29,582 - I'm sure I'm reading it wrong. - Why, what does it say? 451 00:41:31,622 --> 00:41:33,920 ; ; On this third planet from this star... 452 00:41:34,091 --> 00:41:37,185 ...Sol, you will be a god among men. 453 00:41:38,596 --> 00:41:43,659 They are a flawed race, rule them with strength. That is where your greatness lies." 454 00:41:50,174 --> 00:41:52,734 I think I was sent here to conquer. 455 00:41:55,913 --> 00:41:58,381 What kind of planet am I from? 456 00:41:59,150 --> 00:42:02,642 Maybe you did misread it, Clark, but even if you didn't... 457 00:42:02,820 --> 00:42:05,618 ...it's you who decides what kind of life you're gonna lead. 458 00:42:05,790 --> 00:42:08,054 Not me, not your mother, not your... 459 00:42:08,225 --> 00:42:09,715 ...biological parents. 460 00:42:09,960 --> 00:42:12,155 What if it's part of who I am? 461 00:42:12,330 --> 00:42:14,321 Is that the kind of person I will become? 462 00:42:14,498 --> 00:42:16,864 Clark Kent, you're here to be a force for good. 463 00:42:17,034 --> 00:42:20,128 - Not a force for evil. - But how can you be so sure? 464 00:42:20,304 --> 00:42:22,272 Because I am your father. 465 00:42:22,440 --> 00:42:26,467 I raised you and I know you better than anyone. 466 00:43:06,217 --> 00:43:07,741 Please help us conquer paralysis. 467 00:43:07,919 --> 00:43:12,856 Call the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation at 1-800-225-0292. 468 00:43:13,024 --> 00:43:16,516 Or visit the CRPF website at christopherreeve. Org. 469 00:43:16,694 --> 00:43:18,093 - Thank you. - Thank you. 470 00:43:18,262 --> 00:43:20,856 - Oh, no, thank you. Very much. - Thank you. 471 00:43:21,032 --> 00:43:22,397 Please? 472 00:43:22,633 --> 00:43:24,032 Please call.