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So Tori, tell us what happened.

Oh, I don't know.

I guess I don't have very much confidence in myself, you know,

and I'm obviously never thinking that I'd become a superhero.

I want this storm analyzed from top to bottom. We need to know exactly what we're dealing with here.

Dr. Eno, could you spare a few minutes?

Do you know what those readings I asked for?

Actually, um, no, but I'm anxious to show you something extremely important.

I'll help you right now. There's nothing more important. Do it now.

But now.

Yes, sir.

Give me a hand.

Oh, that's okay. I'll get it.

Shouldn't you be heading home?

Uh, well, leaving early wouldn't impress the boss.

Besides, I want to go downstairs and check on the readings for that storm.

You've got to get your rest. I need you if we're going to get Senator Hoffman to write a check at the fundraiser.

You know, sir, I'm not even sure I should come. You're much better at that sort of thing.

Me, on the other hand...

An attractive, intelligent researcher who is going to knock him dead.

Well, I think that's your department.

Uh, you know, the knock-em-dead part, not the attractive.

Well, no, I'm not saying that you're not attractive as to...

You know what I mean.

Mm-hmm.

You know, I'm a nice guy, I think. You know, I like to go, uh, eat sushi sometimes.

I like to go to the park, have a little picnic and stuff. You know, I don't know. I don't know.

I've got a lot of time on my hands these days, I guess. I don't know.

Come on, give me a week.

Look, I know I'm behind on the red, but come on, I just lost my job.

Tell it to somebody who cares.

Look, I'll be back for my stuff.

Hey.

Barry's lucky.

His life is so unencumbered.

I mean, he...

Mine is so complex. Extremely complex.

How's this, sir?

It's good.

My life depends on you guys.

See, I'm the new one around here, and, uh, I have to say, it's been quite the adjustment.

I was really happy with my job at the Eno Institute.

Wow.

Tori, did you talk to Dr. Eno?

Oh, uh...

Look, you said you were gonna talk to him for me.

I will. It's just Dr. Eno's a very busy man, and now is not the time to be bothering him.

Bother?

Listen, my project's the kind of scientific breakthrough that could save this institute.

Well, if the storm system hits this place, we're not gonna have an institute.

Thanks a lot.

Oh, come on, Arliss, I'll talk to him.

Yeah, yeah.

Dr. Eno should see this.

See what?

Oh, um, wind speeds topping 210. We're right off the Saffir-Simpson scale.

A hurricane in New Metro.

Yeah, first one on record.

Bob, can you get me the vertical wind shear readings?

Anyway, I recorded this earlier. I think some clown's been all over the tube predicting this storm.

Good afternoon, New Metro. This is The Weatherman with today's forecast, in case you haven't noticed it's windy out.

It's very windy.

Those gusts are up to 200 miles per hour, and I'm afraid it's the beginning of a severe weather trend.

We should go up and check this out.

Out? You mean like, like outside? Out?

You can't spend your life in front of a computer, Tori.

You know, it's a lot safer.

To hell with safer, right?

Guy, I don't believe it.

Well, I felt so bad about leaving you in the opera the other night. I went out and bought the CD and learned your favorite part.

Oh, Guy.

Cheryl, I'm going to be there for you more often in the future, I promise.

Starting real soon.

Guy, don't walk.

I really love acting. I really do. You know, you get these fabulous parts, these unbelievable characters, monologues and costumes.

All right, act!

Sign in.

God, I'm back in acting 101.

Cut, cut, cut. Remember, you're a cherry. I'm a strawberry.

Excuse me.

It's a national spot, plus all the fruit you can eat for a year.

Oh, well, I have a vitamin C allergy.

I'm sorry.

I'm talking to a raisin, aren't I?

A pram.

Whatever.

Where's the banana?

Oh, uh, maybe the pasta?

At your service.

Oh, uh, but I gotta split.

So, bye.

I became a scientist so that I could help people, so that I could discover new things about the world, so I could discover new things about people and our planet, where we came from, where we're going, what's going to happen to us in the future.

The most fascinating aspect of the photosynthetic process is...

I'm the only one who's fascinated by it.

Mr. Drazen.

What?

Elaborate, please.

Oh, yeah.

All right, well, uh, what we have here is...

Hey, hey!

Class dismissed!

Look at that.

It's incredible.

Imagine if we could harness the power of that storm, we could light the entire country for six months.

With two, we could light the world.

If anyone could do it, it would be you, sir.

Billy!

Thank you, Green Lantern.

Let's get him someplace safe.

Hey, Rudy, get out of here.

He doesn't look right, does he?

Oh!

Let out!

Look out!

Help!

Come on!

Help!

Help!

Help!

Help!

Coffee breaks over, boys.

Oh Whiskers!

Oh Whiskers!

Oh Whiskers!

Oh Whiskers!

Oh Whiskers!

Oh Whiskers!

Oh Whiskers!

Please!

Please, I know.

Please, you've got to get back inside.

Please, go inside, ma'am.

I can't go without Whiskers.

Come on, Whiskers.

Oh!

I'm not leaving without Whiskers.

Allow me, ma'am.

Oh, my.

Okay.

Oh, my.

Come on.

Come on, baby.

Come on.

Come on.

Oh.

Oh, my.

Oh, my.

Oh, my.

This is absolutely incredible.

The Flash is slowing down the wind speed

by creating a counter-current.

What would New Metro do without the Justice League?

So much for that Weatherman's predictions.

Can't trust forecasters.

What if my stuff's still in there?

Bravo, Justice League.

Bravo, a virtual ocean performance.

But I want you to keep one thing in mind about the weather.

It can change at any moment.

I'm really just a regular guy, I guess.

You know, I like bowling, football, watching the tube.

I really like the bowling.

I guess I haven't figured out those life and career decisions yet.

But, you know, why rush it?

Good work, Flash.

Thanks.

Who do we save next?

Storm's over.

We're done rescuing people for the day.

What was that all about?

I don't know.

But you think that Weatherman's for real?

Nobody can manipulate the weather.

It's impossible.

No.

Finding a job is impossible.

Still no luck?

None.

And I just lost my apartment.

God knows where I'm gonna stay tonight.

Oh, would you look at the time.

You know, how long do you think somebody can listen to that tomorrow

before they fall asleep?

Listen, maybe they haven't picked the entire fruit basket.

B.B.

What?

Oh, I'll do it on the way.

Maybe I still got a student or two left.

Maybe I'm hitting the want ads again.

There's the other side that I really, I really like to focus my life on, too.

The part that helps people.

Sort of interferes with acting a bit, but, you know, I'll try to marry the two eventually.

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Typical.

Looking for someone?

Yeah.

Are you still taking resumes?

No, I'm not.

The fruit has already been cast.

Well, that role was beneath you anyway.

Think so?

You should be playing a lead.

Something that calls for brains and talent.

As well as beauty.

Now I'm blushing.

But don't stop on my account.

I'm serious.

You've got this certain je ne sais quoi.

Merci.

Martin Walters.

Hi.

B.B. DaCosta.

We met earlier.

Oh, yes.

Right, right.

Of course.

You're the one who rescued me.

Right.

Are you planning on keeping that?

Oh, yeah.

Sorry about that.

That's okay.

I have two.

Well, you know, looks like I rushed over here for nothing.

But it was a pleasure meeting you.

Again, Martin.

B.B...

Yeah?

I was just kind of wondering.

Maybe if you had some free time on your hands, if you wanted to go, uh,

How old are you?

22.

In dog years?

Does it really matter?

I mean, I've heard you're only as old as you feel.

Uh-huh.

And right now, I'm feeling pretty old.

Yeah.

Well, that makes two of us.

Look, Martin, I'm flattered.

I mean, I really, I really am.

But I've got to go.

Did Cheryl call?

Cheryl, you know.

Is this our apartment?

It's, uh, really clean.

Damn, she's been on it forever.

Barry painted, reupholstered, wallpapered,

stacked the newspapers, and finished up

by alphabetizing all the breakfast cereals.

Barry, you didn't, you didn't tell him he could.

He had nowhere else to go.

So of course, Mr. Easy touch just told him he could crash here.

You know, I was doing a crossword puzzle.

He finished that, too.

Did you at least try to get him to fix the TV?

Barry's had a lot on his mind lately.

He'll get a place as soon as he finds a job.

He's here a millennium.

A friend of mine down at the post office

might offer him one.

Dinner is served.

He's doing the dishes.

Be nice.

So what have we got?

A traditional seven-course Balinese feast.

Just one way of saying thanks.

Oh, sorry.

Metabolism's on the fritz again.

It's always on the fritz.

Barry.

Barry.

Can I talk to you for a second?

Sure.

What do you want to talk about?

Your life.

You need to get one.

You think I don't know that?

I come home, I find my apartment redecorated.

I don't know what to think.

Look, I'm trying, OK?

It just doesn't come as easy for me as it does for you guys.

And Ray here is oozing with brains.

He'll probably do whatever he wanted.

And you got the gift of gab.

I mean, you can sell ice to Eskimos.

But me, what are my special skills?

I'm fast.

That's it.

And it usually comes off as a liability rather than an asset.

I really appreciate you guys putting me up.

Don't worry, I'll pull my weight.

The second I can afford my own apartment,

I won't burn you guys any longer.

What are you doing down here?

I needed the barographic readings.

How about you?

I'm working on my project.

Awfully late, isn't it?

I like working nights.

Fewer people snooping around.

Well, I can assure you that I didn't come down here to snoop.

Sorry.

You can never be too careful.

Yeah, you got that right.

Trouble, huh?

You can't trust anyone.

Hey, anyone home?

We're in the kitchen.

Wow.

Hey, who cleaned up this joint?

Hey, B.

So, who's going to run lines with me?

He is.

I am.

Great.

OK, am I a peach or a strawberry?

Oh, they went with the prune.

But the part in this one is so much better.

She's this manipulative, self-absorbed bitch.

Speaking of manipulative, how goes the wooing of Sharon?

Cheryl?

Fine.

Great, in fact.

Watch this.

Hi, this is Cheryl.

Finally.

Cheryl?

I can't talk to you right now.

And if this is Guy, I can't talk to you, ever.

Oh, that reminds me.

She dropped off a present for you.

See?

Cheryl loves me.

The way I sing.

Oh.

Oh, tell me, you did not go with the sorry bunny?

It worked on you.

No, I let you think it worked on me.

I let you think a lot of things.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, sorry.

Jesus.

Whoa!

Help!

Help!

Help!

Help!

Oh.

Whoa.

How'd that happen?

People always look at me and they think,

"Gosh, what a nice guy."

I know what you're thinking.

"Kiss of death, right?"

Right.

Ray?

Ray?

What?

Ray, you gotta fix the TV.

Hurry up.

You know, we're gonna miss Touched by an Angel.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Anything we can do?

Yeah, that's like a set!

You guys been messing inside here?

Tiny bit.

Need some help?

No, just give me some of your gum.

Watch this.

Now, that's quality workmanship.

I call it the miracle worker.

It was only this morning that our city was threatened by an inexplicable hurricane,

the first one on record.

Now, on this sweltering New Metro evening,

Thomas Keensy was saved from drowning when Lake Adonec suddenly turned to ice.

Authorities are still investigating whether this strange phenomenon can also be attributed to the mysterious Weatherman

who claimed responsibility for this morning's hurricane.

We'll continue to bring you updates as they occur.

Don't be afraid, Tori.

Who are you?

What do you want?

How did you freeze the river?

What? I don't know what you're talking about.

Tori Olafsdotter, employed four years in a meteorology institute.

Thesis in college was on weather manipulation.

How do you know all this?

I'm a researcher, much like yourself.

The boy told reporters the lake froze after you stepped in it.

Perhaps you've taken that manipulation to a new height.

I had nothing to do with that.

Then you shouldn't mind a test.

Focus on the glass.

What? This is ridiculous.

Are you afraid to face the truth?

No, it's just that it's impossible for...

That isn't me.

It can't be.

You have no right to keep me here.

Very well.

You think she's The Weatherman?

I'd say she's telling the truth.

You believe everyone tells the truth.

You want my opinion? I think she's hiding something.

We gotta find out what it is for the next weather report.

I'm sure she's innocent.

It would be a shame if someone with her gift

was working against us, not with us.

I think it's gonna be pretty hard getting this one to talk.

Not with someone she trusts.

Aah!

Oh, God.

No more pepperoni pizza before bed.

Hey, Greenhorn, you're gonna have to wake up earlier.

You should have your route sorted by now.

Oh, I'm done. Yeah, delivered everything.

I'm gonna go inside, see if there's anything else I can do.

Hey, guys.

We're gonna have to call a meeting.

Tori.

Yeah?

Do you want to join me and Joe for lunch?

I... I shouldn't. Sorry.

Tori, you see Nino?

He's out.

Hmm. We seem a bit cold today.

Probably just my imagination.

Oh, sorry, sir.

That's quite all right. Have a nice day.

Sir, perhaps this would be a good time to talk about my project.

I've got to speak to Tori right now, but later.

Wait, the fundraiser.

I would love to unveil it then.

Sounds perfect. See you then.

That was terribly kind of you, sir.

Sure, he works very hard.

May I have a word with you?

I'm concerned about this Weatherman business.

Well, what makes you say that?

Where else in New Metro are the scientists who could pull that off?

You have any ideas?

Well, I hate to cast suspicion without proof, but what about Arliss?

Arliss?

Arliss Hopke, the man who was just here?

He's been acting strangely, working late.

I think he's up to something.

Just look into it.

But, sir, still, it's just a feeling not based on anything.

I would hate to...

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Thank you.

But, sir, I...

Mom, look at that hand. It's green.

Mom, look.

So tell, who is he?

Big French director.

Jean Guy de la something.

Yeah, and what did he say?

He said he saw you at an audition and found you captivating and beguiling.

As soon as he gets back from the con, then he wants to talk film deal.

So, you want to do lunch sometime?

You want to do lunch with me?

How many captivating and beguiling clients do I have?

Huh?

Sparky, Leslie Moonves, Line 1.

Martin.

Hi.

What are you doing following me?

Well, you know what? You dropped this at the audition and I thought you might need it.

Also, I sort of wanted to see you again.

Well, great, but that doesn't explain how you knew I...

Wait a minute. Let me guess.

Jean Guy?

Oui.

Listen, you weren't being put up for the parts you deserved.

I thought this might stroke your agent a bit.

Martin, look, it's awfully nice to have a fan, but you don't even know me or anything about me.

And trust me, if you did, you probably wouldn't be interested.

Well, I do know that you're between boyfriends now and sometimes you get lonely.

And you're looking for that perfect someone, a soul mate.

And your standards are so high that you wonder if you're ever going to find them.

How do you know that?

Oh, I don't. I'm just hoping that's the case.

Look, I got to go, but I'll call you.

Yeah, you promise?

Yeah, I'll try when I get a chance.

I love a woman of mystery

Every time I get to the point where I might be able to commit to a woman, something happens.

And it takes that opportunity away.

And they don't understand.

And it's very hard for me to get through to them that I have obligations.

I have to save people.

But how do you tell them that?

Software salesmen don't have emergencies, Guy.

That's a very common misconception.

Come on. You can't fool me.

I can't?

No. I know what you really are.

You do?

Sure. You're afraid of intimacy.

Oh, that.

You're a classic commitment-phobe.

Yeah, that too.

Come on. I am serious, Guy.

I've read men who can't really give you the love you need, you know.

How come that doesn't surprise me?

Which states that one should steer clear of men like you.

Well, you know, you shouldn't believe everything you read.

Come on, Cheryl. You've got to give me another chance.

People of New Metro, your attention, please.

Forecast update. Right here.

Not right now.

Right now.

Wonderful.

We've seen the power. It's time for the accuracy.

So let's start with New Metro Square.

Of course you would.

Get ready for a big halo from your Weatherman.

And unless you pay me $20 million,

I'm afraid this will be the start of a catastrophic weather trip.

Oh, let me guess. Emergency download?

Look. I'll be right back.

You've got to be kidding.

Straighten out.

Guy, don't...

Stay. Right there.

At least there's one gentleman left.

Look at Fire. She's melting the hail storm.

and turning it into rain.

You should be okay now.

The first sign of trouble? My boyfriend...

No, make that my ex-boyfriend.

Just ran off and left me here.

Maybe he had something to do.

Yeah, hide.

Don't you think you've been a little hard on him?

Maybe you're right.

See, now you seem like a nice guy.

Now why can't I meet somebody like you?

Oh, I'm sure you could.

We need to keep an eye on Arliss Hopke,

a junior-level researcher at the Institute

who's got means and motive.

But if it's him, he's been pretty slippery.

I mean, how are we supposed to get to him?

He'll be at Eno's fundraiser this afternoon

to unveil something.

Let's find out what it is.

Adam.

Yes, sir.

The computer files might prove to be of particular interest.

Consider it done.

Let's hope Hopke is the man we're looking for

New Metro can't afford any more changes in the weather.

I now return you to your regularly scheduled program.

I hate when he does that.

And the proper fisherman's handle

is its own mini tackle box.

Have you ever been snagged in a tree or a bush?

Oh, I gotta get one of these.

We've gotta get him a job quick.

Hey, maybe I'll try the fisherman thing

since the post office didn't work out.

Check out the size of these things.

That's it. Turn it off, Ray.

Hey, I didn't get the phone number.

Oh, sorry, guys. It's me, real life.

Who's Martin?

Just a friend.

Oh, one of those.

What's the matter this time?

Not smart enough?

Oh, no, he's smart enough.

Oh, is it looks? Not enough money?

Doesn't drive the right car?

No, no, no.

You know what your problem is?

No, Guy, but I bet you're gonna tell me.

You're so demanding.

You never give a guy a fighting chance.

Oh, and this from the relationship expert himself?

Yeah, don't worry about me.

Oh, well, somebody should.

You know, I heard your girlfriend only likes you in mask.

Sounds like some kind of Freudian nightmare.

Oh, she'll come around. They all do.

Well, excuse me, but that sound in the bathroom

will be me retching.

No, I don't know why I bother telling you any of this stuff,

cause you and I, we never agreed on anything.

Which one?

That one.

Well, you know, at first, I worried that Tori wouldn't fit in.

We had been working together for a long time.

Oh, yeah, we wouldn't want to upset the intricate balance

of our teamwork together.

Hey, I think we make out pretty good.

Yeah, except for when we have to change the game plan.

And that's what keeps it interesting.

Oh, really?

Any idea on how we're gonna crash this place?

We'll figure something out.

Maybe we'll have a tough time.

I thought my uniform was tight.

Lose the gum, will you? It's a classy party.

No, not on my suit.

Invitation, please.

You know, my girlfriend has mine,

and she's already inside.

Do you mind?

Here you go, my good man.

Bad news, sir.

Easy.

Must be in here somewhere.

You know, I must have left it in my tux.

See, Mary?

God, I hate it when you do that.

Okay, time to get to work.

Might as well let the gnat out of the bag.

I heard that.

Tori.

I don't think I've ever seen you drink before.

Oh, I know. I'm just a little, uh, stressed.

About what?

Oh, you know, just this whole thing.

I'll let you know little secret. So am I.

But don't worry, we'll get our funding.

How can Senator Hoffman not be impressed

with what we've done here?

When that money comes through,

you'll be my new head of research.

Me?

Yeah.

Oh, my God, Dr. Eno.

Please, Wellesley.

I don't know what to say.

Say yes.

Yes. Yes. Yes.

When everyone else lost faith, Tori, you never did.

Shall we toast your new promotion?

Yeah.

Um, will you excuse me?

He looks hungry.

Here you go.

You on him?

Like glue.

Anything unusual?

Nope. Just these puffy yellow things.

I'm gonna go over and check on Ray.

You okay?

Yep. Sure.

Excuse me.

Hey, you guys hiring?

You know, I'm looking for something entry level.

You know, with plenty of potential for movement.

You know, I don't like to get locked down

to one thing for too long, you know.

It's not good that way.

You get to eat as much as you want?

Are you with the institute?

Are you kidding?

Do I look like I'm from the institute?

No, I'm actually a visiting scientist.

Yeah. Archaeopologist.

I really should be going.

Hey, well, nice meeting you.

If anything comes up, call me.

I wonder what his problem was.

I had a date and, you know,

I'm generally just pretty nervous on a first date anyway

and it doesn't help to, you know,

be turning things into ice

whenever you have an emotional thing.

You get to the door and he goes to kiss me

and he's coming in and I'm getting more and more nervous

and his lips touch mine and they freeze to mine

and we're, you know, frozen together at the door there

and, you know, of course I have to calm down

before we can unfreeze and, oh, it was just a whole thing and...

Are you all right?

Yeah, just peachy.

Why, don't I look okay?

No, no, no, you look fine.

Okay, I've had better weeks.

Listen, I don't mean to pry.

You wouldn't believe it.

I mean, I'm not sure I do.

It's just things happen in your life...

You know, things that make you feel...

Different?

Exactly.

I used to feel that way too.

Used to?

Well, I realized who wants to be like everybody else.

Yeah, if only it were that easy.

I just... I just don't know what to do next.

Well, you can start by telling me your name.

That's an easy one.

It's Tori.

Tori Olafsdotter. I work for Dr. Eno.

Ray. Ray Palmer, science teacher.

Time to get going.

Going? Where going?

Those files we were going to look at tonight.

Oh.

Those files.

I'm sorry. I have to go.

Bye, Ray Palmer, science teacher.

You pull yourself together, pretty girl smiles at you

when your Mensa brain turns to wallpaper paste.

She's more than just a pretty girl guy.

Guy. Girl. Girl Guy.

Whatever.

You know which files you're looking for?

I don't know. W for Weatherman?

Don't leave home without it.

Get in there. I'll watch the door.

If I signal you, get the hell out.

Guy?

Cheryl, what are you doing here?

I have nothing to say to you.

I could be like, you know, the hard guy, couldn't I?

Hard guy?

Is that too hard?

Let's see.

Personnel records.

Government contracts.

Wait

Password is red sky.

All right.

We got something here.

Cheryl.

Guy.

I'd like you to meet Peter.

Dr. Peter Holman.

You're not here alone, are you?

Alone with me? No, no.

I'm not. No.

I'm, uh...

Guy?

Guy, there you are. I was looking for you.

Oh, I'm sorry. I don't mean to steal him away.

It's just I can't seem to get enough of him.

Bye.

I owe you one.

Yeah, well, I couldn't stand seeing her make you squirm.

That's my job.

How about now?

How about now for what?

What we talked about earlier today.

Hopke, you're working too hard.

We didn't talk earlier today.

But you said...

Hopke, please.

If you don't mind, the senator's people are waiting for me.

I think that takes priority right now, don't you?

Well, I'll give you a priority.

So tell me, does it look like the senator's gonna be a little bit late?

Well, I'm afraid Senator Hoffman's not gonna be able to make it.

Well, uh, I was assured the senator was gonna come today.

Scheduling conflicts. It happens.

But I will have let him know that he, uh, missed a terrific party.

Who are you?

Meteorological prototype.

Hardwired satellite feed

Some science teacher.

It's not what you think.

Please, come take a look.

Is that the door you're supposed to be watching?

Sometimes I would get big again, but part of me would stay small.

It's kind of like your foot being asleep, only it would be tiny.

And my vocal cords wouldn't respond at first.

I'd get big, and...

But my voice would still be like this.

I'd be speaking, and I'd be, you know...

I got a little bit of a cold, you know?

But it didn't, you know, people didn't understand.

I mean, thank God. Most people wouldn't even believe.

Weather manipulator. Satellite hardware.

This is what I saw in the basement.

Well, sorry, ma'am. It's you.

Thought we might have had an intruder.

No, I guess I must have tripped the alarm by mistake.

He stopped at 1125 Newton Lane.

The home is Wellesley Enos.

He's carrying the box to the doorstep.

All right, he's opening the box.

Now.

Please! Dr. Eno must see this.

I don't think so, Weatherman.

Weatherman? What are you talking about?

I'm talking about this.

What is it?

It's the Hopke weather... weather forecaster.

It's accurate up to 88%.

We're aiming to do better.

Clear skies predicted.

It's gone.

The dish.

Hello, New Metro.

Now, pay attention.

There's some stormy weather ahead,

and I'm afraid you're in for a bumpy ride.

As you can see from this morning's forecast,

we're looking at isolated showers.

But as to where they're isolated, well,

that's the most surprising.

Until then, bye.

Tori.

Tori!

Open up!

Ow!

What do you got?

Oh, I plowed through so many want ads,

I thought I'd write one up on my own.

Oh, by the way, uh, I got that stain out.

Oh, great. How'd you do that?

I flashed it out.

Wanted. Mid-level executive position,

quick learner, able to work at a rapid pace,

willing to move fast up the corporate ladder.

What do you think?

I think you'll get a quick response.

Well, at least you still got your day job.

Yeah, well, you know, fighting for truth, justice,

and the American way just isn't helping my bank account, y'know?

Geez, it's that Tori what's-her-name-otter.

Olafsdotter?

Hey, we really don't know her.

She's all right, guys. She's on our side.

I'll just get rid of her.

Oh, you are here.

I was just getting dressed. Come in.

Thank you. I'm sorry to disturb you.

I just wanted to talk about last night.

Oh, no, no, no, fine.

Um, how did you find me?

Oh, well, not many science teachers named Ray Palmer.

Of course, not many science teachers

breaking into high-security research facilities either.

I was working undercover.

Uh, for a law enforcement agency.

Oh, thank God. I don't know who else would have believed me.

You saw the computer file?

Yeah.

People are never what they seem, are they?

I just feel like such an idiot.

I mean, I go gaga over this guy,

and look what he turns out to be.

I mean, here I'm thinking he's, you know,

some pillar of the society,

and it turns out all he wants to do is blow it up.

Uh, who exactly are we talking about?

The Weatherman, Dr. Eno.

Oh. Oh!

I saw him on the roof with the weather manipulator,

and he saw me, and...

God, you think you know someone so well,

and then you realize that you don't know them at all.

Oh, I'm sorry, Tori. I really am.

Well, he's got something big planned for this morning,

and, um, I wrote down the coordinates and looked them up.

Cambro Bluffs at 10:30.

Well, don't you worry. I'll take care of everything.

You just, uh...

You just, uh, get some rest.

Like that's possible.

I can trust you, can't I?

Always.

I told you that she'd be on our side.

Well, you know, Ray has always been there for me,

you know, right from the start. He's just so...

Nice.

Yeah. Nice can be sexy.

Really?

Can you say... Can you say that again?

Can?

Yeah.

Hey there.

Morning. What are you doing here at 8:30 in the morning?

Well, I thought we'd get a jump on our day.

Our day?

Yeah, I remember last night you called,

and you said you wanted to see me here at 11.

Yeah, at 11, so that we could talk about some...

Well, I know, I know. I couldn't wait.

Here, here, look, I, um...

I bought some supplies for our day.

I figured I'd cook you a little breakfast.

You are not cooking me..

Is that a French omelet pan?

Mais oui, mademoiselle.

Oh.

I learned how to cook while my dad was stationed in France.

You were an army brat too? No.

I knew we had a lot in common.

That's...

I bet you like taking long leisurely walks...

Along the waterfront. How do you know that?

I even brought you a sweater just in case you get too cold.

I wouldn't want you getting sick before the show.

The show?

Yeah, roundabout.

Roundabout?

That's been sold out for the last six months.

Oh, no.

Yeah.

No, you know, Martin, we really have to talk.

One last surprise.

No more surprises.

No, we have to talk.

No, I shouldn't.

Go ahead, try them on.

Really?

Oh, Martin.

Oh, these are beautiful.

Oh, they're gorgeous.

Well, they ought to be.

I saved up a whole month's allowance for them.

Oh.

What was that?

Oh, I got to go.

I can't do this.

I'm sorry, I got to go.

Yeah, but our day...

I know, and it would have been great, but I got to go.

I'm sorry.

There was one time when we were four years old,

and that was Christmas time,

and that we were opening presents.

My older sister got a Skippy doll.

I really wanted that one, you know, and I didn't get it,

and without even thinking about it,

the Christmas tree just went up in flames, you know,

and I thought, wow, I think this is something I need to deal with.

Cambro Bluffs almost became Cambro Falls today

when a freak rainstorm turned the cliff behind me into a wall of mud,

but another Weatherman disaster was averted by Fire

baking the hillside in the nick of time.

Excuse me?

Excuse me?

New Metro owes you a debt of gratitude.

You certainly heated things up around here.

Well, thank you, but I don't deserve all the credit.

We got here just in time

thanks to a tip from a concerned citizen.

Well, thank you.

Absolutely.

I understand that you provided the initial lead.

That's much appreciated, miss.

I'm glad to help.

If there's anything else I can do...

Well, you wouldn't happen to know where your boss is, would you?

He didn't show up to work this morning.

Hmm.

You don't suppose Dr. Eno's at his house, do you?

Well, it's not likely, but I can check.

Would you?

Sure.

Great.

Nah, looks like you cleared out.

Looks like our Weatherman's gone with the wind.

Hmm.

Maybe Tori can help.

She knows him better than anyone.

Do you think now would be the time?

Bring her in.

Oh, well, if they were worried about me coming in,

I mean, imagine how well I felt,

because, you know, this isn't exactly like joining the Rotary Club.

Yeah, we don't have, like, a secret handshake or anything.

Well, but Ray was always there for me, right from the start.

He's just so...

Nice.

Yeah.

Welcome back, Tori.

It's okay.

I am John Jones, leader of the Justice League.

As you can see, we met before.

At the office, when he... you were acting so strange.

I apologize for leaving so abruptly.

I have only a limited time in human form.

Your first alien, I presume?

I... I met Leonard Nimoy once.

Why am I here?

I sought refuge on your planet,

because my own world had none of the freedoms that you take for granted.

I vowed to protect those rights,

so I scoured the Earth in search of those whose gifts could help me fulfill that dream.

You are such a person, Tori.

What are you saying?

We want you to join the Justice League.

But... I'm not a superhero.

That young man you saved from drowning would disagree.

I didn't know what I was doing.

You can learn, Tori.

I'll teach you, just as I've taught all of them.

Do you think they knew what to do when they started?

They came upon their gifts just like you did.

Actually, I'm the only other lab accident.

Radioactive deposit in the desert,

about the same time the Green Lantern found his ring.

I was born a fire starter.

You should have seen how many they had to put out.

Look, I'm very flattered,

but I just want my old life back.

It's no longer there, Tori.

You are completely different now from everyone else.

Except for us.

What seems like a curse can become a gift.

Either way, it's part of you now.

You must decide whether you want to keep on running from it,

or embrace it.

He's from another world.

He has knowledge.

He has knowledge that surpasses the suppressive ideals of humanity.

But also, he's very wise about fathering,

fathering us, fathering issues, and human instincts and stuff.

I get a lot from them, you know. I really feel...

Haven't you felt like you appreciate more of the things that we have for us here in our world?

And you know, he's green.

More of a civilian.

Can I help you?

Yeah. Let me get a vanilla shake.

Sure.

Actually, you know what?

Make it a double.

Let me guess.

Women trouble?

That's the worst.

...by Fire, making the hillside in the nick of time.

Well, New Metro owes you a debt of gratitude.

You certainly heated things up around here.

Those are my earrings.

Wow.

Wow!

Hey!

Hey!

You OK?

That's a lot to think about.

Choosing a health plan was a lot to think about.

This...

Gets easier.

I felt just like you.

I was doing research in the desert for my dissertation at NMU

when I came upon this unbelievable rock specimen.

The Geiger counter was off the charts,

but I couldn't resist picking up this rock.

It was compelling.

There was something unworldly about it.

Nothing happened for a day or two.

But when it did, it shattered everything that I believed in.

I didn't know what was happening to me,

or how to cope with it.

I was embarrassed to tell anyone.

My friends, family, even my fiancée.

How could they understand when all I could think about was the word freak?

Figured I could handle it myself.

I lost everything.

Everyone.

I was at wits' end when John found me.

I was scared out of my mind, just like you.

Totally disoriented.

Thought my life was over.

But it had just begun.

Remember why you got into science?

Some misplaced idea about bettering mankind.

Me too.

In all that time, in all those laboratories,

I don't think I actually made a difference.

But since joining the Justice League,

I've saved hundreds of lives.

Now, if that isn't bettering mankind,

I don't know what is.

Why are you doing this for me?

You don't even know me.

Don't I?

I couldn't tell you.

We can't tell anyone.

It's too dangerous to those we care about.

Once I froze him in an ice cube and put it in my friend's drink.

That was fun.

Remember that?

Yeah.

And then I got big right when they were gonna take a sip.

Yeah.

That was pretty funny.

That was a good one.

I was really glad that when I found out that she had these powers,

because I felt like, great,

somebody that could possibly be another part of our world

that I could have some kind of personal connection with.

It's because I really can't with anybody else.

It's no longer a possibility.

Embrace it.

Embrace it.

I'm sorry, Winston.

It's no use.

You're fighting it, Tori. You're fighting it. You've got to...

Embrace it. Embrace it. I know.

If I embrace it anymore, I'd be dancing with it.

Oh, great. 168.

Look, I just don't think this is working.

You've got a better idea?

Again, Tori. Try again.

Focus on the droplet.

Ignore them. Ignore them.

This is between your heart and mind at that drop of water.

Focus your mind.

Embrace the droplet with your heart, and will it to freeze.

And I could tell that they were, you know,

a little worried about me.

I wasn't.

I know. He wasn't.

You know, they were worried, but not Ray.

He's just...

Nice.

Yeah. He's nice.

Better.

Not exactly something I'd want in my ice cube tray,

but definitely better.

Me again.

I've got to go, guys.

What's up?

Nothing I can't handle.

What's gotten into her?

Like I'd know.

You went out with her, didn't you?

Twice.

She never clued me in on a damn thing.

That's why I broke up with her.

I thought she broke up with you.

Morning, New Metro.

It's your Weatherman here.

Are you tired of my forecast?

Well, so am I.

Real tired.

Turning to the five-day outlook.

Let's see.

There won't be one.

You pay me $20 million by noon tomorrow,

and you can kiss your city goodbye.

See you then.

I hope.

Martin, what is this all about?

Well, I knew I'd get your attention

if I paged you by your other name.

But this is Fire.

That's who you really are, isn't it?

The mayor says there's no way

we could raise the money that quickly.

Plus, the city just refuses to yield to extortion.

Keep a line open to him anyway.

Anything?

Ran over 100 leads, no sign of Eno.

You know, I've got some of his files at home.

Maybe there's some from there.

Give it a try.

You know, Martin, you have a really active imagination.

Well, listen, it doesn't matter to me, B.B.

It won't affect my feelings for you.

Look, I gotta go.

Oh, yeah, I completely understand.

You've got a city to save.

You know, your secret would have been safe

if it hadn't have been for the earrings.

The earrings?

Yeah, you wore them at the press conference.

Wait a minute. Is that what this is all about, the earrings?

Anybody could have bought those.

Thanks.

Oh, Martin, come on.

You know what I mean. I'm sorry.

I bought them in France.

I was saving them for someone special.

Okay. Okay.

You know what?

You're right. Fire was wearing them.

She borrowed them from me.

Oh, right. Now you two are friends?

Well, yeah, I mean, kind of.

We really are a good actress.

What are you doing?

I'm just seeing if I'm blushing.

I do when I get reviewed.

John, we might have a problem here.

Look, Martin, what's it going to take

to convince you that I am not Fire?

Well, short of the real Fire showing up right now, nothing.

I'd call that a problem.

If you're thinking of giving me the slip,

I'm not even gonna blink.

Just hold your horses, okay?

Someone here accusing you of impersonating me?

Uh-huh.

Doubting Martin here was.

Is that true?

Well, you wore the earrings.

Yeah, that she loaned me.

What, are you calling me a liar?

No.

Good.

Because you know what happened to the last person

who called me a liar?

Satisfied?

Oh, yeah.

Yeah, I guess this isn't gonna work out, no.

No, you know me too well.

Look, I think you should give these

to someone who really deserves them, Martin.

I hope you find that perfect guy, B.B.

I'm sorry it wasn't him.

Me too.

But I'll see you around, huh?

Au revoir, ma cherie.

Thanks.

Don't mention it.

Although you don't seem very relieved.

Yeah, well, he's kind of a terrific guy.

He's caring, thoughtful, committed.

Mm-hmm.

Now all I have to do is find the adult version of that.

But I don't really think it exists.

Yes, well, neither will the city,

unless we find Dr. Eno.

Doesn't this thing chafe your thighs?

Hi.

Mind if I come in?

I've got nothing to say to you.

Tori, please.

Just hear me out.

Just give me a minute.

I know you're disappointed.

Disappointed?

That is the understatement of the century.

I trusted you.

I was willing to dedicate my life to you,

and you turned out to be nothing more than a high-tech crook.

Tori.

Do you have any idea how many people

could have died in that hurricane,

or what would have happened

if those houses came sliding down the bluffs?

I was trying to make a point.

You've made an incredible discovery here.

You should be sharing it with the world,

not using it against it.

For years, I played by the rules.

You saw they were gonna cut our funding,

and now with this and with your powers...

My powers? What do you...

Come on.

The champagne at the party, that kid in the lake,

what about the door you froze on the roof?

Think about what we could do together.

You're insane.

You don't mean that.

Now get away from me!

You did the right thing, Tori.

Time's up, New Metro.

You didn't pay The Weatherman,

so now you gotta pay the piper.

Here's the final forecast.

In one hour, a massive tidal wave

will hit New Metro,

wiping out 60% of its population.

And on the lighter side, 100% of its government.

And if you think the Justice League will save you this time,

think again.

You have 59 minutes.

That's impossible.

There's a weather manipulator right here.

It's a tracking device.

He set me up.

What's happening?

He's cooking us.

Elevator, now!

Quickly, everyone!

The door's shorted out.

We're trapped.

John, we're at 200 degrees.

I could try blasting us out of here.

New chromium alloy is impenetrable.

Can't she freeze something?

Yes.

Tori, you've gotta try.

I can't.

We can't waste time on her any longer.

Come on, let's go.

It's not budging.

Where's the repairman when you need one?

Give me a stick of your gum.

But it's my last piece.

What is he doing?

It's called a miracle worker.

Okay.

Ready, go!

John!

No, go.

Don't worry, I'll be fine.

Where I come from, 300 degrees is a beach day.

Flash, get people to higher ground.

Fire Adam, see if you can stop that wave before it reaches the city.

I'm going after Dr. Eno and that damn weather manipulator.

With the wave the size he's talking about, Eno's gonna need a huge satellite dish.

What can I do?

Get somewhere safe.

Take cover, Tori. Quickly.

But I thought maybe I could help.

Change in the forecast.

Dark cloud on an otherwise perfect day.

How did you ever escape?

Juicy fruit.

So much for your 20 million.

So much for New Metro.

Initiate sequence.

Surf's up.

Whatever we do, we better do it fast.

New Metro's gonna become Atlanta.

It's gaining strength.

It's heading straight for the coastline.

Aren't you kids supposed to be with your counselor?

He just took off and left us here.

Alright, looks like I'm giving piggy back rides.

Who's first?

Come on, come on.

Alright, I'll be right back, okay? Don't sweat it.

Dr. Eno, the weather manipulator.

Why should I give it to you?

It's not bad.

I can't stop the wave.

See? I told you I'd be back.

Oh no.

Repeat, I can't stop the wave.

Don't worry.

It's gonna be okay.

Darn weathermen, they're never right.

Go away.

That wasn't very nice.

It wasn't very nice of us to leave you behind either.

Hi.

What are you guys doing here?

We want you to come back.

You're practically part of the family now.

Yes, dysfunctional as it might be.

I, I don't know.

Oh, you can't say no.

No, look at what I designed for you.

Look.

I sewed it myself.

Um, B.B. thought maybe you could call yourself Ice.

Yeah.

Well, with all these guys around, I kind of need a sister friend.

Come on.

You guys really know how to lay it on thick, don't you?

Does that mean you're gonna say yes?

Yes.

All right. That's terrific.

Oh, here. John Jones wants to say something.

Hello, Tori.

Have they talked you into joining us yet?

Yes, somehow.

Good.

I look forward to working with you.

Well, I would say we should stick around and celebrate,

but I got a lunch date with Cheryl.

I think she's gonna give me another chance, so...

See ya.

That girl will learn soon enough.

Trust me.

So, I gotta go too.

Martin's waiting for me.

Haven't you still seen that guy?

No, hardly.

He wants me to meet his new girlfriend.

Some 16-year-old cheerleader.

I'm not gonna touch that.

Besides, I gotta get back to my new job.

Yeah, they hired me as a counselor down at the group home.

Yeah, I've never been so exhausted in my life.

Hey, welcome to the club.

And do you have to go to...

Nowhere.

The entire school's on a field trip

watching that snow cone of yours melt into the bay.

Hey, wanna catch some lunch?

Yeah. Yeah, I would like that.

What would you have done if I'd said no?

I mean, I know who you all are.

Don't ask.

Thought you might be interested in the 30-year forecast.

Mostly bars, lousy food, no chance of parole.

Welcome, Tori, to the Justice League.

Well, I...

I'm working at the Eno Meteorological Institute

and have a little accident, turn into eyes,

and suddenly I'm part of the Justice League.

It's quite a career change.

We all need heroes in our lives.

Sometimes we find them in the most unlikely places.