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Titre en VO : Madame Ex
Diffusion US : 18/07/94
Diffusion FR : 18/04/95
Arianna Carlisle est l'ex-femme de Luthor et elle créé un double de Loïs grâce à de la chirurgie esthétique. Elle arrive même à pénétrer dans le Daily Planet grâce à sa formation en psychologie où elle écrit des articles contre Superman.
Sur le testament de Lex, Loïs apprend qu'il avait une ex-femme alors Clark et elle font des recherches pour la retrouver. Le double de Loïs envoie un gaz dans le Daily Planet et elle achète un flingue.
Malheureusement, Superman se fait tirer dessus par Arianna mais c'est une balle en kryptonite. Loïs qui était assoupie sur le divan doit l'enlever pour qu'il puisse arrêter Arianna et le double de Loïs.
Note : 8.5/10
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Titre VO
Madame Ex
Titre VF
Madame Ex
Première diffusion
18.07.1994
Première diffusion en France
18.04.1995
"MADAME EX"
EPISODE ONE
Written by Tony Blake & Paul Jackson
_CAST_
CLARK KENT/SUPERMAN
LOIS LANE/"LOIS II"
PERRY WHITE
JIMMY OLSEN
MARTHA KENT
JONATHAN KENT
ARIANNA CARLIN
GRETCHEN KELLY
DR. HELLER
SHELDON BENDER
DETECTIVE RYDER
CAPTAIN KEENE
HOMELESS GUY
TRUCK DRIVER
MALE STAFFER * TV REPORTER
FEMALE STAFFER * WOMAN DEMONSTRATOR
SHOP OWNER DEMONSTRATOR
SECRETARY CONSTRUCTION WORKER
PEDESTRIAN NEWSSTAND OPERATOR
_LOCATIONS_
_INTERIORS_: _EXTERIORS_:
Daily Planet Daily Planet
Newsroom
Lobby Medical canter
Conference Room Corridor
Perry's Office Darkened Room
Gun Shop High Rise-Building
Construction High Beam
Medical Center Street Below
Dr. Heller's office
Retirement Home
Arianna's Office
Suicide Slum
Lex Luthor's Penthouse
Lab LexCorp Tower
Gretchen Kelly's
Corridor City Building
Recovery Room
Metropolis Streets
Police Station
Police Station
Truck Cab
Park
Kent Farm
Metropolis Sky
_TEASER _
FADE IN:
RE-CAP "HOUSE OF LUTHOR:" (CONTENT TO BE DISCUSSED)
1 EXT. MEDICAL CENTER - (NIGHT #1) - ESTABLISHING (STOCK) 1
2 INT. MEDICAL CENTER CORRIDOR - NIGHT 2
Deserted except for DR. HELLER, a man in his late 50's, who
accompanies ARIANNA CARLIN, tall, sultry, and no nonsense.
As they approach a door at the and of the corridor...
ARIANNA
So, can I assume the operation was
a success?
DR. HELLER
Well, as you know, cosmetic surgery
is more an art than a science. But
I think you'll be quite satisfied,
Mrs. Luthor.
She grabs his arm and abruptly stops him at the door.
ARIANNA
(ominously)
I haven't been Mrs. Luthor for
fifteen years. Don't ever call me
that again. I'm Arianna Carlin.
DR. HELLER
(obediently)
Of course.
3 INT. DARKENED ROOM - CONTINUOUS 3
A patient sits motionless in a chair, covered by a sheet.
only the patient's head is visible, totally wrapped in
bandages. Heller and Arianna move into frame.
4 ANGLE FROM BEHIND THE PATIENT 4
DR. HELLER
I'm going to remove the bandages
now. Please remain still.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
MADAME EX (#1) Blue Revision (FULL) 7/29/94 2.
4 CONTINUED: 4
Arianna watches intently as the bandages come off.
DR. HELLER (CONT'D)
Your skin is going to feel hot as
it becomes exposed to the air, but
that's normal.
At last the bandages are removed and a satisfied expression
crosses Arianna's face.
5 REVERSE ANGLE REVEALS 5
NOT LEX LUTHOR IN THE CHAIR BUT... LOIS LANE! Only it's not
Lois, but a WOMAN who's her exact double except for her
blonde hair.
DR. HELLER
Once the hair is died, even her
mother won't be able to tell then
apart.
Arianna and the Double exchange a conspiratorial look,
then...
ARIANNA
Doctor Heller, you're brilliant.
She reaches into her handbag, withdraws a gun. As Heller's
eyes go wide...
ARIANNA (CONT'D)
The world will truly miss you.
As she levels the gun at him...
FADE OUT.
_END OF TEASE_
--page break--
MADAME EX (#1) Blue Revision (FULL) 7/29/94 3.
_ACT ONE_
FADE IN:
6 EXT. HI-RISE UNDER CONSTRUCTION - (DAY #2) 6
CAMERA FINDS a CONSTRUCTION WORKER working on a-high beam.
He listens to a nearby radio.
RADIO VOICE #1 (V.O.)
Okay, we're back and we're talking
with Harold about this growing
controversy regarding Superman's
presence in Metropolis. So what do
you think?
RADIO VOICE #2 (V.O.)
Lex Luthor, a great man, would be
alive today if Superman had done
his job!
RADIO VOICE #1 (V.O.)
Oh, here we go with that old
argument...
As the debate continues in the background, a SECOND WORKER,
carrying a four foot metal beam on his shoulder, passes
behind the first worker.
VOICE (O.S.)
Hey Frankie!
The second worker turns, inadvertently swinging the beam
into the first worker, knocking him off the building. As
the worker falls, he whizzes past floor after floor,
screaming until ...
7 SUPERMAN 7
... flies into FRAME and plucks him from certain death.
SUPERMAN
You've just given new meaning to
the phrase 'beam me down.'
8 EXT. SIDEWALK AT BASE OF BUILDING - DAY - CONTINUOUS 8
A small crowd of PASSERSBY watch Superman land on the
sidewalk with the worker. A male PEDESTRIAN approaches.
PEDESTRIAN
(cynical)
Well, isn't this just dandy.
Superman saves the day again.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
MADAME EX (#1) Blue Revision (FULL) 7/29/94 4.
8 CONTINUED: 8
SUPERMAN
Is there a problem?
PEDESTRIAN
Yeah... you.
CONSTRUCTION WORKER
What are you, nuts? Superman's the
greatest!
PEDESTRIAN
(to Superman)
Yeah? If you're so great, why
didn't you save Lax Luthor?
Some in the crowd MURMUR. Superman's uncomfortable.
SUPERMAN
I wanted to...
PEDESTRIAN
Wanted to? That's not good enough.
Lex Luthor did a hall of a lot for
this city and you let him die!
SUPERMAN
There's more to it than you know.
But believe me, I didn't want him
to die.
PEDESTRIAN
Why should I believe you? You're
just some freak--in a blue suit!
His supporters AD LIB AGREEMENT while others in the crowd AD
LIB SUPPORT for Superman.
PEDESTRIAN (CONT'D)
I think you save who you want to
save! You call yourself Superman
but you think you're SuperGod!
As the crowd erupts in arguments among themselves, Superman
eyes them concerned, then flies off...
CUT TO:
9 INT. DAILY PLANET DAY 9
An agitated Lois pours herself a cup of coffee. Nearby a
WOMAN STAFFER holding a mug reads a bulletin board. Lois
turns to the small fridge between them only to discover the
creamer on top of the fridge.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
MADAME EX (#1) Blue Revision (FULL) 7/29/94 5.
9 CONTINUED: 9
LOIS
(annoyed; to staffer)
You know, if you're going to use
the creamer, it'd be nice if you
put it back in the refrigerator
when you're done.
The Woman turns, revealing she's drinking O.J.
LOIS (CONT'D)
(contrite)
Oh. Sorry.
She puts the creamer back and slams the fridge door just a
little too hard, then crosses down into the bullpen. Two
STAFFERS pass by talking to each other.
MALE STAFFER
If you ask me Superman isn't the
hero he used to be. Lex Luthor may
have had his faults but Superman
should have saved him.
FEMALE STAFFER
Are you, nuts? Luthor was a low
life, scum-sucking criminal. How
could anyone like that guy?
Lois turns on the staffer, eyes glaring.
FEMALE STAFFER (CONT'D)
Oh... sorry, Lois.
The two staffers move off. As Lois approaches her desk,
JIMMY enters and hands her a copy of the Metropolis Star.
JIMMY
Hey Lois, did you see this poll in
the Star? Twenty percent of the
people in Metropolis are
anti-Superman.
LOIS
Jimmy, what are you reading that
rag for?
(grabs paper; eyes it)
What is wrong with people?
JIMMY
What's really weird is when they
asked _why_ they didn't like
Superman, half the people couldn't
even give a specific reason.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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9 CONTINUED: 2 9
LOIS
I swear, we're witnessing the
dumbing down of America. People
with opinions who have no idea why
they even _have_ an opinion.
A BEEP interrupts them.
LOIS (CONT'D)
What is that? LOIS
(off Jimmy's shrug)
You know when they remodeled they
should have given us an instruction
manual for all this new stuff.
As they look for the source, the Male Staffer passes.
MALE STAFFER
That's a fax coming in on your
computer. They all have fax modems
now.
LOIS
Be nice if somebody put out a memo.
MALE STAFFER
They did. Check your E mail.
LOIS
Nobody's shown me how to retrieve
my E mail.
MALE STAFFER
(walking off)
There's a fax on your computer
explaining it.
She throws her hands up in frustration.
JIMMY
Looks like it's rush hour on the
Super Information Highway.
LOIS
Yeah, and I'm stuck in a techno
traffic jam.
CLARK enters. Jimmy hands him the Star thru...
JIMMY
Hey, C.K. You seen this?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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9 CONTINUED: 3 9
CLARK
(scanning paper,
concerned)
Hostility for Superman seems to be
a growing trend.
PERRY enters, approaches.
PERRY
What are you two still doing here?
I thought you were going out to
cover the murder of that Plastic
surgeon.
CLARK
Sorry Chief, I was a little late
getting in. I had a problem fall
into my lap this morning.
PERRY
Well, as long as you're here, you
might as well know about this too.
(to staff; loudly)
Alright everybody, gather 'round.
I have an announcement to make.
(as the staff gathers)
As you know, we've all been through
some difficult times recently and
our new owner feels that, well,
some of us might be suffering from
stress. You know... irritability,
short fuses...
JIMMY
(to Clark)
The Chief's always like that.
Perry shoots Jimmy a look, then...
PERRY
So, as of today the Daily Planet
has its own staff psychologist.
LOIS
What? He can't be serious?
CLARK
Doesn't sound like such a bad idea.
LOIS
You want to spend your time on a
couch listening to psychobabble, go
ahead. I've got...
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
MADAME EX (#1) Blue Revision (FULL) 7/29/94 8.
9 CONTINUED: 4 9
PERRY
(interrupting them)
Many of You might be familiar with
this woman from her syndicated
column we've been running...
(uncomfortable saying it)
'...Healing the uh... Inner self.'
JIMMY
(unhappy)
Yeah. They yanked the Jumble
Puzzle for that. And I was just
gettin' good at that game.
PERRY
Frankly, not being one for all that
touchy feely stuff myself, I don't
much care for her column. But,
it's increased circulation
significantly and the good doctor
has convinced our publisher that
she can be of some help here.
LOIS
How do we know she's even a real
doctor? Half these media shrinks
are frauds.
VOICE (O.S.)
Oh, I'm a real doctor, Miss Lane.
The crowd turns and parts, revealing Arianna Carlin! An
embarrassed Lois pastes a smile on her face.
LOIS
Uh... of course... I was... uh,
talking about the other half.
PERRY
I was just telling the staff about
you, Doctor Carlin.
ARIANNA
Well, I'm looking forward to
meeting all of you over the next
several days. Please feel free to
drop in to my office any time.
PERRY
Okay people, we got blank pages to
fill.
As the staff disperses...
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
MADAME EX (#1) Blue Revision (FULL) 7/29/94 9.
9 CONTINUED: 5 9
ARIANNA
Miss Lane. I'm especially looking
forward to meeting with you.
LOIS
Doctor Carlin, a lot of people have
tried to get me on a couch. And
after all this time, I'm not about
to start with a psychologist.
Perry and Clark react.
ARIANNA
In my experience it's the people
who say they're fine that need
help the most.
A beat, then Lois fixes a smile on her face.
LOIS
If you'll excuse me. I have work
to do.
As she strides away, Clark shrugs an apologetic look to
Arianna then follows. We hold on Arianna Carlin.
CUT TO:
10 INT. GUN SHOP - DAY 10
A beefy SHOP OWNER passes a nasty looking handgun across a
display case to the Lois Lane double. Sullen and dressed
differently than the real Lois, she takes the gun and aims
it at an imaginary target.
SHOP OWNER
If the Mafia endorsed a gun, that'd
be it. It'll stop whatever you're
aiming at.
The woman lowers the weapon, eyes him coldly.
"LOIS Il"
Super. I'll take it.
SHOP OWNER
Okay, just sign the license,
The woman starts to sign the license with her left hand,
then stops and signs LOIS LANE with her right. The shop
owner picks up a camera and aims it at her.
SHOP OWNER (CONT'D)
Now smile for the government.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
MADAME EX (#1) Blue Revision (FULL) 7/29/94 10.
10 CONTINUED: 10
As the camera FLASHES we...
CUT TO:
11 EXT. SUICIDE SLUM SIDEWALK - DAY 11
Clark and an agitated Lois walk down a garbage strewn
sidewalk.
CLARK
Did the police say if Doctor Heller
was murdered here or just dumped
here?
Lois stares intently at the ground, oblivious to Clark. She
abruptly kicks a can out of her way.
CLARK (CONT'D)
Uh... this is; just a wild guess,
but is something bothering you?
LOIS
That Carlin woman! I can't believe
her gall.
(mimicking)
'In my experience it's the people
who say they're fine that need help
the most.'
CLARK
Not bad. You do Roseanne?
(off her look)
Lois, she's a professional. She
might know a little more about it
than we do.
LOIS
No one knows me better than me.
And believe me, I am fine.
CLARK
Is that why your desk drawer is
full of candy bars?
LOIS
Oh, so now Sigmund Kent is saying
a sweet tooth means a person's
mentally unstable. And what are
you doing in my drawers anyway?
Clark holds his tongue, then takes her gently by the arm.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
MADAME EX (#1) Blue Revision (FULL) 7/29/94 11.
11 CONTINUED: 11
CLARK
Lois... you've bean through a lot.
The whole thing with Lex...
LOIS
Right now the only thing that's
stressing me out is you talking
about me. Let's just focus on
Doctor Heller's murder, okay?
Clark gives it up. As they turn into an alley, Lois
suddenly stops at some GRAFFITI written on a wall.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Oh, look at that!
12 ON WALL 12
The graffiti artist has written: "Superman - Tyranny Over
People."
13 RESUME SCENE 13
LOIS
Who are these idiots?
CLARK
Whoever they are, they were clever
enough to create an acrostic.
LOIS
A what?
CLARK
An acrostic. It's a word or
message that's subliminally hidden
in a series of lines. In this
case, the first letter of each of
these words spells 'Stop.'
LOIS
Oh. Well, they're still idiots.
They continue down the alley, stopping near the police tape
that surrounds a dumpster. On the side of the dumpster are
traces of fingerprint dusting.
LOIS (CONT'D)
It's ironic isn't it? Someone
whose work it was to make people
beautiful ends up in a dumpster.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
MADAME EX (#1) Blue Revision (FULL) 7/29/94 12.
13 CONTINUED: 13
LOIS (CONT'D)
(beat)
Could a patient be so unhappy with
their tummy tuck they'd kill their
doctor?
The SOUND of rummaging behind the dumpster draws their
attention. As they move to the other side they discover a
young HOMELESS MAN.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Excuse me...
The homeless guy looks up at Lois. Suddenly, his eyes go
wide in terror and he takes off down the alley.
CLARK
Hey! Wait!
Clark and Lois give chase, but Lois falls behind.
14 EXT. SUICIDE SLUM SIDEWALK - DAY - CONTINUOUS 14
The homeless guy darts out of the alley and dashes down the
street. Clark follows, 20 yards behind. Spotting an old
tire, he picks it up and scales it like a frisbee at the
homeless guy.
The tire drops down over the homeless guy's head. He
stumbles and hits the ground. Clark helps him up, removing
the tire thru...
CLARK
You okay?
HOMELESS GUY
Look mister! I don't know nuthin'!
CLARK
About what?
The homeless guy hesitates, realizing he may have just said
too much. Lois catches up. The homeless guy recoils at the
sight of her, but Clark holds him by the arm.
LOIS
How'd you catch him?
CLARK
He uh got 'tired.'
(to homeless guy)
Look, we're reporters.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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14 CONTINUED: 14
CLARK (CONT'D)
We just want to know if you can
tell us anything about the body
that was found in that alley.
The homeless guy hesitates. Clark, still holding the guy,
looks to Lois.
CLARK (CONT'D)
I think some money would be a good
idea about now.
LOIS
Where's _your_ wallet?
CLARK
Your hands are free.
Exasperated, she pulls out some bills and holds them up.
LOIS
Okay, what did you see?
HOMELESS GUY
Two guys dumping a body.
(he reaches for bills,
she pulls them back)
Heard one of 'em call the other
Harry. 'Cept when they left... I
saw it wasn't guys. It was chicks.
CLARK
Did you get a good look at either
one of them?
HOMELESS GUY
(nervous)
Yeah, one.
(grabs bills; points to
Lois)
It was her!
DISSOLVE TO:
15 EXT. CITY BUILDING - (NIGHT #2) 15
A banner hanging over the entrance reads "CITY COUNCIL
HONORS SUPERMAN". As the event goes on inside, a noisy
group of Anti-Superman DEMONSTRATORS chant under the glare
of television news crew lights, held back from the building
by police.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
MADAME EX (#1) Blue Revision (FULL) 7/29/94 14.
15 CONTINUED: 15
DEMONSTRATORS
Superman must go! Superman must
go!
A TV REPORTER approaches one of the demonstrators, extends a
mic. As the other demonstrators chant in the background...
TV REPORTER
Could you tell us the purpose of
this demonstration?
DEMONSTRATOR
We don't think the city should be
honoring Superman. Especially
after he let Lex Luthor die.
A nearby WOMAN DEMONSTRATOR sticks her face up to the mic.
WOMAN DEMONSTRATOR
I've always been concerned about
Superman. Why is he so secretive?
What's he got to hide? I'm really
not comfortable having him in
Metropolis.
As the crowd of demonstrators MURMUR their agreement, a
woman suddenly pushes her way past then and approaches the
cameras. It's "Lois." She pushes her hair away from her
face with her left hand,
"LOIS II"
I was there when Lex Luthor died.
I prayed Superman would save him,
but for some reason he decided not
to. And I think the citizens of
Metropolis have the right to ask...
(directly at camera)
isn't Lex Luthor's blood on
Superman's hands?
As the crowd CHEERS, Lois exits out of frame.
16 EXT. STREET - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 16
"Lois" cuts between the parked cars and approaches Arianna,
standing in the shadows across from the demonstration.
"LOIS II"
How'd I do?
Arianna slowly approaches, her eyes slits.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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16 CONTINUED: 16
ARIANNA
(angry)
How'd you do?
She raises her hand as if to slap the double in the face.
The woman raises her left arm to ward off the blow. Arianna
grabs the woman's arm in a visa grip.
ARIANNA (CONT'D)
See what you just did? You used
your left hand to protect yourself.
In front of the cameras you used
your left hand to push your hair
back. How many times do I have to
tell you... Lois Lane is right
handed!
She releases her grip on the double.
"LOIS II"
I'm sorry.
ARIANNA
For what I'm paying you, sorry is
unacceptable.
"LOIS II"
It won't happen again.
ARIANNA
It better not. For your own sake.
As she stares at the demonstration across the street...
ARIANNA (CONT'D)
People are so easily manipulated.
This is only the beginning. By the
time I'm through, Metropolis will
be torn apart.
(to Lois Double)
And Lois Lane and Superman will
wish they had never betrayed Lex
Luthor.
HOLD ON Krianna's malevolent look, then...
FADE OUT.
_END OF ACT ONE_
--page break--
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_ACT TWO_
FADE IN:
17 INT. DAILY PLANET LOBBY - MORNING (DAY #3) 17
Lois enters, approaches the corner NEWS STAND. A SIGN
blares "READ ARIANNA CARLIN IN THE DAILY PLANET". The NEWS
STAND OPERATOR looks up from his paper as Lois arrives.
LOIS
(conspiratorially)
Did you get my order in?
The man nods, produces a handful of CANDY BARS. Lois
quickly snatches them, hides them in her purse.
LOIS (CONT'D)
I'm still getting the bulk
discount, right?
NEWS STAND OPERATOR
Sure. By the way, I'm with you one
hundred percent. Give 'em hell.
LOIS
(confused)
Uh, thanks... I will.
As she crosses the lobby towards the elevator, she waves to
the GUARD at the security desk, who gives her a nasty look.
Lois reacts, passes two more people who also give her a
disapproving look. She checks her ensemble as Clark enters.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Clark, do I look okay to you?
CLARK
Always. Why?
LOIS
People have been looking at me
funny.
CLARK
Have a little paranoia with your
coffee this morning Lois?
LOIS
Don't start with me.
(and then)
Where were you last night? I
called a couple of times.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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17 CONTINUED: 17
CLARK
At the police station. I stayed
while the detectives interviewed
that homeless guy.
The elevator arrives. Several people step off. Lois and
Clark enter the empty car thru...
LOIS
And what? Am I on my way to the
Big House?
CLARK
No. But some rookie cop did ask
for your phone number.
LOIS
There's only one man in uniform I'm
interested in.
He smiles. As they turn to face front they see the people
who just got off, staring at Lois.
LOIS (CONT'D)
WHAT?!?
The people quickly turn and hurry off as the doors close.
18 INT. DAILY PLANET BULLPEN - DAY - MOMENTS LATER 18
The elevator opens and Jimmy passes, looking at Lois
intently.
LOIS
What's going on?! Did I grow a
second head or something?
JIMMY
I just want you to know, what you
did took a lot of guts.
He walks off, leaving a confused Lois to look at Clark, who
shrugs. Turning to head down the ramp, they discover Perry
and Arianna waiting for them.
PERRY
Lois, what in San Hill was that
stunt you pulled last night!? The
publisher's been all over me this
morning like a bad rash!
LOIS
What are you talking about, chief?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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18 CONTINUED: 18
PERRY
I'm talking about your virtuoso
performance on the late news!
CLARK
You were on the news?
PERRY
(to Lois)
Y'know, if you want to tell people
your opinions, you might consider
giving our editorial page a try!
Lois looks at Clark, totally perplexed, then back at Perry.
LOIS
I wasn't on the news...
ARIANNA
Are you saying you weren't at that
anti-Superman demonstration last
night?
LOIS
What? Of course not! I was home
eating choc... cottage cheese and
doing laundry!
A meaningful look passes between Perry and Arianna, then...
PERRY
Come with me.
WIPE TO:
19 INT. CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY - MOMENTS LATER 19
on a monitor the image of Lois at the demonstration appears.
Below her face is a graphic: "Lois Lane. Daily Planet
Reporter."
20 ANOTHER ANGLE 20
Perry, Arianna, Lois and Clark watch as Lois "repeats" her
speech about Superman. Then Perry freezes the frame.
PERRY
Now I could be wrong, I've only
worked with you for five years...
but I'm seeing a lot of
similarities here.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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20 CONTINUED: 20
LOIS
That's not me... It's some kind of
sick joke. Clark?
Clark eyes Lois. What can he say?
ARIANNA
It's no joke, Lois. It's a cry
for help. What you're
demonstrating are signs of post
traumatic stress. Short term
memory loss, erratic behavior...
But I can help. If you'll let me.
LOIS
(gritted teeth)
No. Thank you.
PERRY
Lois, I'm usually not one to meddle
in my reporter's lives, but I
strongly suggest you take Doctor
Carlin up on her offer.
LOIS
Perry!
CLARK
I think he's right, Lois.
LOIS
(beat, then)
I can't... we have to attend Lex's
will reading. It's part of our
series on the break-up of Lexcorp.
PERRY
It's not till this afternoon.
There's plenty of time for you and
Doctor Carlin to chat.
CLARK
(encouraging)
Go ahead. I'll meet you back here
in a couple of hours.
A beat, then Lois sighs. Off Arianna's pleased look...
DISSOLVE TO:
21 EXT. SKY - DAY - LATER 21
Superman FLIES, reading a book labeled "PSYCHOLOGY." He's
so engrossed he flies right into a radio transmitter.
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22 EXT - PARK - DAY - SIMULTANEOUS 22
A YOUNG GIRL listening to a radio bops to ROCK MUSIC.
Suddenly, the station goes static and returns with Polka
music. As she reacts...
CUT TO:
23 EXT. KENT BARN - DAY - LATER 23
Superman flies into scene disappears behind the barn. PAN
ACROSS BARN to see CLARK fly out from around the other side.
He floats over to where JONATHAN, up on a ladder, scrapes
paint off the barn.
CLARK (O.S.)
Hi Dad.
Startled, Jonathan looks over his shoulder to see Clark
hovering in the air next to him. Jonathan's sudden shift
causes the ladder to tip away from the barn.
JONATHAN
WHOA...!..
As he falls, Clark catches the ladder and pushes it back
safely.
CLARK
Sorry.
JONATHAN
Next time give me a little warning,
would ya'?
Off Clark's sheepish smile...
CUT TO:
24 INT. ARIANNA'S OFFICE - DAY - LATER 24
Plush and comfortable. Lois sits on a sofa facing Arianna
who's in a classic Eames chair. Arianna's demeanor is
gentle and engaging. The quintessential therapist.
LOIS
So when do we start blaming my
parents for everything?
ARIANNA
(smiles)
Maybe later. For now I thought we
could just talk.
(CONTINUED)
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24 CONTINUED: 24
LOIS
What's to say? You think I'm crazy
and I don't. Now what?
ARIANNA
I don't think you're crazy. What I
do think is, you've been under
great emotional stress.
LOIS
Who isn't? We live in a big city.
No stress, no success.
ARIANNA
That's right. And when you add
that to a severe emotional trauma,
like you've been through...
LOIS
What? You go on television and
forget you were there?
ARIANNA
Well, behavior like that is not
uncommon. I've seen some cases
where the patient even turned
violent.
CUT TO:
25 EXT. THE KENT BACK YARD - DAY - SIMULTANEOUS 25
Jonathan's up on the ladder, painting. Clark, now in street
clothes, stands at the bottom as MARTHA approaches with
lemonade and sandwiches.
CLARK
I've been concerned about Lois for
some time. Now, after what she
said on television last night, I'm
worried her problems are even worse
than I thought.
Jonathan drops his brush. Clark retrieves it, FLOATS UP to
return it thru...
JONATHAN
Well, at least she's seeing this
Doctor Carlin. It's a start.
MARTHA
And you just continue to be patient
and understanding. She'll get
through it.
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26 INT. ARIANNA'S OFFICE - DAY 26
ARIANNA
Tell me. Have you had the desire
to strike out at anybody recently?
I mean besides me.
Lois can't help but smile.
LOIS
No. The only desire I seen to have
lately is for double fudge crunch
bars.
ARIANNA
You too?
Lois eyes her, doubtfully. Arianna reaches into her desk
drawer and pulls out two Double Fudge bars and holds them up
enticingly. As Lois looks longingly at the candy...
27 EXT. KENT BACKYARD 27
Clark floats up near Jonathan...
CLARK
I was so desperate to stop her from
marrying Lex, I told her I loved
her. But it didn't work.
(FLOATING DOWN)
And then when I told her I didn't
mean what I'd said, I think it only
added to her problems.
28 INT. ARIANNA'S OFFICE - DAY 28
A more relaxed Lois reclines on a couch as she chews on a
candy bar.
LOIS
Lex' proposal really sent my
nervous system on a roller coaster
ride. Then the Planet was
destroyed and I wasn't able to
sleep much. And then, Clark
decided to tell me he loved me.
His timing couldn't have been
worse.
She takes a bite of the candy as an intrigued look crosses
Arianna's face.
(CONTINUED)
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28 CONTINUED: 28
ARIANNA
So you see, what happened last
night at that demonstration, was
your emotional circuits finally
snapped.
LOIS
That wasn't me. But let's say
someone's circuits do snap. How do
you reconnect them?
ARIANNA
By talking like this. Tell me,
what's your relationship with Clark
like now?
LOIS
Clark. I thought there might be
something between us, but...
29 EXT. KENT BACKYARD - DAY 29
CLARK
Well, I guess she's my best friend.
And... I'd never do anything to
jeopardize that..
MARTHA
But you lied to her about your true
feelings.
CLARK
I crossed my fingers when I did it.
30 INT. ARIANNA'S OFFICE - DAY 30
ARIANNA
Did you love Lex?
LOIS
(beat)
I was attracted to his power. And
what I thought was a great
humanitarian. But did I love Lex?
(beat)
No. I never loved him.
Lois doesn't notice Arianna's face tighten at the remark.
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31 EXT. KENT BACKYARD - DAY 31
JONATHAN
Why'd you tell Lois You didn't mean
it when you said you loved her?
Clark considers the question, then...
CLARK
Because I know the only person
she's in love with is Superman.
32 INT. ARIANNA'S OFFICE - DAY 32
LOIS
Have you ever loved someone and
knew you'd love them your entire
life whether or not they loved you
in return?
ARIANNA
(beat, then)
Yes. Once. I married him. He was
fascinating. I loved him as much
as any woman could love a man. And
even though he divorced me, I still
love him to this day.
LOIS
(relieved)
So you can understand my feelings
for Superman?
ARIANNA
(ominous)
Oh yes. Very much so.
CUT TO:
33 INT. PERRY'S OFFICE - DAY - LATER 33
Arianna steps in as Lois passes by Perry's window.
PERRY
So?
ARIANNA
Off the record? She's got a lot of
problems. I'm afraid we're going
to see things get worse before they
get better.
Off Perry's concerned look...
CUT TO:
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34 EXT. LEXCORP TOWER - DAY - ESTABLISHING 34
35 INT. LEX LUTHOR'S PENTHOUSE - DAY 35
Lois sits on a large couch beneath a 50 gallon wall aquarium
filled with exotic fish. Other reporters and business types
fill the room, taking notes as SHELDON BENDER, reads the
will from behind Lex' desk.
BENDER
And to the Metropolis Arts Council,
Mr. Luthor bequeaths the sun of...
As Bender drones on, Clark enters, slides in next to Lois.
CLARK
(sotto)
I miss anything?
She shakes her head.
CLARK (CONT'D)
How was your session with Doctor
Carlin?
LOIS
(annoyed)
How do you think? Sitting with a
complete stranger telling them my
most private thoughts.,..
He looks at her, knowing there's more...
LOIS (CONT'D)
(grudgingly)
Well okay, so maybe I got a few
things off my chest.
(then quickly)
But it's over and now I'm fine.
Clark shoots her a dubious look, then his attention is drawn
to...
BENDER
As for Mr. Luthor's controlling
shares of Lexcorp, he has
instructed that they be assigned to
a special trust, to be administered
by my law firm and will be
liquidated in due course.
A buzz fills the room as the assembled react.
(CONTINUED)
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35 CONTINUED: 35
BENDER (CONT'D)
All of Mr. Luthor's personal
property, including is artwork and
jewelry will be auctioned off and
the proceeds will be go to ACL
Corporation, which administers an
annuity for his ex-wife.
36 CLOSE ON LOIS AND CLARK 36
Lois is stunned.
BENDER (O.S.)
A scholarship in Mr. Luthor's name
will be established...
As Bender drones on, Clark leans close to Lois.
CLARK
Are you okay?
LOIS
I can't believe it... he never said
a word about...
(anger building)
...that lying, no good...
CLARK
Sssh!
LOIS
He was married, Clark! All those
times he told me I was his first
true love... I could kill him!
(off his look)
Would have killed him.
CLARK
Maybe we should just try to find
her. She might know something
about the disappearance of Luthor's
body.
CUT TO:
37 INT. CORRIDOR (NIGHT #3) 37
Arianna KNOCKS on a door marked "Gretchen Kell, M.D." It
opens, revealing GRETCHEN KELLY, attractive, mid 30'S, her
red hair and blue eyes a stark contrast to Arianna.
ARIANNA
I'd like to see him.
(CONTINUED)
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37 CONTINUED: 37
GRETCHEN
Of course.
38 INT. RECOVERY ROOM - MOMENTS LATER 38
Gretchen leads Arianna into a white, sterile laboratory. A
PLEXIGLASS CASKET filled with a green gelatinous goo sits on
a platform. A FIGURE lies inside. Nearby, thin green lines
arc on a MONITOR as it emits a SOFT BEEP.
ARIANNA
How is he, Gretchen?
GRETCHEN
Better. The brain waves have
stabilized. Tomorrow I'll begin
mild stimulation to initiate
regeneration.
ARIANNA
He always said you were the best
physician he ever had. I can't
tell you how comforting it is to
have you caring for him.
GRETCHEN
It's a... labor of love. He's very
special to me.
Gretchen hangs back as Arianna moves to the casket and looks
down into the gelatinous goo.
ARIANNA
(softly)
Hello, Lex. It's Ari. We got
into your penthouse.
(beat)
I have the kryptonite.
She gently runs her hand over the casket, caressing it.
ARIANNA (CONT'D)
It won't be long now.
As Gretchen watches impassively, Arianna kisses the casket.
ARIANNA (CONT'D)
Be well darling.
As the arcs on the monitor seem to get slightly stronger...
DISSOLVE TO:
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39 INT. DAILY PLANET BULLPEN - MORNING (DAY #4) 39
Clark's at his desk working. Lois enters.
LOIS
Morning. Any luck in your search
for ACL Corporation?
CLARK
None. It's not listed anywhere.
And Luthor's lawyer won't even
return my calls. You?
LOIS
I spent three hours at the bureau
of vital statistics yesterday.
There's no marriage certificate for
Lex in this state or any other.
Jimmy approaches thru...
CLARK
Jimmy, you find anything on
Luthor's marriage?
JIMMY
You bet I did. Turns out he was
married on a ship in the Caribbean.
I found this wedding announcement
that ran in the Planet fifteen
years ago.
He hands it to Lois.
LOIS
(frustrated)
No picture, no maiden name.
JIMMY
Yeah, but I'm trying to track down
the Captain of the ship.
VOICE (O.S.)
Lois Lane?
Two MEN in suits approach.
LOIS
Yes?
DET. RYDER
(flashing ID)
Detective Ryder, Metropolis PD.
You want to tell us where you were
last night around one o'clock?
(CONTINUED)
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39 CONTINUED: 39
LOIS
I was home asleep. Why?
DET. RYDER
Can anyone verify that?
LOIS
Of course not! I sleep alone!
(and then)
By choice!
CLARK
What's this all about, Detective?
DET. RYDER
At one a.m. last night a guard was
assaulted outside Lex Luthor's
penthouse by a woman he's
identified as Miss Lane.
LOIS
That's ridiculous.
DET. RYDER
(handing her a photo)
This picture was taken by a
security camera outside the
penthouse.
40 INSERT PHOTO 40
Lois coming out of the door carrying a small enameled box.
DET. RYDER (O.S.)
As far as we can tell, the only
item taken was the engagement ring
Mr. Luthor had given miss Lane...
worth half a million dollars.
41 RESUME SCENE 41
Lois lets out an involuntary GASP.
DET. RYDER (CONT'D)
Miss Lane, you're under arrest for
assault, breaking and entering and
grand theft.
As he puts handcuffs on a stunned Lois, CAMERA PANS TO
Arianna in the doorway of her office, a glimmer of a smile
crossing her face.
FADE OUT.
_END OF ACT TWO_
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ACT THREE
FADE IN:
42 INT. METROPOLIS POLICE STATION LOBBY - DAY 42
As Clark and Perry wait in the lobby, TWO POLICEMEN drag an
angry DEMONSTRATOR past them. The demonstrator wears a
Superman T-Shirt with the international circle with slash
through it drawn over the big red "S." As a concerned Clark
stares after the demonstrator...
PERRY
This resentment for Superman's
gettin' out of hand. What these
people need is a good swift kick in
the...
An agitated Lois enters from a side corridor, interrupting.
LOIS
Thanks for getting me out so fast.
Another minute and I was going to
be judging a best tattoo contest.
So, any idea who's setting me up?
Perry and Clark share an uncomfortable look.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Wait a minute. You don't actually
think I did these things?
CLARK
We're not sure what to believe,
Lois.
LOIS
Then let me help you! There's
someone running around out there
who looks like me that's trying to
ruin my life!
PERRY
Lois, I've spoken with Doctor
Carlin and I think the best thing
right now is for you to go home and
get some rest.
LOIS
I don't believe you two
PERRY
Lois!
(deliberate)
Take the week off.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
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42 CONTINUED: 42
PERRY (CONT'D)
And make another appointment to see
Doctor Carlin. Is that clear?
She looks at him... finally speechless. Then, subdued...
LOIS
I have to sign for my purse.
She walks away, Perry and Clark looking after her. Then...
PERRY
I'm worried about her.
CLARK
Yeah, me too.
CUT TO:
43 EXT. METROPOLIS POLICE STATION - MINUTES LATER 43
Perry and Clark exit. Lois breezes past them wordlessly,
heading for the sidewalk. Clark gestures to Perry he'll
take care of it. Perry nods, exits in the opposite
direction as Clark catches up to Lois. As they walk...
CLARK
So what are you going to do with
all this free time?
LOIS
Well, I could learn the piano...
maybe work on my tan... or I might
try finding out who's setting me
up!
(stops, looks at him)
Now are you going to help? Or am I
going to have to do this alone?
CLARK
(beat, then)
Look, it's not that I don't want to
help... it's just...
LOIS
Just what, Clark? Can't you see
that some strange things have been
happening? I'm arrested for a
crime I didn't commit. People are
suddenly at each other's throats
over Superman. A plastic surgeon
who worked for Lex Labs is
murdered.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
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43 CONTINUED: 43
LOIS (CONT'D)
I can't prove there's a connection
but my reporter's instinct says
something's up. What does your
instinct say?
CLARK
(beat, then)
My instinct says never argue with a
woman who's been behind bars.
(and then)
What do you want to do?
They walk toward a Planet car thru...
LOIS
(rapid fire)
Okay. If there's a woman out there
who looks like me and there is
because there's no other rational
explanation so don't bother arguing
with me, she must have had
plastic surgery. And what famous
plastic surgeon has been in the
news?
CLARK
Doctor Heller.
LOIS
And according to that homeless guy,
the doctor was murdered by someone
looking exactly like me, only we
both know it couldn't have been me,
could it? Don't answer that, it's
a rhetorical question... so...
CLARK
...maybe it would be a good idea to
stop by the dead doctor's office
and see who some of his last
patients were.
LOIS
(smiles)
You still think I'm crazy?
CLARK
No, I think you're brilliant. But
there's a fine line between
brilliance and lunacy.
Off her look...
CUT TO:
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44 EXT. MEDICAL CENTER - DAY - TO ESTABLISH 44
45 INT. DR. Heller RECEPTION OFFICE - DAY 45
A young SECRETARY carries boxes of supplies from a storage
closet and stacks them near a reception desk. She looks up
as the front door opens and Lois and Clark enter.
SECRETARY
I'm sorry, the office is closed.
LOIS
I just need to see my file.
SECRETARY
I don't know if you heard, but Dr.
Heller died. We're moving
everything into storage.
LOIS
That's why I need my file.
(gestures to Clark)
This is my new doctor and he needs
to look it over... for medical
reasons.
CLARK
My patient is suffering some side
effects from the operation Doctor
Heller performed on her. Some
physical...
(more to Lois)
some mental.
SECRETARY
Well I guess it would be okay.
The name?
LOIS
Name?
SECRETARY
Your name?
LOIS
Well, don't you recognize me? I've
been here a lot.
SECRETARY
I wouldn't know, I'm just a temp.
(CONTINUED)
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45 CONTINUED: 45
LOIS
(to Clark, flatly)
She's a temp.
(and then)
Um... look, you're obviously busy,
why don't I just look through those
boxes and find the file myself?
SECRETARY
(evenly)
If you want it, I need to know the
name.
LOIS
(desperate)
Well, I wouldn't presume to guess
what name is on the file. Why
would I know how Dr. Heller's
filing system works?
Even Clark can't help roll his eyes now.
LOIS (CONT'D)
(desperate)
Maybe it's in here!
She breezes past the secretary and heads into the storage
closet. The secretary hurries after her thru...
SECRETARY
Hey, you can't go in there!
The secretary goes in after Lois. Instantly Lois pops back
out and slams the door, locking the secretary inside. As
the woman starts POUNDING and yelling MUFFLED THREATS...
CLARK
Very subtle. Why didn't you just
knock her out with a blackjack?
LOIS
Someone's framing me Clark, I don't
have time to be clever.
She hurries to the file boxes. In the background, the
secretary continues POUNDING.
LOIS (CONT'D)
This one's marked 'Year to Date'.
She quickly flips through some file folders, then...
(CONTINUED)
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45 CONTINUED: 2 45
LOIS (CONT'D)
Here is it... Heller's last
operation. Performed the week
before he was killed.
CLARK
(reading over bar
shoulder)
'Full facial reconstructive
surgery.' But no patient name.
LOIS
But look at these notations.
Female, my height and weight.
(and then)
And look who paid for it!
CLARK
ACL Corporation. The company that
handles Mrs. Luthor's annuity.
LOIS
Lex's ex-wife is out to get me?!
Why? It's not like I stole him
away at the homecoming dance!
CLARK
Who knows? Let's just find her.
Then we'll get her on Doctor
Carlin's couch.
Clark's BEEPER goes off. He looks down at it.
CLARK (CONT'D)
That's Jimmy.
CUT TO:
46 INT. DAILY PLANET - DAY 46
A PHONE RINGS at a desk. Jimmy picks it up.
JIMMY
Daily Planet.... hey C.K., good
news. I found the Ship's Captain
who married the Luthors.
(beat)
He lives at the Queensland
Retirement Home... Any time. Just
put in a good word for me with
Perry.
(CONTINUED)
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46 CONTINUED: 46
As Jimmy hangs up, CAMERA PANS ACROSS TO Arianna, who's on
another phone, talking conspiratorially, unaware of the call
that just took place between Jimmy and Clark.
ARIANNA
They sent Lois Lane home. Are you
ready?
(beat)
Good. Give me thirty minutes to
get out of here, then do it.
CUT TO:
47 EXT. QUEENSLAND RETIREMENT HOME - DAY 47
A small clapboard building with a front porch. Lois and
Clark approach a spirited octogenarian, CAPTAIN KEENE
sitting in a rocker on the porch.
LOIS
Captain Keen? Can we talk to you
for a minute?
CAPTAIN KEENE
(looking up)
Honey, I'm retired. You could talk
to me for a year.
CLARK
Captain it's our understanding you
performed the marriage of Lex
Luthor.
CAPTAIN KEENE
Oh, some kid called and said you'd
be comin' by. Yeah, I married 'em.
'Course Luthor wasn't anybody then.
But I could tell he was a comer.
And that bride of his. Boy, she
was...
LOIS
(prompting)
Something like me?
CAPTAIN KEENE
(eyes her closely)
Hell no. She was a lot prettier.
And really built.
As Lois pastes a smile on her face...
(CONTINUED)
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47 CONTINUED: 47
CAPTAIN KEENE (CONT'D)
What do you suppose would make a
fella like that jump off a
building? You'd think with all his
money he would've had a better
escape plan.
CLARK
(forging ahead)
Captain, do you remember the
bride's name?
CAPTAIN KEENE
Sure. Luthor.
Lois and Clark exchange a doubtful look.
CAPTAIN KEENE (CONT'D)
That's a joke. I'm retired. Not
senile.
He picks up a photo album lying near his feet.
CAPTAIN KEENE (CONT'D)
That kid said you might want to
see a picture of 'em. Got 'em of
all the couples I married.
(flips a few pages, then)
Here it is.
He hands a photo to Lois.
48 INSERT PHOTO 48
It's a young Lex and a younger Arianna Carlin!
CAPTAIN KEENE (O.S.)
Lex Luthor and Ari Carlin. Married
October seventh, nineteen eighty.
49 RESUME SCENE 49
Lois and Clark are in shock.
LOIS
Oh my God. Arianna Carlin is Mrs.
Luthor!
(a realization)
Arianna Carlin Luthor. A.C.L.
CLARK
The guy in the alley. He didn't
hear 'Harry.' It was 'Ari!'
CUT TO:
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50 INT. DAILY PLANET BULLPEN - DAY 50
Jimmy, holding a paperback book, approaches Perry.
JIMMY
Hey Chief, you seen Dr. Carlin?
PERRY
Gone for the day. Why?
JIMMY
I found this book she wrote on
subliminal advertising. Thought
maybe I could get her to autograph
it for my Mon's birthday.
PERRY
Whatever happened to candy or
flowers?
JIMMY
My Mom's overweight and she's got
allergies.
51 ANOTHER ANGLE INCLUDING THE ELEVATOR DOORS 51
They open and "Lois" steps out, surveys the room.
PERRY
Lois... I thought I told you to
take the rest of the week off.
"LOIS II"
I'm through taking orders from you!
And I'm through with the Planet!
Consider this my two week notice!
Reaching into her purse, she withdraws a CANISTER and throws
it into the center of the room. TEAR GAS immediately
billows out: As people start to choke, the double turns and
disappears into the elevator, the doors closing behind her.
52 EXT. DAILY PLANET - DAY - CONTINUOUS 52
A taxi pulls to the curb and Lois and Clark jump out as a
crowd of pedestrians crane their necks to look up at the
upper floors. Lois and Clark follow their stares, see
several staffers at the windows gasping for air. As they
push their way through the gathering crowd of lookie-loos...
CLARK
Somebody call the fire department!
Lois follows Clark through the revolving doors, but spots
her DOUBLE exiting out the same doors on the other side.
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53 HOLD ON THE DOORS 53
a beat, as Lois completes the circle and exits back out onto
the crowded sidewalk. But she's gone. As Lois pushes her
way through the crowd in search of her double...
CUT TO:
54 INT. DAILY PLANET LOBBY - DAY - CONTINUOUS 54
Filled with panic-stricken people. Clark realizes he's lost
Lois, then heads for a stairwell door, loosening his tie.
55 EXT. ALLEY - DAY - MOMENTS LATER 55
The Double hurries to a LEXUS. As she reaches for the door,
she's spun around, coming face to face with Lois. They
stare at each other a beat, then...
LOIS
You're supposed to look like me?!
A little heavy on the eye-liner
don't you think.
"LOIS II"
Sorry, but you're a little plain
for me.
LOIS
Plain?! it just so happens I was
voted sweetheart of Sigma Chi.
"LOIS ii"
With this face? Where did you go
to school. An agricultural
college?
LOIS
(flaring)
All right...
She grabs the double's hair.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Let's lose this cheesy wig.
She yanks hard, the double YELPS in pain. Lois realizes the
hair is real. As they start struggling, Lois' purse falls
from her shoulder.
Suddenly, a gun is shoved into Lois' kidneys. Lois freezes,
releases her grip on the double and slowly turns to discover
Arianna at the other end of the weapon.
ARIANNA
Lois... you don't seem to be
yourself today.
--page break--
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56 INT. DAILY PLANET BULLPEN - DAY - CONTINUOUS 56
The gas hangs heavy in the air. Perry, Jimmy and other
staffers crawl blindly towards the exits. Superman enters
from the stairwell.
SUPERMAN
Ever body get down and remain
still!
As the staffers obey, Superman _BLOWS SUPERCOLD BREATH_ into
the room. The gas instantly CRYSTALLIZES and floats to the
floor like gray snowflakes. Superman hurries to Parry,
helps him up.
SUPERMAN (CONT'D)
What happened?
PERRY
It was Lois... she's gone crazy!
She tossed a tear gas canister in
here!
SUPERMAN
It wasn't Lois, Mr. White. She's
been set up. There's a double.
PERRY
(stunned)
A double?!
SUPERMAN
Did you see which way she went?
PERRY
Back down the elevators.
CUT TO:
57 EXT. ALLEY DAY - A FEW MOMENTS LATER 57
Superman _LANDS_ in the now deserted alley, lifts Lois'
discarded purse from the asphalt. Off his worried look...
FADE OUT.
_END OF ACT THREE_
--page break--
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_ACT FOUR_
FADE IN:
58 INT. DAILY PLANET - DAY - MINUTES LATER 58
Clark enters, hurries to Perry and Jimmy. In the background
a JANITOR sweeps up the crystallized gas particles.
PERRY
Clark! Lois's suspicions were
right! There is a double!
CLARK
I know. Where's Arianna?
JIMMY
She left before this happened.
Why?
CLARK
Arianna Carlin was married to Lex
Luthor.
PERRY
I don't believe it...
As Clark moves to a phone and dials...
CLARK
Not only that. She had Doctor
Heller create the double, then
killed him. Now she's trying to
destroy Lois.
PERRY
Great shades of Elvis!
CLARK
(into phone)
Detective Ryder, please.
PERRY
I can't believe that woman pulled
the wool over my eyes.
JIMMY
(holds up Arianna's book)
Don't feel so bad chief. She wrote
the book on it.
Clark eyes the book, then something dawns on him.
CLARK
That's it!
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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58 CONTINUED: 58
He abruptly hands the phone to Jimmy.
CLARK (CONT'D)
Ask them to put an APB out on
Doctor Carlin.
Clark rushes toward Arianna's office, a confused-Perry
following.
59 INT. ARIANNA'S OFFICE DAY - MOMENTS LATER 59
Clark has several of Arianna's columns spread across the
desk. Perry looks over his shoulder.
60 CLARK'S POV 60
His _SUPER VISION_ scans down a column, alternately
highlighting different words in a random sequence.
61 RESUME SCENE 61
PERRY
Exactly what is it you're looking
for?
CLARK
Subliminal messages...
62 CLARK'S POV 62
Now his _SUPER VISION_ highlights a different sequence; the
FIRST WORD OF EVERY SENTENCE. No message. The highlights
then switch to the FIRST LETTER OF EACH PARAGRAPH. On
screen we see the "S" from the opening paragraph word,
the "U" from the second paragraph opening word, etc.
CLARK (O.S.)
I got it!
63 RESUME SCENE 63
He hands the column to Perry as he grabs another column.
CLARK
When you string together the first
letter of each paragraph it spells
the message 'Superman is Evil.'
PERRY
Well, I'll be.
--page break--
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64 CLARK'S POV 64
Clark scans the 2nd column. Now the FIRST LETTER of each
paragraph is highlighted and MOVES, COMING TOGETHER To FORM
THE MESSAGE:
CLARK (O.S.)
"Man of Steel Wicked.'
Another column replaces it. The same effect.shows:
CLARK (O.S)
'Superman must die.'
65 RESUME SCENE 65
CLARK
No surprise that twenty percent of
Metropolis is suddenly
anti-Superman.
PERRY
Just about the same percentage that
reads her column. Let's see what
she had planned for tomorrow.
They move to a PASTE-UP board, study her column, then...
CLARK
'Defend Lois Murder of Superman.'
PERRY
That lunatic's planning to have
Lois, double kill Superman?!
CLARK
And tear Metropolis apart in the
process.
PERRY
The woman's certifiable. Nobody
can kill Superman.
JIMMY
(rushing in)
C.K.! I was giving the APB to the
cops when Dr. Carlin called for
you! She's on line two!
CLARK
(on phone)
Arianna?
--page break--
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66 INTERCUT CLOSE ON ARIANNA - LUTHOR'S PENTHOUSE 66
ARIANNA
Clark, I need your help. Lois has
gone over the edge...
CLARK
Where are you?!
ARIANNA
At Lex Luthor's penthouse. Lois is
threatening to kill herself unless
she can speak to Superman.
CLARK
He'll be there as soon as I can
contact him.
He hangs up and dashes out, grabbing for his tie thru...
PERRY
Where are you going?
CLARK
To find Superman.
CUT TO:
67 INT. LEX'S PENTHOUSE - DAY - CONTINUOUS 67
Arianna hangs up, then turns to face Lois, sitting on the
couch under the aquarium, bound-and gagged.
ARIANNA
Perfect. Clark will testify at
your trial that I was only
concerned with your well being...
the helpful therapist to the end.
Arianna withdraws a small leather pouch from a desk drawer.
ARIANNA (CONT'D)
Of course, you'll tearfully insist
that you've been framed, that it
was actually _me_ who killed
Superman. Classic guilt
transference.
Lois finally manages to spit the gag out.
LOIS
You're the one who needs help.
Nothing can kill Superman!
Arianna reaches into the pouch and withdraws a GLOWING GREEN
BULLET.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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67 CONTINUED: 67
ARIANNA
You must remember kryptonite.
You're the one who named it.
As a realization crosses Lois' face, Arianna slips the
bullet into the chamber of a large handgun. She snaps the
chamber shut thru...
ARIANNA (CONT'D)
And this gun you bought is going to
kill him with it. Then you'll know
the pain I felt when you drove the
love of my life to his death.
LOIS
I didn't drive Lex to his death!
ARIANNA
Lois you're in a state of denial.
Too bad we don't have more time to
explore that.
A side door opens and the double enters from Lex' bathroom,
toweling her hair.
ARIANNA (CONT'D)
Hurry up, he'll be here any minute.
The double removes the towel, reveals she's washed the dye
out of her hair and is blonde again.
LOIS
Who are you?
LOIS "II"
Let's just say I was an accident
victim with no insurance who was in
the right place at the right time.
Arianna moves to the couch, withdraws a HYPODERMIC NEEDLE.
ARIANNA
You look stressed, Lois. As your
doctor, I'm going to prescribe a
light sedative.
Lois, eyes widen as Arianna leans close with the needle.
CUT TO:
68 EXT. METROPOLIS SKY - DAY - (STOCK) 68
Superman soars over the city, nears Lex' building.
--page break--
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69 INT. LEX' PENTHOUSE - DAY - MOMENTS LATER 69
Deserted, except for Lois, now unconscious and untied on the
couch. Superman lands at the glass doors and enters.
Rushing to the couch, he kneels next to Lois.
SUPERMAN
Lois...
ARIANNA (O.S.)
She'll be fine...
Suddenly, Arianna exits the bathroom on the far side of the
room, holding the gun in a gloved hand. Superman rises.
SUPERMAN
I really thought you were smarter
than this.
ARIANNA
I really am.
She pulls the trigger.
70 ANGLE - THE BULLET 70
it cuts a deadly path as it heads for Superman. His
expression doesn't change as he prepares to repel the bullet
until it rips into his upper chest.
71 ANOTHER ANGLE 71
He stumbles back, collapsing in pain on the floor. Arianna
approaches, relishing the sight of him immobilized on the
carpet.
ARIANNA
I can imagine what's running
through your head right now.
Shock, confusion, outrage. The
same emotions I felt when you let
Lex die.
She steps over Superman, wraps the gun in Lois' hand thru...
ARIANNA (CONT'D)
You'll wake up in a few minutes.
Although I'm sure you'll wish you
hadn't.
(then, loudly)
Let's go!
The bathroom door opens and the double steps out. She joins
Arianna and they exit out the front door.
--page break--
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72 ANGLE ON SUPERMAN AND LOIS 72
His breathing is more shallow, his energy weakening.
SUPERMAN
(a whisper)
Lois... can you hear me?
Lois stirs. Superman tries to rise, can't. A shudder rolls
through him... he's dying.
SUPERMAN (CONT'D)
Lois
She stirs again, but barely. Superman looks at the aquarium
above her head. Summoning the last of his strength, he uses
his HEAT VISION to burn a pinpoint hole through the glass.
A thin stream of water cascades onto Lois' face, stirring
her. Her eyes flutter open. As they start to focus...
LOIS
Superman ... ?..
Realizing he's hurt, Lois shakes her head and sits up.
Seeing the gun in her hand, she drops it, then forces
herself off the couch and to his side. His wound, clearly
visible, now has a TRICKLE OF BLOOD running from it.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Superman... I'll call an ambulance.
SUPERMAN
Too long...
(winches, then)
It's got to come out now...
He grimaces as another wave of pain rolls over him. Lois
hesitates, then glances around the penthouse and spots a
SHINY LETTER OPENER on Lex' desk.
Lois grabs the engraved letter opener, then hurries back to
Superman's side. She looks at him a beat...
LOIS
I don't know if I can do this...
Superman places his hand on hers. A beat, then Lois steels
herself and brings the letter opener close to the wound.
73 EXT. STREET - DAY 73
Arianna and the Double jump into a LEXUS, the Double behind
the wheel.
--page break--
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74 INT. LEX' PENTHOUSE - DAY - CONTINUOUS 74
On the cut Superman grits his teeth as Lois pulls the bullet
out. As soon as the kryptonite clears his body, the wound
slowly closes as if it was never there. Lois stares
transfixed at it until...
SUPERMAN
You've got to get that away from
me...
Lois quickly hurries to the other side of the room as
Superman rises unsteadily. She stops near the front doors,
looks at him. They share a beat, something passing between
them that words can't capture. Then...
SUPERMAN (CONT'D)
(re: bullet)
The middle of the Atlantic would be
fine.
He uses his HEAT VISION to meld the hole in the aquarium,
then lurches toward the terrace.
LOIS
Don't go. You're too weak.
SUPERMAN
I'll... I'll be okay.
A faint smile to Lois and he's gone.
CUT TO:
75 EXT. STREET - DAY 75
The Lexus heads down the street. Superman drops from the
sky thirty feet in front of it, stumbling to his knees. As
he rises unsteadily and prepares to block the car's path...
76 INT. LEXUS - DAY - MOVING 76
The stunned double reacts thru...
ARIANNA
He's weak! Run him down!
77 EXT. STREET - DAY - CONTINUOUS 77
The Lexus accelerates. As Superman puts his hands out to
stop it, the car PLOWS INTO HIM, him hurtling backwards into
a parked car. The Lexus careens out of control and SHEARS A
FIRE HYDRANT, sending a plume of water thirty feet into the
air.
--page break--
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78 ON SUPERMAN 78
Stunned, he lays motionless against the parked car.
79 EXT. LEXUS - DAY - CONTINUOUS 79
Arianna and the Double stumble out. Arianna reaches back
inside and pulls a gun from the glove compartment.
ARIANNA
Come on!
The two women race to...
80 EXT. INTERSECTION - DAY - CONTINUOUS 80
...where the only vehicle waiting at the light is a huge
SEMI. Arianna flings opens the passenger door, aiming the
gun at the surprised DRIVER.
ARIANNA
Just do as I say!
She climbs in. The Double glances back at Superman.
81 HER POV 81
Superman clears his head and spots them entering the truck.
82 RESUME DOUBLE 82
She hesitates, then finally climbs in behind Arianna. As
the truck pulls away from the intersection...
83 INT. TRUCK CAB - DAY - MOVING 83
Arianna holds the gun on the driver.
TRUCK DRIVER
I'm runnin' dead head. Ain't
nuthin' in this truck to steal.
ARIANNA
Just shut up and drive!
As he shifts into a higher gear and picks up speed, the
Double glances into the SIDE VIEW MIRROR.
84 HER POV 84
In the mirror, she sees Superman flying toward them.
--page break--
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85 RESUME SCENE 85
"LOIS II"
He's right behind us! We'll never
lose him!
ARIANNA
Maybe you'd like to get out now!
Arianna reaches across the Double to open the door.
"LOIS II"
The Double grabs for the gun. As the two women struggle...
TRUCK DRIVER
Hey! Watch out!
A SHOT rings out in front of the driver. As he loses
control...
86 EXT. STREET - DAY - CONTINUOUS 86
The driver desperately slams on the brakes, but the Semi
JACK-KNIFES and SKIDS towards a CITY PARK filled with
children and their parents.
87 ON SUPERMAN 87
Seeing the impending disaster, he speeds up.
88 INT. TRUCK CAB - DAY - MOVING - CONTINUOUS 88
As the passengers are thrown about, the gun goes flying.
89 EXT. STREET - DAY - CONTINUOUS 89
Superman lands in front of the sideways skidding truck and
leans into it. But he's still too weak to stop it. The
truck's momentum pushes him backwards until he slips, his
feet sliding under the truck.
90 ON CITY PARK 90
Parents and children panic and start to run.
91 RESUME SUPERMAN 91
He hangs on to the bottom edge of the trailer as he DIGS HIS
FEET INTO THE ASPHALT. The friction digs trenches, creating
TWIN RIBBONS OF STEAM.
--page break--
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92 ON SUPERMAN 92
He grimaces, almost seeming to will Superstrength back into
his body. Finally, the truck slides to a halt inches from
the Park. Superman hurries out from under the truck and
rushes to the cab. He opens the door to find the driver
holding the gun on Arianna and the Double.
TRUCK DRIVER
Thanks Superman.
(tosses him the gun)
Here.
SUPERMAN
(to Arianna)
I guess he doesn't read your
column.
DISSOLVE TO:
93 INT. DAILY PLANET - (DAY #5) 93
Lois types at her computer, Clark looking over her shoulder.
Jimmy enters carrying Arianna's book.
JIMMY
Ten minutes to deadline Lois.
LOIS
I'm almost done.
CLARK
What's that, Jimmy?
JIMMY
Arianna's book. I'm gonna get a
refund.
Jimmy moves off.
LOIS
What do you think of this tag line?
'And so, in the end, Arianna Carlin
Luthor proved to be no less evil
than her ex-husband. And thanks to
Superman, Metropolis can now bring
to a close the final chapter of the
House of Luthor.'
CLARK
I like it.
She's about to hit a button to send it, then stops.
CLARK (CONT'D)
What's the matter?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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93 CONTINUED: 93
LOIS
Well, there's something I found out
about Superman that I didn't put in
the story and I'm not sure if I
should.
CLARK
Is it newsworthy?
LOIS
Very... except, well it's kind of a
personal thing and...
CLARK
Lois, you've got great reporter
instincts. Trust them.
She considers a beat, then hits the button and sends the
story down to "copy." Clark smiles. Perry approaches.
PERRY
Look, Lois. Now that things have
calmed down and Doctor Carlin and
your double are enjoying deluxe
accommodations with a view of the
exercise yard, why don't you take
some time off?
LOIS PERRY
You know, I think Now, don't argue
I will. with me
PERRY
You will? Clark, are we sure this
is the real Lois Lane?
CLARK
(smiles; then to Lois)
So... what are you going to do with
your time off?
LOIS
(gathering her things)
Oh, I don't know. I thought I
might take a cruise across the
Atlantic.
A knowing smile crosses Clark's face as Lois slings her
purse over her shoulder. As she heads for the elevator...
LOIS (CONT'D)
Try not to let this place fall
apart while I'm gone you guys,
okay?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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93 CONTINUED: 2 93
PERRY
Yep. That's our Lois.
CLARK
The genuine article.
DISSOLVE TO:
94 INT. RECOVERY ROOM - DAY 9 94
Close on the plexiglas casket with Lex Luthor's body
suspended in the gelatinous goo. The two monitors QUIETLY
BEEP as the green lines gently arc across the screen.
Gretchen Kelly approaches the casket.
GRETCHEN
I've got some bad news Lex.
Arianna failed.
She looks up at the monitors. No reaction.
GRETCHEN (CONT'D)
But don't worry...
(caressing casket)
... you'll always have me.
The monitors BEEP slightly faster and as she stares at
Luthor, a Mona Lisa smile crosses her face and we...
FADE OUT.
_THE END_
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