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Clark ose enfin demander à Loïs de sortir avec lui et elle accepte d'aller au spectacle de Pearl Jam avec lui. Pendant ce temps, le Dr. Kelly ressuscite Lex Luthor. Il a perdu son argent, ses cheveux et sa réputation mais il tente de nouveau de conquérir le coeur de Loïs et il veut aussi retrouver la kryptonite volée par les frères Vale.
Grâce à plusieurs personnes, il réussit à faire sortir de prison Rollie Vale mais il échoue avec Loïs alors il l'emmène de force dans sa cachette pour attirer Superman. Il obtient la kryptonite mais Nigel la vole et Rollie est blessé.
Loïs est coincée dans un trou à rats et le Dr. Kelly essaye de la sauver mais Lex la pousse et elle meurt électrocutée. Superman arrive à temps pour sauver Loïs et il met Lex en prison.
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Titre VO
The Phoenix
Titre VF
Lex Luthor, le retour
_LOIS & CLARK_
_THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN_
"The Phoenix"
Written by Tony Blake & Paul Jackson
Directed by Phillip J. Sgriccia
_CAST_
CLARK KENT/SUPERMAN
LOIS LANE
PERRY WHITE
JIMMY OLSEN
LEX LUTHOR
GRETCHEN KELLY
NIGEL ST. JOHN
SHELDON BENDER
BOBBY BIGMOUTH
ROLLIE VALE
RAMIN
BOMB SQUAD LEADER
JUDGE WINKLER
LOCATIONS
INTERIORS: EXTERIORS:
Daily Planet Metropolis Street
Newsroom Intersection
Perry's Office
Lobby Police Station
Lex's Underground Lair Sky
Restaurant Kitchen Bender's Building
Jail Conference Room Marina
Marina Hideaway Alley
Clark's Terrace
_TEASER_
FADE IN:
1 INT. UNDERGROUND LAIR - DAY #1 1
An abandoned SUBWAY PLATFORM complete with a MOAT-LIKE
CULVERT where the tracks were once laid. A wooden plank
crosses the culvert, leading to a recessed door in a wall.
An iron fire escape ladder against another wall leads
straight down into the lair from the ceiling.
The platform's been converted into living quarters. On one
wall, under a HIGH VOLTAGE sign, a large electrical conduit
has been peeled open and lines have been crudely spliced in
to draw power into the lair. Several empty 55 gallon drums
stand near a work table with a desk top computer.
Luthor's casket lies on a table, hooked to scientific
equipment. A tense GRETCHEN KELLY works at an electronic
board. NIGEL ST. JOHN, Luthor's former Manservant, dressed
all in black, watches over her shoulder.
GRETCHEN
His vital signs are fluctuating
wildly. It's been a struggle ever
since that fiasco in the crypt.
NIGEL
I hope I haven't made this trip for
nothing.
GRETCHEN
Gee Nigel, your concern for Lex is
overwhelming.
NIGEL
Mister Luthor did not hire me for
my congeniality. (X)
Gretchen eyes a monitor, then frantically flips more (X)
buttons and switches on the electronic equipment.
NIGEL (CONT'D)
What are you doing?
GRETCHEN
I've got to stabilize his electro-
magnetic field, otherwise we're
going to lose him.
(CONTINUED)
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1 CONTINUED: 1
At the toss of one final switch, a BRIGHT BLUE GLOW emanates
from the casket then fades. Nigel and Gretchen's eyes go to
a monitor. The GREEN PULSING LINE suddenly goes FLAT. She
frantically hits more buttons, then desperate, rushes to the
casket, and frantically fumbles with a latch. (X)
GRETCHEN (CONT'D)
No! Lex! No! (X)
Nigel approaches, holds her by the arms to steady and calm (X)
her down.
NIGEL
It's over Gretchen. (X)
She looks into his eyes a beat, then finally accepting it's (X)
over, all the strength goes out of her.
GRETCHEN
Oh, no...
NIGEL
It was a noble experiment.
2 ANOTHER ANGLE 2
They stand a beat, somberly looking down into the casket as (X)
Gretchen gently caresses it. Suddenly, an arm CRASHES
through the top and sticks straight up. Shocked, Gretchen
and Nigel recoil, then Gretchen raises the lid.
Slowly the figure of LEX LUTHOR rises up out of the goo to a
sitting position. Bare chested, dark circles around his
eyes, hair askew, a demonic expression on his face. He
looks at Gretchen, then at Nigel, then at his surroundings.
GRETCHEN
(awed)
Lex...
NIGEL
I can't believe it.
His arms suddenly fly out and grab them. He pulls their
surprised faces close to his lips.
LUTHOR
(a maniacal whisper)
Believe it.
FADE OUT.
_END OF TEASE_
--page break--
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_ACT ONE_
FADE IN:
2A EXT. CLARK'S APARTMENT TERRACE - NIGHT 2A
A glittering night sky, romantic music. LOIS and CLARK,
dressed to kill, step onto the terrace, each holding a glass
of champagne and move to the rail taking in the view. It's
what every Internet user wants to see.
Clark sneaks a sidelong glance at Lois, then faces her. He
takes a deep breath, then...
CLARK
Lois... There's something I've been
wanting to say...
LOIS
You don't have to say it, Clark.
(turns to him)
I know what you're thinking.
She takes his glass, lays it aside with hers, then looks at
him. A beat, then she starts to lean in close for a kiss.
LOIS (CONT'D)
I've been thinking the same thing.
They get closer, the anticipation killing them.
CLARK
Lois...
Their lips are inches from each other. He hesitates.
LOIS
What are you waiting for?
Their lips are just about to meet when Lois speaks again.
ONLY THIS TIME, PERRY'S VOICE COMES OUT.
PERRY (O.S.)
We'll never get this paper out by
deadline!
SMASH CUT TO:
3 INT. DAILY PLANET BULLPEN - DAY - SAME TIME 3
Clark snaps out of his daydream at his desk and finds PERRY (X)
standing over him.
CLARK
Huh? (X)
(CONTINUED)
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3 CONTINUED: 3
PERRY
I said we'll never get this paper
out by deadline.
(walking off) (X)
I want everyone's stories on my (X)
desk in ten minutes! (X)
Clark glances across the bullpen and sees Lois at the (X)
coffee area. He hesitates a beat, then heads for her. (X)
4 OMITTED 4
5 AT COFFEE AREA 5
Lois puts milk in her coffee as Clark approaches.
CLARK
Uh Lois... I wanted to ask you
something...
LOIS
I'm not going to like it, am I.
CLARK
What makes you say that?
LOIS
You've got that tone in your voice,
you know, that people get when
they're uncomfortable. Like when
they want to borrow your car, or
money, or clothes...
CLARK
Okay, you got me. I want to borrow
your clothes.
LOIS
I bet you'd look real cute in black
chiffon.
She starts for her desk, Clark following.
CLARK
Lois, what I want to say is...
LOIS
I know what you want Clark.
CLARK
You do?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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5 CONTINUED: 5
LOIS
(at her desk)
I know you a lot better than you
think.
She turns to him. They stare at each other a beat.
LOIS (CONT'D)
How much do you need?
CLARK
(incredulous)
What? Lois I don't want money.
LOIS
Clark, you don't have to be
embarrassed. That's what friends
are for. Just tell me...
CLARK
(frustrated, he blurts
out)
Lois, I want to go out with you!
LOIS
(stunned)
What?
He shakes his head in frustration. Lois takes a beat for it
to sink in, then...
LOIS (CONT'D)
(guarded)
You're asking me out?
CLARK
Yes! You know.... like on a date?
LOIS
(beat, then)
A date? You mean a real date? Like
where I take out my best perfume,
the one I bought after seeing 'Love
Affair', the good one not the
remake, and put a dab behind my
knee, even though I have no idea
why?
CLARK
Yeah... I guess that's what I'm
saying.
Lois looks at him, then slowly sinks into her chair.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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5 CONTINUED: 2 5
LOIS
Well... I... I'm not sure what to
say.
CLARK
Most people either pick yes or no.
LOIS
Well, it's not that easy. I mean
it's easy for you because you've
already had time to think about it.
You've had a chance to plan what
you wanted to say... and what
you'd say depending on what I'd say
back... and...
CLARK
Lois... I'm asking you on a date,
not to negotiate nuclear
disarmament.
LOIS
Well... there are a lot of things (X)
to consider. Our partnership, our
friendship, our relationship with
the people in the office. What I'd
wear.
CLARK
Lois. Don't over analyze it. Just (X)
go with your feelings.
Before she can respond, JIMMY enters, carrying a package.
JIMMY
This just came for you, C.K.
Lois and Clark exchange a look, frustrated by the
interruption.
JIMMY (CONT'D)
(unaware)
It says it's from the FBI.
As Clark opens the package...
LOIS
Who do you know at the FBI?
CLARK
Roger Templeton. We met when I was
in Washington.
He pulls out a black and white 8x10 and a thin file folder
with a note attached.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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5 CONTINUED: 3 5
CLARK (CONT'D)
'Dear Clark. Thought you might
find this interesting... I
Lois takes the photo as Jimmy crowds close for a look.
6 INSERT - SURVEILLANCE PHOTO 6
A shot of Nigel and Gretchen sitting in a restaurant. She's
handing him a matchbook.
7 RESUME SCENE 7
LOIS
Clark! That's the woman who stole
Lex's body!
JIMMY
Who's the guy?
CLARK
Nigel St. John. He used to be
Luthor's personal assistant.
As Jimmy and Lois marvel at the photo, Clark surreptitiously
SUPERSPEEDS through the thin file. He finishes, a grim look
on his face. Covering, he returns to the first page thru...
CLARK (CONT'D)
Get this. They've identified the
woman as Gretchen Kelly. She was (X)
Luthor's doctor. (X)
LOIS
(still studying photo)
That might explain her fascination
with Lex's body.
CLARK
That's not all. Turns out Nigel (X)
was more than Luthor's Mr.
Belvedere. He was an agent with (X)
Her Majesty's Secret Service who
turned bad. (X)
LOIS
(eyeing report)
It says this picture was taken
recently in Metropolis. And the
agent who took the photo has
disappeared.
She and Clark exchange a look, then something in the photo
catches Clark's eye. He activates his MICROVISION.
--page break--
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8 CLARK'S POV - MICROVISION 8
There's writing on the matchbook Gretchen is handing to
Nigel. It reads "Sheldon Bender. 1605 Bessolo Boulevard."
9 RESUME SCENE 9
CLARK
Uh... maybe Sheldon Bender knows
something.
JIMMY
Luthor's attorney? Why him?
CLARK
Well... it's just... God knows
everything, and attorneys think
they're God.
LOIS
(re: photo)
Jimmy, show this to Perry and tell
him we're on it.
Jimmy nods, takes the photo and exits. A beat, then...
LOIS (CONT'D)
Clark... about the date...
CLARK
It's okay. Take your time. We can
talk about it later.
Lois nods. As Clark heads off to his desk to get his coat,
Lois stares after him, conflicted.
CUT TO:
10 INT. UNDERGROUND LAIR - DAY 10
Luthor, now dressed in denim work shirt and black jeans,
furiously hammers on a computer keyboard, his face dark and
ominous. Gretchen stands nearby as Nigel cleans a HAND
CROSSBOW.
LUTHOR
(eyeing screen)
It's gone! That weasel Bender
swindled me out of my entire
fortune!!
GRETCHEN
Lex, you should be resting. This
can wait.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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10 CONTINUED: 10
NIGEL
What about the Swiss bank accounts?
LUTHOR
(hammers more keys)
Empty!!
(a beat, then quietly)
I'm broke.
He rises from the computer, dazed.
LUTHOR (CONT'D)
Death I could deal with, Nigel.
But to be without money, without (X)
power... that's something I wasn't
prepared for.
NIGEL
Knowing you sir, I'm sure it's just
a temporary condition.
LUTHOR
The money perhaps, but true power (X)
lies in the possession of
Kryptonite. Until I find it, I'm
nothing.
(and then)
Well, first things first. Let's
arrange a meeting with Mister (X)
Bender.
NIGEL
Of course, sir.
LUTHOR
And you can drop the 'sir,' Nigel. (X)
There's no need for facades
anymore. Look at us. We are what (X)
we are.
NIGEL
And what's that?
LUTHOR
Ordinary street fighters. Just
like the old days. (X)
Nigel smiles as Gretchen puts her arms affectionately (X)
around Lex from behind.
GRETCHEN
I've never thought there was
anything ordinary about you, Lex.
He moves to a mirror and stares at his reflection.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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10 CONTINUED: 2 10
LUTHOR
Thank you my dear. You're right. (X)
There really isn't.
Lex sighs and runs his fingers through his hair. A LARGE
CLUMP comes out.
LUTHOR (CONT'D)
What the... ?
Now he runs both hands through his hair. Two more clumps (X)
come out.
LUTHOR (CONT'D)
Gretchen! My hair's falling out!
As she nears him, he whirls, grabbing her by the shoulders.
LUTHOR (CONT'D)
What did you do to me?!
GRETCHEN
(frightened)
Lex, your body went through a
tremendous ordeal. You're bound to
experience some temporary side (X)
effects. You need to rest.
He releases her then turns back to the mirror. He runs both
hands through his hair again. More clumps come out.
LUTHOR
Shave it off.
Gretchen hesitates.
LUTHOR (CONT'D)
Don't just stand there. I said
shave it off!
As he moves to a chair and settles in, she picks up a (X)
scissor out of her medical bag. As she begins cutting his (X)
hair...
LUTHOR (CONT'D)
Oh, Nigel... do me a favor. Find (X)
out whatever you can about Lois
Lane.
At the mention of Lois, Gretchen reacts, "inadvertently"
poking Luthor's scalp with the scissors.
LUTHOR (CONT'D)
Ow! It's a good thing you're not (X)
a surgeon.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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10 CONTINUED: 4 10
GRETCHEN
(tightly)
Sorry, Lex.
As Gretchen resumes her cutting, and Lex's hair falls... (X)
CUT TO:
11 EXT. METROPOLIS BOULEVARD - DAY 11
A brass sign on a building reads "Law offices of Sheldon
Bender". SHELDON BENDER, looking appropriately arrogant,
exits the building, reading over some legal papers. He
ignores a HOMELESS MAN who roots through a concrete litter
can on the sidewalk. At the curb rests an ND van.
11A ANOTHER ANGLE 11A
As Bender starts down the sidewalk, the homeless man, RAMIN,
rushes up and forces Bender toward the van.
BENDER
Hey, what are you... ?
The side door of the van suddenly slides open revealing
Gretchen holding a gun leveled at Bender.
GRETCHEN
Hello Bender.
As Bender's eyes widen, Ramin forces him into the van as...
11B OMIT 11B
11C ANOTHER ANGLE 11C
Lois and Clark round a nearby corner, spot Bender being
forced into the van a dozen yards away.
LOIS
Clark! That's Bender!
CLARK
I'm call the police! Stay here!
He disappears around a corner, pulling at his tie. Lois
looks back at the van as it peels away from the curb.
--page break--
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12 EXT. METROPOLIS INTERSECTION - DAY - SECONDS LATER 12
The van stops at a light. Superman LANDS on the street
right behind it just as the light changes and the van BURNS
RUBBER. Superman grabs the van from the back and digs in.
The van pulls him along a few feet, the engine WHINING IN
PROTEST as he slows it down. SMOKE pours from underneath,
THEN SOMETHING FINALLY POPS and the van stops.
Superman pulls the side door open. The van is completely
empty! Superman stares incredulously, then the CAMERA WHIP
PANS BACK TO THE INTERSECTION, FOCUSING ON A MANHOLE COVER.
A pair of EYES peer out, then the cover is lowered back into
place.
CUT TO:
13 INT. UNDERGROUND LAIR - DAY 13
Gretchen descends the ladder followed by Bender and Ramin.
14 ANOTHER ANGLE 14
Ramin shoves Bender ahead of him deeper into-the lair.
BENDER
Hey! Watch the suit.
He turns back to find himself face to face with Nigel.
BENDER (CONT'D)
(false bravado)
Who are you people? Do you
realize... ?
NIGEL
Shut up. (X)
BENDER
If you're with Intergang...
LUTHOR (O.S.)
(from shadows) (X)
What's Intergang?
GRETCHEN
A new crime organization in
Metropolis.
NIGEL
Just a group of thugs. All
substance, no style.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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14 CONTINUED: 14
LUTHOR (O.S.)
Didn't take long for the jackals to
move in.
BENDER
(peering into shadows)
Look, whoever you are, you can't...
LUTHOR (O.S.)
Yes I can!
Lex steps from the shadows, now TOTALLY BALD. He gets
within inches of Bender's face. Bender goes white with
terror as he recognizes him.
BENDER
(a whisper)
L... Lex?
LUTHOR
Luthor. Your worst nightmare. (X)
TIME CUT TO:
15 INT. UNDERGROUND LAIR - LATER 15
Bender's hands and feet are bound. Lex holds the terrified
man prone, his face hanging over the edge of the culvert
where a dozen hungry rats scurry about. Nigel tosses meaty
ribs into the pit which the rats devour thru...
LUTHOR
A billion dollars. Where is it? (X)
BENDER
It's tied up. Real estate, (X)
foreign investments. I could give
you a few thousand now, but...
LUTHOR
Wrong answer, Bender.
BENDER
Look, I know people in Intergang.
Maybe I can talk them into bringing
you in.
NIGEL
Oh, sorry. Wrong answer again
Mister Bender.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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15 CONTINUED: 15
LUTHOR
You know Gretchen, these rats have (X)
a voracious appetite.
GRETCHEN
(mock concern)
But will they eat one of their own?
BENDER
Please, Lex. I'll get it back. I
promise you.
LUTHOR
(to rats)
Bon appetite.
As Lex is about to toss him into the moat...
BENDER
Kryptonite! I can get you
Kryptonite!
Luthor stops. He lays him down on the floor.
BENDER (CONT'D)
I know who has it.
NIGEL
Who? (X)
BENDER
If I tell you, you'll kill me.
LUTHOR
(to Nigel) (X)
He's a thief, not a moron.
(to Bender)
How do you know about Kryptonite?
BENDER
From Mrs. Cox. I'm her attorney.
Look, I know someone. I can get it
for you.
Luthor considers, then motions to Ramin. As he unties
Bender, Luthor leans down to Bender's face.
LUTHOR
If you cross me again Bender, I'll (X)
cut open your chest and sew a rat (X)
up inside. (X)
Off Luthor's piercing stare...
CUT TO:
--page break--
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16 INT. DAILY PLANET BULLPEN - NIGHT #1 16
Lois and Clark are at Clark's desk.
LOIS
Superman told me the van was
operated by remote control.
CLARK
Well, the police lab's going over
it now. Maybe they'll turn up
something else.
(and then) (X)
Why do suppose someone would
kidnap Bender?
LOIS
Well, it can't be for money. Who'd
pay ransom for a lawyer?
Clark's PHONE RINGS. He answers.
CLARK
Clark Kent...
A beat, then he shoots an uncomfortable look at Lois.
CLARK (CONT'D)
Do I want them? Well... can you
hang on a minute?
(cups the phone)
Uh... this ticket broker's got two
of the last tickets for Pearl Jam (X)
tomorrow night... would you like to
go?
LOIS
Oh, right... the date thing.
(and then)
What about Mayson?
CLARK
(deflecting)
--The guy's only got two tickets.
LOIS
Clark...
CLARK
I'm asking _you_ out, Lois.
LOIS
(beat, then)
Fair enough. But this is a big
step. I mean, we work together.
What happens if... you know... it
bombs.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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16 CONTINUED: 16
CLARK
We'll always be friends. (X)
They share a beat, then Clark reacts to the SOUND of the
caller yelling on the phone.
CLARK (CONT'D)
Yeah, I'm still here. I know... we
both need an answer.
He looks at Lois, who takes a beat, then...
LOIS
Okay.
Clark smiles, then, into phone...
CLARK
Okay, I'll take them.
(and then)
How much?! Each?! (X)
(off Lois' look) (X)
No, no that's... reasonable. (X)
Okay, thanks.
He hangs up, looks at Lois. An uncomfortable beat, then... (X)
CLARK
So.
LOIS
So.
They're bailed out when Jimmy approaches, carrying a report.
JIMMY
Uh... am I interrupting something?
LOIS/CLARK
(too quickly)
No!
Jimmy eyes them a beat, then...
JIMMY
It's okay guys, I'm not the
principal. I just thought you'd
like to know we got a copy of the
lab report on that van. They found
a trap door in the floor.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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16 CONTINUED: 2 16
LOIS
So that's how they got Bender out
of the van without anyone seeing
them.
CLARK
Magic always has an explanation.
LOIS
Anything else?
JIMMY
It's registered to some guy in Park
Ridge. Cops have him downtown
right now.
LOIS
(to Clark)
You start on the story, I'll go to
the police station. Oh, and as
long as I'm out, I can pick up
those..
(then, mindful of Jimmy)
... _things_ we need for that...
thing we talked about.
CLARK
No, it's out of your way. I'll
just send a runner.
She nods, heads for the elevators. Jimmy watches after her
a beat, then grins knowingly at Clark.
CLARK
What?
JIMMY
Nothin'. I didn't say nothin'.
He doesn't have to. His grin says it all.
CUT TO:
17 EXT. METROPOLIS POLICE STATION - NIGHT 17
Lois exits the building. As she approaches the corner, she
comes upon an old, GRAY-HAIRED MAN in a wheelchair.
OLD MAN
Excuse me miss. Would you help an
old man across the street?
LOIS
Of course.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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17 CONTINUED: 17
As she pushes him into the street, he looks up at her.
OLD MAN
Say, aren't you... that woman who
almost married Lex Luthor?
LOIS
Uh... yes.
OLD MAN
Lois Lane, that's right. Tell me,
what was that fella Luthor like?
LOIS
Well, he was uh... very magnetic.
Very charming. But a very
dangerous criminal.
She pushes him onto the sidewalk. He looks into her eyes.
OLD MAN
Ah... but I hear you young women
today like those bad boy types.
LOIS
(uncomfortable)
Well, I don't know if that's
true... although I suppose it can
be appealing... at times, but...
She finally looks him straight in the eyes. Something about
him unnerves her.
LOIS (CONT'D)
If you'll excuse me, I'm late for
an appointment.
As she walks off, unsure exactly what it is that's bothering
her, Nigel steps out of the shadows. He approaches the
wheelchair and begins to push. Now we discover it's Luthor.
LUTHOR
She's more beautiful than ever.
NIGEL
What about Gretchen?
LUTHOR
What about her? She's my
physician. She doesn't inspire
me. (X)
Nigel cocks his head, shrugs. Then...
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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17 CONTINUED: 2 17
NIGEL
Have you considered that Miss Lane
may not come so easily this time?
LUTHOR
'If I cannot prove a lover, to
entertain these fair well-spoken
days, I am determined to prove a
villain.'
NIGEL
(admiring) (X)
Richard the Third.
LUTHOR
My hero. And like Richard, I will
not be denied. I'll give her the
chance to come willingly, but if
she won't, I'll take her by force.
NIGEL
After you get the Kryptonite.
LUTHOR
(smiling)
Of course.
FADE OUT.
_END OF ACT ONE_
--page break--
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_ACT TWO_
FADE IN:
18 INT. PERRY'S OFFICE - NIGHT 18
Clark and Lois sit across from Perry. (X)
LOIS
The police said the owner of the (X)
van loaned it to a friend of his. (X)
An ex-can named Ramin Tarbush.
(and then)
I talked to his parole officer. He
hasn't seen Tarbush for weeks. But
he gave me a description. It's an
exact match with the kidnapper.
CLARK
(to Lois)
Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
LOIS
Bobby Bigmouth.
PERRY
What in blazes is a Bobby Bigmouth?
CLARK
One of our street sources. If
somebody hiccups in this town, (X)
Bobby knows about it.
19 INT. DAILY PLANET BULLPEN - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 19
As Lois and Clark exit Perry's office...
LOIS
Give me two minutes to clean up.
I'll meet you at the elevators.
As Lois heads OS, Jimmy spots Clark, approaches.
JIMMY
Hey C.K... so you and Lois are
going on a date, huh?
CLARK
Listen, Jimmy. Do me favor? Don't
give Lois a hard time about it,
okay? You know her. She won't
find it funny.
(CONTINUED)
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JIMMY
I'm not going to razz her. I think
it's cool you two are going out.
CLARK
But she won't think it's 'cool' if
everyone knows. So keep a tight
lid on it, okay?
JIMMY
(nods, then)
So where you takin' her?
CLARK
Pearl Jam concert. (X)
JIMMY
No way! Those tickets cost like a
million bucks.
CLARK
(knowingly)
Each.
JIMMY
You going to hang out in the mosh
pit?
CLARK
What's the mosh pit?
JIMMY
(enthusiastically)
It's great. It's that area right
in front of the stage. Everyone
crowds in real close, you can't
hardly see or breathe, the music's
so loud you don't know what they're
singing, and then if you're lucky,
you get lifted up and passed over
everyone's heads to the back.
CLARK
That would be lucky.
JIMMY
No, the point is to make your way
to the front again. It's really a
blast.
Clark eyes him doubtfully a beat, then...
CLARK
You know, I never felt old until
right this minute.
(CONTINUED)
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Off Jimmy's smile...
DISSOLVE TO:
20 OMITTED 20
20A INT. RESTAURANT KITCHEN - NIGHT 20A
BOBBY BIGMOUTH, dressed in a stained chef's outfit, works
alone at a grill, a KITCHEN HELPER in the b.g. He puts a
TUNA SALAD PLATE on the pass window, then, glancing around
surreptitiously, he grabs a BIG WAD off the mound of tuna,
stuffs it in his mouth, then re-shapes the mound with his
hands.
LOIS (O.S.)
Bobby? (X)
21 ANOTHER ANGLE REVEALS 21
Lois and Clark entering the kitchen through a nearby door.
BOBBY BIGMOUTH
(mouth full)
Hey. If it ain't the lovebirds.
LOIS
(to Clark, peeved)
Did you tell him?
BOBBY BIGMOUTH
Naw, I got it from his ticket
broker. He's a barracuda in
business but a romantic at heart.
(wipes his mouth)
So, you two excited?
CLARK
Bobby, we're not here to talk
about... (X)
BOBBY BIGMOUTH
I'm so happy for you kids. I want
you to know, a lot of people are
pulling for this to work out.
LOIS
What people?
(CONTINUED)
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BOBBY BIGMOUTH
What? You think it's a big secret (X)
that Clark here's been mooning over
you?
CLARK
I wouldn't say mooning... exactly.
Bobby returns to the grill and starts rolling grilled
sausages into some hot pancakes.
BOBBY BIGMOUTH
I love bein' in love. There's no
feeling like it in the world.
(second thought)
Except maybe a really full stomach.
He takes a big bite off the end of one of the sausages, then
rolls it into a pancake. He notices Lois and Clark's look.
BOBBY BIGMOUTH (CONT'D)
I love it when we're pushing 'pigs
in a blanket.'
He lays the order up on the pass table. As he continues to (X)
pick food from various places... (X)
CLARK
Bobby, do you know an ex-con named
Ramin Tarbush? (X)
BOBBY BIGMOUTH
Of course. Last I heard, he was (X)
living on the street and getting
his meals at the homeless shelter
on Union Street. They got good
food there, considering.
Bobby picks up a carton of milk and takes a swig, then... (X)
BOBBY BIGMOUTH (CONT'D)
Aw, where are my manners?
(offering it to them)
Anybody thirsty?
They politely shake their heads. As Bobby preps an (X)
omelette, he stuffs his face with a wad of each ingredient. (X)
LOIS
(sotto, to Clark)
This isn't an all-you-can-eat
place. It's an all-he-_doesn't_-
eat place.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS (CONT'D)
(and then)
Listen, Bobby, we've gotta go.
Thanks.
They head out as he waves and says an unintelligible 'take
it easy.'
CUT TO:
22 INT. JAIL CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY #2 22
Bender, Nigel and Luthor sit around a conference table. Lex
wears dark sunglasses and a hat. A door opens and a guard
leads in a grim ROLLIE VALE, dressed in prison garb, a
number across his breast pocket. The Guard exits. Vale
settles in a seat across the table from them, then...
VALE
You Bender?
(Bender nods)
Who are these bozos?
BENDER
I caution you on your choice of
words, Mr. Vale.
VALE
Oh yeah? In case you haven't
noticed, I'm in prison. What are
you gonna do? Charge me with being
rude?
LUTHOR
Of course not, Mr. Vale. I'll
simply have you killed.
Luthor removes his hat and glasses thru...
VALE
Oh really. You and what...
(then, astonished)
Luthor! How... ?
LUTHOR
There are things in heaven and (X)
earth not foreseen in your (X)
philosophy Mr. Vale. (X)
Vale takes a beat, gathering his prison bravado, then he
leans back in his chair.
(CONTINUED)
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VALE
Sure. Okay. So what happened?
Forget to bring your hair with you
when you came back from the dead?
Nigel tenses, Bender cringes, but Luthor smiles.
LUTHOR
That's funny. That's very funny.
As everyone relaxes, Luthor suddenly LASHES OUT, GRABBING
VALE by the neck, and pulls him across the table.
LUTHOR (CONT'D)
You're in no position to be funny,
Mister Vale.
Vale grabs Luthor's arm with his left hand and SLAMS it down
onto the table. A shocked Luthor winces.
VALE
And you're in no position to put
your hands on me, Mister Luthor.
As they eye him stunned, he releases Luthor then pulls up
his sleeve revealing a metallic arm. They stare amazed.
VALE (CONT'D)
Robotic. I had to replace the one
my thimble brained cyborg crushed.
He settles in his chair.
LUTHOR
That cyborg was powered by
Kryptonite. Stolen from Lexlabs by
your brother. I want it back.
BENDER
Ah... what my client is saying...
VALE
I know what he's saying.
(to Luthor)
Unless you got something I want
skinhead, this meeting's over.
LUTHOR
What is it you want? (X)
VALE
Half a million dollars and my
freedom.
(CONTINUED)
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BENDER
You've got an arm that can bend
steel. Why haven't you broken out
of here?
NIGEL
(condescending)
Perhaps counsellor, because bullets
can still pierce his chest.
LUTHOR
So. Money and your freedom for the
Kryptonite. Do we have a deal?
Vale eyes him then rises and starts for the exit. He stops
at the door.
VALE
Sure, we have a deal. And you know
where to find me. (X)
Vale exits. A nervous Bender eyes them, then... (X)
BENDER
Lex, whatever you're planning, I (X)
shouldn't hear about it.
LUTHOR
Hear about it? You're going to be
part of it.
As Bender reacts, Luthor turns to Nigel.
LUTHOR (CONT'D)
But we're going to need a diversion
to get the equipment we need. And
I know the perfect sacrificial
lamb.
CUT TO:
23 INT. PERRY'S OFFICE - DAY 23
Perry enters, engrossed in some copy. As he heads for his
desk Jimmy pokes his head in.
JIMMY
I'm making a donut run, Chief.
Need anything?
PERRY
No, but thanks for asking.
(CONTINUED)
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Jimmy exits as Perry slides into his chair and immediately
realizes something is wrong. It's been noticeably lowered.
PERRY (CONT'D)
Aw, who's been playing with my
chair?
He reaches down to raise the lift when he spots a WIRE
attached to it. Fingering it, he leans over and follows it
to the other end... and-finds a BOMB ATTACKED TO THE
UNDERSIDE OF HIS CHAIR! Perry slowly sits upright, then
spots a note sitting on his computer keyboard. In block
letters it reads "ONE SMALL MOVE AND KABOOM."
PERRY
Jimmy...
Jimmy pokes his head in.
PERRY (CONT'D)
I do need something.
JIMMY
What's that, Chief?
Perry holds the note up for Jimmy to see.
PERRY
Help.
FADE OUT.
_END OF ACT TWO_
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_ACT THREE_
FADE IN:
24 INT. DAILY PLANET LOBBY - DAY 24
Lois sips coffee from a styrofoam cup as she eyes a rack of
magazines. She holds the cup in her teeth as she picks up a
copy of "MODERN RELATIONSHIPS".
25 INSERT MAGAZINE 25
A blurb trumpets the feature inside: "What Men Really Want."
26 RESUME SCENE 26
She glances around then starts reading it. After a beat we
realize this is someone's POV.
27 ANOTHER ANGLE REVEALS 27
Lex, hovering near the coffee counter, wearing shades and a
baseball cap, eyeing Lois as he "reads" a paper. As Clark
enters and approaches Lois, a sour look crosses his face.
28 AT MAGAZINE STAND 28
Lois spots Clark approaching and quickly slaps the magazine
back on the shelf and snatches the cup out of her teeth.
CLARK
Hi.
LOIS
Hi.
There's an awkward moment, then...
LOIS (CONT'D)
Oh... this is exactly what's wrong
with us going out.
CLARK
All I said was 'hi.'
LOIS
Exactly. Except a dozen thoughts
just ran through my head during
that 'hi.' Is my make-up okay? Do
I smell good? Do I have coffee
breath?
(CONTINUED)
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Clark just looks at her, confused...
LOIS (CONT'D)
And if I have all those thoughts
with just a 'hi', what's going to
happen when we start using words
with more than one syllable?
CLARK
(sniffs coffee cup)
What did they put in here this
morning?
LOIS
Clark, I guess what I'm saying
is... I'm afraid things will change
if we start dating.
CLARK
(beat,then)
if it makes you feel any better... (X)
I'm afraid too.
They share a moment, then...
LOIS
(relieved)
I'm glad you said that. Thanks.
As they head for the elevators...
LOIS (CONT'D)
Did you check the shelter again
this morning?
CLARK
Yeah. Ramin's still a no show.
But the director said held call us
if he comes in.
Suddenly, a heavily equipped bomb squad team races into the
by led by the BOMB SQUAD LEADER.
BOMB SQUAD LEADER
We've got an emergency in this
building! I need everyone outside!
As people in the lobby hurry for the revolving doors, the
Leader passes Lois.
LOIS
What is it?
BOMB SQUAD LEADER
Just get outside ma'am!
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS
Clark.
(but Clark's gone)
Clark?!
As she's herded out by Police Officers, CAMERA picks up Lex
eyeing her with a satisfied smile.
CUT TO:
29 INT. PERRY'S OFFICE - DAY - MOMENTS LATER 29
Perry sits stiffly in his chair, unmoving. The Bomb squad
Leader lies at his feet, examining the explosive. Other
officers stand nearby.
PERRY
Is it real?
BOMB SQUAD LEADER
Oh yeah. It's a real pressure
bomb. Crudely made, but real.
When you sat down you engaged the
detonator. So if you get the urge
to stand up and do a jig, fight it.
PERRY
Can you disarm it?
BOMB SQUAD LEADER
I think so.
(reaches for his bag)
I've just got to figure out which
wire to cut.
As he withdraws a small wire cutter, there's the familiar
WHOOSH and Superman enters his office.
PERRY
Superman...
He nods at Perry, then kneels next to the officer.
SUPERMAN
Do you need any help?
On the floor, the Bomb Squad Leader separates a RED WIRE
from the others.
BOMB SQUAD LEADER
Nope. I found what I wanted.
He carefully SNAPS the wire in two. Immediately the LED
timer flashes ":60" and starts to count down.
(CONTINUED)
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BOMB SQUAD LEADER
Oh no... I underestimated this (X)
guy. He built in a back-up firing
mechanism.
PERRY
What's that mean!?
BOMB SQUAD LEADER
(rising)
It means we've got less than a
minute to clear this whole
building.
SUPERMAN
(points O.S.)
Officer, clear a path to that
window!
An officer does as Superman steps behind Perry's chair,
grabbing the underside.
SUPERMAN (CONT'D)
Just hang on, Mr. White.
As Superman LIFTS the chair and Perry up with one hand...
SMASH CUT TO:
30 EXT. METROPOLIS SKY - DAY - SECONDS LATER (STOCK) 30
Perry holds on for dear life as Superman flies him and the
chair over the city.
PERRY
Nice view from here. Wish I was in
a better mood to enjoy it.
Superman eyes the digital readout. Twelve seconds and
counting down.
SUPERMAN
I had hoped to put you down some (X)
place deserted, but I don't think (X)
we're going to make it. So...
thanks for flying with us.
And with that, Superman tips the chair over. Perry tumbles
out with a SCREAM.
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He SCREAMS as the bomb explodes above him. But he's far
enough away that he only feels the heat. After a beat,
Superman FLIES INTO FRAME and catches him.
PERRY
Now that's what I call turbulence.
DISSOLVE TO:
32 INT. PERRY'S OFFICE - DAY 32
Perry moves about his office checking in and under things
for possible bombs. Lois rests against his desk.
PERRY
Some yahoo probably read something
in the Planet they didn't like.
It's the risk any editor runs.
LOIS
Perry, it's awfully coincidental
that Nigel St. John, a former spy, (X)
is back in town and suddenly, this (X)
happens. (X)
PERRY
Aw, Lois. Stop being so paranoid.
CLARK
(entering)
Guess who suddenly reappeared? (X)
Sheldon Bender. He's claiming the (X)
kidnaping was a prank by some old
fraternity brothers.
LOIS
Chief, my instincts say all this (X)
stuff with Bender and this bomb is
connected to Nigel and Gretchen
Kelly.
PERRY
Then what are you two standing here
for?
As Lois and Clark start for the door, Jimmy enters.
JIMMY
Hey, guess what. The bomb squad's (X)
headquarters was robbed while they
were defusing you. Took some
plastic explosives and a remote
control triggering mechanism.
(CONTINUED)
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The news disappoints Perry. He finally stops checking the
office.
PERRY
So I was some kind of diversion?
JIMMY
Kinda cheapens it somehow, doesn't
it?
Lois and Clark exchange a look.
LOIS CLARK
I'll take Bender, You take Bender,
you take the bomb I'll take the
squad. bomb squad.
JIMMY
(as they exit)
I think that's the first time
they've ever agreed on anything.
PERRY
A budding romance will do that to
you.
JIMMY
Wha... How did _you_ know?
PERRY
Son, I'm not the editor of a major
newspaper because I can yodel.
CUT TO:
33 EXT. BENDER'S BUILDING - NIGHT #2 - LATER 33(X)
Lois hurries OUT of the building. As she quickly moves down
The sidewalk, the old man in the wheelchair she met earlier
suddenly rolls out from an alley into her path.
OLD MAN
Oh, sorry.
("recognizing" her)
Well, it's Lois Lane. Imagine my
luck. Meeting you twice in two (X)
days. I have something for you. (X)
She hesitates. (X)
OLD MAN (CONT'D)
Information about Lex Luthor. (X)
(CONTINUED)
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He rolls his wheelchair backward into the alley, then
beckons her. She's still hesitant. (X)
OLD MAN (CONT'D)
And the woman who stole his body.
Now she's intrigued. She cautiously follows him several
yards into the shadows.
LOIS
Who are you?
OLD MAN
Do you know the story of the
Phoenix?
LOIS
Of course. The sacred bird that
was reborn, rising from its own
ashes.
On the word reborn, he slowly rises from the wheelchair. (X)
He removes his hat and make-up thru... (X)
LUTHOR (X)
When I was a little boy my mother (X)
told me that story. I always liked (X)
the part where he came back from (X)
the dead. (X)
(now fully revealed) (X)
It's good to see you again, Lois. (X)
Stunned, she eyes him, then lets out a GASP. He steps
closer to her. So many thoughts race through her mind she
just stares, speechless.
LUTHOR (CONT'D) (X)
Did you think I wouldn't come back (X)
for you? (X)
(and then) (X)
Lois, I've lost everything. My (X)
fortune, my reputation... (X)
everything but my feeling for you. (X)
He puts his hands on her arms. She stiffens. (X)
LUTHOR (CONT'D) (X)
We must take the miracle of my (X)
resurrection as a sign that even (X)
death can't keep us apart. (X)
LOIS
(a hoarse whisper)
Lex... how... how did this... ?
(CONTINUED)
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LUTHOR
Never question a miracle. We're (X)
together again and that's all that
matters. (X)
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS
No, I... I could never... I mean...
LUTHOR
I know in your eyes I've fallen (X)
from grace. But surely a creature
of such abundant benevolence would
allow me the chance to redeem
myself.
LOIS
I... there's no... I don't have
those feelings for you any more.
LUTHOR
I don't believe it. (X)
LOIS
Lex after everything you've
done how could you expect ... ?
LUTHOR
Yes, I've done terrible things.
But I did them for you. Provoked (X)
by the blinding light of your
beauty. If you can't forgive me...
(pulls out a cell phone)
...turn me over to the police. If I
can't have you, my life is not
worth living.
She eyes him conflicted. But she can't take the phone.
LUTHOR (CONT'D)
You _do_ have feelings for me.
LOIS
No!
(and then)
Maybe... I just feel you've
suffered enough.
She takes several steps backwards then turns and hurries out
of the alley casting one last look back. As we hold on Lex'
devious smile, RACK FOCUS to Gretchen in the background
shadows, a venomous expression on her face.
CUT TO:
34 INT. DAILY PLANET CONFERENCE ROOM - NIGHT - LATER 34(X)
A still shaken Lois sits at the table. Clark, Perry and
Jimmy digest what she just told them.
(CONTINUED)
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PERRY
Great shades of Elvis.
JIMMY
Did Luthor say what he wanted? I
mean... besides you.
Lois shakes her head, then...
PERRY
Looks like Bender's your only solid
lead to finding Luthor.
LOIS
And he's 'in seclusion' on his
yacht. Supposedly he wants a break
from the press.
PERRY
Well he's not going to get it. I
want you two on him like flies to a
pest strip. Round the clock
surveillance.
CLARK
(wary)
Chief, when you say round the
clock, you don't mean...
PERRY
Starting tonight. You can set up (X)
camp at Ben Lombardo's place. He's
a buddy of mine. Keeps a little
hideaway for himself down near the
marina.
LOIS
(unhappily)
And you want us to start right
now? (X)
PERRY
You got something better to do?
Clark and Lois look at each other, then...
LOIS
I guess not.
PERRY
Good.
As Perry exits, a disappointed Clark withdraws the two
concert tickets and hands them to Jimmy.
(CONTINUED)
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CLARK
Enjoy.
JIMMY
Wow, thanks C.K.!
(and then)
This is definitely going to put me
over the top with Angela.
Off Lois and Clark's resigned smiles...
CUT TO:
35 INT. BEN LOMBARDO'S HIDEAWAY - NIGHT 35(X)
A small single apartment, decorated in tacky nautical motif.
Through an archway is a sleeping/dressing alcove separated
from the main area by a curtain. The only light comes from
a floor lamp. Clark and Lois, still in their work
clothes, (she's in a business suit) peer out a window at a
cabin cruiser in a slip across the way. Set up nearby is
audio and video surveillance equipment. Lois has binoculars
to her eyes.
CLARK
I don't believe this. Instead of
Pearl Jam we end up watching a
lawyer get ready for bed.
She lowers the binocs and turns to him.
LOIS
Well... maybe we could just pretend
this is our first date. Not that
I'd like this to be our actual
first date, I mean I'd prefer
something a little nicer, but just
so it's not a total loss... I mean
after all, you _did_ ask me and I
_did_ worry a lot about my answer
and I wouldn't want all that effort
to be for nothing... I mean...
(beat as he stares at
her)
I'm babbling, aren't I?
Clark nods. A beat, then...
CLARK
Look, let's just say we're on a
regular assignment and forget the
date part. Maybe we could do it
another time.
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS
Well... maybe we could say it's our
'almost first date.' Kind of like
a test run.
CLARK
(beat, then smiles)
Sure, why not?
An awkward smile then Lois moves to some cabinets and starts
looking through them...
LOIS
Let's see if Mister Lombardo has
anything here that would be
appropriate for an almost first
date.
Clark turns his attention back to the window. After a beat
Lois pulls out a bottle of champagne.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Hey, look. Too bad it's warm.
She moves to an under counter refrigerator and opens it.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Probably take forever to chill in
this tiny refrigerator.
She puts it in and closes the door.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Clark, I've got to get out of these
clothes. Yell if you see anything.
As she goes into the alcove and pulls the curtain across the
archway, Clark moves to the fridge and pulls out the
champagne bottle. Using his SUPERCOLD BREATH he chills it.
As he begins to open it he notices...
36 LOIS' SILHOUETTE 36
against the curtain across the doorway. She's undoing the
buttons on her blouse. Clark looks away, focusing on the
champagne bottle. As he starts to push the cork out, he
can't help himself and glances again at the curtain. Lois
is just slipping out of her blouse. Clark reacts, then...
37 THE CHAMPAGNE CORK 37
flies out of the bottle with SUPER FORCE and CAREENS around
the room.
(CONTINUED)
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Clark follows it with his eyes then sticks out his hand and
CATCHES IT just before it smacks a window. He composes
himself and grabs two glasses as Lois steps out in sweats.
He pours her a glass thru...
CLARK
Here you go.
LOIS
Whoa, how'd you get it cold so
fast?
CLARK
I uh... um...
As she turns to get a napkin, Clark seizes the opportunity
for a distraction and surreptitiously uses his HEAT VISION
to BLOW OUT THE LIGHT BULB IN THE FLOOR LAMP, PLUNGING THE
ROOM INTO DARKNESS.
CLARK (V.O.)
Oh-oh.
LOIS (V.O.)
There's another lamp next to the
sofa.
CLARK (V.O.)
I got it.
LOIS (V.O.)
No, it's okay, I'm closer.
We HEAR both of them move. Suddenly, the SOUND OF BODIES
TRIPPING OVER EACH OTHER, a YELP from Lois and a THUD. A
LIGHT GOES ON and we discover Clark on his back on the sofa,
his arm raised over his head, turning on a table lamp. Lois
lies on top of him, glass in hand, the champagne now all
over Clark's shirt. It's a very awkward moment. They're
torn between getting up and staying like this.
LOIS
Sorry.
CLARK
Ah, sure. No problem. I guess
it's my turn to change.
LOIS
Yeah. I guess.
They don't move for a beat, then....
LOIS (CONT'D)
I guess I better get up.
(CONTINUED)
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37 CONTINUED: 2 37
CLARK
Yeah. I guess so.
Still they don't move. A beat, then Lois finally gets up.
LOIS
I'll uh... pour us... some more
champagne.
CLARK
Good idea.
He slips away, stepping behind the curtain. As Lois crosses
the room she notices a large BURN MARK in the lamp shade
from Clark's heat vision.
LOIS
Wow. That must have been a very
defective bulb.
She moves to the counter. As she starts to pour more
champagne, she notices CLARK'S SILHOUETTE as he takes off
his shirt. Intrigued, she continues to stare until the
champagne overflows and spills onto her foot. As she bends
to wipe it up, Clark returns in a cut off t-shirt and jeans.
CLARK
What happened?
She looks up at him, taking in his muscular arms. As she
gets up...
LOIS
Huh? Oh, I uh I just had a
little muscle...
(quickly)
... uh mishap. So...
(raising her glass)
to our almost first date.
CLARK
Our almost first date.
As they clink glasses...
DISSOLVE TO:
38 INT. BEN LOMBARDO'S HIDEAWAY - LATER - NIGHT 38
Clark's looking out the window, eating the last of a
sandwich. Lois is at the table, head on her arms.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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38 CONTINUED: 38
LOIS
(moaning)
I should have known better than to
order chinese food from a place
called Ralph's Pagoda.
He brings her a small pillow so she can rest her head on it.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Oh, thanks Clark. It's funny. I
just remembered when I was kid and
got sick, all my dad was ever
concerned about was making sure I
took my medicine.
CLARK
Well, isn't that what a good dad
does?
LOIS
He never could understand that when
I was sick, what I really needed
was someone to hold me and comfort
me.
CLARK
Well, I guess he did the best he
could with the awareness he had.
She yawns as she nods.
CLARK (CONT'D)
Why don't you turn in? Sleep in
the alcove.
LOIS
I can't make it to the alcove.
CLARK
C'mon.
He picks her up and carries her the few steps to the alcove
As he puts her down gently at the curtain...
CLARK (CONT'D)
Here you go. Door to door service.
They stare at each other a beat.
CLARK (CONT'D)
If you need anything during the
night... just call me. I'll be
right out here.
They stare awkwardly at each other a moment. Then...
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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38 CONTINUED: 2 38
CLARK (CONT'D)
Well...
LOIS
Well...
CLARK
Good night, Lois.
LOIS
Good night, Clark.
She turns and disappears behind the curtain. He turns and
exhales heavily. Whoa!
38A INT. ALCOVE 38A
Lois exhales heavily. Whoa! And we...
DISSOLVE TO:
39 INT. BEN LOMBARDO'S HIDEAWAY - MORNING - DAY #3 39
Clark's at the window, staring out the window, his glasses
tilted down. (X)
LOIS (O.S.)
Clark... ? (X)
Clark quickly pushes his glasses back up, then grabs the
binoculars and puts them to his eyes. (X)
CLARK
Lois. Something's happening on (X)
Bender's boat.
Lois comes alongside and Clark hands her the binocs. (X)
40 HER POV 40(X)
Bender, on the aft deck of his boat, the SUE U., talks to a
man in a suit, his back to us.
BENDER
(Filtered)
Glad you could make it.
41 RESUME SCENE 41
LOIS
That's Judge Winkler. (X)
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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41 CONTINUED: 41
INTERCUT WINKLER AND BENDER as needed through...
BENDER
(Filtered)
We want to thank you for your
efforts in getting a new hearing
for Rollie Vale. When's he being
transferred to the courthouse?
JUDGE WINKLER
(Filtered)
This afternoon.
BENDER
(Filtered)
Good. on behalf of my client, I'd
like you to accept this little
token of our appreciation.
Bender hands him a black attache case. Clark uses his X-RAY
VISION to see inside. It's filled with $100 bills. Clark
turns off his X-RAY VISION as the judge steps off the boat.
CUT TO:
42 EXT. MARINA - DAY - MOMENTS LATER 42
The judge is gone. As Lois and Clark stride down Bender's
dock, they see him on the aft deck. (X)
43 ANGLE ON WATER BEHIND BENDER'S BOAT 43
The head of a diver in a black wet suit breaks the surface.
He raises a long tube, resembling a pea shooter, and puts
one end in his mouth. As he aims it at Bender...
LOIS (O.S.)
Hey Bender!
44 INCLUDE BENDER, ON HIS BOAT 44
He looks up as Lois and Clark approach.
BENDER
What do you people ... ?
But he never finishes his sentence as his body suddenly
arches, then falls onto the dock. A lethal dart protrudes
from Bender's back. Lois and Clark approach the dead man
and react as the diver silently slips back under the
surface.
--page break--
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45 ANGLE ON LAND 45
Luthor and Gretchen watching from a Land Rover in the
distance. As Luthor lowers a pair of binoculars...
LUTHOR
I've always admired Nigel's
creativity.
GRETCHEN
Too bad he couldn't got rid of two
nosy reporters as well.
LUTHOR
You mean one.
GRETCHEN
(enigmatically)
Of course... I mean one.
FADE OUT.
_END OF ACT THREE_
--page break--
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_ACT FOUR_
46 INT. DAILY PLANET - DAY 46
Clark's on the phone at his desk as Lois approaches.
CLARK
(sarcastically)
Sure. I'll just wait right here
for his call.
(hangs up)
Judge Winkler's clerk. The Judge
is 'temporarily unavailable' for
comment.
LOIS
Big surprise.
(and then)
Why would Bender want Rollie Vale
transferred downtown for a new
hearing? What's in it for Lex?
CLARK
Whatever it is, it's big enough to
cost Bender his life.
As she contemplates this, Jimmy enters, a bandaid over his
eyebrow.
JIMMY
Hey, thanks for the tickets. (X)
Pearl Jam was incredible! (X)
CLARK
What happened to your eye? (X)
JIMMY
Cool, huh? Me and Angela went (X)
through the Mosh Pit twice! (X)
(and then)
Oh. The director of that-homeless (X)
shelter called. That guy Ramin (X)
you were looking for? He's eatin'
breakfast there right now.
As Lois and Clark bolt out of their seats and head to the
elevators... (X)
CUT TO:
47 EXT. METROPOLIS STREET DAY 47
Lois and Clark step out of her jeep in front of a homeless
shelter. As they step onto the sidewalk, Ramin exits the
shelter and starts for a nearby alley.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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47 CONTINUED: 47
LOIS
Clark! There he is!
Ramin disappears into the alley. Lois and Clark stop at the
entrance and watch.
48 INT. ALLEY - DAY - CONTINUOUS 48
Ramin stops near a dumpster, looks around, then OPENS A
GRATE in the asphalt and SLIPS INSIDE. The grate settles
into place, there's a beat, then Lois and Clark approach the
grate. As Clark lifts it...
CLARK
After you.
CUT TO:
49 INT. LUTHOR'S LAIR - DAY - MOMENTS LATER 49
Lois and Clark descend the ladder into the lair. Ramin is
nowhere to be seen. Clark helps Lois off the ladder, then
they take in the scene.
CLARK
It's a long fall from a penthouse
in the sky.
LOIS
What's that noise?
She and Clark follow the noise to the nearby culvert. They
react to the rats scurrying around below.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Oh, I hate rats.
As they step back from the culvert and fan out for clues, (X)
CAMERA FINDS Ramin peering out at them from the shadows. (X)
Lois spots an open MAP BOOK on the table. She studies it a
beat, then...
LOIS (CONT'D)
Clark!
Clark hurries over, looks down at the book on the table.
--page break--
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50 INSERT - MAP BOOK 50
A Thomas Brothers-like grid of a section of town. A route
has been HIGHLIGHTED in red between two points.
51 RESUME SCENE 51
Clark follows the route with his finger thru...
CLARK
It starts here at the Metropolis
Men's Prison... and ends at the
courthouse.
A beat, then they look at each other as it hits them.
LOIS
Clark, it's the route they're using
to transfer Rollie Vale!
CLARK
Luthor's going to break Vale out of
jail! Lets go! (X)
CUT TO:
52 OMITTED 52
53 EXT. ALLEY DAY - MOMENTS LATER 53
Lois helps Clark out of the grate.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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53 CONTINUED: 53
CLARK
You go get the jeep. I'll call the police.
Clark runs OS, reaching for his tie. Lois kicks the grill
back into place, then starts down the alley. As she nears
the mouth, Gretchen Kelly steps from the shadows and levels
a gun at Lois.
GRETCHEN
Lex wanted me to find you. Thanks
for making it so easy.
CUT TO:
54 EXT. METROPOLIS STREET - DAY 54
Lex and Nigel wait in the shadows of a lightly traveled
street. A beat, then a POLICE CRUISER turns onto the
street, followed closely by a BROWN PRISON VAN. As the two
vehicles approach, Luthor positions his finger over a remote
control device he holds.
NIGEL
Steady... not too soon...
The police car and van bear down on a MANHOLE COVER in the
middle of the street. As the patrol car passes over the
manhole cover...
NIGEL (CONT'D)
Now!
Lex jams his finger down on the remote control trigger. The
manhole cover EXPLODES upwards into the car's axle. The car
loses control and slams through a bus bench and into a wall,
stunning the officers. As gasoline leaks out from the
damaged car, it ignites, creating a WALL OF FLAMES. The
prison van SCREECHES to a halt-behind it.
55 ANOTHER ANGLE 55
Luthor and Nigel race up to the prison van, Nigel leveling a
gun at the driver. The man raises his hands as Luthor moves
to his lowered window. (X)
Lex shoots a tranquilizer dart into his shoulder. A beat as
the driver reacts, then slumps forward. Luthor reaches in
and grabs the keys, then... (X)
LUTHOR (CONT'D)
He looked like he needed a rest.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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55 CONTINUED: 55
NIGEL
Unfortunately he'll have an awful
headache when he wakes up.
CUT TO:
56 EXT. METROPOLIS SKY - DAY - CONTINUOUS (STOCK) 56
Superman soars over the city, looking for the action.
57 EXT. METROPOLIS STREET - DAY - CONTINUOUS 57
Luthor and Nigel unlock the back door and Rollie Vale jumps
down, his hands cuffed to a chain around his waist.
LUTHOR
Tell me Vale. Is the air sweeter
when it's free?
VALE
(humoring him)
Yeah, it's great. Now get me out
of here.
As Luthor, Vale and Nigel disappear around a corner...
58 ANGLE ON POLICE CAR 58
Superman lands near the car. A beat, then using his
SUPERBREATH he blows out the flames. As smoke rises from
the street, he hurries to the patrol car and opens the
passenger door. The officer inside stumbles out, moaning.
SUPERMAN
I better get you to a doctor. (X)
CUT TO:
59 INT. UNDERGROUND LAIR - DAY - LATER 59
A peeved Ramin, now sporting a bruise on his forehead,
holds a small gun on an angry Lois whose hands are tied
behind her. Gretchen tosses cheese to the rats in the
culvert thru...
LOIS
Don't you realize Lex is insane?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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59 CONTINUED: 59
GRETCHEN
If anyone's insane, you are. You
could have married the greatest man
in Metropolis but instead you
turned your back on him.
LOIS
He's a psychopathic criminal. He's
capable of killing any of us.
GRETCHEN
Held never hurt me. I gave him
life. But you drove him to his
death.
Just then, Luthor, Vale and Nigel enter from the side (X)
door.
LUTHOR
(eyeing Lois)
Whenever will you learn, Lois, I (X)
always get my way.
LOIS
Lex, please. Before you make
things worse...
LUTHOR
Lois, I've already been through the
worst.
(beat, then)
All right Vale, where did you hide
the Kryptonite?
Lois reacts as Vale rolls up his sleeve and extends his
robotic arm. He presses a spot in mid-forearm and a square
section hinges open. He reaches in and extracts the GREEN
GLOWING KRYPTONITE.
VALE
It's been right here all along.
Lex takes the kryptonite and marvels at it.
LUTHOR
(a whisper)
My excalibur...
LOIS
Lex... what are you going to do
with that?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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59 CONTINUED: 2 59
LUTHOR
I'm going to kill superman when he
comes to get you. And then
there'll be no one to take you away
from me.
(then, to Nigel)
Put this in a safe place.
As Nigel takes the rock from Luthor...
VALE
Where's my money?
LUTHOR
Nigel. Pay the man.
Nigel pulls out the small CROSSBOW and levels it at Vale.
VALE
Hey. What is this?
LUTHOR
It's what's called an old fashioned
double cross.
NIGEL
Exactly.
And with that, Nigel TURNS THE CROSSBOW ON LEX.
GRETCHEN
Nigel. What are you doing?
Ramin releases Lois and moves next to Nigel, obviously an ally.
NIGEL
You've had your day, Lex. Now it's
Intergang who has the deep pockets.
GRETCHEN
But we're a team!
LUTHOR
When the lead wolf is weak, the
pack quickly turns. (X)
As Nigel and Ramin back toward the board that bridges the
culvert, Vale moves to him, getting in the path between
Nigel and Lex.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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59 CONTINUED: 3 59
VALE
Hey, the deal was my freedom and
money. Until I see... (X)
Just then Luthor pushes Vale into Nigel. Nigel's CROSSBOW
TRIGGERS. The ARROW BURIES ITSELF IN LEX SHOULDER.
GRETCHEN
Lex!
As Lex goes to his knees she rushes to him. Ramin pulls
Vale off Nigel, then Karate chops him into unconsciousness. (X)
He follows Nigel across the culvert, then kicks the plank
aside and disappears with Nigel through the sliding door.
60 ANOTHER ANGLE 60
Gretchen lifts Lex into a chair as Lois, hands still tied,
approaches.
LOIS
Is he all right?
GRETCHEN
(pushing Lois back)
Get away!
(venomous)
I'll take care of him! (X)
LUTHOR
(to Lois) (X)
Don't worry my love. This is just (X)
a minor setback. (X)
GRETCHEN
Lex! She doesn't love you! She's
never loved you!
A desperate Gretchen kneels next to Lex, pleading.
GRETCHEN (CONT'D)
I sacrificed everything for you. (X)
It was the power of my love that (X)
brought you back. I'm the woman
who belongs at your side, not her.
LUTHOR
Well, I'm touched. But you know (X)
what they say. 'The best laid
plans...'
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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60 CONTINUED: 60
LOIS
(to Gretchen)
Looks like you just got the kiss
off.
Enraged, Gretchen rushes Lois and pushes her into the
culvert. Lois SCREAMS as she disappears over the edge.
LUTHOR
NOOOO!!
He painfully pulls the arrow from his bloody shoulder and
bolts from his chair toward the culvert to save Lois.
Gretchen grabs him, to hold him back. As they struggle...
61 IN CULVERT 61
Lois lies in pain at the bottom. She spots several rats
heading for her.
LOIS
Help!
62 RESUME SCENE 62
Lex and Gretchen struggling....
GRETCHEN
Lex! I love you!
LUTHOR
I'll kill you!
The enraged Luthor, using one last burst of strength, hurls
Gretchen backward against the wall. She stumbles against
the HIGH VOLTAGE WIRES, and gets ELECTROCUTED in a shower of
yellow and blue sparks.
63 ANOTHER ANGLE 63
Suddenly a WHOOSH and Superman drops into frame on the
platform behind Luthor. He quickly jumps into the culvert
and grabs Lois from the certain jaws of death by Rat-Bite.
As he flies her up to safety, a crazed Luthor starts to
laugh. Slow at first, then big, hearty laughs.
SUPERMAN
Maybe you'd like to let me in on
the joke.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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63 CONTINUED: 63
LUTHOR
Me! I'm the joke! Twice I've had
the chance to kill you and twice
the game has gone your way. (X)
SUPERMAN
The game's finally over, Luthor. (X)
LUTHOR
NO! I will NOT give you the
satisfaction of taking me alive!
He runs toward the High Voltage wires. Just as he reaches
it, Superman sends a beam of HEAT VISION at the conduit and
short circuits it, cutting power and casting the lair in a
blue light. Luthor hits the HIGH VOLTAGE WIRES BUT NOTHING
HAPPENS. As he lays against it, defeated, Superman grabs
his arm.
SUPERMAN
You can't cheat justice twice.
LUTHOR (X)
Don't be so smug. Tell him Lois. (X)
Tell him that once, you really (X)
loved me. (X)
But she can't. As the reality hits him...
DISSOLVE TO:
64 INT. DAILY PLANET BULLPEN - DAY #4 64
CLOSE ON A HEADLINE that reads "LUTHOR ALIVE AND BEHIND
BARS!"
PULL BACK TO REVEAL
the edition is being admired by Lois, Clark, Perry and
Jimmy, gathered around Clark's desk.
PERRY
I thought I'd never see the day.
(playfully)
Think there's hope for Elvis?
As everyone smiles...
PERRY (CONT'D)
Nice work you two. Now I've said
this before, but this time it's an
order. Take a few days off. Both
of you.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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64 CONTINUED: 64
LOIS
You don't have to ask me twice.
Perry starts towards his office but stops when he hears...
LOIS (CONT'D)
Uh, Clark? I'll call you in a
couple of days and maybe we can
reschedule that... thing we talked
about.
CLARK
Sure... whenever, that'd be great.
PERRY
You know you two aren't fooling (X)
anybody. If you're making plans
for your date, just say so.
LOIS
How did you ... ?
(then, accusingly)
Jimmy.
JIMMY
I didn't say a word. Honest! But
he didn't become editor because he
can yodel.
What? As Lois and Clark exchange a confused look Perry and
Jimmy head for his office.
PERRY
By the way, you owe Ben Lombardo a
bottle of champagne. And a new
lampshade.
Off Lois and Clark's surprise...
65 ANOTHER ANGLE - AT PERRY'S OFFICE DOOR 65
Perry's about to enter when Jimmy catches up to him.
JIMMY
Hey Chief... you're not mad they're
dating, are you?
PERRY
Jimmy, you're young and excitable.
I'm not. So I'm going to withhold
judgment.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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65 CONTINUED: 65
JIMMY
You act like it's gonna be a bad
thing. Maybe it'll be good. (X)
Perry glances over at Clark's desk, where Lois and Clark
share a private laugh about something.
PERRY
Let's hope so, Jimmy. For all of
us.
FADE OUT.
_THE END_
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