LOIS & CLARK
The New Adventures of Superman
" Forget Me Not "
_CAST_
CLARK KENT/SUPERMAN
LOIS LANE
JIMMY OLSEN
PERRY WHITE
MARTHA KENT
JONATHAN KENT
DR. MAXWELL DETER
DR. ELIAS MENDENHALL
SALLY REYNOLDS
HENRY BLACKSTOCK
AGNES MOSKOWITZ
DET. MCCLOSKEY
NURSE REILLY
ROBBER
SHIFTY LOOKING MAN
KELLY
_LOCATIONS_
_INTERIORS_: _EXTERIORS_:
Daily Planet Daily Planet
Newsroom
Perry's Office Sanborn House
Neuroscience Center Neuroscience Center
Lois's Room
Mendenhall's Office Cafe
Hallway
Alley
Clark's Apartment
Clark's Apartment
Pickup Truck
Metropolis Street
_TEASER_
FADE IN:
1 EXT. UPSCALE HOUSE - NIGHT #1 1
We hear the FAINT STRAINS of a treacly version of "Feelings"
OVER a shot of a quiet, tree lined street in a residential
neighborhood. A well dressed, middle aged man (DOUGLAS
SANBORN) comes out of the house and walks to a car parked in
front. As he gets in the car, a rocket propelled grenade
STREAKS into frame from the other side of the street and
SLAMS into the car. A tremendous EXPLOSION lights up the
night.
2 REVERSE ANGLE 2
to see a fragile, old man (HENRY BLACKSTOCK) standing on the
other side of the street holding a grenade launcher. The
music here is slightly louder since it is emanating from a
set of headphones that Henry is wearing. He has a blank
look on his face as he casually tosses the weapon to the
ground and walks away into the night.
3 EXT. METROPOLIS NEUROSCIENCE CENTER - ESTABLISHING - DAY #2 3
PANNING the pastoral setting. Finely trimmed lawns and
manicured hedges. The CAMERA FINDS CLARK standing outside
the office, talking to a handsome man in his mid 30s. This
is DR. MAXWELL DETER.
CLARK
... and I've heard this is one of
the best facilities in the country
for treating memory loss.
DETER
We've had a lot of success, but you
have to understand it's not an
exact science. Miss Lane's memory
could pop back in tomorrow, or it
could be lost forever.
CLARK
(optimistic)
But there's a good chance that Lois
will fully recover, isn't there?
(CONTINUED)
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DETER
I'm hopeful, but there are no
guarantees.
Clark puts his hand on Deter's shoulder.
CLARK
Doctor, I'm counting on you. This
is the woman I love.
DETER
I know, and it's important that you
don't tell her that.
CLARK
What?
DETER
Revelations that are deeply
emotional have unpredictable
consequences. The shock could be
too much for her to deal with.
Before Clark can say anything, LOIS steps out of the office
and crosses over to Clark and Deter.
LOIS
All checked in. I never thought
I'd end up in a mental institution.
CLARK
Uh, Lois... this is Dr. Deter.
LOIS
(embarrassed)
Sorry, I didn't mean anything...
DETER
(smiling)
That's alright. We're happy that
you're here. Mr. Kent's told me
all about you.
LOIS
Then you know a lot more about me
than I do.
DETER
We're going to work very hard to
change all that.
CLARK
Dr. Deter was just showing me
around the Center. I think you'll
like it here.
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS
(not convinced)
Sure.
DETER
(to Lois)
We want you to consider this your
home, but there are a few rules.
Mr. Kent will be permitted to visit
every other day, but there will be
no other visitors for the next two
weeks. Also, you're not allowed to
leave the grounds for the first
month.
LOIS
Sounds kind of severe.
DETER
It's very important to control your
exposure to outside stimuli.
MAN (O.S.)
Dr. Deter?
Lois and the nurse turn to see Henry Blackstock, the old man
with the grenade launcher from the night before. He has a
twinkle in his eye and a lilt in his voice.
BLACKSTOCK
Aren't you going to introduce me to
this beautiful young lady?
DETER
Lois, this is Mr. Blackstock.
(beat)
Henry, this is Lois Lane.
BLACKSTOCK
It's nice to meet you, Lois.
LOIS
(smiling)
Nice to meet you too, Henry.
BLACKSTOCK
Maybe some morning you and I could
split a prune danish.
LOIS
(flirtatious)
If you play your cards right.
Blackstock winks at her and moves away.
(CONTINUED)
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DETER
Our resident Lothario.
(beat, to Lois)
I want to start your therapy as
soon as possible.
CLARK
It's time for me to go. Doctor, I
hope this doesn't count as an
official visit.
Deter shakes his head.
CLARK (CONT'D)
Good.
(to Lois)
So, I'll see you later.
LOIS
Okay. Thanks for everything...
uh...
CLARK
Clark.
LOIS
Yeah, Clark.
4 ON CLARK'S SAD AND TROUBLED FACE... 4
FADE OUT
_END TEASE_
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_ACT ONE_
FADE IN:
5 INT. DAILY PLANET - PERRY'S OFFICE - MORNING 5
PERRY is sitting behind his desk, having a testy
conversation with an attractive woman in her 50s, SALLY
REYNOLDS.
PERRY
I'm sorry if the Mayor doesn't like
my editorials, but there's this
thing called the First Amendment...
SALLY
No one is questioning your rights,
but the Mayor thinks you're
treading on dangerous ground when
you link local businessmen to
Intergang.
PERRY
And if I'm not mistaken, most of
those businessmen were contributors
to her campaign.
SALLY
You could be opening yourself up to
a slander lawsuit.
PERRY
Tell the Mayor my mitt is oiled and
my cleats are sharpened. If she
wants to play hard ball, she's come
to the right guy.
Sally nods as she stands.
SALLY
Thank you for your time, Mr. White.
I'm sure you'll be hearing from me.
She briskly exits Perry's office, leaving him shaking his
head. A beat later, Clark enters.
CLARK
Is this a bad time?
PERRY
The Mayor thinks she can send her
hatchet man in and...
CLARK
She's fairly attractive for a
hatchet man.
(CONTINUED)
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5 CONTINUED: 5
PERRY
I didn't notice.
CLARK
(sarcastic)
Right.
PERRY
(changing the subject)
Did you get Lois checked into that
clinic?
CLARK
(nodding)
It looks like a country club.
PERRY
Good. I want her to have the best
of everything. In the meantime,
we've got a paper to put out. I
want you to cover the Sanborn
murder, that is if you're up to it.
CLARK
(nodding)
Nothing like a murder to help me
take my mind off Lois.
6 EXT. CENTER - ESTABLISHING - MORNING 6
7 INT. CENTER - DR. MENDENHALL'S OFFICE - DAY 7
Deter is in a plush but functional office, talking to an
imposing looking man in his 60s. This is DR. ELIAS
MENDENHALL, the founder of The Center. He is tall with
sharp features that make him look like a majestic eagle, or
a vulture waiting to swoop down on some unsuspecting prey.
Mendenhall is reading from Lois's file.
MENDENHALL
It looks like Miss Lane had quite
an exciting few days before joining
us here. Kidnapped at her
wedding... stalked by a clone... on
the run with a ruthless crime lord.
DETER
She's not our run of the mill
patient.
MENDENHALL
She appears to be a good candidate
for my research program.
(CONTINUED)
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DETER
I thought all of your research
dealt with behavior modification.
How would that apply to Lois?
MENDENHALL
I'm broadening my study to include
behavior reconstruction, which
should compliment your treatments
in memory recovery.
DETER
(smiling)
It sounds promising.
MENDENHALL
(smiling)
It is.
8 EXT. SANBORN'S HOUSE - DAY 8
The street is cordoned off by yellow police tape. A few
POLICEMEN are milling around the charred remains of the car,
taking pictures and gathering evidence. Clark ducks under
the tape, waving to the DETECTIVE who is running the
investigation.
CLARK
McCloskey. You caught this one?
The detective nods and indicates the car.
McCLOSKEY
Pretty ugly way to go, huh?
CLARK
At least it was quick. I heard
they weren't able to pull any
prints off the grenade launcher.
McCLOSKEY
And the ID number was filed off.
It was clean as a newborn.
CLARK
Any ideas who might've done this?
McCLOSKEY
Had to be a real pro. Your average
drive by doesn't usually involve a
rocket propelled grenade.
McCloskey points across the street.
(CONTINUED)
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8 CONTINUED: 8
McCLOSKEY (CONT'D)
We figure the shooter was standing
over by that tree. We scoured the
entire area but couldn't find a
thing that was useful.
One of the policemen signals to McCloskey, who walks toward
the house. Clark goes over to the tree and tips down his
glasses to SUPER SCAN the area. The only things that look
somewhat suspicious are a few small, odd shaped seed pods.
Clark picks them up for a better look, then heads toward
McCloskey to share his findings.
9 EXT. CENTER GROUNDS - AFTERNOON 9
Lois and Deter are walking through the grounds.
DETER
You're very lucky that Dr.
Mendenhall is going to assist in
your treatment. He's working on a
new program that should help to
speed up your recovery.
LOIS
I'll take all the help I can get.
They pass by a WORKMAN on a ladder who is fixing a security
camera mounted atop a tall wrought iron fence that runs
around the entire Center.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Why the fence and security cameras?
DETER
They keep unwanted visitors out and
roaming patients in.
Just then, a MALE NURSE wheels a near comatose Henry
Blackstock out of the building and toward a waiting
ambulance. A sweet, old woman (AGNES MOSKOWITZ) is walking
beside him, dabbing at her eyes with a handkerchief. She
has a slight twitch.
LOIS
My God, it's Henry.
Deter and Lois intercept Henry, Agnes and the nurse.
DETER
Agnes, what happened?
AGNES
He just had a stroke.
(CONTINUED)
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Lois crouches down in front of Henry, who is staring blankly
off into space and wordlessly moving his lips.
AGNES (CONT'D)
This morning he was so full of
life, and now look at him.
Lois notices a reddish dot about the size of a nickel just
under the thinning hair on each of Henry's temples. As the
nurse loads Henry into the back of the ambulance, Lois
stands to face Agnes.
LOIS
I'm so sorry.
DETER
Agnes, this is Lois Lane. She's a
new patient.
AGNES
Welcome to the Center. I'm Agnes
Moskowitz.
DETER
Agnes is a patient of Dr.
Mendenhall.
AGNES
The man's a life saver. Five
months ago I was twitching so badly
I could barely get out a full
sentence. Now look at me. I'm
almost cured.
Agnes sadly watches the ambulance drive away.
LOIS
Agnes, maybe you and I could have
breakfast together tomorrow and
then you could show me around...
give me the 'inside tips' on this
place.
AGNES
(smiling)
I'd be happy to, dear.
Agnes moves off.
DETER
You have quite a way with people.
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS
Do I? It's so frustrating to
discover fragments about yourself
but have no idea what the big
picture looks like.
DETER
That's exactly why you're here.
He gently puts his fingers on either side of her head,
lightly stroking her temples.
DETER (CONT'D)
I m going to get inside your head
and find the seed of your memory.
Then together we will water it,
nurture it, and make it grow.
LOIS
(quietly)
What if you can't find the seed?
Deter slowly lets his hands fall from Lois's temples to rest
on her shoulders.
DETER
You're going to help me. As I
probe, you'll be there to guide me,
which will require total trust and
honesty on your part. Can you
handle that?
LOIS
To be honest with you, I have no
idea.
Deter removes his hands from Lois's shoulder and smiles.
DETER
Then you and I will find out
together.
LOIS
(smiling)
I guess we will.
DISSOLVE:
10 INT. CENTER - HALLWAY - NIGHT #2 10
Deter is walking down the hallway when he is joined by a
middle aged nurse (NURSE REILLY).
(CONTINUED)
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10 CONTINUED: 10
NURSE
Good evening, doctor.
DETER
Mrs. Reilly.
NURSE
I saw you this afternoon with your
new patient. She's quiet
attractive.
DETER
I suppose she is.
NURSE
(pointed)
Careful, doctor.
Before Deter can respond...
CLARK (O.S.)
Dr. Deter.
Deter turns to see Clark coming up the hallway, carrying a
bright bouquet of blue and yellow flowers.
CLARK (CONT'D)
How was Lois's first day?
DETER
Productive. We're peeling away the
damaged layers and getting to the
core of her being.
CLARK
The core of her being. Maybe when
you discover what that is, you
could let me know. It might come
in handy after we're married.
DETER
When you see her, remember that
it's critical you don't mention
your relationship, personal or
professional. It would be best if
you kept this visit short.
CLARK
(with a slight edge)
Got it. Five minutes on the
weather and I'm out of here.
(CONTINUED)
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DETER
Sorry. I have a tendency to get a
little over protective of my
patients.
CLARK
(backing off)
And I tend to get a little over
protective of my fiance.
11 INT. LOIS'S ROOM - NIGHT 11
Lois is flipping through a copy of the Daily Planet when
Clark comes in. She stands and takes the flowers from him.
LOIS
These are beautiful.
CLARK
Forget-me-nots. How are you doing?
LOIS
Okay.
(beat)
You know, I can't believe I write
for the Planet. The front page is
good, but the metro section leaves
a lot to be desired, and the movie
critic; who-does he think he is?
(beat-realizing)
No offense. He's probably a friend
of yours. As a matter of fact,
he's probably a friend of mine.
CLARK
He doesn't have any friends. He's
a jerk.
LOIS
At least my instincts are still
working.
(she points to the paper)
This story on Superman really
stunned me. What is he, some kind
of alien?
CLARK
(nodding)
He's from a planet called Krypton.
You and he are friends.
LOIS
I'm friends with an alien?
(CONTINUED)
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11 CONTINUED: 11
CLARK
(hurt)
Does that bother you?
LOIS
I'm sure he's a nice guy and
everything, but it just seems....
weird.
(changing the subject)
The other story that caught my
attention was yours, about that guy
Sanborn who was blown up.
CLARK
(down playing it)
It's just another murder. No big
deal.
LOIS
It's a big deal to Sanborn. How's
your investigation coming?
CLARK
(evasive)
Slow. The police don't have a lot
of leads. So, how are you liking
the Center? I hear they show first
run movies in the rec hall.
LOIS
It wouldn't matter if they were
classics; they'd still be first run
to me. Now, let's get back to
Sanborn. Do you think it was a
business deal gone bad or a crime
of passion?
CLARK
I have no idea. Why don't we
forget about that right now and.
talk about you.
LOIS
Because until I get my memory back,
there's not a lot to talk about.
Clark suddenly hears a DISTANT CALL for help.
CLARK
I just remembered I've got to go.
LOIS
Go where?
(CONTINUED)
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Clark instinctively makes the "flying gesture" with his
hand.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Hula dancing?
Clark suddenly remembers that she has no idea what he is
talking about.
CLARK
(covering)
No... uh... sailing. There's a big
regatta thing in the harbor and I
said I'd cover it.
LOIS
A regatta thing?
Clark winces, knowing how lame this sounds.
CLARK
(nodding)
Regatta thing.
LOIS
(buying it)
Well, have a good time...
Lois makes the "'flying gesture." Clark leans over to give
her a kiss on the lips, and Lois moves her head to the side,
so Clark's kiss falls on her cheek. He gives her a quick
peck and pulls away, embarrassed.
CLARK
See you soon.
LOIS
Okay.
12 INT. DR. MENDENHALL'S OFFICE - SAME TIME - NIGHT 12
The rear portion of Mendenhall's office is set up for his
treatment sessions, complete with various pieces of medical
machinery. Agnes is sitting in a chair in front of a large
TV set as Mendenhall connects electrodes to either side of
her head. The cords run into an EEG monitor.
MENDENHALL
Only a few more treatments and
you're ready to face the world,
Agnes.
(CONTINUED)
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12 CONTINUED: 12
AGNES
You've been such a blessing in my
life.
MENDENHALL
I'll be sorry to see you go. It'll
be like losing a family member.
Mendenhall flips a switch on the EEG monitor, which hums to
life.
13 INTERCUT ANGLE ON THE EEG MONITOR 13
which shows a very gentle, curving line.
MENDENHALL
That's good. Now some soothing
music.
Mendenhall places a set of headphones on Agnes and starts a
portable tape player. We HEAR the familiar tune of
"Feelings" seep out of the headphones.
MENDENHALL (CONT'D)
Isn't that nice?
Agnes smiles and mouths the words to "Feelings." Mendenhall
flips open a panel on the front of the EEG machine and
pushes a button. Suddenly, the line on the monitor begins
to move in erratic spikes.
14 CLOSE ON AGNES 14
whose body starts to shake-and her eyes pop open.
15 BACK TO MENDENHALL 15
MENDENHALL
Finally, a little television.
Mendenhall flips on the TV set.
16 INTERCUT THE TV SCREEN 16
QUICK CUTS: A photo of a middle aged man... the name "Roger
Stephens" splashed across the screen... "Kill"...
"Hate"... "Murder"... "Save yourself and kill this man"...
The loop repeats itself as Agnes's attention is glued to the
screen. There is a muffled RING and Mendenhall unlocks a
drawer in his desk and pulls out a telephone.
(CONTINUED)
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16 CONTINUED: 16
MENDENHALL
This is the Hang Man.
(beat)
That can be arranged. It's
$25,000, payable in advance.
(beat)
We can get to it next week. As a
matter of fact, I'm prepping one of
my associates now for our next job.
Mendenhall hangs up the phone and takes a large handgun out
of his desk. He crosses over and hands the gun to Agnes.
When the photo of Stephens comes up again, Agnes stands up
and aims the gun at the screen, pulling the trigger of the
unloaded gun repeatedly.
MENDENHALL (CONT'D)
Excellent.
FADE OUT
_END ACT ONE_
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_ACT TWO_
FADE IN:
17 EXT. ALLEY - MORNING - DAY #3 17
A few UNIFORMED COPS keep the onlookers at bay as Detective
McCloskey mulls around a crime scene with Clark. There is a
chalk outline of a body on the ground.
McCLOSKEY
Great way to start your morning,
isn't it Kent?
CLARK
What can you give me?
McCloskey flips open his notebook.
McCLOSKEY
Victim's name was Roger Stephens.
He left Casey's Pub around eleven
and when he walked by the alley he
was hit with eighteen rounds from a
Glock Automatic.
CLARK
Any leads?
McCLOSKEY
(shaking his head)
The gun was left behind, just like
with Sanborn. No prints and no
serial number on the piece.
CLARK
Could it be the same shooter?
McCLOSKEY
Could be. We're checking our hot
list for military vets. This guy
knows his way around hardware.
McCloskey moves off to deal with one of the policemen and
Clark uses his SUPER VISION to scan the alley. Amidst the
garbage and debris he sees a few of the tiny pods that he
found near Sanborn's. He puts a couple in his pocket and
the rest he holds out.
CLARK
Detective. We could have something
here.
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18 EXT. CENTER - MORNING 18
Lois is sitting on a bench enjoying the scenery when Deter
wanders over and sits down next to her.
DETER
How are you adjusting to life at
the Center?
LOIS
It's okay. Fortunately there are a
few pluses.
They stare into one another's eyes for a moment.
DETER
Can I treat you to breakfast?
LOIS
(smiling)
I thought you'd never ask.
19 EXT. DAILY PLANET - ESTABLISHING - DAY 19
JIMMY (O.S.)
What are those?
20 INT. DAILY PLANET - DAY 20
Clark is at his desk looking at a few of the pods.
CLARK
Seed pods that were found at the
crime scenes. The police lab said
they're from a rare plant called a
scarlet posidium.
JIMMY
Do you think the murderer left
these as his calling card?
CLARK
Either that, or they were left
there by accident.
(beat)
What's the run down on Stephens?
JIMMY
He was a senior VP with a big
construction company downtown. It
was rumored that he was
'connected,' but the DA's office
was never able to prove anything.
(CONTINUED)
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20 CONTINUED: 20
Perry enters, looking much more stylish and dapper than
usual. He has on a new suit, complete with a silk
handkerchief.
JIMMY (CONT'D)
(whistles)
Wedding, funeral, or job interview?
PERRY
Hey, do I need an excuse to look
good?
KELLY walks by.
KELLY
Mr. White, Sally Reynolds called to
confirm lunch.
PERRY'
(a little embarrassed)
Thanks, Kelly.
(off Jimmy and Clark's
looks)
It's not like it's a date. She
wants to talk about my latest
editorial.
JIMMY
(to Clark)
She wants to talk about the
editorial.
CLARK
(nods)
Strictly business.
Perry shakes his head as he exits. Clark grabs his coat.
JIMMY
Going to see Lois?
CLARK
(shaking his head)
I only get to visit every other
day. I've got to do some follow up
on my story.
21 EXT. CENTER - DAY 21
Lois is strolling through the grounds alone when SUPERMAN
suddenly LANDS next to her. She is shocked to see him.
(CONTINUED)
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LOIS
Superman? What are _you_ doing
here?
SUPERMAN
I dropped by to say hello.
LOIS
(at a loss)
Hi.
Patients turn to gawk at Lois and Superman as they walk
through the grounds.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Clark said you and I are friends.
SUPERMAN
(nodding)
We've been through a lot together.
LOIS
You'd think I'd remember someone
from another planet.
(beat)
Of course, I meant that in the most
positive way.
SUPERMAN
(smiling)
It took a while for you to get
comfortable with it the _first_
time you found out.
LOIS
So, what do you do all day long?
SUPERMAN
Help people. Once in a while I get
involved with you and Clark in a
story.
LOIS
(brightens)
Do you know about this murder
Clark's been working on?
SUPERMAN
(evasive)
Not really.
LOIS
You're just like Clark.
(CONTINUED)
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SUPERMAN
(on guard)
What do you mean?
LOIS
Coy. He didn't want to talk about
it either, which is too bad because
I think it might help me get my
juices flowing.
SUPERMAN
(reluctant)
Well, I did hear that another man
was killed last night and the cases
could be related.
LOIS
(jazzed)
That's more like it. What else?
SUPERMAN
The police found some unusual seed
pods at the crime scene. As a
matter of fact, Clark gave me one
to show you.
Superman pulls one of the pods out of his cape and hands it
to Lois. She thoughtfully turns it over in her hands. Just
then, Deter comes striding over. Lois drops the pod into
her sweater pocket.
DETER
Superman. It's a surprise to see
_you_ here.
SUPERMAN
I was just flying by and thought
I'd say hello to Lois.
DETER
Unfortunately Lois is not allowed
any visitors.
SUPERMAN
Sorry. I didn't mean to break any
rules.
DETER
I'm sure you didn't, but I'll have
to ask you to leave.
SUPERMAN
I understand. Goodbye, Lois.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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21 CONTINUED: 3 21
LOIS
Thanks for coming. Say 'hi' to
Clark for me.
Superman nods as he TAKES OFF into the air.
22 THE SKIES OVER METROPOLIS 22
as Superman FLIES, stewing over what just happened.
Suddenly he hears the HIGH PITCHED FREQUENCY of a silent
alarm and swoops downward.
23 EXT. OUTSIDE CAFE - DAY 23
A robbery is in progress. One ROBBER is holding a gun on
the cashier, emptying the till. The other ROBBER is going
from table to table, stripping the patrons of their money
and other valuables.
24 INTERCUT ANGLE ON PERRY AND SALLY 24
who sit at a table, their hands in the air.
SALLY
I can't believe this. In broad
daylight.
PERRY
Maybe if the Mayor didn't cut back
the police force by fifteen
percent, this wouldn't be
happening.
SALLY
It's not her fault that she
inherited a massive budget deficit
when she took office. A tough
situation called for tough
decisions.
The robber is suddenly at their table, sticking a gun in
Perry's face.
ROBBER
Do you know how hard it is to pull
a robbery when you two won't shut
up?
PERRY
I didn't realize pointing a cannon
in someone's face required a lot of
concentration.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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24 CONTINUED: 24
ROBBER
Hand over everything you got.
As Perry and Sally empty their pockets, the robber grabs a
silver locket that hangs around Sally's neck.
SALLY
Please. That was my Grandmother's.
It's not worth much.
ROBBER
It's not worth anything to you,
lady.
PERRY
Now hold on a minute, here.
ROBBER
Shut up!
The robber yanks the necklace hard, breaking the chain.
Perry is on his feet in a flash, swinging out with a right
cross. The robber turns just in time to take the punch on
the jaw. It SNAPS back the robber's head, and a thin
trickle of blood goes down his chin, but the robber stays on
his feet. He actually smiles.
ROBBER (CONT'D)
I hate heroes.
He brings up his gun and levels it at Perry's chest.
SALLY
My God. No!
The robber FIRES! At the same instant, there is a BLUE BLUR
and Superman is standing there, holding the bullet in his
hand.
SUPERMAN
(to the robber)
I believe this is yours.
He drops the bullet to the ground, CRUSHES the robber's gun,
then grabs him and raises him into the air with one hand.
The other robber tries to make a break for it, but Superman
reaches out and grabs him with the other hand.
SUPERMAN (CONT'D)
Time to put out the trash.
He THROWS both men into the air, and they come down into a
nearby trash dumpster. Superman turns to Perry.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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24 CONTINUED: 2 24
SUPERMAN (CONT'D)
Are you alright?
Perry nods, wiping a thin sheen of sweat off his brow.
PERRY
I'm fine. Glad you were in the
neighborhood.
There is a SIREN in the background.
SUPERMAN
The police can take over from here.
Superman takes off into the sky. Perry bends over and
retrieves Sally's necklace from the ground.
PERRY
I believe this is _yours_.
Sally smiles at Perry, seeing him in a whole new light.
25 PULL BACK 25
to see a SHIFTY LOOKING MAN in a phone booth across the
street from the cafe. He is talking into the phone.
MAN
He blew it.
(beat)
Superman came in and saved White at
the last second. I don't think we
should screw around with these
punks anymore. We need a pro.
(beat)
Yeah. I've heard about this guy
named the Hang Man...
26 INT. CENTER - HALLWAY - DAY 26
Mendenhall is walking down the hallway with Agnes.
AGNES
I had the strangest dream last
night.
MENDENHALL
You can tell me all about it, then
we can prepare you for your final
treatment.
Agnes smiles at Mendenhall as they enter his office. A
moment later, the door SLAMS shut.
--page break--
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27 EXT. CENTER - DAY 27
Deter and Lois are sitting on a large blanket, an unopened
picnic basket next to them. They are just finishing up a
session.
DETER
... and I want you to imagine that
the tree is growing taller. As it
grows, so does your memory.
Picture a beautiful little girl
with dark hair, waking up on
Christmas morning, getting her
first bike.
Lois smiles.
DETER (CONT'D)
Visualize yourself as that girl and
tell me what you are feeling.
LOIS
(hesitantly at first)
Excitement. Happiness.
Disappointment.
DETER
Disappointment?
LOIS
I really wanted a red bike. I got
a yellow one.
(realizing; excited)
I remember that Christmas like it
was yesterday.
Lois excitedly throws her arms around Deter and gives him a
hug. He hugs her back. After a beat, Lois awkwardly backs
away.
LOIS (CONT'D)
(embarrassed)
Sorry, I didn't mean to...
DETER
(warm smile)
That's alright. I'm excited for
you too. Do you remember anything
else?
Lois thinks for a second, then shakes her head.
DETER (CONT'D)
That's okay. We're making real
progress. Let's celebrate with
some lunch.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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27 CONTINUED: 27
Lois is pleased. Deter opens the picnic basket and starts
pulling out food and handing it to Lois.
DETER (CONT'D)
I hope you like corned beef.
LOIS
We'll find out.
(beat; indicating the
picnic)
Do you do this with all of your
patients?
DETER
Just the special ones.
LOIS
And... how many special patients do
you have?
DETER
(looking into her eyes)
You're the only one.
This is what Lois wanted to hear, but she is still a little
taken aback.
LOIS
I don't know what to say.
DETER
And I'm afraid I've said too much.
Doctors aren't supposed to get
emotionally involved with their
patients.
LOIS
Is that what you are? Emotionally
involved?
Deter looks at Lois for a beat, then changes the subject.
DETER
Tell me what you think of the
corned beef.
Lois bites into her sandwich. She swallows and smiles.
LOIS
I love it.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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27 CONTINUED: 2 27
DETER
I knew you would.
(casually)
How was your visit yesterday with
Mr. Kent?
LOIS
Nice. He seems like a very nice
man.
DETER
What did you two talk about?
LOIS
(shrugs)
This and that.
DETER
Lois. Honesty and trust.
Lois sighs and nods.
LOIS
We talked a little about a story
he's working on.
(beat)
A homicide.
Deter shakes his head.
DETER
I specifically told him _not_ to
discuss your work. It's too soon.
LOIS
(reacting)
He didn't want to. I had to drag
it out of him.
DETER
(patiently)
Lois, your memories have to flow
back in slowly, or else you could
counteract everything we're doing
here.
LOIS
(chastised)
I'm sorry. I didn't think it would
hurt.
There's a moment of awkward silence. Deter reaches over and
takes Lois's hands in his.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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27 CONTINUED: 3 27
DETER
(tenderly)
It's not your fault. I'll have
another conversation with Mr. Kent
and take care of things.
Lois looks down at their hands and then up to Deter's face
and she smiles.
DISSOLVE:
28 INT. LOIS'S ROOM - LATER THAT DAY 28
Lois enters the room and moves to a full length mirror. She
looks at herself, striking different poses, trying to get a
handle on what feels most natural.
LOIS
Who are you?
As she stares at her reflection, she notices a red stain on
the sleeve of her sweater. She frowns and takes off her
sweater. As she does, the seed pod from Superman falls out
of the pocket and onto the bed. Lois picks up the pod,
holding it in her hand. Suddenly, the pod splits, spilling
out red pollen onto Lois's hand. Lois wipes off the pollen
on a towel that is sitting on the dresser, and as she does,
she notices that it has left the same red stain on the towel
as on her sweater. The wheels start turning in Lois's head.
29 EXT. CENTER GROUNDS - LATE AFTERNOON 29
It's dusk and the grounds are fairly deserted. Lois is back
at the site of the picnic, looking around for the seed pods.
She finds a few smashed pods on the ground and picks one up.
It is half full of the red pollen.
LOIS
I feel like Nancy Drew...
(beat; confused)
... whoever that is.
Lois looks around the area and spots a large bush near the
fence that is in bloom with red flowers. She casually walks
over to the bush and sees that it is covered with seed pods.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Bingo.
Lois quickly ducks in behind the bush. To her surprise, she
finds a gate built into the fence. She tries it and it
opens easily. Lois quietly shuts the gate and backs out of
the bush. As she does, she backs right into Dr. Mendenhall.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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29 CONTINUED: 29
Lois spins around in shock, then embarrassment.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Excuse me.
MENDENHALL
Lois, I'm Doctor Mendenhall.
LOIS
Oh.. uh.. hi... I was just admiring
this beautiful bush.
MENDENHALL
It is lovely, isn't it. I'm glad I
found you. I thought we could
start your treatments.
LOIS
Now?
MENDENHALL
(nodding)
I see no reason to wait.
LOIS
(shrugs)
Sure. Why not?
PUSH IN on Mendenhall's smiling face.
FADE OUT
_END ACT TWO_
--page break--
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_ACT THREE_
FADE IN:
30 EXT. CENTER GROUNDS - NEXT MORNING - DAY #4 30
Deter is sitting on a bench overlooking a pond.
CLARK (O.S.)
Dr. Deter?
Deter turns his head to see Clark join him on the bench.
DETER
I'm glad you could come. We need
to talk.
CLARK
(concerned)
Is everything alright with Lois? I
was just on my way to see her.
DETER
I don't think that would be such a
good idea.
CLARK
(reacting)
What do you mean?
DETER
Lois is in a very delicate state
right now. I am trying to lead her
down the path to recovery, but you
are pulling her toward confusion
and mental chaos.
CLARK
(reacts)
Me?
DETER
I told you that any conversations
about Lois's personal or
professional life could have a
severe negative impact on her
treatment.
CLARK
(chastised)
I know that, but I thought...
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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30 CONTINUED: 30
DETER
(interrupting)
You come in here and talk about
murder investigations, and
suddenly, Lois could start
fantasizing that she's back at the
Planet, working on a story. She's
not ready for that yet.
CLARK
Alright, I promise, no more
business.
DETER
That's not good enough.
CLARK
(angry)
Wait a minute. You can't stop me
from seeing her.
DETER
Yes I can, unless you want to put
her under the care of another
doctor. It's your choice.
Clark is conflicted. After a moment of staring across the
pond...
CLARK
Okay, I'll back off, but the second
she makes some progress, I want to
be there for her.
DETER
(smiling)
Of course. Just remember that I'm
only thinking about what's best for
Lois.
31 CLOSE ON LOIS'S FACE - DAY 31
which is vibrating from the electrodes coming from Dr.
Mendenhall's machine. She is wearing a set of headphones
that are once again playing "Feelings" and her eyes are open
wide watching the TV set in front of her. (Note: we do not
see the TV screen).
32 PULL BACK 32
to see that she is sitting in Mendenhall's office, getting
"zapped" while Mendenhall talks on the phone.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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32 CONTINUED: 32
MENDENHALL
... yes, everything is going quite
well. The contract will be carried
out in another day or so, providing
you deliver the money by six
o'clock tonight.
(beat; tougher)
Sorry, this is a cash only
business. One of my clients tried
to pass me a bad check and they
never found his body.
(beat)
Just leave the money at the drop
site, and the rest will be handled.
He hangs up the phone and gets up, crossing over to the EEG
monitor, which is spiking. He checks his watch.
MENDENHALL (CONT'D)
That should be enough for today.
He dials down the input and turns off the TV set. As he
does, Lois's face relaxes, and her eyes close. He removes
the electrodes from her temples.
MENDENHALL (CONT'D)
(softly)
Lois. Lois.
Lois slowly opens her eyes, which have trouble focusing.
She's in a daze.
MENDENHALL (CONT'D)
Your treatment is coming along very
well.
LOIS
(spacy)
That's good...
Mendenhall helps her out of her chair.
MENDENHALL
You go on back to your room now and
rest.
Lois nods and heads for the door.
33 EXT. CLARK'S APARTMENT - ESTABLISHING - DAY 33
CLARK (O.S.)
... and he suspended my visiting
rights.
--page break--
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34 INT. CLARK'S APARTMENT - DAY 34
Clark is pacing in the living room, talking to MARTHA and
JONATHAN.
JONATHAN
He can't do that, can he?
CLARK
(shrugs)
He's the doctor.
MARTHA
Well, maybe you _should_ back off a
little bit, sweetheart.
CLARK
But I need to be there for her. I
need to hold her and tell her
everything's going to be alright.
Instead, she's turning to Dr.
Deter. How long do I have to sit
by and watch?
JONATHAN
Only until she gets her memory
back. Then everything will be
normal again.
CLARK
The doctor said there's a chance
that she might never regain her
memory.
MARTHA
Which is all the more reason that
you have to listen to him. When
someone you love is sick, your
first instinct is to comfort them,
but sometimes you need to back off
and give them the space they need
to recover. I'm afraid I've got to
go with Lois's doctor on this one,
honey.
CLARK
I know you're right, but I still
don't like it.
JONATHAN
Just because Clark can't visit,
doesn't mean that Superman can't
check up on her from time to time.
Clark smiles.
--page break--
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35 THE SKIES OVER METROPOLIS - DAY 35
Superman flying (STOCK).
36 A TALL TREE NEAR THE NEUROSCIENCE CENTER 36
Superman alights in one of the top branches and looks off
into the distance.
37 SUPERMAN'S POV (TELESCOPIC VISION) 37
of Lois and Deter walking and talking. He says something
that makes Lois laugh. She reaches over and touches his arm
and he smiles at her.
38 BACK TO SUPERMAN 38
who is miserable, pining away.
DISSOLVE:
39 INT. CENTER - HALLWAY - EARLY EVENING - NIGHT #4 39
Lois is walking down the hall when she sees Nurse Reilly
coming out of a patient's room, carrying some clothing.
NURSE
Evening, Lois.
LOIS
Hi. Are those Agnes's clothes?
NURSE
(nodding)
I'm afraid so. She had a stroke
early this morning and was taken to
County General.
LOIS
(shocked)
A stroke?
NURSE
She was such a sweet thing. The
saddest part is, Dr. Mendenhall was
doing so well with her.
LOIS
Was Dr. Mendenhall also treating
Henry Blackstock?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
"FORGET ME NOT" (#18) G. Rosenberg 1/23/96 35.
39 CONTINUED: 39
NURSE
(nods)
I heard that Mr. Blackstock lapsed
into a coma. Life can be so
unfair.
As Nurse Reilly continues down the hall, Lois casually
approaches Mendenhall's office. She tries the door, which
is locked. She looks around and spots a food tray in the
hallway. She stares at the tray for a moment, then
instinctively picks up a fork. She looks at the fork in her
hand, wondering what good it is, then, as if her hands had a
life of their own, she bends one of the tines outward and
shoves it into the lock on Mendenhall's door. After a few
tense moments, the lock springs. Lois is surprised, but is
quite happy with herself as she enters Mendenhall's office.
40 INT. MENDENHALL'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 40
Lois flips on Mendenhall's desk lamp.
LOIS
First I break in and now I'm about
to dig through this man's office.
How can something so wrong feel so
right?
She sits down in Mendenhall's chair and starts going through
his drawers. In a moment she comes to a locked drawer.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Aha.
Lois finds a paper clip and twists it around. She puts it
into the lock and a second later, the drawer slides open.
LOIS (CONT'D)
Maybe I'm a reporter by day and a
cat burglar by night.
Lois pulls out a telephone, followed by a stack of file
folders. The one on top is labeled "Lois Lane."
41 INTERCUT TIGHT SHOT OF FILES 41
Lois opens the file to see a notation that reads, "behav.
mod. trtmnt 7b." Lois flips to the next file, which is
labeled, "Agnes Moskowitz." Her sheet also indicates
"behav. mod. trtmnt 7b." At the bottom of her sheet are the
scary words, "Treatment terminated." Lois quickly flips
open the next file, which belongs to Henry Blackstock. Her
eyes go immediately to the bottom line, "Treatment
terminated."
--page break--
"FORGET ME NOT" (#18) G. Rosenberg 1/23/96 36.
42 CLOSE ON LOIS 42
who is afraid.
43 INT. CLARK'S APARTMENT - NIGHT 43
Clark is dressed down in jeans and a cut-off sweat shirt.
He has a huge stack of books on psychiatry and memory loss
which he is SUPER SPEED READING while casually munching away
on a slice of pizza. He stops at one article and reads
aloud.
CLARK
'... and the American Medical
Association says Dr. Maxwell
Deter's techniques are both ground
breaking and effective.'
(beat)
They forgot slow and frustrating.
There's a KNOCK. Clark puts down his book and crosses over
to open the door. He's stunned as Lois strides in, talking
as she enters.
LOIS
(fast)
Something's going on and I needed
to talk to someone, and you seemed
like the most logical person.
Thank God you were listed in the
phone book.
(beat)
That pizza smells good. Can I have
a piece?
Clark is standing there, speechless.
LOIS (CONT'D)
The pizza?
CLARK
(snapping out of it)
Sure, have as much as you want.
LOIS
Thanks.
Lois grabs a piece and takes a bite. As she does, Clark
realizes that there are several photos of Lois and him
around the apartment.
CLARK
There's a soda in the refrigerator.
Help yourself.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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43 CONTINUED: 43
LOIS
Sounds good.
As Lois crosses to the refrigerator, Clark SUPER SPEEDS
throughout the apartment, scooping up all the photos and
putting them into a drawer. Lois turns.
LOIS (CONT'D)
I felt a draft. Is there a window
open?
CLARK
I don't think so.
(beat)
I can't believe you're here. I
thought you weren't supposed to
leave the Center.
LOIS
I get the feeling that I'm not the
kind of person who's very good with
rules.
(looking around)
This place is kind of sparse. No
pictures?
CLARK
I don't photograph very well.
LOIS
Superman came to see me yesterday.
Did you tell him I was there?
CLARK
(nods)
Was that okay?
LOIS
Yeah. It was nice to meet him, and
nice of you to think of me.
CLARK
(longing)
I'm always thinking about you.
LOIS
That must make your girlfriend mad.
(beat)
I assume you have a girlfriend.
CLARK
I do. She's great.
Clark moves closer to her.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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43 CONTINUED: 2 43
LOIS
Do I know her?
CLARK
(nodding)
You two are very close.
Clark can barely stand being this near to Lois, but still so
emotionally far away.
LOIS
This is so frustrating...
CLARK
(sotto)
Tell me about it.
LOIS
... walking around with a big hole
in your life. Anyway, Superman
gave me one of those pods from the
murder scene and I think I found
the plant it came from.
CLARK
(surprised)
You did?
LOIS
It's at the Center, and get this...
it's right in front of a secret
gate.
CLARK
A secret gate?
LOIS
That's how I snuck out. Do you
think the murderer could have
something to do with the Center?
CLARK
It's possible, I guess.
LOIS
There's more. Something very weird
is going on with Dr. Mendenhall.
Two of his patients have had
strokes since I've been there. I
did a little digging around and
discovered that he had three other
patients who suffered from strokes
in the past year.
She pulls a list out of her pocket and hands it to Clark.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
"FORGET ME NOT" (#18) G. Rosenberg 1/23/96 39.
43 CONTINUED: 3 43
LOIS (CONT'D)
Here're their names. I thought you
could track them down or something.
CLARK
I don't exactly see how all of this
fits together.
LOIS
Neither do I, but you've got to
admit it's worth looking into.
Mendenhall could be doing some
dangerous kind of experiments that
fry people's brains and...
Clark suddenly realizes that Lois has crossed over the
bounds of reality.
CLARK
Okay, I'll check it out, but first,
we've got to get you back to the
Center.
LOIS
Back to the Center? Didn't you
hear anything I said?
CLARK
I heard it all, but I think Dr.
Deter will be very worried if he
finds out you're missing.
LOIS
Why are you always like this?
CLARK
Like what?
LOIS
Small minded.
CLARK
I am not.
LOIS
Yes you are. You're unwilling to
believe anything that doesn't fit
into a neat little package.
CLARK
How can you say that?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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43 CONTINUED: 4 43
LOIS
Because it's so obvious. You're
afraid to play outside of the
rules. Why can't you open yourself
up and be a little impulsive once
in a while?
CLARK
(caught up in the
argument)
You mean like you? You don't even
bother breaking the rules anymore;
you threw the rule book away a long
time ago.
LOIS
You're darn right, and that's the
way I'm going to keep playing the
game. I don't need your help to
investigate what's happening at the
Center. I can do it myself.
As Lois turns to leave, Clark realizes what has just gone on
and grabs her arm.
CLARK
Hold it. Did you hear what you
were saying?
She pulls her arm away.
LOIS
I lost my memory, not my hearing.
CLARK
_That_ was the old Lois.
She stops and thinks about this for a moment, then nods.
LOIS
Fortunately, I liked what I heard.
She turns to leave again.
CLARK
Don't leave. Let's talk about it.
LOIS
(shaking her head)
It was a mistake to come here.
She's at the door.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
"FORGET ME NOT" (#18) G. Rosenberg 1/23/96 41.
43 CONTINUED: 5 43
CLARK
How're you going to get back to the
Center?
LOIS
I still know how to hail a cab.
She walks out the door and SLAMS it shut. Clark can't
believe what just happened.
44 EXT. CLARK'S APARTMENT - MOMENTS LATER - NIGHT 44
Lois is standing on the corner, waving at a passing cab.
Superman comes FLOATING down, landing next to Lois. She is
startled.
LOIS
Superman.
SUPERMAN
Hello, Lois. Can I give you a lift
somewhere?
LOIS
(confused)
Do you have a car?
SUPERMAN
(smiling)
No, I mean a lift.
He gently scoops her up in his arms. She's a little scared.
LOIS
I don't know about this. Is it
safe?
SUPERMAN
A lot safer than the cabs in this
town.
LOIS
(smiling)
What the heck. Let's do it.
Superman slowly takes to the air, lovingly looking at Lois
who is in awe of the fact that she is flying.
DISSOLVE:
--page break--
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45 EXT. CENTER - NIGHT 45
Superman lands on the Center grounds. He gently puts Lois
down. She is buzzed.
LOIS
That was unbelievable. I think I
could really get used to zooming
over the traffic like that.
SUPERMAN
Anytime you want. Consider me your
own personal limo service.
Lois looks at Superman for a moment.
LOIS
Just how well do we know each
other?
SUPERMAN
I hope that someday very soon
you'll remember. Sleep tight.
Superman slowly RISES up into the night sky, leaving behind
a very impressed Lois.
LOIS
(softly)
Wow.
46 INT. MENDENHALL'S OFFICE - SAME TIME 46
Mendenhall is on the phone.
MENDENHALL
Yes, I got the money. By this time
tomorrow, Perry White will be dead.
FADE OUT
_END ACT THREE_
--page break--
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_ACT FOUR_
FADE IN:
47 INT. LOIS'S ROOM - MORNING - DAY #5 47
Lois is standing at her window, looking out over the
grounds. Her door opens and she turns to see Deter.
DETER
I thought you had a session with
Dr. Mendenhall this morning.
LOIS
I don't want to go.
DETER
(surprised)
Why not?
LOIS
He... scares me.
Deter moves in closer to Lois.
DETER
Elias Mendenhall is a great doctor.
There's no reason for you to fear
him.
LOIS
Maybe not, but I do.
Now Deter is very close to her.
DETER
Your mind is going through a lot
right now and you're a little
confused. You know that I'd never
let Dr. Mendenhall, or anyone, hurt
you. You have to trust me.
Lois reaches out and pulls Deter in for a tight hug.
LOIS
Thank you... for everything. I
don't know what I'd do without you.
DETER
Don't worry. I'll always be here
for you.
(beat)
Now go. You shouldn't keep Dr.
Mendenhall waiting.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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47 CONTINUED: 47
Their hug lingers for another moment. Just when it appears
that they may actually kiss, Lois breaks off the hug and
exits the room. Deter smiles as he appreciates her
departing figure. As he is about to leave, an ORDERLY comes
in with a huge bouquet of flowers.
DETER (CONT'D)
I'll take those.
Deter reads the card, which is addressed to Lois.
48 CLOSE ON THE CARD 48
"Dear Lois. Thinking of you. Get well soon. Love, Clark."
49 BACK TO DETER 49
who angrily crumples up the card.
50 INT. DAILY PLANET - MORNING 50
Clark enters, very up.
CLARK
Yo, Jimmy. What's happening?
JIMMY
(wary)
Not much. You, uh, hit the lottery
or something?
CLARK
Better. Lois came over last
night...
JIMMY
I thought she was under house
arrest.
CLARK
She snuck out. Anyway, it was
great. We talked, we disagreed, we
even got into a fight. It was just
like old times.
JIMMY
So you think she's getting better?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
"FORGET ME NOT" (#18) G. Rosenberg 1/23/96 45.
50 CONTINUED: 50
CLARK
Definitely. She's even snooping
around the Center looking for a
story. She brought me a list of
Dr. Mendenhall's patients who
supposedly had strokes.
JIMMY
And the point is?
CLARK
I don't know, but just for the heck
of it, why don't you run these
names and see if anything pops up.
Jimmy nods and takes the list.
CLARK (CONT'D)
(happy)
It's only a matter of time before
she's back in here making trouble.
God, I miss her.
Clark's phone RINGS and he picks it up.
CLARK (CONT'D)
Clark Kent.
51 INT. LOIS'S ROOM - INTERCUT AS NECESSARY 51
Deter is on the phone with Clark.
DETER
Mr. Kent. This is Dr. Deter. I
thought we had an understanding
about Lois.
Clark wonders if he knows about last night.
CLARK
(wary)
We do.
DETER
Cutting off communication with her
means no visits, no calls and no
bouquets with 'thinking of you'
notes.
CLARK
Come on. They were only flowers.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
"FORGET ME NOT" (#18) G. Rosenberg 1/23/96 46.
51 CONTINUED: 51
DETER
You don't understand; _anything_
could set her off. She's suffering
from acute paranoia this morning.
Something must've happened during
the night that spooked her.
CLARK
(guilty)
Like what?
DETER
I have no idea, but she's not being
rational. If she tries to contact
you, don't try to reason with her.
As a matter of fact, don't even
talk to her. I know it sounds
callous, but it's for her own good.
CLARK
Alright.
He hangs up the phone and is totally depressed.
CLARK (CONT'D)
(to himself)
What have I done?
DISSOLVE:
52 INT. CENTER - LOIS'S ROOM - AN HOUR LATER 52
Lois is delivered back to her room by Nurse Reilly. She's
in a daze as she moves to the mirror and looks at herself,
trying to focus. She stares at her reflection and she sees
faint red marks under the hair on her temples. She reaches
up to touch one, then freezes.
53 QUICK FLASHBACK TO SCENE #9 53
of a partially comatose Henry Blackstock with red marks on
his temples.
54 BACK TO SCENE 54
as Lois's panic begins to rise. She eyes the telephone, not
sure what she should do.
--page break--
"FORGET ME NOT" (#18) G. Rosenberg 1/23/96 47.
55 INT. DAILY PLANET - SAME TIME - DAY 55
Clark is working on his computer when Perry comes out of his
office.
PERRY
Clark, I need some personal advice.
CLARK
You're coming to the wrong guy.
PERRY
What's the matter?
CLARK
This whole thing with Lois has me
turning in circles.
PERRY
You just got to give it time, son.
CLARK
I guess you're right. What's up?
PERRY
Sally just called. She wants to
make me dinner tonight to thank me
for the other day. I don't know if
I'm ready for this.
CLARK
At some point you've got to get
over Alice and back into the
mainstream.
PERRY
Maybe you're right. I guess I'm a
little hesitant because I've been
out of the dating game for so long.
How about if you and me and Jimmy
get a burger at lunch and we can
kick this around.
CLARK
You got it.
Clark turns back to his computer and his eyes fall on a
PHOTO of Lois and him. He stares at it wistfully. Just
then, his phone rings.
CLARK (CONT'D)
Clark Kent.
--page break--
"FORGET ME NOT" (#18) G. Rosenberg 1/23/96 48.
56 INT. LOIS'S ROOM - INTERCUT AS NECESSARY 56
LOIS
(frantic)
Clark, it's Lois.
CLARK
(concerned)
What's the matter?
LOIS
I have this feeling there's about
to be another murder.
CLARK
Murder?
LOIS
(panicked)
And for some reason, I think _I'm_
involved. I saw it all on TV!
Clark realizes that she's hallucinating this whole thing.
CLARK
You saw it on TV?
LOIS
(confused)
Yeah... well, I think... It's all
so jumbled. That's why I need your
help.
CLARK
(his heart breaking)
I'm sorry Lois, but I can't.
LOIS
(rising panic)
What do you mean?
CLARK
Have you spoken to Dr. Deter?
LOIS
He wouldn't understand. Please,
Clark, I'm really scared.
CLARK
(this is killing him)
I'm sorry.
As he slowly puts the phone down, he can hear Lois pleading
with him. He finally hangs up, shaken by the call. A
moment later, Jimmy comes in with a legal pad.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
"FORGET ME NOT" (#18) G. Rosenberg 1/23/96 49.
56 CONTINUED: 56
JIMMY
C.K. I checked out those names
that Lois gave you.
CLARK
Did anything come up?
JIMMY
She was right about one thing;
they all suffered strokes.
He shows Clark the pad.
57 INTERCUT CLOSE UP OF LEGAL PAD AS NECESSARY 57
JIMMY
These are the patients who were
treated by Dr. Mendenhall, and here
are the dates they were shipped off
to County General.
CLARK
May 25th, July 17th...
Suddenly his face lights up.
CLARK (CONT'D)
Wait a minute. The Vice President
of Sun Construction was gunned down
on May 23rd and they never found
his killer. And on July 15th...
JIMMY
... the head of AmerTech Labs was
killed when his house blew up.
CLARK
In the last week there've been two
more murders and two more stroke
victims. Maybe Lois isn't
imagining things. Maybe there _is_
something strange going on at the
Center.
Clark quickly dials his phone.
CLARK (CONT'D)
Lois Lane, please.
(beat)
Do you have any idea where she
might be?
(beat)
Okay. Thanks.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
"FORGET ME NOT" (#18) G. Rosenberg 1/23/96 50.
57 CONTINUED: 57
Perry sticks his head out of his office.
PERRY
I made a reservation for lunch.
We'll leave in about thirty
minutes.
DISSOLVE:
58 EXT. DAILY PLANET - A HALF HOUR LATER - DAY 58
Perry, Jimmy and Clark exit the Planet.
PERRY
Once you get past our philosophical
and political differences, Sally
and I have a lot in common. Both
divorced, both have grown kids,
both love the King...
59 EXT. METROPOLIS STREET - DAY 59
A pickup truck sits at the curb down the street from the
Planet. The faint melody of "Feelings" can be heard from
inside the truck.
60 PUSH INSIDE 60
to see that the driver is Lois, wearing a pair of
headphones. She is looking straight ahead, her eyes dulled
over.
61 POV FROM INSIDE THE TRUCK 61
of Perry, Clark and Jimmy walking down the street.
62 INTERCUT EXT/INT PICKUP TRUCK 62
as it lunges out into traffic. Lois's face is completely
impassive.
Perry, Clark and Jimmy hear a SCREECH of tires and are
startled to see a pickup truck barrelling down the street.
PERRY
What in the Sam Hill is that guy
trying to do?
Suddenly the truck swerves out of the street and bares down
directly on them.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
"FORGET ME NOT" (#18) G. Rosenberg 1/23/96 51.
62 CONTINUED: 62
Lois's face is without emotion as she is moments away from
running down Perry. Clark tips his glasses and uses his
HEAT VISION on the tires, EXPLODING all four at once, which
sends the truck into a skid. Clark surreptitiously uses his
SUPER BREATH to stop the truck dead in its tracks, inches
away from Perry.
CLARK
Chief, are you okay?
PERRY
That's twice in two days I've
almost bought the farm. I'm
getting the feeling that maybe this
is no coincidence.
They move to the cab of the truck and look in to see someone
slumped over the wheel. Clark pulls the driver back to see
that it is Lois, who slowly opens her eyes.
CLARK
Lois! Are you alright?
Lois blinks, as if she is waking from a dream. She takes
off the headphones and looks around.
LOIS
Clark? What am I doing here?
CLARK
(steely)
I think it's time you and I found
out.
63 INT. MENDENHALL'S OFFICE - DAY 63
Mendenhall is sitting at his desk when Lois enters. She
appears to be in a daze. Mendenhall gets up and crosses to
Lois.
MENDENHALL
Lois, how are you feeling?
LOIS
Much better, now that Perry White
is dead.
Mendenhall smiles and ushers her to the chair in the rear of
his office.
MENDENHALL
You'll be happy to know that this
is your final treatment.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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63 CONTINUED: 63
As he approaches Lois with the electrodes in his hands, his
door BURSTS open and Clark and Deter rush in.
CLARK
It's over, Mendenhall.
Lois gets up from the chair, no longer in a daze, and moves
over to Clark and Deter.
DETER
(incredulous)
Elias! How could you?
MENDENHALL
(coldly)
It was business.
DETER
It was murder!
MENDENHALL
The Center was losing money and I
couldn't let the bank take all of
this away.
CLARK
So you created your own Murder Inc.
and used your patients as the hit
men then made sure they'd never
talk.
MENDENHALL
I did whatever I had to so I could
continue my research for the good
of mankind.
LOIS
And you think your _patients_ need
mental help.
CLARK
The police are on the way.
Mendenhall casually reaches out and presses a button on his
desk. Suddenly the entire compound is filled with melody of
"Feelings."
CLARK (CONT'D)
What are you doing?
MENDENHALL
Calling in the sheep.
Clark looks over to Lois, whose eyes suddenly get a vacant
stare.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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63 CONTINUED: 2 63
CLARK
(to Deter)
It's the music. Turn it off.
Deter pushes the button, but the music continues. Suddenly,
Mendenhall's window is SHATTERED by machine gun fire. Deter
dives behind the desk as Clark tackles Lois to the floor,
protecting her with his body. During the confusion,
Mendenhall runs out of the room. Clark looks up to see a
LITTLE OLD MAN with an Uzi, standing on the lawn outside of
Mendenhall's office. He has a completely blank look on his
face.
64 INTERCUT EXT. GROUNDS - CLARK'S POV 64
Several OLD PEOPLE armed with heavy artillery are converging
upon Mendenhall's office.
CLARK
Mendenhall must've brainwashed them
to protect him and the song is
their trigger.
Another burst of gunfire rips into the office. Lois
flinches as the bullets fly around here.
DETER
What are we going to do?
CLARK
You stay here with Lois. I'll be
right back.
Deter takes Lois in his arms as Clark dashes out of the
office, pulling at his tie as he goes.
65 EXT. GROUNDS - MOMENTS LATER 65
The zombie like army is descending on the office as Superman
lands in front of them.
SUPERMAN
Please, drop your weapons.
The gun toting geriatrics do just the opposite, raising up
their assorted artillery and BLASTING Superman with
everything they have. When the dust clears, Superman is
unscathed. He BLURS through the crowd and a moment later,
he has their entire cache of weapons, which he crushes into
a huge metallic ball and hurls out into space. As the
patients continue to advance upon him, he uses his HEAT
VISION to melt down all of the speakers in the compound,
bringing the music to a halt.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
"FORGET ME NOT" (#18) G. Rosenberg 1/23/96 54.
65 CONTINUED: 65
The patients stop in their tracks, wondering what is going
on.
Superman takes to the air.
66 EXT. CENTER OUTSIDE THE GATES - DAY 66
Superman lands in front of a dark sedan, jarring the car to
a sudden halt, then walks around to the driver's side and
YANKS Mendenhall out of the car. Mendenhall cowers in fear.
A moment later, a police SIREN sounds in the distance.
SUPERMAN
I'll make sure that wherever you
end up, they pump 'Feelings' into
your cell, day and night.
Mendenhall slumps over in defeat.
67 INT. HALLWAY - MOMENTS LATER 67
Clark is running down the hall and meets Deter and Lois as
they come out of Mendenhall's office.
CLARK
Are you alright?
DETER
(nodding)
Luckily Superman showed up. I
better go talk to the police.
As Deter hurries down the hallway, Lois walks up to Clark.
CLARK
How are you doing?
LOIS
Okay. For a minute there, it felt
like I was back covering that riot
at the University.
CLARK
(hopeful)
The University?
LOIS
(nodding)
Sure. Don't you remember? The
students were marching on the
administration building, then the
police showed up with tear gas...
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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67 CONTINUED: 67
LOIS (CONT'D)
(her eyes widen as she
begins to realize what is
happening)
... I was wearing my blue silk
blouse and a little silver pin on
the lapel of my jacket...
(emotional)
Clark! I remember!
She runs into his arms and they briefly hug.
LOIS (CONT'D)
(excited)
It must've been the gunfire that
jarred my memory back. This is
fantastic!
CLARK
(happily)
You're not kidding.
LOIS
I feel like someone just opened a
door and I walked through into the
light.
(she points to herself)
Lois Lane.
(she points to Clark)
Clark Kent. We're partners at the
Planet. I like spicy Chinese food.
CLARK
Now we can get our lives back on
track.
LOIS
(nodding)
The first thing I need to do is
get something off my chest. Since
we're partners and everything, can
I trust you with a secret?
CLARK
Of course.
LOIS
I think I'm in love.
CLARK
(beaming)
I know you're in love.
LOIS
It's that obvious?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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67 CONTINUED: 2 67
CLARK
(tenderly)
It's written all over your face.
LOIS
Don't say anything. I haven't told
_him_ yet.
CLARK
(confused)
Him?
LOIS
(smiling)
The man who threw me a lifeline and
pulled me back into the world of
reality... Maxwell Deter.
Clark is stunned. Deter comes walking down the hall and
Lois looks over in his direction with an adoring smile on
her face.
FADE OUT
THE END
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