Act 1 Teaser
Fade In KCU
A beautiful, sleek new Lexus rolls up to the curb on campus. Inside, are a beautiful woman in her early 30s and an attractive girl in her early 20s. The girl is seating in the passenger seat.
Woman: You got everything you need, Jan?
Jan: Yes, Ms. Grale.
Grale: You wired?
Jan nods.
Grale: Take it off.
Jan: (confused) The wire?
Grale: (sarcastically) No, everything else.
Jan is embarrassed.
Cat: Why?
Grale: This is your 1st time, kid. These people, if you meet any of them. They won't just give the information out to a stranger. And believe me, if they find a wire, you're dead.
Jan swallows. She reaches inside her shirt and rips out a taped wire, wincing. She hands it to Grale.
Grale: Remember, Don't exaggerate it. Get to know the people around here 1st, sized them up, don't draw too much attention to yourself, just enough that they'll notice you, get me? And don't be afraid. If these bastards smell fear, they'll eat you alive.
Jan swallows again and nods. She opens the door. Grale puts her hand over Jan's. Jan, surprised, turns around.
Grale: (kindly) This is real brave of you, kid, but are you sure you're ready for this?
Jan tries to smile.
Jan: Only one way to find out.
Grale: (winks) Go ahead.
Jan gets out of the car. The Lexus speeds off.
Jan: (whispering to herself) It's all going to be o.k.
A nearby guy approaches her, but she doesn't notice him.
Guy: Hey, smooth ride.
Jan: (startled) Oh, ummm, thanks.
Guy: Is that your mom?
Jan is about to say no, but she thinks it over.
Jan: Yeah.
Guy: She's hot.
He snickers to himself and heads off. Jan rolls her eyes.
Jan: What a-
Lana: Jerk?
Jan turns around to see Lana Lang.
Jan: Just the words on my mind.
Lana: You're not the only one who finds him less than courteous.
Jan smiles, holding out her hand.
Jan: Janet Collerson.
Lana: (They shake hands) Lana Lang. I haven't seen you around here before.
Jan: This is my 1st day.
Lana: (looking at her watch) You're a little late. Classes ended 15 minutes ago.
Jan: I just wanted to get a feel of the place.
Lana: Oh, that's cool. I could take you around if you want.
Suddenly, Lana's cell phone rings. She gives Jan an apologetic look and answers.
Lana: Hello?
Next Shot.
Clark is on the other end talking in to his cell phone, carrying a book bag and walking out of the library.
Clark: I just got out of the library. Sorry I'm late, but Professor Potter kept us in an extra 10 minutes. I'll be there real soon. I just have to put my books away.
Next Shot.
Other end.
Lana: That's o.k. I'll be waiting.
She hangs up.
Lana: Oh, sorry, I forgot I have plans.
Jan looks a little disappointed.
Jan: Oh. Well, that's o.k. Thanks for the offer.
Lana: (sensing the disappointment) You could come along with us if you want.
Jan: That would be great. Thanks.
Lana: No problem.
Lana smiles at her. A couple of girls walk out of a nearby building. One talks to Lana.
Girl #1: (shouting) Hey, Lana, want to come to the mall with us?
Lana smiles.
Lana: (shouting back) Sorry, Jada, I've got plans.
Girl #2: See you tomorrow, Lana!
Girl #3: Are you still on for the study group.
Lana smiles and nods.
Girl #4: Bye!
The group heads off.
Jan: You seem pretty popular around here.
Lana: (shrugs) We live in Smallville. Almost everybody names each other. Jada's parents were my parent's best friends.
Jana: Were?
Lana shrugs awkwardly.
Lana: My parents are dead.
Jana: Oh, my, god. I'm so sorry.
Lana: It's o.k.
There is an awkward silence. Suddenly, Clark walks up to them.
Clark: Am I interrupting something.
Lana smiles.
Lana: (smiling and shaking her head) Hey, Clark.
He kisses her on the cheek briefly and puts her arm around her. Then he looks at Jana, holding out his hand.
Clark: Clark Kent.
Jana: (smiling flirtatiously) Janet Collerson. But all my friends call me Jana.
Clark: I've never seen you on campus before.
Jana: My 1st day.
Lana: If it's no big trouble, I just invited Jana to lunch with us. Is that o.k.?
Clark's face registers a bit of disappointment, but he quickly covers it up.
Clark: Sure.
Jana: (smiling) Awesome. Thanks guys.
Lana: Let's go. We don't want to miss the movie.
Jana: Movie. Which one are you going to see?
Lana: We don't know yet. We always decide when we get there.
Clark: Let's get going, should we?
Lana: (pointing) My SUV is that way.
They head in the direction.
Next Shot.
Police station. Chloe Sullivan is seated in a chair sipping coffee. She is obviously irritated.
Chloe: I still don't like the idea, Ms. Grale.
Grale: (revealed to be sitting across from her) I really don't give a damn what you like at this point, Ms. Sullivan.
Chloe: Jana doesn't know what she's getting herself in to! She's going after Intergang for goodness sakes. The biggest crime syndicate in the state of Kansas.
Grale: If I remember correctly, you're not her mother.
Chloe: That's real low, Laura.
Grale: It's Ms. Grale to you.
Chloe: Please, save the sentimentalism for someone else.
Grale: You're really starting to irritate me, Chloe. Just stay out of it. It's none of your damned business.
Chloe: Yes, it is. Her life is in my hands. If she dies, it's all my fault because I shouldn't have proposed the idea to her at all.
Grale: If I remember correctly, Jan is over 18.
Chloe: You don't get my point do you? She doesn't know how big this is. If her cover is blown they will kill her!
Grale: You don't get my point. Ms. Collerson chose this mission and frankly I'm glad some people have the guts to try to rid this city of criminal activity.
Chloe: (shouting) Go to hell!
Grale: I've already been there. I live there everyday of my fucking life, and you know why? Because of Intergang.
Chloe: (pointing angrily) If this girl dies, I'm going to crucify your ass. I'm going to make sure you land yourself in prison you heartless bitch.
Grale: What, with that piece of shit newspaper?
Chloe: No, I've got a friend who works at WGBS. She's not quite a reporter yet, but I tell you, if anything happens to Janet Collerson, I am going take you to a worse place than Intergang can ever put you.
Grale: Oh, yeah, and what's your friend's name?
Chloe: Grant. Cat Grant.
Credits.
