Man of Steel

2.02 Humility

Written by Terence Jordan and Consulted with David(Vergon 6)

[TEASER]

EXT-DAILY PLANET

We get a view of the Daily Planet globe spinning. We then hear people talking, and phones ringing.

CUT TO:

INT-DAILY PLANET

We see people shuffling to get to their designated areas. Pan to Lois typing up a story. Jimmy walks over to her.

Jimmy Olsen

Another drug bust?

Lois Lane

You know it, who would of knew I would play such good drug dealer.

Jimmy Olsen

There's no role Lois Lane can't play.

Pan to Clark entering the building. He looks Lois hoping she'll say something. Lois rolls her eyes at him. Clark sighs, and walk to his desk.

Jimmy Olsen

Lois, don't you think its about time you cut C.K. a break.

Lois Lane

Cut him a break? For What? There's no problem between us.

Jimmy Olsen

Yeah right, (sighs)its not his fault Lois, I don't blame him and you shouldn't either.

Lois sighs. Pan to Clark getting coffee and the back to Lois.

Lois Lane

What can I say Jimmy?

Jimmy Olsen

An apology is a start. I'll hand the story to the editor.

Jimmy grabs the story and walks off. Lois sighs and walks over to Clark.

Lois Lane

Hey Smallville.

Clark turns to face Lois.

Clark Kent

Hey Lois.

There's an long awkward silence between them.

Clark and Lois

Look I'm-

Clark Kent

You can go first.

Lois Lane

No it can wait, you go.

Clark Kent

But Lois I insist.

Lois Lane

Perfect gentlemen as always. Look I'm sorry about the other day. I was blaming you about Chloe.(Clark gives her a look)I know Smallville, I was wrong. So I'm sorry.

Clark Kent

Its okay Lois. I'm sorry I haven't been much of a partner and over protective.

Lois Lane

You were grieving guess we handle it differently. But overprotective that's always been you Smallville.

Clark nods. Zoom into his ear as we start to hear people screaming and explosion. Pan to Lois giving him a look.

Lois Lane

Okay there Clarkie? You're not getting senile on me, are you?

Clark Kent

Sorry Lois, I have something I must do. Cover for me.

Lois Lane

Wait what?

Clark runs out before she could finish her sentence, leaving Lois with a skeptical look.

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EXT-STAR LABS

We see Scientists in blue Star Lab coats running out of the Star Lab buildings. Superman lands in front of them.

Superman

What happened?

Scientist

Explosion, you have to hurry. I think Professor Emil is still inside.

Superman nods and zips into Star Labs.

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INT-STAR LABS CHEMICAL LAB-DAY

We see a man(Professor Emil Hamilton on the floor gripping some paperwork. The room is filled with smoke that appears to be red. We get view of the fire outside the lab and it suddenly vanishes. The lab door rips off its hinges, and Superman enters. He begins to inhale the red smoke through his mouth. He starts to cough as his eyes starts glow red. A mischievous grin appears on his face. Professor Emil gets up and stares at him oddly.

Professor Emil Hamilton

Thanks Superman. Is everything okay?

Superman(KAL)

Everything's fine, never better. We should get you out of here.

Cut off on Superman(KAL) still with mischievous grin as he guides Professor Emil out the lab.

[FADE OUT][OPENING CREDITS]

STARRING

TOM WELLING…CLARK KENT/KAL-EL/SUPERMAN

MICHAEL ROSENBAUM…LEX LUTHOR

ERICA DURANCE..LOIS LANE

MICHAEL MCKEAN…PERRY WHITE

AARON ASHMORE…JIMMY OLSEN

SOPHIA BUSH…CAT GRANT

JILL TEED…DETECTIVE MAGGIE SAWYER

GUEST STARRING

ALESSANDRO JULIANI…PROFESSOR EMIL HAMILITON

REOCURRING CAST

PEYTON LIST…LUCY LANE

RUTGER HAVEN…MORGAN EDGE

COLUMBUS SHORT…RON TROUPE

DAVID ZAYAS…BILL CHURCH

DAVID PATEKAU…OFFICER DAN TURPIN

[ACT I]

INT-LEXCORP LEX'S OFFICE

We see Lex and Morgan Edge talking.

Morgan Edge

We need to move in on the Eastside. The little Café and the surrounding houses will be perfect for Edge Computer Company.

Lex Luthor

What exactly is your plan to get the residence out the area?

Morgan Edge

Buy them off, among other forces if necessary.

Lex Luthor

I warn you Edge, don't have this lead back to me.

Morgan Edge

Don't worry your little shiny head, Lex. You're completely protected. You have my word.

Lex Luthor

Your word means nothing to me at the moment Edge. Just make sure.

Morgan Edge nods and exits the office.

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INT-DAILY PLANET CONFERENCE ROOM

We see Lois, Clark, Jimmy and Cat at the conference table sitting. Perry is standing up at the head chair. Perry is getting ready to talk but we hear tapping on a desk. Pan to Clark who is doing the tapping with his pen. His facial expression is boredom. Perry clears his throat. Pan to everyone eying Clark skeptically.

Perry White

Son, mind not doing that tapping.

Clark Kent(mockingly)

Sorry Perry, go on.

Perry White

Well, we've been going after Intergang for weeks and we still have nothing.

Lois Lane

We do know Edge has something planned for the Eastside.

Perry White

We need to find out. Cat, what do we have for the gossip column?

Before Cat could say anything Clark starts tapping his pencil again and sighs. Perry get irritated.

Perry White(irritated)

I'm sorry Mr. Kent, are we boring you?

Lois Lane(concerned whisper)

Seriously Clark, what's gotten into you?

Clark Kent

Yes Perry I am bored, sitting here instead not doing anything. I'm starting to think you're losing your edge.

Perry White

Now listen here son. I don't know.

Clark Kent(getting up)

First off, I'm not your son. I'm going to go find Intergang myself, while you guys have your little club house meeting.

Clark bumps Perry's shoulder as he exits out the office leaving a shocked Perry, Cat, Jimmy and Lois.

Jimmy Olsen

What's gotten into C.K?

Lois Lane

Maybe the job is starting to get to him.

Lois continues to eye the door. Ron storms into the office.

Ron Troupe

You guys have to check this out.

Perry White

What is it, Troupe?

Ron Troupe

Explosion at Star Labs, Superman was there to save the day.

Perry White

Have anything on how the explosion started?

Ron Troupe

All I got it was something about a classified project. Sorry Chief.

Lois Lane

So you stormed in here for basically nothing.

Ron gives her look. Lois shrugs.

Ron Troupe

No but this.

Ron turns on the T.V.

Ron Troupe(CONT'D)

Superman has a really bad temper with one of the Scientists at Star Labs.

Zoom in on the T.V. with news headline that says "Superman Hot Tempered" We see Superman yelling at Professor Hamilton.

Superman(KAL)

Maybe next time you should think twice before risking your life for nonsense like paperwork. I have other people to save.

Superman takes off into the air rapidly. Pan back to the conference room with everyone shocked.

Lois Lane

That doesn't sound like Superman.

Jimmy Olsen

Maybe just having a bad day. Nothing really news worthy.

Perry White

Olsen's right. Our main objective is Intergang. Lois, I want you and Kent to go to the Eastside, find out what's going down. Take Olsen with you. Troupe, I want you to find out what you can on Edge. Where he's at and what he has planned.

Ron Troupe

Got it chief.

Ron walks out and Lois looks at Jimmy and Perry.

Lois Lane

Now we just have to find my partner in crime.

Jimmy and Perry nod before Lois and Jimmy exit out the conference room.

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INT-INTERGANG LOCATION

We see Morgan Edge and Bill Church talking.

Bill Church

So what's the plan?

Morgan Edge

I want you and our boys to start moving in on the Eastside. Get the people to sell their homes and businesses. Starting with the Café.

Bill Church

What if they refuse to sell?

Morgan Edge

Make them a offer they can't refuse.

Bill Church

And if that doesn't work?

Morgan Edge

I don't think I have to explain any further.

Church nods and signals the henchman to leave.

Morgan Edge

Oh and Church, you better not fail me.

Cut off on Church nodding and then leaving the location.

CUT TO:

EXT-DOWNTOWN OUTSIDE BANK

We hear bank alarms and gunshots. Then three robbers in black masks running out. They shove civilians out the way as they run away.

Robber 1

Move! Move!

Robber 2

There's no telling when the boy scout might show up.

Tilt up to Superman floating down.

Superman(Kal)

How about now. You know I really hate the nickname boy scout.

Robber 3

Aw Crap!

Superman(KAL)

Do you know what else, you guys never learn and I'm kind of sick of dealing with you lowlifes.

The robbers point there guns at Superman.

Superman(KAL)

Come on guys, please.

Superman uses his heat vision melting the guns in their hands. They yell in pain as the melted metal covers their hand. He than grabs all three by the collar. Pan to the crowd gasping how ruthless Superman is behaving.

Superman(KAL)

No more taking it easy on you lowlifes.

Superman(KAL) tosses them in the air and they scream in fear as they fall onto three different cars. The robbers are unconscious and the people stare at Superman shocked and scared.

Superman(KAL)

That'll teach you not to rob another bank. Next time I won't be so nice.

Cut off on Superman(KAL)'s mischievous grin.

[FADE OUT][ACT I ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]

]ACT II]

EXT-DOWNTWON OUTSIDE BANK

We see police officers and ambulances. Pan to the robbers conscious and agony.

Robber 1(in pain)

My arm, my arm.

Robber 2

My back. I'm suing, I want my lawyer.

Officer Dan Turpin

Yeah whatever buddy, take them out of here.

The paramedics take the robber to the ambulance vehicles. Turpin walks over to Maggie Sawyer, who is looking around.

Officer Dan Turpin

What do you make of this Detective Sawyer?

Detective Maggie Sawyer

I don't know. This doesn't sound like the Superman I heard so much about.

Officer Dan Turpin

Maybe boy blue decides to take the law into his own hands.

Detective Maggie Sawyer

Maybe and we will deal with it but right now we have more important doings.

Cut off on Turpin knowing she means Intergang.

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INT-DAILY PLANET-DAY

We see Lois on the phone.

Lois Lane

Come on Smalllville, what are you doing? Stacking Hay? Call me when you get this.

She slams the phone down. Jimmy looks at her C.K.

Jimmy Olsen

No word from C.K? I wonder what's going on with him.

Lois Lane

I don't know but I guess it just me and you Jimbo.

Jimmy Olsen(vague)

Actually, I have to do something Lois, so I meet you there.

Lois Lane

Wait what?

Jimmy leaves and Lois wonders why. Pan to Cat approaching Lois.

Cat Grant

He sure was in a hurry.

Lois Lane

Cat, I really don't have a time to talk.

Cat Grant

I just wanted to tell you about your boyfriend Superman going hostile on some bank robbers.

Lois Lane

What are you talking about?

Cat Grant

Its all over the news. Superman broke their arms, sprained back and nearly kills them.

Lois Lane

I don't believe that, Superman wouldn't do something like that. I have to find out what's up with him.

Lois rushes out the planet. Cat hops on her desk and does her nails. Pan to Perry busting out his office.

Perry White

Cat, get to work! This isn't a beauty salon!

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EXT-EASTSIDE OUTSIDE CAFÉ

We see a man(owner) going around asking customers how the food is. Pan to Bill Church and few members of Intergang approach the owner. Everyone looks at them oddly.

Bill Church

Mr. Mahoni, if I could get a minute of your time.

Mr. Mahoni

As you can see sir, I don't have time. I have a café to run.

Bill Church

That's what we need to talk about. So you better make time. Perhaps there is a place we can talk privately.

Mr. Mahoni(worried)

Yes. Let's talk in my office. Right this way.

Cut off on Mahoni guiding Church and the rest of Intergang to his office.

INT-LEXCORP-DAY

Lex is reading the Daily Star on Superman aggressive force.

Lex Luthor

It seems you're showing your true colors Superman.

Pan to the office door as the assistant enters with Lucy behind her.

Lex Luthor(to assistant)

You may leave.

Lucy looks at Lex nervously as the assistant walks out.

Lex Luthor

Don't be so nervous Lucy, I just want to talk. Heard you were back in town. Tell me are you still playing the violin?

Lucy Lane

Is that the reason why you called me here, to play catch up?

Lex Luthor

So defensive, perhaps you and your sister aren't so different.

Lucy Lane

What do you want?

Lex Luthor

As I recall back, you stole a quite load of money from me. Fifty thousand to be exact.

Lucy Lane

Let me guess, you want me to pay you back.

Lex Luthor

Let's be honest, we both know you don't have that kind of money.

Lucy Lane

Then what?

Lex stands up and walks over to her slowly. Lucy eyes him cautiously.

Lex Luthor

You're going to work it off. It might take a while but it beats the alternative. I'll let you know your first assignment.

Lucy Lane

And if I refuse?

Lex Luthor

(smirks)Do you really want the answer to that?

Lucy stares at him in aw.

Lex Luthor

You may leave now.

Cut off on Lex walking back to his desk and a worried Lucy.

INT-CAFÉ OWNER'S OFFICE

We see a Bill Church and the owner talking. The rest of the Intergang members surrounds Mahoni. Church picks up a picture of his family and stares at it intensely.

Mr. Mahoni

My wife and two daughters.

Bill Church

Lovely, I'm going to get straight to the point. Intergang wants to take the café off your hands. Meaning my boss wants to buy your little café.

Mr. Mahoni

I'm sorry but I have no intentions of selling.

Bill Church

He's willing to make a generous offer.

Mr. Mahoni

This is a family business, no amount of money will get me to sale.

Bill Church

(sighs)That was me being nice. We're no longer asking, we're telling.

Mr. Mahoni(nervous)

I won't be intimidated.

Church signals one of the henchmen. The henchman pistol whips Mahoni. He grabs the back his head as blood leaks out.

Mr. Mahoni

(screams)What the?

Bill Church

Now think real hard on your decision.

Mr. Mahoni

I told you I'm not interested.

Bill Church

I really hate to do this(to henchmen) make him change his mind.

Church walks out as the henchmen each begin jump on Mahoni punching and kicking him to the ground.

CUT TO:

EXT-SUICIDE SLUMS-DAY

We see 3 teenage gang members spraying confetti on the wall.

Gang Member 1

Yeah this is street kings turf now.

Superman(KAL)

I don't think so.

Member 2

Superman!

Superman(KAL)

You little punks are destroying government property. Something must be done about that.

Member 3

You're not doing nothing.

Superman hovers over them. They throw spray cans at him.

Superman(KAL)

Really? I'm Superman remember. Meaning I'm Super. I say its time for an Eye for Eye.

Superman(KAL) uses his super breath, blowing the teenage gang members into the wall. He then super speeds and throws trash cans over their heads. He then uses heat vision making a fire surrounding them.

Superman(KAL)

If I were you guys I'll stand still or you will be roasted. Maybe next time you'll think before spray painting your little gang on public property. Courtesy of Superman.

Cut off on Superman(KAL) zipping off into the air in a red and blue blur. And the teenage gangs screaming for help as the fire surrounds them.

[FADE OUT][ACT II ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]

[ACT III]

INT-DETECTIVE SAWYER'S OFFICE

We see Detective Sawyer looking over Chloe's old cases involving Intergang connections. Pan to Officer Turpin entering with news.

Officer Dan Turpin

We have eye witnesses that spotted Bill Church at this Café in the Eastside. If we move now, we can see what's going on.

Detective Maggie Sawyer

Okay, let's move quickly. We don't want to spook him.

Cut off on Sawyer and Turpin exiting the office.

CUT TO:

INT-LOIS'S CAR

We see Lois talking on her cell phone.

Lois Lane

Listen I will like to speak to Professor Emil Hamilton. I don't care if he's busy this is urgent, Christ.

Lois slams the phone down and steps on the pedal.

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EXT-OUTSIDE CAFÉ EASTSIDE

We see Detective Sawyer and Officer Turpin talking with Café owner Mr. Mahoni. They notice the bruises and cuts.

Detective Maggie Sawyer

Mind telling us what happened to your face?

Mr. Mahoni

Oh its nothing, accident in the kitchen.

Officer Dan Turpin(unconvinced)

Right. We heard Bill Church was here, did he do this to you?

Mr. Mahoni

No you haven't all wrong. Church is businessman. We were discussing business.

Tilt up to Superman landing in front of Sawyer and Turpin. The crowd gasps.

Crowd

Superman…Its Superman.

Superman(KAL)

I heard Bill Church was in the area.

Detective Maggie Sawyer

This is police business Superman.

Officer Dan Turpin

We don't need your help, especially the way you've been acting, you're lucky were not taking you in.

Superman(KAL)

As if you could. And if you didn't need me, I wouldn't be here.

Cut off on the surprised reactions of Sawyer and Turpin.

INT-STAR LABS-DAY

We see Lois entering. Pan to scientist shuffling about. Pan back to Lois as she approaches one of them.

Lois Lane

Excuse me Lois Lane, Daily Planet. I'm here about the explosion.

Scientist

We already explained to the press, now if you excuse me.

Scientist brushes past Lois. Lois sighs.

Lois Lane

Do I have to dress like an organ to get some answers here.

Lois notices Professor Emil walking out of his office. She power walks over to him.

Lois Lane

Professor Hamilton! A word please!

Professor Emil Hamilton

Sorry, I have so much work to do.

Lois Lane

Its about the explosion. Lois Lane, Daily Planet.

Professor Emil Hamilton

The other Scientist have already explained to the press, minor accident.

Lois Lane

Oh I doubt it was minor, if Superman was there.

Professor Emil Hamilton

Lucky he was here, even though I thought he would be a lot nicer.

Lois Lane

Look whatever you were working on, effected Superman. The way he's acting, he didn't start acting like this until after the explosion.

Professor Emil Hamilton

I don't see how that's possible…Unless(realizing something)

Lois Lane

Unless what? Spill four-eyes.

Professor Emil Hamilton

Follow me to my office. I will explain everything.

Cut off on Lois following Professor Emil to his office.

INT-INTERGANG LOCATION

We see Church and Edge talking. Edge is sitting at round table as Church is standing. Edge appears to be dressed for a occasion.

Bill Church

Mr. Mahoni will now be selling his property to Morgan Edge.

Morgan Edge

Good work Church, what about the rest?

Bill Church

Working on it, we had to move out. It was getting hot. Police are down there now, word is Superman is too.

Morgan Edge

Will the café owner snitch?

Bill Church

Rest assure he won't.

Morgan Edge

Make sure that he doesn't. After he signs the lease over, kill him. Now if you excuse me I have an announcement I must get too.

Church nods and walks out the location.

CUT TO:

EXT-EASTSIDE CAFÉ

We see Superman now holding Mahoni by the collar. Sawyer and Turpin guns are drawn on him.

Detective Maggie Sawyer

Last warning Superman, drop him. Now!

Superman(KAL)

You'll be wasting bullets detective, besides some should tell him not to lie to authorities.

Mr. Mahoni

Please. Please. I want no trouble. We just talked business.

Superman(KAL)

Business get you those bloody cuts? You know I could do worst.

Officer Dan Turpin

Put him down Now Superman!

Superman(KAL) he looks at Turpin with mischievous smile.

Superman(KAL)

A real tough guy now Turpin.

Detective Maggie Sawyer

Do as he says.

Tilt up to a T.V. at the top of a building. On the T.V. we see Lex standing next to Morgan Edge. Lex approaches the podium.

Lex Luthor

Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce my new business partner, Mr. Morgan Edge. I know what you all are thinking but Edge has paid his debt to society. And he is ready to move forward with the help of Lexcorp.

Morgan Edge approaches the podium as Lex backs away.

Morgan Edge

I know the rumors about me, and rest assure they are not true. Thanks to Mr. Luthor I will now be starting my own computer company funded by Lexcorp.

Lex Luthor(stepping up)

Look forward to brand new computers in the following six months from Edge Computer Com.

Tilt back down to surprised faces of Turpin, Superman, and others.

Officer Dan Turpin

He can't be serious.

Superman tosses Mahoni onto a table.

Superman(KAL)

Lex!

Superman takes off into the air. Sawyer pulls out her talkie. Turpin goes to help Mahoni.

Detective Maggie Sawyer

Available all cars get to Lexcorp building immediately. Superman is on the move, protect Lex Luthor.

Officer Dan Turpin

This is insane. I don't like this Detective Sawyer.

Detective Maggie Sawyer

Me either, but we have to stop Superman before he does something stupid.

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INT-LEXCORP

We see Morgan Edge and Lex drinking wine. Edge is sitting on the couch.

Morgan Edge

We're on our way Lex.

Lex Luthor

Tell me Edge, what's your ultimate goal? It has to be more than weapons.

Morgan Edge(he turns to look Lex in the eyes)

Like you don't have a secret agenda.

Lex evilly grins. Pan to door as a desk busts in breaking the door. Superman(KAL) walks in.

Superman(KAL)

Hello Lex. We have something to talk about.

Pan to Edge worried while Lex has an evil grin.

Cut off Superman(KAL) with a evil glare towards Lex and Morgan Edge.

[FADE OUT][ACT III ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]

[ACT IV]

INT-PROFESSOR EMIL'S OFFICE

We see Lois standing by the door impatiently as she watches Professor Emil look over some paperwork.

Lois Lane

Not to sound pushy but can you hurry this up. There's no telling what Superman may do.

Professor Emil Hamilton

Ah. Here we go. Now we know green meteor rocks can kill Superman-

Lois Lane

Yeah, so where you getting at?

Professor Emil Hamilton

Well Ms. Lane, what we were working on involves red meteor rocks.

Lois Lane

(understanding) If green kryptonite harms him, than red kryptonite might affect him mentally.

Professor Emil Hamilton

Which would explain his aggressive behavior.

Lois Lane

Well how do we save him, you're the Einstein?

Professor Emil Hamilton

Assuming he inhaled the red kryptonite, the only way to have it exit out his system is to sweat it out. Which is impossible without the green one.

Cut off on Lois knowing what she has to do.

INT-LEXCORP-DAY

We still see Lex and Edge staring at Superman(KAL).

Superman(KAL)

Would say I'm surprised Lex, but you always did like laying in bed with a murderer.

Lex Luthor

You have no proof of what your claiming.

Morgan Edge

Kal or do you go by Clark? Superman?

Superman(KAL)

I'm going to make you pay for what you did to Chloe!

Superman zips and shoves Lex into the wall and grabs Edge by the throat.

CUT TO:

EXT-LEXCORP

We see police having Lexcorp surrounded waiting for Detective Sawyer to give the order. Pan to Turpin and Sawyer standing together.

Officer Dan Turpin

How do you want to do this?

Detective Maggie Sawyer

Superman is unpredictable at the moment. If we charge in there, there's no telling what he might do.

Lois Lane(o.s.)

Maybe I can help.

They turn to see Lois.

Detective Maggie Sawyer

Ms. Lane. This not the time to play reporter.

Lois Lane

Play reporter? And I guess you're playing Detective.

Detective Maggie Sawyer

Just stay out the way, Lane.

Lois Lane

You don't even have a plan, Detective. At least you can hear me out.

Officer Dan Turpin

It wouldn't hurt.

Lois Lane

Superman is infected by red kryptonite.

Detective Maggie Sawyer

Red Kryptonite?

Lois Lane

It's the opposite of the green, it effects him emotionally and mentally. If I could get close to him with this (she pulls out the green k)He should go back to the boy scout we all know and love.

Detective thinks on what to do.

Officer Dan Turpin

We need a decision.

Lois Lane

Well since you have all the time in the world.

Detective Maggie Sawyer

Fine. But you have fifteen minutes. Let her through.

Lois runs straight to the Lexcorp building.

INT-LEXCORP LEX' OFFICE

Superman is still holding Edge by the throat. Edge is gasping for air as he is turning red. Lex is still on the floor.

Superman(KAL)

You killed my best friend. Now I'm going snap your neck in two and then burn your carcass.

Lois Lane

Superman don't!

Superman turns to see Lois at the door way.

Superman(KAL)

Stay out of this Lois. I'm getting revenge.

Lois Lane

I can't let you do anything you'll regret.

Superman(KAL)

I doubt I'll regret snapping his neck. Plus you said you wanted justice for your cousin and I'm giving it to you.

Lois Lane

That is not justice and you know that.

Lois walks over to him and Superman starts to feel the effects and drops Edge. Edge takes a huge breath. Down on the ground, Superman begins to sweat out the red k.

Superman

Lois? Lois?

Lois Lane(kneeing beside him)

I'm here, I'm here.

Pan to Sawyer, Turpin and several officer entering armed. They notice Lois holding Superman.

CUT OFF

[FADE OUT][ACT IV ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]

[ACT V]

EXT-DAILY PLANET-NEXT DAY

(We see the Daily globe spinning.)

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INT-DAILY PLANET CENTER OFFICE

We see Lois looking at the front page with her story article. Which say "Superman's Humility" Pan to Clark walking in and notice Lois reading her article. He smiles.

Clark Kent

You know Lois, you might burn a hole in your article.

Lois Lane

I don't have heat vision Smallville. By the way you've been M.I.A. mind telling your partner where you've been?

Clark Kent

Doing some investigating.

Lois Lane

Really? So is your basket cool now. You really upset Perry. I mean more than me, and that is upset.

Clark Kent

Yeah about that, I'm sorry. I guess I'm still not over what happened.

Lois Lane

None of us are. But you really did hit a Jekyll and Hyde there. But maybe you should apologize to Perry.

Clark nods knowingly.

Lois Lane

You know Smallville, you weren't the only one missing in action.

Clark gives her a look of what do you mean.

Lois Lane

Jimmy. I haven't heard from him in the past 24 hours.

Clark Kent

I'm sure he's fine Lois.

Lois Lane

Yeah, sometimes I worry about him.

Clark is taken back by her opening up to him.

Lois Lane

(brushes it off) Well whatever, I'm sure you're right.

Clark Kent

You know thanks to you Superman is now back to his old self. You really are something Lois.

Lois Lane

And you just got the memo, Smallville. And here I thought you knew me.

Clark smiles at her as she smiles back. Pan to Lucy walking in worried. Clark notices.

Clark Kent

I'm going to go talk to Perry. Looks like you should do some talking of your own Lois.

Clark walks off to Perry's office as Lucy approaches Lois.

Lucy Lane

Lois. I really need you. I'm in trouble.

Lois Lane

What else is new with you Lucy? Nothing has changed has it? You're a grown woman now, its time you act liked it.

Lucy Lane

So you're not going to help. I'm your sister.

Lois Lane

Lucy, you can't play that card with me. You threw that away along time ago.

Lucy Lane

Lois. I need you.

Lois Lane

(trying not to give in)You got yourself into your troubles now get yourself out.

Lucy Lane(disappointed)

Fine. Lois. I vote you worst sister of the year.

Clark walks out to see an upset Lucy walking away and Lois rushing to the roof. He knows what she plans on doing. "FROM WHERE YOU ARE BY LIFEHOUSE" is playing in the background.

EXT-ROOFTOP-DAY

We see Lois dressed in light blue shirt and black pants staring at a box of cigarettes that's in her hand. She is trying not to cry. Pan to Superman on the rail.

Superman

You don't need those Ms. Lane.

Lois turns to see Superman.

Lois Lane

I thought we were past the Ms. Lane phase. Just because we're not together, doesn't mean you should be formal.

Superman

You shouldn't be smoking Lois.

Lois Lane

Trust me. The last thing I want is these cancer sticks.

Superman

You're strong Lois, because of you, you stopped me from doing something I'll regret.

Lois Lane

Well all the times you saved me, I have earned a couple of I.O.U'S. Besides we don't need Superman being the terminator.

Superman

(smiles)Look Lois about that night.

Lois Lane

Save your apologies. I was out of line and we leave at that. But I do think we shouldn't be together, you belong to the world.

Superman

If that's what you want, Lois.

Superman walks over to her and grabs the cigarettes from her hand.

Superman

Let's get rid of these.

Superman chucks them in the air towards the sky.

Superman

I don't know why you're upset that you'll damage your lungs but its not the answer.

Lois Lane

Its my sister, Lucy. She is in trouble.

Superman

What kind of trouble?

Lois Lane

I don't know but I blew her off. Told her to deal with it herself.

Superman

That doesn't sound like you Lois.

Lois Lane

I know but my sister and I grew apart the last ten years.

Superman

She's still your sister and I know you, and you won't abandon her. If you need me I'm here for you.

Lois Lane

Thanks. But don't you have an public apology to attend?

Superman

You're right but remember what I've said.

Cut off on Superman taking off into the air.

EXT-CEMETERY

As the song comes close to an end. We see Jimmy laying down by a grave stone which appears to be Chloe. We see liquor bottles scattered all around.

Jimmy Olsen(drunk)

Why did you leave me Chloe? How could you leave me?

He gulps down another liquor bottle and grips Chloe's gravestone. He begins to sob. The song ends.

[FADE OUT][ACT V ENDS][CLOSING CREDITS]

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

TERENCE JORDAN

SUPERMAN CHARACTERS CREATED BY

JERRY SIEGEL AND JOE SHUSTER