Man of Steel
2.09 Gamer
Written by Terence Jordan
[TEASER]
EXT-AUSTRAILIA MOUNTAIN AREA
We get a view of the mountain area filled with snow. On the a text says "One Week Ago" Tilt up to the sky to a toy plane holding Lex by a zip line.
Lex Luthor
Who are you? What do you want from me?
Pan to one of mountains where a metal circle entry opens. The toy plane chucks Lex into the entry.
Lex Luthor
Ah!
We see Lex sliding down a slide of some sorts.
INT-UNKNOWN PLACE
Lex comes through a hole and lands on his head. He falls unconscious. The power source key rolls out of his pocket. Pan to a shadowy figure picking it up.
Figure
Why Lex, what is this? Something desperately you want? We'll see how bad you want this. As much as wanted my happy life.
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ONE WEEK LATER PRESENT
EXT-LEXCORP-DAY
We're getting view of the Lexcorp sign. We hear Candace screaming.
INT-LEXCORP LEX'S OFFICE
We see Candace arguing on the phone.
Candace
I don't care what it takes, I want another team sent out there!
She slams the phone down. Pan to Mercy standing behind her in the doorway.
Mercy
You never could keep a cool head, could you Candace?
Candace
Tess, (turns to face her) why are you here? I have everything under control.
Mercy
Really? And where is Lex again?
Candace
I'm getting him back, so why don't you go back to Detroit where you belong and handle the Superman with a skirt.
Mercy
You got a whole security team killed.
Candace
We don't know that.
Mercy
Have you gotten a response. Have they checked in? (She doesn't answer) Yeah they're dead. I'm removing you of your duties.
Candace
What? You can't do that!
Mercy
I just did, I'm now the acting C.E.O. so stand aside. And watch how its done.
Pan to Livewire exiting out of a computer, startling Candace.
Livewire
Tess Baby, you sure know how to take charge.
Mercy
I brought help and I'm going enlist my own team.
Candace
Who else is there?
Cut off on Tess with a cocky grin.
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INT-AUSTRAILIA UNKNOWN PLACE QUARTERS
We see Lex sitting in a room, he looks very agitated. He stands up abruptly.
Lex Luthor
I've been here for a week. I demand to know where I am and what you want from me!
Voice
What I want Lex Luthor-
Pan to Toyman in his Superman Tas Attire. He is bouncing a red ball.
Toyman(CONTD)
Is revenge.
Toyman throws the ball and then it fades out on the ball coming towards the screen.
[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
JILL TEED…DETECTIVE MAGGIE SAWYER
GUEST STARRING
ADAM BRODY…WINSLOW SCHOTT/TOYMAN
LACEY CAHBERT…CANDACE
RACHEL BILSON…LESLI WILLIS/LIVEWIRE
CASSIDY FREEMAN…TESS "MERCY" MERCER
[ACT I]
EXT-DAILY PLANET
We see Daily Planet globe spinning on its axis.
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INT-DAILY PLANET BULLPEN
We see reporters shuffling to get to their destination. Pan to Lois looking over some papers wearing a black long skirt and a silk black collar top. Pan to Clark walking in with a tan overcoat over a gray business suit with a black tie and white collard shirt. He smiles as he see Lois walk over to copy boy scowling him to get the papers to the copy room on time. Lois turns to see Clark. She has small smile on her face.
Lois Lane
Hey Smallville, as you can see we're having a slow news day. Not to mention we have zilch on Intergang even though we know they're up to no good. I feel like we're getting no where Clark.
Clark could tell she's being serious with his name being said.
Clark Kent(reassuring)
Lois, we'll get justice for Chloe, It just going to take time. Intergang are playing it smooth but we'll catch them. Her death can't and won't be unjust.
Lois Lane
As long as we're on the same page Smallville. Now we have other business to discuss like yesterday's little make-out session.
Clark Kent
I was thinking the same thing, Lois. Maybe we can talk about it over lunch. I know this great Chinese place not too far from here.
Lois smiles.
Lois Lane
I guess I'm in the mood for some egg rolls.
Lois grabs her purse and her and Clark are about to head out until they run into Maggie Sawyer exiting out the elevator.
Detective Maggie Sawyer
Lane and Kent, just the two I was looking for.
Lois Lane(disappointed)
And why is that?
Detective Maggie Sawyer
I usually don't get the press involved, but you three including Mr. Olsen is only people who care about catching Chloe's killer as much as I do.
Lois Lane
What, the other slacking on the job.
Detective Maggie Sawyer
I admit, the attack at the MCP left us vulnerable. Now most my people are scared. I don't really blame them, they have families.
Lois and Clark nod in understanding.
Clark Kent
Do you have any leads?
Detective Maggie Sawyer
Just Deep Throat, you guys have connect maybe someone you know can help out with the case.
Lois Lane
What you're going to use us and then toss us aside. We can find Chloe's and bring them down on our own. And we might fill you in.
Clark Kent
Lois, this bigger than the two of us. We'll need all the help we can get. Remember what you said earlier.
Lois Lane
(sighs) I really hate it when you're right.
Detective Maggie Sawyer
I take you two are in.
Lois Lane
Fine, so how do we find Deep Throat.
Detective Maggie Sawyer
Do any you have connects in Suicide Slums, it is where main Intergang activity is located.
Clark Kent
Suicide Slums.
Lois Lane
Don't tell me you're scared Clarkie?
Clark Kent
Let's go.
Lois enters the elevator with Sawyer. Clark receives a text message. He pulls out his phone. The text is from Tess.
Tess(text)
Come to Lexcorp, and bring your alter-ego.
Clark has a surprised look and he looks to Lois and Sawyer. They look at oddly.
Lois Lane(concerned)
Smallville, what's wrong?
Clark Kent
I'll catch up, I have another lead. Its best if we split up. Lois you go with Detective Sawyer.
Lois Lane
Clark?
The elevator door closes.
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INT-LEXCORP
We see Tess sitting in Lex's chair and Candace with a mortified look.
Candace
Have you completely lost your mind! Lex would rather die than have his worst enemy save him.
Mercy
You really don't know Lex at all, do you? Because if you did, you'll know he's a firm believer of keeping your enemies closer.
Candace looks at her unsure. Pan to Superman hovering outside the window. Candace has a worried look. Mercy turns her seat around to face Superman with a smirk.
Cut off on Superman's stern look.
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INT-AUSTRAILIA UNKOWNN PLACE
We see Lex standing on a chair with a rope around his neck. He still unconscious but starting to come to. His arms are also tied up. Pan to a chalk board with nine drawn spaced underscores and half square with line of rope hanging. A bright light is shinning down on Lex. There is also a figure in the room, it's a robot with a TV. in its stomach. Lex finally comes to and scans his surroundings thoroughly. He then realizes his predicament.
Lex Luthor
What the hell is this? Do you know who I am!
Zoom into the T.V. on the robot and Toyman pops up.
Toyman
Oh I know who you are Lex, since you're the one who made me who I am.
Lex Luthor
Toyman! What is this!
Toyman
We're going to play some games Lex. If you win all three games, you'll get what you most desire.
Lex Luthor
Lex Luthor doesn't play games, and you will release me!
Toyman
You'll play my games Lex, if you ever want to see this again.
The video cuts to the Power Source key being shown. Lex doesn't say anything.
Toyman
That's what I thought. How much do you want it Lex? As much as I wanted the Toy factory to go on. Now let me explain the game to you.
The shaft below back legs of the chair opens. The chair is tilting.
Cut off on a worried Lex.
[FADE OUT][ACT I ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT II]
INT-AUSTRAILIA SECRET LOCATION
We see Lex still in the trap set by Toyman. The chair is still leaning. The robot with the T.V. stomach and Toyman on the screen points to the board.
Toyman
We're going start the first game small. I'm not sure you're familiar with Hangman Lex.
Lex Luthor
You're sick, I should sought you counseling.
Toyman
Its rude to interrupt Lex. Now the game has time limit. You have five minutes to figure out the ten letter word or you would be a hangman. Get it cause the game is called Hangman. This is fun. I love games.
Lex Luthor
People will find me Winslow. Then I'll stuff you in your toy box personally.
Toyman
You mean these men.
Cut the video of the dead security team, then back to Toyman.
Toyman
There is no way out but to play my games Lex. So lets play or else your prize will be destroyed. I know you're aware of the rules of hangman. I love this game in school. I was the best at it.
Cut off on Lex worried expression and Toyman's smirk.
INT-LEXCORP LEX'S OFFICE
We see Superman still outside window hovering. Candace is still nervous as she sees him and Tess still smirking.
Mercy
Are you just going to float there like a ghost or are you going to fly right in.
Superman(straightforward)
What do you want, Tess?
Mercy
It's Lex.
Superman
Not interested.
Superman gets ready to fly off.
Mercy
Lex has been kidnapped.
Superman hesitates and then enters the building.
Mercy
Well now who's all ears.
Superman
Have you notified the authorities?
Mercy
This isn't fore public knowledge, we keep Lexcorp business Lexcorp business.
Superman
At the expense of Lex's life.
Candace(getting courage)
We sent a security team to his location that we found.
Mercy looks at her annoyed.
Superman
And what happened?
Mercy
Doesn't matter, what does is getting Lex back in one piece.
She gets up with papers in her hands and walks over to Superman who is standing by Candace.
Mercy
This the coordinates Where Lex is located.
Superman looks at her uncertain.
Superman
Any idea who has him?
Mercy
No. You and Lex maybe enemies but part of you still cares for that friend you once knew.
Superman
I'll help Lex because it's the right thing to do.
Mercy
(unconvinced) Whatever you say, oh and you have a partner. Can't let you do it on your own.
Superman
Partner?
Livewire exits out the computer.
Livewire
Hey Supes, the names Livewire, nice to meet you.
Superman
You've got to be kidding me.
Cut off on Superman with a confused look and Livewire cocky smirk.
INT-AUSTRAILIA SECRET LOCATION
Lex is agitated. Toyman readies the game.
Toyman
This is exciting. Now your hint word is Lexcorp. So pick a letter.
Lex Luthor
You're nuts Toyman! You belong in the nut house.
Toyman
That's not a letter Lex.
Lex Luthor
(annoyed)C! C! I pick C!
Toyman
Lucky guess.
The robot writes C on the first white underscore line on the chalkboard.
Toyman
Lets continue.
Lex Luthor
What do you want Toyman! An apology!
Toyman
For you to cooperate Luthor! Four minutes left Lex. Now the next letter.
Lex Luthor
I
Toyman(agitated)
Right Again.
The robot writes I in the eighth blank space.
Toyman(CONTD)
You're really great at guessing Lex. But don't get overconfident.
Lex Luthor
W.
Toyman has a sinister smirk.
Toyman
Wrong guess.
The robot draws a circle head on the line hanging top line of the half square. The chair slightly slides back startling Lex.
Lex Luthor
Are you crazy!
Toyman
I'm starting to have fun. You got over confident, I told you not to. Really are full of yourself, Lex.
Lex looks at the two letters he got right and thinks on the hint word Toyman gave him. A realization came to him.
Lex Luthor
I want to solve the word.
Toyman
What! Its only two letters! No way you've figure it out.
Lex Luthor
The word is Corruption.
Toyman
What! How did you?
Lex Luthor
Easy the hint word Lexcorp. I remember the newspaper after your ordeal. Lexcorp involve in Corruption. No doubt being the child you are, you'll use some easy elementary word.
Toyman
No! We have two more games and it won't be that easy as Hangman.
Lex Luthor
I hope not. I was wondering if you put up a challenge.
Toyman
Don't mock me Lex!
Lex Luthor
I believe I've won the game now get these loose from around my neck and untie me.
The hatch closes and loosens on his hands. Lex frees himself. Pan to a door opening. The robot shuts down. Lex starts to walk towards the door.
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Lex enters the next room. There is a rectangle drawn on the floor of the room and a straight line going in the center from left to right. A toy helicopter flies towards Lex. Toy pops up on screen.
Toyman
Now Lex its time for the games to get physical, are you up for a game of dodge ball?
Pan to a door opening and five Toy robots walk in each holding a ball. Pan to Lex shocked.
Lex Luthor
This is ridiculous.
Cut off on the Toy robots with team Toyman shirts on.
[FADE OUT][ACT II ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT III]
INT-SUICIDE SLUMS MAGGIE SAWYER'S CAR
We see Sawyer in the front seat, Lois in the passenger seat and Jimmy in the back.
Jimmy Olsen
So how exactly are we going to find this Deep Throat.
Detective Maggie Sawyer
We hit the bars, I'm sure someone has information. Assuming he's still alive or here in Metropolis. The death of Chloe could have spooked him.
Lois Lane
Well there's only way to find out. I'll try Bucky's Bar.
Detective Maggie Sawyer
Wait. Wait. We stick together.
Lois Lane
Cover more ground this way. Jimmy has my number.
Lois exits. Detective Sawyer sighs annoyed.
Jimmy Olsen
There's no stopping Mad Dog Lane, when she's on the move.
Detective Maggie Sawyer
Lets catch up to her before she ruins the investigation.
Cut off on Jimmy and Sawyer.
EXT-AUSTRAILIA MOUNTAIN AREA
We see Superman and Livewire examining the scene where the security team were killed. Blood stains is scattered across the snow.
Livewire
Yeah those guys are dead, didn't stand a chance.
Superman
You could a least show some compassion.
Livewire
I leave that to you goody to shoe heroes. I'm only here for the business with Tess.
Superman
So you didn't escape on your own when Supergirl stopped you. Tess helped you, what is it she and Lex are up to.
Livewire
We need to find Lex. By the way I plan on get payback on your cousin.
Superman
Do you really want to continue that conversation?
Livewire smiles. He looks at her unsure. Pan to two toy robots watching on.
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INT-SECRET LOCATION
We see Lex walking in the rectangle. The robots still holding the red dodge balls. Toyman is still on video screen on one of the robots.
Lex Luthor
What is this Toyman, P.E?
Toyman
What does it look like Lex, we're playing a game of dodge ball.
Lex Luthor
This is starting to get old Winslow. You heard of the phrase don't hold a grudge.
Toyman
And how many grudges do you hold on to Lex, with a red and blue guy in particular.
Lex doesn't respond.
Toyman(CONT'D)
Now the second game is to commence. You have ten minutes to take out the robots with the five dodge balls and dodge theirs. If you get hit you die, so you better hustle. Oh and these aren't normal balls.
A robot demonstrates by throwing a ball and it hit's the wall ripping through it. Pan to Lex's expression of horror.
Toyman
Yeah these dodge balls are made of pure steel. Also if these toy robots catch your ball four times, you get the same result. So tell me Lex, is what you seek worth it.
Lex Luthor
Come on Toyman, Lex Luthor isn't intimidated.
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INT-BUCKY'S BAR
We see Lois entering the bar. Panel 360 as we see waitresses and gangster type people Lane
Now who should I start with?
Sawyer and Jimmy walk up behind her.
Detective Maggie Sawyer
We stick together, this dangerous place.
Lois Lane
I'm aware of that. Are you afraid I'll leave you in the dark?
Detective Maggie Sawyer
I was thinking the same thing about you.
Jimmy Olsen
Hey guys we have to find this Deep Throat guy, he's our only lead to finding Chloe's killer.
They nod.
Detective Maggie Sawyer
We should separate ask around but stay close.
Lois Lane
No need. In a place like this the bartender knows everything. You ever watch the movies.
The three of them held to the bar counter. They approach the counter. He smiles deductively at Lois.
Bucky
What can I get you beautiful?
Detective Maggie Sawyer
Information.
She shows him her badge.
Cut off on the Bartender with a worried look.
EXT-AUSTRAILIAN MOUNTAIN AREA
Superman and Livewire are still looking for Lex.
Livewire
It's like a needle in hay stack. I get we forget cue ball.
Superman
I'm sure Tess wouldn't like that.
Livewire
I take orders from no one. I do favors for exchange for favors.
Superman
With your powers, you could do a lot of good.
Livewire
What? Be a human light bulb. No thanks I pass. So save the preaching for church or someone who cares.
Zoom into Superman's ears as he hears the robots following them.
Livewire
Really Superman all that power and you and your cousin waste it saving weaklings.
Superman
Quiet we're being followed.
Pan to a missile heading towards them.
Superman
Move!
Superman hovers.
Livewire
Crap, there's no electrical wires here.
The missile is about to hit her but Superman grabs her avoiding the missile. They look down to see toy robots armed. A screen pops up on one of their chests. Toyman is on the screen.
Toyman
Superman! Why is it always you?
Superman
Toyman.
Livewire
The doll guy kidnapped Lex.
Superman
Where's Lex, Schott?
Toyman
Its Toyman, and he's playing the games. Just like you're going to be.
Superman raises his eyebrow. Livewire fully electric shocks him.
Superman
Ahh!
The force knocks Superman to the ground. His body sinks in the snow.
Livewire(landing next to the robot)
Really can't trust no one these days.
Toyman
Get him ready for the dodge ball game. Lex will be having partner that he hate most.
Cut off on the robots picking up Superman.
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INT-SECRET LOCATION
We see Lex still in the dodge ball court.
Toyman
I decided to play faire Lex. I'm going to give you a partner someone despise more than I do you. Bring him in.
We see Livewire dragging Superman in who is wearing some type collar.
Livewire
Enter the court boy blue or get torched again.
Superman gives her disgusted look before walking towards Lex.
Superman
What's going on Lex, what is this?
Lex Luthor
It's a psycho's sick joke. (looks to Livewire) Livewire, you're here, and that means Mercy betrayed me.
Livewire
Cool it baldy, She doesn't even know. She thinks I'm helping Boy scout here save you.
Superman
Why? Why betray Tess?
Livewire
Higher Favor.
Toyman
Enough talk, time for the games. If you think you can escape Superman think again. That collar, yours truly designed is made is what is called Blue Kryptonite. You'll be surprised how many files on you Lex has, Superman.
Superman looks to Lex, he only shrugs and smirks.
Lex Luthor
Necessary precautions.
Superman
I'm not playing your games Schott.
Superman stands confidently.
Toyman
Its Toyman. Even without your powers, you stand like you're mister tough guy. You don't have a choice. Now lets begin. Livewire you're the referee. Superman the rules is if you loose you die. Hit the target and advance.
Lex Luthor
You have no choice, with that collar, you're as helpless as I am. So let's play his ridiculous game.
Toyman
Smart man. Let the games begin.
Lex Luthor(to Superman)
I hope you're good at dodge ball.
Livewire
Okay enough babbling, begin!
One of the robots chugged a ball towards Superman but he ducks and notices the ball going through the wall.
Lex Luthor
The balls are made of steel.
Superman
You don't say.
Lex dodges a ball being thrown. He then picks up a ball and throws it towards one of the robots but misses. Superman expression looks as he has an idea.
Lex Luthor
Are you going stand there helpless or are you going to help out!
Superman
Lex, I have a plan but I need your help.
Cut off on Lex unsure.
[FADE OUT][ACT III ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT IV]
INT-BULKY'S BAR
We see Sawyer, Lois, and Jimmy still questioning the bartender Bucky.
Detective Maggie Sawyer
We need information on someone named Deep Throat.
Bucky(lying)
Never heard of him.
Jimmy Olsen
Listen, if you know something you need to tell us.
Bucky
Or what kid, you're not that frightening.
Lois Lane
He may no be but I am. My right fist is going to come across that pretty face of yours. I haven't worked out in a while and I need to cut loose.
Sawyer smiles at Lois.
Detective Maggie Sawyer
You heard her buddy. Deep Throat spill.
Bucky starts to get intimidated.
Bucky
I'll arrange a meeting out back in five minutes.
Lois Lane
Now that's more helpful, wouldn't you say Detective Sawyer?
Detective Maggie Sawyer
Very helpful.
Pan to a man watching from another table suspiciously.
Cut off on his point of view of Lois, Jimmy, and Sawyer exiting the bar out back.
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INT-SECRET LOCATION
Lex and Superman dodging the balls being thrown at them. There's several holes in the wall. Pan to Livewire with a sick smile on her face.
Livewire
Wow Lex, you can really move when you want to. Ha this is so fun!
Lex grabs a ball and throws it at the robot on the far left. But it catches the ball.
Livewire
(whistles) That's one baldy, three more and you're steering underground.
Lex Luthor(dodging balls)
You said you had a plan Clark, do you plan on filling me in or leaving me in the dark?
Superman
You said these balls are made of steel. Maybe the steel can break my collar.
Toyman
Hey! Hey! No planning! Play fair! Cheaters!
Lex Luthor(understanding)
I see where you're going with this.
Superman
Can I trust you?
Lex Luthor
That's an understatement.
Lex picks up a dodge ball.
Toyman
Livewire stop them!
Lex aims for the collar. Livewire shoots electric bolt towards Lex dodges and throws the ball at the collar around Superman's neck. The collar shatters. Superman stumbles but regains his balance and powers
Superman
That feels better.
One of the robots throws a ball towards Lex. Superman intervenes and the ball bounces off his chest. Zoom into Superman's eyes as they flow fiery. He uses his heat vision and destroys the five robots into pieces. Smoke rises from their parts.
Toyman(airplane screen)
No! No! No!
Livewire
Well that's my exit. Sorry Toyman baby, maybe next time. Call me!
Livewire exits through a line.
Toyman
It isn't over.
Superman
Yes it is Toyman, You're going jail this time. I'll make sure of it.(looks to Lex)
Toyman
You have to find me first. And that won't be easy plus I still have this.
Screen switches to the Power Source key.
Superman
Is that the Power Source key? That's why you were in Tokyo, wasn't it? We have to find him.
Lex Luthor
You won't keep me from the key.
Superman
It's a race then. Let's sees who's faster.
When they enter the next room they see toys scattered everywhere but one in particular and a big life-sized toy bear robot that Toyman is controlling from inside.
Lex Luthor
He was right, this won't be easy.
Toyman
Game 3 is on gentlemen, revenge will be mine!
Superman takes flight towards him with tremendous speed but is hit with a right arm. The force sends him flying towards huge building blocks. Lex stands tall as Toyman in the bear robot head towards him.
Lex Luthor
You're pathetic you know that? Nothing more than a child in a grown mans body. It was business you need to grow up!
Toyman
It was my life!
Pan to Superman getting up. His expression turns to sympathy.
Superman
What Lex did was wrong, but doesn't mean you have to be like this. You could be better than this.
Lex Luthor
Always the sentimental fool,(to Toyman) I suggest you a get a new life. Instead of blaming me for your pathetic life now. I offer you a chance of purpose, and you kidnap me because you can't let past ruins go.
Toyman
I won't be your pawn!
Toyman is about to squash Lex but Superman zips torpedo style crashing in the center grabbing Toyman in the process. Lex runs as the robot falls to the ground, sparks are flying. Superman lands and places Toyman on the ground who is unconscious. Lex searches for the key on Toyman.
Lex Luthor
Where is it? He has to have it on him. Where is it?
He doesn't find it on him. He looks to Superman.
Lex Luthor
You have it, don't you! Don't you!
Superman
He didn't have it on him Lex. Why is it so important? What does it do?
Lex Luthor
Its humanity's salvation to protect us from the invasion.
Superman
You're more delusional than ever.
Lex Luthor
Am I or am I the only one not blinded? Think about that Clark.
Cut off on Lex and Superman.
EXT-OUTSIDE BUCKY'S BAR
We see Detective Sawyer, Lois, and Jimmy waiting for Deep Throat to show. Lois is tapping her foot impatiently.
Lois Lane
Either I have a fast watch or five minutes is now consider twenty in bartender time.
Detective Maggie Sawyer
Are you always this impatient?
Lois Lane
Oh this is patient. That's it I'm going back in there. That guy hustled us.
Faint Voice
Help me.
Jimmy Olsen
Did you guys hear that?
Jimmy follows the faint voice to the trash bags
Lois Lane
Jimmy this isn't Sesame Street and the cookie monster isn't going to pop out the trash can.
Jimmy pushes the bag over to find a dying man. He appears to be bleeding from bullet wounds. Lois and Sawyer get closer.
Jimmy Olsen
Deep Throat?
Lois Lane
Who did this to you?
Detective Maggie Sawyer
We need to get a medic team out here.
Deep Throat(dying)
No.. too late. The end is…is coming.
Lois Lane
By Intergang?
Deep Throat
No… Only pieces to a puzzle. Much. Much worse.
Deep Throat takes his last breath.
Detective Maggie Sawyer
He was our only lead.
Lois Lane
Whoever did this, didn't want him to talk. They had to be in the bar watching us.
Jimmy shuts his eyes.
Jimmy Olsen
Something worst is coming and I don't think I like the sound that if you ask me.
Cut off on Jimmy, Sawyer, and Lois's bewildered looks.
[FADE OUT][ACT IV ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT V]
EXT-LEXCORP-NEXT DAY
We see view of the Lexcorp building.
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INT-LEXCORP LEX'S OFFICE
We see Lex staring out the window disappointed about not getting the Power Source Key. He sips Scotch from his glass. Pan to Mercy and Candace entering.
Mercy
Glad to see you in one piece.
Candace
Me too Mr. Luthor.
Lex Luthor
Are you now? Because if something were to happen, one of you would have been the new C.E.O.
Mercy
Lex you know I cared about your well being before all else.
Candace
As do I sir.
Lex Luthor
Really? At first I thought Tess might had betrayed me.
Mercy looks hurt.
Lex Luthor(CONTD)
But then something occurred to my attention, how did Toyman know I was in Japan at that exact location?
Candace shifts uncomfortably. Mercy looks at her realizing what Lex was getting at.
Mercy
It was you. Oh this is rich.
Lex Luthor
What did you think you'll achieve Candace?
Candace(nervous)
Lex, I don't know what you mean.
Lex Luthor
I really hate when my employers aren't honest with me.
Candace doesn't say anything.
Lex Luthor
Did you think by helping Toyman kidnap me and you rescuing me will boost you up in my good graces. Or did you want me out of the way cause you'll be C.E.O. Is that it? Do you think you can run this company better than me Lex Luthor!
He walks over to Candace. He brushes her cheek gently.
Lex Luthor
Oh Candace, you foolish girl. What a disappointment, I'll have to fire you. Literally.
Candace
Please give me another chance, I'm sorry. I am worthy.
Lex nods to his guard and he grabs Candace.
Candace
Lex Please! Don't!
The guard drags her out. Mercy has a wicked smirk on her face.
Lex Luthor(to Mercy)
And you!
He smacks her.
Lex Luthor(CONTD)
Thanks to you, Superman may have the Power Key!
Mercy
I was trying to save you!
Lex Luthor
By involving my worst enemy!
Mercy
I did what you taught me. Keep your friends close but your enemies closer. Enemy of my Enemy.
Lex Luthor
Get out. You're needed back to Detroit. Get going.
Mercy
Yes Mr. Luthor
Mercy begins to walk out.
Lex Luthor
Oh and Mercy. I suggest you keep a handle on your Injustice League.
Mercy nods and walks out.
Cut off on Lex downing the last of his Scotch and throwing the glass at the wall.
CUT TO:
EXT-DAILY PLANET ROOFTOP
We see red blanket down on the ground with Chinese food placed neatly in the center, and candles around the rooftop. "ALL ABOUT US BY HE IS WE" is playing in the background.
Pan to Clark walking through the door covering Lois's eyes.
Lois Lane
Smallville, the hand over the eyes is so cliché.
Clark Kent
Look, Lois I know you're upset about loosing the only lead we had on Chloe and me not being there. I hit a dead end and I'm sorry.
Lois Lane
And you thought a trip to the roof was in order.
Clark removes his hand from her eyes.. Lois views the scenery and she blushes a little but tries to hide it. Clark smiles because he caught her.
Clark Kent
I know we didn't have the chance to get Chinese food today but I took initiative of rescheduling it. As I recall you could go for an egg roll.
Lois Lane
Clark Kent, the romantic. He would of thunk.
Clark Kent
Only for you.
Clark grabs her hand and leads her to the blanket. They sit.
Clark Kent
I know we've been through this before and I ran away. But I promise you Lois I'm not going anywhere.
Lois Lane
I believe you Clark but there's so much at stake now. We still haven't found Chloe's killer yet and brought down Intergang.
Clark Kent
I know and I'm not saying forget about it. We will find them and we will stop them. But lets live in the moment and not let what's in front of us pass us by.
Lois smiles at him.
Lois Lane
Pass that egg roll Smallville, I'm famished.
Cut off on Clark and Lois smiling while they're eating and talking.
CUT TO:
EXT-FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE-NIGHT
We see a red and blue(Superman) blur exiting the Fortress.
CUT TO:
INT-FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE
Zoom into the ice we see the Power Source Key. The song ends.
[FADE OUT][ACT V ENDS][CLOSING CREDITS]
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
TERENCE JORDAN
DEVOLOPED FOR KRYPTONSITE BY
TERENCE JORDAN
SUPERMAN CHARACTERS CREATED BY
JERRY SIEGEL AND JOE SHUSTER
