Man of Steel
1.11 Underworld
Written by Terence Jordan
Tom Welling(Voice Over):Previously on the Man of Steel.
1.01 Return
Jor-El
Your training is complete my son.
Clark Kent
I always thought I was sent here to rule, but turns out I'm here to be Humanities savior.
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1.03 Birthright
We see Superman catching a advertising board before it drops on Lois and Chloe. Lois is amazed.
Lois Lane(amazed)
Superman.
Chloe Sullivan
I will not rest until I find out.
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1.05 Toyman
Clark Kent
We were once like brothers, Lex.
Lex Luthor
I told you those memories I no longer remember. Our paths were destined this way.
Clark Kent
The hero and the villain.
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1.10 Demon
Superman
Who are you?
Blacan
I am Blacan of the Underworld.
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Blacan
How about we take this to the roof.
Blacan reaches for Lois but is blocked by Clark Kent.
Clark Kent
You will not touch her!
Blacan
Step aside!
Blacan tosses Clark. Pan to Clark going through the window breaking the glass.
Lois Lane
Clark!
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Superman and Lois kissing.
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Jimmy Olsen
You're controlling the demon. He killed Clark!
Lex Luthor
This is the day Superman will fall.
Jimmy Olsen
This ends now!
Jimmy smashes the Talisman. Red smoke surrounds him and he vanishes.
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Superman and Blacan collide with each other and then vanish.
Lois Lane(worried)
Superman?
[TEASER]
EXT-UNDERWORLD
We see fire lakes surrounding land of dried burnt soil. Pan to Superman fighting a demon.
Superman
This is nonsense, all I want to know is way out.
Demon
There's no way out. You'll die here!
Superman uppercuts the demon knocking him out cold. He takes off into the air.
CUT TO: The other side of the Underworld.
We see Jimmy running from a pack of demons.
Jimmy Olsen
Please God! If you get me out of this, I promise no more stealing on demand.
The demons are about to snatch Jimmy. Pan to Superman swooping in picking up Jimmy.
Superman
You okay Jimmy?
Jimmy Olsen
Now that you're here Superman, yeah.
Superman
We have to find a way out Jimmy. We been in here for a month.
Jimmy Olsen
Yeah. Plus we have a bunch of demons wanting to make stew out of us.
Superman
I know Jimmy.
Jimmy Olsen
Not to mention that they hate your defeating their leader Blacan.
Superman
Maybe theirs a way out of here? Like a portal of some sort.
Jimmy Olsen
Maybe but where exactly are we going to find a portal? Whose that demon guy with the red cape?
Superman(intrigued)
I don't know.
Pan to a demon with long horns and a gold shield with the letter K engraved on it.
Lord Kane
Superman!
Superman
Hold on Jimmy.
Superman flies towards him.
Superman
Who are you? Do you know a way out?
Lord Kane
If you want out Superman, you have to defeat me in the Underworld Tournament.
Superman
What is this tournament?
Lord Kane
You'll fight me to the death Superman!
Pan to the other demons cheering. Pan to Jimmy gasping and Superman looking unafraid.
Superman
You want me you got me.
[FADE OUT][OPENING CREDITS]
STARRING
TOM WELLING…CLARK KENT/SUPERMAN
MICHAEL ROSENBAUM…LEX LUTHOR
ERICA DURANCE…LOIS LANE
AARON ASHMORE…JIMMY OLSEN
MICHAEL MCKEAN…PERRY WHITE
ALLISON MACK…CHLOE SULLIVAN
SOPHIA BUSH…CAT GRANT
GUEST STARRING
TIFFANI THIESSEN…ZATANNA
VING RHAMES…LORD KANE
[OPENING CREDITS]
[ACT I]
INT-DAILY PLANET
We see Lois at her desk typing on her computer. She looks over to Clark's empty desk.
Her face saddens.
Lois Lane(thinking)
Clark, I can't believe your gone.
Pan to Perry watching Lois concerned. He approaches and lays a hand on her shoulder comfortably.
Perry White
I know its still hard to believe but its been a month. Clark's gone Lois.
Lois Lane
I'm just not sure. Their's no body.
Perry doesn't say anything.
Lois Lane
I know he's still alive, I can feel it. By the way here's the story on the Bank Heist.
Perry White
Lois, did you find anything on Superman and Jimmy?
Lois Lane
No luck, I've tried using satellite images and the whole she-bang. Nothing.
Pan to Chloe walking in.
Chloe Sullivan
Hey cuz. Are you ready?
Lois Lane
I guess so.
Chloe Sullivan
Come on this is suppose to be cousins night out, remember?
Lois Lane
I'm all for cousins night out Chlo, but why a magic show?
Chloe Sullivan
Lois, it won't be as bad as you think. I heard this Zatanna magician is quite talented and has a great act.
Lois Lane
Fine.
Perry White
Zatanna? I remember watching her father Zatarra when I was younger.
Lois Lane
Well I guess she's chip off the old block.
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INT-LEXCORP
We see Lex at his desk on his laptop. Pan to a scientist walking in.
Lex Luthor
I trust you have some good news on Project Metallo.
Scientist
Yes sir. But what concerns me is the project's location. It doesn't seem like the best place to be.
Lex Luthor
It's the perfect place to be. No one will think to look. I promise you no one is worried about John Corben.
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INT-UNDERWORLD
We see Superman, Jimmy, Lord Kane, and several Demons. Pan to a harden clay square fighting ring.
Jimmy Olsen
Okay, you take him out and we can get out of here.
Superman
Don't worry Jimmy.
Jimmy Olsen
Are you really going to kill him?
Superman
I will never kill anyone demon or not.
Jimmy Olsen
I don't think Lord Kane follows your Moral Code.
Superman
Just leave everything to me.
Jimmy Olsen
You're the name Supes.
Pan to Lord Kane
Lord Kane
Are you ready to die Superman?
Superman
Not today I'm not. Get ready to get out of here Jimmy.
Superman steps into the ring. He meets Lord Kane in the center.
Cut off on their face to face stare.
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INT-METROPOLIS THEATER
We see Chloe and Lois in the crowd. Lois arm is on the armrest. Chloe nudges her arm.
Chloe Sullivan
Hey, come on pay attention. You don't want to miss the show.
Lois Lane(sarcastically)
Ye!!!
Pan to a woman in her mid twenties dressed in a black collar jacket opened revealing a white collar shirt underneath with black fish net stockings appearing on stage. Pan to Lois and Chloe.
Lois Lane
Is she a magician or a hooker?
Chloe Sullivan
Lois!
Lois Lane
Tell me she doesn't look she was on the cover of playboy.
Chloe gives her stern look.
Lois Lane
Okay, shutting up.
Pan to Zatanna on stage.
Zatanna
Hello ladies and gentlemen. I am Zatanna and I hope your ready for a show.
Pan to people clapping.
Zatanna
For my first trick I'm going to turn my wand into a snake. Ready…EKANS.
Zatanna drops her wand and it becomes a python. Pan to Chloe and Lois.
Chloe Sullivan
Amazing.
Lois Lane
It just a cheap trick cuz. Don't be so gullible.
Chloe Sullivan
Looks like more than a simple trick to me.
Zatanna
Okay, don't worry he's nonpoisonous…DNAW.
The snake jump in Zatanna's hand transforming back to her wand.
Zatanna
Not impressed. Let's move on to my second trick. I'm going to pull a rabbit out of my hat.
Pan to the crowd puzzled.
Lois Lane
She can't be serious.
Zatanna
Trust me its a lot harder than it looks.
Zatanna takes of her hat. She digs inside. Pan to a hole forming above the crowd. Pan to the crowd gasping.
Chloe Sullivan
Wow.
Lois Lane
Okay. Now I'm intrigued.
Zatanna grabs Lois and pulls her through the hole. Pan to the stage as Zatanna takes her hand out her hat revealing a small size Lois jumping out her hand than returning to her normal size. Pan to Lois shocked and the crowd clapping.
Zatanna
Thank you, also give it up for-
Lois Lane
Lois Lane.
Zatanna
Lois Lane!
Lois looks at her intrigued. Pan to Chloe also curious.
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[FADE OUT][ACT I ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT II]
INT-UNDERWORLD
We see Superman and Lord Kane fighting. Superman uppercuts him knock him on his back. Lord Kane gets up and spits out a fireball. Superman dodges and uses heat vision. Lord Kane dodges and runs towards him. He punches Superman in the gut and grabs his head kneeing him in the face. Pan to the demons cheering and Jimmy worried.
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INT-BACKSTAGE
We see Lois and Chloe sneaking to Zatanna's dressing room.
Chloe Sullivan
Lois this is crazy. What makes you think she can help us find Jimmy and Superman?
Lois Lane
Call it a hunch but I think that Zatanna might be a witch.
Chloe Sullivan
A witch? Lois, have you seriously lost your mind? I thought you said it was all a trick. You know don't be so gullible.
Lois Lane
Can you honestly say that hat thing was just a trick?
Chloe Sullivan
Okay I admit the hat thing did appear kind of odd.
Lois Lane
Odd, damn near not possible.
They reach Zatanna's dressing room door. Pan to security guard behind them.
Security Guard
Hey! What are you doing back here?
Lois Lane
Hi, my cousin and I are really big fans of Zatanna. And we we're wondering if we can get an autograph.
Security Guard
No autographs. I suggest you leave now.
Pan to the dressing room door opening revealing Zatanna.
Zatanna
Cool it Tom. I don't mind giving autographs to my biggest fans.(to Lois and Chloe) Come in.
Lois looks at the security guard and smirks. Chloe smiles at him and they walk in.
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INT-UNDERWORLD
We see Superman grabbing Lord Kane in a power bomb position. He lifts him up and slams him in the ground.
Superman
This fighting is pointless. Just tell me the way out and no one has to get hurt.
Lord Kane
You hurt me! I am Lord Kane of the Underworld. Proud Warrior…Kellios.
An fire sword forms in Lord Kane's hand. Superman looks at him sternly. Pan to Jimmy Olsen.
Jimmy Olsen
Come on Superman knock his block off.
The demons look at Jimmy fiercely. Jimmy smiles uncomfortably Pan back to the fight. Lord Kane swings his sword and Superman dodges. The sword nicks Superman's left arm leaving a mark. Superman looks at the cut.
Superman
A magical sword, perfect.
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INT-ZATANNA'S DRESSING ROOM
We see Zatanna, Lois, and Chloe.
Zatanna
So who should I make this out to?
Chloe Sullivan
We have a confession, were not really here for an autograph. We think you can help us.
Zatanna
Help you, how?
Lois Lane
I know you're a witch. And we want you help to find Superman.
Chloe Sullivan
And my boyfriend Jimmy.
Zatanna
First off I'm not a witch. The correct term is sorceress.
Lois Lane
What the difference? Sounds the same to me.
Zatanna
I get really offended with the term witch.
Lois Lane
Sorry. So are you going to use your witch powers to help us?
Zatanna
I can turn you into a frog if you like.
Lois and Zatanna have a stare off.
Chloe Sullivan
I'm sorry for my cousin but will you help us?
Zatanna
I think may be able to. I just need ingredients for the locator spell.
Lois Lane
What exactly do you need?
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INT-UNDERWORLD
Lord Kane swings his sword a sword at Superman but he dodges. He grabs Lord Kane and flies into the air. Superman returns down gripping Lord Kane with tremendous speed. He slams Lord Kane head first into the ground.
Lord Kane
Go ahead finish me off.
Superman
I'm not going to kill you. Just show us the way out.
Lord Kane
Fine I will show you.
Jimmy Olsen
Way to go Superman
Lord Kane(gets up)
Follow me.
Pan to the other demons angered. Superman follows Lord Kane with Jimmy behind them. He them to a Vortex of some sorts.
Lord Kane
Here is your way out.
Jimmy Olsen
Alright, lets get out of here Superman.
Superman
Wait Jimmy.(to Lord Kane) How can I be sure this is the way out?
Lord Kane
You've won fair and square Superman. Deal is a Deal.
Superman eyes him questionably. He enters the Vortex. It disperse revealing a hidden chamber. Superman is trapped in the chamber.
Lord Kane
You really should trust a demon. Demon being the main clue. Don't try escaping, this barrier is made up of magic. Which I notice is your weakness. You can't break it.
Superman tries punching the barrier but it won't break.
Demon
Lord Kane. What about this human?
He picks up Jimmy by the collar. Lord Kane smiles evilly.
Lord Kane
Lets have fun with him. We'll take good care of your friend here Superman. Its been while since we last eaten.
Cut off on Jimmy scared.
Jimmy Olsen
Ah crap.
[FADE OUT][ACT II ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT III]
INT-DAILY PLANET
We see Perry standing over Clark's desk.
Perry White
Well kid. It's a shame. I can't believe you had to go out like that. Always have to be a hero, I guess. (sighs) Never got the chance to thank you, because of you I got my act together. And another thing you were a damn fine reporter.
Pan to Cat saddened.
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INT-MAGICS AND SPELLS
We see Zatanna, Lois, and Chloe looking around the magic store.
Lois Lane
What exactly are we looking for?
Zatanna
A locator stone. It can help find anyone in any universe.
Lois Lane
A universe. Exactly, how many universes is it?
Zatanna
Fifty-two.
Pan to Lois shocked.
Zatanna
Their might be more than one you.
Lois Lane
I doubt it. They can only be one Lois Lane.
Chloe Sullivan
Is this it?
Chloe picks up a stone with some type of magical symbol on it.
Zatanna
Perfect.
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INT-LEXCORP
We see Lex getting ready to leave his office. Pan to Perry walking in.
Lex Luthor
Perry White, Now this is a surprise.
Perry White
This isn't a social call Luthor. I want know where Jimmy is. I know you know.
Lex Luthor
Like I told Detective Sullivan, I have no idea.
Perry White
You were the last person to see him.
Lex Luthor
No. I wasn't. I never saw Jimmy Olsen. So you've seem to be misinformed.
Perry White
I'm too old to fool Luthor. Don't try with me.
Lex smirks.
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INT-UNDERWORLD
We see Jimmy tied up on a stick, with fire surrounding him. Lord Kane and the demons chant around him.
Jimmy Olsen
Okay, this really sucks.
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INT-ZATANNA'S DRESSING ROOM
Lois, Zatanna, and Chloe surround a table with some type of magical board on it.
Lois Lane
Okay, what's next?
Zatanna
Absolute silence.
Lois grunts. Zatanna places the stone on the board. The symbol lights up.
Zatanna
Do you have the belongings?
Chloe Sullivan
Yeah. Here's Jimmy bowtie.
Lois Lane
Bowtie?
Chloe Sullivan
What? I got it for him for Christmas.
Zatanna
Place it on the board.
Chloe sets it on the board. Zatanna waves her hands.
Lois Lane
Tell me again this isn't crazy.
Chloe Sullivan
Its not maybe a little weird but not crazy. We're finally going to find them.
Zatanna
Etacol!
Mystical dust appear around the board. The board begins to shake.
Zatanna
I found them!
Chloe Sullivan
Where?
Zatanna
So much dark magic.
Lois Lane
Where are they?
The mystical dust disappear.
Zatanna
Their in a place called Underworld. Its filled with a lot of demons and Dark Magic.
Lois Lane
How are we going to get to them?
Zatanna
I'm going to teleport there now that I have the location. You two are going back to the Daily Planet. (to Lois) Yes I read you and Mr. Kent's articles.
Lois Lane
Do you really think we're going to sit around and wait?
Zatanna
(smiles) You don't have a choice. Tropelet!
Chloe and lois vanish.
Zatanna
Now. Here we go. Tropelet!
Zatanna fades away.
INT-UNDERWORLD
We see Jimmy still tied up.
Jimmy Olsen
Look you guys don't want to eat me. I'm lack toast and tolerant.
Lord Kane
Silence human. Kelgar you may pick the first piece.
Kelgar
While thank you Lord Kane.
Pan to Zatanna appearing front of Jimmy.
Zatanna
Am I missing a cookout and I should have wore something more fashionable.
Lord Kane
Who are you?
Zatanna
Zatanna and I taking this guy with me. Arieos!
Zatanna shoots a fireball out her knocking Kelgar back.
She grabs Jimmy and flies away.
Jimmy Olsen
Thanks. I owe you one.
Zatanna
No problem. Where's Superman?
Jimmy Olsen
He's trapped in some magical barrier. It can't be broken.
Zatanna
We'll see about that.
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We see Superman still trying to break the barrier.
Superman
No luck.
Zatanna
Maybe I can help.
Pan to Zatanna outside the barrier.
Superman
Who are you?
Zatanna
I'm the girl whose going to save your ass.
Jimmy Olsen
She's a witch Superman.
Zatanna
Excuse me, correct term is Sorceress.
Jimmy Olsen
Sorry.
Zatanna
Don't worry about it kid, just sit back and watch me work…Tcartxe!
The barrier disperses. Superman steps out of the chamber.
Superman
I guess I owe you.
Zatanna
Yeah you do. But we have to get out of here.
Jimmy Olsen
I'm with that idea.
Superman
Let's get going. How exactly do we get out of here.
Zatanna
I'm Sorceress. I came in and I can get out. But I think they have another plan.
Superman and Jimmy turn to face Lord Kane and thousands of demons behind him.
Jimmy Olsen
If we can leave now, it will be fine.
Superman
We're going to have to fight through them.
Jimmy Olsen
I had a feeling you'll say that.
Zatanna
I'm up for a fight.
Superman
Hide somewhere Jimmy.
Jimmy Olsen
Yeah great idea. I'm going to be over here.
Jimmy ducks behind a rock.
Superman
Ready?
Zatanna
I'll show them true magic.
Lord Kane
You won't make it out alive!
[FADE OUT][ACT III ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT IV]
INT-UNDERWORLD
Superman flies towards Lord Kane and punches him in the face. The force knocks Kane on the ground causing him slide through the soil. Pan to Zatanna with Demons surrounding her.
Zatanna
Want to play boys. Lets play…Suchos!
White mystical circle lines surround Zatanna and the demons. The transform into white rabbits. Pan to Jimmy confused.
Jimmy Olsen
Wow, she's good.
Pan to Superman and Lord Kane fighting. Lord Kane grabs Superman's head and flips over him slamming his head into the ground. Lord Kane then grabs his cape and swings Superman around in the air. Superman slams his right knee into the ground and grabs his cape pulling Lord Kane into his fist. Pan to Zatanna fighting the demons, shooting fire balls at them.
Zatanna
Saragos!
A rainbow circle surrounds them. Time begins to slow down within the circle. Zatanna moves quickly taking down the demons.
Jimmy Olsen
Theirs too many! Superman we have to get out of here!
Zatanna
He's right. I have to teleport us, Now!
Superman
Explain that to them!
Superman uses his super breath and blows Kane into a rock. More demons circle them.
Zatanna
This has gone on long enough!
Superman
I couldn't have agreed more.
Lord Kane
Then let us finish this, Superman. The rest of you stay out of this!
Superman
Fine. You want to dance, lets dance.
Superman flies towards him. Lord Kane pulls out his sword and runs towards Superman. They collide, Superman is holding Kane's arm preventing the sword from slicing him. They struggle for a few minutes.
Jimmy Olsen
Come on Superman!
Zatanna
You're really a great cheerleader.
Jimmy Olsen
You really could be the playboy mascot.
Zatanna smirks. Pan to Superman twisting Kane's hand, causing him to drop the sword. Superman punches him repeatedly. Kane tries to punch back but Superman ducks and uppercuts him. Lord Kane falls on his back.
Superman
You've lost.
Pan to demons ready to attack. Lord Kane holds up his hand.
Lord Kane
We're finished, for now Superman.
Superman walks to Zatanna and Jimmy.
Jimmy Olsen
Let's get the hell out of here, seriously.
Zatanna
You got it. All aboard the Zatanna express…Tropelet!
Zatanna, Superman, and Jimmy fade away.
INT-ZATANNA'S DRESSING ROOM
Zatanna, Superman, and Jimmy appear.
Jimmy Olsen
We're back.
Superman
I don't know who you are but we owe you our gratitude.
Jimmy Olsen
Yeah it feels great to have gotten out that hell hold. But if you excuse me I have a girl to see.
Jimmy smiles and exits.
Superman
Thank you. We couldn't have escaped without you.
Zatanna
Your welcome. I'm glad I can help out Metropolis's greatest hero.
Superman
With your powers you could do some real good in the world. I have a friend whose looking for members to join a league. Give him a call sometime.
He gives her a card with a number on top of the number says Green Arrow.
Zatanna
I'll do that, but I have to find something first.
Superman
Do you need help finding it.
Zatanna
No but thanks.
Superman
Thank you again Zatanna.
She nods and Superman exits.
[FADE OUT][ACT IV ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT V]
INT-DAILY PLANET
We see Jimmy with his arms wrapped around Chloe, Perry, Lois, and Cat.
Perry White
It's great to have you back Jimmy.
Jimmy Olsen
Great to be back and boy do I have some stories to tell.
Perry White
Speaking of stories, great job on the Superman Returns story Lois.
Lois Lane
Well I couldn't have done it without Chloe. We got cousin team action.
Chloe Sullivan
Let's not forget about Zatanna.
Lois Lane
Yeah. I guess we owe her one.
Jimmy looks at Clark's desk and his face saddened."16 FRAMES LET'S NOT PRETEND"is playing in the background.
Chloe Sullivan
What's wrong Jimmy?
Jimmy Olsen
I still can't believe C.K.'s gone.
Everyone faces sadden except Chloe.
Perry White
Neither of us can.
Chloe Sullivan(thinking)
Alright Clark, how are you going to explain this one?
Lois leaves and heads for the roof.
Chloe Sullivan(sad)
Lois?
Pan to Clark walking in. Pan to Perry, Jimmy, and Cat's shocked expressions.
Clark Kent
You guys look like you just seen a ghost.
Jimmy Olsen
C.K!
Jimmy runs and hugs Clark. Perry and the rest join them.
Perry White
How?
Clark Kent
Zatanna.
Cat Grant
Zatanna?
Jimmy Olsen
She brought you back to life?
Clark Kent
(laughs) I never was dead. After I fell out the window, I hit my head and lost my memory. Zatanna found me and restored them.
Chloe Sullivan
I guess now we owe her two.
Clark Kent
Where's Lois?
Chloe Sullivan
She's on the roof. She took your suppose death the hardest.
Clark nods and heads for the roof.
EXT-DAILY PLANET ROOF
We see Clark open the door exiting to the roof. Pan to Lois whipping her eyes. The song continues to play in the background.
Lois Lane
Chloe I'm fine, you don't have to worry about me.
Clark Kent
Lois?
Lois turns around quickly. Her eyes are red and puffy.
Lois Lane
Clark?
Clark Kent
Yeah. I'm alive Lois.
Clark walks over to her. Lois is still in shock.
Lois Lane
How?
Clark Kent
Long story. The important thing is I'm back. So did you miss me?
Lois Lane
(smirks)Yeah like a bad rash.(her face turns serious)Don't ever do that to me again Clark.
Clark Kent
I promise. I never leave you again.
He hugs her and she hugs him back.
Lois Lane
Besides who can I bug at work if your not here.
Clark smirks. They head back inside. The song ends.
[FADE OUT][ACT V ENDS][CLOSING CREDITS]
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
TERENCE JORDAN
SUPERMAN CHARACTER CREATED BY
JERRY SIEGEL AND JOE SHUSTER
