Man of Steel
1.12 Assimilate
Written by Terence Jordan with Modifications from Krypton_Vessel
[TEASER]INT-LEXCORPWe see a man (Rudy Jones) mopping the floors of the Lexcorp Plaza. He is wearing a janitor uniform, with a Lexcorp employee name tag, quite annoyed at his Jones (sighs)Story of my to Lex patting him on the back with a glass of champagne in his Luthor There are worse things. You could be spills his champagne on the LuthorOh. smirks and walks LuthorOh, and do lock up, we wouldn't want some (smiles to himself) uninvited guests, would we?Lex JonesBastard...Rudy continues to mop the floors. He hears a noise from the testing lab, and JonesWhat the...Rudy looks around, drops the mop and heads for the testing -LEXCORP TESTING LABRudy looks around the lab. He sees two people in the shadows trying to take Jones (nervous)Who-who's there?Thief 1Crap! Someone's here! Grab what you can!Rudy Jones (heading outside)I'm calling the police!Thief 2Get him!Thief 3 comes from behind Rudy and pushes him into some canisters. The purple substance from the canister spills all over Jones (screaming for help)Ple-please...Help..He-Thief 3Let's get out of hereThief 1 and 2 follow Thief 3 out the lab. Close up of Rudy's bleeding face. The security walks Guard 1Thom, check this out!Thom (concerned)Jesus Christ! Call the ambulance now!Security Guard 1 runs out. Pan to Rudy still on the ground unconscious.[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
BRADELY COOPER…RUDY JONES/PARASITE
[ACT I]
INT-DAILY PLANET
We see Lois at her desk. Pan to Clark walking in. He looks to Lois and smiles. Lois looks to him and smiles back.
Lois Lane
Hey Smallville. Perry has a story for us.
Clark Kent
What's the story?
Lois Lane
A robbery at Lexcorp.
Clark Kent
Was anybody hurt?
Lois Lane
One person, Rudy Jones. He was a employee at Lexcorp.
Clark Kent
What happened?
Lois Lane
All I know is he's in intensive care and we need to find out how. So let's get going partner.
Lois grabs her purse and they exit the Daily Planet.
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INT-LEXCORP PLAZA
Lois and Clark enter the Lexcorp Plaza.
Clark Kent
Do you honestly thing Lex will tell us anything, Lois?
Lois Lane
No but I thought I could use my wits and trick him into spilling on what happened?
Clark Kent
You're not serious, are you Lois?
Lois Lane
Of course not Smallville, I know its going to take more than wits to get to Lex Luthor. I just miss pushing your buttons. You have been gone for four months. We hit him with a little tag-team Q&A.
Clark Kent
Okay, I like the sound of that.
Pan to Lex getting off the elevator. Lex notices Lois and Clark, he sighs. Pan to Lois waving at his sarcastically.
Lex Luthor
I would really love to chat but I have some place to be.
Lois Lane
Are you going to add some more skeletons in your closet Lex?
Lex Luthor
(smirks) Real cute, Lois. Maybe you'll like to see my closet.
Lois shifts uncomfortably. Clark steps up.
Clark Kent
What happened last night?
Lex Luthor
Like I told the police it was petty robbery. They just took a few non-valuable things. No biggy.
Lois Lane
No biggy, huh? How can you explain one of your employees being in intensive care?
Lex Luthor
Unfortunate.
Clark Kent
Way to show compassion for your employees Lex.
Lex Luthor
Rudy Jones is expendable, he could easily replaced.
Lois Lane
What exactly happened to Rudy Jones? I hear his skin was burnt to crisp. How?
Clark Kent
What were you working on that can disfigure a man?
Lex Luthor
What we do at Lexcorp is any of your business Mr. Kent. (checks his watch)I'm late. Good day Mr. Kent and Ms. Lane. Let's talk again sometime.
Lex walks away.
Lois Lane
Well, he's definitely up to something, that's for sure.
Clark Kent
Let' take a good look at the testing lab.
Lois Lane
I'm right behind you.
Lois and Clark walk to the front entrance to the testing Lab. We see yellow caution tape over the door. Lois and Clark look around to make sure no one is looking. They crossover the yellow tape.
INT-TESTING LAB
We see Lois and Clark looking around.
Lois Lane
Okay Smallville, what exactly are we looking for?
Clark Kent
Anything out of ordinary, Lois.
Lois Lane
Looks like a regular lab to me.
Lois notices two cracked canisters.
Lois Lane
Hey look at this.
Clark Kent
What is it?
Lois Lane
Don't know. It's all purple and oozy. Could be what those thieves were after.
Clark Kent
Their empty. This just might be the substance that spilled on Rudy.
Lois Lane
What could this stuff be?
Clark Kent
Knowing Lexcorp is involved it can't be good.
Clark uses his x-ray vision viewing the canisters up and down. He notices the words Nuclear Waste.
Clark Kent
Nuclear Waste.
Lois Lane
Hey, where do you see that at?
Clark Kent
Never mind that, I think we should get to the hospital and visit Rudy Jones.
Lois Lane
Why? What are you getting at?
Clark Kent
In my travels I learnt Nuclear wasted can cause bad effects.
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INT-METROPOLIS GENERAL
We see Rudy laying in the hospital bed on life support. His eyes is closed. Pan to a Nurse walking in.
Nurse
Hello, Mr. Jones time for your shot.
Nurse grabs a syringe from the table next to Rudy. She takes a medicine bottle and sticks the syringe in sucking the chemicals in. She sets the medicine bottle on the table. The nurse gets ready to inject him in the arm. As she gets closer Rudy grabs her hand. Electricity begins to circulate around her. Energy from her body enters into Rudy. The nurse falls to the ground. Rudy jumps out of the hospital bed.
Rudy Jones(intrigued)
Wow, that was refreshing.
Rudy rips his hospital gown off and walks out the hospital room. Pan to the nurse unconscious on the floor.
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We see Lois and Clark walking to the front desk. A woman is talking on the phone.
Lois Lane
We're here to see Rudy Jones.
Woman at Desk
I'm sorry but Rudy Jones is in intensive care and is not allowed visitors
She gets back to her phone conversation.
Clark Kent
We believe whatever Rudy was exposed to at Lexcorp may have some bad effects on his body.
Woman at Desk(annoyed)
What make you think that? Are you scientist or a doctor? Like I said o visitors for Rudy Jones.
Lois Lane
Look. Lady we're not leaving until we Rudy Jones. Okay maybe if you get off your little phone and do your job instead gossiping maybe we can get somewhere.
Pan to a nurse running to a doctor scared and worried. Pan to Clark using his super hearing.
Nurse
Sir…Nurse Tami was found unconscious and Rudy Jones is gone.
Doctor
Call the police, now.
Pan to Lois and Clark. Lois is still arguing with the woman at the desk.
Clark Kent
Lois we have to get back to the Planet.
Lois Lane
Hey Smallville we have a job to do.
Clark Kent
Come on Lois.
Clark grabs Lois arm and drags her out.
EXT-METROPOLIS GENERAL
Lois and Clark exit out the hospital
Lois Lane
What was the deal back there Smallville, I thought we came to see Rudy Jones.
Clark Kent
He's not in there, not anymore.
Lois Lane
How do you know?
Clark Kent
I overheard a nurse speaking to a doctor while you were arguing with that woman.
Lois Lane
(roll eyes)What did the nurse say?
Clark Kent
Rudy checked out after putting nurse into a coma.
Lois Lane
We need to find out where Rudy Jones is.
Clark Kent
And what kind of effects he has from the Nuclear Waste.
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EXT-METROPOLIS DOWNTOWN
We see Rudy walking the street. Pan to everyone watching him in horror. A guy bumps into him.
Man
Watch where your going you freak.
Rudy then grabs him and drains energy from his body. He tosses the man to the ground.
Rudy Jones
Don't every call me a freak.
Pan to people shocked and scared. Pan to Rudy smiling sinisterly.
[FADE OUT][ACT I ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT II]
INT-DETECTIVE SULLIVAN'S OFFICE
We see Chloe going over a fire. Pan to Jimmy at the door watching her nervously. He reaches in his pocket and pulls out a small black box.
Jimmy Olsen
Okay…Relax. You've done this before.
Pan to Chloe looking up to see Jimmy. She smiles sweetly at him.
Chloe Sullivan
Hey Jimmy. What you got there?
Jimmy Olsen
Nothing. How are you doing beautiful?
He slides the box in his pocket.
Chloe Sullivan(curious)
I'm fine. Just looking over some files. Not that I'm not happy to see you but-
Jimmy Olsen
I came to see if you wanted to get some lunch.
Chloe Sullivan
I'm sorry Jimmy. But I have work to do.
Jimmy Olsen
I'm sure you can spare an hour with your stud of a boyfriend.
Chloe smiles at him.
Jimmy Olsen
Come on. We got to our favorite place. City Wok. Great egg rolls.
Chloe snickers. Pan to an officer brushing past Jimmy.
Officer
We have a problem Detective Sullivan.
Chloe Sullivan
What is it?
Officer
A purple guy is terrorizing the people downtown.
Chloe Sullivan
Purple guy? Okay, I want Gaines and Rockwell with me.(to Jimmy)I'm sorry, reschedule.
Jimmy Olsen
I understand. You have a job to do. I should be getting back to the planet anyways.
Chloe nods and exits with the officer. Jimmy pulls out the black box.
Cut off on Jimmy depressed.
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INT-METROPOLIS DOWNTOWN
We see Rudy grabbing person by person.
Rudy Jones
This is incredible. After every touch I get stronger. I also seem to take their thoughts.
Pan to Detective Sullivan and the police showing up. Chloe notices Rudy's appearance and is disgusted by the unconscious bodies of people.
Chloe Sullivan
Alright hands up! Now!
Rudy Jones
Okay. I'll come nice and quietly.
Rudy walks slowly to Chloe who still has her gun aimed at him.
Officer
Be careful Detective. I think he's up to something.
Rudy approaches Chloe. He smiles at her.
Rudy Jones
I surrender.
Rudy grabs Chloe by the throat and gets behind her still gripping her throat. Pan to the officers pointing their guns at Rudy.
Rudy Jones
No. No. You wouldn't want anything to happen to Detective Sullivan here.
He takes a small amount of her energy. Chloe moans with pain.
Officer
Everyone lower your guns. Now!
Chloe Sullivan
What the hell are you?
Rudy Jones
I guess you could say I'm Parasite of sorts but not important. I want save passage out of here.
Pan to Lois and Clark in Lois's car pulling up.
Lois Lane
What going on?
Clark Kent
I don't know
Lois notices Chloe begin strangled by Rudy.
Lois Lane
Chloe?
Lois exit's the car quickly. She runs towards the scene. Clark notices Chloe's predicament. He heads to the alley ripping his shirt revealing the S crest.
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Lois steps in front of officers.
Lois Lane
Hey Barney, how about letting go of my cousin.
Rudy Jones
Lois Lane. The noisy reporter. I'm afraid that can't happen until these cops vacant the area.
Lois Lane
Maybe I didn't make myself clear, let my cousin go. Now.
Chloe Sullivan
Lois, don't.
Superman
You heard her.
Rudy looks up to see Superman. Superman lands next to them. He grabs Chloe and gently pushes Rudy to the ground. Pan to the officer going to arrest Rudy.
Superman
You okay?
Chloe Sullivan
What's the deal with this guy?
Chloe Sullivan
I don't know. He appeared out of nowhere. One thing about is he can absorb energy from people. If you haven't notice.
Superman and Lois look around seeing people either unconscious or weakened.
Lois Lane
How?
Chloe Sullivan
I don't know.
Pan to Rudy grabbing the officers holding him and absorbing their energy. He jumps on Superman's back. He grabs by the neck and begins draining his energy.
Lois Lane(concerned)
Superman.
Superman flips him into the air and Rudy hovers over him.
Rudy Jones
Whoa. Superman you just gave me my biggest fix.
Superman stumbles.
Superman
What did you do to me?
Rudy Jones
I took your powers. Now since I have your powers, I'm going to be more than some washed up Janitor.
Superman
Rudy Jones?
Rudy Jones
No. Call me Parasite. Yeah I like that. I just been giving the greatest gift by God.
Superman charges towards him slamming his two fist into Parasite chest, knocking him down to the ground. Superman hovers Parasite.
Parasite
Still have some juice left in you. How about I just suck you dry.
Parasite flies towards him quickly and bear hugs him. He begins to drain Superman's powers again. Pan to Chloe and Lois worried. Pan to Parasite dropping Superman. He falls to the ground.
Chloe Sullivan
Fire now!
The officers shoot at Parasite. The bullets bounce off of his chest.
Parasite
Your bullets can't hurt me. I'm the Man of Steel now. Parasite flies off.
Chloe Sullivan
Get the medics down here, now!
Chloe looks towards the direction Parasite flew.
[FADE OUT][ACT II ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT III]
EXT-METROPOLIS DOWNTOWN
We see ambulance tracks and medics treating the Parasite victims. Pan to Superman getting on his feet slowly.
Lois Lane
Are you okay Superman?
Superman
I'm fine Lois, just a little weak. I have to get going.
Lois Lane
Parasite nearly sucked the life out of you. Maybe you try pumping the breaks for a bit.
Chloe Sullivan
Lois is right Superman. You're in no condition to be taking on Parasite.
Superman
I can't, with my powers there's no telling what Rudy may do with them.
Superman weakly flies away. Pan to Chloe and Lois concerned.
Lois Lane
What do you think Parasite has planned?
Chloe Sullivan
What every low life scum who gain powers will do. Get rich.
Lois Lane
You'll think they'll start being original by now.
Cut off on Chloe and Lois.
INT-LEXCORP CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
We see Lex and a scientist walking an empty hospital building.
Lex Luthor
What's the progress Professor. I want to see him, now.
Professor
Is it wise to keep here in this building. I mean opening is in two weeks.
Lex Luthor
I'm aware of that professor. You've failed to realize no one is going to look Project Metallo in a children's hospital. Now take me to Corben.
Professor
Right this way Mr. Luthor
Professor leads Lex to an elevator. They both enter, Lex puts his thumb on a DNA Reader. The elevator door closes.
INT-HIDDEN LOCATION
We see a room filed with computers and other scientific equipment. Pan to Lex and Professor exiting off the elevator. They approach a table with a body laying on it. We can't see the face but it's John Corben.
Professor
Everything seems to be in order. All we need now is a power source.
Lex Luthor
A power source isn't a problem anymore Professor. Use the meteor rocks I sent you. I expect Project Metallo to be running soon.
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INT-DAILY PLANET
We see Clark walking in sneezing. Pan to Lois walking up to him.
Lois Lane
Where have you've been Smallville? I've called you at least five times. Did you lose your phone Clarkie?
Clark Kent
Sorry Lois, I caught a cold, needed to go to the hospital.
Lois Lane
For a cold? Did you not see Chloe in danger by the lunatic.
Clark Kent
I'm sorry Lois it was really a bad cold. Is Chloe alright?
Lois Lane
She's fine.
Perry approaches Lois and Clark.
Perry White
Jesus Kent, you look terrible.
Lois Lane
Clark here caught the sniffles.
Perry White
Since you sick Kent, maybe you take the day off. I'm sure Lois can handle the Parasite story alone.
Clark Kent
I think that not might be a bad idea Perry.
Jimmy approaches them.
Jimmy Olsen
I have some bad news. Your guy Parasite just robbed Metropolis Bank.
Lois Lane
Well he sure didn't waste anytime using powers.
Jimmy Olsen
There is some good news.
Clark Kent
What's that Jimmy? Achoo!
Lois hands Clark a tissue.
Jimmy Olsen
Just got word from Chloe that the Parasite victims recovered.
Lois Lane
Which means?
Jimmy Olsen
Parasite might not have Superman's powers for long.
Perry White
Parasite powers are temporary. Kent I want you to go home and get some rest. Lois and Jimmy I want you two to get a lead on Parasite.
Lois Lane
On it chief.
Lois and Jimmy head out.
Perry White
I know you hate being on the sidelines Kent. But I can't have my report out there with cold.
Clark Kent
Right chief.
Clark leaves.
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EXT-SKY
We see Parasite flying over Metropolis.
Parasite
Rudy Jones, you living large. What should I hit next? KB Jewelers, maybe a car would be nice.
Parasite begins to waver in the air.
Parasite
What the hell?
Parasite begins to fall.
Parasite
Jesus!
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Parasite is still falling towards the ground, he grabs a power line. The power line snaps, he swings and hits a wall. He slides to the ground.
Parasite
Whoa. What happened to me?
Parasite flies to use X-ray Vision.
Parasite(upset)
Not working! I'm out of juice.(calms down)And I just know happen to know where I can get a refill.
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INT-CLARK'S APARTMENT
We see Clark talking on the phone.
Clark Kent
I'm fine mom, you don't have to worry. As matter of fact I feel like I'm back to my old self.
Clark lifts his couch up with one hand.
Clark Kent
Will do mom and give Kara my best. Tell her I'm proud of her. Bye.
Clark hangs up the phone. His hearing picks up on a sound he looks to the window as the curtains blow. Pan to Parasite jumping on his back tackling him on the floor.
Parasite
Hello Superman or is it Clark Kent, I can't get whose the real deal. Anyway I need a re-up.
Parasite begins to drain his powers.
[FADE OUT][ACT III ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT IV]
INT-CLARK'S APARTMENT
We see Clark on the ground in a weakened state. Pan to Parasite flexing his muscles.
ParasiteI tell you Supes, you really do complete me.
Clark Kent
How…did you find me?
Parasite
The answer is simple, when I absorbed your energy I also took your thoughts in the process. Clark Kent and Superman one in the same. Not to mention your devoted love for Lois Lane. I must say she is a hottie.
Clark Kent
You stay away from her!
Parasite
That seems like a touchy subject. She's a fitting participant to be my gal.
Clark Kent
I won't let you.
Parasite
You're on the ground beaten. You can do nothing. I can't kill you cause I need you for a recharge latter.
Clark Kent
I won't let you get away with this.
Parasite
What are you, a broken record? You can't stop me. Now where can I put you where you can't cause trouble.
He starts to think and snaps his fingers.
Parasite
I know just the place.
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INT-STAR LABS
We see Lois and Jimmy sneaking into Star Labs.
Jimmy Olsen
Lois please explain to me, why you think Parasite is here.
Lois Lane
We research on Rudy Jones. He use to work here.
Jimmy Olsen
Why not Lexcorp? I wouldn't be surprised if Lex was behind this.
Lois Lane
As much as we know Lex is evil, I don't think he's behind Parasite. Besides Lexcorp would be the first place to look. Always go for where they think they won't be found.
Jimmy Olsen
Where exactly would he be?
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INT-STAR LABS BASEMENT
We see money bags from the banks Parasite stole from scattered around. Pan to Superman handcuffed on a pole.
Parasite
How do you like my secret hideout Superman?
Superman
In the basement of Star Labs. Its really not much of a hideout.
Parasite
Who'd think look for me here?
Superman
Listen Rudy, you don't have to do this. Turn yourself in.
Parasite
You're really annoying you know that. I think its time I feed again before I meet my future love.
Pan to Lois and Jimmy entering the basement. Lois sees Superman cuffed.
Lois Lane
Superman?
Jimmy Olsen
This is all the money he stole.
Lois Lane
We have to try and free him Jimmy. I'll distract him.
Pan to Superman noticing Lois and Jimmy.
Superman
What exactly is your plans using my powers? I mean besides robbing back, what's the ultimate goal?
Parasite
Why the sudden interest?
Superman
Just curious.
Parasite
You're hiding something, what is it?
Parasite touches his forehead.
Parasite
Someone's here.
Pan to Lois running towards Parasite with a wrench. Pan to Parasite grabbing her causing her to drop the wrench.
Parasite
And here I was about to go look for you.
Lois Lane
Sorry to disappoint.
Lois tries to break free.
Parasite
This is no disappointment. Glad you could make it.
Lois Lane
What are you doing with Superman?
Superman
Let her go Rudy.
Parasite
Your in no position to bark orders. To answer your question my dear, he's my battery charger. Just look.
Parasite lets her go. He walks over to Superman and grabs his head. He begins to drain his powers.
Superman
(screams in pain)
Lois Lane
No! Stop!
Lois tries to grab Parasite but is knocked back.
Superman
Lois!
Parasite lets go of him. He walks over to Lois. Pan to Jimmy behind Superman with a key to the handcuffs.
Jimmy Olsen
Hold on Superman, I'll get you out of here.
Jimmy unlocks the cuffs. Pan to Parasite turning to them.
Parasite
Hey!
Superman
Get out of her Jimmy! Take Lois with you!
Jimmy Olsen
What about you?
Superman
Don't worry about me. Go!
Superman grabs a pole. He swings hitting Parasite in the stomach. The force knocks him forward. The Superman uppercuts him, knocking him back. Superman stumbles a little. He is still weakened from the drain. Jimmy looked at him concerned.
Superman
Jimmy get Lois out of here.
Parasite jumps at Superman. He grips Parasite's wrists why he can't touch him. Parasite begins to push him back into a desk. They knock over a canister which kryptonite rolls out of it. They both begin weakened.
Parasite
What happening?
Superman notices the kryptonite while holding him back.
Parasite
You're not looking so good Superman.
Superman
I can say the same about you.
Parasite smirks. They both tussle for a few minutes. Superman breathes heavily. He jumps and grabs the kryptonite. Veins begin to pop out of his hand. Parasite jumps towards him. Superman throws the kryptonite in Parasite's hand. He backs up. Green electricity surrounds him. Pan to Jimmy watching in disbelief. Pan back to Parasite screaming in agony. The green electricity disperse. Parasite falls to the ground unconscious. Superman stands over him. Pan to Lois and Jimmy walking towards him.
Lois Lane
That's one way to kill a Parasite.
[FADE OUT][ACT IV ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT V]
EXT-LOIS'S APARTMENT BALCONY
We see Superman landing on the ledge and steps down with Lois in his arms. He sets her down.
Superman
Are you okay Lois?
Lois Lane
Just fine. What about you? I mean that green meteor rock look like it was killing you.
Superman
If I would have had it in my hand a little long it would have.
Lois Lane
The night on top of the Daily Planet we kind of share you know…an intimate moment.
Superman
I remember Lois.
Lois Lane
Where does that leave us? I don't know if you felt something.
Superman
I won't lie to you Lois. I did but what I do, I can't be in a relationship. If my enemies know-
Lois Lane
I understand.
Superman(regretful)
I'm really sorry.
Superman goes to walk to the ledge.
Lois Lane
Wait.
Lois wraps her arms around him and kisses him. He couldn't help but kiss back.
Superman
Lois, we shouldn't.
Lois Lane
Let's not worry about that.
They continue to kiss on top of Lois's apartment balcony.
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INT-DETECTIVE SULLIVAN
We see Jimmy entering. Pan to Chloe smiling at him.
Chloe Sullivan
Hey. Good news, Parasite is safely locked in Ricker's. Also the doctors say he's completely brain dead. Probably doesn't remember a thing.
Jimmy Olsen(nervously)
That's great news Chloe.
Chloe Sullivan
Jimmy, you okay? You seem nervous.
Jimmy Olsen
That's because I am.
Pan to Chloe confused. Pan back to Jimmy taking out the black box. He walks to Chloe nervously. He gets on one knee and holds out the black box opened revealing a diamond wedding ring. Pan to Chloe shocked and speechless.
Jimmy Olsen
Will you marry me, Chloe Anne Sullivan?
Cut on Chloe not answering. The song ends.
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INT-RICKERS
We see Parasite sitting on a prison bed. He appears to be brain dead. Pan to a small spider crawling on his hand. He grips the spider and absorbs it energy.
Cut off on him smiling wickedly.
[FADE OUT][ACT V ENDS][CLOSING CREDITS]
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERTERENCE JORDANSUPERMAN CHARACTER CREATED BYJERRY SIEGEL AND JOE SHUSTER