Man of Steel
1.14 Target
Written by Terence Jordan
[TEASER]
INT-PHONE BOOTH
We see a man(Barney) dressed in rugged grey suit. He dials a number.
INT-CHLOE'S APARTMENT
The phone is ringing. Pan to Chloe waking up slowly. She answers the phone.
Chloe Sullivan
Hello.
INT-PHONE BOOTH
Barney(scared)
Ms. Sullivan. I have a problem.
INT-CHLOE'S APARTMENT
Chloe Sullivan
What's wrong Barney?
INT-PHONE BOOTH
Barney(Distraught)
Their coming for me, you have to help me please!
INT-CHLOE'S APARTMENT
Chloe Sullivan
Calm down Barney, where are you?
INT-PHONE BOOTH
Barney
Suicide Slums. I'm at a phone booth outside apartment 487.
INT-CHLOE'S APARTMENT
Chloe Sullivan
Just hold on, I'm on my way.
Chloe grabs her keys and exits her apartment.
EXT-SUICIDE SLUMS
We see Barney exiting out the phone booth and waits for Chloe. After a few minutes Chloe's car pulls up. Barney gets in.
INT-CHLOE'S CAR
Chloe Sullivan
Okay, Barney what's going on?
Barney
They found out I was a rat for you. He sent two guys to my place and killed my dog. I knew he'll find me!
Chloe Sullivan
Who Barney? Who sent them?
Barney
Edge! Morgan Edge!
Chloe Sullivan
What?
Barney
You said you'll protect me.
Chloe Sullivan
And I'm going to. I won't let them hurt you, okay. I promise.
BarneyI don't think you can. Intergang is coming back. Morgan Edge will see to it.
Chloe Sullivan
Tell me everything you know.
[FADE OUT][OPENING CREDITS]
STARRING
TOM WELLING…CLARK KENT/SUPERMAN
MICHAEL ROSENBAUM…LEX LUTHOR
ERICA DURANCE…LOIS LANE
MICHAEL MCKEAN…PERRY WHITE
AARON ASHMORE…JIMMY OLSEN
SOPHIA BUSH…CAT GRANT
ALLISON MACK…CHLOE SULLIVAN
GUEST STARRING
JASON BIGGS…BARNEY
RUTGER HAUER…MORGAN EDGE
DAVID ZAYAS…BILL CHURCH
[ACT I]
INT-DAILY PLANET
We see Clark entering. Pan to Lois whose spaced out.
Clark Kent
Hey Lois.
Lois snaps out of her trance.
Lois Lane
Geez, Smallville how about a little warning. Are you practicing on being a ninja?
Clark Kent
(smirks)What's got your head in the clouds?
Lois Lane
Nothing.
Clark Kent
Wouldn't happen to be a guy in a red cape again?
Lois Lane
Superman? Please, chalk that up to a school girl crush.
Clark Kent
Whatever, ms. Picture of Superman in her bottom drawer.
Lois Lane
Have you been snooping through my things Smallville?
Clark smirks. Perry approaches them.
Perry White
Well you two, it might another slow news day.
Lois Lane
I say we go after Lex and what he's doing at the hospital.
Perry White
Theirs no proof, Lois.
Clark Kent
Perry's right. We don't know what Lex is doing at that hospital.
Lois Lane
Exactly why we should investigate. How much you want to bet Dr. Evil is cooking up a scheme.
Clark Kent
Maybe so. But Lex hasn't given a reason to go snooping through the hospital.
Pan to Jimmy walking in upset.
Clark Kent(concerned)
You okay Jimmy?
Jimmy Olsen
Not really C.K. What are you guys talking about?
Lois Lane
Figuring out a story worth the front page. Which we're down to the Kitty Pageant or Farmer See's UFO.
Jimmy Olsen
I got a story for front page.
Clark Kent
What's that?
Jimmy Olsen
What's Eating Chloe Sullivan?
Lois Lane
Still didn't give you an answer yet.
Perry White
Look Jimmy don't pressure her, She'll come to you.
Jimmy Olsen
Its not that something else is going on with her.
Lois Lane
Like what?
Jimmy Olsen
I don't know, she wouldn't tell me.
Lois Lane
I'll go find out what she's hiding.
Clark Kent
We'll go. I want to know what's going on too.
Lois and Clark exit the Daily Planet.
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INT-SECRET LAB IN HOSPITAL
We see scientist checking data analyst. Pan to Lex entering through the slide doors.
Lex Luthor
I just got a call that Project Metallo is on hold. I didn't authorize that.
Doctor Klein
That's because I authorized it.
Lex Luthor
I don't remember giving you that type of authority Doctor. I want this project to continue as planned.
Doctor Klein
We can't.
Lex Luthor
Why is that? It better be a damn good excuse.
Doctor Klein
Mr. Corben's brain is inactive.
Lex Luthor
Inactive how?
Doctor Klein
His brain is not reacting to the robotic parts.
Lex Luthor
I suggest you fix it or I'll fix you.
Lex exit's the lab. Cut off on a worried Dr. Klein.
INT-CHLOE'S APARTMENT
We see a dirty apartment. Pan to a door opening. Chloe exits out her bedroom. She is surprised and disgusted at the sight.
Chloe Sullivan
Before I decided to let you stay here, you could have told me how much of a slob you were.
Pan to Barney slowly waking up from the couch.
Barney
Sorry.
We hear a knock at the door.
Barney(terrified)
Oh my God! Its them, they found me! Jesus I'll go down the fire escape.
Chloe Sullivan
Calm down, just hide in the bathroom.
Barney heads to the bathroom. Chloe walks to the door and looks through the peep hole. She smiles and opens the door.
Chloe Sullivan
Lois, Clark, what are you doing here?
Clark Kent
We worried about you, Jimmy said you've been acting funny.
Lois enters the apartment. She is taken back by the mess.
Lois Lane
What happened Chloe? Did you throw a party and didn't invite me? I'm really hurt cuz.
Chloe rolls her eyes. Clark walks in.
Clark Kent
Wow. Lois is right. What happened in here?
Chloe Sullivan
I didn't have time to clean this week.
Chloe shuts the door.
Chloe Sullivan
Furthermore, I'm fine. Jimmy just riled up waiting for my answer.
Lois Lane
About that?
Chloe Sullivan
Still haven't decided. I appreciate you guys checking up on me but I'm fine.
Lois Lane
We don't see you around that much for two weeks.
Chloe Sullivan
I've been busy with a case.
Lois Lane
What kind of case? We really use a front page, cuz. Evil Corporation killing the environment will be nice.
Chloe Sullivan
Its not news worthy, Lois. Just paperwork.
Clark Kent
Since when did you like doing just paperwork.
Lois Lane
Yeah, last time I checked you we're my cousin. Always wanting to be in the action.
A thump is heard.
Clark Kent
What was that?
Chloe Sullivan
Rats… Look I really appreciate you guys checking up on me.
She begins to push them out her apartment.
Chloe Sullivan
But I'm fine.
She shuts the door in their face. She sighs.
INT-OUTSIDE CHLOE'S APARTMENT
Clark Kent
That was really un-Chloe like.
Lois Lane
She's definitely hiding something and I'm going to find out what.
Clark Kent
I'm in.
INT-CHLOE'S APARTMENT
Barney exits out the bathroom.
Barney(relieved)
Whoo, that was close. Oh yeah I kind of broke towel rack.
Chloe Sullivan
(sighs) All I have to do is keep you alive to testify.
Barney nods.
CUT TO:
INT-SECRET LOCATION
We see a group of thugs in a circle surrounding a man(Bill Church)dressed in a black suit and tie. He hangs up his cell phone.
Bill Church
That was the boss, he wants Barney found and eliminated. Our operation won't be jeopardized.
Cut off Bill Church with an evil grin.
[FADE OUT][ACT I ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT II]
INT-METROPOLIS BANK
We see two bank robbers holding the bank hostage. We see hostages tied up. Pan to a security guard on the ground handcuffed.
Bank Robber 1
This could have been a simple robbery.
Bank Robber
But you guys had to play hero.
Hostage Female
Please let us go.
Robber 1
We'll let you go as soon as you dump the valuables in the bag.
The female trembles with fear and do what the robber says. Pan to the other Robber.
Robber 2
We have a problem.
Robber
What?
Robber 2
Cops have us surrounded.
Robber
Only mater of time before Superman shows.
Superman
I don't think you have time.
Pan to Superman hovering over them.
Robber 1
How? When?
Superman disarms them and ties them up.
Superman
You won't be robbing banks anytime soon.
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EXT-BANK
We see Superman bringing out the robbers with the hostages behind him. Pan to the crowd and the police applauding.
Crowd
Way to go Superman!
He delivers the robbers to the officers. He notices Lois, he walks over to her.
Lois Lane
Theirs another heroic save under you belt. You owe me an exclusive.
Superman
I wouldn't have anyone else do it.
Lois Lane
Same time?
Superman
Lunch.
Superman takes off into the air.
Lois Lane
I'll see you there.
CUT TO:
INT-CHLOE'S APARTMENT
We see Barney pacing around the apartment.
Barney
I really could go for a banana split. If I leave for just a few minutes, it wouldn't hurt.
Barney grabs his coat and exits out the apartment.
CUT TO
INT-M.P.D. COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
We see Chloe sitting in a chair in front of the commissioner's desk.
Commissioner
Where's Barney now?
Chloe Sullivan
At my apartment.
Commissioner(skeptical)
Are you sure that's wise? I mean he can leave at any time an we lose our case.
Chloe Sullivan
I doubt that he would leave, he's too scared and paranoid.
Commissioner
What did he tell you about intergang?
Chloe Sullivan
Not much. I still think he's a little unsure. I have to warm up to him more.
Commissioner
So you have nothing?
Chloe Sullivan
The only information I got of out him was Morgan Edge is still alive and plan on bringing Intergang back to its criminal tyranny.
Commissioner
Impossible. Morgan Edge is dead, he was killed at the docks almost ten years ago.
Chloe Sullivan
Do you honestly believe that?
The commissioner just eyes her sternly.
Commissioner
Find out what Barney knows and get him to talk.
Chloe Sullivan
Got it Commissioner.
Chloe gets up and exit's the office.
EXT-ICE CREAM PARLOR
We see Barney exiting the parlor eating his banana split. Pan to a black BMW and two men inside.
INT-BMW
Intergang Member 1
Is that him?
Intergang Member 2
It sure is, let's get him.
EXT-OUTSIDE
Barney notices the BMW. His expression switches to fear.
Barney
Oh. God.
Barney drops his ice cream and runs. The BMW chases after him.
CUT TO:
INT-CHLOE'S APARTMENT
Chloe enters the apartment.
Chloe Sullivan
Barney, I'm back. We really do need to talk.
Chloe notices Barney didn't answer.
Chloe Sullivan
Barney! Barney?
Chloe notices a note from Barney. She drops the note.
Chloe Sullivan
Crap.
Chloe leaves the apartment.
EXT-UPTOWN
We see Barney still running from the BMW. Barney is pushing people out the way.
Intergang Member 1
Shoot him!
Intergang Member 2 sticks his gun out the window and begin firing Barney. The bullets miss.
CUT TO:
EXT-LOIS'S BALCONY
We see Lois dressed in a yellow shirt and blue jeans with a jeans jacket over it. Pan to Superman landing on the balcony.
Lois Lane
I'm glad you could make it.
Superman
I wouldn't miss it for the world Lois.
Lois Lane
Figuratively I hope.
Superman smiles.
Lois Lane
I know it not a fancy cooked meal but Chinese Take-out can be very delicious.
Superman
Chinese take is fine Lois.
Lois Lane
And I'm not really dressed for the occasion, I thought I might tone it down and go with the casual Lois Lane.
Superman
You look beautiful Lois.
Lois Lane
Thank you.
She smiles and sits at the table. Candles are lit and their two plates with Chinese take-out food. Superman sits in front of her.
CUT TO:
EXT-ALLEY
Barney runs into an alley. The BMW stops. The two Intergang member get out of the car. Barney backs up to the wall. He's trembling.
Barney
Help Me!
CUT TO:
EXT-LOIS'S BALCONY
Superman tunes in on Barney screaming for help. Lois notices while she opens an egg roll.
Lois Lane
Someone's in trouble.
Superman
Yes. I'm sorry, I have to go.
Superman takes off into the air.
Lois Lane
Of course you do. I mean your Superman. Just be careful.
EXT-ALLEY
The two intergang members point their guns at Barney.
Barney
Please don't shoot me. I won't say anything. I didn't say anything.
Intergang Member 1
You die today snitch.
Pan to Chloe's car stopping at the alley entrance. She sees what's about to happen.
Cut off on her pulling out her gun.
[FADE OUT][ACT II ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT III]
EXT-ALLEY
We see Barney still up against the wall. The two intergang members are still pointing their guns at Barney.
Barney
Please don't shoot me. I won't say a word. I promise.
Intergang
Today you'll die snitch.
Pan to Chloe exiting her car gun equipped.
Chloe Sullivan
Drop your guns now!
The two intergang member turn to face Chloe.
Barney
Detective Sullivan, thank God.
Chloe Sullivan
Last time, drop your guns Now!
Pan to Barney scared.
Intergang Member 1
I'm afraid that's not going to happen.
Intergang Member 2
So you're the cop the snitch went to, your going have to die with him.
Pan to Superman landing next to Chloe.
Superman
I don't think so. Why don't you guys make it easier for yourselves and drop your weapons.
Intergang Member 1
Superman, what a surprise.
The two members throw don their guns. The look to Barney.
Member 2
This isn't over.
Chloe cuffs them and puts them in the back seat.
Chloe Sullivan
I didn't need your help.
Superman
Normally a thank you is in order.
Chloe Sullivan
I want you stay out of this.
Superman
Stay out of what? What's going on Chloe?
Chloe Sullivan
Just stay out of it, okay Clark.
Barney approaches them.
Chloe Sullivan
I thought I told you not to leave the apartment. You know their after you.
Barney
I'm sorry but I was really phening for a Banana Split.
Chloe rolls her eyes annoyed.
Chloe Sullivan
Just go stand by the car.
Barney walks over to the car.
Superman
Does this have something to do with your case?
Chloe Sullivan
Yes. So do me a favor and don't get involved.
Superman
Something's going on and you might be in over you head.
Chloe Sullivan
Clark I really need you stay out of my business. You don't see me in yours.
Superman
What do you mean by that?
Chloe Sullivan
Don't play dumb with me, the secret relationship you have my cousin.
Superman
What are you talking about?
Chloe Sullivan
Late night dinners on top of the Daily Planet. Dating her as Superman. Really low Clark.
Superman
Let's not get into that now.
Chloe Sullivan
Fine. Stay out of this Clark, I mean it.
Chloe walks to her car. Superman looks on concerned.
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INT-SECRET LOCATION
We see Bill Church standing in front of a desk. He appears to be talking to someone. We can't see the person but the back of his chair.
Bill Church
Both Donnie and Ronnie failed.
Mysterious Person
Deal with them. What happened?
Bill Church
Will do. To answer your question Superman. I do have good news, Barney seems to be staying with a Detective Sullivan. I'll send Rosco and Bruno.
Mysterious Person
No. I want you to go and you take them with you.
Bill Church
Will do Mr. Edge.
Morgan Edge
Oh and Bill, please don't disappoint. I want nothing to interfere with our operation.
Bill Church
Understand sir.
Bill walks out.
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INT-DAILY PLANET
We see Clark walking in. Pan to Lois approaching.
Lois Lane
Hey where have you've been Smallville?
Clark Kent
Something is up with Chloe.
Lois Lane
What do you mean? Did you find something out?
Clark Kent
Yeah. I think Chloe's protecting an informant.
Lois Lane
Informant for what?
Clark Kent
I don't know yet.
Lois Lane
I say we find out. We'll make Chloe spill the beans.
Clark Kent
Just try not to be too subtle, Lois.
Lois Lane
Hey. I'm not that subtle. I can be calm and smooth.
CUT TO:
INT-CHLOE'S APARTMENT
We hear loud banging at the door. Pan to Chloe telling Barney to hide. Chloe clocks her gun. She stares into the peep hole and sighs. She opens the door.
Lois Lane
Okay. We know your hiding something. Go ahead tell us.
Chloe Sullivan
How many times I have to tell you both to stay out of what I'm doing.
Clark Kent
Chloe, whatever you got yourself into we want to help.
Lois Lane
Smallville's right, what's going on? What case are you working on?
Chloe sighs.
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INT-APARTMENT COMPLEX
We see Bill Church, Rosco, and Bruno walking up the stairs cocking their guns.
Bill Church
Get ready. And Bruno try not to go overboard.
Bruno smiles in a wicked way.
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INT-CHLOE'S APARTMENT
Chloe Sullivan
Fine. I've been working on this case for six months. Intergang maybe doing illegal activities in Metropolis.
Lois Lane
Intergang? I thought their operation was shut down years ago.
Chloe Sullivan
I did too. Until I found out Barney here. He told me he knows the whole operation and location. He'll give them to me in exchange for protection.
Barney comes out form hiding. He waves nervously.
Clark Kent
Those guys chasing him yesterday, were intergang?
Lois Lane
Wait, what are you talking about?
Zoom into Clark's eardrum as we hear Bill, Bruno, and Rosco coming up the stairs.
Lois Lane
Earth to smallville. Get of off you La-La-La planet and tell about this chase.
Clark Kent
Get down!
We hear guns shots as they rip through the door. Bill Church kicks in the door. Pan to Clark covering Lois and Chloe.
Bill Church
Barney. We've been looking for you. Its been awhile old friend. Grab him!
Bruno and Rosco grab him and they drag him out the apartment. Bill Church looks to Clark and the rest of them.
Bill Church
Considers yourselves lucky.
Barney
Chloe!
Cut off on Chloe's concerned look.
[FADE OUT][ACT III ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT IV]
INT-CHLOE'S APARTMENT
We see Chloe reaching for her gun. She checks to see how many rounds she has.
Clark Kent
Chloe, what exactly do you think your doing?
Chloe Sullivan
What do you think? I'm going to save Barney.
Clark Kent
Its too dangerous. Maybe you should call back up.
Chloe Sullivan
You don't understand. I made a promise and I'm going to keep it.
Lois Lane
Look Chloe, maybe your in over your head.
Chloe brushes past them. Lois looks at Clark concerned.
Clark Kent
Go after her. I'm going to call for back-up.
Lois Lane
Right.
Lois seems to be shaken up.
Clark KentAre you okay?
Lois Lane(brushes it off)
I'm fine Smallville.
He hugs her. She feels uncomfortable and pushes him away.
Lois Lane
Better hurry and get to Chloe.
Lois exit's the Apartment. Clark facial expression of revelation.
CUT TO:
EXT-APARTMENT COMPLEX
We see Chloe in her car. Pan to Lois hopping in.
INT-CHLOE'S CAR
Chloe Sullivan
Lois get out.
Lois Lane
No can do cuz, we're family and we're sticking together.
Chloe Sullivan
Hold on tight.
Chloe steps on the pedal full force.
EXT-OUTSIDE
We see Chloe's pull of in a hurry. Pan to Superman above zipping through the air.
CUT TO:
INT-BIL CHURCH'S CAR
We see Barney tied up in the middle of the backseat. He is between Roscoe and Bruno. Bill is driving.
Bill Church
You really broke my heart Barney. Not just mines but Mr. Edge's as well.
We hear Barney mumbling through the tape.
Bill Church
Going to the police to rat our plans. Where's your loyalty? Haven't we done a lot for you? Your daughter. Such a shame.
Bruno
We got company.
Bill looks in the rearview to see Chloe chasing after them.
Bill Church
Bruno, take care of her.
CUT TO:
INT-CHLOE'S CAR
Lois Lane
Watched Fast and Furious much?
Chloe Sullivan
In my top five.
EXT-CAR CHASE
We see Bruno stick himself out the window gun equipped. He begins to shoot. Pan to Chloe dodging. She swerves into another lane. Chloe loses sight of them. Pan to Bill turning into the docks.
INT-BILL'S CAR
Bill Church
She was very persistent. She must have really taken a liking to you Barney old pal.
Bill finds himself at a dead end. Nothing but water is beyond. Bill gets out of the car. He walks over to the edge of the dock. Bruno and Roscoe drag Barney out the car. The take him to the edge of the dock.
Bill Church
This is were we say are good-byes Barney old pal.
Pan to Chloe and Lois arriving. Chloe get out the car with her gun.
Chloe Sullivan
Hands up now!
Bill, Roscoe, and Bruno pulling out their guns.
Lois gets out the car. Chloe ducks behind her car. Gun shots are fired ripping into the car. Chloe fires back.
Chloe Sullivan
Stay down Lois!
Bill Church
This is not going to end good for you. (to Roscoe) Kill Him!
Roscoe is about to shoot Barney. But Chloe shoots him in the right of his chest. Bruno shoots at Chloe but Superman intervenes and the bullet bounces off his chest.
Superman
This ends now. Put your guns down!
Bill Church
Superman. We finally meet. I'm really a big fan of yours.
Superman
Big fan? You intended on harming this man. Make it easier for yourselves and drop your guns.
Chloe steps up.
Chloe Sullivan
You heard him. Put them down now!
Bill and Bruno beings to lower their guns. Pan to Roscoe as he picks up his gun and shoots Barney in the head.
Chloe Sullivan
NO!
Chloe fires her guns but Superman catches the bullet. Pan to Roscoe dying from the earlier gun shot wound. Pan to Bruno and Bill smiling.
Bill Church
Way to go Roscoe. Loyal to the end.
Chloe walks to Bruno and Bill Church. She cuffs them and leads them to the car.
Bill Church
You know this isn't over right? You're stepping on powerful shoes.
Chloe doesn't say anything but put both men in the back seat.
Lois Lane(worried)
Chloe, are you okay?
Chloe Sullivan
You guys couldn't have stayed out of it?
Lois Lane
Chloe? This isn't our fault.
Chloe gets in her car and drives off. Superman approaches Lois. He hugs her.
Superman
Its going to be okay Lois.
Cut on them hugging.
[FADE OUT][ACT IV ENDS][COMMERCIAL BREAK]
[ACT V]
We see Lois, Clark, Perry and Jimmy surrounding the desk with a newspaper article that says "Return of Intergang" laying on it.
Perry White
So Intergang is back in Metropolis.
Lois Lane
According to Chloe, yes.
Perry White
How is she doing by the way?
Lois Lane
I don't know she won't return my calls.
Jimmy Olsen
Mines either. What about you C.K? Did you get a hold of her?
Clark Kent
No. Whatever's going on with Chloe, we have to give her space.
Lois Lane
I can't do that. She's my cousin Smallville. She needs me.
Perry White
I know how protective you are when it comes to family but Clark maybe right.
Jimmy Olsen
I'll go see her. Maybe she'll talk to me.
Jimmy exits out the planet. Perry sighs.
Perry White
Does that kid ever listen to me?
Perry walks off leaving just Clark and Lois.
Lois Lane
I just don't get it. I'm her cousin, she know she can come to me about anything.
Clark Kent
She was probably trying to protect you Lois.
Lois Lane
Protect me? She have gotten herself killed.
Clark notices Lois really worried. He place a hand on her shoulder.
Clark Kent
Everything will be fine Lois. Chloe will come around.
Lois looks at him and smiles.
Lois Lane
You're really a good friend Smallville.
Clark Kent
Is Lois "Mad Dog" Lane getting sentimental?
Lois Lane
You really know how to ruin a moment Smallville.
Clark smiles "Out of the Shadows" by Matthew Perryman Jones is playing in the background. Something else seems to be troubling Lois.
Clark Kent
Something else wrong Lois?
Lois Lane
I have something I need to tell you Smallville.
Clark Kent(puzzled)
What?
Lois Lane
I'm seeing someone. I kind of been seeing this person for a couple of weeks and I know I should have told you.
Clark Kent
Really? Whose the guy?
Lois Lane
I can't tell you but he's really a great guy.
Clark Kent
I'm glad you found someone. Whomever you're secretly dating.
Lois Lane
Are we okay?
Clark Kent
Yeah of course. We have bigger things to worry about. If Intergang is coming back Metropolis maybe in trouble.
Lois Lane
Let's not forget Lex. I still think he's up to no good.
Clark Kent
You maybe right. He has been very quietly lately. But I'm going to call it a night. See ya Lois.
Lois Lane
Clark, are you sure your okay?
Clark Kent
I'm swell Lois.
Clark expression of guilt is on his face. He walks out leaving a confused Lois.
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INT-DETECTIVE SULLIVAN'S OFFICE
We see Chloe sitting at her desk. She is deep in thought. Pan to Jimmy walking in.
Chloe Sullivan
Jimmy. Now is not the time.
Jimmy Olsen
Its not about us but about you. You're not returning my phone calls or the others. I was worried.
Chloe Sullivan
I'm fine okay.
Jimmy Olsen
No, you're not Chloe. You're self-pitying and its not like you. Its wasn't your fault.
Chloe Sullivan
I promise to protect him and I didn't. I didn't.
The song continues to play.
Jimmy Olsen
Thing just happen. But you can't beat yourself up about it.
Jimmy wraps his arms around Chloe and she sobs in his arms.
Jimmy Olsen
Its going to be okay Chlo.
Chloe Sullivan
Thanks Jimmy. Your always there when I need you.
Jimmy Olsen
Hey. I'm your guy, just doing my duties.
Chloe smiles at him.
Chloe Sullivan
Yes.
Jimmy Olsen
Yes what?
Chloe Sullivan
I'll marry you Jimmy.
Jimmy smiles from ear to ear. He hugs her tightly. She giggles in his shoulder.
Jimmy Olsen
This is great.
Jimmy pulls out the ring and places it on her finger. Chloe phone rings.
Chloe Sullivan(happily)
Hello?
Morgan Edge
You just opened Pandora's Box Detective Sullivan. Hope your prepared for what's in it. Good day Detective Sullivan.
Click. Chloe expression is of worried. Jimmy looks at her concerned.
Jimmy Olsen
Everything okay?
Chloe Sullivan
Nothing, everything is just fine. We should start telling everyone.
Cut off on Jimmy and Chloe. The song ends.
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INT-SECRET LAB
We see Lex and Dr. Klein.
Lex Luthor
I hope everything is in order Doctor.
Dr. Klein
It is Mr. Luthor. Project Metallo is now functioning.
Lex Luthor
Very good Doctor. Let the trials begin Superman.
Cut off on Lex's evil smirk.
[FADE OUT][ACT V ENDS][CLOSING CREDITS]
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
TERENCE JORDAN
SUPERMAN CHARACTERS CREATED BY
JERRY SIEGAL AND JOE SHUSTER