Disclaimer: *sighs* is this absolutely necessary? Whatever you recognize belongs to Smallville's producers. Psychologist/Social Worker Daisy Weiserman belongs to me. If someone already has name with career- then it's, can't say coincidental (because I don't believe in coincidences) but call it as you like, never had intent taking someone else's character.

A/N: This is a Fix It Fic for one of my favorite episodes- Shattered. I know others are waiting for my 'fix it' fics for Insurgence, but although I have it written on paper, I'm afraid it hadn't made its way to my computer.

The first chapter of this fic is a teaser, and I'm not sure I should continue on with this (I do have more written on paper but I have so many other fics to update and start, I've let the rest of this stay put for now. If you really do enjoy this, then I might change my mind.)

Not sure exactly under which category this would go, Gen or Pre-Slash, as I've never been in any kind of relationship before.

Assessment and Consequence

The vehicle was a short distance away, but Clark heard its approach. It would take just a few minutes time to get there; after all, it was the oncoming police and our wonderful Ms. Psychiatry coming to the 'rescue' of an imbalanced young man, Lex Luthor.

Even though she has the welfare of Lex in mind, the fair psychologist doesn't understand the consequences of her actions, at least not fully. She means well by following Lionel's instructions, after all, she is the one who understands Lex in his very vulnerable state, but she's still unaware of the basic fundamental issue in regards to Lex's presently fragile psyche, and that's why Clark will resolutely ignore any possible heeding of warning to any danger that he might put himself through. He couldn't allow her to drag Lex through unnecessary torture of any kind.

During the last few weeks, Lex has been a bit distant, and a little more violent, and that should've clued Clark in on Lex not being himself. Yet again, Clark had chosen a blind eye instead of confronting the issue head on, resulting in today. It's worse now because Lex is consumed with drugs, and hallucinations had become betrayal. At this moment, he's conflicted with a disastrous decision on his hands. He has two choices and both alternatives are one big disaster in the making. Either he escapes without Lex- who will eventually get the help needed, but at a cost. He will be confined to an emotional prison, all because of a father who is a disgrace to humanity, or he'd give Lex a shot at life by running with him to a safe haven.

And that's when he remembered. A few years before, his mom told him of a friend who hates Lionel Luthor with a passion unsurpassed by anyone. Not Jonathon, not the Ross', not even Lex. No one was consumed with the hatred of this friend of his mother's. This friend however, doesn't hold of sins of the father against the son, and what's better is, she doesn't take any bribes, stands up for what she believes in, gives any and all a chance to prove themselves. She is a licensed social worker, and majored in psychology. She will have to do. The only setback is that this friend, Daisy Weiserman, lives in New York. With renewed determination Clark made up his mind, he would risk himself so his beloved has a chance at a happy life once again.

There was still a half of a minute left for escape. Clark grabbed Lex and superspeeded off the estate. He had to get Lex as far away from Smallville as possible before, Lionel Luthor realizes that Belle Reve is minus an important patient.