PART TWO
Resume. Eugene has a petrified look on his face. He starts backing away from Clark.
EUGENE: How did you do that?
CLARK: Eugene, listen to me. You can't tell anyone what you just saw.
EUGENE: What the hell are you?
CLARK: I should be asking you the same question.
Eugene relaxes a little and takes a deep breath..
EUGENE: I don't know what happened to me. It just started.
CLARK: What started?
Eugene raises his arm and an arrow forms in it. He pulls it out and holds it up. Clark looks on in shock.
EUGENE: It started about a few months ago. I had been in love with this girl for years. (smiles) You know how it is, Clark. (smile fades) Anyway, I finally got the courage to talk to her. She shot me down.
CLARK: I'm sorry to hear that.
EUGENE: But anyway, I was upset. So upset that I decided to commit suicide. Yeah, I know, stupid. I took a walk and came along these little green rocks. They were sharp, and I was far away that no one would see me. So I did...I slit one of my wrists with a rock.
Clark's eyes widen.
EUGENE (cont'd): The rock kind of shattered as it cut me, and some got into my blood. Nothing happened...I mean, not until the next day.
CLARK: What happened?
Eugene looks away.
EUGENE: This is going to sound ridiculous. But I could feel.
CLARK: You could feel? Feel what?
EUGENE: I don't know…love. I mean other people's love.
Clark just stares at him in amazement.
EUGENE (cont'd): I could also make these arrows.
Clark GIGGLES.
CLARK: You mean like Cupid?
EUGENE: It's something like that. But anyway, I didn't know what they were for until I accidentally poked my sister with one a couple of days after that. All of a sudden she started going head over heals for a guy in her class. But I already knew she was in love with him before I poked her.
CLARK: (still laughing) What next? Are you going to sprout wings?
Eugene throws Clark an agitated look. Clark finally gets serious.
CLARK (cont'd): So you went around poking everyone in the whole school with these arrows?
EUGENE: I just thought it would be fun to see people actually act on their feelings for once, instead of hiding them. Its not like I was hurting anyone. Besides, the affect, at most, lasts only a day and a half.
CLARK: (angrily) What? There are fights breaking out everywhere. People are getting hurt.
EUGENE: People are finally letting the ones they love in on how they actually feel. It's a good thing, Clark.
CLARK: It's not a good thing when people start getting hurt. I can't let you do this.
EUGENE: Well, we'll see about that.
Eugene tries to stab Clark with an arrow, but it breaks against his arm and falls to the ground.
EUGENE: What the hell?
Clark lifts him up.
CLARK: Doesn't work against me. Now you're gonna stop doing this.
EUGENE: (shouting) Okay, man! Just don't hurt me.
Clark puts him down.
EUGENE (cont'd): So what's your story? How did you become the way you are?
CLARK: Basically, the same way as you. I stumbled onto the green rocks and the next day, I was different.
EUGENE: Well, your secret's safe with me.
Eugene flashes Clark a relieved, but disgusted look. He walks off. Clark looks down, eyeing the piece of the broken arrow. He picks it up and examines it. He heads towards his house.
INT. THE TALON - DAY
Lana is putting two huge cups of coffee down on a table. The COUPLE at the table does not seem to notice Lana because they are too busy making out.
LANA: Excuse me!
The couple continues to kiss, ignoring her. Lana clears her throat.
LANA (cont'd): Excuse me!
The couple stops kissing and looks up at Lana.
GIRL: Yes?
LANA: You two can't be going at it like that in here.
GUY: Why not?
Lana rolls her eyes and looks irritated.
LANA: This is a family establishment. That's why! If you two continue, I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
GUY: But we can't help it. We're in love.
GIRL: And love has no bounds.
They begin to kiss again.
Lex walks into the Talon.
LANA: Well, the boundaries stop here. You two have to leave.
Lex walks up to Lana and the couple at the table.
LEX: (to no one in particular) What's the problem here?
GIRL: She wants to kick us out for expressing the love that we have for each other.
LEX: Well, you're going to have to express your love somewhere else. And if you don't like that idea, we can see what the police have to say about it.
The couple looks upset, but they gather their belongings and walk out. Lana smiles at Lex.
LANA: Thanks, Lex. People have been acting so strange today. I have no clue what's going on.
LEX: This is Smallville…the land of the unexplainable.
Lana smiles, then SIGHS. She begins to put the cups of coffee back on the tray.
LEX: Clark, by chance, isn't here, is he? I'm guessing by the looks of things that he's not.
LANA: I haven't seen Clark since we were at school this morning.
LEX: I'll just go to his farm, which is where I should have gone in the first place.
LANA: If I see him I'll tell him you're looking for him.
Lana begins to walk towards the counter.
LEX: Thanks, Lana.
Lex heads towards the door and walks out of the Talon. Lana hands a tray to AN EMPLOYEE.
LANA: I'm going to take off for a little while. I'll be back in a couple of hours. If I'm not though, I want you to lock up for me.
EMPLOYEE: No, problem.
Lana smiles and walks out of the Talon.
INT. THE TORCH - DAY
Chloe is sitting at her computer typing when Pete walks in.
PETE: Hey, Chloe…busy?
CHLOE: Actually, I am.
PETE: So this is the thing that came up? This was so important that you had to blow me off?
CHLOE: I really needed to do some research.
PETE: The research that you promised you'd do for Clark?
CHLOE: (lying) No! This is something entirely different.
PETE: Yeah, right!
CHLOE: (agitated) You know, everything I do doesn't involve Clark. I'm no jealous crazed Clark Kent stalker.
PETE: Well, in that case, you wouldn't mind if I -
Pete begins to approach Chloe slowly. Chloe stands up. Pete puts his arms around her waist.
CHLOE: Pete, stop!
Pete backs away. There is an awkward silence between them.
PETE: I love you. Can't you see that?
CHLOE : I don't feel the same way about you do.
PETE: We can work on that. You'll eventually come around.
He moves in to kiss her, but she moves out of the way. He gets angry.
PETE (cont'd): Chloe, don't fight it. It'll be easier that way.
Chloe tries to run for the door, but Pete grabs her arm, stopping her.
CHLOE: Pete, let me go! Please!
PETE: Clark's not here now. Now I can have you all to myself.
He pulls Chloe closer, but she hts him in the face. The shock of the hit makes him let her go. She takes off, but he trips her. She falls to the floor. He climbs on top of her and she struggles. Her struggling has no affect on him. He wants her.
CHLOE: Pete, there's something going on with you.
PETE: Yeah, and it's called love. And you will love me!
CHLOE: (pleading) Pete, get off of me!
He pins her arms to the ground and goes for the kiss once again. They are about to lock lips when he stops. He looks down at Chloe's horrified expression and gets off of her. He stands up. Whatever hold was on him seems to be gone now. He offers her his hand and she takes it. He helps her up.
CHLOE (cont'd): Pete? Are you okay?
Pete looks down to the floor, then back up to Chloe.
PETE: Chloe…I…I -
He runs past her and out of the office.
Although Chloe looks concerned, she is obviously terrified.
INT. THE KENT'S LIVING ROOM - DAY
Clark, Jonathan, and Martha are sitting on the couch.
JONATHAN: Clark, this kid sounds dangerous.
CLARK: I feel the same way, dad, but I don't know how I can stop him from sticking people with those arrows.
MARTHA: Well, we have to figure out something. This can cause a lot of damage.
CLARK: It's like he creates these arrows from his arm. I just don't see how…
There's a KNOCK at the door. Martha gets up and goes to it. She opens it. Lex stands on the opposite side of it.
MARTHA: Come on in, Lex.
JONATHAN: What brings you by?
LEX: I'm sorry to bother you, but I really need to speak with Clark.
Jonathan stands up and walks Martha out.
CLARK: What is it, Lex?
Lex pulls out the napkins with symbols drawn on them.
LEX: I just came by to ask you about these symbols. I know you know what they mean.
Clark rolls his eyes.
CLARK: Lex, not this again.
LEX: Just tell me, Clark. What do these symbols stand for?
CLARK: Why do you need to know so badly?
Lex ignores the question and walks towards the door.
LEX: You're not going to tell me?
CLARK: I have nothing to tell. I have no clue what those symbols mean.
LEX: Okay, then. I'm just going to have to take matters into my own hands.
Lex walks out of the house. Jonathan and Martha walk back into the living room.
JONATHAN: What was that about, son?
Clark looks back at his parents, worried.
INT. THE TORCH - DAY
Chloe is still shaken up by Pete's attack on her. She sits at her desk just staring at the wall. She picks up her cell phone and dials a number.
INT. THE ROSSES LIVING ROOM - DAY
The phone RINGS. Pete's father answers it.
MR. ROSS: Hello? (pause) Hey, Chloe! He's here. (yells) Pete! Phone!
INT. THE TORCH - DAY
Chloe sits at her computer.
CHLOE: Pete, hi!
There is a brief silence.
CHLOE (cont'd): I really need to talk to you. (pause) When is a good time for you? (pause) Great! I'll see you then.
She hangs up the cell phone and grabs her purse. She gets up, shuts off her computer, and throws her cell into her purse. She heads out of the door.
INT. THE KENT'S LIVING ROOM - DAY
Jonathan, Martha, and Clark are sitting on the couch.
CLARK: I just don't get why Lex cares about the symbols so much.
JONATHAN: It's like he's determined to find out our secrets one way or another, no matter who he has to go through.
CLARK: Isn't that kind of harsh, dad?
MARTHA: I agree with Clark, Jonathan. I know Lex Luthor wouldn't intentionally hurt this family. I think he genuinely respects us.
JONATHAN: He may not intentionally hurt us, but if he finds out about Clark's abilities, we could be in a world of trouble.
CLARK: I don't see how he would find out anyway. I've been doing as you asked and using my powers less.
JONATHAN: (sternly) He's a Luthor. He won't stop until he finds answers.
CLARK: Shouldn't we be focusing on Eugene?
JONATHAN: Yeah, son. I guess you're right.
Jonathan looks upset.
EXT. THE STABLE - NIGHT
Lana is walking her horse out of the stable. She is preparing to groom it. She bends down to pick up the grooming brush when she sees a pair of legs on the other side of the horse. She quickly rises up to see Eugene looking at her.
EUGENE: You're a hard girl to find. It took me a while to finally track you down.
LANA: Eugene, what are you doing here?
EUGENE: I have something to tell you. It's important.
LANA: (softly) What is it?
EUGENE: It's about Clark.
Lana attentively stares at him.
LANA: What about him? Is he okay?
EUGENE: Oh, he's great. He's better than great, actually.
LANA: What are you talking about? You're not making any sense.
EUGENE: Probably not!
LANA: Yeah…okay! Anyway, what about Clark?
EUGENE: Do you know about his special gifts?
LANA: (confused) Gifts?
EUGENE: So that's why he won't be with you. He scared you'll find out about his secret.
Lana continues to stare at him. He holds an arrow in his hand that she does not seem to notice.
EUGENE (cont'd): Aren't you tired of him keeping things from you? Don't you want to find out what he's hiding?
Eugene starts approaching Lana.
LANA: Clark will tell me when he's ready.
Lana begins slowly backing away. She notices the arrow in Eugene's hand. She looks at him and tries to run. He sprints after her and catches up. He grabs her and pokes her with the arrow. Lana winces in pain. He turns to walk away.
EUGENE: Don't worry, Lana. You'll thank me later.
He leaves the stables. Lana stands, rubbing her arm.
END OF PART TWO
Resume. Eugene has a petrified look on his face. He starts backing away from Clark.
EUGENE: How did you do that?
CLARK: Eugene, listen to me. You can't tell anyone what you just saw.
EUGENE: What the hell are you?
CLARK: I should be asking you the same question.
Eugene relaxes a little and takes a deep breath..
EUGENE: I don't know what happened to me. It just started.
CLARK: What started?
Eugene raises his arm and an arrow forms in it. He pulls it out and holds it up. Clark looks on in shock.
EUGENE: It started about a few months ago. I had been in love with this girl for years. (smiles) You know how it is, Clark. (smile fades) Anyway, I finally got the courage to talk to her. She shot me down.
CLARK: I'm sorry to hear that.
EUGENE: But anyway, I was upset. So upset that I decided to commit suicide. Yeah, I know, stupid. I took a walk and came along these little green rocks. They were sharp, and I was far away that no one would see me. So I did...I slit one of my wrists with a rock.
Clark's eyes widen.
EUGENE (cont'd): The rock kind of shattered as it cut me, and some got into my blood. Nothing happened...I mean, not until the next day.
CLARK: What happened?
Eugene looks away.
EUGENE: This is going to sound ridiculous. But I could feel.
CLARK: You could feel? Feel what?
EUGENE: I don't know…love. I mean other people's love.
Clark just stares at him in amazement.
EUGENE (cont'd): I could also make these arrows.
Clark GIGGLES.
CLARK: You mean like Cupid?
EUGENE: It's something like that. But anyway, I didn't know what they were for until I accidentally poked my sister with one a couple of days after that. All of a sudden she started going head over heals for a guy in her class. But I already knew she was in love with him before I poked her.
CLARK: (still laughing) What next? Are you going to sprout wings?
Eugene throws Clark an agitated look. Clark finally gets serious.
CLARK (cont'd): So you went around poking everyone in the whole school with these arrows?
EUGENE: I just thought it would be fun to see people actually act on their feelings for once, instead of hiding them. Its not like I was hurting anyone. Besides, the affect, at most, lasts only a day and a half.
CLARK: (angrily) What? There are fights breaking out everywhere. People are getting hurt.
EUGENE: People are finally letting the ones they love in on how they actually feel. It's a good thing, Clark.
CLARK: It's not a good thing when people start getting hurt. I can't let you do this.
EUGENE: Well, we'll see about that.
Eugene tries to stab Clark with an arrow, but it breaks against his arm and falls to the ground.
EUGENE: What the hell?
Clark lifts him up.
CLARK: Doesn't work against me. Now you're gonna stop doing this.
EUGENE: (shouting) Okay, man! Just don't hurt me.
Clark puts him down.
EUGENE (cont'd): So what's your story? How did you become the way you are?
CLARK: Basically, the same way as you. I stumbled onto the green rocks and the next day, I was different.
EUGENE: Well, your secret's safe with me.
Eugene flashes Clark a relieved, but disgusted look. He walks off. Clark looks down, eyeing the piece of the broken arrow. He picks it up and examines it. He heads towards his house.
INT. THE TALON - DAY
Lana is putting two huge cups of coffee down on a table. The COUPLE at the table does not seem to notice Lana because they are too busy making out.
LANA: Excuse me!
The couple continues to kiss, ignoring her. Lana clears her throat.
LANA (cont'd): Excuse me!
The couple stops kissing and looks up at Lana.
GIRL: Yes?
LANA: You two can't be going at it like that in here.
GUY: Why not?
Lana rolls her eyes and looks irritated.
LANA: This is a family establishment. That's why! If you two continue, I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
GUY: But we can't help it. We're in love.
GIRL: And love has no bounds.
They begin to kiss again.
Lex walks into the Talon.
LANA: Well, the boundaries stop here. You two have to leave.
Lex walks up to Lana and the couple at the table.
LEX: (to no one in particular) What's the problem here?
GIRL: She wants to kick us out for expressing the love that we have for each other.
LEX: Well, you're going to have to express your love somewhere else. And if you don't like that idea, we can see what the police have to say about it.
The couple looks upset, but they gather their belongings and walk out. Lana smiles at Lex.
LANA: Thanks, Lex. People have been acting so strange today. I have no clue what's going on.
LEX: This is Smallville…the land of the unexplainable.
Lana smiles, then SIGHS. She begins to put the cups of coffee back on the tray.
LEX: Clark, by chance, isn't here, is he? I'm guessing by the looks of things that he's not.
LANA: I haven't seen Clark since we were at school this morning.
LEX: I'll just go to his farm, which is where I should have gone in the first place.
LANA: If I see him I'll tell him you're looking for him.
Lana begins to walk towards the counter.
LEX: Thanks, Lana.
Lex heads towards the door and walks out of the Talon. Lana hands a tray to AN EMPLOYEE.
LANA: I'm going to take off for a little while. I'll be back in a couple of hours. If I'm not though, I want you to lock up for me.
EMPLOYEE: No, problem.
Lana smiles and walks out of the Talon.
INT. THE TORCH - DAY
Chloe is sitting at her computer typing when Pete walks in.
PETE: Hey, Chloe…busy?
CHLOE: Actually, I am.
PETE: So this is the thing that came up? This was so important that you had to blow me off?
CHLOE: I really needed to do some research.
PETE: The research that you promised you'd do for Clark?
CHLOE: (lying) No! This is something entirely different.
PETE: Yeah, right!
CHLOE: (agitated) You know, everything I do doesn't involve Clark. I'm no jealous crazed Clark Kent stalker.
PETE: Well, in that case, you wouldn't mind if I -
Pete begins to approach Chloe slowly. Chloe stands up. Pete puts his arms around her waist.
CHLOE: Pete, stop!
Pete backs away. There is an awkward silence between them.
PETE: I love you. Can't you see that?
CHLOE : I don't feel the same way about you do.
PETE: We can work on that. You'll eventually come around.
He moves in to kiss her, but she moves out of the way. He gets angry.
PETE (cont'd): Chloe, don't fight it. It'll be easier that way.
Chloe tries to run for the door, but Pete grabs her arm, stopping her.
CHLOE: Pete, let me go! Please!
PETE: Clark's not here now. Now I can have you all to myself.
He pulls Chloe closer, but she hts him in the face. The shock of the hit makes him let her go. She takes off, but he trips her. She falls to the floor. He climbs on top of her and she struggles. Her struggling has no affect on him. He wants her.
CHLOE: Pete, there's something going on with you.
PETE: Yeah, and it's called love. And you will love me!
CHLOE: (pleading) Pete, get off of me!
He pins her arms to the ground and goes for the kiss once again. They are about to lock lips when he stops. He looks down at Chloe's horrified expression and gets off of her. He stands up. Whatever hold was on him seems to be gone now. He offers her his hand and she takes it. He helps her up.
CHLOE (cont'd): Pete? Are you okay?
Pete looks down to the floor, then back up to Chloe.
PETE: Chloe…I…I -
He runs past her and out of the office.
Although Chloe looks concerned, she is obviously terrified.
INT. THE KENT'S LIVING ROOM - DAY
Clark, Jonathan, and Martha are sitting on the couch.
JONATHAN: Clark, this kid sounds dangerous.
CLARK: I feel the same way, dad, but I don't know how I can stop him from sticking people with those arrows.
MARTHA: Well, we have to figure out something. This can cause a lot of damage.
CLARK: It's like he creates these arrows from his arm. I just don't see how…
There's a KNOCK at the door. Martha gets up and goes to it. She opens it. Lex stands on the opposite side of it.
MARTHA: Come on in, Lex.
JONATHAN: What brings you by?
LEX: I'm sorry to bother you, but I really need to speak with Clark.
Jonathan stands up and walks Martha out.
CLARK: What is it, Lex?
Lex pulls out the napkins with symbols drawn on them.
LEX: I just came by to ask you about these symbols. I know you know what they mean.
Clark rolls his eyes.
CLARK: Lex, not this again.
LEX: Just tell me, Clark. What do these symbols stand for?
CLARK: Why do you need to know so badly?
Lex ignores the question and walks towards the door.
LEX: You're not going to tell me?
CLARK: I have nothing to tell. I have no clue what those symbols mean.
LEX: Okay, then. I'm just going to have to take matters into my own hands.
Lex walks out of the house. Jonathan and Martha walk back into the living room.
JONATHAN: What was that about, son?
Clark looks back at his parents, worried.
INT. THE TORCH - DAY
Chloe is still shaken up by Pete's attack on her. She sits at her desk just staring at the wall. She picks up her cell phone and dials a number.
INT. THE ROSSES LIVING ROOM - DAY
The phone RINGS. Pete's father answers it.
MR. ROSS: Hello? (pause) Hey, Chloe! He's here. (yells) Pete! Phone!
INT. THE TORCH - DAY
Chloe sits at her computer.
CHLOE: Pete, hi!
There is a brief silence.
CHLOE (cont'd): I really need to talk to you. (pause) When is a good time for you? (pause) Great! I'll see you then.
She hangs up the cell phone and grabs her purse. She gets up, shuts off her computer, and throws her cell into her purse. She heads out of the door.
INT. THE KENT'S LIVING ROOM - DAY
Jonathan, Martha, and Clark are sitting on the couch.
CLARK: I just don't get why Lex cares about the symbols so much.
JONATHAN: It's like he's determined to find out our secrets one way or another, no matter who he has to go through.
CLARK: Isn't that kind of harsh, dad?
MARTHA: I agree with Clark, Jonathan. I know Lex Luthor wouldn't intentionally hurt this family. I think he genuinely respects us.
JONATHAN: He may not intentionally hurt us, but if he finds out about Clark's abilities, we could be in a world of trouble.
CLARK: I don't see how he would find out anyway. I've been doing as you asked and using my powers less.
JONATHAN: (sternly) He's a Luthor. He won't stop until he finds answers.
CLARK: Shouldn't we be focusing on Eugene?
JONATHAN: Yeah, son. I guess you're right.
Jonathan looks upset.
EXT. THE STABLE - NIGHT
Lana is walking her horse out of the stable. She is preparing to groom it. She bends down to pick up the grooming brush when she sees a pair of legs on the other side of the horse. She quickly rises up to see Eugene looking at her.
EUGENE: You're a hard girl to find. It took me a while to finally track you down.
LANA: Eugene, what are you doing here?
EUGENE: I have something to tell you. It's important.
LANA: (softly) What is it?
EUGENE: It's about Clark.
Lana attentively stares at him.
LANA: What about him? Is he okay?
EUGENE: Oh, he's great. He's better than great, actually.
LANA: What are you talking about? You're not making any sense.
EUGENE: Probably not!
LANA: Yeah…okay! Anyway, what about Clark?
EUGENE: Do you know about his special gifts?
LANA: (confused) Gifts?
EUGENE: So that's why he won't be with you. He scared you'll find out about his secret.
Lana continues to stare at him. He holds an arrow in his hand that she does not seem to notice.
EUGENE (cont'd): Aren't you tired of him keeping things from you? Don't you want to find out what he's hiding?
Eugene starts approaching Lana.
LANA: Clark will tell me when he's ready.
Lana begins slowly backing away. She notices the arrow in Eugene's hand. She looks at him and tries to run. He sprints after her and catches up. He grabs her and pokes her with the arrow. Lana winces in pain. He turns to walk away.
EUGENE: Don't worry, Lana. You'll thank me later.
He leaves the stables. Lana stands, rubbing her arm.
END OF PART TWO