Chapter, what, 7?

Chloe was running out of small talk on their way home from Lex's. She knew Lana wanted details on how she betrayed Clark, but she was trying to put that all behind her. She didn't want to explain. She had to keep Lana talking. "I can't believe Lex wasn't there! I mean, what else does he have to do in Smallville? All his meetings are at the mansion. He eats at the mansion. If he's not there, he's usually with one of us..."

"He probably went to Clark's," Lana interrupted. "Which is where I'm headed next. Could you drop me off at the Kent's? I'll walk home when I'm done."

Chloe was surprised, "You'll walk home? Lana, Smallville might be small, but it's not that small."

"If he does end up talking to me, I don't want to have to cut him off in the middle of the conversation because my ride arrived. Besides, I'm sure you have other things to do besides chauffeur me around all night."

Chloe paused for a second. The nervousness in the car was so strong Chloe thought she might actually be able to touch it. She didn't want to make Lana more nervous, but she had to ask. "Lana, are you really going to give the list to him?"

Lana nodded shyly, "That's my plan."

"Not that I'm doubting the time's right, Lana, but..." she paused. She didn't want to ruin Lana's hope. "He's a very private person. I just don't want you to get hurt if he doesn't tell you everything."

Lana didn't know why, but she was a little angry with Chloe for that statement. "I know we're housemates, but I'm a big girl, I can handle things. You don't need to play the protective sister-- I'm tired of people protecting me."

Chloe was surprised Lana was taking this so seriously, "Lana, I'm just saying that it seems we confront him about things every week and we get nowhere."

"I've never confronted him like this before..."

"Well..." Chloe tried to think of something to say, but couldn't. It was okay, though, because they reached the Kent's house and Lana hurried out of the car. "Lana..." Lana turned back so she could see Chloe. "Just don't take no for an answer."

Lana thought about that for a moment, then nodded and watched Chloe drive away. This is it, thought Lana. This could be the night I've been waiting for for three years. She was so nervous she could barely move. But she finally did make her way to the Kent's barn, hoping to find Clark in his fortress.