Lionel opened the door to the master bedroom and stood in the doorway watching Jonathon from a distance for a short while before approaching the bed. Jonathon lay on the bed still obviously feeling the effects of the drugs. He walked into the room followed by a short weasely man with glasses wearing a cheap brown suit and tie.
"Close the door behind you." Lionel instructed.
Once the door was shut Lionel returned his focus from Jonathon to the shorter man. "How long will the process take doctor?"
"For complete success he will need to be isolated for at least two weeks." At the look he received from Lionel, he quickly added, "One week with increased sessions."
"Fine. One week. That is all you have. I will want to see him after one week, not a day more. Are we clear?"
"Yes, Mr. Luthor, we're clear, but you need to understand that any interference in my work will result in a set back that may make the process ineffective. If you or anyone else enters this room prior to the week being up it may undo any suggestions that I have been able to implant."
"You're sure that the hypnosis will be one hundred percent effective?"
"Yes, I'm sure. After I am done with him he'll even kill his own family if that's what you tell him to do."
"Excellent." Lionel paused in thought, "Leave us. You can start your sessions this evening. I will ensure that no one enters this room under any circumstances."
"I will keep you informed of the progress."
"Yes, do that. Good evening doctor."
Lionel stood staring down at Jonathon as the door behind him closed quietly. He slowly sat down on the bed trying not the stir Jonathon from his drug-induced sleep.
"I know that I said I wanted you to come to me of our own free will. I am truly sorry that it has to come to this." He reached forward and stroked Jonathon's blonde hair from his face.
"This is something that must be done. I cannot continue to fight all three of you every moment of every day. I am a very busy man, with many people depending on me for my direction and guidance. I cannot continue to spend all my time babysitting you, your son, and Lex. I need some cooperation. I do hope you understand."
Jonathon did not move at the words.
"After the hypnosis you will assist me keeping Clark under control, taking some of the pressure off me. You will become my behind the scenes right hand man." He smiled softly and continued, "Don't worry Jonathon, you will be much happier when this is all over. I do believe that in some strange way I will miss your defiance and the joy of breaking you myself, but necessity dictates that we speed things up considerably. I will see you in a week and things will be better between us. You'll see."
With that Lionel left the room and locked the door giving the guards at the door strict instructions that only the doctor was to be permitted into the room.