Later at Metropolis University, Lois and Chloe are searching the Internet for information about Intergang.
"Here," Lois pointed to the screen, "Everything Bruce said was true. Intergang is terrorizing Metropolis. They're involved in robbery, kidnapping, and terrorist tactics. No wonder they're so out of hand. There's no way the police can handle this on their own, seems like we need a superhero."
"Yeah. That would be good," Chloe smiled already thinking about Clark for the super hero position. "Look at the time. I have to go back to the Daily Planet to finish my story on Bruce or my editor will kill me. I'll see you tomorrow, Lois."
"Okay, bye," Lois left Chloe's room and walked out to her car. She got in her car and began to put the key in the ignition when a man wearing black sunglasses and a suit put a tissue with Chloroform over her nose. She slumped over unconscious. The man pulled out his cell phone, "I'm with Bruce's girl, Mr. Church."
"Great. Now we'll see who owns this town." A voice said into the phone.
Later in Smallville, Bruce was at the Talon waiting for Lois, who still hadn't shown up when Clark arrived.
"Hi Clark, have you seen Lois?"
"No, I thought she was with you. Didn't you have a date tonight?"
"Yes, we did but she's not here and she's not answering her cell phone either."
"Let me check with Chloe," Clark pulled out his phone and dialed. "Chloe? It's me. Is Lois with you?"
"No, she left for Smallville four hours ago," Chloe explained to him. "Why? What's wrong?"
"She's missing. She had a date with Bruce and she never showed up."
Somewhere in Metropolis, Lois finally awoke and noticed she was tied next to a bomb.
"Who are you?" she asked nervously to a man standing next to her.
"Bill Church Jr.," he smiled at her. "But you can call me Bill. Nice to meet you."
"What do you want?"
"An exchange, you for one billion dollars. For your sake I hope your boyfriend cares about you."
"He is not my boyfriend…yet."
"We'll see…"
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