Chloe stared out into space in utter horror. She should have known it was a phantom. She knew Davis would never do anything to hurt anyone willingly. This couldn't be happening. She couldn't believe it she knew life could be unfair but this hit on the very of the list of absolutely unfair things. Davis was so good despite his lack of upbringing. He only wanted to help people. She remembered that torturous look on his face when he told her he was afraid he might be responsible for those. What he must have been going through. How horrible it must have been to realize some monster was a part of you. She knew how that felt.

"But Clark there must be some way to get it out of him." Chloe inquired desperately.

"I'm sorry Chloe Jor-el did these tests and he said the best shot was to destroy Brainiac."

Chloe gasped abhorred, "You didn't destroy Brainiac?"

"I got him out of you but he escaped."

"Then what are you doing here go after him?"

"Chloe, you know it's not that simple. I have no idea where he is. I looked for energy surges but I haven't found anything. "

Chloe breathed out in frustration and then she asked, "So where is Davis?"

Clark shrugged and then he looked at Chloe and said, "He's in the Fortress."

Chloe gawked at Clark appalled, "The Fortress? Why? Oh my...Clark you can't leave him there like some prisoner."

"Chloe he has a phantom inside of him. If Brainiac controlled him before who knows what destruction he could cause if he roams around free."

"Clark he is not some animal, he's a human being who would never hurt anyone willingly." Chloe said frantic.

Clark tried to remain calm and sooth Chloe with his calmness, "I know but he's dangerous. I know it sucks. I don't want him to be there either. I care about him too. But if it were me and someone controlled me and made me kill people. Wouldn't you do what ever it took to keep the world safe from me?"

Tears started to emerge in Chloe's eyes.

"I guess I would but Clark this is different. Davis is driving most of the time. And who knows maybe Brainiac will leave Davis alone."

Clark took Chloe's hand within his. "Chloe I will find Brainiac and destroy until I do I'm afraid Davis will have to stay there as a prisoner."

"What does he think of all of this Clark? Wait Jor-el didn't freeze him like he did you? Did he?"

"No but he is in this prison thing."

"A prison?" Chloe asked out raged.

"It's for the best." Clark said trying to convince himself.

"Clark he's human. He can't survive in 'll freeze to ." Chloe said frantic.

"I don't think that will be a problem."

"Why not?"

"Because he's..." Clark paused searching for something to say. And then he continued, "Strong."

Chloe examined Clark's face suspiciously.

"What aren't you telling me?"

"Chloe, you've been through a lot. You let me worry about Davis and Brainiac and all of this. I put you through enough."

Chloe sighed annoyed, "Oh, please don't tell me you're not doing the whole guilt thing again."

"None of this would have happened if I didn't ask you to confront Brainiac."

"You didn't know it was him. You thought he was Kara. We both did.'

"I just wish your life was simpler. I wish you could have a happy normal life."

Chloe smiled weakly, "I know but who says normal equals happy."

"Maybe you should rest up. Who says normal equals happy?"

Clark shrugged, "Maybe you should rest up. You've been through a lot."

"I think I slept enough but I could use some clothes."

"I'll get some for you."

Then Clark kissed Chloe on the forehead,

"Things will get better."

Clark left leaving Chloe alone with her weary thoughts.