I want egg rolls.
Nice try, kiddo. Only steamed chicken and snow peas for you.
Why do we order Chinese if he's allergic?
Because he loves the peas...
...and I think we all prefer egg rolls over macrobiotic shakes.
It's a good point.
So I noticed you've been acting a little different lately.
Have I?
You know, Lois, that article that you wrote.
"Why the World Doesn't Need Superman"?
No, no, no. No, the other one, from years ago, before we met.
Which article? I wrote dozens about him. I was practically his press agent.
"I Spent the Night With Superman."
Richard, come on.
It was the title of an interview.
Plus, it was your Uncle Perry's idea.
- No, I know, I know. It's okay, it's okay. - Richard.
It was a long time ago.
Were you in love with him?
He was Superman. Everyone was in love with him.
But were you?
No.
Lois, I shouldn't have brought it up.
Even though you've been raised as a human being...
... you are not one of them.
They can be a great people, Kal-EI. They wish to be.
They only lack the light to show the way.
For this reason above all, their capacity for good...
... I have sent them you...
... my only son.
Load them up.
Holy sh...
Attention, the Metropolis Museum of Natural History...
... will be closing in 10 minutes. We hope that you've...
Sir, we're closing in 10 minutes.
We only need five.
You're done, the museum's closed. Thank you.
Are you all right, miss?
- My heart. L... l... - I'm sorry?
I have a palpitation, a heart palpitation. And a murmur.
Please, take me to the hospital.
Take me to the hospital.
Just hold on tight.
Bingo.
- There you are, ma'am. - My heart.
My palpitations, they're gone. What did you do?
I didn't do anything.
Call me Katherine.
Katherine. I'm glad you're feeling better.
- You have places to go, people to save? - Yes.
Would you like to get a cup of coffee sometime?
- I know that's forward. Or a drink? - Good night.
Good night.
It's like this on every channel.
He was in Manila at 10:55 p.m. And then spotted...
- Hey, Kent, chief wants to see you. - Oh, thanks.
But as this security footage from a simple deli robbery proves...
... there's really no feat too big or too small for the Man of Steel.
Reports are flooding in from Metropolis, Houston, Gotham and as far...
Satellites have proven most ineffective at tracking him.
He might literally be moving near the speed of light.
- Our map is illuminated with sightings... - Kent!
- The chief is waiting. ...on every continent, giving citizens...
These are iconic, and they were taken by a 12-year-old with a camera phone.
- What do you got, Olsen? - I got those.
- Look, in the sky, chief. - It's a bird.
- It's a plane. - No, look, it's...
You wanted to see me?
Yeah, Kent, come on in. Sit down.
I wanna talk a little strategy. Okay.
First off, Lois, I don't understand what you're doing...
...sneaking around covering this blackout. - It wasn't just a blackout.
Cell phones, pagers, automobiles, airplane...
Every other paper in town has got a female reporter...
...a good-Iooking female reporter, stashed on the roof covering Superman.
- And you two are the ones with the history. - Chief, I've done Superman.
Covered him. You know what I mean.
Yeah, that makes you an expert. Do him again.
- There are a dozen other stories out there. - Yeah? Name one.
Well, there was a museum robbery last night.
Even Superman missed that one. He was too busy saving this hooker.
Why don't you guys track down Lex Luthor?
Well, no one's seen him since his fifth appeal.
He's got more history with Superman than anyone.
Maybe he's got something to say.
- Luthor's yesterday's news. - No, I like that idea.
Perry, Lex Luthor is a career criminal who nearly killed him, for God's sakes.
Jimmy, how did Lex Luthor get out of prison?
Well, the appeals court called Superman as a witness and he wasn't around.
How much do you think that pisses off Superman?
- Give him to someone else. - A lot.
- Polly. Give him to Polly.
Lois, Superman.
- What about the blackout? - Kent, blackout.
Great. Thanks, chief.
Lois, I'm sorry. I'd hate if this damaged our relationship.
Relationship?
- Yeah. - Hi, Mommy.
- Hi, you. - Hey, guys.
He got an A in science, but a D in gym, so we're doing something right.
- Yeah, at least one of us is. - What?
It's Perry. He just shoved Superman back into my life.
Well, honey, I'm sure you can find a way to interview Superman...
...without bringing him back into your life.
There's really no way around it, folks. Superman is back in all of our lives.
We're coming to you from Sydney...
... where people have gathered on these rooftops to scour the sky...
Okay, how about this? We'll stay late. We'll get dinner.
I'll help with Superman, and you and Clark can work on the blackout together.
- Is that all right with you, Clark? - Swell.
I was gonna pretend the brakes were out.
Pretend. Like we talked about.
You didn't actually have to cut them!
Of course I did.
A man can always tell when a woman is pretending, especially Superman.
So did you get your rock?
I did.
U.S. Coast Guard issuing a small-craft advisory for the Metropolis ocean area.
High-wind advisory is in effect...
... ocean currents and tides becoming increasingly dangerous.
All warnings lasting until later this evening.
Security, security.
This is U.S. Coast Guard issuing a small-craft advisory for northeast seas.
Winds reaching 50 miles per hour, high tides in the morning.
Waves reaching 20 to 30 feet.
This warning is in effect for all small crafts for the next four hours.
Weird. If these times are right...
...the blackout spread from a specific origin point.
Where?
I'm not sure yet.
With the super-hearing, does he hear each sound by itself or everything at once?
Both.
- He's certainly taller than I thought. - 6'4".
I love that he can see through anything. I'd have fun with that.
Anything but lead.
- I bet he's... - 225 pounds...
...faster than a speeding bullet...
...draws his power from the sun, invulnerable to anything but kryptonite...
...and he never lies. - Kryptonite?
Radioactive pieces of his home world.
It's deadly. To him.
Lois, how tall would you say Clark is?
About 6'3", 6'4".
About 200, 215 pounds?
Jimmy, Jason, let's go get these intrepid reporters something to keep them going.
- Burritos! - Come here, canhead.
We're going this way. Do they have anything other than burritos?
I think they have fries and burgers.
So have you found a place to live yet?
No. I'm still looking.
You know, Lois, I wanted to ask you about that artic...
Hey, I'm gonna run downstairs for some fresh air. Great!
Thanks.
- Let's talk when I get back. - Sure.
You know, you really shouldn't smoke, Miss Lane.
- Sorry. Didn't mean to startle you. - I'm fine. Really.
I just wasn't expecting you.
With all the press on the plane...
...I wasn't sure it was the best time for us to talk.
Well, there's no press around now. Except for me, of course.
I know people are asking questions now that I'm back.
I think it's only fair that I answer those people.
So you're here for an interview?
Okay, then.
- Where did I put that thing? - Right pocket.
Let's start with the big question.
- Where'd you go? - To Krypton.
But you told me it was destroyed. Ages ago.
It was.
But when astronomers thought they found it...
...I had to see for myself.
Well, you're back, and everyone seems to be pretty happy about it.
Not everyone.
- I read the article, Lois. - So did a lot of people.
- Tomorrow they're giving me the Pulitzer... - Why did you write it?
How could you leave us like that?
I moved on. So did the rest of us.
That's why I wrote it.
The world doesn't need a savior.
And neither do I.
Lois.
Will you come with me?
Why?
There's something I wanna show you.
Please.
I can't be gone long.
You won't be.
Clark said the reason you left without saying goodbye...
...is because it was too unbearable for you.
Personally, I think that's a load of crap.
- Clark? - He's just a guy I work with.
Maybe Clark's right.
You know, my...
Richard, he's a pilot. He takes me up all the time.
Not like this.
I forgot how warm you were.
Listen.
What do you hear?
Nothing.
I hear everything.
You wrote that the world doesn't need a savior...
...but every day I hear people crying for one.
I'm sorry I left you, Lois.
I'll take you back now.
Richard's a good man.
And you've been gone a long time.
I know.
L...
So will I see you around?
I'm always around.
Good night, Lois.
We're having beef, honey. Do you want the tofu wrap or the veggie wrap?
You all right?
Where have you been?
I was up on the roof, getting some air.
Tell the truth now.
Were you smoking?
No.
Is this real?
- Where'd you find him? - He found me.
Oh, this is great. I can't wait to read it.
So, Mr. White, about the blackout...
Lois, this is the biggest night of your life.
Have you picked out a dress? Something snazzy?
It just feels a little weird winning for that article.
- It just doesn't seem right. - What doesn't seem right?
Winning an award for an article called "Why the World Doesn't Need Superman."
When, according to this newspaper, they do.
Lois, Pulitzer Prizes are like Academy Awards.
Nobody remembers what you got one for. It's just that you got one.
- But... - This is your night. You enjoy it.
I'm sure Kent's on the blackout.
Department of Water and Power, please.
7782, great.
Metropolis Public Works.
Hi, Stephen, Lois Lane from the Daily Planet. Blackout?
I just need a little info on a few outstanding power grids.
Yeah, I do have it here, actually.
So the uptown grid went dark at 12:36 and midtown 10 seconds before.
Which grid was hit first?
It just reads vanderworth.
- Across the river? - 6 Springwood Drive.
6 Springwood Drive. A residence or a business?
- Residence. - Sure? Nothing before that?
- That's all it shows. - Thank you very much.
Oh, Jason.
- There's your mom, Jason. - You're late, Mommy.
Where are we? Is this the Pulitzer?
Nope. I've just gotta ask these people a few questions and then we can go.
Can I stay in the car?
No, honey.
- Are we trespassing? - No. Yes.
Hello?
I like the curly one.
Let's go. This was a bad idea.
Lex Luthor.
Lois Lane?
You're bald.
And what is your name?
I'm not supposed to talk to strangers.
- Cute kid, and smart. - Thanks.
We're not really strangers, are we? This is kind of a little reunion.
Heck, I'm a fan.
I love your writing...
...and your dress. - I love your boat.
How'd you get it? Swindle some widow out of her money?
That's funny. Didn't you win the Pulitzer Prize...
...for my favorite article of all time, "Why the World Doesn't Need Superman"?
Didn't you have a few more years to go on that double life sentence?
Yes, well, we can thank the Man of Steel for that.
I mean, he's really good at swooping in and catching the bad guys...
...but he's not so hot at the little things, like Miranda rights...
...due process, making your court date.
Did you have anything to do with the blackout?
Are you fishing for an interview, Miss Lane?
It's been a while since you've been a headline.
Maybe it's time people knew your name again.
How about we turn this boat around, call a cab for my son...
...and then you can do whatever you want with me.
No, I don't think we'll be turning around, Miss Lane...
...which means that we do have some time to kill.
How about that interview?
Yeah, just call me if you hear anything. Okay. Thank you.
So, what did the school say?
She picked him up at 3:15.
- Hi, I heard about Lois. - Yes, come in, Clark, come in.
- Is there anything I can do? - Yeah, you're a reporter.
- Help Richard track her down. - I'll check her computer.
Excuse me, Clark.
What do you know about crystals?
They make great chandeliers.
This crystal may seem unremarkable, but so is the seed of a redwood tree.
It's how our mutual friend in tights made his Arctic getaway spot.
Cute. It's a little small for my taste.
You're building an island?
You're not seeing the big picture here, Miss Lane.
Let me enlarge it for you.
Not just an island, an entirely new continent.
An extinct world, reborn on our own.
Why?
Land, Miss Lane.
I mean... Kitty, what did my father used to say to me?
"You're losing your hair"?
- Before that. - "Get out"?
He said, "You can print money...
...manufacture diamonds, and people are a dime a dozen...
...but they'll always need land."
It's the one thing they're not making any more of.
But the United States...
Will be underwater.
It's simple physics, Miss Lane.
Two objects cannot occupy the same space at the same time.
And the rest of the world will just let you keep it?
- They'Il... - They'II...
...what?
I'll have advanced alien technology...
...thousands of years beyond what anyone could throw at me.
Bring it on!
And eventually...
...the rest of the world will be begging me...
...for a piece of high-tech beachfront property.
In fact, they'll pay through the nose for it.
But millions of people will die.
Billions! Once again, the press underestimates me.
This is front-page news.
Come on, let me hear you say it just once.
- You're insane. - No! Not that. No, the other thing.
It's dangling off the tip of your tongue. Let me hear it just once, please?
- Superman will never... - Wrong!
What is that?
I think you know exactly what this is.
Mind over muscle, Miss Lane.
Mind...
Who is that boy's father?
Richard.
Mr. Luthor, we're approaching the coordinates.
Are you sure?
Yes, sir. Latitude 40 degrees north, longitude 73 degrees west.
Don't let them leave this room.
Kitty, come with me. You're not gonna want to miss this.
- Damn it. - What?
She has a password.
"Jason."
"Richard."
Try "Superman."
"Superman." Great.
Don't touch that, honey.
Why don't you go play the piano.
Come on, come on, come on.
Lex, this isn't like the train set.
I know.
Come on, come on.
Come on.
- Honey, are you okay? - Yeah.
- Are you hurt? - I'm fine.
Open this door! Open it!
Could you help Mommy open the door?
I'm sorry.
It's gonna be okay.
Okay? It's gonna be okay.
We had a little problem downstairs.
Brutus is dead.
He got hit with the piano.
Where's the boy?
With the mother, locked up in the pantry.
Oh, it's time for us to go.
My camera's not working.
And my phone's not working.
- Okay, I'm good. - That was weird.
Hey, guys. This just came through the fax.
It's Lois' handwriting, I'd recognize it anywhere.
I just... No idea what the numbers mean.
- They're coordinates. - Coordinates.
That's just off the coast.
Jimmy, tell Perry I'm taking the seaplane. Keep trying her cell.
What are these, lottery numbers?
I think they're coordinates, chief.
Chief...
Come on! Move it!