Previously on "Superman Lois"...
- Pregnant? - There's still some blood work
she has to do, but... there's a pretty good chance.
Whatever happens, we'll... we'll figure it out.
- I care about you, Sarah. - I care about you, too,
Jordan, but as a friend.
Lana, you need to put those funds
back where you found them.
You can't be messing around in things you don't understand.
Henry Miller?
You have powers? - Just like you!
Henry... just tell me who did this to you.
I can help you. - No one can help me.
There aren't any bullets.
Hey, Dr. Irons.
We can rule out pregnancy.
I'd like to run some more tests,
figure out what's causing all this.
What? But we don't even have class today.
Yeah, Principal Balcomb
said school's out for, like, a week.
Yeah, for mold remediation, not spring break.
You still have to study.
Your mom and I are in agreement.
Yeah, absolutely.
Okay. Well, do we have to study here?
Bro, any excuse to take the car.
Oh, says the guy who jumps at every chance he can to fly.
Yeah, to save lives.
All right, all right!
You can go. Please go.
Hey, the moment it gets dark,
that truck better be parked back in the driveway.
- Yeah. - Yeah, yeah, yeah.
You okay?
- Yeah. - How was your thing
with your dad this morning?
You know my dad.
Look, I know we haven't really
had a chance to talk about what happened with the pregnancy.
- Clark-- - We both got excited.
It didn't happen, but if it's something
that we really want, then we can always try.
It was fun to imagine for a couple of days.
But that's all it was-- a fantasy.
Our lives are full enough already.
You sure?
I'm sure.
Okay.
Well, in that case, did you know that Tal
also has a villa in Bali?
- Mmm. - And home spa,
three-tier Infinity Pool overlooking the ocean.
Rumor is he bought it off Michael Bay.
That is not a selling point.
Okay.
Actually, we should go to "The Gazette."
Chrissy said she had a lead in the Henry Miller case.
Okay.
Come on. I know that's not true.
You must have had at least one crush in your old world.
Why does it even matter?
Because we basically have a free skip day,
and I didn't think we'd actually
spend it doing homework.
Plus, what if he exists here, too?
It could be like Romeo and Juliet, but with other worlds,
and nobody has to die.
Ugh, okay, fine.
There was this one guy who was kind of cute.
Travis Michaels.
Oh, my God. He is cute.
What, you actually found him?
And he's throwing a party.
Nat, his house is insane!
We have to go to this party. It's, like, meant to be.
We can't just go to Metropolis.
Why not? I have a car.
Your mom will be okay with that?
She's busy with marriage stuff.
She won't even notice I'm gone.
Come on.
I am making a sacred vow of friendship
to be your wing woman.
Come on. You can finish your homework tomorrow.
Oh, no, no, I'm doing a project for the DOD.
Okay. close your laptop.
We're definitely going to that party.
Okay. I'll pick you up in 30?
Hey, guys.
Hey. We were just leaving,
so you guys can take our seat.
Oh, um, what are you guys doing later?
Not-not, like, asking you to hang out,
but if you want to, we can, but, uh...
- Well, actually, we're-- - It's kind of a girl thing.
Sorry!
Bye, guys!
Riddle me this.
Why would a judge deny Henry Miller's
petition for release three times,
only to change her mind?
Who's the judge?
Tara Reagan, former public defender,
youngest judge ever appointed to her district court.
Any shady dealings in her past?
Well, you can ask her yourself.
She agreed to an interview with you about judiciary reform.
Ah, so we're ambushing her.
Well, technically, Lois is ambushing her,
which I didn't think that she would mind,
because, well, she's Lois.
Great. I'm going to head out now
before she leaves for the day. Nice work.
Oh, you mean literally right at this exact moment?
Before giving me notes on our editor's column?
Yeah, I'm sure it's great. Run it.
Uh, hey, maybe I could go with you?
I can handle a judge, Clark.
I completely agree with you.
But don't you think this calls for
a classic Lois Lane, Clark Kent team up?
Like the time we took down those guys
at the Green Horse Inn for money laundering?
Oh, you mean the time you forgot
to turn the tape recorder on?
One time. One time, that happened.
Come on. I can shave hours off your commute.
Fine. But let's get moving.
Where are the paperweights?
Metropolis?
Just for today.
But it's our night.
I'm making your favorite tortellini.
Maybe I can have some when I get back?
It's just, there's this party.
Ah. Ha. Yeah, shoulda guessed
you weren't dressed up for pasta night.
I'm not that dressed up.
All right. Tell me about the party.
Will there be boys there?
- Uh, yes. - Alcohol?
Maybe. But I won't be drinking any.
- Who's driving? - Sarah.
And she won't be drinking any either.
And how would you rate her willpower
on a scale of one to ten?
Look, Dad, you said you wanted me
to hang out with high school kids, okay?
This is what they do.
They go to high school parties.
All right.
Just, uh, be home by midnight.
Okay? - Okay.
Save me some leftovers.
Mom, I'm heading out.
Where are you going?
Uh, over to Nat's.
We're going to have a movie marathon.
Oh, that's fun. What movies?
Um, you know, just the classics.
Mmm.
Oh, God, why is George Dean calling me?
Oh, you should probably get that.
I'll see you later?
- Hello, George. - Lana--oh, thank God.
I need you to listen to me.
Please, please listen. - George, slow down.
What's going on?
I made a big mistake!
George, what is that noise?
Aah!
George?
Stop right there!
George, can you hear me?
Lana, you have to understand!
It was always about the pride of Smallville!
George? What's happening?
George?
George, are you okay? Can you hear me?
George!
Hello?
George, are you okay?
Oh, God, answer.
George, where are you? Are you okay?
George, answer me!
George! Please--
How much longer is the judge
gonna make us wait? - It's kinda fun being back
in our old stomping grounds.
Oh, do you think Harry still has that early bird special?
I don't know.
Are you sure nothing happened with your dad this morning?
He didn't say something that upset you, or--
You want to know what's upsetting me?
The fact that some lunatic we put behind bars years ago
was back on the streets with superpowers.
Where is this judge?
Apologies, Ms. Lane.
You arrived earlier than expected.
My assistant tells me that you're doing
a story on judicial reform.
Actually, we want to ask you a few questions
about Henry Miller.
Dude, you're not going to believe this.
Eliza just texted me about some crazy party
going down in Metropolis.
There's going to be like 500 kids, too.
We should go.
We're not driving to Metropolis right now.
We will not make it back by dark.
You heard Mom.
I know. But we can fly.
You mean, like, I carry you?
Jordan, what else are you going to do today?
Mope around in your room and play Stumble Guys?
Seriously... you need to, like,
forget about Sarah and, like, move forward.
Why is Eliza even texting you about a party?
Didn't she dump you?
Yes. And it sucked.
But I moved on, okay?
And she texted me last week, happy birthday,
and we're cool again.
It's not that easy for everyone else
to be friends with their ex. - Well, you know what would
actually make that easier?
Is if you actually try to get over Sarah
by actually talking to another girl.
And you know where there's going
to be tons of other girls?
- Metropolis party. - Metropolis party.
That's right.
Eternals, right?
Any idea what happened?
You know, when we got here, it was just, um...
just Dean's body...
dead on the hood of his car.
You know, he had, um, shotgun wounds to the stomach area.
But, uh, we haven't been able to find any pellets.
I dunno, it's... seems like they disappeared or something.
I did not think that I'd be reporting on a murder today.
You know, I remember when Dean first got elected.
Yeah, he came into my third-grade class
to teach us about civic duty.
I literally thought his first name was Mayor.
You were, uh, you were in the third grade then, huh?
I...guess we just skipped right past the, uh,
whole getting to know each other formalities, huh?
Hi, Mrs. Mayor.
Hey.
Thank you for your time,
Chief Cushing. - Yeah, sure.
How are you holding up?
It's been a lot.
But I'm fine.
If you need to talk, I-I'm here.
I appreciate it, Kyle.
Right now, I just need to get Sarah.
This is going to be such a big shock for her.
Her and George Jr. used to be so close.
Nat, this party's insane!
Yeah, I'm not sure about the vibe, though.
Come on, let's find Travis!
- 12 o'clock! - Where?
No, Sarah!
Who cares about the finish?
It's just that the windows aren't tinted.
The rims are standard-- - But it's a new car.
I got a watch for my 16th birthday.
Yeah, okay, that's gonna be a hard pass.
I mean, it doesn't sound great,
but maybe it was just something out of context?
Oh. Context of that one's
pretty clear. - Yeah.
Uh, well, maybe there's other cute guys.
Yo, I think I swallowed a bug.
I told you to close your mouth.
John? You made it!
Hey, Eliza.
Hey.
And you brought your brother.
You wouldn't mind if we talk alone for a minute, do you?
Sure. Uh, listen.
I will be right in.
You just go talk to a girl.
Okay? Any girl.
You got this.
Sorry about Travis.
Maybe it's for the best.
He did look like a terrible kisser.
Look, I just feel kind of stupid.
We should go home. - No!
As your wing woman, that's like not an option.
Today's about fun!
Oh, my God, don't look now,
but that guy's totally staring at you.
He's kinda cute, right?
I mean, yeah, I guess,
knowing absolutely nothing about him.
On it.
- No, Sarah-- - Get off!
See my friend?
- Are you sure? - Yeah. Come on.
Uh, Matteo, this is Natalie.
Nat, this is Matteo.
Feel free to say hi to each other.
So, uh, ha... your friend tells me
that she's your wing woman.
Oh, my God.
No, it's cool, it's cool.
I was actually working up the nerve
to come over and talk to you.
She just sort of forced my hand a little.
Really?
Wing woman out.
So, uh, she's definitely, like... not afraid.
No, she's... she's kind of the best.
Hi, um, I'm Jordan.
Yes!
Oh!
Oh-oh, my God! I am so sorry!
This better come out, or I'm gonna beat your ass.
I-I'm really sorry.
Jordan?
I have nothing more to say.
We just wanna give you a chance to tell
your side of the story.
I told you.
I recalled Henry Miller's sentence,
because he had a terminal brain tumor.
Are you aware that Henry Miller not only survived
months after his release
but had also displayed superpowers?
What?
He was the one fightingSuperman
in Hob's Bay.
The damage he caused is in the tens of millions.
Your Honor, are you all right?
I've said all I can.
Did someone pressure you to release him?
I can handle this.
Who the hell are you?
This interview's over.
Oh, wait--okay. No need to get physical.
Get your hands off me.
I have a message for you.
What's on that phone? Who do you work for?
You need to leave.
Don't touch me.
Were you ever gonna tell me?
About what?
Harry's closed.
It's a smoothie place now.
Here, I got you a banana bedlam.
Great, thanks.
What did you think I was talking about?
Nothing. No, I'm just...
trying to figure out who sent that fixer.
Lois, I know something's bothering you,
and it's not just this case.
I know-I know you're in work mode, okay?
I get that.
But whenever, if ever,
you're ready to talk about it,
I'm here for you.
- I know you are. - I mean it.
We're a team.
Best one I know.
Clark, there he is! Follow him.
We have to find out who he works for.
What are you going to do?
I'm gonna wait for Judge Reagan.
She was about to tell us something.
Go!
I cannot believe I just told you that.
No, it's okay.
"Slaughter Cab" used to give me nightmares, too.
When I was 11.
Oh, you are brutal!
The car was terrifying, and you know it.
Have you seen "The Bus Stop"?
Have I seen "The Bus Stop"? Yes, I've seen "Bus Stop."
Did I like "Bus Stop"? - Also yes!
It completely reinvented the psychological horror genre.
I mean, the scene where Gina realizes
the bus stop is literally purgatory
is one of the most cinematic--
Too much?
No.
No, not at all.
It's just, um...
I really wish you never left Met High.
What?
When your friend saw me staring at you earlier,
it's because I recognized you.
- I was only there for a day. - I know.
I know, and I asked around about you.
But you never came back.
You just became this mystery girl
I never thought I'd see again.
Oh. Well, I...
I'm here now.
I don't have to be a mystery anymore.
What do you want to know?
What's this?
Like a belated birthday present?
Yes. And an apology
for ending our relationship the way I did.
It was no big deal.
No, it was a mistake.
One I've been thinking about a lot lately.
Wow, Eliza, this is... really nice.
I know. I'm glad you like it.
There's one more thing. Follow me.
Thanks.
I wasn't avoiding you.
I...I didn't even know you were here.
And I wanted to give you space.
Jordan, you don't--
you don't need to give me space. I--
Look, you're the first guy I've ever dated
that I've wanted to stay friends with.
This is completely new for me, too,
and I'm really sorry if I made you feel like
you have to walk on eggshells around me.
I mean, it's not your fault.
I'm kinda that way around everybody.
But not around your close friends, and that's...
that's what I want to be.
Best friend.
Same here.
Great.
Then it's settled.
All right, so...
what are we doing now?
Oh, uh...
Didn't you drive here?
Yeah, but I bet these Metropolis bros
won't mind us playing water cups
if we put a little money on the line.
- Yeah! - Yeah!
Yes!
Ohh!
- Yes! - Sarah's in Metropolis?
I'm sorry.
I thought she had your permission.
No! She fed me some lie about a movie marathon.
Okay. if it helps, I told Nat to be home by midnight.
No, it doesn't. I need her back now.
I'm sorry, um...
this is not your problem.
No, hey, wait, look. I, um...
I just finished cooking, okay?
If you're hungry...
I've, uh, bothered you enough.
No, no, actually, you'll be doing me a favor.
Nat caught me by surprise with this Metropolis trip,
and I'd already prepped the wild mushroom tortellini.
Up there!
She's gonna jump! - Judge Reagan.
Your Honor?
You shouldn't have followed me.
Why don't you step down, and we can go back inside.
I went to work this morning
like it was just another normal day.
Then you asked me about Henry Miller.
And I knew it was the day I was going to die.
The judge won't be a problem, sir.
And Lois Lane?
She's got nothing.
Sir.
I apologize. I--
We'll revisit this later, Mr. Orr.
Superman!
What do you want?
What are you doing in my neighborhood?
Why'd you have Henry Miller released from prison?
Is that an accusation?
Just a question.
Why does Superman care about someone like the Atom Man?
Well, because when I faced him a week ago,
he had superpowers--
something he didn't have before.
So you're threatened 'cause someone else has powers?
Still don't see what that's got to do with me.
You had Henry Miller released from prison.
Got proof?
My whole life, people have been accusing me
of things I haven't done.
Like being the head of Intergang?
It's a rumor that never dies,
no matter how many times I try to kill it.
Did you give Henry Miller powers?
You're the one who dragged him into my backyard,
destroying things I built for my community.
And now you stand here in my home,
accusing me of what?
Playing Dr. Frankenstein?
I still haven't heard you deny it.
Every few years, people like Lois Lane
come snooping around Hob's Bay, trying to make me the villain.
But that story?
Never sticks.
You know why?
Because here, in my part of Metropolis,
I'm the hero--not you.
I know you're not the bad guy here.
You don't understand.
Then talk to me.
Make me understand.
I thought if someone like me could become a judge,
then maybe this world could become a better place.
Maybe become more fair.
But then I found out how much the system's rigged.
That's why you need to fight back.
Whoever did this, don't let him win.
I can protect you. We can stop them.
Some people are just unstoppable.
No, please! Don't give up!
Please let me help you!
I can't believe this is vegan.
Mm-hmm. When you, um...
when you have a very principled 15-year-old,
you learn your substitutions.
Thanks.
I needed that.
I have been so overwhelmed with work lately,
I didn't even notice Sarah was lying to me.
And getting that call...
I was on the phone with him, John.
I heard it happen.
Uh,
that would rattle anyone.
He was so afraid.
He was saying something about...
the pride of Smallville.
I think he was telling me that that's how...
he wanted to be remembered.
The pride of Smallville?
Have you heard that anywhere before?
No.
Not that I can think of.
Hmm...
But I have read it.
The town seal in my office--
"the Pride of Smallville."
Let's go.
I really missed this.
Sitting here talking to you.
Yeah.
It's cool to be hanging out again.
Wait, I've-I've-I've got a girlfriend.
But you've been texting me this whole week.
And you drove all the way to Metropolis to see me.
Well, yeah, because I thought we were friends.
Seriously?
We've never been just friends.
I won't tell anyone, if that's what you're worried about.
I made a mistake.
I'm so sorry.
- Yeah! - Yay!
- Yes! - Uhh!
Ah... lost again.
Pay up.
God, Metropolis money just spends better.
You two aren't even drinking,
and now you wanna run your mouth?
I don't even know you. What are you doing here?
Just trying to have a good time.
Wait, are you wearing her flannel?
He's probably gonna borrow her panties next.
Say that again.
Hey, come on, Sarah.
Hey, you still owe me a drink from earlier.
Why don't you go fetch me a beer?
Yeah, you could be our beer bitch.
He's not getting you crap.
Hey, hey, what's going on?
Get moving, beer bitch.
Ooh!
You never had a boyfriend?
Okay, your standards must be like through the roof then.
I mean, maybe a little above average.
Come on!
I mean, you're smart, funny,
and, like, model-level gorgeous.
I mean, you must be turning guys down left and right.
Well, I...
I wouldn't turn down every guy who asked me out.
Really?
- Get moving, beer bitch. - Uh...
- Ooh! - Ooh!
Screw you, you privileged prick!
Uh, I have to go. Just don't move.
I said, get me a beer,
or you and your hillbilly girlfriend
can get the hell outta here.
Oh, you want a beer? You want a beer?
Mm-hmm.
- Oh! - Ooh!
Here's your beer, bitch.
- Get the hell outta my house! - And we'd better go!
Those jerkoffs deserve way more than beer in their face.
I got an idea. I got an idea.
The Pride of Smallville.
You think there's something behind there?
Yeah, let's, uh... let's see.
Any idea what could be on that?
Not a clue.
But we can look.
What's-what's going on?
It's what I heard
right before Dean was killed!
John!
Who the hell is that?
Aah!
Get down!
Ah...
You okay?
You know what they called this area when I was a kid?
The suicide slums.
'Cause people around here started to lose hope,
and they started taking their own lives.
I had a front-row seat.
I'd watch people like Lex Luthor
and Morgan Edge become billionaires
while my community was choked.
I learned at a very early age,
no one was gonna come here to save us.
So I became the person they looked to.
I transformed this community.
I gave my people hope.
I made real change.
I didn't just put out fires.
That's what you think I do?
The whole time you've been on this planet,
you haven't changed a damn thing.
I save people's lives.
Not here, you didn't.
No, please, don't give up!
I don't have any other choice!
There is always another choice.
Not this time.
It's too late to save me.
See?
Another fire.
We're not done.
Oh... we're done.
And never stepped foot in my house again,
acting like you're better than me.
We can get through this together, Judge Reagan.
I promise you we can get you some help.
There's no helping me now.
What's coming for me--
it's uncontrollable.
I know what that feels like.
Facing something uncontrollable.
Not knowing whether there's anything you can do
that will ultimately even make a difference.
I understand that fear.
How could you possibly understand that?
Because I'm facing something uncontrollable, too.
I just found out I have cancer...
And it's aggressive.
And all day, I've been trying to hang on to hope,
but it's really hard, because I'm really scared.
But what I know or what I believe
is that the only way to take back control
is to fight.
If I can do it, you can do it, too.
You're much stronger than you think you are.
Help her inside. I'll be right there.
I didn't have a lump.
I'm young. The swelling could've been
a dozen different things.
And since I couldn't give my full family history,
'cause of my mom,
Dr. Irons wanted to be sure, and she expedited the biopsy.
I have inflammatory breast cancer.
It's rare and aggressive, and it's hard to detect,
but they did, so there's that.
I should have told you sooner.
What? No.
You have nothing to apologize for.
I just wanted to process it on my own.
I didn't want to scare you.
And I didn't want you to look at me like I was sick.
Come here, come here.
You are the strongest person I know.
I promise you, I will never look at you any other way.
I'm not ready for everything to change.
Come here.
We are gonna get through this together.
You're not gonna go to any more doctor's visits alone.
You're gonna beat this thing.
There's not a doubt in my mind.
Now that the adrenaline's worn off,
I should probably apologize for ruining everyone's day.
Apologize?
Dude, that was the coolest thing I've ever seen.
Good.
Nat, did you at least get Matteo's number?
There'll be other guys.
Aw.
And?
You froze his car?
- That's awesome! - Oh my God!
Sarah, what's wrong?
How long has he been like this?
24 hours.
It's only getting worse.
Enough!
I told you it wasn't going to work.
I'm not done. That was only one trial.
Something happened in Smallville.
- Idiot mayor. - Not him. He's dead.
But John Henry Irons isn't.
You killed him.
I know.
Mom, are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Sir Irons is putting in a new security system for us.
Look, I'm really sorry.
No, we will talk about that later.
You're hurt.
No, I'm-- I'll be all right.
I'll come back later and get everything else set up,
but you should be good for the night.
My sensors detect anything, I'll be here in seconds.
Great.
Come on. We should get home.
Oh, I can-- I can show 'em out.
John?
Thank you.
- Are they still awake? - Yeah they're in the kitchen.
Hey,
just tell them you got turned around again.
Bro, pretty sure that excuse only works once.
What's going on?
Boys, you need to sit down.
Guys, your mom has something she wants to tell you,
but before she does, I just want you both to know
that we are going to get through this as a family.
I was just diagnosed
with stage-three inflammatory breast cancer.
Brett, move your head.