03x21 - Jackson and Hyde

[bunniefuu]

Rocketed

from a distant planet,

to a bold new destiny

on Earth,

found by a Kansas family

and raised as Clark Kent,

he learned he possessed

the strength of steel,

the speed of light

and the desire

to help all mankind.

He is Superboy!

[music playing]

I've seen a thousand

of these, Miss Payton.

What is so special

about this one?

I just wanna know what's

in it, that's all.

I can tell you that right now.

It's called snake oil.

They used to sell this stuff

at traveling medicine shows.

It's probably just colored

water mixed with alcohol.

No, this is more than that.

I found these in the attic

with the bottles.

They're incredible

testimonials.

The elixir's supposed to give

enormous strength to anyone

who drinks it.

And this, it's my

great-grandfather's diary.

I think you should look at it.

We have a number of agents

who would be delighted to do

just that.

I am on my way out.

I've already spoken to an agent.

He said you're the only one

who could authorize lab work.

Can I ask you why

this is so urgent?

You told me this bottle has been

in your great-grandfather's

attic for a hundred years.

Surely another day

or two won't matter.

Or will it?

No, I guess it won't.

Good.

But you are going to have

it tested, aren't you?

I'll drop it off at the lab

on my way home.

Read and report.

Good night, everyone.

Where's he off to

in such a hurry?

He's a civil servant

and it's 5:00.

You'll figure it out.

[jazz music playing]

Nice car.

You like it?

Practically restored it by hand.

Spent more than I should,

but it's worth it.

Yeah, my grandfather

had one just like it.

[tires screech]

Please get me out.

I'm trying.

I'm gonna go get some help.

Wait, wait!

[Jackson growls]

You got out of there.

Why didn't you help me?

- I tried.

- Like hell you did.

Hi, boys.

Gino, good morning.

Good morning.

No, no,

keep the change, Eddie.

Morning.

[laughs]

Good morning.

Kent, Miss Lang.

My, what a lovely outfit.

Thank you.

Well, that was weird.

Why, is there something

wrong with my outfit?

Dennis, are you OK?

Fine, never been better.

Are you sure?

I just got this call

- Look, there's a mouse.

- [woman screams]

What's going on?

It's another mouse.

Ever since the renovation

started, the place has been

overrun by 'em.

Think maybe it's time

to call an exterminator?

No. What, k*ll the cute

little devils? No.

No, no, take 'em out back

to that field.

Let him be with his family.

[laughs]

Now that's weird.

Dennis, the police called.

Said you were

in an accident

last night.

I know. I spoke

to them this morning.

It was no big deal.

No big deal?

There was a fight

at the scene

and then you disappeared.

Must have been a little dazed.

I'm fine now.

And your car?

It was totaled.

It was falling apart anyway.

You loved that car.

It's just a hunk

of metal.

The important thing is

no one was k*lled right?

Well, sure,

but you seem to

be taking it well.

Why not?

Life is too short.

Whatever you say.

Wait a second.

- Where you headed?

- The usual.

Some woman saw a UFO and wants

to tell us all about it.

You never know.

You never know.

The universe is filled

with the mystery

and the wonder

of marvelous things.

Are you sure

you're OK?

Of course.

You know, I have been

thinking about this.

I haven't been out

in the field for months.

I'm going out with you.

[woman] I'm a singer

at the Melody Maker

down on Beakman.

I sing country music.

Mm-hmm. Now what

exactly did you see?

Well, I saw three round lights

and they passed right overhead.

And I was on my way

to the car and it was

about 2:00 in the morning.

Three round lights?

That's it?

Well, they sort of hovered there

and then they just took off.

Right.

So have you been

doing this long?

Actually, I'm the bureau chief.

I don't usually go out

into the field.

The take charge kind.

I don't know about that.

No, I sensed that

about you.

It's very becoming.

Oh, well, thank you.

Where are my manners?

I should get us some

refreshments.

You want me to leave?

What do you mean?

Come on, Dennis,

it's obvious.

She's interested in you.

What?

Nothing wrong with that.

I could leave

and you two could get to know

each other a little better.

What are you talking about?

This is an official bureau

investigation.

It's OK.

Stay and ask her out.

Or at least wait

until she asks you.

Think she'd do that?

Where you going?

She's gonna

Where's your friend?

He asked me to apologize.

He had to get back

to the office.

This account says that minutes

after taking his own medicine,

Professor Payton could lift

a wagon over his head.

Sound like anyone we know?

Hulk Hogan?

I was thinking more

along the lines of Superboy.

What if there's

some connection?

I don't know about that.

But if this diary's

any indication,

Payton was a sick man.

Why's that?

Because it sounds like

two different people

we're writing it.

even though

the handwriting's the same.

One's really angry

and the other's

kind of gentle.

You're too uptight, Dennis.

Go down to that club and have

a drink with Elissa.

Now what do you got to lose?

Only the chance

to humiliate myself again.

Just be a little more

aggressive. Women like that.

[knocks]

What are you doing here?

The lab's findings

were inconclusive.

They need another sample.

You do have another bottle.

Of course. Come in.

I'll be anxious

to hear the results.

It will be soon,

won't it?

Well, if I can get

it there this time.

We should hear shortly.

I thought you said

their findings were

inconclusive.

Yes, of course.

That's what I meant.

It's been a long day.

Sure. No. I understand.

Thanks for this.

When I hear,

I'll call you.

[audience cheering]

Dennis, what are you doing here?

I'm here because

you want me here.

You made that very clear

this morning.

Hey, are you drunk

or something?

What's wrong? You were

interested this morning.

Well, the guy I was interested

in was a gentleman.

Yeah, well, I'm sick to death

of being a gentleman.

[Jackson]

You can't hide from me!

Come on, Elissa.

Just let me see you.

I won't hurt you.

I just wanna be with you.

I know you're out here.

Come on out, Elissa.

Daddy's home!

[screams]

Good morning, all.

How'd the Knicks do last night?

Could I borrow this

for a second?

- I'll bring it right back.

- Sure

Matt, my boy.

Beautiful day, isn't it?

Hard to work

on a day like this.

Did you go see Elissa

last night?

Yes.

Well, actually, I got

to the club's front door,

and then I guess I

kind of chickened out.

The rest of the night

was just kind of lost.

Kind of lost?

Well, I had a couple

of drinks and went home.

Why do you ask?

Have you seen this?

If you wanna talk later.

He hasn't come out

of there all day long.

He's about to.

Oh, yeah?

5:00.

You guys still working?

Why don't you take off?

We're about to. Matt's

taking us out for dinner.

Good.

Well, bon appetit.

Mr. Jackson, phone call.

Get a message, Doug. I'll take

care of it in the morning.

It's a Gail Payton.

I'll take it in my office.

This is Dennis Jackson.

[Miss Payton]

I saw you last night

with that woman

who was k*lled.

That does it.

Enough is enough.

One word-- mouse traps.

Mr. Jackson won't be

too happy about that.

These days he's happy

about everything,

if you haven't noticed.

- Dennis, are you all right?

- Fine.

Dinner's gonna have to wait.

I'm sorry.

Miss Payton.

Miss Payton.

Gail.

Gail, are you here?

[grunts]

[coughs]

[panting]

I've been waiting for you.

[laughs]

[footsteps]

Dennis.

What's happened to you?

I found a way to get everything

I ever wanted out of life

never worrying about

what people think of me.

I'm free.

We need to get you to a doctor.

I've got other plans.

Dennis, please, don't do this.

You're taking it, too.

How could I resist?

With all it offers.

Strength, power,

freedom from inhibitions.

Why did you bring it to me?

That wasn't me. The person who

brought it to you was scared.

She wanted to get away

from it.

But that person is gone.

I k*lled her.

Like the others.

The others?

The woman at

the convention center.

That singer you wanted.

You did that! Why?

Because I wanted to.

Can you think of a better

reason to do anything?

[laughs]

That's the ultimate power.

Life and death.

Do it. He's the only

one who knows about us.

Go on.

k*ll him.

What's wrong?

Maybe you need

some more of the elixir.

No. I've had enough.

Enough to know

that I was wrong.

I wanted what the elixir

gave to me.

I wanted it badly,

but not badly enough

to let myself become

what you've become.

It looks as if I was wrong

about you.

Some people can't

ever stop being weak.

So do you think Jackson's

gonna be all right?

I'm sure he'll be back

to normal in no time.

And I think it's best

that we keep what happened

among ourselves.

For crying out loud,

will somebody get

an exterminator?

Yep, no time at all.

[laughing]

[music playing]