Chloe Sullivan and Martha Kent in “Unfinished Business”

Chloe Sullivan

You know, who would have thought there would have been a day when heroes need this much protection?

Martha Kent

It's nothing new. A long time ago, Jonathan and I realized Clark wasn't just our blessing. Someday we'd have to share him with the world. Protecting him suddenly became a much bigger responsibility.

Chloe Sullivan

That explains why the Red Queen eventually entered the game.

Martha Kent

I've been watching you, too. I know you took over where Waller left off, but why did you leave Clark's side in the first place?

Chloe Sullivan

Same reason you did. It turns out there's a very fine line between being protective and being overprotective.

Martha Kent

We both needed to leave for Clark to stand up on his own. But maybe we stepped away too far.

Chloe Sullivan

Mrs. Kent, I never stopped watching his back.

Martha Kent

Clark needs you as much as the world needs him. You're part of this family, Chloe.

Chloe Sullivan

You know, growing up, I never really had much of a mother figure to look up to -- until I met you. You really taught me what it meant to take care of the people that I love.

Martha Kent

And as Clark's oldest friend, I can't think of anyone better to watch over him.