Smallville · Season 1
I applaud your efforts, but you can't hide Alexander from me forever.
I'm saving him from an encore performance of "Daddy Dearest".
Give me my son.
I'm surprised that you are so hell-bent on this family reunion, given the fact that on this world it was Lex that sent Lionel plummeting to his death.
That's proof that the Lex you knew was a true Luthor.
Conner has... he's only half Lex, it turns out.
What? Okay, if you say the other half is Tess, I'm going to officially write that family off for good.
Lois, the other half is me.
Are you trying to tell me that Conner is the genetic love child of Clark Kent and Lex Luthor?
You don't have to say it like that.
Everything we do with our abilities is our responsibility. That's why we have to learn to control them before they control us. That's why we practice.
I lifted the tractor without any practice.
When you put it down, you broke the beam behind the stall.
(incapacitates Clark with kryptonite) No. You'll never take my son.
What are you doing?!
Eliminating the one person who stands in the way of your destiny.
Let him go!
Let's go, son. Remember who you are. You are meant to become a god. Together, we can make sure you do.
I know who I am. (destroys the kryptonite with his heat vision to save Clark)
I'm not like you, Clark. I mean, maybe on the outside with what I can do, but what that ring brought out in me -- that was all Lex.
There's a shadow inside all of us. But that doesn't mean you need to embrace it. You decide who you really are. And I know you'll make the right choice and become the hero you're destined to be.
That means a lot coming from you. Well, if you feel that way, maybe, uh, I should start dressing for the part. (opens his jacket, revealing a black t-shirt with House of El family crest) I know I have a lot to learn. But when you feel I'm ready to join the team, I'd like to.
You want to help me out here?
You're kinda cute when you squirm.
Okay, bonus.
Listen, Tess, I know better than anyone what it's like to walk around with a--a mark on you. It's lonely.
Being the world's greatest hero is just a little bit different than being Satan's child.
Angel or devil is in the eye of he who beholds it.
"He who beholds it"? What have you been watching a little too much BBC lately?
Look, this may be hard for you to understand considering everything that's happened to you in this world. You taught me so much. You taught me to be fair and honest. You taught me the only person in control of your destiny...
Is you.
You were the man that I tried to live up to. You didn't have powers, and you didn't have a destiny to save the world, but you were my hero. And I lost you.
You don't even know me. I'm just an obsessed man hanging onto a place as if memories could make up a lifetime.
This place isn't your home. Martha is. It's not the place, it's the people in it. And Martha's still here. You still have a chance. It's better to risk everything than hold onto nothing.
Who told you that?
You did.
You made yourself the most hated man in your world. But there's still a chance of redemption for you.
Redemption? Looks like the two of us have different preoccupations.
I'm sorry that you weren't found by Jonathan and Martha Kent. The thing is, you could have killed Tess in an instant. But something was holding you back. You can go to your world and show people what you can give them, change their minds.
Why would you ever believe in me?
Because I know you. And Lionel's not there anymore. You don't need to be defined by your past, you can choose a different future. So trust me.
Who are you?
I'm sure you're all wondering who I am. Well, how about the 411? I'm pure gold, ladies and gentlemen. I am Booster Gold, the greatest hero you've never heard of...till now!
(to Booster Gold) The suit doesn't make the hero. A hero's made in the moment by the choices that he makes and the reasons that he makes them. A hero brings out the best in people. I don't doubt behind that star, there is a hero...but I haven't seen him. Not yet.
May I offer a piece of advice from your former career, sir?
Football?
Go big or go home.
Well, you know what? I've got some advice for you too.
What's that?
"The Blur". No. No, no, no. It sounds like a roller coaster or something. You need something strong. You need something simple. Something that actually starts with that "S" you wear. Something...super. You got to brand it, baby. You know?
I'll start brainstorming.
This boy is absolutely unique. He managed to shut down the scarab.
I'm guessing not everyone has what it takes to do that. So, Mr. Kord, does this mean that you'll be able to remove it from him?
I-- No. I mean, will that take away the powers it gives me?
Yes, but--
I want to learn how to use them. I want to be a hero like Booster Gold.
I don't know, kid. You know... what do you say we give Miss Lane here an exclusive on the real hero of the day?
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