Episode 3.10 – Whisper

Written By: Ken Horton
Directed by: Thomas J. Wright
Original Air Date: January 21, 2004

Attempting to stop a robbery, Clark (Tom Welling) is temporarily blinded when he shoots off a burst of heat vision that is reflected back into his eyes by a piece of kryptonite. He soon realizes that his body has developed super-hearing to compensate for his lack of sight. However, as it was in the beginning with his other gifts, Clark doesn’t quite have his new power under control.

“Cold and Empty” by Kid Rock — Played at the end as Lana leaves Clark’s loft after telling him she’s met someone. Clark’s newfound ability of super hearing reveals Lana is crying as she drives away, even though she tried not to in front of him.

Lana: One thing I learned from my accident is that you
can’t go through something like this alone.

Pete: [to Clark] Whoever said absence makes the heart grow fonder
obviously hasn’t met the two of you.

Lex: Clark, I don’t know what to say.

Clark: How about hello? Come on, behind the Ray Bans, I’m still the same old Clark.

Clark: Look, I heard that that job offer’s a sham. Your dad doesn’t
really think you’re better.

Lex: So he thinks I’m just going to, uh, sit in my office and twiddle my thumbs?

Clark: No, his exact words were “sharpening pencils”.

Lex: Clark, where did you hear this?

Clark: Look, it doesn’t matter where I heard it, Lex. The important thing is you need to be careful.

Chloe: [to Clark] I was– He just, he caught me at an especially bad
time. And I caved. I’ve been trying to get out of it ever since, but when people like Lionel Luthor have you, they don’t want to let go. [Her eyes start to
water.] You know, I thought that you out of all people would understand making a stupid decision in a moment of weakness. But I guess I was wrong.

Lex: If you thought you could throw me behind a desk and forget about me, you’re making a grave mistake. Unless, of course, my source is wrong.

Lionel: It’s true, Lex. I have been disappointed with your performance in the past, but that’s nothing I haven’t said to you.

Lex: And, evidently, to anyone who will listen. So I have to keep proving mself. Is that it?

Lionel: [chuckles] Well, unfortunately, we have to prove ourselves every day. I’ve come to accept that, and in time, so will you. I hope. Lex, listen to me. If someone is trying to drive a wedge between us, someone we both know, then that’s treachery, son. Who is this source of yours?

Lex: Who were you talking to when you decided to trash me behind my back?

Clark: No. It’s not okay. All I’ve managed to do lately is push people
away, and the truth is, Lana, I miss having you in my life. But I understand why you don’t want me around.

Lana: I-I was hurt and scared, Clark. I overreacted.

Clark: The way I’ve been treating you, I’m surprised you didn’t bolt
sooner.

Lana: I know you’ve had your reasons for pulling away.

Clark: Maybe those reasons are gone.

Lionel: [quietly] You threatening me?… I’d be careful, Miss Sullivan.
Very careful.

Chloe: I’ll be whatever I want. Apparently, I don’t work for you anymore.

Clark: [stepping closer] No, this isn’t right.

Lex: It’s not about being right. It’s about positioning. My father won a battle today.

Clark: And Chloe’s father is a casualty.

Lex: True. But the war’s just starting, and I have the greatest
advantage. He thinks I’m weak.

[Clark looks away, at a loss for words.]

Lex: Frankly, Clark, I thought you’d be relieved.

Clark: Why would you think that?

Lex: [coldly] Because at least this way, I was able to keep you out of it.

Clark: Hey, Lana?… Thanks for being honest.

Lana: [nods] Well, it’s the only way our relationship can last, right?

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Quote of the Week:

Martha: [to Jonathan] You both think you’re supermen who can do
everything alone, but you can’t anymore! You need to start relying on people,
and so does he.