Part 22 (2/2)

I'm watching you, Luthor.

SUPERMAN flies straight up. LUTHOR looks out the window and he's gone.

When he's gone, LUTHOR reaches inside his jacket and beneath his s.h.i.+rt and retrieves a small pager size box. On the front is a pulsing light. He presses the intercom.

LUTHOR.

Miss Teshmacher.

SECRETARY (VO).

Yes, sir?

LUTHOR.

Tell the boys in R and D it works. They'll see my appreciation for the efforts in next week's check.

SECRETARY (VO).

Right away, Mister Luthor.

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EXT. LOIS' APARTMENT - NIGHT.

SUPERMAN flies by her apartment window. Inside, she's on the telephone with her sister LUCY. Her arm is in a sling.

He notices an envelope pinned under the window with his name on it. He opens it and it reads: THANK YOU FOR SAVING ME... AGAIN.

He smiles, folds the letter neatly and takes off. LOIS sees something in the corner of her eye and runs to the window. Like a schoolgirl with a crush, she smiles.

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INT. UNKNOWN COMPUTER CENTER.

The redheaded WOMAN seen very briefly earlier is behind her computer data center. On the monitors are images of METALLO/JOHN CORBEN with reports and articles with CIA/INTERPOL markings.

The REDHEAD's face is barely seen although we can tell she's wearing gla.s.ses and seated in a wheelchair. She types and presses ENTER. Her mail has been sent.

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EXT. KANSAS COUNTRYSIDE - DUSK.

CAMERA pa.s.ses slowly overhead of the beautiful farmland with newscaster ANGELA CHEN's following voice-over. ANGELA (VO) This morning, sources at Interpol and the Central Intelligence Agency have confirmed internet speculation that Metallo's true ident.i.ty is that of John Corben, a known mercenary and thief wanted worldwide for crimes neither agency would elaborate on. How the human Corben became the superhuman Metallo, is still a mystery. Mayor Berkowitz has this to say: BERKOWITZ (VO).

It has been a difficult few days for us all. The loss of life cannot be replaced. We have suffered many tragedies and avoided more but today we are safe. Wherever you are, thank you Superman.

ANGELA (VO).

This is Angela Chen. Goodnight.

EXT. SMALLVILLE, KENT FARM - SUNSET.

JONATHAN and MARTHA KENT are standing in a field overlooking their farm. In the distance is an incredibly vibrant sunset. In the background is their house.

JONATHAN's arm is around MARTHA. CLARK walks up from behind them. Silent, he enjoys the view. CLARK (Beat) You never get tired of this do you?

They aren't startled. They were expecting him.

JONATHAN.

Never.

MARTHA.

I'm glad your home, Clark.

CLARK.

Of course, Ma. It's Sunday.

CLARK puts his arm around them.

CAMERA PANS OUT ENDING ON THEIR SILHOUETTES AND THE SUNSET AND THEN A SLOW FADE.

TO BLACK.

CREDITS ROLL.

CREDITS END.

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AFTER CREDIT SEQUENCE.

INT. LEXCORP RESEARCH LAB.

Several SCIENTISTS are working on various projects. LUTHOR enters and approaches the lead scientist, DR WENG. LUTHOR My time is valuable, Doctor Weng.

WENG.

Then I will not abuse it. I thought you'd be interested in our progress.

LUTHOR.

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