Smallville (2001–2011): Season 6, Episode 16 - Promise - full transcript

♪ Smallville: "Promise" ♪
Season 6 Episode 16

And do you, Lana Lang...

take Alexander Luthor
to be your husband...

in the holy state of matrimony?

Do you promise to love him,
comfort him, honor, keep him...

in sickness and in health,
for richer, for poorer...

and forsaking all others,
as long as you both shall live?

I do.

Lex.
Oh, my God, Lex.

Lex.

I saved you.



I loved him.

You don't mean that.

Lana?

No!

Shouldn't you be at the Luthor
mansion arranging flowers?

Well, that's just it.

I am at the Luthor mansion.
I just kind of need your help.

Where are you?

Downstairs in the wine cellar.

Chloe?

Clark?

Chloe?

Hurry, it's freezing in here.

The handle broke, Chloe.



Hold on.

Thank you so much.

Next time you have a craving
for a bottle of wine...

at 11 in the morning, go for a red.

I am so sorry.

Lana hid Lex's wedding present
down here and she asked me...

to go get it
and then the door shut.

I better go.

That's it?

You filled your damsel-in-distress
quota for the day...

and you're just gonna walk away?

What am I supposed to do?

I guess I always just thought...

that you would sweep in
and save the day.

But you're not gonna do that,
are you?

If Lana didn't wanna marry Lex,
she wouldn't.

Lana's not my hero, Clark. You are.

And this whole idea that you're still
hiding who you really are...

that you're giving up the one
person that you totally love...

- I'm protecting her.
- Good job.

She's marrying a monster,
trapping herself into a loveless life.

- You think this is easy for me?
- I think it's easier than getting hurt.

You don't hesitate to run
into a burning building...

or jump in front of a bullet...

because nothing can penetrate
that iron flesh of yours.

But the one time saving Lana means
putting your heart on the line...

the Man of Steel
is nowhere to be found.

Letting Lana go was the hardest
thing I've ever had to do, Chloe.

If you don't know that,
then you don't know me...

as well as I thought you did.

How did you know Dad was the one?

How'd you know
he felt the same way?

I think when you're young,
like you are...

like we were...

nothing is that simple.

I know this is a really
hard day for you, Clark.

You know, I can't help but wonder...

if all those things I told myself...

that knowing the truth about me
would be...

too much for Lana to handle...

if she knew my secret,
she'd be in danger...

What if I just made up all those
excuses because I was scared?

Then you'd be just like the rest of us.

What do you mean?

Your father and I
almost didn't get married.

I broke it off after a year.

We had a horrible argument...

and I thought
I'd never see him again.

Yeah, we came
from such different worlds.

Our families, the paths we were on,
everything was stacked against us.

Then why'd you get back together?

Because I...

I couldn't stop thinking about him.

What if I take that risk?

And Lana really is happy with Lex?

All I can tell you, Clark, is that
if I hadn't taken that chance...

I would have lost everything
that's ever meant something to me.

Clark?

I can't let you go through with this.

Not unless you know everything.

Clark, it's okay,
you don't have to explain.

- I owe it to you.
- No, you don't owe me anything.

I'm the one who's been in denial.

I thought the love that I have
for Lex would be enough.

I can't keep turning my back
on the truth.

What are you saying?

I'm not going to marry Lex.

I don't have time to explain
right now.

I'll meet you at the barn at 5.

You have to go.
I'll be there. I promise.

Go.

How'd you sleep?

Like a baby.

Me too.

I don't know if I can wait.
How about we just run off and elope?

That would be a big waste
of 400 game hens.

It's a big day.
It's okay to be nervous.

I know. I just have a few loose ends
I need to tie up.

In fact, I have to go and meet Chloe,
so I should get ready.

I'll see you at the church.

Busy day at the office?

I just had some papers to sign
before the wedding.

Could it be you're avoiding
the fact...

you've got no one to be with
today and nothing to do?

Fine, Dad, you pegged me.

I'm a little nervous.

You remember when you were
just a little boy?

I'd bring you up here to the office?

I used to pretend
it was all mine to control.

Like I could...

just reach down and move
all the cars as if they were toys.

Pull all the strings
and make people do what I wanted.

But I guess it's all
out of your control, isn't it?

I should hope I taught you better
than that.

You know, Dad, ever since I've been
with Lana, I wake up wondering:

"Is today gonna be the day
when she sees who I really am?"

What if she doesn't show?

I honestly don't know
what my life is without her.

What would you be willing to do...

to make sure that Lana is standing
next to you...

at the altar this afternoon?

Anything.

Then she will be.

I promise you.

It's my wedding day.
Whatever it is, it can wait.

Is something wrong?

I'll meet you there.

Dr. Langston?

Is this about Lana?

Is she okay?

That's a bit ambiguous,
after what you've done to her.

In a few minutes,
I'm gonna be exchanging rings...

directly above
where you're standing.

What was so urgent
it couldn't wait?

Trust me, Lex.
I wouldn't want anything...

to come between you
and your beautiful bride.

For instance, the truth...

about her condition.

For your sake...

I hope I'm not understanding you.

Consider it hazard pay
for the dangerous...

not to mention unethical position
you've put me in for months.

And today's the day
you hold the most leverage.

Wire $2 million to this account...

or Miss Lang will know everything.

I don't give in to blackmail.

Oh, I think you will.

No man sinks as low as you have
if he isn't driven by desperation.

Knowing what you've kept from her...

I wouldn't recommend
putting her love to the test.

I won't let you
take her away from me.

I'll be right there.

Is it time?

It was...

10 minutes ago.

Lana's not here.

And no one knows where she is.

Lana.

How'd you sleep?

Like a baby.

Me too.

I don't know if I can wait.
How about we just run off and elope?

That would be a pretty big waste
of 400 game hens.

I know it's a big day.
It's okay to be nervous.

I know. I just have a few loose ends
that I need to tie up.

In fact, I have to go meet Chloe,
so I should get ready.

See you at the church.

Aunt Nell.

I can't tell you how long I've been
looking forward to this day.

I'm so proud of you.

I wouldn't have missed this day
for anything.

I know that look.

Lana.

This may be
the most important day of your life.

What's wrong?

It's just...

If there were something
that you had to put past you...

to get on with your life...

and you tried every way that was
fair and honest to do that...

and nothing worked...

is it really wrong
to bend the rules just once?

Well, what would put
those doubts to rest?

The truth.

But if you are gonna promise
your heart to Lex...

you cannot go to that altar
with anything unresolved.

When it comes to protecting
ourselves...

we do what we have to do, Lana.

Okay, so you have
your final dress fitting at 3.

The limo's picking you up
at 3:30...

and you have wedding photos
outside the church...

and naked male
Jell-o Wrestling at 5.

Lana.

Look at me.

You didn't sleep at all last night,
did you?

There's been a lot of pressure.

Since this is your big day, I'll pretend
that I don't see right through that.

I think that's a great idea.

Okay, what else can I do?

Well, if you don't mind,
I hid Lex's wedding gift...

in the wine cellar
so he wouldn't find it.

I guess "personal gofer" falls under
the umbrella of maid of honor.

Oh, what does it look like?

It is behind the Bollinger
in the cooler.

It's a little blue box
with a white bow.

- Okay.
- Thank you.

Yep.

Holy Dom Perignon.

Perfect.

Okay.

Come on, Lana, pick up.

Pick up. Pick up. Pick up.

Shoot.

Shouldn't you be at the Luthor
mansion arranging flowers?

That's just it. I am at the mansion,
but I kind of need your help.

Where are you?

Downstairs in the wine cellar.

Chloe?

- Clark?
- Chloe?

Hurry, I'm freezing in here.

The handle broke, Chloe.

Hold on.

Thank you so much.

Next time you have a craving
for a bottle of wine...

at 11 in the morning, go for a red.

Yeah, I'm so, so sorry.

I know you'd rather be tied
to a boulder of kryptonite...

than come here for ground zero
of the Luthor-Lang wedding.

I didn't have a choice.
It wasn't my fault.

Lana hid Lex's wedding present here
and she asked me to get it.

And then the door shut.

I better go.

Wait, that's it?

You filled your damsel-in-distress
quota for the day...

and you're just gonna walk away?

Chloe, what am I supposed to do?

I guess I just always figured...

you'd sweep in at the last
minute and save the day.

But you're not gonna do that,
are you?

If Lana didn't wanna marry Lex,
she wouldn't.

Yeah, but Lana's not my hero, Clark.
You are.

And this whole idea that you haven't
told her who you really are...

that you're giving up the person
that you totally love because...

- I'm protecting her.
- Good job.

She's marrying a monster and she's
gonna be trapped in a loveless life.

You think this is easy for me?

It's easier than getting hurt.

You don't hesitate to run
into a burning building...

or jump in front of a bullet...

because nothing can penetrate
that iron flesh of yours.

But the one time saving Lana means
putting your heart on the line...

the Man of Steel
is nowhere to be found.

Giving up Lana is the hardest thing
I've ever had to do.

If you don't know that...

you don't know me very well.

Clark.

I cannot let you go through with this.

Not until you know everything.

Clark, it's okay.

You don't have to explain.

- I owe it to you.
- No, you don't owe me anything.

I'm the one who's been in denial...

and I thought that the love that
I have for Lex would be enough.

But I can't keep turning my back
on the truth.

What are you saying?

I'm not marrying Lex.

I don't have time
to explain right now.

I'll meet you at the barn at 5:00.

You have to go.
I'll be there. I promise.

Go.

Miss Lang?

Shouldn't you be leaving
for the church?

What's this?

This will destroy Lex.

Mr. Luthor, I'm sorry,
but this is none of your business.

I'm making it my business.
I can't let you call off the wedding.

Things have changed...

and it wouldn't be fair to Lex
to pretend like they haven't.

You know Clark's secret, don't you?

I've been watching you
since you started seeing my son.

And you've been getting closer
and closer...

to finding out the shocking truth
about Clark Kent.

What a surprise
it must've been to realize...

Clark has kept up
the deception for so long...

right under your nose.

He was trying to protect me.

And he's not gonna let you
threaten me now.

You think Clark's invincible.

Not so. Like every hero,
he has an Achilles' heel, a weakness.

I know what it is.

And I know that it could kill him.

No.

You could never hurt him.

Would you bet Clark's life on that?

I give you my word, Miss Lang.

If you don't honor the promise
that you've made to my son...

or I find out you've told anyone
about this conversation...

I will kill Clark Kent.

She didn't tell you anything?

She just vanished,
she won't answer her cell.

I'm sorry, I don't know what to say.

But I'm sure there's an explanation
for all this.

Father, did Lana say anything to you?

Anything that might have indicated...

Be patient, Lex.

Give her a little more time.

Wedding-day jitters
are to be expected.

She's not coming.

I've loved you since the first moment
I saw you.

Will you marry me?

It's too corny, huh?

Do you, Alexander Luthor,
take Lana Lang...

to be your wife
in the holy state of matrimony?

Do you promise to love her,
comfort her, honor and keep her...

in sickness and in health...

for richer, for poorer...

and forsaking all others,
as long as you both shall live?

I do.

And do you, Lana Lang...

take Alexander Luthor
to be your husband...

in the holy state of matrimony?

Do you promise to love him...

comfort him, honor
and keep him...

in sickness and in health...

for richer, for poorer...

and forsaking all others
as long as you both shall live?

I do.

I love you.

May I present to you...

Mr. And Mrs. Alexander Luthor.

I never thought it was possible
to be this happy.

How did I ever turn out
to be the man...

who gets to spend
the rest of his life with you?

Okay.

I'll just get my things...

Mrs. Luthor.

I'll be right there.

I waited for you.

Clark.

What happened?

I'm really sorry.

I didn't mean to hurt you.

But I wanna be with Lex.

That's not true.

He got to you, didn't he?

Please just believe me and let it go.

Let it go?

Let it go? Lana, I love you.

- I love you.
- Clark, don't.

Tell me what he did.

What did Lex do?
You don't have to stay with him.

He didn't do anything.
I've made my decision.

I just wanna be with him.

Why do you keep saying that?

Lana, we should be together.

I want this more than
I've ever wanted anything.

And I know that you do too.

I've had a change of heart.

You don't mean that.

Is this because of my secret?

Lana, I'll tell you.

I'm not like everyone else. I'm...

- No, Clark, you have to go.
- No.

No.

Not until you look me in the eye
and you tell me...

that you'd rather spend the rest
of your life with Lex Luthor...

instead of me.

I'm sorry, Clark.

I love Lex.

Congratulations, son.

Thanks, Dad.

And why do I get the feeling
that's not all you came to say?

Good to see the euphoria
of your wedding day...

hasn't tempered your cynicism.

I guess old habits die hard.

And apparently some are next
to impossible to kill, aren't they?

Do you sit up at night
practicing this stuff?

How could you be so stupid?

A grown man on his wedding day...

and you need me to come
to the rescue again.

You are pathetic.

I don't know what
you're talking about.

Don't play the fool with me, Lex.

There's a crypt down below that
has gotten a little over-crowded.

- It was an accident.
- Of course it was.

You don't have the guts
to plan a successful murder.

And if anyone should discover
that the fresh corpse downstairs...

happens to be
your bride's physician...

they just might stumble
onto the truth...

about Lana's pregnancy.

She's made a desperate man of you,
Lex.

Okay.

You win.

Whatever you want, it's yours.

- Control of LuthorCorp, 33.1?
- You don't have to worry, Lex.

You'll know
when it's time for me to collect.

Thanks, Dad.

Sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.

Mrs. Luthor.

Welcome to the family.