Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Page #24

Luthor stares at the screen in disbelief.

SECOND REPORTER:

What about the safety of the

colonists Can you assure the

public that this next launch will

be problem-free?

CHAIRPERSON:

We have suffered losses in the

past, but we shall take extra

precautions to ensure the safety of

future space travelers. However,

should, any serious problems arise

from this point on, we shall be

forced to cancel the mission. We

don't anticipate that happening.

We anticipate success.

96 INT. THE DAILY PLANET NEWSROOM - SAME TIME 96

Staff and reporters, including Lois, Jimmy, and Clark,

watch the news conference on TV.

CHAIRPERSON:

The colonist launch, scheduled for

next week, will proceed as

planned.

97 INT. LEX LUTHOR'S STUDY - SAME TIME 97

Luthor smashes his hand through the globe...

CHAIRPERSON (O.S.)

The rocket will also carry an

auxiliary propulsion module so that

the space station can be lifted

into its permanent orbit without

delay.

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97 CONTINUED:
97

Luthor removes the brass model of the station, throws it at

his TV monitor, smashing it. His hand is bleeding,

_badly_, but when Asabi offers him a cloth, he refuses it,

stares at his bleeding hand, letting the blood drip onto

his desk...

JIMMY (O.S.)

So I gave S.T.A.R. Labs Dr.

Platt's report.

98 INT. DAILY PLANET CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY 98

Jimmy hands Lois a file.

JIMMY:

... they re-created the launch in

a hologram, it was really

smooth...

(beat)

Anyway, they concluded that

Platt's theory was right on. There

was deliberate sabotage. The

transport explosion was no

accident. Congrats.

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98 CONTINUED:
98

Jimmy exits as Lois and Clark stand, turn to each other,

take a beat, then _hug_.

LOIS:

He was right! Platt was right!

CLARK:

Now we can write the story...

LOIS:

_I_ write the story.

CLARK:

With my help.

LOIS:

With your help. And, if we can

convince people there was sabotage

and who was behind it...

CLARK:

We can stop them.

Lois and Clark suddenly become aware that they still have

their arms around each other. They quickly part, but just

far enough to stare into each other's eyes. Clark can

hear, _see_ Lois' heart beating, _fast_. Clark doesn't

want to let this intimate opportunity go by.

CLARK (CONT'D)

Why don't we have dinner?

LOIS:

I don't know, I ...

CLARK:

We should celebrate.

LOIS:

Okay. Dinner.

(beat)

Wait. What am I saying? I have

plans tonight.

Lois exits the conference room, Clark right behind her.

CLARK:

Luthor?

99 INT. DAILY PLANET NEWSROOM - CONTINUOUS 99

Clark follows Lois toward her desk, where she gathers her

things.

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LOIS:

Uh huh.

CLARK:

Tell me something... how far are

you willing to go to get this

interview?

LOIS:

(whirling on him)

What is that supposed to mean?

CLARK:

I don't think I have to spell it

out for you.

Lois and Clark enter the elevator, crowded with other people.

CUT TO:

100 INT. DAILY PLANET LOBBY - CONTINUOUS 100

Lois and Clark exit the elevator.

LOIS:

Not that it's any of your concern,

but, as I told you before, this

_is business_.

CLARK:

Is it always business?

LOIS:

Look, I wouldn't expect you to

understand...

CLARK:

What's your problem, anyway?

LOIS:

I don't have a problem.

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