Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Page #25

CLARK:

Yeah, and _that's_ your problem.

You've had a chip on your shoulder

since the day I met you.

By this time they have crossed the lobby. Lois moves

through the revolving doors, Clark slipping inside the same

compartment.

LOIS:

That's ridiculous.

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101 EXT. DAILY PLANET BUILDING - DUSK 101

Lois searches the street for Luthor's limo, which has not

arrived.

CLARK:

Or was it the day Perry put me on

this case with you?

(off her look)

That's it. You resented the fact

that...

LOIS:

Perry foisted an inexperienced...

CLARK:

Snob.

LOIS:

What?

CLARK:

You're a snob, Lois.

LOIS:

Well, coming from Mr. Green

Jeans ...

Lois hears a honk, turns to see Luthor's limo pull up. In

a huff, she spins on her heel and walks toward it, then

turns again to get back in Clark's face.

LOIS (CONT'D)

I live by three rules: Never get

involved in your stories, never let

anyone else get there first, and

never sleep with anyone you work

with.

(beat)

This is business.

Lois again turns and runs toward the limo. She slides

inside the open door. Clark stares after her.

CUT TO:

102 EXT. LEXCORP - NIGHT 102*

The LEX limo parks in front. Asabi exits, opens the *

passenger door, and Lois steps from the limo and enters *

the building. *

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103 EXT. LEX LUTHOR'S PENTHOUSE BALCONY - NIGHT 103*

Lois and Luthor sit at the table for two on Luthor's *

terrace. With candlelight, under starry skies, and with a *

soft night breeze blowing, the scene is set for romance. *

Lois wears a cocktail dress, but she's got her pad out and

is taking notes. Her meal is barely touched. Luthor has

cleaned his plate.

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103 CONTINUED:
103

LOIS:

(all business) *

Both your father and mother died *

when you were fourteen, correct? *

LUTHOR:

Why don't I have my office send *

you a biography? *

LOIS:

Because I don't want the standard *

line. I want to know the real Lex *

Luthor. What makes you tick. *

What you want, what you strive *

for... *

LUTHOR:

Pleasure. The pursuit of *

pleasure. *

(beat, off her look) *

Does that surprise you? *

LOIS:

I would have guessed you'd say *

"power." *

LUTHOR:

Power is a means, not an end. *

LOIS:

But, achieving power must give-you *

pleasure. *

LUTHOR:

(nodding, impressed) *

Very good. *

Lois smiles. One point for her. *

LOIS:

You took over your first big *

company at age twenty-one, but *

there were rumors that the buy-out *

was coerced. *

Luthor stiffens, says nothing. *

LOIS (CONT'D)

Is it true the Board of Directors *

were paid substantial, unreported *

fees... *

Luthor reaches across the table and takes Lois' hand. *

LUTHOR:

Was the food not to your liking? *

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103 CONTINUED:
103

LOIS:

(thrown off-guard)

Sure. It was delicious.

(embarrassed, re her

full plate)

Sometimes when I'm working...

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