"(male narrator) Rocketed from a distant planet to a bold new destiny on Earth." "Found by a Kansas family and raised as Clark Kent." "He learned, he possessed the strength of steel." "The speed of light and the desire to help all mankind." "He is Superboy." "[music continues]" "[music continues]" "[symphonic music]" "[whizzing]" " What was that?" " I don't know." "Whatever it was, it hit hard." "[music continues]" "Hm." "Oh, Jonathan, he's so beautiful." "Oh, it's what we've been praying for." "[laughing]" "Aren't we lucky, huh?" "Well, we best getting moving, Martha." "We probably aren't the only ones who saw this." "[orchestral music]" "[intense music]" "[no audio]" "Lana, I heard Mr. Jackson's looking for me." " Do you know where he is?" " Yeah, he's upstairs." "Ah, Clark, I've never seen him this angry before." "[dramatic music]" "Mr. Jackson, I'm sorry, I'm so late." "(all) Surprise." " Happy birthday, Clark." " You knew about this?" "Knew about it?" "Who do you think convinced him of the cake?" "Not an easy task." "This is not my kinda thing.." "...but the expression on your face was worth it." "[people laughing] [phone ringing]" "I'll get it." "So, Clark, find any grey hairs yet?" "I don't know." "They're falling out too fast." "Alright, yak it up." "Yak it up." "Wait till you're my age." "Nothing to look forward to except retirement." "Nothing to look back on except a lifetime of paper work." "Take my advice, kiddo, enjoy yourself now." "It doesn't get any better than this." " Mr. Jackson, you have a call." " Hm, I'll take it downstairs." "[dramatic music]" " Clark, you okay?" " I'm fine." "[music continues]" "I think.." "You're sure?" "Clark." "What's wrong?" "Nothing." "[music continues]" "[bell ringing]" "Are you okay?" "You ran off so fast" "I-I forgot to pay my rent and the bank's gonna close." "But it's only 12:30." "[music continues]" "[symphonic music]" "[crowd screaming]" "I'm glad to see you're not gonna make this difficult." "Get down!" "I can't control it." "[buzzing]" "[buzzing continues] [siren wailing]" "Hu-hu-hu." "No!" "[tires screeching]" "I'm sorry." "I don't know how it happened." "You're sorry?" "You blasted a hole through my shoulder." "And you're sorry?" "Good work, Superboy." "We'll take care of him." "He nearly killed me." "We're lucky to be alive." "I'll sue." "They're getting to you too, huh?" "I understand." "There's times I'd like to burn little holes in these creeps too." "[dramatic music]" "[music continues]" "(man on radio) The suspects claimed Superboy had used undue force in their capture." "Witnesses add the alleged thieves had already surrendered when Superboy attacked them." "[laughing]" "(Matt) Did you hear that?" "Superboy is finally getting tough with the bad guys." "Yeah, it's about time." " Listen, can I talk to you?" " Sure, what's up?" "That call I got earlier was the boys in D.C." " Something's come up." " Nothing serious, I hope?" "No, it's just.." "Well, when I first started out" "I was stationed at the Kansas City Bureau." "One of my first cases was to investigate the reports of a meteor that hit in a nearby farming community." "So, I dutifully went out to look into it." "The thing is, when I got there whatever it was, was gone." "Maybe, there never was anything." "No, there was evidence of physical contact." "But whatever made it was gone." "All that was left was this purple crystal." "So, why is D.C. calling now?" "That crystal has been in storage for the past 20 odd years." "Just yesterday it started acting out." "Meaning?" "Meaning, it's humming and it's glowing." "And they've decided to reopen the case." " And they want me back on it." " Great." "I haven't been in the field for years." "Oh, there's nothing to it." "It'll come back to you." "Oh, I suppose." "[dramatic music]" "You know, I sure could use a partner on this." "I'd be delighted." "Not that I need the help, but I could use the manpower." "Of course, of course." "So, where're we heading?" "Some little hick town outside of Kansas City called Smallville." "(Martha) We have a lot to be proud of, Jonathan." "That we do." "I keep on telling you, Martha, keeping this scrapbook could be very risky." "Oh, I can't help it." "Other mothers keep scrapbooks of their children." "I'd feel cheated if I couldn't enjoy his fame." "But you've gotta admit that the situation is a bit different." "You worry too much." "Who'd look for him here?" "Especially, now that he lives in the city." "Ah, do you remember this, Jonathan?" "Ah, ah, ah, look at this." "Look at this." "Isn't that.." "That's the first summer." "Ah, it's hard to believe he came to us so many years ago today." "Imagine what our lives would've been like without him?" "Well, certainly a lot less interesting." "We have to call him to wish him." "[buzzing]" "What's that?" "[dramatic music]" "There's nothing out there." "[traffic rumbling]" "[dramatic music]" "Not again." "[water dripping]" "[water dripping amplified]" "[music continues]" "[grunting]" "[knock on door]" "Clark." "Clark, I know you're in there, I can hear you." "Lana, not now, please." "You didn't come back to work." "We were worried about you." "I was worried about you." "Lana, I'm begging you, get away from me!" "Is this about your birthday?" "Because I'd understand." "I know how I hate my birthdays." "[knock on door]" "Clark, let me in." "Come on." "Well.." "[orchestral music]" "[orchestral music]" "Martha, I don't like this." "We better call Clark." "Come on." "[dramatic music]" "(male #1) Holy Hanna." "(Lana) He's gone." "So is his deposit." "Look at this place." "[phone ringing]" "Oh, sure, he doesn't touch his phone." "(Clark on recorder) Hi, it's Clark." "I'm not here, so please leave a message." "(man on phone) Clark, it's pa." "Something's come up." "It's got me worried." "Give me a call." "That makes three of us." "[sprinkler sputtering] [dog barking]" "[children distant chatter]" "[dramatic music]" "Clark, are you gonna tell me what's been happening?" " Nothing really." "I'm fine." " Fine?" "What about your apartment last night?" " What about my apartment?" " You trashed it." " It seemed like you trashed it." " I wasn't feeling quite myself." "I was hoping it was just a 24 hour bug." "Fine." "Fine, Clark." "You don't have to tell me, it's okay." "Thanks for understanding." "Bye." "[slow music]" "[phone ringing]" "Okay, put it through." "Hi, pa, what's wrong?" "[dramatic music]" "No, I didn't make it home last night." "What?" "When?" "Well, don't worry." "I'll finish up my work and get over there as quickly as I can." "I'll see you soon." "[fast music]" "(Lana) Clark, you up there?" "Clark!" "Lana, could you tell Mr. Jackson I had a family emergency and I have to go home?" "Wait a minute." "Does this have anything to do with Superboy?" "No, of course not." "That's ridiculous." "I've gotta go." "Why won't you talk to me?" "Hey, Matt, did you see Clark come by here?" "No, I didn't." "Say, Lana lives there." "Why don't you ask her?" "Okay." "How long does it take to get to Smallville from the airport?" "About 45 minutes." "Are-are you going to Smallville?" "Dennis is hot on a trail of a 20 year old case." "I-I could go." "Nobody knows Smallville like I do." " Or Clark." " Of course." "No way, I can't afford another ticket, let alone a hotel room." "Mr. Jackson, I'll pay my own way, and I'll stay with my mom." "Why are you so anxious to go with us?" "I wanna speak to someone who'll be there at the same time." "Okay." "[door opening]" "I got it." "Now, watch your step." "It was lit up like a Christmas tree before but it looks quiet now." "[Clark grunting]" "What's the matter?" "Clark, what's the matter?" "I'll be okay." "It'll pass." " Well, what is it?" " I don't know." "How long has this been going on?" "Since yesterday." "I'll be okay." "Are you sure?" "[orchestral music]" " Clark." " I'm okay, pa, don't worry." "Okay, son." " Why don't you wait outside?" " Okay." "[symphonic music]" "Who Are you?" "Do not be frightened, young one." "I have been programmed by your ancestors to welcome you into the next cycle of your development." "My ancestors?" "You mean, my parents?" "The pain you feel is normal for people of our world." "These sensations are only amplified by the same forces that has given you great strength on this planet." "Do you know where I'm from?" "I'm from another world?" "I will guide you through the process that will rejuvenate you and leave you in the next phase of your life." "Place the purple crystal into the receptacle for the process to begin." "I don't see a purple crystal." "I don't see a purple crystal." "Deposit the purple crystal into the receptacle now." "Or emergency measures will be taken." "Deposit the purple crystal into the receptacle now." " Or.." " There's red, yellow, blue." "Ah, there's no purple crystal." "Deposit the purple crystal into the receptacle now." "Or emergency measures will be taken." "There never has been a purple crystal." "[rumbling]" "[door opening]" " Son, you're alright?" " I think so." " In fact, I feel great." " Oh, good." " You had us worried." " Let's go up and have some pie." "Oh, that sounds good." "Ow!" "(pa) How'd you do that?" "[dramatic music]" "My powers, they're gone." "[dramatic music]" "[theme music]" "[music continues]"