"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 playing]" "I've seen a thousand of these, Miss Payton." "What is so special about this one?" "I just wanna know what's in it, that's all." "I can tell you that right now." "It's called snake oil." "They used to sell this stuff at traveling medicine shows." "It's probably just colored water mixed with alcohol." "No, this is more than that." "I found these in the attic with the bottles." "They're incredible testimonials." "The elixir's supposed to give enormous strength to anyone who drinks it." "And this, it's my great-grandfather's diary." "I think you should look at it." "We have a number of agents who would be delighted to do just that." "I am on my way out." "I've already spoken to an agent." "He said you're the only one who could authorize lab work." "Can I ask you why this is so urgent?" "You told me this bottle has been in your great-grandfather's attic for a hundred years." "Surely another day or two won't matter." "Or will it?" "No, I guess it won't." "Good." "But you are going to have it tested, aren't you?" "I'll drop it off at the lab on my way home." "Read and report." "Good night, everyone." "Where's he off to in such a hurry?" "He's a civil servant and it's 5:00." "You'll figure it out." "[jazz music playing]" "Nice car." "You like it?" "Practically restored it by hand." "Spent more than I should, but it's worth it." "Yeah, my grandfather had one just like it." "[tires screech]" "Please get me out." "I'm trying." "I'm gonna go get some help." "Wait, wait!" "[Jackson growls]" "You got out of there." "Why didn't you help me?" " I tried." " Like hell you did." "Hi, boys." "Gino, good morning." "Good morning." "No, no, keep the change, Eddie." "Morning." "[laughs]" "Good morning." "Kent, Miss Lang." "My, what a lovely outfit." "Thank you." "Well, that was weird." "Why, is there something wrong with my outfit?" "Dennis, are you OK?" "Fine, never been better." "Are you sure?" "I just got this call..." " Look, there's a mouse." " [woman screams]" "What's going on?" "It's another mouse." "Ever since the renovation started, the place has been overrun by 'em." "Think maybe it's time to call an exterminator?" "No." "What, kill the cute little devils?" "No." "No, no, take 'em out back to that field." "Let him be with his family." "[laughs]" "Now that's weird." "Dennis, the police called." "Said you were in an accident last night." "I know." "I spoke to them this morning." "It was no big deal." "No big deal?" "There was a fight at the scene and then you disappeared." "Must have been a little dazed." "I'm fine now." "And your car?" "It was totaled." "It was falling apart anyway." "You loved that car." "It's just a hunk of metal." "The important thing is no one was killed right?" "Well, sure, but you seem to be taking it well." "Why not?" "Life is too short." "Whatever you say." "Wait a second." " Where you headed?" " The usual." "Some woman saw a UFO and wants to tell us all about it." "You never know." "You never know." "The universe is filled with the mystery and the wonder of marvelous things." "Are you sure you're OK?" "Of course." "You know, I have been thinking about this." "I haven't been out in the field for months." "I'm going out with you." "[woman] I'm a singer at the Melody Maker down on Beakman." "I sing country music." "Mm-hmm." "Now what exactly did you see?" "Well, I saw three round lights and they passed right overhead." "And I was on my way to the car and it was about 2:00 in the morning." "Three round lights?" "That's it?" "Well, they sort of hovered there and then they just took off." "Right." "So have you been doing this long?" "Actually, I'm the bureau chief." "I don't usually go out into the field." "The take charge kind." "I don't know about that." "No, I sensed that about you." "It's very becoming." "Oh, well, thank you." "Where are my manners?" "I should get us some refreshments." "You want me to leave?" "What do you mean?" "Come on, Dennis, it's obvious." "She's interested in you." "What?" "Nothing wrong with that." "I could leave and you two could get to know each other a little better." "What are you talking about?" "This is an official bureau investigation." "It's OK." "Stay and ask her out." "Or at least wait until she asks you." "Think she'd do that?" "Where you going?" "She's gonna..." "Where's your friend?" "He asked me to apologize." "He had to get back to the office." "This account says that minutes after taking his own medicine," "Professor Payton could lift a wagon over his head." "Sound like anyone we know?" "Hulk Hogan?" "I was thinking more along the lines of Superboy." "What if there's some connection?" "I don't know about that." "But if this diary's any indication," "Payton was a sick man." "Why's that?" "Because it sounds like two different people we're writing it." "even though the handwriting's the same." "One's really angry and the other's kind of gentle." "You're too uptight, Dennis." "Go down to that club and have a drink with Elissa." "Now what do you got to lose?" "Only the chance to humiliate myself again." "Just be a little more aggressive." "Women like that." "[knocks]" "What are you doing here?" "The lab's findings were inconclusive." "They need another sample." "You do have another bottle." "Of course." "Come in." "I'll be anxious to hear the results." "It will be soon, won't it?" "Well, if I can get it there this time." "We should hear shortly." "I thought you said their findings were inconclusive." "Yes, of course." "That's what I meant." "It's been a long day." "Sure." "No." "I understand." "Thanks for this." "When I hear, I'll call you." "[audience cheering]" "Dennis, what are you doing here?" "I'm here because you want me here." "You made that very clear this morning." "Hey, are you drunk or something?" "What's wrong?" "You were interested this morning." "Well, the guy I was interested in was a gentleman." "Yeah, well, I'm sick to death of being a gentleman." "[Jackson] You can't hide from me!" "Come on, Elissa." "Just let me see you." "I won't hurt you." "I just wanna be with you." "I know you're out here." "Come on out, Elissa." "Daddy's home!" "[screams]" "Good morning, all." "How'd the Knicks do last night?" "Could I borrow this for a second?" " I'll bring it right back." " Sure" "Matt, my boy." "Beautiful day, isn't it?" "Hard to work on a day like this." "Did you go see Elissa last night?" "Yes." "Well, actually, I got to the club's front door, and then I guess I kind of chickened out." "The rest of the night was just kind of lost." "Kind of lost?" "Well, I had a couple of drinks and went home." "Why do you ask?" "Have you seen this?" "If you wanna talk later." "He hasn't come out of there all day long." "He's about to." "Oh, yeah?" "5:00." "You guys still working?" "Why don't you take off?" "We're about to." "Matt's taking us out for dinner." "Good." "Well, bon appetit." "Mr. Jackson, phone call." "Get a message, Doug." "I'll take care of it in the morning." "It's a Gail Payton." "I'll take it in my office." "This is Dennis Jackson." "[Miss Payton] I saw you last night with that woman who was killed." "That does it." "Enough is enough." "One word-- mouse traps." "Mr. Jackson won't be too happy about that." "These days he's happy about everything, if you haven't noticed." " Dennis, are you all right?" " Fine." "Dinner's gonna have to wait." "I'm sorry." "Miss Payton." "Miss Payton." "Gail." "Gail, are you here?" "[grunts] [coughs] [panting]" "I've been waiting for you." "[laughs] [footsteps]" "Dennis." "What's happened to you?" "I found a way to get everything I ever wanted out of life never worrying about what people think of me." "I'm free." "We need to get you to a doctor." "I've got other plans." "Dennis, please, don't do this." "You're taking it, too." "How could I resist?" "With all it offers." "Strength, power, freedom from inhibitions." "Why did you bring it to me?" "That wasn't me." "The person who brought it to you was scared." "She wanted to get away from it." "But that person is gone." "I killed her." "Like the others." "The others?" "The woman at the convention center." "That singer you wanted." "You did that!" "Why?" "Because I wanted to." "Can you think of a better reason to do anything?" "[laughs]" "That's the ultimate power." "Life and death." "Do it." "He's the only one who knows about us." "Go on." "Kill him." "What's wrong?" "Maybe you need some more of the elixir." "No." "I've had enough." "Enough to know that I was wrong." "I wanted what the elixir gave to me." "I wanted it badly, but not badly enough to let myself become what you've become." "It looks as if I was wrong about you." "Some people can't ever stop being weak." "So do you think Jackson's gonna be all right?" "I'm sure he'll be back to normal in no time." "And I think it's best that we keep what happened among ourselves." "For crying out loud, will somebody get an exterminator?" "Yep, no time at all." "[laughing]" "[music playing]"