Smallville (TV Series)

Icarus (2010)

Cassidy Freeman: Tess Mercer

Photos 

Quotes 

• Tess Mercer : You couldn't stare at me in my office?

  Lt. Trotter : I realize this room's a little cozy.

  Tess Mercer : You're trying to make me uncomfortable. Why don't we just cut to the chase? Yes, I share letterhead with Oliver Queen. No, I don't know where he is. You see, I work and he plays.

  Lt. Trotter : [shutting the door as Tess moves to leave]  And once upon a time, he played with you. Former lovers, now business partners? I'm willing to bet you share more than a portfolio.

  Tess Mercer : I'm so sorry to disappoint you, but for years, our conversations have been limited to the matters that affect our investors.

  Lt. Trotter : You're a good liar. But I've been watching. And I've issued enough "no comment"s to know when one really means "I'm not telling." So where are the vigilantes?

• Agent James Shepard : Tess Mercer?

  Tess Mercer : Yes.

  Agent James Shepard : We need a few words.

  Tess Mercer : Then I suggest you call my office and make an appointment.

  Agent James Shepard : We've already cleared your schedule.

• Cat Grant : We should have run that photo. And we would have if you hadn't have played judge, jury, and executioner with my article.

  Tess Mercer : Not executioner, editor. Your facts weren't verified and your writing is juvenile.

  Cat Grant : And you're losing subscriptions while the Daily Star sells out! Face it, Tess, if you don't get with the majority agenda soon, someone's going to notice.