Smallville (TV Series)

Patriot (2010)

Erica Durance: Lois Lane

Quotes 

• Lois Lane : Wow.

  Clark Kent : Welcome to Watchtower - the official headquarters of the home team.

  Tess Mercer : Which you are clearly on now. Finally.

  Lois Lane : Is that a com-sat hook-up? I take back the whole "work wife" thing. Your satellite officially trumps my cellphone.

  Tess Mercer : Forget it. From now, mi com-sat es su com-sat.

• Lois Lane : You didn't tell anyone about the darkness because you think you're supposed to be invincible. Right? And it terrifies you that you're not.

  Clark Kent : Lois, how am I suppose to protect people, protect *you*, if I can't protect myself from the darkness?

  Lois Lane : By not trying to do it alone. We're in this together now - all of us. And the team needs to know the bigger war we're fighting.

• Clark Kent : We all know what the government was up to. But those prisons were part of a much bigger threat. Hate crimes are up. People like Slade, they're getting more control. And Godfrey's anti-vigilante message - it's reaching more ears than ever before, and I don't think it's a coincidence.

  Tess Mercer : Sadly, Clark, there's no mystery to human fear and hatred.

  Clark Kent : This time, there might be. I think there's something more behind the darkness, something that hero haters like Slade don't even know is affecting them. When I sent the Kandorians away through the portal in space, I opened a door to something else to come to Earth.

  Oliver Queen : Are you serious trying to tell me that, out of all the intergalactic bad boys we've ever faced, this one's actually worse?

  Clark Kent : This is *much* worse. We can't even see it to fight it. This thing is like an evil that's spreading over the Earth. It preys upon the dark side that we already have. It feeds on our doubts, our fears, and our distrust.

  Oliver Queen : Well, I'd say, from where I'm standing, and it's already on the winning side.

  Clark Kent : I think it even affected Slade. Just before the facility exploded, I saw something on Slade's skull - the Omega symbol. It was like it was branded there. Almost like the mark...

  Tess Mercer : ...of The Beast in Revelations.

  Lois Lane : Which would explain why he veered so far off his marching orders.

  Oliver Queen : I'm guessing you don' t think that Slade's the only pledge to the Alpha-Omega-Die fraternity, right?

  Clark Kent : I think the Omega is the sign of corruption. A mark of the darkness has fully taken over someone.

  Lois Lane : Didn't Kara say that a person had to be open to the darkness? That it can't infect anyone of pure heart?

  Clark Kent : And which one of us doesn't have that weakness? A hidden hatred or fear that this thing couldn't prey upon?

  Oliver Queen : So, basically this thing doesn't have to do anything.

  Lois Lane : It just waits for everybody's weaknesses, and then we destroy ourselves.

  Clark Kent : If we can't stop it, the darkness will infect every person on this planet.

• Tess Mercer : [appears on screen, to Clark]  I ran some tests on the alloy you found and...

  [sees Lois with Clark] 

  Tess Mercer : Lois. Hi.

  Lois Lane : Okay, you know how I hate being all emo-relationship chick. It's just, I can't get you on the phone, but Tess can Skype with you?

  Clark Kent : This isn't a social call.

  Lois Lane : And I am? We practically share a desk chair, but now I'm still not the real work wife.

  Tess Mercer : Sorry to interrupt "The Real Housewives of Metropolis," but there's something we need to know about this alloy we tested.

• Mera : You're Lois Lane.

  Lois Lane : [watching her unabashedly strip naked]  Wow! Brazen much?

• Mera : I am Mera, wife of Orin, future king of the Seven Seas. The one you call Arthur Curry.

  Lois Lane : A.C. got married. Aren't you just full of reveals?

  Mera : Orin is finally embracing his destiny and leading his people.

  Lois Lane : Hang on. "His people." Like, down under and not Australia? Anyway, I need to find Clark.

  Mera : Certainly you're not a partner in his endeavors?

  Lois Lane : Wow, some people get a ring on their finger, and everyone else's relationship just doesn't cut it.

  Mera : Spoken like one who can't be satisfied by a man of her own kind. You desire those who are extraordinary - first Orin, then Oliver, now Clark.

  Lois Lane : You've gotta be kidding me? Little Mermaid? Your prince and I dated for a day.

  Mera : It's understandable that you seek that would seek a superior being companion. I'm just surprised that powerful men would choose someone of lesser ability.

  Lois Lane : Listen, squid lips, you don't anything about me *or* Clark.

  Mera : I know you came here looking for Clark. You're in the dark... protected but not included. Do you really want the harsh light of truth?

• Lois Lane : It's just, when you look at A.C. and Mera... how they work together, how alike they are... it kind of makes you wonder... If we'll ever be like that. I mean, you got to admit, I'm...

  Clark Kent : ...Everything that I'm not? Lois, that's why it works.

  Lois Lane : Yeah, but two pieces may fit together, but if they're not from the same puzzle, it might end up looking like a Picasso.

  Clark Kent : But does that matter?

• Mera : You do carry a lot of baggage.

  Lois Lane : Seriously, don't make me take my hair dryer out and shrivel you.

  Mera : Perhaps I was too hasty in my judgment of you, Lois Lane.

  Lois Lane : You think? Because we didn't just get off on the wrong fin.

  Mera : I stand by what I said before. You're not like us, not like Clark. But... you are what he needs. You treat Clark not as your superior, but as an equal. And insist that he do the same.

  Lois Lane : Thanks.

  Mera : You'd make a good partner for him, Lois. In your own way.

  Lois Lane : If he lets me.

  Mera : It took months, and more than just a few water blasts to the head, for Orin to let me stand with him, not just beside him. Give Clark time.

• Lois Lane : [to Clark, after AC and Mera leave]  In case I forgot to mention it, I'm really glad I only booked a one-way to Miami. Your arms were a lot better than some seat in coach.

• Clark Kent : You shouldn't have had to fly all the way to Florida just to find me.

  Lois Lane : Don't sweat it. Those mileage points needed to be used up anyway.

  Clark Kent : No, Lois, you were right to be upset. I've been running around acting like it's just me, instead of us. The truth is, I rely on you more than anyone else. I trust you to know parts of me that I don't even trust myself. That's why you're the only person I told about the darkness that I've tried to fight, but failed.

  Lois Lane : I know.

• Lois Lane : When you went off to go and save the world, I remember what my mom looked like every time my dad left on deployment. And it was the hardest thing she ever had to do, but she... she remained stoic until that door closed. Because she knew that was how she helped my dad do what he had to do. Because they were in it together. No matter what. And so am I. But I'm not the only one.

• Tess Mercer : It's like some sort of multifunctional weaponry. The government is preparing for anything that comes its way.

  Mera : Including Orin. He should have been back by now.

  Clark Kent : He could be at any one of the four facilities he was checking out.

  Lois Lane : If he ended up in one of Slade's nets, I might know how to find him.

  Clark Kent : [she shows them the schematic Slade had]  It's the design blueprint for the prisons.

  Lois Lane : And according to this, there's only one facility that is operational. It's in Alaska.

• Lois Lane : Oliver's in trouble, and Clark could be, too. I need to know how to find them.

  Dr. Emil Hamilton : Apparently. But I don't know why you're asking me.

  Lois Lane : Listen, Dr. Know-nothing. I have tried to reach Clark with zero results. Now, he's mentioned your name a lot, and he's never even had a yearly checkup.

  Dr. Emil Hamilton : Listen, we just...

  Lois Lane : [putting him in a headlock and holding a surgical clamp to his throat]  I know that you're in his superhero club. So unless you want a sudden tracheotomy, you will tell me where he is, ASAP.

  Dr. Emil Hamilton : He went to find AC in Miami. That's the last I heard.

  Lois Lane : [letting him go]  Now, for the record... you know I was bluffing, right?

• Tess Mercer : [as Oliver leaves with Wilson]  They're going to the helipad.

  Lois Lane : Well, you own this building. Don't let that helicopter take off.

  Tess Mercer : Lois, I can't. They have military clearance. Oliver's gone.

• Tess Mercer : Would you like to explain this to me? Because I took it off your desktop, and it suspiciously looks like an article on the VRA, which I expressly said you were not to write. Your father worked on the bill, Lois. It's a conflict of interest.

  Lois Lane : Let's just say something is rotten in the military state of Metropolis, and I need to make sure certain people know about it.

  Tess Mercer : Look, I know that you like to break a story before anybody else, but your concern seems... personal.

  Lois Lane : Okay, I'm actually gonna level with you on this one, Tess. I just found out that the mystery hero registering is Oliver.

  Tess Mercer : Is Clark working with you on this?

  Lois Lane : Why would he be?

  Tess Mercer : You share a lot of bylines. So you're alone on this one.

  Lois Lane : [getting on the elevator]  Looks like it. Clark's got jury duty.

  Tess Mercer : Oh. Jury duty?

  Lois Lane : I tried to tell him how to get out of it, but you know Clark, always serving the people and fulfilling his civic obligation.

  Tess Mercer : Yeah, he is dedicated that way.

• Tess Mercer : What is your scoop on the VRA?

  Lois Lane : Despite what they say? I think the VRA is going a little less above board and a lot more waterboard.

  Tess Mercer : Torture?

  Lois Lane : Meet General Slade Wilson. Put in charge of executing the VRA. Emphasis on "execute". For years, rumors of war crimes followed him, never any charges, and he continued to move up the ranks.

  Tess Mercer : Because he was effective, and now he's targeting heroes.

  Lois Lane : It's worse. If I've got it right, he's building prisons.

  Tess Mercer : And Oliver's about to sign up for this summer internment camp?

• Slade Wilson : Paints a pretty scary picture, doesn't it?

  Lois Lane : It certainly gives me a new perspective. Lois...

  Slade Wilson : Lane. Sam Lane's daughter. I always do my homework. Why do you think I gave you clearance?

  Lois Lane : Damn. And here I was thinking I got in here on my wit and charm.

  Slade Wilson : I see you are not just a Lane in name, but attitude, as well.

  Lois Lane : My dad always said I was made of more brass than his medals.

• Lois Lane : General, I brought something for you.

  Slade Wilson : Whoa! I see that I am not the only one who does their homework. Fine bourbon and Cuban cohibas, my favorite.

  Lois Lane : American-made and American-won. I don't care what they say, that victory will be ours soon enough.

  Slade Wilson : Spoken like a true daughter of the red, white, and blue.

• Lois Lane : Speaking of the red, white, and blue, what's really up with the VRA?

  Slade Wilson : Your father worked on the registration act, Ms. Lane. I'm not sure what more I can tell you.

  Lois Lane : Well, it's only since your command that someone volunteered to sign up. How exactly is that gonna happen?

  Slade Wilson : They'll simply sign a declaration of intent to act only at the government's behest. United we stand, right, Ms. Lane? As it stands now, vigilantes do not represent the will of the people. And anyone espousing different merely supports their cause.

  Lois Lane : Which is exactly why I asked for the VRA assignment. Who better to give the military a fair shake than a brat?

  Slade Wilson : One who has written most of her paper's pro-Blur articles.

  Lois Lane : I guess my name isn't the only reason you agreed to this one-on-one.

  Slade Wilson : You are not playing for your team the way you should be, Ms. Lane. We all must do our part.

  Lois Lane : Some people might say that's what drives the vigilantes to action.

  Slade Wilson : Well, then, they'll simply step forward and suit up with the good guys, won't they?

• Lois Lane : [seeing Oliver trying to look inconspicuous]  Let me guess. You woke up feeling odd with fang marks on your neck?

  Oliver Queen : No, uh... it took three cars, two sets of stairs, and a body double just to get me here, so, quick, the, uh, vigilante signing, are you covering that?

  Lois Lane : I wouldn't miss it for the world.

  Oliver Queen : Great.

  Lois Lane : I have serious concerns about the legitimacy of this mystery hero. Who would be stupid enough to stand up and register?

  Oliver Queen : Me.

  Lois Lane : [taking him somewhere more private]  Are you out of your mind? The VRA's a steaming pile of Spanish Inquisition served up with a side of fear and loathing.

  Oliver Queen : Gee, Lois, why don't you just go ahead and say what you really feel about this whole thing?

• Oliver Queen : I wasn't the first one to volunteer for Operation Guinea Pig. Your boyfriend was, okay? So, I may be taking the plunge, but I talked Clark off the ledge.

  Lois Lane : He never told me he was even thinking about registering.

  Oliver Queen : Oh. You know, I'm sure he was... he was going to.

  Lois Lane : Really? When? With his one phone call?

  Oliver Queen : Lois, j-just 'cause you register, that doesn't mean that you're under arrest.

  Lois Lane : Who knows what it means? Here I thought Clark and I were finally driving on the honest-relationship road, and then bam, blindsided. So, what? He'll ask my opinion on what tie to wear, but not on whether to show the world his real work uniform?

  Oliver Queen : I don't think Clark purposely left you out of the loop.

  Lois Lane : It's even worse. It slips his mind to mention something this big to me, but he'll discuss it with you? And with other people. Unbelievable.

  Oliver Queen : Look, we both know Clark has this overdeveloped sense of responsibility, agreed? That's why if something goes south with my registration, we can't let Clark try to fix it on his own, okay? For his sake, for everyone else's. The world needs you, Lois.