7.11 Cure by MR & AM (Part V)

as retold by RepairmanBob

AoT: Power –
AM: No. Martha gets her “Don’t screw with me” expression. “Try it. I am sure the press would be overjoyed to hear about your fact-finding mission to Las Vegas last year.”
MR: Chairman Anderson cringes.
AM: “Or your golf trip to Mexico in January.”
MR: Another cringe.
AM: “I am sure your constituents would be fascinated by the details of your recent arrest in an airport men’s room.”
MR: “Fine! What do you want?”
AM: “I want your support on these appeals. I want the support of every lackey, minion, and kiss-ass you have under your control. And I want it now.”
JG: I like it!
AoT: But still no power bomb.
MR: Chairman Anderson pulls back. “And then I get the evidence?”
AM: Martha smiles. “Why would I do that?”
MR: He grimaces, and walks to the door. Just before leaving her turns around and look at Martha. “You wouldn’t be so brave if you weren’t sleeping with Lionel Luthor.”
AoT: Certainly he deserves to be power bombed after that.
AM: Martha gives him a cold smile. “I was prepared to be polite. But after that comment, I want a 20% increase in farm subsidies and road development for Kansas in the next appropriations bill. Are we finished, Chairman Anderson?”
MR: The Chairman stomps out.
AoT: I still would have liked a power bomb.
ED: You are a very angry woman, Annette.
AoT: That, and I have not seen my husband in a few weeks.

MR: Tom, could you read Clark here?
TW: I deserve a producer credit for all the reading I am doing this week.
AM: (Sad voice) Please, Tom? It is my last episode… Please? (Flashes sad puppy dog eyes).
TW: OK, for you Allison.
AM: (To KK) So easy to manipulate.
TW: Clark looks shocked. “Chloe, are you serious? Do you know how dangerous this is?”
AM: “Probably better than you do, Clark. But these powers… I need to get rid of them.”
TW: “Chloe, you always told me that my powers are a gift! That I was meant to help people! How is this different?"
MR: Sex appears. “I know what you are thinking. Don’t tell him, Chloe.”
AM: “I can’t control myself. People… people can get hurt around me. This is just too much for me to handle.”
TW: Clark softens his tone. “Chloe, I feel that way all the time. You know that. You can control your powers, but it just takes practice. I can help you. Show you how to be careful, and focus your abilities.”
MR: The Torch changes into a corner ofice the Daily Planet, with windows looking out onto the city. The walls are covered in front page stories about Superman and UltraWoman, the defenders of Metropolis, written by Clark and Chloe Kent-Sullivan. A shelf appears, and it fills with Pulitzers.
AM: Chloe looks shocked. Clark does not notice the change.
TW: “Don’t look surprised. Remember when I said I would be your bomb squad?”
MR: “He could, you know. Look around you, Chloe – you could have all of this. Success, fame, love.” Sex looks at Clark. “Not my first choice by any means, but he would do. And he would embrace your powers. All you need to do is keep your mouth shut.”
AM: “It’s not that simple anymore.”
TW: “Chloe, whatever has happened, we can get through this together. You have always been there for me. Please, let me help you.”
MR: “He loves you, Chloe. Or, he would if you wanted it enough. You can already erase memories. How long do you think it would take to find a meta-human who exudes pheromones or controls emotions? You can make him love you.” Sex looks over Clark.
ED: CoughGAYchough.
KK:CoughSOVERYGAYcough.
MR: "I think you could do better, of course. But do you remember how quickly he responded to Alicia? Or Krya? Clark wants a woman with powers, someone he does not need to protect. If you go with him, you would have no need to abandon your gifts."
KK: Did you just ignore the entire Clark / Lana relationship?
AoT: It would appear so.
ED: Didn’t we already do an episode where someone forces Clark to love them?
TW: Lex hired HypnoHo broke up Clark and Lana.
JG: God, that was pathetic.
KK: No, pathetic is how often they broke up in season five.
AM: And when they got back together on Lana’s wedding day.
JG: Actually, I thought that was more pathetic for Lex.
AM: “Clark, this is something I need to do.”
TW: Clark gets frustrated, and starts yelling again. “Chloe, why are you acting this way? Why do you want to go to Lex? When I lost my powers, you told me being normal was highly overrated. What changed?”
AM: “That was before I... I...“
TW: “What aren’t you telling me?”
AoT: I dye my hair!
KK: I wear a Wonder Bra!
AoT: I hate pie!
ED: I have a penis!
JG: That might be a sell point for Clark.
MR: Sex moves next to Chloe. “Don’t tell him. Don’t you dare tell him. Look at what you will be giving up.” Sex waves around the room and becomes angry. “Look at it! It is bad enough that Clark has cut your heart out for years because of his obsession with that pointless little bitch! Do you really think so little of yourself that now, when she is finally gone and you have Clark all to yourself, all you can do is pick up the knife and cut it out yourself? Don't you deserve to be happy for once?"
TW: Clark’s expression changes. “Tell me what happened. Did Lex threaten you? Or Lois? I can stop him, stop him from ever hurting you again. I can do it tonight.” Great, now Clark is willing to kill Lex?
AM: Stop whining. Chloe looks conflicted, and becomes resolved. “Clark –“
MR: Sex gets a sly look. “If you tell him what you did, do honestly think he'll ever look at you the same way? Is that what you want?"
AM: “You know I trust you more than anyone in the world. That I would tell you anything, and that I can rely on you no matter what happened.”
MR: "Lana was the love of his life, Chloe. You see the look in his eye when he looks at me, and I only married her. How do you think he's going to look at you once he knows you killer her?"
AM: Chloe freezes. “But this is what I need to do. These powers are a curse, and I need to get rid of them.”
TW: “Chloe, please let me help you! Tell me what is going on! No matter what the problem is, we can handle it together!”
AoT: (Singing) Together forever, forever we’ll be -
AM: “Clark… this is something I need to do. My mind is made up. If you ever cared about me, please respect my feelings. And go.”
TW: Clark looks like he has been slapped. “Chloe, what happened to you when you were away?”
AM: Chloe looks sad. “I grew up. Now please go, Clark. Just go.”
TW: Clark looks sad and confused. He walks out the door.

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