Smallville (TV Series)

Plastique (2008)

Cassidy Freeman: Tess Mercer

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• Tess Mercer : Have a seat, Mr. Kent.

  [he's surprised to see her] 

  Tess Mercer : [offering a handshake]  Tess Mercer, acting CEO of LuthorCorp.

  Clark Kent : You're my boss?

  Tess Mercer : You weren't this shy when I was the damsel in distress, Kent. Don't tell me you're intimidated by a powerful woman.

• Tess Mercer : Hello, Bette.

  Bette Sans Souci : You should have died on that bus.

  Tess Mercer : The last time we met, things did get a little fiery. Lucky for me, I ducked.

• Tess Mercer : So, they're taking you to Belle Reve. I'm sure after a few years of good behavior, they'll let you see the sun again. Or you could come with me.

  Bette Sans Souci : I'd rather be a prisoner there than your lab rat in Montana. Go push your cheese somewhere else.

  Tess Mercer : [entering the cell]  I didn't build that place, Bette. And after I heard about all the terrible things happening there, I closed it down. I tried to tell you.

  Bette Sans Souci : If you shut down the Thunderdome, then why are you still coming after me?

  Tess Mercer : Because you're a very powerful person, and I think it's about time the world started treating you accordingly. Don't you?

  Bette Sans Souci : Listening.

  Tess Mercer : I want to introduce you to some people like you. A sort of team. But only if you want.

  Bette Sans Souci : A team? Take a look at my file, lady. I don't play well with others.

  Tess Mercer : I think once you meet everyone, you may finally feel like you fit in. I remember what it was like to be your age; alone, angry, trapped. The injustice of it all. I can help, Bette.

  Bette Sans Souci : A team is only as good as its weakest link. Look what happened to me on the bus. Why scout out somebody who's just gonna choke on their own smoke?

  Tess Mercer : Hey, don't be so hard on yourself. We'll make a hero out of you yet.

• Kat : [passing Clark outside Tess' office]  Handsome.

  Tess Mercer : And a liar. He's hiding something.

  Kat : I'll have someone watch him.

  Tess Mercer : No. I'll keep an eye on this one personally.