Smallville (TV Series)

Crossfire (2009)

Erica Durance: Lois Lane

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• Lois Lane : You know how Clark and I have this side job hosting "Good Morning Metropolis"?

  Oliver Queen : Uh... Clark Kent's hosting morning television? I can't wait to watch him show me how to bake a cake.

  Lois Lane : Well, our first report does have some heat, but it's not about baking. They've set us both up for blind dates.

  Oliver Queen : [chuckles]  Clark's on a blind date? Talk about footage of a train wreck.

• Clark Kent : Let's see what you wrote. All right. Under "likes" you have the theater. You mean movie theater.

  Lois Lane : Details.

  Clark Kent : Favorite drinks, you have "bubbly". Yeah, if it comes in a six-pack.

  Lois Lane : I do like a six-pack.

  Clark Kent : There's nothing about monster trucks. You love monster-truck rallies.

  Lois Lane : This is morning television, Clark. Monster trucks are not gonna guarantee me a guy who will impress the home viewers.

  Clark Kent : There are a lot of things about you that would attract a lot of great guys.

  Lois Lane : Really? Like what?

  Clark Kent : Well... Uh...

  [Struggles] 

  Clark Kent : ... You're Lois.

  Lois Lane : Thanks, Clark, but I already filled out my name.

• Clark Kent : Lois?

  Lois Lane : Did you hear? The brilliant brass over at KZXP have decided to go with someone else for their morning show.

  Clark Kent : Lois.

  Lois Lane : After everything that happened, after Ollie and I almost got killed, guess who they've decided to go with.

  [showing him a print ad for "Good Morning, Metropolis" with Cat Grant, Clark's blind date] 

  Lois Lane : Apparently blondes test better with morning viewers.

  Clark Kent : Lois.

  Lois Lane : I'm sorry. I never should have tried out in the first place, or dragged you there with me, and I just...

  [he kisses her] 

• Lois Lane : What are these?

  Clark Kent : Release forms from KZXP. They want us to fill them out before we go on our dates.

  Clark Kent : I have to get a date before I can go on one, Clark. I'm still filling out my online profile.

  [Clark raises his eyebrow] 

  Clark Kent : If you want these mainframe matchmakers to pick a winner, you really have to be careful to choose just the right words.

  Clark Kent : I filled mine out in ten minutes this morning.

  Lois Lane : I guarantee you that's the only ten you're getting out of it.

• Lois Lane : Look, I appreciate you helping me audition. I'm still angry you didn't tell me how badly Oliver was doing. But you're here anyway, so please don't make me wish you weren't.

  Clark Kent : It's okay, Lois, just... you don't need to get all worked up like you usually do.

  Lois Lane : Well, excuse me, Mr. I'm Slow and Steady and Know What's Best For Everyone. This happens to be important to me. With newspapers on the endangered species list, news television is my one and only backup plan.

  Clark Kent : Don't you think you can be a little less dramatic with this whole thing?

  Lois Lane : You could be a little more passionate with this wole thing. But not you, not mild-mannered Clark Kent.

• Lois Lane : Do you even care if I get this job?

  Clark Kent : Of course I care. I bought a new tie.

  Lois Lane : Oh. Well, I bought a whole new outfit.

  Clark Kent : Yeah, you look great.

  Lois Lane : Don't do that.

  Clark Kent : Do what?

  Lois Lane : Don't you dare reassure me right now.

  Clark Kent : Lois... I'm only doing this for you. How else am I gonna get that second date?

  Lois Lane : Well, you should have thought about that before you stood me up the first time.

• TV Producer : What do you say you come in bright and early Monday morning and give it another whirl? You got the job. Congratulations.

  Lois Lane : Great. Ah!

  Clark Kent : [she hugs him in excitement]  I guess this means you forgive me.

  Lois Lane : Well, let's just say I won't forget about you when I go national.

• Lois Lane : I said I was your friend, and I meant it. I am not going to let you wander down any more dark alleys.

  Oliver Queen : Thank you. But you don't have to worry about me, Lois. I'm all about embracing life right now. I'm not trying to end it.

  Lois Lane : Good.

  Oliver Queen : You know what I mean? Trying to take the right kind of chances. And you, my friend, were definitely a chance worth taking.

• Lois Lane : Couldn't this heart-to-heart have waited until the cameras were off?

  Oliver Queen : No. I'm not hiding my feelings anymore, Lois. And I kind of figured by saying all that stuff with the cameras on, I can prove that to you.

  Lois Lane : I had no idea you still had such strong feelings.

  Oliver Queen : You know, I went to a really dark place, Lois. And I think it took going there and coming back to realize... you're the best part of my life.

  Lois Lane : I love you, Oliver. As a dear friend. Which is why I have to be totally honest with you.

  Oliver Queen : [understanding]  Clark.

  Lois Lane : Yes.

  Oliver Queen : Um...

  [clearing his throat] 

  Oliver Queen : Well, I'm happy you know what you want. I guess it just hurts knowing it's not me.

• Lois Lane : You got anything stronger?

  Waiter : Of course.

  Clark Kent : [in her earpiece]  Last thing you need is a drink, Lois.

  Lois Lane : Thanks, Clark. You sound like my mother on prom night.

• Lois Lane : How do I look?

  Clark Kent : If this were a prom, you'd be crowned queen. Your date's a lucky man.

  Lois Lane : Do I detect a note of jealousy from the notoriously nice Clark Kent? Careful my date doesn't hear you. He might just have to take you down.

  Clark Kent : [snickering to himself]  I'd like to see him try.

  Lois Lane : You know what they say. All's fair in love and war.

  Clark Kent : And what's it gonna be for us, Lois? Love or war?

  Lois Lane : Clark. Sounds like you're asking me out on another date.

  Clark Kent : If I was, would you say yes?

  Lois Lane : I'll tell you what I'd say.

  [surprised to see Oliver approaching] 

  Lois Lane : Oliver?

• Lois Lane : I need you to tell me my red flags.

  Oliver Queen : Red flags?

  Lois Lane : You know, anything about me that annoyed you while we were together. I bought a killer dress, I reserved the entire Ace of Clubs. But if I don't identify my deal-breakers, they're gonna cancel this date before it even gets to air.

  Oliver Queen : Well, call it selective memory or a short attention span, but I only remember the good things. Like how you used to, uh, brush your hair back when you were nervous, or... used to call out football players in your sleep.

  Mia Dearden : [entering from the steam room]  Thanks for the workout, Ollie, but time's up. Do you think you could pay me in smaller bills?

  Lois Lane : Nice towel, honey.

  [turning to Oliver] 

  Lois Lane : Where *will* she put the money?

  Oliver Queen : Um... see, see, the thing is, we were, were just sparring.

  Lois Lane : Don't worry, Ollie, I'm not here to judge. I just kinda hoped you'd spend more than one week clean before you got back in the gutter.

  Oliver Queen : Uh...

  Lois Lane : Sorry I interrupted your... sparring.

• Lois Lane : Wow, Smallville, talk about green. It's like your first day at the Daily Planet all over again.

  Clark Kent : Does this mean I'm about to hear Lois Lane's rules of online dating?

  Lois Lane : There really is only one rule when it comes to dating, Clark. Show up. Like after you ask someone to a monster truck rally, it's a good idea to show up to the date.

  Clark Kent : Maybe we should talk about this when we're not being taped.

  Lois Lane : Okay, Clark. Let's talk about something else. Like your online dating profile.

  Clark Kent : But that was supposed to be private.

  Lois Lane : Well, I'll give you this. You definitely were honest. But admitting that you grew up on a farm is either going to get you a date with a country mouse or a cougar looking for her next meal.

  Catherine Grant : Hi, Clark. Uh, I'm Catherine.

  Lois Lane : [seeing how gorgeous she is]  Or not.

• Catherine Grant : I've seen these blind date shows on television before, but I never actually thought I would... go on one. This isn't live, is it?

  Clark Kent : Uh, they're taping it to air at some other time.

  Lois Lane : [in his earpiece]  If you can't take the heat, sister, get out of the cafe.

  Clark Kent : Sorry, I have this, uh, really annoying ringing in my ear.

  Catherine Grant : Oh. I understand. I'm nervous, too. I-I can barely hear anything over my own heartbeat.

  Lois Lane : Oh, please.

  Clark Kent : Well, just try to treat this like any other date.

  Catherine Grant : That's the problem. I'm kind of busy, so I don't go on... dates much.

  Clark Kent : Well, what is it that keeps you so busy?

  Catherine Grant : Well, until recently, I was overseas...

  Lois Lane : [in a high-pitched mimicky voice]  Skiing in Switzerland, modeling in Milan.

  Catherine Grant : ...where I was working in the Peace Corps. But then I decided to come to Metropolis to take my PhD. I couldn't decide between sociology or social justice, so... I'm doing both.

  Lois Lane : Is she for real? Congratulations, Clark. You're dating Mother Teresa in six-inch heels.