Originally aired March 19, 2009
Written by Turi Meyer & Al Septien
Directed by Kevin Fair
Clark accompanies Tess on a flight to another city, but when the plane is hit with turbulence, he has to find a way to save himself and Tess without exposing his powers. Jimmy becomes highly suspicious of Davis.
Tropes present in the episode:
- Batman Gambit: It's revealed that Tess pulled one on Clark to get him to reveal his powers to her.
- Bullying a Dragon: Jimmy does this to Davis, though he remains ignorant of Davis's true nature.
- Event Title: The title refers to Chloe and Jimmy's relationship becoming strained, and to Clark and Tess experiencing a literal example aboard the LuthorCorp jet.
- Morality Pet: Chloe becomes this to Davis. As Davis starts to transform into Doomsday, Chloe puts her hand on his shoulder and the transformation reverses.
- Rage Quit: Jimmy angrily quits the Daily Planet, snatching off his press pass as he barges into Tess' office and leaves a file on Davis on Tess' desk.
- What the Hell, Hero?: Jimmy gives one to Chloe for taking someone else's side over him.Jimmy: Davis came after me, and I was protecting myself. But you don't believe me. You'd rather believe anyone else but me.Chloe: People are watching us. Can we talk about this at home?Jimmy: Home? We have no home, Chloe.Chloe: Okay, you still have a lot of drugs in your system, and—Jimmy: No. No, no, no. My mind has never been so clear. I have put up with years of your taking someone else's side over mine. First Clark, and then Davis? Look, I realize now that you just don't trust me. You never have.Chloe: Of course I trust you, Jimmy. I trust you with my whole heart. I'm your wife.Jimmy: And that's what I don't understand. Why the hell did you even marry me?!
