Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (TV Series)

The Dad Who Came in from the Cold (1996)

Teri Hatcher: Lois Lane

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• Lois Lane : You're obsessing again.

  Clark Kent : Lois, Jimmy grew up without a father because his dad's work took over his life. I mean, the guy helped keep the free world together, but he couldn't do the same thing for his family.

  Lois Lane : And you think the same is going to be true for you and me, and our child?

  Clark Kent : Our child will barely be able to pick me out of a police line-up because he hardly recognizes me. Maybe I oughta learn something from Jack.

  Lois Lane : Well, I'll tell you what you could learn from Jack. Not all men are cut out to be fathers. It's not the job--it's the man, and piano-tuner or spy, Jack just wasn't ready for the responsibility of a family... and you are.

  Clark Kent : Trying to convince yourself?

  Lois Lane : No, Lunkhead, I'm trying to convince you. The very fact that we're having this conversation--that you care so much--proves it.

  Clark Kent : You are good... awesome.

  Lois Lane : Oh, true. Hug.

  Clark Kent : Lunkhead?

  Lois Lane : In the best sense of the word.

• Lois Lane : You won't believe what I got in the mail today--a flier from the Winky Tink Preschool. See, this store where I registered for wedding gifts sold my name... Now I'm getting bombarded with junk mail...

  Clark Kent : Preschool? We don't even get married for three more weeks.

  Lois Lane : Winky Tink says now's the time... They've got a five-year waiting list and they require a $200 deposit.

  Clark Kent : Do they also require a child?

  Lois Lane : Nope, just money.

  Clark Kent : You know... You know, that's something that we haven't talked very much about.

  Lois Lane : Money?

  Clark Kent : No, children. You think we'll make good parents?

  Lois Lane : Yeah, I guess so... when the time comes. I mean, you will be for sure, and... I'll probably catch on.

  [Kisses Clark] 

• Lois Lane : Are you obsessing? Because usually when I kiss you you are a little more focused.

• Clark Kent : It's just all this talk about having kids.

  Lois Lane : All what talk? I got one stupid brochure from the Winky-Tink School. Okay I'll tell you what. If I make it through the next two days alive we'll have a nice long talk.

  Clark Kent : It's just it's a big decision.

  Lois Lane : I know.

  Clark Kent : It's not like getting a dog.

  Lois Lane : Oy!

• Clark Kent : I scanned his wallet and I ran his ID through the computer at, uh, super speed. They basically lead to a guy who does not exist.

  Lois Lane : Well that doesn't necessarily mean anything.

  Clark Kent : Other than the fact that he's a complete fake.

  Lois Lane : Well there could be a lot of explanations.

  [Clark gives her a look] 

  Lois Lane : He's the heir to a small European monarchy and he wants to live out a simple life out of the spotlight.

  Clark Kent : Hmm.

  Lois Lane : Okay I'm reaching. But it doesn't necessarily mean he's a criminal, I mean talk about cynical.

  Clark Kent : Wait a minute, you are Lois Lane, incisive, tenacious newswoman and I'm the person who is always looking for the sunny side.

  Lois Lane : I've turned an emotional corner, sue me.

  Clark Kent : Uh-huh.

  Lois Lane : Look when a long gone father comes back into a child's life it's a chance for them both to forgive the past and move on. And maybe neither one of them are good at it, you know, but other people should just step aside and let them work it out because it's what they have both dreamed of for years.

  Clark Kent : Sounds like you're talking about you and your dad.

  Lois Lane : I just want this to work out for Jimmy.

  Clark Kent : So we shouldn't tell him about my suspicions until we know more.

  Lois Lane : That would be my suggestion.