- Martha Kent: [seeing how Clark has bonded with Maddie] The way you are with her, your dad would be so proud.
- Maddie Van Horn: Clark, did you ever meet your real dad?
- Clark Kent: Sort of.
- Maddie Van Horn: Is he bad like mine?
- Clark Kent: Maybe worse. But just because he gave me life doesn't mean I'm anything like him. See, the thing is, Maddie, anyone can be a father. But it takes someone very special to be a dad. I wish you could have met the man who raised me; he was my real dad. He would have liked you a lot.
- Clark Kent: Go ahead, Maddie. There's nothing to be scared about.
- Maddie Van Horn: Yes, there is. You won't be with me. I'll have no one to talk to.
- Clark Kent: That's not true. Maddie, your grandmother can't wait to talk to you. She wants to hear every word you have to say.
- Maddie Van Horn: What about my powers? What if I can't control them?
- Clark Kent: But you can, Maddie. I've seen you. Just like you did in the barn, remember? But I tell you what: if you ever feel like you're gonna lose control, all you have to do is pick up the phone. You call me, I'll be right there to talk you through it, okay?
- Maddie Van Horn: I already miss you, Clark.
- Clark Kent: [she hugs him] I miss you, too.
- Chloe Sullivan: I know your moral compass has a tendency to veer off course, but taking advantage of Lana when she's at her most vulnerable? It's despicable.
- Lex Luthor: I think your reporter's eye is getting a little cloudy. You're starting to see things that aren't there.
- Chloe Sullivan: I don't have to work for the DWP to know that there was enough electricity in that room to light up the entire state of Kansas.
- Lex Luthor: It's interesting how perceptive you are about affairs of the heart, considering you've never actually been in a serious relationship.
- Chloe Sullivan: Do you really think that Lana would be remotely interested in you if she wasn't swept up in her own emotional tornado? I mean, honestly.
- Lex Luthor: I appreciate you looking out for your friend. I'd do the same, but your concern is unwarranted. We're friends, nothing more.
- Chloe Sullivan: Lex, I know you're used to getting whatever you want without even thinking about the consequences. But I promise you, if you hurt my friend, there will be a consequence. And you're looking at her.
- Martha Kent: Since you're gonna be bedridden for a few days, I brought you some stuff to read.
- Lois Lane: Thank you.
- Martha Kent: The Chief of Staff for a state senator needs to be fully informed on all sides of the issues.
- Lois Lane: Wait a minute. You want me to be your Chief of Staff?
- Clark Kent: Mom, uh... are you sure you don't wanna think this through?
- Clark Kent: Hey, Maddie, what you drawing?
- [no response from Maddie]
- Clark Kent: You're quite the artist, aren't you?
- [still no response]
- Clark Kent: You know, I'm an artist too. What, you don't believe me? All right, well, I'll just have to prove it to you then. Now, prepare yourself, because this is gonna be a self-portrait. You might not be able to tell the difference between this and an actual photograph.
- [shows Maddie his drawing of himself, which proves to be only a line drawing, comparing it to himself to get a reaction. Clark smiles, and Maddie finally smiles back, carefully]