1.07 - Craving

There is a job fair at SHS and Chloe finds out that the Daily Planet only accepts four high school internships. When Clark reminds her that Lex is willing to get her a job at the Inquisitor, Chloe protests - "No. I'm interning at the Planet, I don't care if it's delivering coffee to the classified department." Pete tells her to try again when she goes to the journalism conference; only Clark forgot to buy the tickets. Chloe is frustrated that Clark's not willing to spend non-school time around her any more and tells him that while "most men are from Mars, [he's] from some distant planet [she's] never even heard of."

Justin Gains, former Torch cartoonist, shows up back at SHS and tells her he probably won't becoming back to the paper. Chloe tells him that she's re-adjusting her priorities as well and agrees to go out for coffee with him fresh off her fight with Clark.

Is there a reason you're here so early or do you just enjoy busting my chops?

Chloe pulls Clark into her investigation of a mutilated deer on the high way after admitting that she likes to "bust [his] chops" and promises to help him pick out Lana's birthday present.

She mocks Clark's excuse to use the restroom to get into the building. When Chloe's back is turned, he breaks the lock on the door so they can both investigate. Chloe takes pictures of the de-fatted animal and checks out the report on it.

Lex has been following the Torch and, after working with his plant manager Gabe Sullivan, (Chloe's dad) he checks it out. He notes the Wall with interest (as well as Chloe's cleavage) and notes that it's nice to see someone who doesn't blame LuthorCorp for all of Smallville's problems. Chloe and Clark offer that a Dr. Steven Hamilton might offer more help about the meteorites. He offers to help her get a job at the Inquisitor for the summer if she wants it.