Chloe confronts Clark in the Talon; he hadn't written or submitted his piece on the debate team causing her to have a hole in the issue that she had to fill with the lunch menu enlarged. She says she doesn't blame Lana, but Clark's inability to manage his time or come through on his promises. Chloe says that she's never a priority, "just a back up plan" and in response to the claim, Clark quits.
Lex threatens Lionel for information using an article Chloe wrote on mysterious transport vans from LuthorCorp that are continually being hijacked. Lionel doesn't give Lex any answers, just studies Chloe's article.
