Life In Smallville {3}

Chapter 13: Velocity

Liana's in Adam's room and shows a picture of Chad Nash to Adam, and he says, "They say everyone's got someone that looks like him." Liana says, "Chad Nash doesn't just look like you. Karate team, orchestra, computer club... All things that you just happen to be a master of. According to this article, you died five months ago of a rare liver disease. And suddenly you're standing right in front of me with a different name?" Adam says, "Who else have you shown it too?" Liana says, "No one." Adam says, "Are you sure?" Liana says, "Yes. Adam, tell me what's going on?" Adam says, "Liana, you can't tell anyone. You have to promise me you'll keep this a secret." Liana notices there's blood coming out of Adam's eye and softly says, "Adam, your eye." Adam goes to touch it and says, "It happens all the time. It's just a broken capillary." Liana says, "Adam, are you sure you're, okay?" Adam says, "It's nothing, I'm fine. Liana, listen, you have to promise me you're not gonna tell anyone about this, okay?" Liana says, "Adam." Adam says, "My life could depend on it. Please, promise me you won't say a word." Liana softly says, "I promise." Adam nods and opens the door for Liana, and she walks out.

The next day, Liana brings balloons to the hospital to see Mr. Kent and she goes over to see Clark. Liana says, "Hey, how's your dad?" Clark says, "He'll be better once we get him home. Look, I have to run. His room's right around the corner. He'll be happy to see you." As Clark walks away, Liana says, "Clark. Have you, by any chance, seen Adam?" Clark walks back to Liana and says, "Is everything alright?" Liana nods and softly smiles and says, "I just hope your dad likes the balloons. It was either these or the "get well" teddy bear." Clark softly smiles and says, "He'll love them. I'm gonna go." Liana softly says, "Bye." Later, Liana goes to see Adam. Liana knocks on his door and say, "Adam? Are you there?" Adam says, "Be right out." Liana says, "Adam? Are you okay?" Adam opens the door with a smile and says, "I'm fine." Liana says, "Adam, I kept my word. I didn't tell anyone about Chad Nash. But I think I deserve an explanation." Adam says, "Look, Liana... This is bigger than you realize. Whatever you know, just forget about it. For your own good." Liana says, "No, Adam, I can't do that. If you're gonna live here you're going to have to be honest with me." Adam walks up to Liana says, "You want the truth? I'll make it real clear to you. You tell anyone what you found out and you're gonna regret ever meeting me." Adam backs away from Liana and goes to his room and closes the door. Liana sighs slightly frightened by Adam.