Lana: I’m sorry to bother you with this, but I didn’t know where else to turn.
Lex: It’s all right, Lana. I trust your instincts. Look, if you’re nervous about Adam, I’m sure it’s with good reason. Is there anything concrete you can tell me?
Lana: No, not really. Um… just the journal that I told you about and his attitude.
Lex: Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it.
Lana: Lex, I looked into tenant laws, and it can take up to six months to get him out. And I’m not willing to wait that long.
Lex: Believe me, there are definitely ways of getting rid of someone a lot faster than that.

LANA: As much as I appreciate the grand gestures, you could’ve just stopped by the Talon and said hello.
LEX: Yeah, well, the grand gestures have always come easier.

“What’s wrong?”

Lex: Nice outfit.
Lana: It goes with the community service. Which is getting off easy after what I did. Lex, thanks for all your help.
Lex: What good are lawyers if they can’t jump through hoops? Any word on your friend Seth?
Lana: He’s still in a coma. Uh, they don’t know what he’ll remember if and when he ever wakes up. Lex, I’m sorry I let you down. I can’t defend my behavior, magnetism or no magnetism. But I’d really like my job at the Talon back.
Lex:  Done. I’m serious. The place needs you. And I make a lousy latte.
Lana:  Lex…
Lex: Lana, I did a lot worse things than steal a sports car when I was your age, and I’m the last guy to criticize someone for falling for the wrong person.  But I’m sure the right guy is out there.

LANA: I can’t even get the bag to move. I don’t see how I’m supposed to take on a guy who’s twice my size.
LEX: Lana, getting the upper hand isn’t about size. It’s about decisiveness and speed. You have to commit. Look, right now you’re only putting part of yourself into it. If you want to effective, you have to put your whole body into it. Okay?
LANA: Okay.
LEX: There you go. That’s it. Now channel all your anger.
LANA: Some of us aren’t as angry as you are, Lex.
LEX: Of course not. I mean, what’s to be angry about? Hmm? It’s not like a bunch of frat boys came into your own place and harassed you. It’s not like you felt helpless when that guy shoved you. And I know it doesn’t make you mad that you needed Clark Kent to save you again… Better.

Lex: Looks like we’ve been abandoned. 
Lana: Story of my life. 

I’m sorry about the whole budget thing. I know that you only overspend because you want the best for us, and that’s part of why I love you so much.

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Breakfast!

Lex: You’re not impressing anyone with the attitude, Lana. You’re talking to someone who set the bar for adolescent rebellion.
Lana: That’s right. I hear you were quite the bad boy before you joined us here in Smallville.
Lex: It’s nothing I’m proud of.
Lana: Please. You don’t really care about the Talon. You only invested because I asked you to. Now why would you go and do a thing like that? Hmm? The Luthors are famous for their ulterior motives. So tell me, Lex. Was it really about profit?
Lex: I’m not sure what this is, but it isn’t you, Lana. Are you feeling okay?
Lana: Actually, I’m a little nervous. I might need some guidance. You know, from someone with a little more experience. What do you say, boss?

(x) Kristin Kreuk & Michael Rosenbaum → “A Time For Heroes” Celebrity Carnival benefiting Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation