Clark and Lana unwillingly attack Chloe on separate occasions after being hypnotized by subliminal e-mail messages. In other events, Lana grows suspicious of Adam after he reveals his unusually adept martial-arts skills.

Pete gets in over his head when he gets involved in illegal street racing using Kryptonite-fueled cars; Lana confronts Adam about his mysterious past; and Chloe continues to secretly investigate Adam's background.