I'd risk my own life, but I'd kill to protect my son.  - Lionel to Lois

On this Friday's "Scion," Lionel has an important lesson to teach. It involves Lois and Conner and what it means to be a Luthor. Check the following sneak peek at the episode to see what we mean and let's all hope this installment of Smallville jumps over the low bar set by "Fortune."

Seriously, that installment sucked.

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