Superman & Lois (TV Series)

The Ties That Bind (2022)

Catherine Lough Haggquist: Dr. Faulkner

Quotes 

• Chrissy Beppo : I take it the inspector's here because of the earthquake?

  Dr. Faulkner : Yes, but as I explained to her, it wasn't caused by us.

  Lois Lane : Well, the last quake in Kansas was over 40 years ago and nowhere near the same magnitude.

  Dr. Faulkner : That's right, and I know mining is the leading cause of seismic activity in the heartland, but we haven't gone deep enough to cause something like that.

  Chrissy Beppo : Well, that's true, Doctor. However, the readings indicate that the epicenter started here. And it's not just the one quake. There have been multiple tremors.

  Dr. Faulkner : I'm aware. All I can say is we're trying to get to the bottom of it, literally.

• Lois Lane : Can you explain why Amertek hired an expert in mineralogy as its chief of operations?

  Dr. Faulkner : I have several degrees, but I'm mainly here as a geologist, which is quite normal in mining.

  Lois Lane : But you came to Amertek for this job specifically?

  Dr. Faulkner : Yes, that's right.

  Lois Lane : Because of the X-Kryptonite?

  Dr. Faulkner : Most people aren't aware of exactly what we're extracting, but it's no secret that Amertek was hired to clear these mines, as I'm sure you understand why that is.

  Chrissy Beppo : X-Kryptonite is what Morgan Edge used to give people powers.

  Lois Lane : It could be really dangerous in the wrong hands.

  Dr. Faulkner : Exactly. Amertek is doing a public service. But whether these mines are full of X-Kryptonite or not doesn't explain the seismic activity we're experiencing. And right now, that's my main concern.

  Inspector : [approaching]  Dr. Faulker?

  Dr. Faulkner : Just one second.

  [turning back to Lois and Chrissy] 

  Dr. Faulkner : Listen... I know you want to ease public fear, and I promise, as soon as I have more information, you'll be my first call. Okay?

  Chrissy Beppo : [Faulkner leaves]  Seems legit.

  Lois Lane : I need you to get ahold of a seismologist, figure out what's causing these tremors.

  Chrissy Beppo : Sure. What are you gonna do?

  Lois Lane : Talk to another source.

• Emergency Worker : We've been ordered to clear all personnel from the site.

  Dr. Faulkner : I'll be just a minute.

  [as the worker leaves, she dials a satellite phone] 

  Dr. Faulkner : You were right. Something came through. And it's even more powerful than we hoped.