In the season 1 finale of Smallville, young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) is trying to keep his powers a secret, and his comfortable, happy life is threatened. In the episodes leading up to the end of season 1, Clark balances using his powers with keeping up important relationships in his life. He has a close friendship with Lex Luther (Michael Rosenbaum) and is involved in a love triangle with Chloe Sullivan (Allison Mack) and Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk),