Smallville, Season 10

Chloe Sullivan:
You know, who would have thought there would have been a day when heroes need this much protection?

Martha Kent:
It's nothing new. A long time ago, Jonathan and I realized Clark wasn't just our blessing. Someday we'd have to share him with the world. Protecting him suddenly became a much bigger responsibility.

Chloe Sullivan:
That explains why the Red Queen eventually entered the game.

Martha Kent:
I've been watching you, too. I know you took over where Waller left off, but why did you leave Clark's side in the first place?

Chloe Sullivan:
Same reason you did. It turns out there's a very fine line between being protective and being overprotective.

Martha Kent:
We both needed to leave for Clark to stand up on his own. But maybe we stepped away too far.

Chloe Sullivan:
Mrs. Kent, I never stopped watching his back.

Martha Kent:
Clark needs you as much as the world needs him. You're part of this family, Chloe.

Chloe Sullivan:
You know, growing up, I never really had much of a mother figure to look up to -- until I met you. You really taught me what it meant to take care of the people that I love.

Martha Kent:
And as Clark's oldest friend, I can't think of anyone better to watch over him.