- Hawkgirl: Well, that was pretty darn sloppy.
- Green Lantern: Sorry.
- Hawkgirl: Care to talk about it?
- Green Lantern: Running into Mason all these years... guess it got me thinking. Wondering about the choices I've made.
- Hawkgirl: The road not taken?
- Green Lantern: Maybe I could've been more like him. Wealthy, successful...
- Hawkgirl: [grinning] Engaged to a beautiful woman?
- Rex Mason: Working for an outfit like Stagg Enterprises does have its perks.
- Green Lantern: No kidding.
- Rex Mason: But so must wearing that ring. A big hero like you makes a fortune on the side, right?
- Green Lantern: Mmm... it doesn't work like that. I've hardly got more than the clothes on my back.
- Sapphire Stagg: [appearing] Well then, we simply must take you shopping.
- Green Lantern: I can't believe Mason did all this.
- Sapphire Stagg: He didn't mean to. I'm sure of it. Please, you're his friend. You have to help us. Find him before the police do.
- Green Lantern: I'll find him, I promise, even if I have to call in the whole Justice League.
- Green Lantern: Mase, where are you?
- Metamorpho: Right here.
- [blasting fire at him]
- Metamorpho: I knew you were jealous, but I never thought you'd go this far.
- Green Lantern: [dodging another blast of fire] I don't know what you're talking about.
- Metamorpho: No? See if this jogs your memory.
- [he fires clay projectiles, which Lantern blocks]
- Simon Stagg: [watching them fight from a nearby car] Are you getting this, Java? I want them to see what my creation can really do.
- Java: [seeing a mini-explosion] Whoa!
- Simon Stagg: It might even have military applications.
- Metamorpho: I won't let you take her from me.
- Green Lantern: Mase, you're making a big mistake.
- Metamorpho: No, you did. And it will be your last, old friend.
- Simon Stagg: You idiot! I told you not to let that case out of your sight.
- Java: Sorry, boss.
- Simon Stagg: Now it's going to cost me even more to cover up your connection to the crash. If this project fails, Stagg Enterprises will go bankrupt, and it'll be your fault.
- NTSB Inspector: Lord knows, if you hadn't slowed it down, this would have been a whole lot worse.
- Rex Mason: That's my pal, always saving the day.
- Green Lantern: I don't believe it. Rex Mason?
- Rex Mason: Hey, John. Still in uniform, I see; though it's not exactly standard Marine Corps issue.
- Green Lantern: I signed up with a new unit.
- Rex Mason: So I heard. Congratulations.
- Green Lantern: And what about you, Mase? Looks like you're not mucking in the trenches anymore.
- Rex Mason: Life's been good. We should catch up, if you're not too busy for an old pal.
- Green Lantern: Something you wanna tell me?
- Rex Mason: What do you mean?
- Green Lantern: That train lost control today because of unstable chemicals in the baggage car. It was a mutagen. Only someone working for a company like Stagg Enterprises could get their hands on that stuff.
- Rex Mason: You're crazy. Why would I take that kind of risk?
- Green Lantern: You always said you'd do anything to get ahead.
- Rex Mason: Do I detect a hint of jealousy?
- Green Lantern: Of you?
- Rex Mason: I've got nothing more to say.
- Green Lantern: I see.
- [putting a communicator on the table]
- Green Lantern: Call if you change your mind.
- Simon Stagg: Hello, precious. I came as fast as I could.
- Sapphire Stagg: Uh, thanks, Daddy.
- Simon Stagg: You said it was urgent. What's wrong?
- Rex Mason: That depends on your point of view.
- Simon Stagg: What are you doing here?
- Rex Mason: Giving notice.
- Simon Stagg: What?
- Rex Mason: I've accepted a job offer in Chicago.
- Sapphire Stagg: And I'm going with him.
- Simon Stagg: But you can't.
- Sapphire Stagg: Daddy, I'm not your little girl anymore.
- Rex Mason: Don't try to stop us, Simon.
- Simon Stagg: No. No, of course not. It's just such a shock. All I want, all I've ever wanted, is for you to be happy. Are you sure about this?
- Sapphire Stagg: Yes.
- Simon Stagg: Then go with my blessings.
- Sapphire Stagg: I'm glad you understand.
- Rex Mason: I'll clean out my desk tonight. No hard feelings... Dad?
- Green Lantern: You're dating the boss' daughter?
- Rex Mason: I told you this job had great perks.
- Sapphire Stagg: Only thing is, Daddy doesn't know yet.
- Green Lantern: You always did like living dangerously.
- Sapphire Stagg: I like a little danger, too. Don't you, Mr. Stewart?
- Green Lantern: I take it the old man wouldn't approve.
- Rex Mason: Nobody's good enough for Simon Stagg's little girl.
- Sapphire Stagg: [heading to the bathroom] He'd blow a gasket if he found out. I'm gonna dry off, but, uh, don't go away, 'kay?
- Rex Mason: Remember, I saw her first.
- Simon Stagg: Gentlemen, you have a problem.
- Mr. Braddock: It was an accident. There were no fatalities.
- Simon Stagg: You got lucky this time, Mr. Braddock. But because of unsafe conditions like this, the unions are demanding higher wages, and the insurance companies won't cover your risk. Luckily, I've got a solution.
- Mr. Braddock: Please enlighten us, Mr. Stagg.
- Simon Stagg: I call it Metamorpho. A chemically altered worker who will not merely survive in most hazardous environments, but will thrive in them.
- Mr. Braddock: Stagg, we need a practical solution, not some half-baked, computer-simulated fantasy.
- Simon Stagg: I assure you it's no fantasy. Stagg Industries has sunk a fortune into developing this.
- Mr. Braddock: Hogwash. I'll believe it when I see it, but not until then.
- Simon Stagg: [Braddock and the other executives leave] They want proof? I'll give them proof. All I need is a volunteer.
- Green Lantern: Any sign of Mason?
- Superman: Nothing yet.
- Green Lantern: Well, keep looking.
- Hawkgirl: [seeing a bank robbery in progress] That may have to wait. Look.
- Simon Stagg: Mason, thank heavens you weren't hurt. We'll sue that railroad for all they've got.
- Rex Mason: It wasn't their fault.
- Simon Stagg: What?
- Rex Mason: Simon, why was Java on that train?
- Simon Stagg: He was running an errand for me, that's all.
- Rex Mason: Was his errand picking up a load of illegal mutagens?
- Simon Stagg: Forget about it, Mason. It's yesterday's news.
- Rex Mason: I don't hear you denying it.
- Simon Stagg: Then hear this: stay out of it.
- Rex Mason: And if I don't?
- Simon Stagg: I made you, and I can just as easily unmake you. Understand?
- Java: Yeah, boss. I got 'em right here.
- Simon Stagg: Listen carefully, Java. It's important. I need those mutagen samples. Don't let them out of your sight.
- Train Attendant: More champagne, Mr. Mason?
- Rex Mason: Only if you'll join me.
- Train Attendant: Maybe when I'm off duty.
- Rex Mason: Now, that's service.
- Batman: I checked out that train you saved.
- Green Lantern: And?
- Batman: The crash was caused by a chemical. Someone was illegally carrying a mutagen compound.
- Green Lantern: I see. Thanks.
- Metamorpho: Metamorpho. Isn't that what you called your little project?
- Simon Stagg: Mason!
- Metamorpho: Well, you'll be happy to know it works like a charm. Behold the wonder of science.
- Simon Stagg: Honestly, I'm heartsick about this. We all are. It was a terrible accident.
- Metamorpho: It was no accident, Simon, and I want to know who's responsible.
- Simon Stagg: [he smashes a computer and the table it's on] Mason, don't!
- Metamorpho: [grabbing him by the throat] Tell me now!
- Simon Stagg: All right, all right. But remember, she had nothing to do with this.
- Metamorpho: [letting him go] What are you talking about?
- Simon Stagg: [giving him manilla folder] See for yourself.
- [opening it, Mason sees pictures of Sapphire and Green Lantern which, out context, could be construed that they're romantically involved]
- Metamorpho: [crumpling them and setting them on fire] I don't believe it!