METROPOLIS, 2015

Industrialist billionaire Lex Luthor folded his arms.

"I own most of this town, Superman. I have a paramount, cutting-edge security force deputized by the city. Your services are not necessary."

He then shrugged.

"So for God's sake, Clark, take Christmas off. You're beginning to get as bad as my father. And tell Lois not so much nutmeg in the egg nog. I'll be by about 7ish."

 Superman smiled at his friend.

"I'll be waiting, Luthor. I'll be waiting."