Hudson, Eqinile, Pete and Chloe are all infected by bug-like creatures that burrow into the necks of those who get close enough. The bugs cause people to engage in extremely risky behavior. Meanwhile, Clark finally asks Lana on a date. This infuriates the jealous Chloe and Eqinile who both ask Clark that they both want him and kiss him in front of Lana. Pete and Hudson uses a red meteor rock to get Clark to join them in their adrenaline-rushing behavior. Chloe and Eqinile tries to seduce Clark, and the rock is incidentally removed, restoring Clark to his normal self. Clark and Kal'Elu Thandizo Moto manages to get all of their friends to the hospital, but Clark ruins his evening with Lana. Lex hires Dr. Frederick Walden, an expert in ancient glyphs, to try to translate the language found on the walls of the Kawatche Caves.
