Smallville 9.09 "Pandora"

The last episode of the first run of season 9 arrived much more quickly than I expected it to. Last season's "Bride" left the show at a great cliffhanger, and would "Pandora" create similar feelings of anticipation that will get fans through the 2 months of hiatus? I didn't think it would going in, but the end surprised me. Some mid-season talk thrown in with the episode review.

( Okay, Chloe, remember when we were 10 and I kicked you out of my clubhouse for spilling soda and you said you'd just build a cooler one? You win. )