Where was Chloe's dad?

[wendymeze]

This has been bugging me all season, but it seemed particularly grating tonight; where is Chloe's dad, Gabe?

There was a minor reference a few episodes ago to Chloe living in a one-room apartment now (implied with her dad), but he hasn't been shown or directly mentioned all season. That's fine and all, because there was never really a situation that warranted seeing him (besides the beginning of the season, when we should have found out what happened to him after the safehouse explosion). But tonight was his daughter's graduation... it seemed strange that they didn't even give us an obligatory 'crowd-reaction' shot of him cheering her on.

[RedPhoenix23]

Chloe's dad is with Lana's aunt and dad.

[wendymeze]

Originally posted by RedPhoenix23
Chloe's dad is with Lana's aunt and dad.
Maybe they can visit with Pete and Alicia while they're there...

[chlarklove]

Wendy I know what you mean. I was saying that a couple of days ago, how Gabe better be there, or make some mention of him... but like we'd actually get some logical continuity. :rolleyes:

What I was the most ticked about was that Chloe didn't even get to get her "diploma" (um, in the real world PTB, graduates don't get rolled up paper... they get hard cover folders and the actual diploma gets mailed to you) and make the walk. So yet again, she gets screwed out of enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime moment.

[Clarks Blue Eyed Angel]

Thank you, Wendy and Chlarklove!!!!!!!!!!

I was SO mad that A) Gabe was no where to be found. We should have seen him at graduation, and again while Chloe had her car packed up. Gabe has ALWAYS been displayed as a very loving, protective father of Chloe. No way he would have evacuated the city without making SURE that Chloe was with him, instead of going back into SV with Lois. That was just terrible writing. Even if they couldn't get the actor for the episode, he should have been mentioned, like "We have to hurry up because when my dad realizes I'm not right behind him in my car, he'll come back to look for me" or "thank goodness I convinced dad that graduation isn't important and that he should go into Metropolis today for that interview!" I mean, SOMETHING!!!! That was crap writing.

Also, I'm with you about Chloe's diploma. I was so ticked off when the military interrupted right before Chloe could get her diploma. I saw it as just another way for AlMiles to do what they do best: Kick Chloe in the crotch. Also, we had spoilers or it was mentioned in earlier episodes, whatever, that Chloe was validictorian. I was hoping to see at least a tiny bit of her speech, maybe with her making some reference to "fulfilling your potential" and how some people "are destined for greatness" while pausing for a meaningful glance at Clark. After everything that's happened with them this season, I thought that would have been highly appropriate, but instead, we see Clark and Chloe at graduation with Clark whining because Lana's not there, and then Clark pimping on stage and the military busting in before Chloe got her diploma (while her dad was nowhere to be found). Nice. You suck, tptb. ~Karie

[Sierra-san]

Originally posted by Clarks Blue Eyed Angel
Thank you, Wendy and Chlarklove!!!!!!!!!!

I was SO mad that A) Gabe was no where to be found. We should have seen him at graduation, and again while Chloe had her car packed up. Gabe has ALWAYS been displayed as a very loving, protective father of Chloe. No way he would have evacuated the city without making SURE that Chloe was with him, instead of going back into SV with Lois. That was just terrible writing. Even if they couldn't get the actor for the episode, he should have been mentioned, like "We have to hurry up because when my dad realizes I'm not right behind him in my car, he'll come back to look for me" or "thank goodness I convinced dad that graduation isn't important and that he should go into Metropolis today for that interview!" I mean, SOMETHING!!!! That was crap writing.

Also, I'm with you about Chloe's diploma. I was so ticked off when the military interrupted right before Chloe could get her diploma. I saw it as just another way for AlMiles to do what they do best: Kick Chloe in the crotch. Also, we had spoilers or it was mentioned in earlier episodes, whatever, that Chloe was validictorian. I was hoping to see at least a tiny bit of her speech, maybe with her making some reference to "fulfilling your potential" and how some people "are destined for greatness" while pausing for a meaningful glance at Clark. After everything that's happened with them this season, I thought that would have been highly appropriate, but instead, we see Clark and Chloe at graduation with Clark whining because Lana's not there, and then Clark pimping on stage and the military busting in before Chloe got her diploma (while her dad was nowhere to be found). Nice. You suck, tptb. ~Karie

Dang it, you always beat me to the punch! :D

I agree with you; I was really upset about the millitary coming just in time for Chloe to not get her diploma, and that her dad was mysteriously AWOL.

[chlarklove]

WORD.

Seriously. TPTB really hate Chloe.

Oh and what is with Chloe being Lana's protector and savior?? They're BARELY friends... I don't get it. It makes no sense.

Well, yeah it kinda does... Lana's safety and whereabouts are ALWAYS the MOST IMPORTANT thing on Smallville. :rolleyes:

[wendymeze]

Originally posted by chlarklove
Well, yeah it kinda does... Lana's safety and whereabouts are ALWAYS the MOST IMPORTANT thing on Smallville. :rolleyes:
I can't wait to see Clark seaching endlessly for her while his parents are slowly being crushed under the rubble of their house...

*barf*

[Sierra-san]

Originally posted by wendymeze
I can't wait to see Clark seaching endlessly for her while his parents are slowly being crushed under the rubble of their house...

*barf*

And you know, I see that happening.

[chlarklove]

Yeah, it kinda already did.

He was off searching for Lana while his parents were back at the farm packing.

Wow Clark, way to show where your priorities are.

At least he made sure Chloe and Lois both got out of the ceremony ok.

[MBCorp]

Yeah, I was kind of annoyed that Chloe didn't get her diploma.:(

[RedPhoenix23]

Lex is going to be freaking out and searching for Lana as well you know...

hahaha!! Lexana Lives!!!!!

[MsSullivan]

exactly!! chloe should have gotten her diploma before the military came in

[Ranger]

As long as there is Lexana hopefully they're won't be CLana.

[MBCorp]

Originally posted by Ranger
As long as there is Lexana hopefully they're won't be CLana.

Why do people keep saying that there was Lexana? There wasn't any Lexana. It was obvious that Lex was using Lana and Lana sure as heck isn't going to ever trust him again.

[wendymeze]

Originally posted by Ranger
As long as there is Lexana hopefully they're won't be CLana.
That's a hard bargain. Lexana would also hopefully mean Chlark; however, as evil as he is, I'm not sure Lex deserves to have Lana inflicted on him...

[RedPhoenix23]

Originally posted by MBCorp
Why do people keep saying that there was Lexana? There wasn't any Lexana. It was obvious that Lex was using Lana and Lana sure as heck isn't going to ever trust him again.

someone is in denial:D .........

Don't hurt me! I bruise easy!!!

[MBCorp]

Originally posted by wendymeze
That's a hard bargain. Lexana would also hopefully mean Chlark; however, as evil as he is, I'm not sure Lex deserves to have Lana inflicted on him...

Lex may be evil but my god he doesn't deserve that! I'm just shocked that people would want a great character like Lex to be bogged down with Lana just so they can get Clark and Chloe together. Poor Lex.:( Don't doom him to this miserable fate...

[wendymeze]

Originally posted by MBCorp
Lex may be evil but my god he doesn't deserve that! I'm just shocked that people would want a great character like Lex to be bogged down with Lana just so they can get Clark and Chloe together. Poor Lex.:( Don't doom him to this miserable fate...
I have a solution. Lana and Lois should elope together on a 'very special episode' of Smallville, thus eliminating the show's two biggest annoyances in one fell swoop.

[~*Lois & Clark Fan*~]

Originally posted by chlarklove
Wendy I know what you mean. I was saying that a couple of days ago, how Gabe better be there, or make some mention of him... but like we'd actually get some logical continuity. :rolleyes:

What I was the most ticked about was that Chloe didn't even get to get her "diploma" (um, in the real world PTB, graduates don't get rolled up paper... they get hard cover folders and the actual diploma gets mailed to you) and make the walk. So yet again, she gets screwed out of enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime moment.

Actually when I got mine it was rolled up, mine was never mailed to me, each school is different ;)

But yeah where was Gabe :(

[RedPhoenix23]

Shouldn't Nell been there, too?

[chlarklove]

:lol: Wendy... that's the best idea I've heard in a LONG time!



Originally posted by ~*Lois & Clark Fan*~
Actually when I got mine it was rolled up, mine was never mailed to me, each school is different ;)

But yeah where was Gabe :(


:lol: Really? That's odd, just about every HS I've heard of they've gotten their diplomas in the mail. *shrugs* Oh well. Heh.

[~*Lois & Clark Fan*~]

Originally posted by chlarklove
:lol: Wendy... that's the best idea I've heard in a LONG time!





:lol: Really? That's odd, just about every HS I've heard of they've gotten their diplomas in the mail. *shrugs* Oh well. Heh.

Well I live in a small town, it's actually considered a village :lol: Yeah ours was rolled up with a ribbon tied around it. :)

[wendymeze]

Originally posted by chlarklove
:lol: Really? That's odd, just about every HS I've heard of they've gotten their diplomas in the mail. *shrugs* Oh well. Heh.
Mine was rolled up, as well. It was just a blank piece of paper, though. They mailed our real diplomas later.

[~*Lois & Clark Fan*~]

Originally posted by wendymeze
Mine was rolled up, as well. It was just a blank piece of paper, though. They mailed our real diplomas later.

Mine was the real thing, probably cause to mail it would be a waste since ours is such a small town :lol:

[chlarklove]

That is so strange. We got these hard cover leather folders to put our mailed diplomas in so they don't get ruined... they were really nice.

Back on topic now... I doubt Gabe will ever be mentioned again. Just like Nell, Pete, Alicia, Henry Small etc... hello PTB, we'd like some continuity please.

[~*Lois & Clark Fan*~]

Yep he'll probably never be mentioned again :( I liked Gabe, would love to see Lois interact with her uncle somewhat that would have been nice :(

[wendymeze]

Originally posted by chlarklove
Back on topic now... I doubt Gabe will ever be mentioned again. Just like Nell, Pete, Alicia, Henry Small etc... hello PTB, we'd like some continuity please.
Possibly they'll mention him, but inexplicably change his name because the writers forgot what it originally was.

I anticipate a heartwarming premiere where Chloe gets a tearful sendoff to college from her father, Lorenzo, who is a marine biologist...

[Ranger]

Originally posted by MBCorp
Lex may be evil but my god he doesn't deserve that! I'm just shocked that people would want a great character like Lex to be bogged down with Lana just so they can get Clark and Chloe together. Poor Lex.:( Don't doom him to this miserable fate...

I think that Lexana will be more Lex lusting after Lana and sabotaging any other love intrest she has *cough cough* Jason* cough cough* while Lana wants nothing to do with Lex. I think it would be a step down from the Lex character however I don't think that just because Lex lusts after Lana that Clark and Lana won't still have the hots for each other. So dispite my misgivings Clana will continue regardless of feelings Lex has for Lana.

[MBCorp]

Originally posted by Ranger
I think that Lexana will be more Lex lusting after Lana and sabotaging any other love intrest she has *cough cough* Jason* cough cough* while Lana wants nothing to do with Lex. I think it would be a step down from the Lex character however I don't think that just because Lex lusts after Lana that Clark and Lana won't still have the hots for each other. So dispite my misgivings Clana will continue regardless of feelings Lex has for Lana.

See, I really hate that scenario you've thought up. It makes Lex seem so petty and smallminded.:( I would absolutely hate to see this next season. Talk about diminishing a great character just so Al and Miles can get their Lana-worship kicks.

[Ranger]

I don't disagree with you MB I love the Lex character. One of those reasons was he was the most complicated and dynamic character on the show. But if Lex has totally gone evil then I think the only dynamic change left for him is the romantic one. Making him more evil is just stupid. Of course so is reducing him to Clarks favorite sport of Lana Lusting.

[Clarks Blue Eyed Angel]

Originally posted by wendymeze
Possibly they'll mention him, but inexplicably change his name because the writers forgot what it originally was.

I anticipate a heartwarming premiere where Chloe gets a tearful sendoff to college from her father, Lorenzo, who is a marine biologist...

:rotfl:
:rotfl:
:rotfl:

Yeah, that sounds like something idiodic that TPTB would do. BTW, I got my diploma actually at graduation, inside a leather folder with the name of my school engraved on the outside. It was nice :)

And I also wondered, for a few weeks now, about Nell and Henry attending graduation. I figured that TPTB would be retarded and not include or mention them. (So stupid... surely Nell would drive down from Metropolis to attend the graduation of her adopted daughter). But, I saw this coming a mile away. But I NEVER thought they'd cut Gabe out, that's just retarded. Does anyone know if the actor is doing something else right now that prevents him from being on SV? Or maybe he grew attached to his TV daughter, Allison Mack, and got fed up with how her character gets kicked in the teeth every episode, and went on a protest of the show? Hmmm...

I hope he's back next season. He's my second favorite character on this show. Isn't it sad that a small, bit actor who only appears sporadically, is nearer and dearer to my heart than a lot of the major characters?

[wendymeze]

Originally posted by MBCorp
See, I really hate that scenario you've thought up. It makes Lex seem so petty and smallminded.:( I would absolutely hate to see this next season. Talk about diminishing a great character just so Al and Miles can get their Lana-worship kicks.
I agree. One of the reasons why I (and I imagine many others) dislike Lana so much is because of the affect she's had on Clark. Basically, he is portrayed as a complete toolbox when it comes to her, and usually comes off like a shallow idiot because of it. And I hate that, because I adore Clark.

When he's alone or interacting with other characters, Clark is noble, intelligent, and kind. When he's around Lana (or thinking of Lana, or dreaming of Lana, or being chewed out by Lana...), he's a moron. It's irritating in a way that I can't accurately describe and I'd hate to see the same character assassination happen to Lex.

[MBCorp]

Oh, yes, I definitely agree that Lana brings out the worst in Clark. I would also hate to see this happen to Lex, especially since he does give off a 'dirty old man' vibe sometimes around her. I just don't understand why every guy has to love and cherish Lana, it's so tiresome.:(

[Clarks Blue Eyed Angel]

*Agrees with Wendy 100%*

I hate the idea that the future Superman, who in this reality is the most noble of all, acts so shallow, selfish, and pretty much every other word you can think of for a bad character flaw, all over this little girl. I mean, once again let me bring up a point that makes me crazy.... Clark was upset when Whitney returned unharmed (seemingly) after being MIA, because it meant his chance with Lana was gone. I mean really, do you see the future Supes acting that childish? I don't care that he's young and immature and hasn't grown into who he will be yet... that's a d***ish way for anyone to react, and I've always expected better from someone who is going to grow up to be my childhood hero! ~Karie

[wendymeze]

Originally posted by Clarks Blue Eyed Angel
*Agrees with Wendy 100%*

I hate the idea that the future Superman, who in this reality is the most noble of all, acts so shallow, selfish, and pretty much every other word you can think of for a bad character flaw, all over this little girl. I mean, once again let me bring up a point that makes me crazy.... Clark was upset when Whitney returned unharmed (seemingly) after being MIA, because it meant his chance with Lana was gone. I mean really, do you see the future Supes acting that childish? I don't care that he's young and immature and hasn't grown into who he will be yet... that's a d***ish way for anyone to react, and I've always expected better from someone who is going to grow up to be my childhood hero! ~Karie
That is a perfect example.

And she's given him such a complex about 'the secrets and the lies! *gasp*' that now he feels like he can't have a normal relationship with anyone. She's like a diabolical vacuum where all logic is sucked away, never to be seen again...

[Sierra-san]

Originally posted by wendymeze
That is a perfect example.

And she's given him such a complex about 'the secrets and the lies! *gasp*' that now he feels like he can't have a normal relationship with anyone. She's like a diabolical vacuum where all logic is sucked away, never to be seen again...

Wendy, never has there been truer words.

[Ranger]

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[twelfthnight1]

Originally posted by wendymeze
This has been bugging me all season, but it seemed particularly grating tonight; where is Chloe's dad, Gabe?

There was a minor reference a few episodes ago to Chloe living in a one-room apartment now (implied with her dad), but he hasn't been shown or directly mentioned all season. That's fine and all, because there was never really a situation that warranted seeing him (besides the beginning of the season, when we should have found out what happened to him after the safehouse explosion). But tonight was his daughter's graduation... it seemed strange that they didn't even give us an obligatory 'crowd-reaction' shot of him cheering her on.

I know, I wondered about that too. That was perhaps the only time during the episode that I was distracted because I was like you, like, where is Chloe's dad? I thought for sure they'd have her at least mention him. When they were evacuating the graduation ceremony, I thought she'd go looking for her father, *sigh*.

[Bwookie]

He was in the trunk. Of Chloe's VW bug.

The stuffed cow takes priority.

[wendymeze]

Originally posted by twelfthnight1
I know, I wondered about that too. That was perhaps the only time during the episode that I was distracted because I was like you, like, where is Chloe's dad? I thought for sure they'd have her at least mention him. When they were evacuating the graduation ceremony, I thought she'd go looking for her father, *sigh*.
It's obvious that there must have been meteor rocks at the site of the safehouse explosion. The effects of the radiation shrunk Chloe's dad, and now she carries him around in her pocket. Sometimes he knits tiny mittens...

[Sierra-san]

Originally posted by Bwookie
He was in the trunk. Of Chloe's VW bug.

The stuffed cow takes priority.

:rotfl: :rotfl:

Yes, they can't forget the all-important stuffed cow!

[Yuui]

AlMiles don't need no stinkin' continuity!

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Yes, it does seem a bit odd. However, I have come to expect certain logical situations to be left unattended to by the PTB.

I also did not see any Lexana. However, I did see Lex touch her lovingly, but to no positive response by Lana. Awkward scenes does not a Lexana make.

[Hyde]

Originally posted by wendymeze
Maybe they can visit with Pete and Alicia while they're there...

Alicia ist mausetot.

[4EverSmallville]

When was the last time anyone's even seen Chloe's dad? I think it was in Gone when we heard of Chloe's escape and we see a flashback of her and, was his name Gabe?, going down a staircase.

[Ranger]

Yeah, I mean you never saw him again after the tunnel. Chloe also seemed to forget him as well. When was the last time she mentioned her dad?

[wendymeze]

In honor of this thread...

http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1132366#post1132366

[Angel2]

I think Allison would have loved to interact with him more, they should have brought him back! Chloe was graduating! They couldn't even bring him back for that!

[M.D.]

:rotfl: That was soooooo awesome wendy!

[Liriel]

Originally posted by chlarklove
That is so strange. We got these hard cover leather folders to put our mailed diplomas in so they don't get ruined... they were really nice.

Back on topic now... I doubt Gabe will ever be mentioned again. Just like Nell, Pete, Alicia, Henry Small etc... hello PTB, we'd like some continuity please.

We got hard leather covers too, but our diplomas were really in them. The teachers told us before the ceremony "if you get someone else's wait until after the ceremony and then give them theirs/find yours."

[Daydreamer]

Sadly, I didn't kind that much about Nell or Dean coming back for graduation.


But I would have loved to seen Pete if his new school's graduation was on a different day. I really wanted to see Gabe. I Chloe and Gabe have been through so much together. Think about it. The problems with her mother, the move to Smallville, the employee buy out, the Lionel situation. This is a relationship that should have been played out on screen.

I agree with whoever said that they find themselves liking some of the minor characters. But then we never see them again. Why couldnt they have a regular gallery of recurring guest stars. That would have been so much fun.

At my graduation we got the fake rolled up ribbon paper diplomas on stage. But after the ceramony we went to another area to get the real leather bonded diplomas. So, every school does it differently.

[BULLITT]

He's busy with Apu at the Kwiki Mart

[umm]

I was realy sad for Chloe, when I saw that her dad wasn´t there! They should have let him be there! It was Chloe´s graduation ceremony after all!
I gues, that´s just yet another example of how Chloe always gets shafted in some or the other way!

[Daydreamer]

I forgot all about Henry Small well I never cared about him anyway. But you know who else is missing in action Grandpa Clark. I know him and Jonathan had their problems but this is his grandson's graduation after all.

[SmallTownSuperHero]

wendymeze, you said that Gabe, Lana's aunt and her boyfriend/new husband could visit with Pete and Alicia while they were off whereever...

Sorry to break it to you. Alicia's dead, not just in another place, like Pete, Lana's aunt and Uncle, and the Smalls. And we don't know what happened to Gabe. But, Alicia was shown dead. She's gone, sorry.

She won't be mentioned again because of the emotional trauma it would cause Clark.

You know, "Who?! OMG, did I forget someone important again!?!?"

[Clarks Blue Eyed Angel]

Maybe this will help us find him....

[Ranger]

lol that is funny

[ms.c.]

Wendy - those captures are hilarious!!!!

[M.D.]

Orange Alert!

[Jephael]

Originally posted by chlarklove
what is with Chloe being Lana's protector and savior?? They're BARELY friends... I don't get it. It makes no sense.

Hey, they became pretty close last year. Ever watch the carnival scene in "Magnetic"? They're practically buddies there!

[Daydreamer]

Originally posted by Clarks Blue Eyed Angel
Maybe this will help us find him....


:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: LOL! that'so funny. We need that for a bunch of other forgotten characters.

[Superdan13]

Yer

[SmallTownSuperHero]

You know, they could have them all appear on Jensen's new show. It is about the supernatural... he could take a trip to "Smallville's Forgotten" Realm.