"Put her down." Came a firm, even command from behind him. Someone had clearly heard the screaming. Clark might have been able to knock him out of the way and catch the woman, and get her to safety, but he has no idea what this man is capable of, so he decided against the risk.

"Everything's going to be alright, ma'am." Clark said calmly, to try and reassure the terrified woman dangling over the edge of a pier.