The film opens with the logos before fading into a dark house.
Dad:"Goodnight, Sarah, I'll see you in the morning."
The Dad leaves his daughter's room and goes to his own room. His wife and him fall asleep when a crashing sound can be heard.
Dad:"Honey, grab the baby and hide. I'll see what it is."
The Dad sneaks into his daughter's room.
Dad:"Where's your cell phone?"
Sarah:"Why?"
Dad:"Someone's in the house and the phones are downstairs."
Sarah:"It's in my bag."
The Dad rifles through the bag to find the cell phone. He hands it to Sarah.
Dad:"Sarah, I want you to hide under your bed and call 9-1-1."
Sarah:"Where are you going, Daddy?"
Dad:"I'm going to tell him to leave."
He pulls a gun out of his pocket as he says this. The camera jumps downstairs to show him coming downstairs. As he walks into the kitchen to find their Dog next to a knocked over bowl. Suddenly, Zsasz jumps out of the closet and stabs the Father to death. The camera changes to the mother and baby hiding in the washroom. We hear the door open and the camera cuts to the little girl under her bed. Screams can be heard from the other room before they stop abruptly.
Operator:"Hello, this is 9-1-1 what is your emergency?"
Sarah:"There's someone in my house."
Operator:"Stay calm, what is your address?"
Sarah:"1400 Saratoga Crescent. Please help me."
Operator:"It's okay, honey. Stay calm, the officers are on their way."
Suddenly, there is a scream that stops abruptly as well.
Operator:"Excuse me, are you still there?"
The line goes dead and it cuts back to the house where we see a hand use a knife to make a cut into a man's arm.
The camera then cuts to the outside of city hall. The DA is giving a speech.
Finch:"Thank you, Gotham. I am here today to discuss with you the problems that our city faces ever day. Crime, poverty and corruption plague this city. Mob Bosses fill the streets and fight out turf wars in our once great city. How did we become-"
A bullet pierces his heart.
Finch:"This?"
He slumps to the ground, dead. The camera shows us Deadshot is the one that killed him. He picks up his rifle and leaves the high rise he is on.
The camera cuts to the inside of a seedy casino. Victor Zsasz walks inside and sits at a table across from a man covering who's face is hidden behind a menu.
Zsasz:"What is this all for?"
Black Mask:"I have heard of your work."
Black Mask lowers the menu so his face (Under the mask of course) can be seen.
Black Mask:"And I am impressed."
Zsasz:"What do you mean?"
Black Mask:"Come now, Victor, your work is impressive."
Zsasz:"How did you know it was me?"
Black Mask:"I know lots, Victor. I have people who tell me things. They told me of your work, I was impressed. You see, the so-called criminal no longer is no longer relegated to the shadows. He walks openly in the daylight and takes what he wants. The innocent cower behind locks that won't save them. Best of all, those loyal to me have nothing to fear from the police or Batman."
Zsasz:"What about Falcone?"
Black Mask:"Let's just say, I don't think that Falcone will be a problem much longer."
Zsasz:"And what's my piece of all this?"
Black Mask:"Whatever you like, Victor. A fearsome reputation is fine and most thugs would be fine with that. But I sense in you the seeds of greatness. Do you have a dream, Victor? Is there something big that you have always wanted to do?"
Zsasz:"I like to make people feel pain."
Black Mask:"I know. A cut here, a slice there. Not bad for a start. But what if you could hurt lots of people at once? What if you could make them hurt themselves?"
Zsasz:"What? How...?"
Black Mask:"That's for you to decide, my friend. You're the dreamer and I facilitate them. In the briefcase, there is enough money to make any dark fantasy that is screaming in your brain into a reality."
A briefcase is placed on the table in front of him and he pops it open to see all the money.
Black Mask:"Answer them, Victor."
Zsasz:"Mask, I don't even know where to start."
Black Mask:"Perhaps a change of attire, they say the clothes make the man."
Deadshot walks up to the table.
Black Mask:"And if you don't mind Victor, I have to speak with someone else."
Zsasz:"Oh, yes, of course."
Zsasz gets up and leaves while Deadshot takes his seat.
Black Mask:"Have you completed the job, Floyd?"
Deadshot:"Of course, nothing can escape me."
Black Mask:"The Batman did. As did Bruce Wayne."
Deadshot:"Don't talk about them! They got lucky. If I see them ever again, I'll kill them."
Black Mask:"I'm sure you will."
Deadshot:"I'll teach them a lesson like I did to Finch. What was he doing that made you want me to kill him anyways?"
Black Mask:"He was spreading the truth, I want to keep Gotham in the dark about that matter."
Deadshot:"I'm sure they know already. Will that be all, I have to get to another client."
Black Mask:"Yes, your services are no longer required."
Deadshot gets up and leaves the club, only to be shot in the head from behind.
The camera cuts to the inside of the Batcave with Alfred sitting in the chair by the computer.
Alfred:"Good evening, sir."
The camera shows Batman in a fist fight with a man.
Batman:"I'm a little busy at the moment.
Batman defeats the man and he slumps onto the floor, unconscious.
Alfred:"Were you able to get Mr. White to give you the information on Black Mask?"
Batman:"Not exactly."
Alfred:"I suppose you'll have to go about it another way then."
Batman:"I've got something else to do Alfred."
Alfred:"Of course, sir."
The camera cuts to Batman and Gordon standing in an alley after dark.
Gordon:"Here they are, just like the others. Maroni's men."
Batman:"Single gun shot wound to the head, execution style. This wasn't just some random shooting, this was a warning. A message to Maroni. Why else would they leave it in his turf?"
Gordon:"Just like the last three times, they left a fedora."
Batman:"As I suspected. What could it mean though?"
Gordon:"Falcone's gang wears fedoras, they probably left it as a warning to Maroni."
Batman:"Possibly."
Gordon:"Should I-"
Looks around to see that Batman has disappeared.
Gordon:"Call it in?"
The camera cuts to tires rolling across concrete before showing us Bruce Wayne stepping out of a car with a supermodel on each arm. He walks into the hotel lobby before it cuts to the dining room. Bruce is sitting there with the supermodels and a couple of other people.
Rich man:"You can't take the law into your own hands."
Rich woman:"Well at least he's fighting for us and not against us like the police are."
Rich man:"Come on, Bruce, I need some help here."
Bruce:"Well, think of the problems that man must have."
The people laugh and another man comes and sits down.
Bruce:"Roman, nice to see you again."
Roman:"Nice to see you too, Bruce."
Bruce:"I'd like to introduce you all to Roman Sionis, CEO of Sionis Industries. We used to be friends when we were kids."
Rich man:"Nice to meet you, Roman."
Roman:"Yes, I don't believe I've had the pleasure of meeting you. I just moved here from Bludhaven so I haven't met too many people around here."
Bruce:"How's the family business going?"
Roman:"Not so well actually, it's going bankrupt."
Bruce:"I can help you with that."
Roman:"NO!"
Bruce:"Okay, okay, I was just trying to help out."
Roman:"Sorry, it's fine Bruce, I just overreacted."
Rich man:"Darn right you did."
Roman shoots the man a murderous glare.
Roman:"I should probably get going actually. I have somewhere else to be soon."
Bruce:"Well that's too bad, I'll see you sometime soon, Roman."
Roman:"Bye."
The camera fades out as he leaves.
The camera opens with a view of Gotham's East End. It slowly moves towards a man, walking down a back alley. As the camera zooms, a shadow darts across the screen. The man continues to walk down the alley until he is snatched by Batman. The camera cuts to the two of them on a rooftop, Batman holding the thug over the edge by his foot.
Batman:"I know who you work for."
Thug:"No, I swear, I don't work for anyone!"
Batman:"You're lying!"
Thug:"No, I'm not!"
Batman throws the thug onto the rooftop and puts a foot on his chest.
Batman:"Tell me everything you know about Calculator. I know he's working with Black Mask."
Thug:"Okay, okay! He wanted to fund something for him, I don't know what though!"
Batman:"Tell me more."
Thug:"Yeah, of course, man. Whatever you want. I'll tell you everything!"
Batman:"I know you will."
Thug:"He calls us, he never talks to us for real!"
Batman:"Give me your phone."
Thug:"Yeah, sure."
The thug gives Batman his phone.
Batman:"I'll be keeping this."
The camera fades in to the rooftop of the GCPD building. Harvey Dent is standing next to Gordon.
Dent:"So, how do you call him?"
Gordon:"I turned it on already, he'll come eventually."
Dent:"How did you get this installed?"
Gordon:"I didn't ask. I just tape the cardboard on every time."
Dent:"Oh, I see. How much longer?"
Gordon:"As long as it takes."
Dent:"Must be a hell on the marriage."
Gordon:"Barbara understands. How's it going being the new DA?"
Dent:'Well, I haven't been assassinated yet so, in this town, I'd say that's pretty good."
Gordon chuckles.
Dent:"What if we wait here all night and he doesn't show up?"
Gordon:"We try again tomorrow."
Batman:"You called?"
Batman is revealed to be standing in front of the batsignal.
Gordon:"Harvey Dent this is-"
Dent:"Bats."
Batman:"Dent."
Gordon:"Well, I see that you two are already familiar with each other."
Batman:"By the obvious lack of sleep and file in your hand, I see that you two have been working on "The Roman" case again."
Gordon:"Well, with Loeb still around we can't go after Black Mask without getting fried so we may as well go for what we can."
Dent:"The Roman. He has a name and it's Carmine Falcone. He's nothing more than that, a man. Same goes for the Black Mask except we don't know his name. The both believe they're above the law."
Gordon:"That doesn't mean that they are."
Dent:"Then I invite you to go arrest them. I have boxes and boxes of carjackings, murders and r*pes with his name all over them sitting in my office. Yet we can't convict either of them. Black Mask is untouchable thanks to Loeb and Falcone's money pays over witnesses, cops and judges. Tell me Gordon, in what way aren't they above the law?"
Batman:"We all know what needs to be done."
Gordon:"I want to be clear on this. While we go after them, I will allow you to bend the laws, not break them. Otherwise, what difference is there between you and him?"
Dent:"Of course, Gordon."
Gordon:"Batman, I have to have your word."
Batman:"Agreed."
Gordon and Dent both turn around for a moment and look back at Batman who has disappeared.
Dent:"What? How?"
Gordon:"Annoying, isn't it?"
The camera cuts away.
The camera cuts into the inside of the Falcone dining Hall. Falcone comes up to Bruce at his table.
Falcone:"Bruce, my boy, would I be able to speak to you in the back for a moment."
Bruce:"Of course. I'll be back in a few, Natasha."
The two walk to an office in the back of the hall.
Falcone:"Thank you for coming to my nephew's wedding. But as you could probably guess, I wanted you here for another reason."
Bruce:"Are you going to kill me, Mr. Falcone."
Falcone:"No, not yet. Richard tells me that Wayne Enterprises is open to the idea of doing business with Falcone Imports. I'm counting on you, Bruce, to be open to the idea."
Bruce:"And why are you talking to me about this?"
Falcone:"You're the majority share holder, Mr. Wolfe listens to you."
Bruce:"Don't expect me to be open to it.I won't influence the board on your behalf. Regardless of what position you have gotten Richard to take."
Falcone:"That's disappointing. Enjoy the rest of the party, Bruce. It may be your last."
Bruce:"Life is full of disappointments, Mr. Falcone. It's the driving force behind our challenges."
Bruce leaves the room and eaves drops through the door.
Alberto:"I can always encourage him like I did with the others, Father."
Falcone:"No, no, Alberto. You are my son, I want you to lead a normal life and not get involved in this business. It wouldn't be necessary anyway. Richard assured me that we have enough votes. Although, Bruce Wayne would certainly have secured it for us."
The camera jumps into the office.
Alberto:"Dad, you may want to see this."
Alberto shows Carmine the screen.
Falcone:"Dent. Send Milos and Jack down there."
The camera cuts to the parking structure, Dent is writing down license plate numbers.
Milos:"What's the matter with you, Dent? The hottest night of the year and you're writing down the license plate numbers of the people you don't like down here."
Dent:"Criminals, the lot of you."
Jack:"Now, be nice, Dent."
Milos and Jack start to beat up Harvey.
Milos:"You need to stop shoving your nose into other people's business. One day you'll push it too far and we will take everything from you."
Jack:"We own this town, Dent. You're either with us or against us and you've chosen your side."
Milos:"If we catch you around here again, we won't go easy on you."
Jack and Milos leave and Bruce comes running forward to Harvey.
Bruce:"Harvey! Are you okay? I was just coming down this way when I saw you unconscious down there. What happened?"
Harvey:"I hope I didn't spoil you're evening."
Bruce:"Is that your way of saying that you didn't need help?"
Harvey:"No, really. you society types should go do whatever the hell it is you do while the rest of us will do what needs to get done."
Bruce:"And what needs to get done?"
Harvey:"You wouldn't understand, Bruce. Have a nice night."
Harvey walks away and continues to write down license plate numbers.
The scene cuts to the inside of Wayne Manor. Bruce is lying in bed when Alfred comes over with breakfast. Alfred opens the blinds.
Bruce:"Bat's are nocturnal animals."
Alfred:"That may be but you're not bat."
Bruce:"Close enough."
Alfred:"Even for bats and playboys, five o'clock is pushing it. Gordon called."
Bruce:"What?"
Alfred:"Yes, he's coming up here in a hour to interview you as a suspect for being Batman."
Bruce:"And here I was thinking I could have one day as myself instead of acting."
Alfred:"Get yourself ready."
The scene cuts to Bruce sitting on a couch in the living room inside the mansion. There's a woman snuggling up to him on the couch as Alfred leads Gordon and Flass inside.
Alfred:"Master Wayne, this is Detective Gordon and Sergeant Flass."
Bruce:"Oh, yeah, right. I forgot you two were coming over."
Nashton and Gordon sit down.
Bruce:"What was it that you wanted again, something about me being Batman, was that it?"
Gordon:"Yes it was."
Nashton:"We need to know where you were on certain dates."
Bruce:"Why, of course. Alfred, grab the date book, will you?"
Alfred:"Of course, sir."
The camera cuts to the inside of the Major Crimes Unit building. Gordon, Flass and some background cops are inside the room as Gordon flips through the address book.
Gordon:"Look at this thing."
Nashton:"You could sell all the numbers in there for millions."
Gordon:"All rich, all famous, all beautiful. Just don't tell my wife I said that."
The police men chuckle at his joke. Harvey Dent walks into the room.
Officer 1 *whisper to Officer 2*:"Here comes Two Face."
Officer 2 chuckles and Harvey throws him a stern look.
Harvey:"What are you all up to at this ungodly hour?"
Gordon:"You know, flipping through one of the wealthiest men in the world's address book. Nothing out of the ordinary."
Harvey *chuckles*:"Well, if that's all, I'm going to head in for the night."
Gordon:"Goodnight, Harvey."
The camera opens to show Bruce Wayne and Alfred in the Batcave, watching the monitor. Harvey Dent's press conferences are being shown on screen but Bruce has them muted.
Bruce:"I think he may be the one."
Alfred:"What do you mean?"
Bruce:"Harvey has been cleaning up this city and doesn't need a mask."
Alfred:"With all due respect, what he is doing is one thing, but what you do is another. You keep the criminals scared and being them in while Harvey prosecutes them. You can't have one of you without the other. I understand you don't want to do this forever but Harvey is not the way to replace Batman."
Bruce:"I suppose you're right. But you do have one thing wrong."
Alfred:"And what's that?"
Bruce:"I don't want to stop."
Alfred:"You are losing yourself into this monster that you have created."
Bruce:"I am using this monster to help people, Alfred."
Alfred:"Your father helped people without a mask and cape using Wayne Enterprises."
Bruce:"Wayne Enterprises isn't under my control right now."
Alfred:"Maybe that's something you should look into."
Bruce:"Maybe, but for now I have to run."
The camera jumps to the inside of a seedy casino, owned by the Black Mask. Noah Kuttler walks up to the table where Black Mask is sitting.
Kuttler:"My, my, nice place you've got here."
Black Mask:"Who the hell are you?"
Kuttler:"My name is Noah Kuttler, CEO of Kuttler Financing Group. That's what I'm commonly known as. In my other profession, I am known as The Calculator."
Black Mask:"And what is your business here?"
Kuttler:"I know you got your money brought in by Great White. But now, Batman's taken him out. And where does that leave you? You need someone to launder your money. Someone like me."
Black Mask:"Tempting offer. Please, go on."
Kuttler:"The way Batman was able to get to White is obvious, or at least to me."
Black Mask:"And how did he do it?"
Kuttler:"He's tracking your money. He's identified the banks that are laundering your money using marked bills. Due to this, we can guess that they are going to go after your banks soon. And with Batman, Dent and Gordon going after you, it is not a safe idea to hold onto your own proceeds."
Black Mask:"And your idea is?"
Kuttler:"To move all your money to a secure location, but not a bank. A bank is predictable. You need to try a place that they will not look."
Black Mask:"Such as?"
Kuttler:"I have a boat in the Gotham Harbor. It will not depart unless I tell it to, which I will not. We can hide your money inside."
Black Mask:"I'll take this offer."
Kuttler:"I thought you might. Also, it reached my ear that one of your more recent men is in the market for a secure location for another reason."
Black Mask:"Indeed, he is."
Kuttler:"I have just the place for him."
The camera opens to a fancy restaurant. Harvey and Vicki are sitting at a table when Bruce and his date walks in.
Harvey:"Vicki, thank you for coming here with me tonight."
Vicki:"Thanks for bringing me, Harvey. Hi Bruce."
Bruce:"Hello, Vicki."
Harvey:"We meet again, Bruce. Sorry I was such a jerk to you the last time we met."
Bruce:"Harvey, I've known you since university. We both know you have your off days."
Harvey:"True enough."
Vicki:"What's your name?"
Christine:"Christine."
Vicki:"Nice to meet you, Christine."
Bruce *signals to waiters*:"Let's push some tables together."
Harvey:"I don't think they allow you to do that here."
Bruce:"They should, I bought the place."
The waiters push some tables together and the camera jumps forward in their conversation.
Christine:"I don't understand how you can live here."
Harvey:"What do you mean?"
Christine:"I mean, how could you stand living in a city that holds a masked vigilante on a pedestal."
Harvey:"Gotham City is proud for an ordinary citizen standing up for justice."
Bruce:"Who gave the Batman permission anyways?"
Harvey:"We did. All of us. The whole city sat back and watched as scum like Falcone, Maroni and Black Mask flooded are streets with poverty, crime and corruption."
Vicki:"Where are you from, Christine?"
Christine:"Bludhaven."
Harvey:"They're no better."
Christine:"We are since Black Mask moved to Gotham."
Bruce:"Oh, look at the time. I've got some place to be."
Vicki:"Bye, Bruce."
Bruce and his date leave the restaurant.
The camera is filled by the red and blue lights of a police car. It moves out to the doorstep of the house where Gordon and Nashton are.
Gordon:"Another one?"
Nashton:"Same M.O. too. Windows bolted shut, door locked, He was waiting for them."
Gordon:"And who is 'them'?"
Nashton:"The mother and the daughter."
Gordon:"What about the Father?"
Nashton:"We're trying to get in touch with him."
Gordon:"Good. We need to get this case solved before another kid goes missing."
Nashton:"Why don't you use your little friend?"
Gordon:"Who are you talking about?"
Nashton:"Oh, you know who I'm talking about, Gordon."
The camera cuts to a dark room. A metal door, directly in front of the camera, opens up and floods the room with light. Four men walk inside.
Kuttler:"What can I do for you today, Victor? Is the warehouse not satisfactory?"
Zsasz:"No, it's fine."
Kuttler:"Then what do you require?"
Zsasz:"I need more cages."
Kuttler:"That'll be child's play, Victor."
The camera pans out to show filthy, underfed kids in cages.
The camera slowly moves up the steps towards Wayne Manor. A man comes out the door, fuming.
Roman:"No, Bruce!"
Bruce:"Why not, Roman?"
Roman:"I will not allow you to buy out my company. I will not allow another Wayne to humiliate my family."
Bruce:"My father was trying to help yours too."
Roman:"Your father humiliated mine! Your father nearly destroyed Sionis Industries when eh tried to 'help'! I will not let you do the same! I will not let another generation of the Sionis legacy be humiliated by a Wayne!"
Bruce:"Roman, your company is going bankrupt. You need to let Lucius and I buy you out."
Roman:"NO!"
Roman storms away from Wayne Manor.
Bruce walks back inside to Alfred.
Alfred:"Well, that went well."
The camera transitions to a view of Gotham City at night. A figure, cloaked in darkness, darts across the rooftops. He looks over the edge of the building as the camera moves closer. He sees his prey. The Batman moves in for the attack and jumps over the ledge, landing behind him. He grabs him by the collar and presses him up against the wall.
Batman:"I know you work for the Calculator."
Thug:"Calculator? Never heard of him."
Batman punches him across the face.
Thug:"Alright, alright! I'll tell you what you want to know!"
Batman:"That was never in doubt. Tell me where his hideout is!"
Thug:"His hideout? I dunno, man."
Batman:"You're lying to me."
Thug:"No, I swear! He contacts me by phone."
Batman rifles into his pocket and pulls out his phone.
Thug:"Hey man, that's mine!"
Batman:"I need it."
Batman smashes the thug's head into the wall, knocking him unconscious.
The camera cuts to Bruce, sitting in the Batcave. Alfred comes down the elevator.
Alfred:"Why is it that you are always down here?"
Bruce:"Because I have work to do, Alfred. You know that."
Alfred:"What work do you have now?"
Bruce:"I'm using the phones I took off those thugs to figure out where Calculator is hiding. I'm setting up something so that when I dial him, I'll be able to track what cell towers it bounces off of and know his general location."
Bruce dials Calculator. A low buzzing sound is all that responds.
Bruce:"He's in Wayne Enterprises Tower."
Bruce quickly gets up and leaves.
The camera cuts to Bruce inside of Wayne Enterprises, trying to figure out where Calculator is. He dials once again, right after he sends the call, he hears a ring. Following the sound, he sees Noah Kuttler pull out his phone in a board meeting with Mr. Wolfe. He sees his number on the display and sits down at a chair near the door. He activates an app on his phone (ForcePair) and pairs his phone with Calculators'. He is now able to listen to their conversation.
Kuttler:"How's that proposal sounding to you with my little bonus?"
Wolfe:"It's sounding perfect, Mr. Kuttler."
Kuttler:"And you will hold up your side of the bargain?"
Wolfe:"Absolutely."
Kuttler:"Good. In that case, I must be off."
Calculator leaves the room, passing Bruce (Bruce hides his face).
The camera shows Bruce walking down the halls of Wayne Enterprises. He bumps into Lucius.
Lucius:"Bruce, what are you doing here?"
Bruce:"Looking for you, Lucius."
Lucius:"Me? What do you need me for?"
Bruce:"I want you to take a promotion."
Lucius:"What are you getting at?"
Bruce:"I want you to replace Mr. Wolfe as CEO of Wayne Enterprises. As the majority shareholder, I have the ability to replace him. You are my choice."
Lucius:"Bruce, are you sure?"
Bruce:"Positive. Will you take it?"
Lucius:"Yes."
The camera cuts to Batman and Gordon in a deserted field, dead mobsters litter the field.
Gordon:"Falcone's men this time. Maroni getting revenge?"
Batman:"No."
Gordon:"No?"
Batman:"No."
Gordon:"Why not?"
Batman:"The bullets. Maroni makes sure his men are equipped with pistols firing .40 millimeter bullets. This was done by another type of weapon, firing .45 millimeter bullets."
Gordon:"What about his trademark? The shattered wine glass."
Batman:"Falcone and Maroni are being played."
Gordon:"By who?"
Batman:"What man stands to gain from the two of the most powerful mob families in Gotham starting a war that will not end without one of their heads on a platter?"
Gordon:"Black Mask."
Batman:"Precisely."
Gordon:"We need to get Loeb out of the way so we can take down Black Mask."
Batman:"I'm on it."
The scene cuts to Batman crawling up the wall of the GCPD to Loeb's offices' window. He pulls out his phone and force pairs it with Loeb's. He lowers to the ground and returns to Wayne Manor. His phone rings but not with a call for him, instead it is alerting him that Loeb is getting a call. He sets up a recording device and presses "Listen".
Black Mask (garbled voice):"How close are they?"
Loeb:"I'm not sure. All I know is that Gordon is getting closer to figuring it out."
Black Mask (garbled voice):"Are you sure that they don't know?"
Loeb:"No, I'm not."
Black Mask (garbled voice):"Tsk, tsk. I'm paying you to keep an eye on him for me and to keep my men out of prison. I can't be paying you if you are just doing one of those jobs. Do you understand me?"
Loeb:"Yes, sir."
The phone hangs up.
The camera cuts to the inside of a courtroom.
Dent:"Is this not your voice in this message?"
Harvey begins to play the message.
Loeb's defense:"Don't say anything."
Judge:"Answer the question, Commissioner."
Loeb:"Yes, it is."
Dent:"And were you not speaking with the Black Mask?"
Loeb:"Yes, I was."
Dent:"No further questions, your honor."
Judge:"It is time for recess until the jury is able to come up with a verdict."
The camera jumps forward to everyone filing back in.
Judge:"Have you reached a decision?"
Jury member:"We have, your honor. We find the defendant guilty on all charges."
Judge:"Very well. I sentence this man to 27 years in Blackgate prison."
The scene cuts to the inside of Black Mask's casino. A man approaches him.
Man:"Sir, we have a problem."
Black Mask:"What is it?"
Man:"Your sources in the GCPD have informed me that Gordon and Dent are on to you. They're been trailing you like a hawk. We need to take care of them."
Black Mask:"Of course we do. I'll send Gordon and Dent some messages to warn them to keep away."
The scene cuts to Gordon returning home. He finds the lights in the apartment are out and assumes that everyone is asleep. Once he walks in and turns on the light, he sees something in the middle of the floor......his wife, dead. She was viciously and brutally murdered by Victor Zsasz. He holds her lifeless body in his arms as tears run down his face. Remembering James, he quickly rushes to James' room. James is not there, he was taken like the other children. He drops to the floor, crying.
The scene changes to a look at the outside of Harvey's house. We then cut to the inside. A smoke grenade bursts through the window. Harvey covers his eyes and begins to run for the back exit as bullets rip through the walls. We see Harvey fall and the bullets stop. A group of False Facers come inside and check Harvey's pulse.
False Facer 1:"He's dead."
False Facer 2:"How can you tell for sure?"
False Facer 1:"His pulse, you idiot."
False Facer 3:"Let's get out of here before the cops come."
Batman:
Black Mask:
False Facers: