03x08 - Blood Rush

[bunniefuu]

Previously on Gotham...

On the count of three, instead of telling me who you love, tell me who to k*ll.

k*ll Lee.

Jervis: You chose Lee because you love Vale.

Alice: If a person comes into contact with my blood, it changes them.

Listen to me! I would never do anything to hurt you.

Kristen.

No!

You wanted to save Lee.

You knew he would do the opposite.

You love Lee, which means we're done.

I have found someone. I have no choice but to confess my feelings to Ed.

Da.

Is this about the test they're running on Alice Tetch's blood?

Yes. The rats were exhibiting manic tendencies...

Violent rage.

I assume they're, uh, working on a cure.

Yes, but it could take years.

Nobody move!

(g*nsh*t)

What is going on?

I'm afraid your evening has been h*jacked.

Bullock: Glasses down!

(g*nsh*t)

Is that my dear sister I see?

(amplified heartbeat)

She's in you, isn't she?

Miss Kringle?

No, my name's Isabella.

You remind me of someone that I used to know.

I met someone.

I think I'm in love. (laughs)

I want to rejoin the GCPD.

Welcome back, Detective.

(door closes, engine starts)

GCPD! Hands in the air!

Back away, slowly.

This ain't what it looks like.

Explain it to me down at the precinct.

For now, you'd be wise to keep your mouth shu...

Listen, uh, can we talk about this?

Be reasonable, man.

(groans softly)

Look, I didn't k*ll anybody, okay?

I'm the cleaner, that's it.

You're just the cleaner.

Yeah.

You're just the guy who chops up the bodies and dumps them in a vat of acid.

That's it.

What are you doing, man?

Just... take me in, okay?

Oh, I'll bet that's what you want.

For me to read you your rights, make sure you get a lawyer.

Two, three years from now, I see you on some corner, free as a bird.

Any other night, yeah.

It would eat at me, but, yeah, I'd do it.

Not tonight.

The Toad.

He-he's the one you want. He gave me the job.

See, something's gotten into me.

When I see a scumbag like you, my blood starts boiling in my veins.

I just want to punish you, make you suffer.

Up until now, I've been able to control it.

(amplified heartbeat)

But it's getting stronger inside of me.

Please.

The Toad, I told you.

He's the one.

Just arrest me.

Arrest me!

We're past that.

Please! (screams)

(yells)

Morning.

Mario: We knew what we were getting into, right?

When we agreed to let my dad throw us an engagement party?

(Thompkins laughs)

Oh, we knew.

I mean, who are these people?

He's very proud of you.

And he wants all of Gotham to know that.

Well, he succeeded, 'cause he invited most of the city.

(laughs)

How are you so okay with this?

Because I agree with him.

He should be proud. As am I.

How did I get so lucky?

What is it?

James Gordon is returning to the GCPD.

When?

He starts today.

Um... how long have you known this?

A few days.

I'm sorry, I should have told you sooner.

It's fine.

Is it?

I don't know, Lee.

We agreed he wouldn't be part of our lives.

A-And now you're gonna be working with him?

That's a part of our lives.

Do you trust me?

Because if you do, then nothing else matters.

Of course I trust you.

And you're right, you're right, it's all gonna be okay. It's just... when I think about what happened with Tetch, a-and the things that Gordon said, I...

So, don't think about it.

I'll try.

But if you accidentally sh*t him...

I'd be okay with that, too.

No promises.

See you tonight.

Yeah.

(door opens)

Lock this bum up.

(clamoring)

Hey, hey, hey!

There you are.

We got a call. Warehouse district. You coming?

That's it? No "welcome back"?

Please. If we had a big to-do every time you came back to the GCPD, we'd never catch any bad guys.

Ándale, partner.

Oh, and, uh, I believe this... belongs to you.

You coming or what?

Yeah, I'm coming.

What must be broken before it can be used?

Eggs.

Correct! As always.

(sighs)

Oh, Edward, you spoil me.

You make it easy.

I'm gonna miss you.

I'm only gone two days.

Well, actually, your conference ends at 1:45 on Monday.

With traffic, that puts you in at 5:30 into Gotham.

If you leave on time today, which I'm sure that you will... Mm-hmm.

You'll be gone for 44 and one half hours.

Less than two days.

(chuckles softly)

I will hold on to that thought.

Cream! I forgot your cream.

Mmm, mmm, mmm.

So what does one do at a librarian's conference?

It would bore you.

Nothing that you would say, do or think could bore me.

In that case, let me read you my schedule.

Ooh!

(whistles softly)

(clears throat)

Where did those glasses come from?

These?

These are my backup pair. I normally wear contacts.

I thought you knew that.

Something wrong?

Edward, what is it?

You look like you've seen a ghost.

Excuse me.

(panting)

(lock clicks)

It's just a pair of glasses.

Kringle: I remember you loved that style on me.

(gasps)

(gasps) Oh, dear.

(panting)

I haven't upset you, have I, Ed?

(giggles)

I would've thought you would've been used to seeing people in mirrors.

You're just in my head.

Like that makes a difference.

But honestly, besides the fact that she looks just like me, you went from someone who files papers in a police station to someone who files books in a library.

Not super original.

You and Isabella are... you're somewhat different.

Well, I'm dead. (chuckles)

And she's alive.

But how long will that last?

Until you...

I...

(mimics choking)

I would never hurt Isabella.

Bet you would've said the same thing about me.

Face it, Ed.

You're a k*ller.

It's only a matter of time before...

(panting)

Okay, so, a uni I.D.'d the vic.

One Paulie Penopolus, aka Paulie Pennies.

Cleanup guy for the Gotham underworld.

Bingo. I'm thinking it was some kind of business deal.

Maybe an unhappy customer.

Perhaps a competitor.

Good place to start.

Hey, listen, seriously, Jim...

I'm glad you're back.

Me too, Harv.

Feels good.

(camera clicking, indistinct police radio chatter)

(officer coughs)

This wasn't just business.

We should call Barnes.

You know why I'm here.

Oh, yes.

Yes, indeed.

She's in there, isn't she?

Inside of you.

Hello, sister dear.

(amplified heartbeat)

Just tell me.

You grew up with your sister.

You've seen this virus firsthand.

How do I b*at it?

Hmm.

I believe the way this works is... you give me something, I give you something.

(singsongy): Ticktock.

How's about I let you keep your teeth?!

Or... my sister's virus is a beautiful thing.

It makes the darkest parts of a person sing.

What darkness in you... has Alice brought to life?

Tell me that, and I'll tell you everything I know.

Criminals.

The guilty.

My anger at them.

Oh, but it's not anger I see.

Rage.

Violent, bloody rage.

All right, Tetch, my turn.

Is there a cure?

(sighs)

Yes.

There is a cure.

What is it?

You give in, and let my dear sister win! (laughs)

You think I'm playing?!

Have you heard the voices?

What voices?

The virus, even as it grows stronger, waxes and wanes.

You may have the illusion you're winning.

Then you hear the voices.

Those dark voices from deep within you, whispering... whispering... (amplified heartbeat) and finally, you'll see the world as it really is.

Then there will be no more Captain Barnes, only Alice.

(heart b*ating faster)

My dear Alice.

(gasps)

You don't know me!

You've dirtied your hands, haven't you?

And now you're desperately trying to make it right.

I can make it right.

(knocks)

(door buzzes, opens)

You're back.

I'm back.

I suppose it was only a matter of time.

Once a cop, always a cop.

For better or worse, this is where I belong.

How's Vale?

Good. I think.

She's out of the hospital, anyway.

You two are not...?

No.

I'm not trying to make this awkward.

Why would it be? We're both adults.

There's no reason we can't work together.

I'm glad you feel that way.

Mario agrees?

He will. Eventually.

Right.

Our engagement party is tonight.

I only bring it up because a few people here are going.

Now it's awkward, isn't it?

A little.

You want to know about the two bodies that, uh, were found this morning.

Yes.

I've only done the preliminary examination, but the John Doe in the acid, his face had been removed.

Removed? How?

Scalpel? Razor blade?

Whoever did it knew exactly what they were doing.

I'll have more for you soon.

Jim.

I think you made the right decision coming back.

(amplified heartbeat)

Bullock (echoing): I know this doesn't exactly look like "just business," but right now we're thinking whoever paid Paulie Pennies to dispose of the body (echo fades): in the bathtub, also might have k*lled him to tie up some loose ends.

(knocking)

Uh-huh.

Jim. Good to see you with a shield again.

And a tie.

Captain, good to be back.

Bullock was just filling me in.

Hell of one to catch on your first day.

Yeah.

That's the preliminary report from Lee.

John Doe had his face removed.

Trying to cover up his identity?

Yeah, maybe.

But the acid would have done that anyway.

I'm running point on this one.

That's cool.

Honestly, Cap...

Look, I know I've been away...

Maybe that's why you've forgotten how things go around here.

I give you an order and you follow it.

Which, for the record, Captain, I totally support.

I'm taking point on this, not giving you the day off.

Follow the physical evidence, Bullock.

Report back to me.

Aye, aye.

Jim.

I didn't mean to bite your head off.

It's just, sometimes the ugliness here gets to me.

No need to explain.

Let me know if you need anything.

And, uh... don't let the bastards haze you too hard, rookie.

Yes, sir.

Gordon.

Here's the one you wanted, Captain.

Uh, mid-level felon, goes by "The Toad."

Yeah, that's him. Thank you.

Nygma: Maybe she's right.

What if there's something about Miss Kringle's...

Kristen's... Isabella's face?

What if there's something about her face that unlocks this side of me?

What if I do hurt her?

Oswald.

Yes?

You're smiling.

I was?

Yes.

Oh.

Well, I was just thinking... how darned lucky Isabella is.

You love her, yet to protect her, you are willing to break up with her.

Beautiful.

Sad, but beautiful.

So you think I should break up with her?

I'm sorry, I thought that's what we were talking about.

Certainly, I would never pressure...

No, you're right.

If I did hurt her, I would never forgive myself.

(scoffs)

That life would put her in your path again, only to snatch her from you. Why?

I can't do it.

What?

I can't break up with her.

But you said yourself...

I need you to do it for me.

Would you do that?

I would be forever in your debt.

Just be gentle.

Of course.

I'm looking for a punk who supposedly frequents this rat hole.

Goes by "The Toad."

Man: Who's askin'?

Captain Nathaniel Barnes of the GCPD.

How about you and I go down to the precinct, and you can answer some questions?

Blow, pig.

(bottle breaks)

I want to know about Paulie Pennies!

The body he was getting rid of last night...

Where did it come from?!

Maybe you want me to open that mouth for you.

Okay, stop.

I-I hired Paulie.

But I'm just a go-between.

I'm so sick of hearing that.

No one's responsible for anything.

Everyone's a middleman.

I want a name!

Symon, okay? Dr. Symon.

He's a big-time plastic surgeon.

So what, he likes cutting people's faces off for kicks?

Try again!

No.

He's got a side business.

You get in trouble, you need a new face, he gives you one.

A new face?

Whose?

I don't know.

I just get rid of the bodies, that's all.

(amplified heartbeat)

You think you're not guilty, but you are.

Stop, okay, stop!

It's Symon!

He's the one you want.

You're a cop.

(heartbeat fades)

Symon, huh?

Take me to him.

Mayor Cobblepot?

Hello, Isabella. May I?

Um, of course.

Going somewhere?

Just for a couple nights.

But I was hoping to talk to Ed before I left.

Um, tried calling him. Is he okay?

Hmm. Yes.

How shall I put this?

It's over.

Excuse me?

He is not going to see you anymore.

Do not try to contact him.

That door is closed.

Have a nice life.

(gasps)

Oh, my. (sniffles)

It is a shock.

But besides your... odd resemblance to his ex... a certain facility with riddles... compulsion for order... what is it that you two really have in common?

Edward is a person of exceptional intelligence and imagination.

He deserves to be appreciated by someone on his own level.

And you, my dear, are simply not.

Best to end things now.

You're right.

I don't deserve him.

Glad we agree.

Bye.

But I'm not gonna let him go.

He loves me. (sniffles) And I love him.

Do you know how rare that is, Mr. Mayor?

Of course you do.

Because you love him, too.

I can see it.

(exhales) I'm not even jealous.

I-I don't think that you understand...

It was my glasses this morning.

They reminded him of Miss Kringle.

He's afraid he's going to hurt me like he hurt her.

Listen to me, you little idiot, I am telling you one last time, let... Ed... go.

No.

I will write to him.

I will make him understand he has nothing to fear.

I'm not gonna let him go.

(inhales sharply)

Very well.

Don't say I didn't warn you.

(door opens)

(sighs)

(door closes)

You better not have been lying to me.

I'm not. This is his place.

You're not gonna k*ll me, are you?

I'm trying.

I'm about to take the face.

Be here in an hour, and we can do the transplant.

(muffled whimpering)

You haven't eaten today, have you?

Very good.

I have to thank you, my dear, for taking such care of your skin.

Excellent elasticity.

Now hold still.

(muffled shouting)

(door thuds)

Who's there?!

(muffled shouting)

Quiet. Or we'll forgo any anesthesia.

I said, who's there?

GCPD.

You're under arrest.

Go for it.

Please.

(muffled whimpering)

I surrender.

Ma'am, you all right?

(amplified heartbeat)

How many?

Excuse me?

How many have you k*lled?!

How many faces have you taken?

I have the right to an attorney.

I wish to invoke that right... now.

Barnes' voice (distorted): Guilty.Guilty.

Who's there?! Guilty. Guilty. Guilty.

No one. It's only me.

Barnes' voice (distorted): Guilty. He's guilty! Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. Guilty.

What is wrong with you?

He's guilty. Guilty.

(groaning)

(heart b*ating faster)

What are you doing?

Arrest me.

Barnes' voice (distorted): Guilty. Guilty. Guilty.

I'm not resisting!

Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! Guilty. He's guilty. Guilty.

Lucius: The point Dr. Thompkins hopes you pay particular attention to is the level of strength required to sever Paulie Pennie" head from his torso.

And what level would that be, Lucius?

Extreme.

Extreme strength. Got it.

As for the other victim in the bathtub, we haven't gotten any hits on his prints, but a puncture mark in his arm suggests he was drugged prior to having his face removed.

I'll run toxicology, I'll let you know what I come up with.

Thanks, Lucius.

Yep.

It's good to have you back, Gordon.

Lucius, you're in forensics, not the M.E.

Is there a reason Lee didn't bring this herself?

Dr. Thompkins has already gone for the day.

Her engagement party.

Right.

I hear it's gonna be quite the affair.

Beautiful women, free booze, canapés.

Harvey, you can go if you want.

Oh, no.

I'd much rather spend time here with my old partner.

Much more fun.

Besides, I wasn't invited.

(chuckles softly)

Captain!

Barnes: Bullock, book this piece of human garbage for the m*rder of John Doe.

You got it, Captain. Come on.

Plastic surgeon.

Face man for the underworld.

He had a girl on the table.

If I had been there five minutes later...

But you weren't.

You did it, Captain.

Yeah.

Today.

You know that feeling, Jim, when you've won the battle but you know you're gonna lose the w*r?

Wars are fought one battle at a time, sir.

You said he k*lled the John Doe?

Not Paulie Pennies?

No.

His k*ller's still out there.

I'll get him tomorrow.

Promise.

(door closes)

My father and I haven't always seen eye to eye.

(laughter)

But I think, Dad, you'll agree that... marrying Lee is the best decision I've ever made.

Without a doubt.

(laughter)

And Lee.

You're a doctor, a member of our city's police department.

You're funny, compassionate and brilliant.

Despite insisting all dogs are boys and all cats are girls... (laughter) it's hopeless, I've tried to correct her...

I've loved you since the moment I saw you.

(crowd aahing)

(applause, whooping)

So wonderful.

Barbara: Lee.

Congrats.

You look gorgeous. No surprise.

Barbara. How did you...

Get in?

As a plus one. With that guy there.

Hey.

Or it might have been him.

You need to leave, right now.

Can't we bury the hatchet?

So I came at you with a Kn*fe, kidnapped you, whatever.

I've forgiven you for b*ating me unconscious.

Water under the bridge.

You just stay right here, I'm gonna get someone.

I'm leaving.

Just wanted to ask.

As someone else who was once with Jim Gordon, don't you miss it?

Miss what?

The heat.

Being so close to so much darkness and light, to someone always at w*r with himself.

Let me think... Tormented Jim Gordon, or Mario, who I know is a good man, who'll be a wonderful father to my children, and whom I love.

No. I don't miss it.

Wow.

I think you actually believe that.

(laughs) It's kind of sad.

Tell my dates I've left, would you?

Uh-uh.

Don't let her ruin your night.

(sighs)

Captain. I'm so glad you came.

I-I can't stay.

I came to congratulate you.

You deserve to be happy.

Thank you.

But you have to stay for at least one drink.

If nothing else, to save me from these people.

One drink.

But no work talk.

Deal.

So, among the materials confiscated in Symon's lab, I came across a unique anesthetic cocktail.

Let me guess.

The same cocktail toxicology found in the John Doe.

Exactly.

Hey. I got some bad news.

Symon walked.

What?

The girl he had tied up refused to press charges.

They probably paid her off.

And we just got an order from Judge Bam-Bam demanding his immediate release.

The Botox son of a bitch is uber-connected.

The toxicology definitely ties Symon to the John Doe m*rder.

We got to get him back here.

Captain Barnes?

Carmine Falcone.

I don't believe we've met.

No.

But I was just leaving.

I see.

Is my company so odious?

You belong behind bars.

I'm retired.

After running Gotham's underworld for 30 years.

This city was built because of men like me.

People have jobs because of men like me.

That whiskey you're drinking?

Paid for through my work.

So you did some good. So what?

Doesn't mean you're above the law.

Nobody is.

You know, whenever I hear a man possessed of such certainty, I always think he's trying mostly to convince himself.

I wish you a pleasant evening, Captain.

(line ringing)

Alvarez: Hey, Captain.

Alvarez.

Tell Gordon I'm bringing him the man responsible for Paulie Pennies' m*rder.

No backup.

He's coming in of his own accord.

Sure thing, Captain.

But you should know, the judge released Dr. Symon.

Captain?

(phone clicks shut)

Barnes' voice (distorted): Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. Guilty! Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. Guilty! Guilty.

Guilty.

(knocks softly)

Isabella.

Isabella, I got your note.

I thought you needed to leave for your conference.

Isabella: I can be late, Edward.

This is more important.

Oswa... (clears throat)

Oswald... the mayor, he informed me of your position, um... but believe me, I-I think... our breaking up is for the best.

No, Edward, it's not.

I understand your fear. It comes from a place of love.

I know you won't hurt me.

You never could.

I don't think that you...

(gasps)

Oh, my...

Kristen.

I found old photos in newspapers.

You have to... I need to leave now.

No, no, no, no, no.

No, no, no, no. Look at me.

Look at me!

You don't know what you're doing.

I am forcing you to face your fear.

You won't hurt me, even when I look like this.

Edward. (inhales sharply)

(whispers): Edward.

(panting softly)

(exhales)

(quietly): No, no, no, no.

No, no, no, no, no.

(choking): Edward.

Should I take the glasses off?

Keep them on.

Seal off the exits, but do it quietly.

Last thing anyone wants is a scene.

Officer: Yes, sir.

Little late for that.

What are you doing here?

I'm sorry, but we have to make an arrest in the Paulie Pennies case. We tried to get the guy at home, but his housekeeper said he was here. Just makes you realize what a small town Gotham is, doesn't it?

Couldn't you wait?

If he's here, he's not exactly running.

She makes a good point, Jim.

You want to take that one?

Good evening, everyone.

Jim. What's going on?

Apparently, there's a m*rder suspect among our guests.

Can I ask who?

Dr. Maxwell Symon.

He's a...

Plastic surgeon.

You arrest him, you're gonna have to fight off every woman here.

He's a favorite.

He's also a m*rder*r.

I'd be curious to know how your father knows him.

I'm sure that their relationship is completely above board.

While you two hash this out, I'm gonna go grab Symon.

Gordon: Harvey.

What? I can handle a plastic surgeon on my own.

And don't worry, discretion is my middle name.

Lee, I'd like a word with Jim.

Mario...

It'll be fine.

(quietly): Okay.

Look, Mario, I have a job to do, so whatever this is...

When you told Tetch to k*ll Lee, you knew he would do the opposite.

You sacrificed your girlfriend for my fiancée.

That's insane.

Can we just admit you still love her?

I don't have time for this.

Hey.

You once told me that if I ever hurt Lee, you'd k*ll me.

Well, now it's my turn.

I love Lee and I'll do whatever I have to to keep her.

Then word of advice... lose the jealousy.

It's weak.

Gordon.

(spits)

For Lee, I'll give you that one.

(door closes)

Oh, Captain... if you keep frowning like that, you'll never get those wrinkles out around your mouth.

Come down to my office tomorrow.

I'll give you a free evaluation.

I'm surprised you can feel that through that thing you call a face.

What are you doing?!

What I should have done all along.

You're insane.

Oh, no, Doc.

I'm saner than I've ever been.

I'm seeing things clearly... for the very first time.

All these years, I've put my trust in the system, my trust in the law, held myself back from doing what I really wanted to do.

And then I saw the truth.

It's not just you that's guilty.

This whole city is guilty.

Stop.

(choking)

You're a police officer, for God's sake! You have to follow the law.

I don't have to do anything. I am the law. I am judge... (grunts) jury... (grunts) and executioner!

(screaming)

(car horn blaring)

Ed.

How'd she take it?

What?

Oh. Uh, um... everything is... (inhales) wonderful.

Isabella showed me that, uh... I was worried over nothing.

I'm so happy for you.

But... why are you back?

Well, she had to go to her conference.

I insisted.

You're a good man.

But you look done in.

I will hear all about it tomorrow.

Get some sleep.

Got to give her credit.

She fought for him.

Too bad she underestimated her opponent.

I'm assuming it's done.

Yup.

Feel kind of bad, though, boss.

I always liked librarians.

You?

What about poor Ed?

He will be heartbroken.

Luckily, he has a shoulder to cry on.

(humming)

(bell dinging)

(train horn blowing)

Uh-oh. Come on. No, no.

Oh, come on. Uh-oh.

Come on, come on, come on, come on.

Help me, help me! Somebody, help!

(train horn blaring)

Oh, dear.

(metal crashing, glass shattering)

Jim, you and Mario have a heart-to-heart?

Yeah. Where's Symon?

No luck.

He must have skedaddled.

I thought he might be at the bar.

Uh-huh. Okay.

Keep a perimeter in case he shows back up.

I'm gonna head to his house.

And, Harvey, uh... take it easy, huh?

It's good to have you back again, Jim.

Uh-huh.

I'm real glad.

Captain.

Did you hear?

Everything.

I saw Symon here earlier.

You manage to pick him up?

Not yet. He must've skipped out when we showed up.

We'll get him.

Alvarez said you were bringing in the guy who did Paulie Pennies.

Turned out to be a dead end.

I'll let you know when I find Symon.

Jim.

Things are gonna change around here.

You and I are gonna make a difference in this city.

We're gonna clean it up.

Yes, sir.

Barnes' voice (distorted): Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. Guilty.

(laughter)

Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! Guilty.

(laughter continues)

Guilty. Guilty. Guilty.

GCPD. Sir?

Dr. Symon.

Who did this?

Barnes.