03x04 - Private Security

[bunniefuu]

[birds chirping] [dog barking in distance]

[yawning]

Good morning-- Uh, first, coffee.

Then talk.

[hums excitedly]

You still have the thing today?

I can't cancel.

Besides, I think it might be... helpful for, um, Halo.

[Will] Speaking of our house guest, and who should be responsible for her...

[sighs] I know.

This was his mission. I know.

So, where is he? Where's d*ck?

[birds calling in distance]

[patriotic music playing on cell phone]

[crowd applauding]

[groans]

[Megan] Didn't know you'd be bringing back a souvenir.

[Conner] Sorry.

[Megan chuckles] It's okay.

He kinda reminds me of you back in the day.

[Brion growls]

[growling]

[snoring]

[Conner] Yeah, he kind of reminds me of me back in the day, too.

[Megan] Do we know how long he's staying?

[Conner] Not exactly.

[Megan] Right.

So, where's d*ck?

[d*ck on voicemail] Hey, this is d*ck. You know what to do.

[voicemail beeps] [Jefferson] It's Jeff.

Again.

I put Dr. Jace up at the Luthor Grande.

And now I'm taking her to brunch, because...

Because I actually don't know what else to do with her.

d*ck, where are you?

[theme music playing]

[Will] Absolutely.

[door opens] We'll be there. We'll be ready.

That's right, ma'am.

At Bowhunter Security, we're always on point.

[chuckles]

[chuckles] It's my pleasure. We'll see you soon.

Let me guess.

You fellas are in need of some top-of-the-line security. Am I right?

Not exactly.

I know Artemis probably brought you up to speed on Markovia.

We lost a shipment of trafficked meta-teens down a boom tube.

They're probably being deployed in deep space by now.

Oh, of course.

Look, the League's been informed.

I'm not happy about all this, but I need to move on.

[scoffs] Yeah, you've moved on so much, you completely neglected to mention Brion Markov, Dr. Jace and that Halo girl.

This is a higher priority.

I have solid intel on a meta-human trafficking ring right here in Star City.

Look, Roy and Jim are on board.

But, you know, I thought we'd make it an all-Harper mission.

All-Harper and one Grayson.

Are you in or not?

[Will] Hmm.

[clicks tongue] Huh.

I know you're doing that on purpose.

Hmm, I guess I could make the time.

Great. So here's the plan--

But only if you guys help me out with something first.

I'm game. Whatever, bro.

What are we talking about here?

Seat belts, everyone.

You enjoying yourself?

In this get-up? [scoffs] No.

Yeah, I think he was talking to Will.

Come on, Grayson. Let's not pretend you were planning to hit your traffickers before nightfall.

Well, I-- That is the Dark Knight way, right?

Yeah. I hear all those bad boys turn into pumpkins in daylight. [engine starts]

[sighs] Whose idea was it to put all three of you together on one mission?

[all] Yours.

Don't you have any actual employees?

Of course, but most of my guys were celebrating a company softball victory last night.

Ate some bad Chicken Whizees.

Food poisoning. expl*sive diarrhea.

Dude. TMI.

You guys wanted to know why I needed the manpower.

So, you help me today, I help you tonight.

Fine. Let's just go.

[engine revs]

[upbeat music playing] [video game sound effects trilling]

[laughing]

[girl laughing]

Whoa. [grunts]

[game-over music plays]

Oh, um, I got a little carried away there.

But thanks. Or, uh...

Sorry.

[chuckling] [upbeat music plays]

Thanks for me staying in your home.

Or, uh, sorry.

[chuckles]

Well, we had to do something with you.

[Tigress] Nightwing... what do we do now?

[Nightwing] We...

We go home. We're done here.

[Tigress] What about them?

[Nightwing] Look, we saved their lives.

We never promised to adopt them.

They can manage just fine without--

[Nikolas gasps]

[Tigress sighs]

[gasps]

Uh, try not to fly, unless you're doing it on purpose.

Unless I'm doing it on purpose.

Yeah.

Hey, your English is getting better.

I remember more words now.

How about your name?

Halo?

[sighs] Anything about your life?

Sorry.

So, um, if you can't remember anything, why the hijab?

It... It feels right.

Okay?

[chuckles softly] Of course.

Of course.

Look, don't worry.

Nightwing's running a background check.

And once he figures out who you are, we can get you back home to your family.

Now? We go there now?

Oh... No. I had a previous appointment I need to keep, but it might help you out, too.

[energy pulsating]

[whooshing]

[Doctor Fate] Where is she?

I'm sure she'll be here any second.

But since we're waiting, this is Halo.

She's lost her memory.

I thought maybe you could give her a mystic once-over or something?

[Doctor Fate] I sense an old soul in this very young body.

But who is Fate to judge such things?

Wait, what?

Uh... Hi.

[Artemis] Zatanna.

Oh, I was just-- [Doctor Fate] Child of magic, do you understand the terms of our agreement?

Yes. One hour.

Just like last year, and the year before that, and the year before that.

[Doctor Fate] Be grateful Nabu grants you this boon at all.

Daddy.

[Zatara] Zatanna.

[indistinct radio chatter] [truck beeping]

[Jim] Goode VR goggles?

Goode pays good money for Bowhunter Security to secure 'em.

For video game accessories.

Jim, you need to spend less time with your geraniums.

These are top-of-the-line virtual and augmented reality goggles.

Advanced graphics, totally immersive.

Everybody's into these.

And they go for beaucoup bucks on the black market.

[gasps] [Jim chuckles]

Don't know if you've heard, but I have a girl sleeping over.

Over at your place, I know.

Over my couch, d*ck. Two feet over my couch.

So you're saying she's a conversation piece.

I'm saying someone needs to have a serious conversation about what to do with her long-term.

Seriously, why are we even here?

No one's taking this stuff in broad daylight.

We're taking this stuff in broad daylight.

[sirens wailing in distance]

[video game music playing] It's like I'm on the bridge of the Starship Engager.

Bro, walk your geek-self five feet behind me.

[Leroy] No, no, no. You see, you don't understand.

[Jace] Try to understand, Brion.

I had to activate your meta-gene.

You needed your family's hereditary geo-force to fight Baron Bedlam.

[grunts]

[Black Lightning] It's not safe for you in Markovia.

But where are we to go?

Not exactly gourmet.

[Jace] Mmm.

American genetically modified beef. It's a nice change.

Markovian meat is so gamey.

Jefferson, thank you.

After what I did, it's more than I deserve.

We've been through this already.

Bedlam coerced you.

I thought I could help by being there to watch out for the children.

I was a fool.

We all make mistakes we can't take back.

But you can make a new start here in Metropolis.

This is the city of tomorrow.

I'm more concerned about Brion and Halo's tomorrows.

I feel responsible for them, as if they were my own children.

I don't know if that makes any sense, but...

Hey, I'm a dad with my own two bundles of responsibility.

Then you do understand.

You're good to go.

Wait a sec. These aren't the right drivers.

Their credentials check out.

The clipboard doesn't lie.

The clipboard doesn't talk.

I know that guy.

He's one of Brick's thugs. To the SUV!

[engine starts]

[tires screeching]

[birds calling]

So, no one's taking this stuff in broad daylight, huh?

Okay, I stand corrected.

I'll just blow out the tires. Problem solved.

[Will] What? No!

How about a solution that doesn't dump the merchandise into the ocean?

Someone's sure gotten picky in his old age.

Incoming.

[both] Uh-oh.

[tires screeching]

[all screaming]

[all screaming]

[horn blaring]

Can I at least sh**t at that guy?

Yes! You can sh**t at that guy.

[Wolf farts, grunts]

[snares]

Does that beast do anything beside sleep?

That beast is called Wolf.

And, no. Lately, that's pretty much it.

[sighs]

Tell me again what we're doing out here.

I'm doing my job.

And you are trying to unwind.

I'm fine.

I have no need to unwind.

Trust me, you're wound.

[Jace] But where are we to go?

[Black Lightning] We'll, uh, figure something out.

[Tigress] Okay. Okay, fine.

Um, and I'll deal with Little Miss Halo.

But what about the Prince? [Nightwing] What about him?

[Superboy] His brother just kicked him out of the country.

[grunts, yells]

[Brion panting]

[Superboy] Plus, he's kind of a rage monster.

[Nightwing] So, right up your alley?

[Superboy sighs] Yeah.

Can't you pay someone to fix that?

Someone's paying me to fix it.

And I can use the money.

But how can you stand it?

You have the world's most amazing motorcycle.

Why bother with this?

[Conner] Again, the money.

Besides, Sphere doesn't need my help.

This bike does.

It needs you?

[chuckles]

It's a machine. I don't understand.

[Conner] Here.

Clean that clutch spring, then maybe you will.

[sh*ts f*ring]

[tires screeching] [grunting]

[tires screeching]

[grunting]

You always wanted a convertible.

[Brick grunts]

Okay, I'm out.

Rent-a-cops with grapnels?

How much do they pay these guys?

"An old soul in a very young body."

[sighs] Does that mean anything to you?

[sighs] Do you remember anything at all from before we met in the cemetery?

[Halo] I...

[gasping]

[liquid bubbling]

[muffled screaming]

[g*ns f*ring] [women screaming]

[roaring]

Nothing.

Darkness.

[horn blaring]

[tires screeching]

[grunting]

[screaming]

I need to take another look at those credentials.

So, private security seems pretty sweet.

Yeah, decent money, benefits.

And I get home in time for dinner with Lian.

[grunts]

You rent-a-cops cannot be making enough scratch for this gig.

I own the company.

Too bad for you.

[Brick grunts]

Aw, man, my insurance premiums.

[tires screeching] g*n it!

[both grunt]

[tires screeching] [crashing]

Last time I ask you for a favor.

I loved that SUV.

Hey, this is your gig.

At least we don't have to worry about Brick.

[gasps]

[grunting]

We are here for your friends, but we do not talk to them?

We are not with them?

We're not here for this part.

No. Please, Daddy.

[sobbing] It isn't fair. It's not enough time.

I know.

But if we do not hold to the letter of the agreement, Nabu will never give us another opportunity.

I love you, Zatanna.

And I'll see you next year.

[gasps]

[sobbing] No.

No. No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

No.

[shushing]

It'll be okay.

Will it?

We are here for this part.

[gasps]

[groaning]

You want another jolt or are you gonna pull over?

[grunts] Pulling over. Pulling over now.

Good call.

[brakes screeching] [yelps]

[sighs]

[Jim] Hi. [screams]

[Henry groans]

[truck door closes] [grunts]

[grunts]

[groans]

[d*ck] Two down, one to go.

Kinda like old times, huh, Wall?

It's Will, not Wall.

That's... That's what I said.

Is it just the red hair?

What are you talking about?

Your need for a Wally West substitute.

What? That's ridiculous.

Is it? You already had Roy and Jim. You didn't need me.

Not for a mission, anyway.

I needed someone who knows the city.

You needed someone who knows you.

[Brick grunting]

Do you low-rent heroes know how much this suit costs?

Seriously?

Hey, we're in the middle of a thing here.

Y'all interrupted my thing.

Be rude not to return the favor.

[Brick yells]

[grunting]

[d*ck gasps] [Will] I get it.

[Brick grunting]

You needed someone to give you a reality check.

To keep you honest.

To tell you what no one else will tell the boss.

You're babbling. [grunts]

[groans] [d*ck grunting]

[grunts]

[groans]

[footsteps thudding] [gasps]

[both grunt]

[grunts] Well, fine.

Wally's not here, so I'll say it.

What? What are you gonna say?

You already know.

You're dropping the ball with these Markovian kids.

Taking care of strays wasn't the mission.

[Brick yells]

[d*ck grunting]

[straining]

The mission is what the mission becomes.

You know that.

Those kids need you. Your team needs you.

[d*ck grunts] It was just one op.

I don't do teams anymore.

You do now.

[Brick] Hey, cut it out.

Put me down!

[grunts] The guy makes a reasonable request.

[Will] Plus, he's really heavy.

Oh, man, this ain't right.

[grunting] [Daddy Lidz yelps]

[Brick grunting]

[groans]

This ain't right at all.

[groaning]

[gasping]

I surrender. I surrender!

Great. Could you hold the wheel?

[stammers] Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

[exhales]

[indistinct radio chatter]

Seriously, who are you guys?

Bowhunter Security.

Always on point.

[Brick] Mmm-hmm.

[electricity crackling] [screaming]

[sighs]

You were right. Of course I am.

I'm older and wiser.

You're a clone. You're the youngest guy here.

Hey, I'm older than Jim. [Jim] But I'm prettier.

I'll step up.

I'm gonna make it right with Halo, Brion, and Jace.

Never doubted it for a moment.

All goggles present and accounted for, boss.

The clipboard never lies.

You know what? Private security's more exciting than I thought.

Sounds like the beginnings of a Harper family business.

Don't push it. Baby steps.

Now, I believe there's one more thing on our to-do list.

[sirens wailing]

[thugs groaning]

[indistinct chatter]

[woman] Are we free?

I think we looked better in our Bowhunter Security uniforms.

No, you do not.

[theme music playing] [electronic chirping]