Crossroads

Crossroads
Series	The Young Knight
Season	2
Episode No.	23
Overall episode no.	45
Written	Talix
Previous episode	Tainted
Next episode	Trials

Crossroads is the twenty-third episode and season finale of The Young Knight season 2.

Guest Stars

• Steven Weber as Delbert Billings
• Andrew McCarthy as District Attorney Sam Howell
• Callum Keith Rennie as FBI Special Agent Cutter
• Sally Pressman as Anna Davison
• Milo Ventimiglia as Liam
• Sebastian Stan as Sean Carver
• Michael Shanks as Det. Will Bourne
• Geoff Pierson as Commissioner Woods
• Courtney B. Vance as Lucius Fox
• ??? as Mira
• ??? as Pastor

Script

Victor (voice): Previously on The Young Knight…

(Cuts to see Bruce getting the invitation to join the company from Gideon; cuts to other scenes with Jason and Bruce discussing that Bruce is heading to dangerous waters; cuts to various scenes of Bruce doing the various tasks the board set him out to do. Shifts to see Jason and his relationship with Anna from the beginning of the season at Rome and then throughout as we see their relationship grow; we soon see the scene of Jason asking Anna to marry him; we soon scenes of Robin Wilden floating in the river back in season 1 and then his son, Joseph, dying in a car bomb; we soon see Anna communicating with the mysterious L; Julie heals from her wounds from the car accident back in Aftershock; we see her soon getting attack at Rave back in Paradox; She later in Tainted stop and apprehend her attacker; We soon see several moments throughout the season as we see Bruce and Julie’s relationship growing; we soon see their intimate talk back in Lowdown; Bruce and Julie kissing in several moments; we soon see the scene where they finally decide to take their relationship to the next level; and we see a scene of them finally making love as a couple; we then see Leo trying to find his ex-girlfriend Lauren and then gets an offer by Gotham Times; Victor escapes from his wounds from the gunshot and tries to find the gunman; eventually he stops him at Paradox, but then we see him realizing Anna poisoned him; he soon tries to ruin his son’s engagement for whatever means; We then see many other memorial moments from the season from a glimpse of Batman from Dream; the Black Canary-Huntress fight back in Captive; Talia Al Ghul; Dr. Destiny; Wildcat back in Finisher; guest star James Franco; Scarecrow, Spellbinder, and other people infected from the Phoenix chemical; we then see scenes where Bruce gets kidnapped by a military faction; Alfred helping a rouge FBI agent; Agent Cutter returns to help Bruce; they eventually discover the identity of the conspirators co-named Omicron. We see Bruce taken it harder and tries to stop them; and with help from the Huntress; the main warehouse that stored Omicron’s projects are destroyed. Gideon shoots himself and falls outside to his death; soon the detectives are shocked to discover Sconzeri’s dead body and Bruce nearby holding the weapon)

(We soon blackout in a black screen)

Victor (voice): Now the Season Finale…

[Teaser]

• Ext. GCPD Headquarters – Early Morning

(Cuts to the building)

• Int. Hallway

(In the hallway we see Commissioner Woods, Detectives Alder, and Bourne walking towards the observation room leading to the interrogation room; we soon see them discussing about the recent murders of Sconzeri, Gideon Dobson, and the whereabouts of Black Mask)

Comm. Woods: In matter of hours, three central heads of the Omicron syndicate just vanished. Two wine up dead while the other is still missing.

Det. Alder: Well at least it seems Omicron won’t be our concern anymore.

Comm. Woods: You may be right, but there is one.

Det. Alder: (Pondering what he means and soon finds out it could be the person in the interrogation room) No! He didn’t do it.

Comm. Woods: Come on, Megan! You can see that he had the gun in his hands still hot and just seconds as you two showed up to see Sconzeri’s body.

Det. Alder: I don’t believe it was Bruce.

Det. Bourne: Well Megan, he probably does have a motive…revenge.

Det. Alder: Well I know that. Sconzeri is part of the dangerous trio that was about to take over Gotham and used Wayne Industries as a scapegoat.

Det. Bourne: I don’t mean that…

Det. Alder: What do you mean?

Comm. Woods: Revenge for his parents’ murder.

Det. Alder: Is Sconzeri still a suspect?

Comm. Woods: He was until his death. Bruce had the anger within him and kept it all this time and witnessing the time is now. The conspiracy with the company just ticked him off.

Det. Alder: This is garbage! Bruce won’t kill.

Det. Bourne: Maybe, but sometimes enough rage can motivate somebody to kill. Research shows, someone who witness a murder wines up killing the person who did it. It’s like a infection.

Det. Alder: Did that propel you to kill the drug dealer who killed your wife?

Det. Bourne: No…

Det. Alder: See.

Det. Bourne: But I wanted to. It was the rage, but my friend who brought me into this career I am right now brought me back to life.

Det. Alder: That’s what Bruce needs guidance back to the light.

Comm. Woods: I think its too late.

Det. Alder: I don’t think so.

(They all enter the room)

(Cuts off to them entering the room off screen)

• Int. Observation room

(Cuts to the room as we see the three observing Bruce in the other room looking through the one-way mirror)

Det. Alder: This is nonsense, commissioner.

Comm. Woods: I don’t like it as much as you do, but Bruce is now a suspect. He has to be treated like one.

(We see Bruce on the other side just not saying nothing at all)

(Megan seeing Bruce helpless, but trying to figure out a way to help him)

Det. Alder: He has to be innocent.

Comm. Woods: I know you want to clear him, but he has the evidence that can convict him for murder.

Det. Alder: This is bull…

Det. Bourne: There is a way, we just half to find it.

Comm. Woods: It’s too late, Bruce is the murder suspect. He has the evidence that can convict him, and he was at the murder scene. Knowing Howell, he’s going to persuade the jurors that Bruce used his parents’ murder for vengeance.

Voice: Precisely.

(They all hear it and turn around to see it was Howell who said it)

DA Howell: He kept that vengeance inside him for far too long and decided to act upon it; he killed Sconzeri with a deliberate action.

Det. Alder: You are stretching.

Howell: You know I’m right.

Det. Bourne: Well how do we know it was Bruce at all. Maybe he just pick up the gun the same time we came in. The real murderer is probably still at large.

Howell: There is clear evidence it was Bruce Wayne.

Det. Alder: Other than the gun which could be suspect; what else you got?

Howell: Video.

Det. Alder: You sure.

Howell: I saw it. Bruce was the one. Here… (Grabbing the disc) See for yourself.

Comm. Woods: Who gave you the disc? It wasn’t any of us.

Det. Alder: We never knew there was a disc.

Howell: My investigators found it and showed it to me.

Det. Alder: Hope you make the same mistake twice in trying to convict a young billionaire for murder.

Howell: Well unlike last time, detective, we know it was Bruce while the other we know the disc was fabricated by my former ADA.

Det. Alder: I don’t like it.

Howell: I have the evidence and I’m filing the motion. (To the detectives) Tell Mr. Wayne to give his confession.

Det. Alder: (Not giving in) I am not.

Howell: I was referring to your partner, Ms. Alder. I know your relationship with Mr. Wayne that is why I like your permission commissioner to remove her from this case.

Comm. Woods: (Looking at Megan) I’m sorry, I got no choice as commissioner and your superior officer…

Det. Alder: I know. I know. (Looking back to see Bruce)

(We get another glance at Bruce just sitting there in the other room not doing anything and is standing quiet)

Det. Alder: (To Will) Don’t let this case go out of control.

Det. Bourne: I won’t.

Howell: Detective. (Trying to instruct her to leave the room)

Det. Alder: (To Howell) I can’t wait to see your face when you know he was framed.

Howell: Find me evidence. (Gasping) I forgot, you’re not in the case.

Comm. Woods: Sam.

Det. Alder: Maybe not, but it’ll be interesting to know what Gotham Times would do if they find a story about a corrupt DA trying to usurp power and politics to get what he wants.

Comm. Woods: Megan!

Det. Alder: I’m leaving.

Howell: (Smirking a bit)

(We soon see Megan leaving pissed off about this whole situation)

(Shift back to Howell)

Howell: (To Will) Detective.

Det. Bourne: I’ll see if I can get a confession. (He starts to head out and head to the other room to question Bruce)

Comm. Woods: Don’t go overpowered here, Sam. This is wrong, but…

Howell: But he had the gun. There is no question. He shot Sconzeri in cold-blood. We have the evidence and now is the time to get justice.

Comm. Woods: Justice for Sconzeri?

Howell: Justice to this corruption that is tearing this city apart. Someone has to go to jail to end this corruption, and unfortunately it half to end here…now…with the conviction of Bruce Wayne.

Comm. Woods: (Still not convinced that Bruce did it, but can’t do anything but to see it go as it is)

(Shifts to Bruce not saying nothing yet)

(Shifts back to see Howell)

Howell: (Determined to get justice and to clean up this corruption)

(Shifts back to still-quiet Bruce)

(Cuts off to Bruce)

(Fades to credits)
[Teaser ends]

**OPENING CREDITS**

Starring IAN SOMERHALDER

SARA MASON
MATT BARR
TYLER HOECHLIN
PAUL JOHANSSON
with JOHN CLEESE

And GINA TORRES

[COMMERCIAL BREAK]

[Act I]

• Ext. Powers Mansion

(Cuts to the view of the mansion)

• Ext. Backyard

(Cuts to the backyard of the mansion as we see many decorators preparing the wedding decorations; we see the white canopy being set up and soon chairs being organized; we also see the white roses being lay down)

(Shifts to see Anna watching everything going brilliantly and she soon notices the planner)

Planner: So, Ms. Davison, how do you like it?

Anna: I love it!

Planner: Good.

Anna: Please, whatever you do don’t mess this up okay.

Planner: I understand.

Anna: (About to head out until she remembers something) The guest list…are you sure Victor Powers is not in it.

Planner: (Checking the list) Everyone I see attending is on this list. Unfortunately, Mr. Powers is not on there. Do you want me…

Anna: No! Jason wanted it, and I respect his wishes.

Planner: Understand. So who are the Maid of Honor and the Best Man?

Anna: I’ll have a friend of mines. But, I don’t know who Jason’s best man is?

Planner: I see Bruce Wayne on the list. I realize they are close friends, maybe…

Anna: I don’t think its Bruce. If you want ask Jason. I need to get ready for the ceremony. (Heading inside the mansion)

Planner: I got it. (She heads back to the setting)

(Cuts off to the planner)

• Int. Manor – Upstairs – Victor’s Bedroom

(Cuts upstairs as we look above and notice Victor about to sip the same pill he had before, but realizing the chaos downstairs and knowing the wedding is almost hours away)

Victor: (Looking at the stuff and knowing he still has a chance to stop this)

(He looks at the pill and throws it away)

(We soon see Victor leaving off screen)

(Cuts off Victor leaving)

• Ext. Manor

(Cuts to the view of the Wayne Manor)

• Int. Foyer

(Cuts inside as we see Alfred getting the door as we hear knocking on the other side)

Alfred: (Opening the door)

(We see its Julie)

Alfred: Ms. Madison, good morning.

Julie: Hey Alfred… (Entering) I wonder did Bruce ever come back from whatever he was doing yesterday. I tried calling him, but never called back; is he alright?

Alfred: He should be fine wherever he is.

Julie: I don’t understand.

Alfred: He didn’t come back, but I have a feeling he will.

Julie: From where? That’s what so confusing.

Alfred: You can stay here if you want.

Julie: No, I need to head back home to get ready for Jason’s wedding.

Alfred: Oh, yes.

Julie: Bruce was also invited, but he didn’t he showed up for the dinner.

Alfred: Whatever is going on in Master Bruce’s head; he should be fine. I’ll take his place.

Julie: Oh, Alfred…

Alfred: I want too. Just at least to make Mr. Jason happy and relieved that at least someone close to Bruce attends the wedding.

Julie: You don’t think the hating with Anna has anything to do with it.

Alfred: Probably, but Master Bruce has far much more things to concern about than hating a female while falling in love with another.

Julie: (Understanding that part was focusing to her) If he does come back, please let him know I’m looking for him.

Alfred: I sure will.

(Julie smiles and heads out)

Alfred: (Worrying about Bruce right now) Where are you really Master Bruce?

(Cuts off to Alfred pondering)

• Int. GCPD Headquarters – Interrogation Room

(Cuts to the room as we see Bruce just looking at the mirror knowing they are already looking at him; he soon notices someone entering)

(Shifts to see Will entering)

Det. Bourne: Bruce. (Closing the door)

(Will sits on the opposite from Bruce and starts the interrogation)

Det. Bourne: So let’s get to it. Why were you at that alley from the Narrows last night?

Bruce: (Not saying nothing)

Det. Bourne: Come on Bruce, I’m trying to help you.

Bruce: (Still not saying one letter)

Det. Bourne: Bruce, you half to answer these questions in order for you to clear your name.

Bruce: I did it, okay.

Det. Bourne: (Realizing he said that with no intent or purpose) I don’t believe you.

Bruce: I had the gun in my hand. You saw me.

Det. Bourne: Bruce, please think about this. If you declaring yourself guilty for killing a man…you might face 25 years to life. Bruce, think.

Bruce: I made my mind. I did it. Okay. Arrest me.

Det. Bourne: (Trying to do his best to help Bruce, but keeps on getting knocked down)

Bruce: Are you going to arrest me or not.

Det. Bourne: I am not until you tell me why you were there and why you shot him.

Bruce: He killed my parents. Sconzeri deserved to die.

Det. Bourne: Bruce…

Bruce: (Not sticking to nothing except this confession)

(Cuts off Bruce)

• Int. Observation Room

(Cuts to the other side of the room as we see Commissioner Woods and DA Sam Howell listening to everything)

Howell: See, what I told you. He had intent to kill.

Comm. Woods: I don’t see him doing it. He’s young.

Howell: And too dangerous. If you was young and witness your loved ones gunned down like that, you would go unstable.

Comm. Woods: Don’t blow this up, Sam. Bruce is probably unstable right now.

Howell: All in good to arrest him. He confessed, so arrest him.

Comm. Woods: Sam…

Howell: If you want to end this now before it turns nationally. We can do this silently before all types of news end up finding this out; a young billionaire set to be CEO of his family’s empire is a main suspect for killing a mob boss. We don’t want this go nationally, but if you intend to be patient it will. Doing this now will make things much easier.

Comm. Woods: Sam, I don’t want to ruin my job for probably arresting an innocent man.

Howell: We’ll let a jury decide that, until then…arrest him. (About to head out) Or your job won’t be the only thing that’s going be ruined.

Comm. Woods: (Hearing that)

(Howell soon heads out)

Comm. Woods: (Turns his head back to see what is going on back in the other room)

(Cuts off to the commissioner)

• Int. Interrogation Room

(Cuts back to the other room)

Det. Bourne: Bruce, I don’t want to do this…

Bruce: Do it! I did it, so please arrest me.

Det. Bourne: (Not understanding why he is doing this)

Bruce: Do it, please!

Det. Bourne: (Realize his hands are tied, he has no choice but to do it) Stand up.

(We soon see Bruce standing up)

Det. Bourne: I don’t want to, but… (Hesitating) Bruce Wayne, you are under arrest for murdering Elias Sconzeri.

(As we see Will getting his cuffs and cuffing Bruce’s hands; the camera zooms to Bruce’s face as he still shows that angry-fixed demeanor)

(Cuts off to Bruce)

• Int. Squad room

(Cuts to the squad room as we see officers and detectives doing their work and we soon see Megan at her desk)

Det. Alder: (Worrying about Bruce and realize something about this is fishy)

(We soon see Commissioner Woods heading back out to the squad room)

(Megan notices and tries to reach to him)

Det. Alder: William, what happened there?

Comm. Woods: It’s too late.

Det. Alder: What you mean it’s too late?!

(A minute later we see Det. Bourne escorting Bruce to the holding cell in cuffs)

(Shifts back to see Megan disgusted at the scene and is horrified that is going on)

Det. Alder: Bruce! Bruce!

(Shifts back as Bruce is not even listening and we see them heading off screen)

Det. Alder: Bruce! This is a mistake!

Comm. Woods: I wondering myself, but what can I do. My hands are tied. We have a suspect in custody.

Det. Alder: The wrong suspect.

Comm. Woods: Megan, I’m sorry, but the evidence clearly showed Bruce was there and he had that gun. His prints were the only ones on there.

Det. Alder: This is bull.

Comm. Woods: Listen, if there is another suspect I want to do everything in my power to see to that, but Bruce has the motive. He had the murder weapon. And he even wants to be arrested.

Det. Alder: What?! He wanted to be arrested. That’s not like Bruce.

Comm. Woods: That’s what profound me. Listen, if there is something else that can clear him before trial begins I would bring it to you in a instant, but until then Bruce is the only suspect and with Howell wanting this go away before it goes public. I may have no choice but to agree with him.

Det. Alder: (Realizing whatever is going on here, something is not right) Bruce didn’t kill Sconzeri, and I’m going to find the way.

(Megan soon walks away)

Comm. Woods: I hope you’re right.

(Cuts off to the commissioner)

• Int. Hallway

(Cuts to the hallway as we see Megan walking to the elevators)

Det. Alder: (She presses the down button, and then gets her cell phone out of her pocket)

(She soon calls a number she is very familiar with and as she puts it to the ear, the elevator doors open)

(She enters as she presses the lobby button and then hears the person on the phone)

Det. Alder: Hello, FBI Database. This is Detective Megan Alder from the Gotham City Police Department. I need to see if can you help me get in touch with one of your agents…a…Agent Cutter.

(The doors soon close)

(Cuts off to the doors closing as the dark faded doors fade us to black)

(Fades out) [Act I ends]

[COMMERCIAL BREAK]

[Act II]

• Ext. Rave

(Cuts to the view of Rave)

• Int. Lounge

(Cuts inside as we see the place is open and other young adults hanging out; we soon see Mira bringing out a few orders; and then we spot Leo entering as the song “Find a Way” by Safetysuit plays in the background)

Leo: Hey Mira, how’s the service? (Saying it sarcastically)

Mira: It’s a workout as usual. (Heading to the bar) If you’re looking for Julie, she’s not here because…

Leo: I already know. She’s getting ready for the wedding. That’s where I should be doing.

Mira: And why not?

Leo: Did you see Bruce?

(The song continues)

Mira: (Thinking about this whole week) I had been wondering where he has been. I really don’t know.

Leo: So he didn’t showed up here.

Mira: No. Julie hasn’t seen him either.

Leo: That’s not like him. (Soon remembering the Omicron situation) He might be back at the manor.

Mira: Go and see, but like I told Julie if I see him I’ll let you guys know.

Leo: Thanks. (As he is about to leave, he gets a phone call) Bruce?!

Mira: (Wondering as well)

Leo: (Curious, he answers) Hello? (As he listens, he is soon surprised once he received the news he is listening) O…o…okay. Thanks, I’ll be there tomorrow morning.

(The song continues)

Mira: Was that Bruce?

Leo: No.

Mira: (Confused)

Leo: That was Gotham Times. I was doing a interview for one of their opening internships…

Mira: And?!

Leo: I got it!

Mira: Awesome!

Leo: You’re soon be looking at the future intern of the Gotham Times.

Mira: Congratulations.

(They both embrace a hug)

(The song continues)

Leo: Thanks.

Mira: (Realizing she has other orders to get to) I need to take care of these orders, so congrats…Mr. Reporter.

Leo: That’s temporary reporter.

Mira: (Smiling) This city needs a respectful reporter, someone to give this city stories of hope and intrigue.

Leo: These past two years didn’t enough give us intrigue.

Mira: True. (Realizing her workload) Listen, I’ll chat soon…congrats again! (Heading back to the backroom to get the orders)

Leo: (Smiling and is happy that he has something good to look forward to, but wonders where is Bruce)

(Cuts off to Leo as the song “Find a Way” ends)

• Ext. PowerCorp

(Cuts to the building)

• Int. Conference Room

(Cuts to the conference room as we see Jason observing the room and then notice the wedding rings)

Jason: (Nervous in a mere two to three hours he is about to be married)

Voice: Nervous.

Jason: (Looking up)

(Shifts to see its Victor)

Jason: Dad.

Victor: I understand your anxiousness.

Jason: Yeah, I’m about to be married.

Victor: I realize I haven’t been the most welcome to Anna, but I see how you love her.

Jason: I do.

Victor: I don’t want to jeopardize your moment when you and your soon-to-be wife enter a blissful life.

Jason: And I hope you don’t.

Victor: I never wanted you to get hurt. I just want the best for you and that’s everything.

Jason: (Starting to smirk) If mom was here.

Victor: I know. She would have love Anna.

Jason: (Agreeing with him) I know I don’t want you to attend the ceremony, but if it’s okay you can come to the party.

Victor: No. I don’t want to intrude. After everything I put you and Anna through, I deserve to leave you two at peace. However, this doesn’t rule out your wedding present.

Jason: Dad.

Victor: Jason, listen to me. You’re the only child I have in this world, and when you have children of your own I want you to be successful and put your family to the best Gotham will ever see, so here…my gift.

(Camera gets a glimpse of the gift as we see it’s an envelope)

Jason: What’s this?

Victor: Your future.

Jason: (Confused)

(Jason intrigued about to open it)

Victor: No! Open it after your honeymoon.

Jason: Why?!

Victor: When the time is right, you’ll see.

Jason: (Still confused, he listens and soon realizes he has to get ready) Well I have to go, so…

Victor: Go.

Jason: (Couldn’t believe he had this great moment with his father, and realize the time he picks up the rings and the envelope and leaves)

Victor: Good luck, my son.

(As we see Jason leaving off screen, we shifts back to Victor as we see him looking so overdrawn like he is about to make decision that could affect everyone; he then realizes a note nearby)

Victor: (Intrigued; he opens the note)

(The camera views the note and gets to see the message, “Want to know the truth about Anna, log this code: AC914 to this website and you will learn what she has been hiding.”)

Victor: (About to give up stopping her, only to realize there could be more to her than meets the eye)

(Cuts off to Victor)

• Ext. Manor

(Cuts to the view of the manor)

• Int. Foyer

(Cuts to the foyer as we see Agent Cutter entering)

Cutter: Hello?!

(Alfred entering from the study)

Alfred: Agent Cutter, we were expecting you.

Cutter: We?! Is Bruce here?

(We soon see Megan coming from the study)

Det. Alder: No, but I know where he is.

Cutter: (Pondering what this is all about)

(Cuts off to Cutter)

• Int. Study

(Cuts minutes later to the study as we see Alfred, Megan, and Cutter discussing what has been happening the past 48 hours)

Det. Alder: And that’s that. Bruce is arrested for the murder for Sconzeri.

Alfred: My stars and garners. How can we prove Master Bruce’s innocence?

Det. Alder: Is not all that simple; Will and I tried to convince Bruce to tell the truth, but he refused and just allow himself to be aimed at this hatred.

Alfred: What is going on with Master Bruce?

Cutter: (Pondering this is what he expected) He’s lost; simple as that.

Det. Alder: With those wounds of his parents’ murder resurfacing.

Cutter: And more. You have to see this Gideon Dobson, Bruce allowed himself to trust Gideon.

Alfred: Mostly due to the fact that Gideon was a personal family friend.

Cutter: Be in Bruce’s shoes for a second; not only he had to face to the truth that the man who could be responsible for killing his parents is also part of this diabolical syndicate that has conspired with in and around Wayne Industries to use it as a catalyst for power corruption and seeing Gideon allowing this to happen.

Alfred: Master Bruce was devastated that this conspiracy was going to ruin the company Master Thomas built his life for rebuilding a peaceful Gotham.

Cutter: And to make matters worse, the guy you trusted in protecting this company ends up using Bruce’s trust for a cover and making Bruce look like a scapegoat.

Det. Alder: I never knew.

Cutter: These sort of chain of events sparked something out of him. Something he probably kept a long time hidden within.

Det. Alder: (Wondering) Alfred, did you see anything of this hidden emotion from Bruce when he was young.

Alfred: There was a few times I seen him sort of angry and isolated, but after meeting with Leo and Julie. He found strength for himself and probably that emotion he kept hidden lay dormant until now.

Cutter: This “darkness” in Bruce was always with him. Maybe he never knew he had it in him until it was too late and this different side took control.

Det. Alder: So you’re saying this dark side of Bruce is the Bruce inside GCPD.

Cutter: We don’t know. I need to talk to him.

Alfred: I need to talk to him too.

Cutter: No!

Alfred: Why not?!

Cutter: Since Bruce trusted Gideon very similarly to trusting you and his friends, he felt betrayed and hurt when Gideon misused that trust. So in essence, Bruce will probably see everyone in his life he trusted so much betray him behind his back.

Alfred: Well I do know Master Bruce can trust me.

Cutter: You see that’s the point! He can’t trust you anymore.

Alfred: What?!

Det. Alder: That’s why he can’t speak to me or get a chance to trust me for helping him.

Cutter: Precisely. This side he is experiencing is causing him to forget and end his trust with everyone he knows deeply. And that’s why I need to be the one to help him. I’m a total outsider compare to you guys.

Alfred: (Trying to understand) And since you’re a outsider, Master Bruce is looking at this trust thing in reverse.

Cutter: Now you get it. An outsider you can’t trust, yet friends you can; however, since when Gideon as a friend broke that trust, he and every other friend Bruce had trusted, can’t be trusted anymore. The only people he can trust are outsiders.

Det. Alder: Risky.

Cutter: It has to be done. At least me getting through him could help your case and help him get out of that situation.

Det. Alder: What can really help him is finding the person who did this. Bruce can’t kill.

Alfred: I always knew Master Bruce, he won’t kill.

Cutter: So how can we prove it, yet he holds the murder weapon.

Voice: Be like a reporter.

(Everyone look at who said and the camera shift to see it was Leo)

Det. Alder: You listened to everything.

Leo: I did.

Cutter: What you mean be like a reporter.

Leo: Find something at the scene that… pardon me Det. Alder that detectives missed.

Det. Alder: You’re sure.

Leo: Yeah.

Cutter: Well, let me and Det. Alder head back to the scene.

Leo: But…

Det. Alder: Listen, if we find something; we can let you use your “reporter” instincts in it okay.

Leo: You can’t trust your forensics friends.

Det. Alder: Someone is setting Bruce up for murder he didn’t commit. Sconzeri may or may not been in Thomas and Martha Wayne’s death, but knowing Bruce he don’t kill.

Leo: Agree.

Alfred: He is innocent.

Det. Alder: And we are going to prove it.

(Both Megan and Agent Cutter proceed to head out to head to the crime scene)

(Shifts back to Leo and Alfred)

Leo: Just wait around until they come back.

Alfred: Well actually, there is somewhere we can go while they are preoccupied.

Leo: What’s that?

Alfred: A wedding.

Leo: Oh, yeah while Bruce is getting wrongly convicted, Jason is getting married to a woman who has secrets to hide.

Alfred: Does she?

Leo: Having my “reporter” instincts, she has secrets. Everyone in Gotham has secrets.

Alfred: (Agreeing to that)

(Cuts off to Leo)

• Ext. Blackgate Prison

(Cuts to the view of the prison)

• Int. Cell

(Cuts inside as we see Bruce wearing a beige jumpsuit and just looking at the wall)

(We soon see a guard behind the bars coming towards him)

Guard: Mr. Wayne, you have a visitor.

Bruce: (Wondering who knows he is here)

(Cuts off to a bewildered Bruce)

• Int. Visitor Room

(Cuts to the room as we see a few other inmates communicating to their fellow love ones and/or friends)

(We spot Bruce entering an empty side of a booth and on the other side we see a familiar face)

(Shifts to see Lucius Fox)

Bruce: (Sitting down and picking up the phone to try and communicate with Lucius) Why are you here?

Lucius: Just to see an innocent friend of mines getting wrongly convicted.

Bruce: Please, just leave me alone.

Lucius: Bruce!

Bruce: No! So you can tell this to Leo, Alfred, Julie, and all the others…I don’t need your guys help. I never did nor I never will again! Now go!

(And out of the blue, Bruce hangs up and leaves)

(Shifts to Lucius)

Lucius: (Absolutely stunned about that statement and worried about Bruce mentally; wondering was that a different side of Bruce, or was that really Bruce)

(Cuts off to Lucius)

(Fades out) [Act II ends]

[COMMERCIAL BREAK]

[Act III]

• Ext. Powers Mansion

(Cuts to the view of the mansion several hours later)

• Ext. Backyard

(Cuts to the backyard of the mansion nearby the conservatory and we soon see the wedding decorations have been finished; guests are coming in and mingling while we also see a glimpse of the pastor talking to the wedding planner)

• Int. Mansion – Library

(Cuts inside as we see a well suited Jason in his custom-made tuxedo is about to get married)

Jason: (So nervous about the event)

(As he walks back and forth thinking about the vows, we soon see Julie, wearing a beautiful teal dress and hair usually straight down is tied up in a ponytail)

Julie: Jason.

Jason: (Looking at Julie) Wow! You look beautiful.

Julie: (Blushing a bit) Thanks.

Jason: if there was one other girl than Anna I would marry that would be you.

Julie: (Realizing that was a joke; she smiles) I’m already taken; not to the aisle by the way.

Jason: I know.

Julie: Got the cold feet.

Jason: You notice.

Julie: Every time I seen you so confident in what you are doing, but just this one time I see you so uncomfortable.

Jason: Things just come by me, and I never faultier.

Julie: Yet if it’s a girl…

Jason: I’m like a whole new person.

Julie: No matter what, you are the same Jason…single or married.

Jason: Thanks; I appreciate that.

Julie: (Suddenly think about Bruce) Did you seen Bruce? Is he going to show up?

Jason: He wasn’t in the initial list, but these past few weeks we haven’t been friends lately.

Julie: He’s still your best man?

Jason: I may not have a best man.

Julie: Understandable. At least have you seen him?

Jason: No. The last time I saw him was the time we saved you and that Adrian clone back at Summerholt.

Julie: (Wondering about Bruce)

Jason: If I know Bruce, he’s going to show up.

Julie: I don’t know. Something is telling me not this time.

Jason: You’ll see him. He’s Bruce.

Julie: (Understand what he meant) Well, I’m going to take my seat and wait til the ceremony begins. (About to head out) Can’t believe it, you’re going to get married.

Jason: Shocking is it.

Julie: (Still can’t believe it; she soon leaves)

(Shifts back to Jason as we see him continue his pondering and walking back and forth until he sees someone else)

(Shits to see its Sean)

Sean: The day is finally here.

Jason: Yeah, I can’t believe I got a heart and let you become a guest.

Sean: Hey, I just wonder if you still need a best man knowing Bruce is probably occupied somewhere else and don’t care about you marrying a nobody.

Jason: Listen, I know Bruce, you, and I were close back then, but things changed; and what I mean is you leaving and we having a normal life.

Sean: Come on, you know you need someone by to be by your side.

Jason: (Trying to refuse, but knowing his wedding is just minutes away) Alright, alright! Sean, will you be my best man.

Sean: (Smiling) All, you shouldn’t have.

Jason: (Thinking this could be a mistake)

Sean: I’ll be waiting.

(We soon see Sean heading out; shifts back to Jason)

Jason: (Knowing this whole day is crazy and just half to be himself)

(Cuts off to Jason)

• Ext. Backyard

(Cuts back to the backyard as we see many of the guests are sitting down; we soon see Julie and as well later joined by Leo and Alfred near the Groom’s section)

Alfred: (Wondering about Victor) Is Mr. Victor showing up?

Leo: I guess not.

Julie: I wish Bruce do.

(Leo and Alfred looking at each other knowing Julie doesn’t know what is going on)

Julie: (Soon notices the look they shared; and knowing Leo so much, figuring something is wrong) Alright, tell me.

Leo: Tell you what?

Julie: Tell me about Bruce. I don’t know how or why, but you know where Bruce is?

Leo: I don’t.

Julie: Leo, your lies didn’t work with Lindsey, and it surely doesn’t work on me.

Leo: First off, Lindsey dumped me because of a psycho phoenix-freak killer stealing my mind.

Julie: Have you ever made up with her.

Leo: No.

Julie: You should.

Leo: I’ll see later, but right now I’m focusing more on this internship I got.

Julie: That’s great, but tell me what is going on here? Where is Bruce?

Leo: (Hesitating to speak)

Julie: (Realizing, Alfred can help her) Alfred, please tell me. Where is Bruce?

Alfred: (Hesitating as well, but realize she needs to know and can’t lie to Julie) Oooh…Master Bruce is in prison. (Trying to say it quietly)

Julie: (A bit confused) What?!

Alfred: (Wanting to say it again quietly)

Leo: He says Bruce is in prison.

(People starting to listen)

Leo: (Trying to relieve the problem) I mean he is a prisoner in his own house.

(Everyone staring to get back talking to others)

Julie: (Surprised and stunned) Why? How? What happened…?

Leo: It’s a long story, but short version he’s being framed.

Julie: How? Who’s doing this?

Leo: That’s the problem, we don’t know who.

Julie: What you mean you don’t know who?

Leo: That’s all I can tell you. Please, Julie don’t freak out. Everything is going to be alright by the time this day ends.

Julie: (Couldn’t believe what is happening)

Alfred: (To Leo) You sure we are going to find who is behind this?

Leo: I hope so.

(Cuts off to them worrying what if they don’t find who is behind it all)

• Ext. Narrows

(Cuts to the narrows)

• Ext. Alley

(Cuts to the same alley where Sconzeri was shot to death; we soon see Megan and Agent Cutter approaching and surveying the crime scene)

Cutter: Are you sure everything was checked?

Det. Alder: Yeah, all the bullet casings that were discovered nearby Sconzeri were picked up by the CSIs.

Cutter: No contamination.

Det. Alder: Not even one. There was no evidence of contamination. What are you trying to find?

Cutter: (Looking around) Something you guys missed.

Det. Alder: Usually we do a good job.

Cutter: I sure hope so; I read about several other botch cases the GCPD have done.

Det. Alder: And none by me. I do mines by the book.

Cutter: (Glancing at her) I know you do.

Det. Alder: So is there anything around here that scream we missed something.

Cutter: (Looking around)

(The camera shifts around and glances at a strange object near a fire escape)

Cutter: (Pointing to the object) There.

Det. Alder: (Listening and follow him near the object)

(We soon see the object as sort of a card)

Cutter: (Picking up the card with a glove)

Det. Alder: Is there anything on there?

Cutter: (Viewing it closely) Yeah.

(Camera zooms to the card as we see it sates “Fleur Montermier et Trompe L’oeil a Gotham Festival”)

Cutter: It’s something about fleur montermier et trompe l’ something, yet I do see Gotham Festival.

Det. Alder: (Looking at the design of the card) Yeah, I remembered those cards. Those were sort of advertisement cards promoting the Fun House at the Amusement Mile.

Cutter: Amusement mile?

Det. Alder: That’s what we called Gotham Festival and was a great place for fun. However, the city government turned down more funding and eventually shut it down. And then from fifteen years ago to now, is just an empty amusement park.

Cutter: So why a card like this ends up in a beat up place over here.

Det. Alder: I don’t know, but I guess we should get Leo to use his “reporter instincts” to help solve it.

Cutter: Hope so.

Det. Alder: (Receiving a text message)

Cutter: What was that?

Det. Alder: (Answering that message) That was Lucius Fox, a friend of mines as well Bruce’s. He just saw Bruce at Blackgate and Bruce just ignored his help.

Cutter: See. What I mean. He considers his friends as outsiders and outsiders as his friends.

Det. Alder: (Realizing they need to find out who is behind this) We need to find this creep who is setting Bruce up.

(Cutter agrees)

(A minute later we see them leaving the crime scene and heading back into the city)

(Cuts off to them leaving off screen)

• Ext. Powers Mansion – Backyard

(Cuts back to the Powers residence as we see the ceremony is about to begin; we soon see Jason and Sean near the pastor)

(The camera views the guests looking on; and then a few minutes later we see the pianist starting the traditional wedding theme as everybody stands up and views the bride approaching)

(Shifts to see the bride leaving from the doors of the conservatory and soon walking straight down the middle aisle approaching the center where Jason is waiting)

(The song ends as Anna reaches to Jason; Jason holds her hands and soon we see the pastor begins and we listen a few minutes later until we hear him)

Pastor: The step which you are about to take is the most….sincere and earnest with your pledge to one another. Jason, will you have this woman to be your wedded wife, to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, and forsaking all others, keep you only unto her, for so long as you both shall live?

Jason: I do.

Pastor: Anna, will you have this man to be your wedded husband, to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, and forsaking all others, keep you only unto him, for so long as you both shall live?

Anna: I do.

Pastor: Before they set their vows, which amongst you in the audience refuse to let these two to be in happily union. Let us know.

(As we hear a minute of silence, the pastor is set begin the reputation of the promises and vows)

(And then out of nowhere we hear a loud no)

Voice: No! Don’t do it, Jason!!!

(Everyone in the stands is shocked as they turn their heads; Sean view as well and smirks knowing this was finally happening; shifts to Jason and Anna looking at who said that)

(Shifts to see its Victor)

Jason: I should have known! (Walking towards him)

Victor: Son, listen to me, please you half to listen to me…

Jason: No! I thought we could have put our past behind us, but every single time I need to live my life…(he soon sucker punches Victor)

(Victor takes the hit and drops to the ground; everyone gasped)

Jason: You ruined it!

Victor: Son…

Jason: No. I’m going to married Anna and there is nothing you can’t do to stop it. (Heading back to the altar to marry Anna)

Victor: (Realizing this lying witch needs to be dealt with) Her name is not Anna!

Jason: (Pauses for a sec)

Anna: Jason, come on leave him. He’s just making nonsense.

Victor: Her TRUE name is Arica Hawthorne.

Jason: (Turning around and listening to that)

(Shifts to see Julie, Leo, and Alfred and well as other guests flabbergasted)

Leo: (To Alfred) See, what I told you.

Victor: That liar you are about to spent the rest of your life was never adopted by a construction worker. Her whole life is a lie. Isn’t that true Arica.

Anna: Liar!!

Victor: No, you’re the liar! You and your so-called fake life. You wanted to marry my son for his inheritance.

Jason: (Don’t want to believe it)

Anna: Stop it!

Victor: And when the honeymoon is official, you and my son get lost in a storm, but you’re the only one who survive.

Anna: No!

Victor: Admit it! No one is believing your lies anymore Arica. Son, don’t marry her.

Jason: (Don’t know what to do)

Anna: You half to marry me Jason, remember. Remember, we meant to each other. Always. (Smiling)

Jason: Yeah…yeah, you’re right.

Victor: Jason!

Jason: No, she’s right dad. We are meant to be with each other.

Anna: (Smiling)

Jason: Yet, (He soon sees the ring he was going to put on her finger) I would rather date the devil than to date you. You witch

Anna: (Surprised)

(Everyone in the audience is surprised)

Sean: Thank God! He finally sees the light!

Anna: Jason, I don’t understand.

Jason: All you wanted was my money. It won’t matter if I die or not, you might have killed me. (Realizing all the events that pained his father) You was the one who poisoned him; and I bet you had a part in the shooting.

Anna: You are making nonsense.

Jason: No, I’m making perfect sense. See the ring… (He soon throws it) That was the Jason you wanted, but guess what lady this Jason won’t do anything for you. So if you may, get out of my property. I don’t want to see your face again. Better yet, I don’t want to see you in Gotham. If you do, I promise you your life will be a living hell.

Anna: Jason, please.

Jason: No!! Go! Or I’ll make sure my security guards will throw you out!

Anna: (Knowing everything is ruined; she runs away)

(The guests are absolutely stunned at what just happened)

Victor: (Seeing Anna before she heads out) I hope I’ll see you really soon.

Anna: (Not wanting to do anything to do with this stuff again; she continues to run away)

(The guests and the pastor are just shell-shocked and don’t know what to make of it)

(Shifts to see Jason depressed and heartbroken that he allowed that monster to fool him; he soon sits down depressed)

(As we see the guests leaving still stunned, we soon see Victor about to head over to his son, but just want to leave him alone for a minute)

(Leo and Julie view over to Jason and is upset of what Anna did to him)

(Shifts back to Jason)

Jason: (Don’t want to even speak)

(Cuts off as we zoom out continuing to see Jason upset about this aborted wedding)

(Fades out) [Act III ends]

[COMMERCIAL BREAK]

[Act IV]

• Ext. Wayne Manor

(Cuts to the view of the manor)

• Int. Foyer

(Cuts inside to see Alfred and Leo entering)

(We soon see Det. Alder and Agent Cutter arriving from the study knowing their arrival)

Det. Alder: Where you guys were?

Leo: Let just say a wedding we never thought could have happened.

Det. Alder: I forgot about Jason getting married.

Leo: Well you can forget that.

Det. Alder: What you mean?

Alfred: A sort of game of lying this, lying that.

Cutter: I’m confused?

Leo: The wedding was called off indefinitely.

Det. Alder: Well I feel sorry for Jason, Bruce is most important.

Alfred: I absolutely second that.

Leo: Same here.

Alfred: So in our absence, you guys found anything suspicious?!

Det. Alder: Speaking off… (Looking to Cutter)

Cutter: We actually found this. (Getting the fair card and giving it to Leo)

(The camera views the writing)

Alfred: My goodness, I remember those…those were from the, the old Gotham Fair.

Leo: I heard about them when I was a child. My father loved that, he almost took me before it shut down.

Det. Alder: I know it wasn’t Bruce who left it, but someone else did.

Leo: Who?

Det. Alder: That’s what we want you to do. Since after all, you did say you have those “reporter” instincts.

Leo: I might have exaggerate it because of my internship acceptance.

Cutter: Good, so can you figure that writing out.

Leo: Okay, let’s put those instincts to work.

Alfred: Come to the office, Master Bruce’s laptop is already on.

(They all head to the office)

(Cuts off to them walking towards the office)

• Int. Office

(Cuts inside the office as we see Leo and the others approach the desk, and we see Leo getting on the laptop and starts doing his research)

Cutter: So can you at least take a crack out of that writing?

Leo: Well, looking at what I found so far is that Fleur means an artistic move while Montermier um….

(A few minutes later, we see Leo cracking the identity)

Leo: Got it!

Det. Alder: What is it?

Leo: Montermier was this French painter who developed almost twenty works.

Cutter: Okay, so why would a artist and art move connect with the Gotham Festival.

Leo: (Thinking and looking at the research) The festival was actually hosting the paintings of Montermier.

Det. Alder: No one ever even mention about him or his works.

Leo: (Reading the bio) It says here that Montermier’s then-recent works were to make fun of tricks and foolery.

Det. Alder: I could see the connection. Where is this Montermier?

Leo: He’s dead. He committed suicide three days before his works would have been shown at the festival.

(Cutter approaching behind Leo to look at the info)

Cutter: It says here that the works was going to be revealed on the exact same day the festival shut down.

Det. Alder: Everything at Old Amusement Mile is still there. It’s like it’s a ghost town.

Alfred: So what’s the connection?

Cutter: Something about that trompe word thingy.

Leo: You mean trompe l’oeil.

Cutter: Yeah.

Leo: Wait! (Suddenly having a flashback about that term) Back at school, in my history class we talked about that term before. (Remembering what it means) It’s…it’s… (About to forget it until he remembers) Of course, it means a deceit of the eye.

Det. Alder: (Looking at the connections) Wait, didn’t Montermier’s works right before he died dealt with tricks and foolery.

Leo: Yeah, sort of a…illusion (He then narrows down the potential person responsible). It’s Billings.

Det. Alder: Billings, he’s at Blackgate.

Leo: Or may seen to be. Remember, Billings’ family ring can cast illusions.

Det. Alder: Just like he did with Jason, trying to make him the one for killing the deputy mayor.

Alfred: So he wants revenge against Master Bruce?

Leo: Makes sense. Billings realize Bruce messed up his plans and probably created this whole charade.

Det. Alder: Illusion or not, Bruce didn’t act like himself.

Cutter: So this Billings, checked Bruce’s past.

Leo: He knew Bruce had angst against Sconzeri; he probably followed Bruce all this time just waiting for the perfect moment.

Det. Alder: So that Bruce shooting Sconzeri was an illusion…caught on tape. Billings knew because he worked at the district attorney office. He would knew how Howell operate.

Leo: Precisely. And I think since he believe Bruce is getting what he deserved, I think Howell is next.

Det. Alder: (Getting on her cell) I need Bourne to check on Howell’s location. (Soon on the phone) Hey, Will, it’s me Megan. (She walks out the room)

Alfred: Well this means Master Bruce is innocent.

Cutter: No.

Alfred: What you mean? We found out who’s framing him!

Cutter: We need Billings. Without him, Bruce would see his entire life rotting in cell.

Leo: That’s not going to happen.

Alfred: Well find him!

Cutter: How?

(Megan returns distraught)

Leo: What is it, Det. Alder?

Det. Alder: Howell never showed up at his office when he left the GCPD.

Cutter: Billings must have gotten him.

Det. Alder: We need to find him.

Leo: The only place, Old Amusement Mile.

Det. Alder: Of course, Billings left that card.

Cutter: And that’s must be where your DA is as well.

Leo: If I guess, he could be at the Montermier’s exhibit.

Det. Alder: Excatly. (To Cutter) You ready.

Cutter: Let’s go.

Alfred: Megan, promise me Bruce will be back here free of all charges.

Det. Alder: I’ll do my best.

(She heads out)

(Alfred worrying for Bruce and hoping they can stop Billings; he looks to Leo)

(Shifts to Leo as he feels the same way)

(Cuts off to Leo)

• Ext. Powers Mansion

(Cuts to the view of the mansion)

• Int. Library

(Cuts inside as we see a distraught and heartbroken Jason viewing the fireplace)

Jason: (Feeling hurt, angry, and upset that he was duped by her)

(We soon see Victor entering)

Victor: I’m so sorry, son.

Jason: (Glancing at his father) Say it. Say it.

Victor: I’m not going to say I told you so. Your heart has been through enough turmoil; and I’m sorry that conniving, evil witch made you her pawn.

Jason: You knew she was trouble from the moment you two met did you?

Victor: I tried warning you, but…(Feeling a sharp pain in his chest)

Jason: But what?!

Victor: (Turns around a quick second and takes out the same pills he took before, but just like last time, he ignores taking it)

Jason: Are you okay?

Victor: I’m fine. (Turning back around and notice the envelope he gave Jason is still closed)

Jason: (Seeing that his father is viewing the envelope) I never opened it.

Victor: You need too.

Jason: Why?

Victor: I told you before that it would be the key to your future.

Jason: What is it with you and this future talk? You was right about Anna or whatever her name was, and now this. What is going on with you?

Victor: I didn’t want to announce this just after you just experienced…

Jason: Just say it!

Victor: By tomorrow morning, I will relinquish CEO duties of PowerCorp.

Jason: (Stunned) What?! What are you talking about?

Victor: I understand your confusion, yet this decision was mines and mines alone. Just sometimes you need to move on and do better things.

Jason: But why the company; are you selling PowerCorp?

Victor: I can’t tell you. I’ll tell you everything tomorrow when the press conference begins.

Jason: (Upset and still confused) Dad…

Victor: I’ll expect you son. Maybe that false wedding was just a sign to what’s to come.

Jason: (Still confused)

Victor: Be ready at noon.

(As Jason is stunned with the news, shift to Victor as he still feels that nagging pain in his chest, but hasn’t yet tell his son about his sudden condition)

(Cuts off to Victor)

• Ext. Amusement Mile

(Cuts to the view of the old amusement park)

(We soon spot Det. Alder and Cutter getting out of Cutter’s Ford Taurus)

Cutter: (Surveying at the place)

Det. Alder: Trust me; it was much grandeur than it is now.

Cutter: Make me miss Coney Island.

Det. Alder: Let’s go before Billings spot us.

Cutter: Let’s find that exhibit.

(As they head out and survey the area, an hour gone by as the camera fades in the time lapse and we soon see them approaching old posters pointing to Montermier’s exhibit of trickery paintings)

Cutter: You see what I see.

Det. Alder: (Shaking her head in agreement)

(They move inside separately)

(Cuts off to them entering the exhibit)

• Int. Montermier’s Exhibit

(Cuts inside the exhibit as we see Megan taking her cop stance with her gun drawn and aimed)

(The camera shifts to see Howell tied up and then notices Megan)

Howell: Detective! Detective, save me! Help!

Det. Alder: (Approaching to Howell) Where’s Billings?

Howell: You know.

Det. Alder: How you know?

Howell: The minute my DA office detective was laying next to me dead and Billings taken over his role. He gave me that CD.

Det. Alder: And now you see Bruce was frame. So where is Billings?

Howell: (About to say something)

Voice: You seek me…

Det. Alder: (Turning around)

(Shifts to see Billings holding his own gun and pointing to the detective)

Billings: You found me. Now, drop the weapon.

Det. Alder: Billings, it’s all over!

Billings: (Pointing his gun) It’s not over when I say it’s over! Drop the weapon! Drop it!

Det. Alder: Listen Delbert…

Billings: Drop it or Howell is dead!

Det. Alder: Alright, alright. (Dropping the gun on the floor) No one else don’t need to die.

Billings: (Smiling) I guess you discover everything.

Det. Alder: And I know Bruce was the one who put a stop to your first plans, but he didn’t send you to prison. You did it yourself if you didn’t have to kill the deputy mayor.

Billings: Please, the deputy mayor was just a useless pawn and joke to the city. I’m not surprise he didn’t got popped earlier. I did this city a favor.

Det. Alder: And what was that? Killing a politician, crime lord, and framing two young billionaires.

Billings: Gotham is corruptible; they aren’t capable of peace and serenity. Every day in this hell we call a city there is crime after crime after crime after crime…

(We soon see a shadowy person swiftly moving in the back)

Billings: Answer this, detective. If you want to stop me, how do you know that I’m not a illusion.

Det. Alder: I won’t fall for your tricks, Billings.

Billings: You have too. (About to fire the gun) I may or may not be a illusion, but this gun…this gun is real. (He is about to fire it)

(Then out of nowhere, Agent Cutter appears out of the shadows and spears Billings to the floor)

(His gun falls to the floor; Megan picks her gun back up and kicks the other gun away)

Det. Alder: Something about illusions, Billings, they always look forward, but not backwards.

Billings: You can’t stop me; you will never….

(Soon we see Cutter just punches Billings in the face knocking him out)

Det. Alder: (Impressed)

Cutter: Just hate it when criminals say we can’t stop them.

Det. Alder: (She soon takes the ring away from Billings’ finger) This time he is going to jail, no ring. No illusions.

Cutter: What about Bruce?

Det. Alder: (Looking over to Howell still tied up)

Howell: Come on, untie me!

Det. Alder: Just one thing.

Howell: And what’s that?

Det. Alder: (Know what she wants but don’t want to say it)

Howell: (Understanding what she wants) Alright, I’ll clear Wayne.

Det. Alder: Thank you.

Howell: Now can you untie me.

Det. Alder: (Smirking)

Cutter: I think he been through enough torture.

Det. Alder: Alright.

(She unties Howell and Howell realizing he made a huge mistake)

Howell: Media wants that Sconzeri story.

Det. Alder Give it to them, but make sure you identify the true killer and Bruce’s name will not be mention and his record expunged.

Howell: That’s asking too much.

Det. Alder: I untied you, now you owed me and as well Bruce.

Howell: (Realizing there is nothing he can do, but to make things right)

(Cuts off to Det. Alder and Howell)

• Ext. Gotham City

(Cuts to the view of the city as we pan around the buildings and in the background we see the night’s sky soon shifting to dawn then to the next morning)

• Ext. Docks

(Cuts to the view of the docks)

(Camera spots the criminal Anna walking towards a docking warehouse; we soon see a few guards appearing and then a truck pulling up)

(We see Anna/Arica heading to the lead guard)

Anna: Where is he?

Guard: (He doesn’t say a few seconds)

(And then the camera shift to the warehouse as we see a mysterious figure appearing on top the loading dock; all we see is his Armani shoes and pants legs)

Anna: (Realizing that figure is him)

(Camera views up as we see the figure wearing an Armani suit and then we view the face as an Caucasian male and his dark curly short cut hair; he steps forward to Anna)

Figure: Nice to see you.

Anna: Welcome to Gotham, Liam.

(Now we see the man is the mysterious L who been giving off messages)

Liam: It’s finally good to be here. Nice to see you, but I know you Arica.

Anna: Anna, the name’s Anna.

Liam: Come on, the charade is over.

Anna: (Surprised)

Liam: You think I look totally shock; I knew you was going to fail.

Anna: What? Liam, you changed my life and offered me a shot to be part of your organization.

Liam: Yeah, and that shot was to get in a committed relationship with Jason Powers.

Anna: Everything was going to plan until Victor. He should have died in that shooting. However he survived, but your man Tobias should have never came back to finish what he started.

Liam: I told him too.

Anna: And when he failed, I had to take things into my hands and I poisoned his scotch.

Liam: Yet, Victor proved more to me as an pawn than you.

Anna: (Confused)

Liam: Who do you think gave him all the information about your forgotten past?!

Anna: (Thinking about it and soon realizes) It was you all this time.

Liam: Listen, Robin and Joseph Wilden are gone; Tobias served his purpose. Victor was a mere pawn, nothing more…nothing less.

Anna: I can help you again. I can fall in love with Jason again…

Liam: It’s too late. You failed. This was a whole test, but I found some more suitable for the task.

Anna: (Stunned and confused) Who?!

(Two of Liam’s men surrounds behind her; Anna takes caution, but as she distract herself in that one instance, she is soon stabbed)

Anna: (Gasping and then looks down to see the wound and the blood she is losing)

Liam: (Holding the blooded knife) That who is me.

Anna: (Horrified and betrayed)

Liam: Sorry my love, but you served your purpose.

Anna: (Wanting to do something, but realize she is losing a lot of blood; she collapse but one of Liam’s men grabs her)

Liam: (Directing his men) In the truck.

(The back door of the truck opens up and we see Liam’s men laying a dying Anna inside the empty back)

Anna: (Opens her eyes slightly to see Liam screwed her and just can’t do anything about it; she soon falls unconscious)

Liam: (Directing his men) Close the doors.

(One of his men closes the doors; and then the truck driver gets his instructions and proceeds out)

(We see the lasting image of Anna dying inside the truck heading to an unknown place)

(Shifts back to Liam)

Liam: Goodbye my love. (He soon sets his sights on Gotham) This city is now mines. (Smiling sinisterly)

(Cuts off to Liam watching the overview of the city)

• Ext. GCPD Headquarters

(Cuts to the headquarters)

• Int. Interrogation room

(Cuts to the room as we see Bruce waiting for someone or something)

(And then we soon see Cutter entering)

Bruce: You.

Cutter: How’s this new life been treated you?

Bruce: What are you doing here?

Cutter: I came here because of trust.

Bruce: Leave.

Cutter: Bruce, I see how this new side of yours is treating not only you but your friends.

Bruce: (Not talking)

Cutter: You may not want to talk, but you do know that you’re innocent. You was always innocent.

Bruce: Was it Billings?

Cutter: (Confused) How you knew it was him?

Bruce: The same scenario, but he did this with Jason.

Cutter: But, unlike the first time, Billings knew you was angry with Sconzeri and the possibility that he had a hand in killing your parents.

Bruce: I don’t want to talk about it.

Cutter: Come on, Bruce.

Bruce: Will you go. Don’t you have something to do with the FBI?

Cutter: Not now. I got a few secret missions I can’t discuss.

Bruce: Yet you want to pay attention to me.

Cutter: I do. It’s time to get out of this darkness.

Bruce: I can’t.

Cutter: What you mean you can’t.

Bruce: I was in this place a long time ago, just…

Cutter: That these recent events just broke that shell that was holding it.

Bruce: Well whatever this shell you’re talking about; just that even though I didn’t killed Sconzeri, I felt pleasure.

Cutter: I could understand.

Bruce: See you don’t.

Cutter: Well let me understand. (Sitting down) Let me get inside you so I can help.

Bruce: No, no one can help!

Cutter: You’re right. No one can help. Not your two friends. Not Detective Alder and not even your butler.

Bruce: Well I guess I’m all alone.

Cutter: No. That you can’t accept. You are not alone in this. Like I told you, I can help. Let me help you.

Bruce: (Not talking)

Cutter: Bruce, this side that taking over you is corrupting your mind and your heart. Can you follow your senses and realize this is the best scenario for you.

Bruce: I can’t stop it because I don’t know how to control it!

Cutter: Well, see I can help you control it. I know a way that helps you control it, but doing this is going to be a monumental risk. Are you willing to accept it?

Bruce: (Pondering about it)

Cutter: If you want to control this side and make sure this won’t happen again, accept this and I will tell you everything about this...what I call an opportunity.

Bruce: (Still pondering)

Cutter: Like I said, if you want to do this, you are going to risk everything in your life. That’s my warning.

Bruce: (Trying to see if he wants to do, but feels he can’t do it and realize maybe this newfound side will be with him forever)

Cutter: I’m walking out of here. This opportunity is still in the open, but as I open that door and close it; the opportunity that can finally help you control that dark side of yours will be gone. And I’ll guess you will never be in control.

Bruce: (Hearing that statement and realize this side of his already did enough damage and fears if he can’t control it, he could be risking Alfred’s life, Leo’s life, and even more Julie’s)

Cutter: I’m leaving. (He starts heading to the door)

Bruce: (Thinks about everyone he cares about and soon about himself)

Cutter: (He is opening the door and is about to head to the other side before closing door)

Bruce: (Knowing what he has to do) Wait!!

Cutter: (Stopping; he quickly smirks and then turns back around)

Bruce: I want to know more.

Cutter: (Smiling and realizing the opportunity starts now)

(Cutter heads back in the room and he closes the door; we see the door closing toward us and cuts to black)

(Fades out) [Act IV ends]

[COMMERCIAL BREAK]

[Act V]

• Ext. Wayne Manor

(Cuts to the view of the manor a few hours later)

• Int. Foyer

(Cuts inside as we see Julie entering)

Julie: Hello?! Bruce!? Alfred?!

Alfred: (Appearing from the kitchen) Miss Madison, nice to see you again.

Julie: I heard Bruce is… (She then looks up)

(Shifts to see Bruce walking downstairs and as he is walking down, we see his right hand holding a sports bag)

Bruce: (Dropping the bag down) I got it from here Alfred.

Alfred: Yes, Master Bruce. (Confused about the bag; he walks away)

(Shifts back to Bruce and Julie)

Julie: I always knew you would never kill a man.

Bruce: I can’t talk, Julie. I…

Julie: Bruce, just listen. I been worrying about you; Alfred has too. Whatever is going on with you, you have to stop this before it consumes you.

Bruce: (Fighting it) I can’t.

Julie: Well, that’s why I’m always on your side.

(We see Julie cradling her right hand over Bruce’s cheeks)

Julie: I’m not going to lose you.

Bruce: You have no idea what that also means to me.

Julie: What are you talking about?

Bruce: I made a lot of mistakes, Julie. I shouldn’t be here to see those mistakes.

Julie: (Confused, but realizes maybe something could ease his mind) Kiss me.

Bruce: (A bit surprised)

Julie: Kiss me!

(And then we see Bruce couldn’t resist his urge, and Bruce and Julie making out an epic kiss; we see Bruce’s hands grabbing Julie’s waist and then we see Julie’s arms around Bruce)

(Shifts to Alfred coming back from the kitchen)

Alfred: (Smiling and proud to see them happy)

(Shifts back to Bruce and Julie)

(And after a minute, they gently stop)

Julie: See…

Bruce: (Knowing what she is saying) You mean everything me as well as Alfred and Leo, but I can’t lose you; none of you.

Julie: (Confused) What are you saying, Bruce?

Bruce: I have to do this.

Julie: Do what? (She then notices the bag and being curious) What’s in the bag?

Bruce: I’m leaving.

Julie: (Soon she gets confused) What you mean you’re leaving?

Bruce: I’m leaving Gotham.

(Bruce soon takes his bag and heads outside)

Julie: (Shocked and totally confused; she chases after him)

(Shifts to Alfred)

Alfred: (He’s more stunned and confused as much as Julie)

(Cuts off to Alfred)

• Ext. Driveway

(Cuts to the driveway as we see a parked 1960 Ford Mustang and then shifts to Bruce heading to the car and Julie running after him to convince him to stop and stay)

Bruce: (Putting on his black jacket before heading in the car)

Julie: Wait! Bruce, wait!

Bruce: No!

Julie: (Turning him around) Listen to me, you can’t just walk out like this. (Starting to get upset and seeing tears coming out of her eyes) You can’t just say I’m leaving Gotham and that’s it. We need to talk.

Bruce: I’m done talking. (Heading to the parked car)

(We start hearing the song, “Run” by Snow Patrol, playing the background as we see Bruce opening the door of the mustang; he puts the bag in the back seat)

Julie: Bruce don’t do this?

Bruce: Or what?

Julie: You can’t go...why are you even leaving; where are you going?

Bruce: I’m leaving Gotham City this is what I need to do....

Julie: Why?

Bruce: I just have to.

Julie: (Stopping him) Do you love me?

Bruce: (Hesitating and can’t even say what he wants to say, but soon he enters the car)

Julie: I love you!

Bruce: (looking at her) That’s the reason I’m leaving...and I’m not coming back (He starts the car and pulls off fast)

Julie: (Confused and shocked and seeing him leaving abruptly) Bruce! Bruce! Bruce!

(We see the car leaves as we shifts to see Julie disappointed to see him gone and she starts to cry; then we shift back to see Alfred observing everything by the porch steps, putting his head down in disappointment as well)

• Ext. Car

(Cuts to see the 1960 Ford Mustang as we see Bruce in a determined attitude as he continues to drive away and the song continues to play loud)

• Ext. PowerCorp.

(Cuts to see outside as the song continues to play we see a live press conference as well we see Victor on the podium and Jason, holding his thought to be wedding ring and squeezes it in his hands, is sitting along with other businessmen on the stage as we also see reporters on the other side talking about Victor’s big change)

Victor: (Talking to the reporters) I’m here to announce a big change for the company and I can tell you it’s one set for the stone and seeing how my life has changed as well as my son’s life had changed over the year. I’m announcing the change of hands... (Feeling something wrong with his heart) for the company.

(The reporters are intrigued about the news as Jason is stunned about the news and notices something is wrong with him)

Victor: Furthermore, I’m... (Feeling the pain in his heart again) giving my company to... (Then all of the sudden, his heart stops and he collapses on the stage)

(Everyone is shock and Jason sees his father in pain)

Jason: Dad! (Running to him) Dad! (Holding him) Who you gave the company to?

Victor: (About to say something and then his hearts acts up again and he falls into unconsciousness)

Jason: (Shock and screams) Help! Get help anybody! Help!

(As we see him holding his father and the song continuing, the camera views Victor being unconsciousness from a bird’s eye and then we shifts to the sky)

• Ext. Gotham Times

(Fades to sky again then towards the newspaper building as we see the view of the tower-like structure)

• Int. Reporter Floor

(Cuts to the reporter floor as we see Leo holding a box as the song continues to play)

Leo: (seeing a female reporter) Hey, is the editor’s office that way?

Female: You must be the new intern; good...your office is that way. (Pointing the direction to that door)

Leo: (Kind of feel awkward about her heads to the door as we see him walking towards the door)

(As the song continues, we see a dark area; we then see the door opens wildly as we see Leo on the other side)

Leo: (Heads inside as notices a closet-like room) Great, this is where I will spend my whole summer in...Great!

(As the song continues, we see the camera zooming back as we see Leo dropping his box on an old-rimmed desk and then we see the camera fades to wall)

• Int. Julie’s House

(Fades from the wall of the Gotham Times’ closet room to the wall of the living room as we see a depressed Julie entering and talking to Alfred on the phone)

Julie: I know Alfred, I been giving him calls and I think he’s ignoring them. I’ll keep on calling, alright bye! (As she hangs up the phone, she then notices an envelope while she is putting her keys down)

(She picks up the envelope which we see “Julie” on it, and knowing her aunt is out of town, she ponders on who send her this letter as the song continues to play in the background)

• Int. Gotham Memorial Hospital

(Cuts inside the hospital as well we hear the song still playing, we see doctors and nurses pulling the stretcher of an unconscious Victor)

Victor: (We see him laying there on the stretcher after having a major heart attack and we see the breathing mask on him as we see the doctors and nurses taking him away)

(The camera then shifts to a reporter)

Reporter: (Talking to the camera as the camera we see stuff on screen “PowerCorp. CEO suffered a heart attack” and then on the top-right scene, “LIVE!”) I’m Kelly and this is Channel 10 as we report that billionaire businessman, Victor Powers, had just suffered a major heart attack...

(As she still is talking and as the song continues to play, we see Jason so depressed he sits down in the waiting room kind of embarrassed as we hear her voice and the song in the background)

Reporter (voice): ...had just suffered a major heart attack after a speech he gave in his company’s press conference about shifting hands, but the question is who? And if Victor will ever wake up to say it?

(As she is saying that, Jason puts his head down in disappointment and worry about his father’s health as the song continues and is getting to the end)

• Int. Car

(Inside the Mustang we still see Bruce driving with a determination and purpose as we see him put on his sunglasses as the song is very close to the end and then the camera zooms out the interior and to the view of the mustang’s exterior)

• Ext. Road

(Cuts as we see the car’s tailgate driving off and then we see the big sign “You’re Leaving Gotham City” and then we see the camera zooms out as we see the car driving somewhere...)

(As the song, “Run” has reached to the end the camera cuts black to…)

TO BE CONTINUED...

[Act V ends]

**CLOSING CREDITS**

Featured music

• "Find a Way" - SafetySuit
• "Run" - Snow Patrol

Title

• Crossroads is a decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change direction, course, or goal.
• In this episode, it represents the life-changing decisions Bruce, Victor, and even Leo have made.
  • Bruce makes a turning point in his life due to his other side, the actions, and consequences, so he decides to leave Gotham City to deal with the problem.
  • Victor decides to give up control of PowerCorp and give it to another person, but that lies in limbo due to his heart attack.
  • Leo has the opportunity to begin his future as a reporter, so he takes the internship at Gotham Times.
• It represents the turning point in Jason and Anna's relationship; how they were close to get married, but fail due to Anna's lies and misdeeds.
• It also represents the fate of two key relationships: Bruce and Julie, Jason and Victor; each not knowing where they will go based of Bruce's and Victor's decisions in their lives.

Notes

• Antagonists: Delbert Billings, Anna Davison, and Liam
• This is the first episode the follows events directly after the previous episode.
• Where Bruce did a lot of action in the previous episode, in this episode he remains very much passive throughout until the episode's final moments.
• This is the second episode where a young billionare is accused of murder. Jason was framed back in Frame, in this episode Bruce is alleged to kill Sconzeri.
• By this episode we find out the Omicron syndicate died with the deaths of Gideon Dobson and Sconzeri, and the disappearance of the Black Mask.
• Victor passed on taking his heart medication, in which has tragic consequences later on in the episode.
• This is the first time Det. Alder and Agent Cutter have teamed up.
• Leo confirms he has the Gotham Times intership.
• Det. Alder, Cutter, and Alfred mention about Gideon, how he misused Bruce, and also talk about the "dark side" Bruce has been harboring since he was young.
• Jason and Victor shares a rare father-son tender moment before the wedding.
• First time Lucius Fox returns since Dream.
• Leo mentioned Lindsey and what happened back in Switch that caused their breakup.
• This is the first time in the series a wedding is featured, first time one of the main characters set to say "I Do." However, the wedding of Jason and Anna got interrupted and never finished.
• First time Anna Davison's true past is exposed, mainly by Victor. It is revealed her real name is Arica Hawthorne, and created the story of her construction working family.
• Alder and Cutter discovered a card, that used for the Gotham Festivals.
• First time the Amusement Mile has been mentioned and seen in this series. In the Batman comics, Amusement Mile is a famed location and famous hideout for The Joker.
• In this series version of the Amusement Mile, it is the hideout for Billings.
• The card they found reveals that it was Billings all along.
• Billings makes his first reappearance since Frame.
• Just like what he did to Jason framing him for the deputy mayor, Billings used his ring to frame Bruce for Sconzeri's death and stepped up his revenge by kidnapping DA Howell.
• Victor reveals he will step down as CEO of PowerCorp and announce the future of the company during a press conference. It's most likely that was Jason's wedding gift.
• First time the person known as "L" who has been giving Anna messages throughout the season makes his true appearance as Liam. Because of him, he orchestrated the deaths of Robin Wilden back in Avalon, Joseph Wilden back in Happenstance, and hired Tobias Smith to kill Victor Powers, his shooting back in Excalibur and his abduction in Paradox.
• Anna gets stabbed after being used and betrayed by Liam, after it was Liam who gave Victor the key information to expose her lies and ruin presumably her plan to steal Jason's inheritance.
• Though he remained unseen throughout the second season and allowed others to do his dirty work, Liam will return in season 3 and will do things personally.
• Bruce refused to talk and allowed his friends to help, but to Cutter's expectations, Bruce accepts Cutter's plan to help him control his other side.
• Julie discovered a letter sent from an unknown person, while Leo begins his internship at Gotham Times.
• Victor suffers a major heart attack just as he's about to announce the successor to his CEO. Third time his life lies in a cliffhanger. His shooting back in Excalibur and poisoning in Paradox.
• Bruce departs Gotham City, but doesn't reveal where he'll be going or if he'll ever come back to Gotham, which leaves his fate in a cliffhanger.