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Act Two

Gordon shows Bruce the files he had on the Wayne case. Unfortunately, the killer was never found. Gordon asks if Bruce will testify at the trial of the thugs, and Bruce tells him that he's leaving town, that he is only there for family business.

Gordon and Bruce talk about WayneCorp a little bit. Bruce tells him he's going to sign over the papers to let the trustees run things. "I don't want anything to do with Gotham City," Bruce tells him. After some discussion and an offer for dinner from Barbara, it's time for Bruce to go. As Bruce is about to leave, Gordon asks Bruce if he's meeting with Charles Palantine at WayneCorp. Bruce nods, and wonders if Gordon's words are a warning....

Cut to Palantine's office, as the man greets Bruce. Palantine's one of those slimy big business types who acts all nice on the inside but you know he's lower than dirt on the inside. Think of a cross between Lionel Luthor of Smallville and Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars (though surely, the name is what brought that thought up).

Bruce asks Palantine why the police are investigating WayneCorp and Palantine brushes him off as if he's asking something ridiculous. "The police commissioner is a close personal friend of mine," Palantine assures. Palantine spends time assuring Bruce that business is not something he wants to do, and that signing the company over to the trustees is the right thing. Bruce is about to sign, as Alfred clears his throat. Bruce takes this as a hint, and tells Palantine he's going to take the papers home to look over. Getting desperate, Palantine assures Bruce that WayneCorp has lawyers who can explain things. Bruce is distracted by the sight of an old friend - Lucius Fox.

Lucius Fox's father worked at Wayne Manor when Bruce was a boy, and Lucius and Bruce were friends. Now, Lucius is an intern for WayneCorp. His father died in "an accident" while working security at Wayne Chemical. After some brief introductions, Palantine reminds Bruce that he needs the papers signed first thing in the morning. After all, his 18th birthday is in only two days...

On the elevator on the way out, Bruce sees that Alfred is worried about what happens if he signs those papers. "And I'm worried what will happen if you don't," Alfred tells him. "Do you know who inherits your estate if you are killed before you turn 18? Your guardians. The Board. Palantine." Alfred now knows why Bruce's return to Gotham was so urgent.

Bruce says he needs to find a trustworthy lawyer ("an onymoron," Alfred tells him) who can help him read the papers. "It's a good thing Harvey just finished first year law..." Alfred is surprised by Bruce's suggestion. A visit to Bruce's friend Harvey Dent is in order. After all, around the time Alfred was making a souffle he was interrupted by an invite to a party at Harvey's place.

Harvey's a few years older than Bruce, a party guy who's "been thrown out of the best prep schools" with Bruce. He's an easygoing, fun loving kind of guy, the popular type everyone loves to be around. He has a sister named Susan who he's been trying to introduce to Bruce for ages. As Bruce and Alfred arrive there, Harvey's having a costume party. "I know how you hate costumes, I knew you wouldn't come," he tells Bruce. Harvey says he'll look at the papers later, but right now it's time to party.

Bruce turns to Alfred and says "We're the only ones not in costume." Alfred puts on a chauffeur hat and tells him "Speak for yourself, sir."

Bruce awkwardly walks around. A door opens behind him, and out of the darkness come two arms with long claws reaching out of the shadows. A stunning woman in a tiger walks out. It's an exotic 20-year-old by the name of Selena Kyle. She apologizes for coming out of the darkness, but the claws prevented her from being able to turn on the light in the bathroom. "Luckily I can see really well in the dark," she tells him. Bruce, already very attracted to this woman, talks to her for a moment, before she tells him that Harvey is gesturing for him to come over. Bruce complains that it's probably Harvey wanting to introduce him to his sister, yet again. Harvey drags Bruce away from his new friend. "If I see you with Susan, I'll rescue you," she promises.

Harvey puts Bruce out on the balcony, and tells him to stay there until he finds Susan. Bruce tries to go back in, but the door is now locked. Bruce turns around, and sees a beautiful view overlooking Gotham. He then hears a voice, "From up here, it looks... peaceful." It is a girl in an angel costume. She's beautiful. Literally the girl of one's dreams. Bruce has a brief conversation with this girl, about Gotham, about Harvey. This girl's angel is the pure opposite of Selena Kyle's sexy, seductive cat. The girl asks Bruce what it is he does. He's comfortable, and is talking... when claws begin to drape Bruce's shoulders. "I missed you!" It's Selena again, totally ruining Bruce's chance at knowing the beautiful angel girl. "I'm bored. Show me Wayne Manor!"

The angel girl now knows for sure who it is. It's Bruce Wayne, "millionaire playboy." "What the hell are you doing?" Bruce asks Selena. "Rescuing you, idiot!" Harvey then walks in on them. "Susan! So you finally met Bruce!"

Susan's now turned off, believing Bruce to be nothing more than a playboy like her brother. Selena is also exasperated, and tells Bruce not to do her any more favors. Both women leave.

"You didn't tell me Susan was BEAUTIFUL!" Bruce exclaims to Harvey. "I've got to find her! And explain!" He rushes to the door, but Alfred appears and stops him. "There was an urgent message at home from Sgt. Gordon," Alfred tells him. "He wants you to meet him. At Wayne Chemical. Now."

Bruce thrusts the papers into Harvey's hands, and tells him that they're life and death level of importance. With that, Bruce and Alfred rush off, and head toward the exterior to Wayne Chemical.

Bruce insists on going out of the car alone, which irritates Alfred. He hears Jim Gordon from inside an access hatch. He meets with him, and Gordon shows him a glowing green pool of chemical hazardous wastes. The dumping was made illegal years ago, so what's going on here? And why are some bodies being pulled up from the river?

"This is why you called me to come here?" Bruce asks. "I didn't call you," Gordon says. Suddenly they hear the access hatch up above slamming closed and locking. Next comes the sound of huge valves creaking open. Then, finally, the roar of rushing water. They're trapped!

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