Alfred Pennyworth
I read about your anonymous exploits, and I must say... are you sure you won't reconsider rugby?
Sorry, Alfred, but the plan is working. I had the edge. I could feel it! There was only one thing wrong. They weren't afraid of me. I've got to strike fear in them.
Andrea Beaumont
Dad, are you alright?
Pack a suitcase. We've got to get to the airport now!
Andrea Beaumont
What?! But you said you'd have the money!
It's not that simple. The money's tied up in investments. Could take weeks to free it up.
Andrea Beaumont
But I can't leave! Bruce proposed to me! We're going to get married!
Listen to me, I just used up the last shred of pity Sal Valestra has. If I don't pay him back in 24 hours, he'll find us, and he'll kill us both!
Andrea Beaumont
How...why'd you do this, dad?! Why'd you get involved with these people?!
I'm sorry, Andi. I just wanted a chance for you, to...I'll get you out of this. Somehow, we'll be free of those guys. Whatever it takes. Now that's a promise.
Andrea Beaumont
Don't you ever knock?
Batman
Have you ever seen this?
Andrea Beaumont
No.
Batman
But that's your father. He's the one who set up their corporate partnership.
Andrea Beaumont
Well? That's his job.
Batman
He was the one element that tied these gangsters together. Where's your father now?
Andrea Beaumont
Haven't a clue. He's a world traveler, remember? Why don't you try Madagascar?
Batman
That's not what you warned Reeves. You warned him you were closer than ever to your father.
Andrea Beaumont
You had me bugged, is that it?
Batman
I can read lips.
Andrea Beaumont
Then read them now. Get out!
Batman
Do you still follow your dad's orders?
Andrea Beaumont
The way I see it, the only one in this room controlled by his parents is you.
Andrea Beaumont
What's that you're practicing?
Jiu jitsu.
Andrea Beaumont
Gesundheit. [Bruce glares] That was a joke.
Andrea Beaumont
You're not smiling, Joker. I thought you found death amusing.
The Joker
Me? Oh, no. You won't hear a giggle out of me.
Arthur Reeves
He's a loose cannon, commissioner. It's not just my opinion. A lot of people, including the police, think Batman's as unstable as the crooks. What kind of city are we running when we depend on the support of a potential madman!
Alfred Pennyworth
Such rot, sir! Why, you're the very model of sanity. Oh, by the way, I pressed your tights and put away your exploding gas balls.
Batman
Thank you, Alfred.
Batman
You think you know everything about me, don't you?
Alfred Pennyworth
I diapered your bottom; I bloody well ought to... sir!
Batman
Your father's dead, isn't he? You came into town early to get Chuckie Sol, so you could shift the blame to your father if you had to.
Andrea Beaumont
They took everything, Bruce! My dad, my life...you. I'm not saying it's right, or even sane, but it's all I've got left. So either help me or get out of the way!
Batman
You know I can't do that.
Andrea Beaumont
Look what they did to us! Look what we could have had! They had to pay!
Batman
But, Andi, what will vengeance solve?
Andrea Beaumont
If anyone knows the answer to that question, Bruce, it's you.
I couldn't save her, Alfred.
Alfred Pennyworth
I don't think she wanted to be saved, sir. Vengeance blackens the soul, Bruce. I always feared you would become that which you fought against. You walk the edge of that abyss every night. But you haven't fallen in, and I thank heaven for that. But Andrea fell into that pit years ago, and no one, not even you, could've pulled her back.
It doesn't mean I don't care anymore. I don't want to let you down, honest, but... but it just doesn't hurt so bad anymore. You can understand that, can't you? Look, I can give money to the city - they can hire more cops. Let someone else take the risk, but it's different now! Please! I need it to be different now. I know I made a promise, but I didn't see this coming. I didn't count on being happy. Please...tell me that it's okay.
Andrea Beaumont
Maybe they already have. Maybe they sent me.
The Joker
Uh oh. Okay, I give up. I've surrendered already! Tell her, Batman!
Batman
Andrea, you have to get out of here. The place is wired to explode!
Andrea Beaumont
No. One way or another, it ends tonight. Goodbye, my love.
The Joker
You're crazy! I'm your only chance to get out of here! Let me go or we'll both die!
Batman
Whatever it takes!
The Phantasm
Joker... your angel of death awaits.
The Joker
I'm impressed, lady. You're harder to kill than a cockroach on steroids.
The Phantasm
So, you figured it out. [removes the mask to reveal Andrea Beaumont]
The Joker
Gotta hand it to you, nice scheme. Costume's a bit theatrical, but hey, who am I to talk?
Batman
Why did the Joker meet with you? It has to do with the gangster murders, doesn't it? He thinks you're involved! Why?!
Arthur Reeves
I don't know...
Batman
That's not the answer I want.
Arthur Reeves
B-Beaumont needed me to help him and his kid get out of town. He kept in touch.
Batman
When was the last time you spoke to him?
Arthur Reeves
Years ago. My first election campaign... I was running out of money, and asked Beaumont for help. He said no!
Batman
So you sold him to the mob!
Arthur Reeves
I was broke! Desperate! They said all they wanted was their money back!
Arthur Reeves
You're tellin' me there were four precincts on Batman's heels, and he still got away?! [slams the phone down] Unbelievable.
The Joker
Tsk tsk. And to think our tax money goes to pay those jerks.
Arthur Reeves
You! [runs to the door to his outer office]
The Joker
That's right, Artie. Bring in the press, why don't you? What a photo-op: The councilman and his wacky pal.
Arthur Reeves
You're no friend of mine.
The Joker
Oh, Artie, I'm crushed! How the high and mighty forget! Don't you remember - you, me, Sallie and the gang?
Arthur Reeves
What are you talkin' about? I never met them or you. I worked for Beaumont! I didn't know what he was doing!
The Joker
Oh, but you knew about it afterwards... and put it to good use, eh?
Arthur Reeves
What do you want?
The Joker
To find out who's iced the old gang!
Arthur Reeves
Haven't you read the papers? It's Batman!
The Joker
Ehhh! Wrong! It ain't the Bat. Nope nope nope. I've seen the guy. He looks more like the Ghost of Christmas Future... nowhere near as cute as Batboy.
Arthur Reeves
You're saying it's someone else?
The Joker
Yeah. Someone who wouldn't mind seeing our old pals out of the way. [gasps dramatically] Maybe - gulp, sob - me too! That's when I thought about you, Arturo. An important upstanding guy like you could find it... awkward if certain secrets were revealed about his past?
Arthur Reeves
Wait, you don't mean that I -- [his intercom buzzes]
Mr. Reeves, Ms. Beaumont on the line.
The Joker
Beaumont? Not the babe... ohh, you devil! [toggles the intercom]
Andrea Beaumont
Arthur? Arthur, are you there? [the Joker quietly chuckles, while gesturing to keep quiet about him]
Arthur Reeves
H-hello, Andrea. We're-we're still on for lunch, right?
Andrea Beaumont
I'm sorry, I can't. I got hung up. I'll explain everything tonight, okay? [the Joker nods]
Arthur Reeves
Uh, alright. I'll-I'll see you then.
The Joker
Well, ain't that a co-inky-dink? We're talking about the old man, and the spawn of his loins just happens to call! Makes you want to laugh... doesn't it, Artie? [maliciously grabs him before cackling madly while administering the Joker Toxin]