Gordon is trapped in Barbara’s ultimate, violent fantasy as Edward is reintroduced to a fellow villain.
Dreams are a funny thing.
Dreams are a major theme on this weeks episode ofGotham, Rise of the Villains: Tonights the Night.
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Of course, these dreams are all dashed by the end.
When she finally does wake up, she notices a shiny white bow and the present attached to it.
Love, G. Just what is Galavan sending his maniac mistress?
Speaking of Theo, the sun has yet to rise and hes already up ruminating.
How on Earth does he think he can make this miracle happen?
By giving him the one thing he wants, of course: The identity of his parents murderer.
Of course, Gordon is too busy underestimating just what Theo and Barbara have in store for him.
He follows protocol and goes to Capt.
And of course Capt.
Barnes tells him hes got jack squat in terms of evidence.
And just as Lee and Gordon argue about going after Theo, Barbara waltzes into the precinct.
(Side note: Are two-way mirrors basically useless at this point?
Seems like everyone knows precisely where people are standing on the other side, despite being shrouded.)
Gordon, Bullock, Lee, and Barnes all debate on what to do next with Barbara.
So off the former couple goes, despite Lees insistence that this is a bad idea.
Gordon should realize by now that when it comes to Barbara, Lee is always right.
Meanwhile theres Edwards sad, creepy side story.
But thanks to you, I am whole.
I will not forget you.
As he tells Kringle one final riddle (I take you by night, by day take you back.
Considering his terrible position, he can do nothing else but follow where the blood leads.
How could anyone predict how long something like this would take?
Bruce tells Alfred about Theos offer, and he thankfully sees through the offer to its extortion core.
But Bruce is adamant that the offer warrants consideration.
Theres a fine line between extortion and negotiation, Bruce replies.
Alfred replies that at least there is still a line and tells Bruce that his fathers legacy is him.
I just want it to be over, Bruce cries.
Alfred comforts him and tells him hes not wrong.
Barbara doesnt give up her friend, but Gordon is not quite willing to give up.
Barbara tells Gordon that he shouldnt act surprised.
When Gordon tells Barbara he doesnt want to die, Barbara says otherwise.
Arent you tired of hiding your true self?
Tired of lying to yourself?
Gordon keeps Barbara talking and she reveals that Mayor James is still alive and stashed away on China Docks.
Butquid pro quo, Clarice.
But jokes on Barbara: Lee already knows.
Of course, that doesnt stop Barbara from her little game.
and pulls a gun on Barbara.
You long to kill me.
As she charges, the former couple almost go out the window.
Gordon catches Barbara, but she lets go of his arm and falls.
Lee and Gordon make it out safely, but their relationship is certainly tense.
The former mayor gives up his torturers right as Bruce is about to sign away Wayne Enterprises to Theo.
Penguin is losing a lot of blood from his gunshot courtesy of Tabitha and begs Edward for help.
Could this be the first great meeting of villains?
