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Look, I don't want to, but... it's just so much money.

Money?

Come on, Corrigan, you don't honestly think you'll get away with this.

Oh, sure I will.

Barb.

Barb!

- You okay? - I'm fine, Renee.

Just... distracted.

- Are you sure that there's nothin'... - I'm fine!

You seem a little... tense.

The guy who tried to murder me is about to walk out of jail.

So, sure. Just a little.

Sorry.

I didn't mean to snap at you.

What's this experiment he volunteered for all about anyway?

I'll find out tonight at Blackgate.

Barb, you're under no obligation to be there.

I have to.

Jim Corrigan betrayed me, Renee.

I have to look that animal in the eyes and...

And... you won't do it alone.

- Ready, Corrigan? - No.

But let's do it.

Who'd ya rat out to get special treatment, Corrigan?

- Miserable son of a... - Shut up!

Hey, hey! Take it easy, fellas.

Good evening, ladies.

What are you doing here, Wayne?

My people told me Dr. Peterson's longevity experiments

might be worth investing in.

It's all about the money with you, isn't it?

What else is there?

Well, aside from wine, women, and the occasional song?

Ladies.

I can't stand him.

I'm Doctor James Peterson. Head of the Osiris Project.

Tonight, my friends, we stand at the gateway to a new age,

where the recently deceased may be resurrected.

And their lives extended by decades.

And we thank Mr. Corrigan for volunteering to be our first test subject.

For volunteering to have his sentence reduced.

First, we must stop the test subject's heart.

He's dead?

Corrigan's dead! He's dead!

If they'll kill a cop, they'll kill any of us!

We're just lab animals to 'em!

Hmm?

Ladies.

If it's a prison break, I gotta get you outta here.

I can take care of myself.

Yeah, maybe. But if those prisoners find out

the police commissioner's daughter's in here... Let's go.

Let me go! Please! I've got a wife and kids!

Not such a tough guy anymore, huh?

Hell of a way to die... and it's almost Christmas.

Hate to feel sorry for a guy like Corrigan, but...

Yeah, nobody should have to go out like that.

So what are you doin' for New Year's?

Anything like last New Year's,

I'll be trying to walk off a wicked hangover from...

Perhaps it's a blessing the experiment failed.

We're not the most... responsible species.

And the power to extend a lifespan indefinitely?

Who decides how to use that? Who's...

But think what a man could accomplish if he had the time.

- Sir? - Nothing.

In the spirit of the season, sir,

I was thinking of baking the holiday biscuits you so enjoyed as a boy.

I remember how you and your mother would...

Ooh. Excuse the jolt, sir.

It appears there's been an accident.

You shouldn't have been there in the first place.

I had to face him, Dad.

- You could've been killed. - But I wasn't, was I?

I've, uh... got some paperwork to take care of.

You do that.

Thank you, Renee.

I'm okay, Dad.

But...

He died, Dad.

A man died.

And do you know how I felt?

Relieved. Maybe even happy.

What does that say about me?

It says you've been through something traumatic, sweetheart.

It says you're human.

Why doesn't that make me feel any better?

I'm gonna head home. Coming?

I'd love to, but I've still got work to finish up.

Be careful out there, Barb. Storm's getting rough.

Oh please, I'm a better driver than you are.

I'll be careful.

C'mon, Vinny, wrap it up.

Another.

No. Sorry, pally. I gotta get home to...

I said gimme another...

"pally."

All right, all right. Calm down. Stay.

Stay as long as you'd like.

Vinny...

DeLeon.

Corrigan? Is that you?

Whaddya want?

Vengeance.

- You're sure that was his name? - Oh, yeah. Called him Corrigan.

Took one look at that guy, and he caught a grabber.

And Corrigan?

Left with two bullets in him. But I gotta tell ya...

I can understand why Vinny croaked like that.

That Corrigan guy... He didn't seem human.

Good evening. This is Houseman Welch welcoming you

to a special Christmas edition of the Hermes Theater.

Tonight, as I do every year at this festive time,

your obedient servant will be reading

from Charles Dickens’ immortal tale of redemption, A Christmas Carol.

But first, a word from our friends at the Conway Soup Company.

Not tonight, Jacob Marley.

I've just about had it with you!

Please, Roger! Please don't hurt me anymore.

I'm just getting started.

Roger... Marshall.

Corrigan?!

Possible break-in at Bergduff’s Department store,

34th and O’Neil.

Two men spotted in the area, and, uh, witness claims one of 'em's a zombie.

He's gone.

I'm safe. I'm safe, and he can't get in...

What do you want from me, Corrigan?

Vengeance.

You're here about Veronica?

Uh, listen...

That wasn't on me! She was my wife! She fell down those stairs! The jury said!

Come on, brother.

You're not gonna ice me over one worthless piece...

- Hello? - It's Dad.

Looks like I'll be later than expected.

I swear Christmas Eve's just like a full moon in this town.

All the loonies come out.

Should I wait up?

You don't have to sweetheart, I'll see you in the morning.

- Are you okay? You sound... - No, no, I'm fine.

It's just...

I can't get Corrigan out of my head.

The sound of him screaming, his body writhing in pain, I...

Forget Corrigan. He did what he did and paid for it.

You are here. Alive and well.

Justice.

That's my early Christmas present.

I left you some of my traditional eggnog in the fridge.

Your eggnog is awful, Dad.

And that's part of the tradition.

I'll see you soon.

Looks like our zombie's been spotted again.

Sixth and 51st near Wycliffe Center.

"Then he heard the noise much louder,

on the floors below, then coming up the stairs,

then coming straight towards his door!

It came on through the heavy door..."

Geez, late again.

Considering what I pay that broad...

You'd think she'd be a...

- "Who are you?" - Get that.

"'Who were you then?' said Scrooge, raising his voice."

Freddy... Borke.

Corrigan? But... but word from my boys is you're dead!

What do you want from me?

Vengeance.

Oh! No!

Not you too!

[shrieks, whimpers

Dad?

Vinny DeLeon, Roger Marshall, Freddy Borke.

Batman.

I need to know how they're connected to Jim Corrigan.

- Corrigan? Corrigan's dead. - I beg to differ.

He's alive?

- Peterson's experiment. It must've... - What do these three men have in common?

DeLeon, he...

Bilked dozens of people out of their life savings.

Marshall murdered his wife.

Borke had his fingers deep in the drug trade.

I know all that. What's the connection?

Corrigan was the arresting officer in all three cases.

And?

There wasn't sufficient evidence to convict.

So it's unfinished business.

Hooking the fish that got away.

You got away too, Barbara.

What? No.

There's no reward anymore. He has no earthly reason to...

We don't know what he's thinking. Call your father. Get protection.

If he is coming for you, then...

Then I'll be ready.

Corrigan.

Time to end this. One way or another.

Barbara...

Gordon.

Not another step.

Ready to die again? You son of a bitch.

Barbara.

I never hurt you!

I'm not some criminal who escaped justice!

You tried to kill me. For money!

So why, Jim? Why are you here?

What do you want from me?

Forgiveness.

Please.

Forgive me.

Barbara!

Dead.

He's dead.

He came all this way and...

He just wanted me to forgive him.

That's all.

You all right?

Honestly?

No.

But... I think I will be.