Penguin is meeting with Galavan at his apartment, where Penguin is pleading for his mother’s return and offering friendship to Galavan. Galavan refuses, reminding Penguin that he is his “tool” and thanks him for the trunk that he has brought him. Tabitha opens the trunk and we see that it is Wayne Enterprises employee Mr. Bunderslaw. Galavan wants to know all the dirt on Wayne Enterprises and Tabitha approaches him with a knife and asks “left or right?”
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Jim and Bullock, along with the strike force, take down one of Penguin’s money spots and take away $2 million from him. They were attacked by someone who bought an RPG. Jim mentions a place called The Merc where heavy weapons are sold. Captain Barnes’ next assignment is to take down The Merc. Penguin is furious that his mother hasn’t been returned and is even more upset when he learns that his money was taken. He lets out some frustration by beating him down, then tells Butch “I have an idea!”
Jim is talking with Leslie at GCPD when Edward asks them if they would go out on a double date with himself and Ms. Kringle. Galavan arrives minutes later and speaks privately to Jim. He is “haunted” by the memories of the night at the gala and has nothing but respect for Jim. He hopes that Jim would consider endorsing him for mayor. Jim respectfully declines, Galavan tells him to think about it.
Tabitha visits Penguin and tells him that they have a job for him. They want him to burn several buildings to the ground. He must find a trustworthy arsonist. Tabitha gives him something in a box…and he looks horrified. He sends Butch to visit Selina. He finds her at her slummy apartment and wants her to vouch for him with the Pike family. They are the best arsonists in Gotham.
They visit the Pike’s house and they hate Penguin/Butch for what they did to Fish. Selina vouches for him and they agree to do the jobs. Bridgit seems to be the punching bag of the family and after being belittled, rushes outside upset. Selina goes to comfort her and tells her to be strong.
Young Evan Pike is at The Merc looking for materials to make explosives when the strike force arrive. Jim and Barnes chase Evan outside and as he rushes them, they shoot him as he explodes into flames. Later, the Pikes are reeling from one of their own’s death and they recruit Bridgit as his replacement. They arrive at their first spot and Bridgit plants the explosives and uses Bunderslaw’s eyeballl(the item inside the box) to open the safe and retrieve an old knife.
Captain Barnes and Jim review all five of the places that were burned down. Meanwhile, Bridgit is building a suit so she doesn’t burn herself and it seems like she is starting to enjoy her new role. Selina arrives and tries to convince Bridgit not to do this. They argue back and forth about how long they have known each other and the family issues they both have gone through.
Penguin is holding the Wayne family crest. He is very confused and Butch recommends he talk to Edwige, an older woman from his neighborhood that could help with the confusion. She gives us a brief history lesson of the crest. It has a cursed history and how 200 years ago five families ruled Gotham high society. The Wayne’s were the most prominent family. Celeste Wayne was promised to one man, but a member of the DeMau family coveted her as well. Celeste convinced everyone that the man forced himself on her and the men lost his hand and was cursed and condemned. The Wayne family basically banished the DeMau family legacy from Gotham. The remnants of the DeMau family had to change their name…to Galavan. Edwige warns Penguin, who reminds her that “penguins thrive in deep water.”
Jim finds out that Wayne Enterprises owned all of the buildings that were burned down. It is time for a stakeout. Jim and Bullock are staking out the building when they notice a suspicious van drive by. They investigate and don’t notice Selina watching above them on the fire escape. Jim and Bullock approach Bridgit and feeling threatened, starts shooting fire and is attacked by officer Garrett. She lights him on fire and then escapes with the help of Selina.
Butch is speaking with Penguin and Penguin feels he has found Galavan’s weakness. Galavan is seeking a blood feud against the Wayne’s and he wants Butch to be his spy. He wants Butch to learn from him and to rescue his mother. He has Butch drink several drinks and then reveals his master plan for getting Butch inside Galavan’s graces. He learned from the old story…he then cuts off Butch’s hand!
Barnes informs the rest of the strike force that Garrett passed away and they will catch whoever is responsible. Galavan arrives at GCPD with his condolences and Jim says they will need all the help they can get. He agrees to endorse Galavan for mayor. Galavan walks outside, an evil smile on his face.
Galavan returns home and finds Father Creel waiting for him. Galavan is playing the part well and shows Creel the Wayne family crest. Galavan said the time for redemption is approaching. Creel promises that Gotham will be redeemed in blood and that Bruce Wayne will die…