1 00:00:22,189 --> 00:00:24,191 (THEME MUSIC PLAYING) 2 00:01:28,797 --> 00:01:30,299 (GRUNTING) 3 00:01:37,139 --> 00:01:39,391 (GRUNTING) 4 00:02:01,413 --> 00:02:02,539 Hey! 5 00:02:03,206 --> 00:02:04,750 - (SHATTERS) - Who's in here? 6 00:02:08,295 --> 00:02:09,338 (GASPS) 7 00:02:09,588 --> 00:02:10,631 (GROANS) 8 00:02:11,465 --> 00:02:12,591 (GRUNTS) 9 00:02:22,517 --> 00:02:24,798 DOCTOR: This is the fourth identical poisoning this month. 10 00:02:25,062 --> 00:02:26,521 We've kept the victims alive so far, 11 00:02:26,605 --> 00:02:28,690 but we're not even sure what kind of poison it is. 12 00:02:29,107 --> 00:02:31,193 Why don't you ask the woman who made it? 13 00:02:32,194 --> 00:02:33,320 Poison Ivy. 14 00:02:33,570 --> 00:02:35,739 GORDON: She was our first guess, but we ruled her out. 15 00:02:36,114 --> 00:02:38,241 - You mean she's still in Arkham? - No. 16 00:02:38,325 --> 00:02:40,577 She completed her rehabilitation six months ago. 17 00:02:40,661 --> 00:02:41,995 The board gave her a clean bill. 18 00:02:42,329 --> 00:02:46,166 And now, wealthy bachelors are being struck down by an unknown toxin. 19 00:02:46,583 --> 00:02:48,335 Sounds like lvy's MO to me. 20 00:02:48,418 --> 00:02:50,879 I don't think she's interested in single men anymore. 21 00:02:51,254 --> 00:02:52,255 Hmm? 22 00:02:52,381 --> 00:02:53,507 GORDON: You haven't heard? 23 00:02:53,590 --> 00:02:55,884 Not only did Pamela lsley clean herself up, 24 00:02:56,093 --> 00:02:57,594 she also got married. 25 00:03:01,682 --> 00:03:03,183 (BIRDS CHIRPING) 26 00:03:08,146 --> 00:03:09,481 (DOORBELL RINGS) 27 00:03:10,732 --> 00:03:12,359 Hi. Come on in. 28 00:03:14,277 --> 00:03:15,570 Thank you, Ms. lsley. 29 00:03:15,862 --> 00:03:19,282 My pleasure, Commissioner, though it's Carlyle now. 30 00:03:19,574 --> 00:03:21,576 Mrs. Pamela Lillian Carlyle. 31 00:03:23,829 --> 00:03:25,622 This is my husband, Steven. 32 00:03:26,498 --> 00:03:28,792 Hello, Commissioner. Nice to see you again. 33 00:03:29,126 --> 00:03:30,794 Dr. Carlyle is our liaison 34 00:03:30,877 --> 00:03:32,997 between the board at Arkham and the police department. 35 00:03:33,296 --> 00:03:36,550 You also teach classes on criminal psychology at Gotham State. 36 00:03:36,800 --> 00:03:38,218 I've read some of your works. 37 00:03:38,301 --> 00:03:39,761 They were very impressive. 38 00:03:40,137 --> 00:03:41,263 Thank you. 39 00:03:41,596 --> 00:03:44,725 But I get the feeling this isn't a social call. 40 00:03:44,891 --> 00:03:48,061 BATMAN: Someone is poisoning and robbing wealthy young men. 41 00:03:48,603 --> 00:03:52,649 As painful as it sounds, all clues point to your wife. 42 00:03:52,858 --> 00:03:56,111 - That's outrageous! Pamela hasn't- - Darling, please. 43 00:03:57,320 --> 00:03:59,781 Batman, I don't doubt that I was your first, 44 00:03:59,865 --> 00:04:01,533 and probably only suspect. 45 00:04:02,075 --> 00:04:05,495 Over the years, you and I have had a rather intense relationship. 46 00:04:06,413 --> 00:04:08,832 But that's all in the past, believe me. 47 00:04:09,124 --> 00:04:11,835 I look back on what I was, and I shudder. 48 00:04:12,377 --> 00:04:15,380 Locked away in Arkham with the obsessed and the insane 49 00:04:15,464 --> 00:04:18,091 and me just as lost as any of them. 50 00:04:18,925 --> 00:04:20,802 And then I met Steven. 51 00:04:21,094 --> 00:04:24,431 His love and guidance brought me into the light again. 52 00:04:24,723 --> 00:04:27,392 KID 1: Mom, Dad, the Batmobile's outside! 53 00:04:27,476 --> 00:04:29,311 KID 2: It is, it is! We saw it! 54 00:04:29,394 --> 00:04:30,437 (BOTH GASP) 55 00:04:30,771 --> 00:04:31,813 BOTH: Whoa! 56 00:04:32,689 --> 00:04:35,525 KID 1: Cool. Batman's really here! 57 00:04:37,944 --> 00:04:40,614 Mommy, you didn't tell us you know Batman. 58 00:04:40,822 --> 00:04:41,907 (KISSES) 59 00:04:42,240 --> 00:04:43,992 That was a long time ago, sweetie. 60 00:04:44,576 --> 00:04:46,870 These are my boys, Chris and Kelly. 61 00:04:47,162 --> 00:04:49,915 CHRIS: Hi. KELLY: Can we ride in your car? 62 00:04:50,165 --> 00:04:52,876 Come on, guys. Let's leave Mom alone for a minute. 63 00:04:55,670 --> 00:04:57,047 Bye, Batman. 64 00:04:57,756 --> 00:04:59,800 I never thought about having kids before. 65 00:05:00,717 --> 00:05:01,843 I can't. 66 00:05:02,010 --> 00:05:05,055 Nature's little tradeoff for my hyper immune system. 67 00:05:06,556 --> 00:05:10,560 And yet, when I met Steven's boys, something inside me just melted. 68 00:05:11,144 --> 00:05:12,813 I guess there really does come a time 69 00:05:12,896 --> 00:05:15,190 when a woman wants something more in her life. 70 00:05:15,440 --> 00:05:17,192 At least this woman does. 71 00:05:17,818 --> 00:05:19,653 Steven doesn't care about my past. 72 00:05:19,986 --> 00:05:22,572 He and the boys accept me for who I am now. 73 00:05:22,906 --> 00:05:25,867 I don't know who has been duplicating my old crimes, 74 00:05:25,992 --> 00:05:29,871 but I can assure you, gentlemen, Poison Ivy is dead. 75 00:05:36,837 --> 00:05:41,675 Don't tell me the great Dick Grayson is spending the night in for a change? 76 00:05:42,050 --> 00:05:43,927 (CHUCKLES) Hey, we got finals coming up. 77 00:05:44,261 --> 00:05:47,597 But what about those cheerleaders I always see chasing you around? 78 00:05:47,889 --> 00:05:50,183 Can't they help you pass calculus? 79 00:05:50,267 --> 00:05:53,270 - That's not the reason I asked you over. - Oh, no? 80 00:05:53,562 --> 00:05:56,731 No. I just thought it would be fun to get together 81 00:05:56,815 --> 00:06:00,318 and study and talk and, um... 82 00:06:00,652 --> 00:06:01,736 And? 83 00:06:08,034 --> 00:06:09,244 (TELEPHONE RINGING) 84 00:06:15,250 --> 00:06:16,334 Hello? 85 00:06:16,626 --> 00:06:17,961 BATMAN: It's me. 86 00:06:18,336 --> 00:06:19,754 Oh, hi. 87 00:06:20,755 --> 00:06:22,716 I wasn't expecting to hear from you tonight. 88 00:06:22,966 --> 00:06:24,759 (SCOFFS) I'd better go. 89 00:06:25,135 --> 00:06:26,136 Uh... 90 00:06:26,386 --> 00:06:27,554 Do you have company? 91 00:06:29,097 --> 00:06:30,765 (SIGHS) Not anymore. 92 00:06:31,433 --> 00:06:32,517 Sorry. 93 00:06:32,601 --> 00:06:36,563 I need you to check on a teacher there at GSU. Steven Carlyle. 94 00:06:36,855 --> 00:06:39,232 I was in his class last year. Nice guy. 95 00:06:40,108 --> 00:06:42,360 - He's not in trouble, is he? - Possibly. 96 00:06:42,986 --> 00:06:44,487 See what you can find on him. 97 00:06:44,571 --> 00:06:47,240 Family history, places he's worked, anything. 98 00:06:47,490 --> 00:06:49,659 Right. I'll check back with you later. 99 00:06:51,536 --> 00:06:52,621 Cindy? 100 00:06:53,747 --> 00:06:54,831 (GASPS) 101 00:06:58,418 --> 00:06:59,586 (GROWLING) 102 00:07:08,720 --> 00:07:10,722 (INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER) 103 00:07:21,775 --> 00:07:23,318 (CINDY WHIMPERING) 104 00:07:23,401 --> 00:07:24,986 CINDY: I'm so sorry. 105 00:07:26,071 --> 00:07:29,366 It's all my fault. If only I hadn't left him. 106 00:07:29,699 --> 00:07:30,825 - It's all right. - (SOBS) 107 00:07:32,035 --> 00:07:34,913 I had just gone back to my room when I heard a loud crash. 108 00:07:34,996 --> 00:07:38,041 I ran down here, and Dick was gone. 109 00:07:38,333 --> 00:07:40,013 BRUCE: And you saw no one leaving the dorm? 110 00:07:40,210 --> 00:07:41,211 No. 111 00:07:42,379 --> 00:07:44,673 I don't think Dick is the only victim, Mr. Wayne. 112 00:07:44,756 --> 00:07:47,008 You mean they kidnapped him to get at me. 113 00:07:47,467 --> 00:07:50,804 It fits the pattern. Wealthy single men, all targets of robberies. 114 00:07:50,887 --> 00:07:54,182 Only, in your case, you have something more valuable to hold for ransom. 115 00:07:56,351 --> 00:07:57,560 My ward. 116 00:08:19,833 --> 00:08:21,001 (GROWLS) 117 00:08:21,209 --> 00:08:22,585 (TIRES SCREECHING) 118 00:08:24,170 --> 00:08:28,133 Keep driving, or your neck gets a new air hole. 119 00:08:28,216 --> 00:08:30,176 (GRUNTING) What do you want? 120 00:08:31,594 --> 00:08:32,846 (“RES SQUEAL) 121 00:08:33,096 --> 00:08:34,723 I do the talking. 122 00:08:34,806 --> 00:08:38,435 Bring five million in cash to the docks tomorrow midnight. 123 00:08:38,727 --> 00:08:41,312 Come alone, or the kid is history. 124 00:08:42,188 --> 00:08:43,898 Nod if you understand. 125 00:08:45,358 --> 00:08:46,526 Smart boy. 126 00:08:47,193 --> 00:08:48,528 (HORN BLARES) 127 00:09:00,874 --> 00:09:02,292 (wmn HOWLING) 128 00:09:08,089 --> 00:09:10,550 ALFRED: I expect there's no other option? 129 00:09:10,759 --> 00:09:14,304 The money's not important. Getting Dick back is. 130 00:09:14,387 --> 00:09:15,722 Agreed, Master Bruce. 131 00:09:15,889 --> 00:09:19,934 But even so, didn't the kidnapper leave some clue for Batman to follow? 132 00:09:20,268 --> 00:09:23,354 Just my torn shirt. I'll have to fall back on my instincts. 133 00:09:23,688 --> 00:09:27,192 And right now, they're saying lvy's fairy tale lifestyle 134 00:09:27,275 --> 00:09:28,860 isn't everything it seems. 135 00:09:42,290 --> 00:09:43,792 Wait for me, guys. 136 00:09:45,168 --> 00:09:47,170 Bye, honey. Love you. 137 00:10:06,106 --> 00:10:08,274 ALFRED: (OVER RADIO) What's she doing now, sir? 138 00:10:08,942 --> 00:10:10,652 BATMAN: Buying squash. 139 00:10:11,277 --> 00:10:13,279 I've been keeping tabs on her all morning. 140 00:10:15,073 --> 00:10:16,967 And so far, she's done nothing more incriminating 141 00:10:16,991 --> 00:10:18,785 than return an overdue video. 142 00:10:19,119 --> 00:10:20,161 Even paid the late fee. 143 00:10:20,495 --> 00:10:23,581 ALFRED: Could it be Poison Ivy truly has reformed? 144 00:10:23,790 --> 00:10:26,668 I want to believe it. Why can't I? 145 00:10:29,587 --> 00:10:33,341 The greenhouse checks out too. Nothing but plants and flowers. 146 00:10:33,424 --> 00:10:34,467 ALFRED: Sir? 147 00:10:34,551 --> 00:10:35,593 (CAR APPROACHES) 148 00:10:35,677 --> 00:10:36,678 Later. 149 00:10:46,020 --> 00:10:48,648 KID: Can we watch cartoons? PAMELA: After your homework. 150 00:10:48,857 --> 00:10:51,234 (DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES) 151 00:10:51,734 --> 00:10:54,279 BATMAN: This is a dead end. I haven't found anything that- 152 00:10:54,696 --> 00:10:56,281 (GASPS AND GRUNTS) 153 00:11:00,034 --> 00:11:02,287 There are laws against spying on people. 154 00:11:04,122 --> 00:11:06,833 There are laws against poisoning them too. 155 00:11:09,586 --> 00:11:11,129 Look around, Batman. 156 00:11:11,379 --> 00:11:15,300 I've got a nice house, a little garden and a family that loves me. 157 00:11:15,884 --> 00:11:17,927 Why would I jeopardize that? 158 00:11:18,219 --> 00:11:21,514 For the first time in my life, I'm happy. 159 00:11:22,098 --> 00:11:24,058 I'm beginning to think you're right. 160 00:11:26,227 --> 00:11:27,270 Batman? 161 00:11:29,355 --> 00:11:30,523 Good luck. 162 00:11:31,149 --> 00:11:33,359 You too, Mrs. Carlyle. 163 00:11:49,250 --> 00:11:52,587 PLANT-MAN: Wayne, kick the case over here. 164 00:11:53,171 --> 00:11:54,422 Let me see the boy. 165 00:11:55,798 --> 00:11:57,217 (MUFFLED GRUNTING) 166 00:11:57,800 --> 00:11:59,594 The money. Now! 167 00:12:06,309 --> 00:12:07,560 Send out the boy. 168 00:12:09,938 --> 00:12:11,064 You hear me? 169 00:12:11,481 --> 00:12:12,732 PLANT-MAN: I hear you. 170 00:12:16,778 --> 00:12:17,904 (GRUNTING) 171 00:12:30,208 --> 00:12:31,209 (GROANS) 172 00:12:40,051 --> 00:12:42,262 Goodbye, Mr. Wayne. 173 00:12:44,097 --> 00:12:45,598 (PLANT-MAN CHUCKLES) 174 00:12:57,694 --> 00:12:58,903 (GASPS) 175 00:13:04,993 --> 00:13:06,411 (MUFFLED GRUNTING) 176 00:13:08,871 --> 00:13:10,915 Time to hit the drink. 177 00:13:12,500 --> 00:13:14,043 (PLANT-MAN GRUNTING) 178 00:13:19,882 --> 00:13:21,342 (MUFFLED GRUNTING) 179 00:13:23,386 --> 00:13:24,595 (ENGINE REVVING) 180 00:13:25,388 --> 00:13:26,389 (GASPS) 181 00:13:40,111 --> 00:13:41,237 (SCREAMS) 182 00:13:45,158 --> 00:13:46,159 (GRUNTS) 183 00:13:54,667 --> 00:13:58,254 I guess I should be grateful that thing used a fist on me and not poison. 184 00:13:58,463 --> 00:14:01,924 Right. But we're still in the dark as to who's behind this. 185 00:14:02,342 --> 00:14:03,885 You don't think it's the plant lady? 186 00:14:03,968 --> 00:14:07,096 All she wants is to be left alone with her husband and sons. 187 00:14:07,680 --> 00:14:11,017 - Sons? - Carlyle's two boys, Chris and Kelly. 188 00:14:11,100 --> 00:14:12,393 I know Chris and Kelly. 189 00:14:13,019 --> 00:14:16,481 I was in Carlyle's class when his ex brought them to visit last year. 190 00:14:17,065 --> 00:14:19,192 I thought Carlyle had custody. 191 00:14:19,359 --> 00:14:21,778 No. And here's another shocker for you. 192 00:14:22,445 --> 00:14:24,947 Chris and Kelly are girls. 193 00:14:25,698 --> 00:14:28,034 (TIRES SQUEALING) 194 00:14:52,183 --> 00:14:53,184 Hmm. 195 00:15:01,192 --> 00:15:02,276 (SQUEAKING) 196 00:15:03,820 --> 00:15:05,196 (WHISPERS) No sign of Ivy. 197 00:15:05,738 --> 00:15:06,823 What's that? 198 00:15:07,115 --> 00:15:08,199 Insurance. 199 00:15:22,922 --> 00:15:24,132 Plastic? 200 00:15:27,844 --> 00:15:29,053 (BOTH GRUNT) 201 00:15:38,312 --> 00:15:40,064 (WATER BUBBLING) 202 00:15:47,738 --> 00:15:50,116 Just a happy little homemaker, huh? 203 00:15:59,876 --> 00:16:00,877 (GASPS) 204 00:16:05,256 --> 00:16:07,425 (GASPS AND COUGHS) 205 00:16:07,884 --> 00:16:10,803 - Dr. Carlyle? - Help me. 206 00:16:13,473 --> 00:16:16,142 She's insane. Has to be stopped. 207 00:16:16,726 --> 00:16:19,854 - You don't know what she's done. - KID: Mommy. 208 00:16:31,949 --> 00:16:33,159 Mommy. 209 00:16:33,534 --> 00:16:34,577 No. 210 00:16:38,122 --> 00:16:41,125 It... It isn't possible. 211 00:16:41,459 --> 00:16:43,544 - Mommy. - Mommy. 212 00:16:44,545 --> 00:16:46,380 I was her doctor in Arkham. 213 00:16:46,631 --> 00:16:48,633 She said she wanted to reform. 214 00:16:49,091 --> 00:16:52,345 I trusted her, let her get too close. 215 00:16:54,972 --> 00:16:56,557 (ALL GRUNTING) 216 00:17:01,729 --> 00:17:05,566 One little kiss, and dear Steven was my slave. 217 00:17:05,942 --> 00:17:08,486 He was useful in signing my release papers, 218 00:17:08,569 --> 00:17:12,073 and for supplying certain raw materials for my experiments 219 00:17:12,615 --> 00:17:15,701 but the marriage was, well, a fake. 220 00:17:17,328 --> 00:17:19,038 And these mutations? 221 00:17:19,664 --> 00:17:21,541 Our children, Batman. 222 00:17:22,333 --> 00:17:25,545 Plant-based life forms enhanced with Steven's DNA. 223 00:17:26,254 --> 00:17:28,005 They're not truly human. 224 00:17:28,256 --> 00:17:31,551 In fact, their life spans are somewhat like certain rare flowers 225 00:17:31,634 --> 00:17:34,554 that blossom and die in a few days. 226 00:17:34,929 --> 00:17:36,055 I see. 227 00:17:36,430 --> 00:17:38,432 At first it looks like a child. 228 00:17:38,808 --> 00:17:40,810 Then it resembles Dr. Carlyle. 229 00:17:41,102 --> 00:17:44,272 - And in its final phase- - In its final phase, 230 00:17:44,355 --> 00:17:46,023 before it burns itself out... 231 00:17:46,190 --> 00:17:51,028 The creature becomes my willing enforcer and bodyguard. 232 00:17:56,450 --> 00:17:58,869 BATMAN: Thief and kidnapper is more like it. 233 00:17:59,495 --> 00:18:00,913 (BOTH GRUNTING) 234 00:18:01,497 --> 00:18:03,666 It costs money to raise a family. 235 00:18:04,083 --> 00:18:07,211 - You haven't changed a bit. - Yes, I have. 236 00:18:07,753 --> 00:18:10,798 I meant it when I said I wanted a family that loves me. 237 00:18:11,090 --> 00:18:13,384 Husk wanted it on my terms. 238 00:18:14,135 --> 00:18:16,220 Lady, you're nuts. 239 00:18:16,929 --> 00:18:18,556 Well, that's your opinion. 240 00:18:18,806 --> 00:18:21,475 Probably the last one you'll ever have, too. 241 00:18:21,851 --> 00:18:22,935 Kids? 242 00:18:24,604 --> 00:18:28,232 That water I fed them contained a super active growth formula. 243 00:18:28,441 --> 00:18:31,777 True, it cuts their life span down to just a few minutes, 244 00:18:31,861 --> 00:18:33,529 but that's more time than you've got. 245 00:18:38,576 --> 00:18:39,827 (GROWLING) 246 00:18:46,876 --> 00:18:48,169 (GROWLING) 247 00:18:51,088 --> 00:18:52,506 (ELECTRICITY CRACKLING) 248 00:18:55,801 --> 00:18:57,011 (YELLS) 249 00:19:00,139 --> 00:19:01,349 ROBIN: This way, Doc. 250 00:19:03,726 --> 00:19:05,311 (PLANT-MEN GROWLING) 251 00:19:16,530 --> 00:19:19,367 Great. She gave her little family the formula too. 252 00:19:23,037 --> 00:19:24,330 Stay with Carlyle! 253 00:19:35,341 --> 00:19:36,384 (SCREAMS) 254 00:19:36,842 --> 00:19:38,928 Anyone else want their weeds whacked? 255 00:19:46,310 --> 00:19:47,937 (SCREAMING) 256 00:19:52,817 --> 00:19:55,361 (ALL SCREAMING) 257 00:19:59,115 --> 00:20:00,157 Come on. 258 00:20:09,166 --> 00:20:10,376 My darlings! 259 00:20:14,338 --> 00:20:15,589 Weed killer. 260 00:20:16,257 --> 00:20:18,801 I figured what you were up to involved plants 261 00:20:19,009 --> 00:20:21,137 so I pumped your water tanks with herbicide. 262 00:20:21,971 --> 00:20:24,849 What was the tip-off, Batman? Steven's kids? 263 00:20:25,391 --> 00:20:29,311 You couldn't replicate them as girls, not with Carlyle's DNA. 264 00:20:29,854 --> 00:20:31,731 So, you took your chance with boys. 265 00:20:32,231 --> 00:20:34,775 But Ivy could replicate herself. 266 00:20:35,276 --> 00:20:36,360 (census) 267 00:20:37,194 --> 00:20:38,237 (GASPS) 268 00:20:38,404 --> 00:20:39,530 What? 269 00:20:40,114 --> 00:20:41,282 (GROANS) 270 00:20:45,411 --> 00:20:50,166 Guess you weren't the only one with an escape plan, huh, Batman? 271 00:21:08,434 --> 00:21:10,352 Most of the stolen property was still in the lab 272 00:21:10,436 --> 00:21:12,396 along with lvy's toxin formulas. 273 00:21:12,605 --> 00:21:15,191 Well, at least we have lvy's toxins to form an antidote. 274 00:21:15,816 --> 00:21:17,818 I'm just sorry she got away. 275 00:21:17,943 --> 00:21:21,906 Me too, Robin. But I don't think we'll see her again anytime soon. 276 00:21:26,994 --> 00:21:28,746 BATMAN: Ivy lost everything she had. 277 00:21:29,497 --> 00:21:31,916 Everything she said she ever wanted. 278 00:21:35,628 --> 00:21:39,089 For what it's worth, I believed her when she told me 279 00:21:39,173 --> 00:21:42,343 for the first time in her life, she was happy. 280 00:21:51,894 --> 00:21:53,896 (THEME MUSIC PLAYING) 281 00:22:18,587 --> 00:22:19,588 English - SDH