- [Theo Galavan stabs and holds the knife in Jerome Valeska's neck]
- Theo Galavan: [Theo drops Jerome to his back holding the knife in] I know, I know. This is not what we rehearsed. I'm so sorry, Jerome. You have real talent. But now, you see, the plot thickens. Enter the hero.
- Jerome Valeska: [Jerome strains and chuckles trying to speak] You said... I was... gonna be...
- [there's a silence as Jerome dies with a bloody smile on his face]
- [Alfred Pennyworth learns that Dr. Thompkins isn't single after trying to ask her on a date]
- James Gordon: Kiss me?
- Dr. Leslie Thompkins: Jim...
- James Gordon: Kiss me.
- [Lee smiles before passionately kissing Gordon on the lips]
- Alfred Pennyworth: [Alfred looks back as him and Bruce leave the Gala] Oh, bugger.
- Bruce Wayne: Alfred.
- Alfred Pennyworth: You knew, didn't you?
- Bruce Wayne: I didn't know, Alfred.
- Alfred Pennyworth: You did, you let me make a right mug of me-self.
- [Jerome Valeska talks to his father who's tied up]
- Jerome Valeska: You remember Kansas City, Dad? The circus went through town every spring right around my birthday. There was this guy. Him and my mom used to drink and fornicate and beat the crap out of me. They'd make a whole night out of it. And I remember one time - It was my ninth birthday - Him and my mom had just finished round one of boozing, boning, beating up Jerome, and were deciding to take a little break. Anyway! I was outside the trailer, and you were there. And you said, 'Why are you crying, Jerome?' 'It's my birthday. And my mom and the snake guy are beating me.' And then you said, 'This world doesn't care about you or anyone else, Jerome. Better to realize that now.' And that was it.
- Jerome Valeska: [Jerome walks up to his father with a knife] You see, there's this guy, Dad, he believes in me. He thinks I'm gonna be a star. And, tonight, all of Gotham will see that, too. Except for you. 'Cause you'll be, you know, dead.
- [Paul Cicero tells his son Jerome Valeska how the people of Gotham are going to remember him]
- Jerome Valeska: [Jerome asks with a smile across from his father] Hey, you're psychic. So, tell me, do I kill?
- Paul Cicero: You... will be a curse upon Gotham. Children will wake from sleeps screaming at the thought of you. Your legacy will be death and madness.
- Jerome Valeska: [Jerome leans into his father's ear and whispers] Ha, ha, ha.
- [Jerome Valeska calls out for Bruce Wayne in the audience of hostages]
- Jerome Valeska: Well, I think it's time for tonight's first official victim, you all know and love, poor rich boy, parents murdered in an alley, and my favorite volunteer. Where is... Bruce Wayne?
- Jerome Valeska: [the audience remains silent as Jerome calmly says] You know I'm an orphan, too, Bruce. I killed my parents though.
- Jerome Valeska: [Jerome growls into the microphone] Where are you hiding?
- Jerome Valeska: [Jerome screams out] Bruce! Where are you, buddy?
- [Oswald Cobblepot watches Jerome Valeska on the television]
- Oswald Cobblepot: See, someone like that has no interest in building things. He's not part of a tradition. Hmm? It's chaos for chaos' sake.
- Oswald Cobblepot: [Oswald takes a drink hearing Jerome laugh in the television] Perhaps I could use a new laugh.
- [Jerome Valeska tells Officer Gordon his demands from the Gala]
- James Gordon: You son of a bitch.
- Jerome Valeska: True, but not the point. Hey, let's talk about what I want.
- Jerome Valeska: [Jerome clears his throat] Excuse me. $47 million, a helicopter, obviously, the dry cleaning I left at Mr. Chang's - Be careful the man is a crook - And, mm, I don't know, a pony. Uh... you got ten minutes, or I start killing people. Remember, this is being broadcast to every home in Gotham, so, you know, don't let people die. Bye.
- [Jerome laughs and cackles continuously before hanging up]
- Jerome Valeska: [Jerome continues to cackle as he turns back to the stage of the Gala in a calm, stern face, end laughter] I think that went well.
- [Officer Bullock threatens Oswald Cobblepot]
- Harvey Bullock: Call yourself whatever you want, man! The King of Gotham. But to me, you'll always be that little umbrella boy. And if you come after Jim Gordon, you better come after me. And I still owe you for Fish. But, seriously, this place is amazing.
- [Bullock blows a kiss to Oswald before walking out]
- [last lines]
- Paul Cicero: [narrating] You will be a curse upon Gotham. Children will wake from sleeps screaming at the thought of you. Your legacy will be death and madness.
- [we hear the echoes of laughter as the camera zooms to Jerome's dead bloody smile]
- Paul Cicero: [comes home tapping his white cane] Who's there? I know someone's there.
- Jerome Valeska: Hi-ya, Pops. Long time no *see*.
- [Barbara Kean talks to the tied up Dr. Thompkins at the Gala]
- Barbara Kean: So, Lee, how's Jim doing? I hope he's not blaming himself for this Essen being killed thing.
- Dr. Leslie Thompkins: You are one crazy bitch.
- Barbara Kean: So rude. You know, I'm gonna... I'm gonna make a prediction. Within a year, Jim and I will be back together. Want to know why? Because we're both the same. We both have a dark side. And one day, we will tell our grandchildren about this man-eating harpy almost tore us apart! But in the end, love conquered all.
- [Barbara does a twirl in front of Lee]
- [first lines]
- James Gordon: [Officers Gordon and Bullock] Jerome Valeska. The attack on the GCPD. Someone on the streets is talking. Somebody knows something.
- Harvey Bullock: Valeska has red hair, crazy laugh. Might be rolling with a blonde number.
- Random Shmoo: I - I don't know anything. Honest.
- James Gordon: You believe him?
- Harvey Bullock: Nope.
- James Gordon: Me neither.
- [Gordon punches the man they're interrogating]
- [Theo Galavan tells Barbara Kean about his family]
- Theo Galavan: Did you know my family built this city? We carved the bedrock upon which it stands, yet there is not a bridge, an alley, a ditch that carries our name. My forefathers were betrayed, their legacy erased, and I am here to punish those who wronged us and reclaim what is ours.
- Theo Galavan: [Barbara remains quiet] Strawberry?
- [Theo Galavan tells Barbara the second part of his plan]
- Theo Galavan: There's a starring role for you. You'll be famous and powerful and your fondest dream will come true.
- Barbara Kean: You know my dreams, do you?
- Theo Galavan: When Jim Gordon has outlived his usefulness, I'm gonna help you destroy him. Not kill him. Destroy him. Body and soul.
- [Bruce Wayne runs into Selina Kyle at the Children's Hospital Gala]
- Bruce Wayne: I - I didn't expect to see you here.
- Selina Kyle: Well, you want to steal stuff, it helps to go where the rich people are.
- Bruce Wayne: You do know this is a benefit for Children's Hospital?
- Selina Kyle: So?
- Bruce Wayne: So, these people are here for a good cause.
- Selina Kyle: Me eating is a good cause.
- [Bruce smiles putting his head down]
- [Theo Galavan introduces his sister Tabitha to Deputy Mayor Kane]
- Theo Galavan: Tabitha, have you met Deputy Mayor Kane? Harrison, this is my Tabitha.
- Deputy Mayor Harrison Kane: Ah, nice to meet you. Uh, and could you please tell your brother that when a handsome billionaire appears out of nowhere, people get curious. Where'd he come from? How'd he make his money? Who's he dating? My wife would kill me if I didn't get something - A tidbit.
- Tabitha Galavan: He's a monster in the sack.
- [the Mayor looks to Theo who just nods his head]
- [Theo Galavan and Barbara watch the television after the Gala attack]
- Barbara Kean: Poor Jerome.
- Theo Galavan: Yes, very sad. Such a compelling character. But limited, you know? He was never gonna last long.
- Barbara Kean: I don't know about that. The kid had a way about him.