Tales from Gotham

Jim Gordon loses

Jim Gordon is dealing with the death of his ex girlfriend Thompkins, and the death of Harvey Bullocks. He is also running low on funds since Edward has killed multiple bounties he was suppose to catch for money. He is at a bar drinking and wonder what he is going to do now. His rent is due in a week and he simply does not have the money. He needs to figure out another way to make the money. So he starts taking odd jobs around town to make some Extra money. He takes a few jobs babysitting, and watering plants for old women, or rescuing cats out of trees and finding lost pets. 

Its a Saturday Afternoon:

Jim Gordon is climbing up a tree grabbing or a trapped black cat. "Hey kitty, kitty, come here sweety" he says reaching for it. "Come here, pretty pretty" Gordon says with trying to grab the cat. "Hey Jim, whatcha doing"? a familiar voice comes from behind him. He turns around to look. "Selina"? he says looking back at her. "What do you want"? He asks looking back at the cat. "Just curious, why is the mighty Jim Gordon fetching cats out of trees" She asks. "I need the money" Jim says. "Being a bounty hunter not working out"? She asks. "I would be, if all my bounties didnt get murdered" James says back to her. "What do you mean"? She asks. "Stupid Nygma, he killed a bunch of my bounties, created this overly elaborate trap, and ended up killing Lee Thompkins and Harvey Bullocks, along with the Commissioner" Jim explains.

 "Wow, what made him want to do that"? Selina asks. "I was rude to Oswald and Ed when they got locked up at the GCPD" Jim says. "I understand why one would be angry, but isnt that overkill"? Selina argues the piont. "Tell that to Nygma, that darn psychopath" Jim said. "So, you didnt try to kill him"? Selina asks. "No, I didnt" Jim says. "Why not"? Selina says. "Thats what he wanted, he wanted me to kill him, and become just as bad as he was. Killing out of hate, out of revenge" Jim says. Selina climbs up the tree "Move aside boyscout" Selina says. She strokes the cat softly and takes it in her arm and slowly climbs down. "Heres your cat boyscout" she says with a smile. Jim Gordon climbs down and grabs the cat out of Selina arms. "You are a good man, Jim Gordon" Selina to him with a smile. "If it means anything, Im sorry about everything. I hope things turn out well for you" Selina says. "Thanks Selina" Jim says. 

At the Graves:

Jim Gordon is at the graves of Lee Thompkins and Harvey Bullocks. Jim gets on his knees and looks at Harveys grave. "I failed you Harvey, Im sorry" he says as he looks at the grave. Jim walks over to Lee Thompkins grave and leaves a flower. "I didnt kill Nygma, and I know you are not here anymore, but I think you would have been happy with my decision, I sorry I couldnt save you either" Jim says leaving a rose on Thompkins grave. 

Parents:

Jim Gordon comes to a door and rings the bell. Its a 60 year old man. "Hello? Can I help you young man"? he asks. "Mister Thompkins, I have to tell you that your daughter is dead, It was by someone who was trying to kill me, Lee tried to stop the fight and he beat her with a crowbar and never made it in the Hospital, and I just wanted to pay my respect to her parents. I am terribly sorry" He says. "Oh, my dear boy" The man says sad and hugs him. Jim wasnt expecting this reaction from the man. "Come in" he says. "Misses Thompkins has already passed, I am the only one left, I heard about all this a month ago, but the police said they had no leads" he explains. "I do appreciate you coming, She talked about you a lot when you were dating, you see like a very honest respectable man." The Older man says to Jim Gordon. He puts a hand on Jims shoulder. "Remember, it is always darkest before the light, dont let this make you give up, if anyone can make a different, its people like you who care" He says to him. "I believe you in Jim Gordon" he says. "The last three people who did are dead" Jim says. "Dont let that death be in vain" he says.