Pennyworth

Hey, how are you doing? It's Daveboy again.

I told Alfie I'm from Scotland and even I don't go to the Hebrides.

Why are we there?

'Cause Alfie got his head turned by a bloody girl, that's why.

And yeah, we did kidnap her da all those years ago

But that doesn't mean it was our job

To break him out of the spooky underground quod

That's not even supposed to exist.

Tell me what the fuck's going on.

Turns out the place was powered by a PWE,

And Fox knew all about it.

Makes you wonder what else the government pricks are up to, eh?

Is Daddy coming home?

He's got a lot to do.

Oh, dear.

In other news,

Still no sign of Bet since she's been off looking for Mr. John Salt.

What's he been up to?

Twat.

Nothing fucking good if you ask me.

Finally shut you up.

Sorry if this was all a bit jumbled.

My head's still thick with those bloody drugs that Sally gave me.

I don't think I've forgotten anything that important.

Daveboy...

Will you give this to Alfie?

- Oh, yeah. - Thanks.

No P-Dubs in England! Lock them up!

No P-Dubs in England! Lock them up!

No P-Dubs in England! Lock them up!

No P-Dubs in England! Lock them up!

Yesterday's rally outside Downing Street

Was the third this month,

Demanding the government take stronger measures against England's PWEs.

Yeah, Captain Blighty's a legend. He's a war hero.

But all them others are just freaks. Belong in cages...

Morons.

What on earth is going on... What did you do?

Everyone hates us.

People don't hate you, Celia. They just don't know you.

They hate us. Except him. They love him.

- Girl's not wrong. - They're scared.

All this is new.

But one day, being a P-Dub

Will be like being left-handed or ginger.

Lots of people don't like gingers.

I'm saying be patient. You'll get your lives back. I promise.

Oh, for fuck's sake.

- Gully! - You're lying to them.

None of them are ever leaving here.

I'm not lying. The world is changing.

- Ah, for the worse. - There are more PWEs every day.

I just heard of a man in Norfolk who can change his face

To look like whoever he wants. How is that even possible?

I-I suppose there's gene splicing, then radiation...

Lucius...

Celia has a point.

The public worships you.

The more you can get out... Oh, dear. Help!

Help me get him to my lab. Now.

How are you feeling?

Oh, it's, uh...

I-it's getting worse.

Feeling weaker every day.

Reversing the effects of Stormcloud is no easy feat.

Give it time.

And I'm still tweaking the antidote.

Just tell me the bloody truth, man, will you?

Tell me!

The fact that you're still alive is a miracle...

Oh.

And nothing I do seems to make any difference.

But I'm not giving up.

And nor should you.

I should have died a long time ago.

In the jungle.

Fighting for Queen and Country.

You still have a purpose.

These people, they need you.

Just a good death.

That's all I need.

Just a good death.

Hey. Get in.

Those bloody lights.

That's the third time that's happened this morning.

We'll have to get someone out.

I can take a look.

You're moping.

I'm not moping, I'm eating breakfast.

Yes, you are.

You were moping all last week like someone had died.

I'm fine.

She wasn't right for you.

All right, Mum.

You need to find yourself a nice girl. Not one of those rebels or whatnot.

Gallivanting around, getting into all sorts.

Yeah, all right, Mum. I know.

Plenty more fish in the sea for a handsome man like you.

Thanks, Roger.

It's not right, a single man your age living at home with his mum.

You kicking me out?

No, of course not.

Maybe I should, give you a push in the right direction.

Mum...

We're not finished yet.

Hello?

Yes, it is she. Yes?

Well, he's here. Do you want to speak to him?

I told her to leave you be.

I'll tell him. Thank you.

That a man needs time.

- Hmm. - Cheers.

That was the Prime Minister's Office. They want to see you.

- Oh, yeah? - Is this about your trip up to Scotland?

Nah, don't worry yourself. That was nothing.

Had a million dollars

I mean, Francis is a genius. There's no two ways about it.

Such a singular mind.

And to be near to someone like that,

Well, I mean, I just feel so lucky.

Ah! Not there, darling. The other side.

And obviously, I can't say too much before tonight.

But we are so blessed to be part of something so visionary.

It's going to be truly, truly the most amazing experience.

You mean he's gonna have everybody

Tripping their bollocks off like we did the other week.

We had a profound experience.

Daveboy, uh...

I don't think you realize how lucky you are,

Being close to Francis and his work.

People would kill for this experience.

I have killed, Sally.

But I wouldn't kill a spider for yon Francis.

No disrespect to the wee man, but...

If he's not a clown, I've never seen a circus.

Well, maybe you shouldn't come tonight.

Maybe I shouldn't.

Yeah, there's no point casting pearls in front of swine.

You need to insult me in plain English, hen.

Really, Daveboy, I'm just trying to help you.

Help me how?

To help you broaden your mind.

Maybe it's your mind that needs broadening.

- Why are you being so mean? - Me?

- Why are you being so mean? - Don't... yell. You'll scare people.

I wasn't yelling.

You're being very aggressive and fascistic.

You're right. Sorry.

I don't belong here. I'll go.

Okay, good. That's best.

Excuse me.

There's two men downstairs with badges asking for you.

Been expecting that.

Good luck with the show tonight, yeah?

It was nice to have met you, Sally.

Yes. Likewise, I'm sure.

Bye.

I'll take it from here. Wankers.

Where'd they find you?

With Sally.

- Must be about the Hebrides. - Yep.

You let me do the talking, yeah?

You talk all you want. I couldn't give a fuck.

What's got into you? Something happen with Sally?

Don't want to talk about it.

Fair enough.

What the fuck did you mean by that?

I said fair enough.

What's fair? Nothing fucking fair about anything.

All right, forget it... For fuck's sake.

The prime minister will see you now.

Prime Minister. General Thursday.

Aye, good morning.

Well, well, well. The culprits.

- Please sit. - Sir, I take full responsibility

For what happened with Miss Khin and her father.

Daveboy was nothing to do with it.

That's very noble. Allow me to set your minds at ease.

Your Hebridean adventure is a thing of the past. All is forgiven.

Really?

Mr. Khin's freedom makes the government in Kalpur nervous

And thus more dependent on us.

I summoned you for a different reason.

Early this morning, a PWE attacked Uxbridge Power Station,

The main power source for the Southeast.

That's why the lights have been dodgy. Sounds like a Captain Blighty job.

Indeed. Tell me, have you seen Captain Blighty recently?

Yeah. Seemed okay, you know.

He's a disgrace to the uniform.

More of a costume than a uniform, innit?

If my colleague here were not so tenderhearted,

Mr. Troy would be off the streets in Army custody.

Truth is, Captain Blighty is not well,

And this new enhanced chap seems rather formidable.

Well, give Gully a break, send in some squaddies.

Exactly.

And I'd rather not use that option. Not yet.

- But the only... - Any use of soldiers

On English soil is my decision. Nobody else's.

I believe that's clear.