Phantom Boy

Police. Don't move.

Inspector, we meet again.

Exterminator, you're under arrest.

You'll never catch me.

Wait, Leo. I don't understand. What's an "Exterminator"?

Well, it's not good, Titi. It means he's a bad guy.

Leo, do you have to go to the hospital tomorrow?

Don't worry. It'll be okay.

- You'll be there for a long time? - I don't know.

Look, Titi, I'll be honest. It's a serious illness.

But I have a secret. Something strange happened when I first got sick.

Something absolutely incredible.

Do you want to know my secret? You can't tell anyone, okay?

Okay, listen up. You'll love this.

There. Your suitcase is ready, darling.

So, did you finish reading Titi her story?

Yes, I did. She's asleep.

- You're not too stressed? - A bit.

Don't worry. I'm sure it'll be okay.

Me too. I'm sure of it.

We'll visit you every day, whenever we can.

Mommy.

- Titi, you're awake? - I had a bad dream.

Come here, sweetheart.

Come in.

- Good morning, Captain. - Have a seat.

Well, Lieutenant Tanner, tell me what happened.

And I want all the details.

Well, I was getting groceries...

They're called vegetables. They won't bite you.

Miss Delaney, what are you doing here?

Even journalists need to eat. Quite the diet, Lieutenant.

Pizza and chips. What's this, suicide by junk food?

Make fun of me all you want, but my salary doesn't exactly allow me to eat like a king.

Yeah. Well, I call that laziness.

May I point out that my tomatoes are cheaper than your chips?

Give me the money, quick.

Move it, granny. Hand over the dough.

- Don't hurt me, please. - Give me the money, I said. Move it.

All right, all right, you can have it all.

- What did you do that for? - I don't know. To be like a pro.

Did I tell you to fire in the air? Did I say, "Roger, fire in the air?

"You'll look like a real robber?"

But, Alf, I wanted to do it properly.

Because what we're doing here isn't a proper robbery?

Impossible. I fired in the air. You saw.

You've done some stupid things, but this one takes the cake.

There, Miss Delaney. Now you can take your photo.

Do you smell gas?

Everyone outside. Hurry.

Now, that's what I call a good photo.

Lieutenant Tanner, is it your mission in life to get on my nerves?

Because if it is, well done. You're doing a bang-up job.

It was an accident, I swear.

But with you, accidents are a common occurrence.

The three cars that had to be scrapped: You didn't do that on purpose.

The fire at the bank: It wasn't your fault.

This time it was an entire building you almost destroyed.

Because of you, I have a mountain of paperwork.

You're not a thorn in my side, Tanner,

you're a shoe made out of a cactus that I have to put on every day.

That's why I'm putting you on port patrol.

I don't want you getting into any more trouble.

And if you manage to somehow sink one of the boats, you're fired.

Understood?

Don't be sad, Leo.

When you're done with the medication, it'll grow back.

Leo, are you there?

- Good evening, Doctor. - Good evening, ma'am.

- How are you feeling this evening, Leo? - Fine.

You've been here over a month now.

It's time to see if the medication is working.

Tomorrow a nurse will take a blood sample to make sure everything's fine.

- Okay? - Okay.

I'll leave you two alone. Have a good night.

Thank you, Doctor. Goodbye.

If I understand correctly, we'll soon find out if I'll get better.

It's natural to be worried, but I'm sure it'll be okay.

Mom, I want to go home.

I know it's hard for you, darling, but we don't have a choice right now.

You know we miss you too. You're very brave.

Close your eyes now. I'll stay until you're asleep.

See you tomorrow, Leo. Sleep tight, my darling.

- Mommy? - Titi?

What are you doing here? Where's Daddy?

Daddy fell asleep reading me a story.

He's taking up the whole bed. Not even Mr. Chicken can sleep there.

Come on, we'll wake him up so you can go to sleep.

- Any messages for me, Elaine? - On your desk, Mr. Mayor.

The urgent ones are on the right. Everything else is on the left.

Perfect, thank you.

Is it how you wanted it, boss? Is everything working okay?

More than okay, my friend. My plan is unstoppable. Victory is assured.

Nothing can stop me now.

What's wrong with you? Come and enjoy this historic moment with us.

What's wrong with him? I can't concentrate with all that yapping.

He needs to do his business, boss.

Get him out of here, then.

My dear Mr. Mayor,

I speak to you this evening as well as to your fellow citizens

to share with you news of the utmost importance.

From this moment on,

New York belongs to me.

You're mine.

I understand the surprise, the disbelief,

even the fear in your hearts.

For you have reason to be afraid.

My reign will begin in darkness.

Let's get this party started.

At least this time it isn't my fault.

Rufus, have you lost your mind? That's a cop car.

There are bound to be cops around. Do you want to end up in jail?

We can't risk getting pinched.

Police. Step away from the car

- and put your hands up. - I didn't do anything.

What was all that about ending up in jail?

That was nothing. It was just... I mean, it wasn't...

Well, I'll be off now.

Don't move. I think we're going to have a little chat, you and I.

Doggone it. Rufus, attack!

Keep that soggy mop of yours back before I kick it in the face.

- This is car 12 calling headquarters. - Go ahead, car 12.

I need back up urgently. I repeat, urgently.

Officer attacked and threatened with a firearm.

I'm at the port, Quay Four.

I'll send a team, but we're overwhelmed right now.

What's going on with the lights? It's pitch black here.

It's the same everywhere. There's a warrant out for a disfigured man

wearing a hat and a raincoat. He's taken the whole city hostage.

It must be very unpleasant to die out here in the rain like this...

Lieutenant Tanner.

But I hate it when people stick their noses in my business.

You almost blew the whole operation, you idiots. Let's go back.

Mayor, all the lights are out. Even outside.

I can see that, Elaine. And get that thing out of my face, for God's sake.

Elaine, get me the governor right away. And the feds. And get me...

Hello.

It's a pleasure to talk to the man who will make me immensely rich.

- Is this a joke? - A joke? I hope it made you laugh.

Who are you? Who am I talking to?

I've sent a particularly dangerous virus through the internet.

It has already infiltrated all the city's networks and computers.

This time, it only turned the lights out, but that was just a warning.

- You're responsible for this disaster? - You call that little blackout a disaster?

Oh, no. You ain't seen nothing yet, my friend,

because what will follow will be a cataclysm.

You're talking to the mayor of New York city. Stop this game right now.

If this is a game, I make the rules.

Right now, the virus is patiently biding its time.

But tomorrow, at midnight, it will wake up and destroy everything.

No more government, no more Wall Street, nothing.

New York will be sent back to the Stone Age.

But, you can stop all this for $1 billion.

$1 billion? Are you out of your mind?

I'm warning you, you'll regret this.

I make the threats here. I'll send you the bank account number.

Oh, my dear friends, do you smell that?

- It must be the fish I made for lunch. - I think it's the stink of wet dog.

No, you cretins. Are you kidding me?

It's the sweet smell of success.

The sweet perfume of victory is tickling our triumphant nostrils.

Officer down. Call the paramedics, quick.

Sir, can you hear me? Stay with me, understand?

I saw him...

The guy they're looking for.

- I must warn the others. - We're going to the hospital. It's okay.

It was him... The man with the broken face.

I have to go...

Don't worry, we'll take care of you.

Doctor, any news on Lieutenant Tanner?

He's in rough shape, but only his leg is broken.

- So he'll pull through? - We'll monitor him until he wakes up.

But he was lucky. Had his femoral artery been damaged,

the paramedics never would've got to him in time.

Miss Delaney? Is something wrong?

You can talk to me, you know. Tell me what's upsetting you.

- Something's not right here. - She can neither see nor hear you, mister.

- What's happened to me? - Hang on. I'll show you.

This really is the craziest dream I've ever had.

It's not a dream. Look.

Is that me?

I mean, is that really me?

Look. Look at my hand. Are you seeing this?

You've been a phantom for too long. Hurry up, or you won't make it back.

- But what do I do? - It's easy.

- What happened? Where am I? - How are you feeling?

- Did you get them? - Calm down...

- Three men and a vicious mutt. - You're in the hospital.

- I saw the man with the broken face. - I'll get a doctor.

But I can't stay here. I have to arrest those men.

Are you listening to me? I need to go back right away.

- Dino, it's time to go. Leo's waiting. - I'm ready.

That smells really good, Daddy.

Thanks, Titi. He'll like it. I know he'll love it.

- Hello, Leo. Did you sleep well? - Not really. I feel sick.

That's normal. It's because of the treatment.

As the doctor told you yesterday,

I need to take a blood sample for your tests, okay?

You're such a brave boy.

Will they look at my blood under a microscope?