Gotham Memoirs: 2-5 Choices

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I am sent into despair by a call from my parents. The price of justice is higher than expected. Who can I turn to for help when I'm walking on thin ice?

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Dialogue Choices

Argh, what should I do? Should I tell him?

• Call Mr. Puzo
  • This option is only available if you have played stages 1- 7 through 1-11; you must replay 1-9 Unexpected Chaos and not take the ride home when offered if you are getting the "Call Diane" option
  • Vittorio's Goodwill will rise
  • Unlocks 2-12 Determination
• Ask Davis for Help
  • Davis' Goodwill will rise
  • Unlock 2-6 New Partner
• Call Diane
  • This option is only available if you have played stages 1-12 through 1-16; you must play replay 1-13 The Alumni Ball and 1-15 Boseman’s Interview if you are getting the "Call Mr. Puzo" option
  • Diane's Goodwill will rise
  • Unlock 2-10 Disclosure

Transcript

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• After seeing Rossi at the factory, I am sure he knows something about Jessica.
• For the sake of uncovering the truth, I meet up with Jack again.

• Without beating around the bush, I tell Jack I want to know more about Rossi's life prior to the factory.
• After negotiating the fee, Jack leaves in a hurry.
• As I watch Jack leave the cafe, I notice a man in a cap watching me.
• It doesn't look like he's just casually observing a stranger... But rather that he's watching me with a purpose in mind.
• I look at him, puzzled. When our eyes meet, he gets a little flustered.
• He moves his line of vision away quickly, and starts digging into his dessert.
• You: (Perhaps it's unintentional.)

• I leave the cafe.

• In the two weeks that follow, I focus on my work at the newspaper.
• After the publication of my previous article, the paper has gotten some attention.
• Just when I think everything is going my way...

• ???: ...Is that you, Elizabeth?

• You: It's me, mom. Why are you calling me at work? Did something come up?

• Mom: Liz, I don't mean to disturb you at work, but I have no choice.

• You: Mom, what is it?

• Mom: Y-Yesterday, several gangsters came by and demanded three thousand dollars to settle your dad's gambling debt!

• You: Gambling debt? I don't remember dad having a gambling habit!

• Mom: This year's harvest was bad, and the money we earned could barely cover the interest on the bank loan.

• Mom: Your dad thought he could earn a little at the casino, so...

• You: Mom, have you checked with dad? Does he really owe that much money?

• Mom: He said he did it on impulse, but those men said that if we don't pay up, they'll kill him!

• Mom: We've already mortgaged the farm and borrowed from everyone we can, but it's not enough...

• You: (Even if I could sell all my organs, I wouldn't be able to raise three thousand dollars... What now?)

• You: Mom, don't panic. I... I'll find a way.

• You: Tell them that we'll pay up. Don't let them hurt Dad!

• I reel in shock after I hang up.
• You: (Dad has always been a hardworking and down-to-earth man. Why did he go to a casino all of a sudden?)

• My instincts tell em this can't be true, but mom was really scared.
• You: (What's done is done. There's no point questioning it. I better think of a solution.)

• If I had access to money or power, solving this problem would be easy.
• But I'm just a small-time reporter.
• ???: Hello, Miss Colvin.

• The male voice sounds familiar, but I can't put my finger on where I've heard it before.
• You: Who is this?

• ???: Miss Colvin, I am Rio Rossi.

• You: (Why is he calling me? Unless...)

• I take a few deep breaths before choosing my words carefully.
• You: So it's Mr. Rossi. Is something the matter?

• Rio Rossi: Miss Colvin, let's skip the formalities, and cut to the chase.

• Rio Rossi: I guess you've heard about your father?

• You: How did you know? You must be behind this!

• Rio Rossi: This is only the beginning. If you insist on continuing your investigation...

• Rio Rossi: Your father will be a cold dead body next time you see him.

• I have no idea how he found out, but I know that I've been exposed.
• You: Despicable! Come at me if you dare! Why did you get my family involved?

• Rio Rossi: Well, it's the most effective method to deal with pesky reporters who value the truth over their lives.

• You: Utterly despicable... You think I won't call the police?

• Rio Rossi: Police?

• He roars with laughter.
• I almost forgot... He's with the Mafia. The police probably wouldn't be a problem for him.
• Rio Rossi: If you owe a debt, you have to pay it back. How does that concern the police?

• Rio Rossi: If you display more tact, then maybe we'll forgive your father's debt.

• You: I'm warning you, stay away from my family!

• Rio Rossi: That all depends on your behaviour from now on.

• The call plunges me into despair.
• But I'm more certain than ever that Rossi didn't collect Jessica's belongings for fun.
• You: (How did he find out I'm investigating him?)

• You: (That strange man at the cafe! Did Rossi send him to watch me?)

• That would explain why Rossi knows so much.
• You: (What should I do? Maybe a compromise will give me a brief respite... but it won't work in the long run.)

• You: (If I don't compromise, how do I solve this? Powerless and penniless me?)

• As I sit at my desk in a daze, a business card catches my eye.

Wrote 'Tragic Tale of a Mad Woman

• You: (Vittorio Puzo? Oh right, he gave me his business card.)

• Vittorio Puzo: I know it's your job, but you must understand that some things are not meant to be reported.

• You: (What does he mean by that? Is he telling me not to report on what happened today?)

• Vittorio Puzo: Here's my business card. Give me a call if you need any help.

• You: (He's so mysterious. But he seems to hold some power too.)

• You: (If he really is powerful, can he help me?)

• My palms start to sweat as I stare nervously at the card in my hands.
• He's offered to help, but we've only met a few times. Will he really keep to his offer?

Wrote 'Heaven, or Hell on Earth?'

• You: (Diane Boseman? Oh right, the prosecutor gave me her business card.)

• Diane Boseman: Sorry, I don't think we have time for an interview today. Here's my business card.

• Diane Boseman: Call me anytime to schedule an interview, or if you need my help.

• You: (Boseman is a prosecutor in New York. Can she help my father?)

• You: (Even if she could, would she be willing to help me?)

• You: (What other option do I have?)

• My palms start to sweat a I grow increasingly nervous.

• Edmund Davis: Hey, Elizabeth, why are you spacing out?

• You: Huh? N-nothing.

• Edmund Davis: You don't look too good. What's wrong?

• You: I...

• You: (Davis may be a bit frivolous, but he has helped me out a few times.)

• You: (If I tell Davis about this, he may be able to help...)

• You: (Argh, what do I do? Should I tell him?)

Call Mr. Puzo

• You: I'm fine. Thank you.

• Edmund Davis: All right. If you need any help, I'm always available.

• After Davis leaves, I dial Mr. Puzo's number.
• You: Mr. Puzo, I'm Elizabeth Colvin. I apologize for the sudden call.

• Vittorio Puzo: ... Miss Colvin? What's the matter?

• You: I need to ask for your help... It's a tricky problem, and you're the only one I could think of...

• Vittorio Puzo: I remember offering my help before. Just speak.

• You: It's complicated. I may need to talk about it in person.

• Vittorio Puzo: May I have the honor of your company for dinner tomorrow?

• You: Thank you, Mr. Puzo...

• Vittorio Puzo: It's too early to thank me. I'll send someone to pick you up tomorrow.

• You: Okay. Sorry for the trouble.

• Vittorio Puzo: It's only polite. See you tomorrow, Miss Colvin.

• I cannot believe he agreed to see me so easily.
• You: (I hope my request won't put him in a difficult spot tomorrow...)

Ask Davis for help

• You: Davis, I know this is sudden... but I need your help.

• Edmund Davis: Your face is gray. What happened?

• You: It's a long story. Let's talk over a cup of coffee after work tonight.

• Edmund Davis: Wait for me after work. We'll go together.

• Edmund Davis: Relax. No matter what it is, I'll try to help.

• You: ...Thank you, Davis.

Call Diane

• You: I'm fine. Thank you.

• Edmund Davis: All right. If you need any help, I'm always available.

• After Davis leaves, I dial Prosecutor Boseman's number.
• You: Prosecutor Boseman, I'm Elizabeth Colvin from Gotham Times.

• Diane Boseman: Oh, Miss Colvin. Do you need something?

• You: I apologize for the sudden call, but I really need your help.

• Diane Boseman: Oh? Tell me more.

• You: If it's possible, I hope to speak with you in person. You can set the time.

• Diane Boseman: How about two in the afternoon tomorrow? I will be waiting in my office.

• Diane Boseman: The address is 753 Bright Avenue, level 5.

• You: Thank you so much. I'll be there on time.

• Diane Boseman: See you then, Miss Colvin.

• I cannot believe she agreed to see me so easily.
• We've met a few times before, but this time, it's for something personal...
• You: (Sigh, I hope she can turn my situation around...)