"You know the Abbott and Costello routine, right?" Dr. Leland asked Batman. "Who's on First?"

"I've heard of it," replied Batman.

"Joker and Harley did the whole thing. Except they tied the doctors to the bases, and blew them up during the pauses. Joker thought it was hysterical."

"I imagine he would," retorted Batman.

"And then they ran off after the others. Dr. Bryan and me were lucky to escape with our lives. If Harley hadn't warned us…"

"It's best not to think about that," interrupted Batman. He sighed heavily. "So much death and destruction. It's really hard to take sometimes."

"We did try to warn him," murmured Dr. Bryan. "It was a foolish idea."

"Yes," agreed Batman. "I suppose it is foolish to hope they'll ever change. But equally we can't just accept their insanity. We have to keep trying, even if it doesn't make a difference. There's no other choice."

Dr. Leland nodded. "You'll find them, won't you?" she asked. "And bring them back?"

"I always do," replied Batman. "Thank you for your help, Dr. Leland. See you soon."

He jumped out the window into the night sky. Dr. Leland watched him. "Do you ever wonder if we're all just crazy?" she murmured. "Y'know, to keep doing the same thing over and over and hoping things will be different this time? Isn't that the definition of insanity?"

Dr. Bryan shrugged. "Since sane methods haven't helped them, insane ones can't hurt, can they?"

"Well, when you put it like that," she sighed. "I guess the mayor will have to bring another miracle worker in to help cure the inmates."

"I doubt there will be many volunteers after this," replied Dr. Bryan. "But whatever happens…"

"Keep calm and make the best of it," agreed Dr. Leland. "Yeah, I know."

The End