AN. This is an alternate ending that takes place after the events of 3x14.

Alfred knocked on Bruce's bedroom door to see how he was doing.

"Come in, Alfred," Bruce said.

Alfred walked in and saw Bruce putting a pair of clothes into a suitcase.

"Preparing for another trip to the good old Chalet, eh Master Bruce?"

Bruce stopped what he was doing and turned to address him.

"The latest attempt on my life by Jerome was the last straw, Alfred. We are leaving Gotham, forever. But we're not going to Switzerland.

"Then where are we going?"

"Somewhere within the country that is far away from here, but a lot more peaceful than Gotham ever will be."

"But what about your goal of helping the people of Gotham? What about your fight against the Court of Owls?"

"If the court wants this city, they can have it for all I care and the people can either rise or fall on their own."

"Do you intend to inform Detective Gordon and Selina Kyle about your decision?"

"No. This move is going to be a fresh start for us and given our last argument, I don't think we'll be seeing her again anyway. Not that I'm worried. Once we leave this city. She along everyone else will be forgotten. This is what fresh starts are all about."

Alfred couldn't believe what he was hearing. This was very unlike Bruce to throw his hands up in the air, but maybe all of these negative experiences have finally gotten to him.

"I respect your decision Master Bruce, but may I suggest that you take some time to think about this."

"My mind is already made up. Now would you please make the call to have my plane on standby?"

"Very well, Master Bruce," Alfred replied."

One hour later, Bruce's plane left Gotham International Airport and headed west.