It appeared that Batman had sacrificed himself in the explosion.Batman""s heroic death was mourned and commemorated at a short private ceremony at Bruce Wayne""s gravesite near the Manor, led by Commissioner Gordon, calling him he true hero of Gotham.Willie heard a scream, and then a thumping noise when he investigated - and then discovered Franklin""s bloody head wrapped in sheets and revolving in an institutional laundry machine.Elliott leaves the room with his baseball and glove and walks down the slick driveway in the rain and mist."What a splendid way to wake up each morning," she old her husband at 5 AM.On that Sunday morning while the Hoggetts went off to church, Ferdinand had become frantic after seeing that Farmer Hoggett""s wife Esme had a new, wind-up alarm clock ("mechanical rooster") positioned at her bedside." Ethan was conflicted about her, having romantic feelings for her himself, but not entirely trusting her.