Finishing The Job

Finishing The Job is the 8th episode of NKC's 3rd season, which premiered April 5th 2022. It was written by Locknloaded23.
== Plot ==
The Strangler seeks to finish the job.
== Script ==
(Episode begins with TV static; when it clears, we see Patchy hiding behind a box in a dark room)
Patchy: (Whispering) Ahoy, it’s me again, and this is the penultimate episode of NKC’s third season! Yessir, only 2 more episodes until we see the thrilling conclusion to everything set up! And while you watch the cartoon, I will be here, hiding from the police! They’ll never find me in a million years. (Threateningly holds up gun) and if they do…
(Static fills the screen abruptly; episode begins with Squidward and Plankton making their way to NKC’s border gate)
Plankton: We’re almost there, Squidward; I can just barely see the gates in the distance there.
Squidward: I sure hope so; my goddamn feet hurt from all the walking.
Plankton: Oh, quit your bitching. Say, did you bring the molotov?
Squidward: …no, I thought you had it.
Plankton: But I gave it to you, didn’t I?
Squidward: No, I swear you had it.
Plankton: No I don’t! 
Squidward: Well, I don’t have it either! That probably means we dropped some ways back.
Plankton: Great, fucking great. Now we’ll just have to go back to get it!
Squidward: (Groans in frustration) Can’t we just make a new one?
Plankton: I guess so, but where will we find another bum?
Squidward: I dunno, if we look, we could-
Plankton: Dude, let’s just go back. Maybe on the way, we’ll find a bottle of beer to use.
Squidward: Fucking, fine.
(They turn around and then they run into a blackened figure)
Squidward: Hey, fuckface, watch where you’re fucking going!
Plankton: Yeah, why do- (Realizes who he’s talking to, nervously pokes Squidward) Squi-Squi-Squi-Squi-Squi-Squidward…
Squidward: Not now, Plankton, I’m teaching this asshole what for!
Plankton: Squidward, I really think we should-
Squidward: Did we make it this far by wussing out? Hell no! This motherfucker is gonna regret ever coming in contact with me when I’m done with him.
Plankton: SQUIDWARD, I-
Squidward: (Pulls up sleeves) LET’S GO, BRUTE! LET’S FUCKING- (punches figure in stomach, and the figure growls in anger) Yeah, that rile you up, fuckface? I’ve got- (Looks up, and the camera zooms to reveal that Squidward is face-to-face with the Strangler himself; Squidward gulps in intense fear as he begins shaking) Uh… I’ll just, uh, be on my, (gulp) way… (Suddenly shouting) RUN!
(Squidward tries running, when the Strangler tackles him, strangling him incredibly violently but doesn’t kill him; Instead, the Strangler drops Squidward on the ground, and begins violently beating him up until he dies; The Strangler angrily storms away, as Plankton watches from behind a soda cup in shock)
Plankton: This moment is beyond repairable via any form of Therapy… But wait, maybe I can team up with this brute, and can escape the town with him… Hmmm… (Yelling) HEY, BRUTE!
(The Strangler turns around)
Plankton: Down here!
(Strangler looks down and sees Plankton at his feet; he picks him up with his huge hand)
Plankton: Listen… You and I, we’re both escaped convicts… So, what say we.. team up! Form an unstoppable duo! You strangled my own partner in crime, after all; Why not join forces? What do you say?
(Strangler just stares at Plankton, and crushes him in the palm of his hand, tossing him on the ground as he dashes off; Zoom in on Plankton on the floor; he’s not dead, but severely injured)
(Cut to the Strangler running in a dark alley; He glances both ways, appearing to be looking for something; he then looks up, smirks, and walks off sneakily. Zoom out to reveal he was looking at the NKC hospital; two cop cars drive past him as he hides behind the corner, and stop at Squidward’s corpse)
Officer: Look at this one!
Officer 2: Could this be another victim?
Officer: Possibly. Look at those marks on his throat. Poor bastard, must’ve been strangled extra hard.
Officer 2: Hey, wait - I know these two!
Officer: You do?
Officer 2: Yeah, they’re those two KrillAnon guys who broke out of prison!
Officer: Huh, really? 
Officer 2: I’m pretty sure. And I think these are recent victims too.
Officer: What makes you say that?
Officer 2: This one’s face is still blue… (Puts finger on throat) and their bodies are still warm!
Officer: Why are you caressing his throat?
Officer 2: Sorry.
Officer: So, if the Strangler’s been here recently, could we possibly find where he’s going next?
Officer 2: Possibly, we just need a good police dog.
Officer: (Talking on walkie talkie) Attention, 2 Strangler victims found, bodies still warm. Victims are those two Krillanon guys. Send police dogs down, quickly!
(Sirens blair in the background as the screen fades to Squilliam in the hospital, noticeably anxious and breathing really fast)
Manray: Squilliam, quit hyperventilating.
Squilliam: I’m not hyperventilating!
Manray: What’s even the point in lying about it? You’re breathing so loud.
Squilliam: Uh, well…
Manray: Dude, listen. That Strangler won’t lay a FINGER on you. If he does, he’s dead fucking meat. He won’t expect me to be here.
Squilliam: Are you sure?
Manray: I’m certain. I will give him one of THESE! (Punches the air multiple times before falling face first on the ground) ow.
Squilliam: …You know… Maybe you’re right. I just… need to relax. I am in no danger…
Manray: Uh, that said… I need to go piss. Sorry. (Awkwardly walks out room as Squilliam glares at him)
Squilliam: Well, it’s just you and me for now, TV.
(The TV changes to the news station)
News Anchor: BREAKING: The 2 Krillanon ralliers who were on the loose, named Squidward Quincy Tentacles and Sheldon J. Plankton, were found dead in the streets today, as another victim of the Strangler. Lockdown is still in effect, but the Mayor has said… Oh, wait, I forgot - the mayor got killed. More on this story as it develops.
(TV Turns to another channel)
Squilliam: SQUIDWARD?! Did he just say SQUIDWARD?! Small fucking world! God damn, I had no idea Squilliam was both a wanted fugitive AND a future Strangler victim! Though, I remember him being voted “most likely to be a wanted fugitive” Senior year of Highschool. (Awkward silence) God, how fucking long will that bitch be in there? I’m lonely.
(Fade to the outside of the hospital; the Strangler walks in with a phony mustache, talks to the receptionist, and smirks as he walks down the hospital corridors; cut back to Squilliam in his own room)
Squilliam: (Sighs) What in the hell is seriously taking him so long? I’m thirsty as hell.
(Squilliam hears loud clomping footsteps in the hall)
Squilliam: Huh? Could that be him? Why is he stomping so loud…
(The clomping stops for a second, before out of nowhere, the strangler jumps into the door frame)
Squilliam: Huh? Who the hell are you?
(The Strangler rips off the mustache, and Squilliam screams as the Strangler closes the door)
Strangler: TIME TO FINISH WHAT I FUCKING STARTED!
Squilliam: NO! NO! NO! NO! PLEASE!
Strangler: I ALWAYS FINISH WHAT I START! AND TODAY IS NO DIFFERENT! SAY YOUR FUCKING PRAYERS, PUNK! (The Strangler rips the handle off the door)
(Squilliam screams as the Strangler jumps towards him, but Squilliam jumps out of his bed just in time, making the Strangler crash right onto it, breaking it; Squilliam runs towards the door, banging on it loudly)
Squilliam: HELP! HELP! THE STRANGLER! HELP! PLEASE, FUCKING HELP ME!
(The Strangler gets up from his crash, and tackles Squilliam into the door, beating him up on the floor a bit as Squilliam struggles)
Strangler: QUIT STRUGGLING. THIS WILL GO QUICKER IF YOU STAY THE FUCK STILL!
(The Strangler finally wraps his hands around Squilliam’s throat, and begins strangling him very violently; Squilliam uses one of his free legs to kick the Strangler right into his balls, making him drop Squilliam as he screams in pain, falling on the floor; Squilliam knocks on the door harder and harder)
Squilliam: HELP! WHY IS NO ONE FUCKING HELPING ME?!
(Cut to the outside; the doctors are cowering in fear in the corner, when Manray walks by)
Manray: Man, I gotta see a doctor about that. (Notices the line of doctors) Hey, what’s going on?
(The doctors are too busy shaking to answer)
Manray: Huh. Whatever.
(Manray walks back to the door, but gasps in fright as he sees that Squilliam and the Strangler are in the same room)
Manray: OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! (Tries opening the door, but the room is lock) Oh, fuck! FUCK! FUCK! FUCK! HOW AM I GONNA OPEN THIS GOD DAMN DOOR??
(Manray glances towards the window, and sees the Strangler approach Squilliam from behind furiously)
Manray: I’LL BRUTE FORCE MY WAY IN! SQUILLIAM, LOOK BEHIND YOU!
(Cut to the inside of the room; Squilliam looks behind him, and sees the Strangler slowly approaching him; He runs away too fast for the Strangler to attack him, and the Strangler begins chasing him across the room as Manray attempts to knock the door down; eventually, Squilliam trips, and the Strangler jumps onto him, making sure to leave no legs free)
Strangler: THIS IS GONNA HURT A LOT! BRACE YOURSELF, FUCKFACE!
(Manray watches in horror as the Strangler begins strangling Squilliam even harder; He eventually bangs on the door hard enough for it to come off its hinges, and Manray picks up the door as Squilliam gasps for air)
Manray: HEY, STRANGLER!
(The Strangler looks at Manray, who knocks him on the head with the door; Strangler is out cold, and Squilliam is gasping on the floor; Manray runs towards him)
Manray: Squilliam! SQUILLIAM! Are you okay?
Squilliam: (Dry voice) Barely…
Manray: Don’t worry, I’ll call the cops!
Officer: (Enters room) No need!
Manray: Huh?
(3 police officers enter the room, with a policedog)
Officer: We’re putting this fucking lunatic behind bars.
Manray: How’d you find him?
Officer 2: Our dog traced the scent still left over from one of Strangler’s recent victims!
(The officers pick up the still unconscious strangler, putting handcuffs on him; he wakes up however, and flails angrily)
Manray: So is this it for him?
Officer 3: Definitely. This motherfucker will get a clean death sentence, I know that for a fact.
Officer: Now let’s bring him to prison!
(The officers all walk out the door with the Strangler still handcuffed; Squilliam passes out, and fade to him back in the hospital bed, waking up)
Squilliam: Huh? I’m back here?
Doctor: Yep. Your recent bout with the Strangler almost costed you your life! Again.
Squilliam: Oww…. How long was I out this time?
Doctor: 3 days.
Squilliam: Wow, really? And… what happened to Strangler?
Doctor: He got on death row. His execution is in one month.
Squilliam: Boy, ain’t that a relief.
Doctor: You’ll need to spend a few more days in this hospital, though; gotta be safe.
Squilliam: Uh, okay?
Doctor: Now I’m gonna get high off my mind. (Walks offscreen whistling)
Manray: So, Squilliam… What will you do when you get out?
Squilliam: Honestly? I’m gonna move back to Bikini Bottom. Maybe I can return and get my public image back.
Manray: Oh, you’re leaving?
Squilliam: Definitely. Way too much shit has happened in this town! I miss Bikini Bottom. I gotta move back.
Manray: Funny you mention moving back, cus uh… I’m returning to villainy. I’m moving out in a few days too.
Squilliam: Oh, really?
Manray: Yes.
Squilliam: Small world.
Manray: Uh, I don’t think that’s the right usage of that phrase.
Squilliam: Listen, I’ve almost been strangled to death twice. Cut me some slack.
Manray: Well, I’m gonna start packing. See you in a few days, Squilliam, and thanks for letting me stay at your place for a while. (Walks out door waving)
Squilliam: Now time for my long overdue nap.
(Squilliam slowly falls asleep; fade to Squidward waking up on a beach)
Squidward: Ow… Oww… my fucking head… where the hell am i?
(The ground rumbles, as the tikis emerge from the ground)
Tiki: YOU FAILED US, SQUIDWARD!
Tiki 2: YOU FAILED US!
Tiki 3: YOU DID NOT SUCCEED!
Tiki 2: SHAAAAAME!
Squidward: WAIT, YOU’RE REAL????
Tiki: INDEED!
Tiki 2: WE ARE VERY REAL!
Tiki 3: WE HAUNT THE MORTAL REALM!
Tiki 1: YOU LEFT US TO BURN, SQUIDWARD!
All Tikis: FIRE BURNS! IT HURT! IT BURNT!
Squidward: I’M SORRY, I’M SORRY! (Screams in fear)
(The Tikis begin circling Squidward faster and faster, until he bloats like a balloon and bursts into flames; The tikis laugh maniacally as they feast on Squidward’s remains, and the episode fades to black)