Something Sensible

Franklin faces a difficult decision as he is forced to choose between loyalty and survival in a tense, life-altering confrontation.

“Something Sensible” is one of the alternate final Missions in Grand Theft Auto V. In this mission, Franklin is pressured by Steve Haines and Devin Weston to kill Trevor. It is one of three endings that players can choose, symbolizing the culmination of Franklin’s Journey through betrayal, loyalty, and the tough decisions that come with his involvement in a dangerous criminal underworld.

“Something Sensible” revolves around Franklin making the hard choice to kill Trevor Philips, one of the most unpredictable and volatile Characters in GTA V. Trevor’s paranoia and chaotic behavior have made him a liability to Franklin’s future. The mission starts with a confrontation between Franklin and Trevor, eventually leading to a dramatic chase and Trevor’s final stand. This mission reflects the heavy consequences of life in the criminal underworld, culminating in a tragic yet inevitable end for one of the game’s most iconic Characters.

Objectives

• Meet Trevor at the designated location to confront him.
• Chase Trevor as he attempts to flee.
• Work with Michael to take down Trevor.
• End Trevor’s life and escape the area.

Setting

This mission takes place across multiple Locations in the outskirts of Los Santos, starting in a quiet industrial area and escalating into a chaotic, high-speed chase through the city’s desert surroundings. The vast, open landscape contrasts with the personal, intense nature of the mission’s outcome, enhancing the emotional weight of Trevor’s final moments.

Objective 1: Confront Trevor

• Preparation: The mission begins with Franklin meeting Trevor at a quiet industrial area. Trevor is immediately suspicious, leading to an intense confrontation. Players must engage in dialogue that sets the stage for what’s to come.
• Trevor’s Reaction: After Franklin reveals his intention, Trevor realizes the betrayal and flees. Be ready to jump into your car to pursue him.

Objective 2: Chase Trevor

• Pursuit: As Trevor speeds away, Franklin must follow him through the outskirts of Los Santos. Use your driving skills to keep up with Trevor as he takes dangerous turns and heads towards a nearby oil field.
• Assistance from Michael: Partway through the chase, Michael will join in to help Franklin. Together, you must box Trevor in, forcing him to stop.

Objective 3: Take Down Trevor

• Final Confrontation: The chase ends at the oil field, where Trevor crashes his vehicle into a fuel tanker. Trevor, covered in gasoline, stumbles out of the car. Michael arrives and Franklin must make the final decision to kill Trevor. A single gunshot will ignite the fuel, setting Trevor ablaze.

Objective 4: Escape the Scene

• Evade the Authorities: After the confrontation, Franklin and Michael must quickly escape the area before the police arrive. Use your map to find the safest route out, avoiding police roadblocks and patrols.
• Return Home: Once you’ve lost the heat, the mission will conclude with a phone call from Michael, reflecting on what just happened.

Mission Conclusion

• Wrap Up: A cutscene follows the escape, where Franklin and Michael briefly discuss the outcome. Franklin is left reflecting on the difficult choices he had to make, while Michael encourages him to move forward.
• Rewards: Successfully completing this mission grants you progression toward the final ending of the game, with different outcomes depending on which ending you chose.

• “Something Sensible” is one of three possible endings in GTA V, alongside “The Time’s Come” and “Deathwish.” It is the option where Franklin sides with Steve Haines and Devin Weston by killing Trevor.
• The mission’s title refers to Michael’s advice that Franklin should “do something sensible,” emphasizing the idea of choosing safety over loyalty.
• This mission serves as a major turning point in the storyline, marking the potential end of Trevor Philips, one of the game’s most iconic Characters.
• Trevor’s fiery death at the oil field is symbolic, as his unpredictable and explosive personality ultimately leads to his downfall.
• The final decision to kill Trevor is left to Franklin, forcing players to weigh their emotional attachment to the character against the pressure from external forces.
• The aftermath of this mission greatly affects Franklin’s relationship with Michael, as well as the overall tone of the game’s ending.