"Are you really here to help them?" Lexie asked once they were back at STAR Labs and she had Harry alone.
Harry looked at her, nodding, "Yes. I know that's hard to believe but I caused this mess so I have to help them clean it up. Why did you agree to help him?" he redirected the questioning.
Lexie smiled, "I made that clear before. He was going to kill me if I declined his offer and I value my neck more then anyone else in the multiverse," she replied, "If that's what you'd call it."
Harry replied, "Yes, that's what we call it but you could've come to me for help instead of being a hired hitman."
Lexie rolled her eyes before turning away from him, "Our relationship has never revolved around anything other then physical needs, Harrison. But, I appreciate the front you're putting up here in order to seem like a good guy."
"What have I done to deserve any other title?" he asked, moving around her to see her face, "I'm curious to know what kind of light you see me in."
"So paranoid," she replied, placing her hand on his cheek, "I only meant to point out that you waited a very long time to make up for the error you caused. More importantly, can these people truly protect me from Zoom if I choose to join this suicide mission?"
Harry shook his head, "I don't know yet but I do know that I can and that should be reason enough for you to stick around and give us a shot. It, I mean it."
"Harrison Wells, do you want more from me then a booty call?" she teased as she laughed, softly, "I will stay but only because I gain nothing other than my life for helping Zoom so why not? Shall we join your new little group of do gooder friends? I'm sure they're discussing the many risks involved with a partnership with me," she concluded, thinking back on the girl who shared her face.
Harry nodded, "I don't think they'll trust you instantly but you can prove yourself. I'll show you the way," he offered, "These halls can be confusing."
While Harry and Lexie were secluded from the rest of the group to discuss their personal matters, Team Flash gathered to converse the situation amongst themselves.
"I don't trust her," Cisco began, looking over his shoulder for any sign of his girlfriend's doppelganger, "how do we know she won't turn on us the first chance she gets? Alex will be the first person she goes after. Have you learned nothing from evil twin tv tropes?" he asked exasperatedly, turning back to the group. Alex gave Cisco a small smile, silently thanking him for his concern.
"We can't fully trust her just yet, but we should at least give her a shot. She's spoken with Zoom; we could take advantage of the fact he probably trusts her, or at the least she could have some sort of idea of his plan on how to attack Barry, " Alex tried to reason, "but that doesn't mean we should take our eye off her," she finished confidently.
"I agree with Alex," Caitlin said, "keep your friends close, but your enemies closer," she smirked, still feeling the effects of her birthday drinks. Barry nodded along silently, lost in thought.
"Ok, we keep an eye on her," Barry said, looking at the entrance of the lab as he waited for the two to return, "but we also pay more attention to Harry. There's something he's not telling us about her, so keep your guard up. Also, Cisco, don't let Alex out of your sight. She doesn't need to be alone while Lexie is staying with us," he ordered. Cisco agreed without any hesitation.
"Have you decided whether or not to burn me at the stake?" Lexie asked as she and Harry rejoined the group. Harry visibly grimaced at her entrance.
"We said we would protect you as long as you stay true to your word," Barry answered, walking over half way to meet Lexie.
"You superheros, always so ready to see the good in people," Lexie replied as she offered her hand which Barry hesitantly took, "I hope I can live up to your high standards." She looked to the rest of Team Flash, "Our first order of business is to lure Zoom back here thinking I've already killed the Flash. Once he appears, you pretty little thinkers can take him out in any way you see fit."
"Maybe Cisco could make some alterations to Barry's suit, that way when you two battle it would still be realistic but Barry remained unharmed?" Alex suggested, looking up to her boyfriend who was standing next to her. Cisco nodded in thought, a smile growing across his face as he looked at Alex.
"That could work. It shouldn't take too long, maybe a couple of days," Cisco thought aloud as he began the mental calculations of the alterations before walking over to the computer systems.
"Doppelganger, would you like to talk one on one and get to know each other better?" Lexie offered as she moved closer to Alex, "I'm quite certain we have more things in common other than our beautiful faces."
Alex took a startled step backwards, "Uh, ok," she reluctantly agreed, grabbing the attention of the rest of Team Flash.
"You shouldn't be so scared of me," Lexie urged as she moved closer once more, "I would never dream of hurting one hair on our voluminous heads. Don't you trust me, gorgeous? I've been told I can be very persuasive," she reached out and ran her hand down Alex's arm.
Harry cleared his throat, "Lexie, perhaps you shouldn't be so forward with our new friends," he suggested, "Take a step back and let them come to you."
Lexie frowned before moving back half a step, "I guess that strategy does work sometimes," she looked over at Harry, "So, Alex...is that what they call you? Can we go have a friendly chat?" she looked around and added, "Away from all of this incessant gawking."
Alex looked over to Cisco before answering. He was giving her the clear 'kill sign' as he lifted his index finger and slid it across his neck. Looking back at Lexie, Alex took a deep breath, "Yeah, let's do it," she agreed hesitantly.
