A/N: Wow, I'm on fire, another one haha. This one was two fold, one I was listening to the song which I absolutely adore, one of my favorites from the musical, and two I was working on my OC Mason West-Allen, and this two shot (yes another two shot) was born.


Suddenly (Les Miserables) (WestAllen, Joe, Wally, Cisco,Caitlin, Mason) (Part 1)

Barry's first thought was that being a speedster should have significantly lessened any anxiety related to this moment. His second thought was that picking up his pregnant wife and speeding to the hospital could do more harm than good and what was he thinking?

"Barry," A death grip on his hand. "Call Dad and Wally."

"It's time?" He ran a hand down his face. "It's...actually…?"

Iris nodded. "Get the bags." It seemed by the tension on her face that giving commands was Iris' way of dealing with...whatever it was that labor could be equated to. Cisco had told him that his Mama once told him it was like your insides being forced out through a tiny...well he didn't actually want to think about what Señora Ramon had told Cisco during an adolescent where babies come from talk. Knowing his best friend's relationship with his parents, it wasn't anything particularly reassuring, especially when you were watching your wife go through the process. So he flashed to the kitchen grabbing the phone, and the closet grabbing the bags.


Hours later, and Barry was sitting by the bedside as Iris held their son. Their son, it was surreal. "He's...so small…" All babies were small. It was a fact of life, but this little guy seemed so much smaller.

"Say hi to Daddy Mason." Iris looked at Barry with a smile as she handed the baby over.

Barry looked down Mason. "Hey…" He readjusted himself in the chair so he was sitting up straight. Mason wriggled in his arms cooing softly. "Hey...it's okay," He sighed. "I've got you." At those words, the wriggling lessened as the baby leaned into his shoulder.

It was amazing really, how quickly the instinct kicked in. Less than four hours, and he already felt attached to the kid, but with that came a fear that cut him to the core. But before he could dwell, there was a knock on the door, quick insistent knocking.

"Come in." Iris called.

In walked Team Flash, a horde of balloons and gift bags. Wally,Cisco,Caitlin and Joe.

"Those nurses sure are strict." Wally said. "Told us we needed to wait a half hour."

"They need to make sure that Iris and the baby are okay." Caitlin said. "I told you."

"Yeah, but thirty minutes. That's whack."

Joe laughed as he leaned over Iris planting a kiss on her forehead. "Hey baby girl."

"Hey Dad." Iris said. She turned to where Barry was holding the baby. "Meet your grandson Mason West-Allen."

Joe smiled. "Hey big guy, how ya doin'?" Joe gripped Mason's hand before turning to Barry. "How's fatherhood feel Bar?"

Barry nodded. "Kinda strange." He gave Joe a look. Joe knew he wanted to say more, but something was stopping him.

"You'll get used to it." Joe squeezed Barry's shoulder. "Mind if I get to know my grandson?"

Barry nodded as Joe took Mason in his arms. Wally walked over. "You guys wanna get a coffee?" He turned to Cisco and Caitlin, then finally to Barry. "You look like you need it."

"Sure." Barry turned to Iris.

"Go on." Iris smiled. "Take a break, we'll be fine."


A/N: Next up in Part Two: Barry opens up to his friends, a talk with Joe, and some decisions are made.