A/N: Thanks to all my lovely people who reviewed! Surprise!! Here is more! It's short but I hope you enjoy it!

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The next morning was very chaotic due to the fact that it was over flowing with patients. Marie was exhausted from last night and still trying to find an answer to give Bruce. He called very late last night but she missed it because she was asleep. He didn't leave a message so Marie didn't call him back. Considering the fact that she was still torn between two men and seeing Harvey with Rachel last night confirmed everything. She was going to tell Bruce yes, but not now, at least in few days when this whole chaos of the party has gone down.

"I heard Batman made an appearance last night at the party." Kimberly and Marie were in the wash room of the surgery room, preparing themselves for a bypass.

Marie scrubbed her hands thoroughly. "He did and of course all chaos broke loose. Rachel almost died last night."

Kimberly rose her perfect brow as she continued to rinse. "I missed all that!?"

"It's not funny Kim, she could have been killed. That psycho was after Harvey too." Marie glared at Kimberly. Marie could obviously care less about Rachel but Harvey was the one that worried her, despite the fact that he demonstrated his love for Rachel right in front of her.

"Did Batman save her in time? What about Harvey, was he hurt? And what do you care about Rachel anyhow, would it have made a difference if she died?" Kimberly bombarded her with questions as she was upset that she missed everything because she was called into the emergency room right when she was going to leave.

Marie shut the knob off and ripped out a paper towel. "Yes, he did save her in time. Harvey was hidden away in the food closet passed out, and don't ask why because I found him there. I managed to bring him back to consciousness. And finally, I don't like her but that doesn't mean I wish her dead."

Kimberly sighed. "Okay fine. Well at least no one got hurt. Now, please tell me what happened with Bruce. Because I know at last minute he swept you off your feet and convinced you to go."

Another thing Marie didn't really want to get into much detail but there was no one else she could trust with her men issues. "It was a smooth start but then he ruined it."

"How? How can someone like him ruin something?"

"Well first let me tell you everything. We arrived in a helicopter to the party and during the whole ride, he gave me explanation about the whole yacht thing. He actually went to Hong Kong because Wayne Enterprises was doing some sort of joint venture with a company from there. It turned out that the owner of the company was involved with the mob and everyone found out because the cops and Harvey were after him. Bruce didn't want his family's company to be ruined because of one business venture. So with that said he went to Hong Kong to cancel the deal, that was all." Marie turned to the small mirror in the room and tied her hair into a bun.

"You see I told you. Now, what about your relationship with him?" Kimberly did the same with her hair.

"He told me he wants to be with me. To give it a try." Marie watched as Kimberly finished up.

"Then, what the hell are you waiting for?"

Marie shook her head. "No, wait let me finish. We arrived to the party and he gave a brilliant speech and actually introduced me to his little elite court. After his speech, one of his friends came up to us and said 'Wayne you certainly kept her hidden really well. You didn't tell us you had a girlfriend!'" Marie rolled her eyes as she remembered that jerk. "And he replied that it was best to keep it hidden! Can you believe him saying that we are together when clearly we are not! I mean, I like him but I need time. I got pissed off and I went outside for fresh air."

Kimberly smiled wickedly. "He wants you and don't deny it. You know its true because you want him."

"I do but I can't just say yes to him a split second, besides Rachel still holds his heart. And he admitted that what we have can't be love...yet. He said we will find out if it grows into love if we do get into a relationship."

"I don't see the problem, if Rachel and Harvey are together, you two shouldn't wait. Did you say yes to him?"

"No, I told him I needed to be alone and that I would give him an answer by the end of the night. But of course that didn't happen because all hell broke loose because of that Joker freak."

"Are you going to give him an answer. Because, okay Marie lets be realistic here. You saw Harvey with Rachel, do you think he is going to let her go after what happened to her?" Kimberly watched Marie's face which became sad after remembering Harvey's passionate kiss with Rachel after she was saved by Batman.

"No, he's not and after seeing them made me decide what I am going to do." Marie sighed and headed out into the OR to do what she did best.

The surgery lasted longer than expected due to complications that arose but it was nothing Marie and her team couldn't handle. Thankfully the patient came out okay and Marie only has to wait to see how the patient would progress. She glanced at the clock as she went back into the wash room to dispose of her bloody gloves and wash her hands. It was about half past three, which meant it was time for rounds and then she would be able to go home.

Marie washed her hands, let her hair loose and put on her white coat as she walked out into the busy hall. Her destination was to the nurses station to get her charts. Once she reached it she saw they were already laying there to be picked up. This was probably going to take a while as there was a massive pile on the counter.

"Dr. Spencer!" Marie turned around to see Rachel Dawes approaching her.

Marie was in no mood to see her after last night. She didn't know if she would be able to control herself from ripping her hair out. "What can I help you with?"

"Can I speak with you in private?" Rachel smiled at her as she looked around. She hoped she would say yes. Harvey didn't know that she was meeting Marie, because Rachel knew he would try to stop her. Rachel wanted to clear everything with Marie and apologize for everything.

Marie tried to mask her irritated face but she was failing miserably. "Miss Dawes I don't have time to tend to you, unless you are feeling sick then I can lead you to the emergency room. But I have a lot of patients to see."

"I know but please can you spare at least ten minutes."

Marie looked around the room, then at Rachel. "Fine but I don't know what you have to say to me." Marie led her to an empty office at the end of the hall. What could Rachel possibly say to her? That she was sorry that she stole Harvey from her? Because she would be two years to late for an apology.

Marie gestured for Rachel to sit down as she remained standing. The tension was in the air and both women could feel it. This was what Marie tried to avoid, any kind of confrontation between Harvey and Rachel but since current events didn't let that happen, she had to bare the burden.

"I'm listening."

Rachel cleared her throat. "First of all, I want to thank you for your help last night. You are far more caring than any normal doctor here would be."

"I was doing my job." Marie said sternly.

"Yes, well either way, thank you. And I also wanted to apologize about everything that has happened between you and Harvey." Rachel was a bit nervous as to how Marie would react but so far it was good, in her opinion.

Marie shook her head and walked over to the windows to open the blinds. "No, no there isn't anything left to say. What happened, happened and I cannot change it. And you apologizing for it won't make the situation any better. I don't wish to deal with Harvey or you for that matter. You think an apology is going to make me want to become your friend or accept your relationship with the man I still love! If that was your goal then you are completely wrong."

Rachel knew this was going to push Marie's buttons but they would at least have to confront each other on this. "I know its hard for you but-"

Marie snapped this time. "You know!? Ha! Please you didn't have to go through what I had to. You weren't the one who gave up everything for the man you loved, you were not the one who had to re-plan her life in order to be with the man you loved. And you certainly weren't the one who was left at the alter for everyone to see and be completely humiliated!" Marie tried to hold back her tears. She was not going to cry in front of Rachel. Rachel was completely still. "You aren't the one crying yourself to sleep, instead you are in the arms of the man I love!" Marie turned away and held in her sob.

"You're right. But were does Bruce fit into all this? What about him?" Rachel was still in love with Bruce, but they can't be together. She still deeply cared for him and she didn't like the fact that Marie was pushing him aside.

"Don't you dare bring Bruce into this! He has nothing to do with what happened between me and Harvey. He is just an unfortunate innocent caught in all this. I hate to say this but he is still hung up on you! I hope you are content with having two men at your beck and call." Marie pushed passed Rachel and headed for the door.

"No, he's not. Apparently he is infatuated with you now." Rachel remembered their conversation last night on the balcony. Bruce was beginning to feel something for Marie, but he still had hopes that Rachel would be with him. And that was one thing Rachel was very unsure about.

Marie's heart pounded as she waited for the elevator to open up to Bruce's house. She had decided to shove Harvey in her past and move on with Bruce. After all she wanted to be with him and she could not prolong it any longer. She had to tell him. Just as last night, this afternoon was an awakening for her.

Alfred greeted her with a warm smile as she walked in. "Miss Marie I am surprised to see you here, Master Bruce didn't mention that you would be stopping by."

"No, he doesn't know. Is that a problem?"

"No, no. He is upstairs in the study."

Marie nodded and headed up the spiral staircase. Once she reached the door of the study she noticed that a dim light was illuminating the room and he was looking out the windows.

"Bruce." Bruce turned as he heard Marie's soft voice call out his name. He was surprised to see her. After all they didn't really talk after their argument and then the Joker came to disrupt everything.

"Marie, what's wrong?" Bruce became concerned as she quickly walked to him and took his hands into hers.

"I need to talk to you." She continued to grasp his hands.

"Okay."

"I have an answer for you and my answer is yes. I do want to give this a try, I do want to be with you. But you have to promise me something." Marie looked at Bruce straight in the eyes. For a moment she got lost in the depths of them. Bruce was content to know that she had accepted but was confused at her sudden request.

"Which is?"

She took a deep breath, but she felt that getting it out now was best and then the rest would go smoothly. "Promise me that you will try to forget about Rachel and I will do the same with Harvey. If we are going to do this then we have to forget about our past loves. And in time if this doesn't work out then I will let you go."

Bruce looked at her. And he knew exactly what this meant. He would have to put Rachel behind him, it was going to be difficult but he was going to do this for his sake and Marie's. "I promise and I will also let you go if this doesn't work. But I doubt we will reach that point as to the fact that I want you."

Marie smiled. "I hope this does work. It would make me happy to know that maybe I might be that woman to show you what love is again. Even though I cannot say those words yet, I truly hope that one day I will. Bruce I want to take this risk."

"We are taking the risk together." Bruce corrected her. He let go her hands, and touched her cheek, just admiring the small sparkle in her eyes. He knew for a fact that she was already having an impact on him, he couldn't deny the fact that he was falling very fast. She reached up and kissed him like she did the other night. Marie savored the sweet moment and replaced the memories of Harvey with this moment. As she kissed Bruce her thoughts of Harvey Dent were slowly melting away.