I'm so, so sorry about the delay, guys. Please forgive me. I've been so busy with school that I don't have time to write a lot, but that doesn't mean that there isn't one day that doesn't go by that I don't think about this story. Also, my computer has a lot of viruses and if I do post this chapter is either because a miracle happened on my computer or I'm doing this on another computer. Thanks for the fantastic reviews; they make my day every time I read them. Here's the next chapter and I hope you guys enjoy it!

P.S. – Just letting you know that I changed somethings from previous chapters, not major changes, but I fixed it a bit and tried to fix mistakes like missing words, but I know that I still have some that still need fixing (Chapter 15 that I know of), but if you see anything tell me where so I can fix it immediately. I don't want to misinterpret anything and making my readers think is something else, but I'm sure you guys are smart enough to understand.

"What's going on?" asked Kayla the next day.

"Harvey is at the press conference," said Rachel, sounding worried. Kayla looked at her puzzled, then back at Alfred, who just gave a knowing look.

"What's the conference about?"

Rachel sighed. "He's asking Batman to turn himself in."

Kayla made a face. "But, why? Batman hasn't done anything but help the citizens of Gotham…"

"I know, Kay. But, the Joker won't stop killing people until Batman reveals himself."

Kayla sighed rubbing her temples. He will never rest, she thought. She felt Rachel put a hand around her shoulders, trying to comfort. Only she knew what Kayla was feeling at that moment.

"I'll do whatever to protect you and your baby," she whispered. Kayla looked at her and smiled.

Both girls watched as Harvey explained to Gotham why they needed to arrest Batman. Kayla understood why people wanted Batman to reveal himself, but it also angered her how selfish they really were. Kayla felt her heart stop and lost her breath as she heard and saw Harvey revealing himself at Batman.

"What?" Rachel said in low growl. Kayla felt her leave her side, but her mind was still trying to adjust itself from what just happened.

"It's not possible," whispered Kayla. "He knew?" No, he would have to me, right? No! Harvey would have confronted me about it. I don't know what to think anymore. Harvey is Batman?

"Kay?" said Rachel, placing a hand on Kayla's shoulder, making her jump. "Are you going to be OK while I go visit Harvey?" Kayla nodded. "Good. Take care," she said, hugging her. Kayla hugged her back. She could smell the aroma of Rachel's perfume, a scent that will haunt her for a very long time.

Kayla was pacing back and forth, waiting for Rachel to come back to Bruce's pent house. She was getting worried. She's been gone for a long time; she should be back by now.

"Miss Evans, would you like something to eat?" she heard Alfred say. She shook her head. She had no appetite, having a strange feeling in her gut. Jack is behind this. I know it, she thought. "Well, at least sit down before you wear your shoes out."

"Alfred," she said finally looking at him, "how could I not worry," she said biting her nails. "R-Rachel's out there, unprotected, when she's the first on the Joker's list to be killed. I should have gone with her," Kayla whispered. "It'll be my fault if something happens to her."

"Miss Evans," said Alfred, pulling her hand gently away from her mouth. "I don't know what to say, but Miss Dawes would have sacrificed herself for the safety of you both." He gave her a small smile and left her alone with her thoughts.

Kayla's eyes were slowly closing on her. She's been waiting for hours and she still has no news of Rachel or Harvey. Kayla yawned, seeing the time. It was almost dawn. She slowly got off the couch, trying to get herself to wake up. She wasn't going to sleep until she had some news.

Her head snapped back when she heard the door open. She turned and saw Bruce coming in, wearing Batman's suit.

"Bruce? What…?"

"Kayla, you should be sleeping by now," he said exhaustedly with a hint of sadness.

Kayla shook her head. "Tell me, please," she said clutching onto him. The look in his eyes already told her everything, but she need to hear it from his lips.

He sighed. "I'm sorry, Kayla."

Kayla bit her lip from crying. "Both of them?" she whispered, shakily.

He shook his head. "No, Harvey's… alive."

"And what is that suppose to mean?" she asked.

"He's alive, but he was in a bad accident."

"I want to go see him," pleaded Kayla.

"No, now's not the time. It'll be best if you wait until later."

Kayla finally let her tears fall. "Rachel's…" He nodded. The look that he had was heartbreaking. Kayla had a feeling that he loved Rachel. She looked at his chest, seeing the dark body suit. "You're Batman." He nodded again. She took a step back. "So you knew all along," she said, rubbing her lower stomach.

"Kayla, I want you to know that I'm keeping my promise and staying true to my word. I'll protect you."

"Those were Rachel's last words," she said sadly.

Bruce lifted her chin up. "Go to sleep, Kayla. You need your rest."

Kayla nodded and walked to her room. She turned one more time to see Bruce sitting on the couch, his mask in hand. Her heart ached seeing him like that, almost like seeing a brother in need. Kayla's attachment to Bruce has grown, seeing the kind of man he really is, not the person people think he is.

I know it's a short chapter. I was planning on making it longer, but the next thing I was going to write didn't really fit with this one, so I'll just post it on another chapter. No, Bruce and Kayla will not end up together, just so you know. I don't even think the she'll end up with the Joker either. I probably won't end it that way. However, if you do want them to end up together, you have ideas on how it should end, let me know and I'll be glad to use it and credit you. Again thanks for reading and please review!