Gotham Hotel
Selina was becoming more and more anxious as it got closer to the anniversary to her mother's death. She would wake up in the middle of the night and find herself crying out. She was losing the war with the madness inside. Soon, she wouldn't be able to control it. Stay close to Bruce, she said to herself. He can keep me sane. After Falcone is dead, I will be fine, she thought. I will be fine.
Maroni Warehouse
It had been a hard few days for Cain after Slade and his cousin Boris were found murdered. He had gotten everything, the money, the houses, the title. It was very overwhelming. He couldn't do it by himself. He knew what he must do. His father and brother would roll in their graves, but desperate men do desperate things.
Harrisburg Estate
Lola was as giddy as a school girl. New Years on her favorite yacht, no one could top this fabulous party. And she had quite the guest list. On top were her two favorite people, besides Henry and her dog Cleopatra. Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle were rapidly becoming Gotham's newest couple and Lola couldn't be more proud of herself for introducing them. She began to dance around in her 9 inch heels and sang at the top of her lungs. Her dog, Cleopatra barked with excitement and Henry woke up from his nap with a start and cried out, "Pickles!"
"You are so right, Henry. I need to make a list of appetizers." Lola made her way to the kitchen while Henry continued with his nap.
Wayne Manor
An invitation was plopped down on top of Bruce's desk as he shuffled through today's paper. Bruce looked up to find Alfred staring at him.
"Yes, Alfred?" Bruce questioned.
"I am curious, sir. Isn't Lola Harrisburg a friend of Miss Kyle's?" asked Alfred.
"Yes," Bruce said, still questioning Alfred's motive.
"I just thought that since it is almost certain that Miss Kyle will attend, why don't the two of you go together?" Alfred said, as if he found the cure for cancer.
"Very befitting, old friend," Bruce said.
Bruce thought about his feelings for Selina. He didn't think their relationship would ever come to be what it was now. He had lusted for her in the beginning, but now it was something more. Much more. Maybe, even after Rachel, he could love again.
He dialed Selina's number. "Selina..It's Bruce...Good...Say, how would you like to attend Lola's New Year's Party with me?...It is out on the water and everything...You will...Great....See you then....I hope for fireworks, too!