What did I promise? Iris asked…

I know you don't want to believe this Iris. but she is our daughter from the future. I guess you and me and the rest of the team left the year twenty forty-nine too soon.

I'm not even sure I understand it myself. but Caitlin and I we had no, I mean we have a plan to help Nora.

Nora and I went to the future and we did have a couple of confrontations. But Caitlin's future self and she explained a little bit about what is going on with Nora.

Remember when Thawne told me that, I had to take Nora into the Negative speed force to keep her alive. y-yeah but Nora didn't want to even after I promised her, we find a way to take out the negative speed force.

Well, as it turns out I am going to have to fulfill your promise to our daughter Iris. the reason why she wasn't erased or the theory that Caitlin's future self went with was because Nora already has traces of the negative speed force in her from the two three times she had to access the negative speed force, apparently, it doesn't just disappear. that was in part of one of the reasons why Nora came back to the year two thousand and nineteen because after the crisis a whole a lot of things were destroyed.

Maybe if we stayed in the future a little bit longer Iris, we would have seen her return. but the bottom line is our daughter she's dying from this negative speed force her red eyes the red lighting that isn't Thawne or some clone it is a trigger from the pain in her life the anger the lost she been through. her positive speed force does outweigh the negative speed force, but she isn't strong enough to handle it. and you have taken daps at her and me and the bond she and I share isn't helping anyone Iris. if Caitlin and I don't get the negative speed force out of soon it will drive her mad or she could die not be erased but actually die unless she merges completely with the negative speed force essential erasing the positive from her system. but Nora Caitlin and I agreed that it wasn't on the table. so, Caitlin and I came up with a plan for me to in a sense trade some of my speed force with hers. I would take on the negative she has well she will receive my positive.

But there's a catch… in order for this to work, Nora would need to tap into those feelings without it overpowering her so I Caitlin and I can calibrate it she and I are going to be linked through the tachyon. Cisco did a few upgrades to the two devices. Cecille will be linked with Nora during the process because Nora will also have to be awake while this is done and stay awake until it is finished or her and I could essentially be lost within the speed force forever. Caitlin me, Cisco and Cecille have been working on this for some time.

So, excuse me Iris if I didn't tell you about the crisis sooner. but I think our daughter takes precedence not mention dealing with blood work and the others meta's plus Zoom. and I still can't get a hold of Oliver either and it is vital I speak to him before the crisis. I have some important information for him and Felicity. but I get back to my search of Oliver Queen after I help Nora.

Aw, it okay babe I forgive you Iris said, taken Barry's hand. I don't need your forgiveness Iris. Barry told her. I was just letting you know what our daughter is up against. Okay, but that sounds dangerous babe… I mean what about you? how do you know you can handle what the negative speed force throws your way.

… because not only have I had my powers longer than Nora. but also, because Cisco built this, Barry said showing Iris his wrist.

and what is that supposed to be? I call a speed gauge. Cisco said. it is supposed to monitor his speed force energy both negative and positive. There are three levels it could be at green yellow and red. if it's at red, well Barry's in trouble we all are. not only that Caitlin said. this speed gauge has a monitor in it to keep track of his which I call the sleep monitor it is too keep track of his vitals as you know with Barry being a speedster we need to keep this up to part especially since we are about to enter uncharted territory. I mean Barry knows, Cisco and I don't even know if what we made will work for him and Nora because a lot of the process is contingent on Nora remaining calm remember Thawne negative speed force all it is hate and anger and I hate to say but Nora has more then enough of that there is also the risk of while we doing the procedure that Nora can fully merge with the negative speed force if Barry doesn't run fast enough to siphon the speed and to make it worst we have to make sure, he returns his positive speed force. what are you talking about that's all Barry have's. no, my friend, Cisco said placing his hand on Iris's shoulder that isn't true. once Barry showed Caitlin and I Caitlin's message from the future Caitlin needed to do a couple of tests on your hubby here. because if you recall the night we fought Thawne Barry entered the negative speed force with your and his daughter. yeah, I didn't tell, Nora this Barry said... she doesn't need anything else to worry about.

for this, we are basically for Barry's part using the same route that Zoom used to take Barry speed in terms of the vial and the treadmill Cisco was able to create a second vial as well because it will be needed both Nora and Barry will need to have one. Everything has to be on point when we start with no interruptions that is why whenever we start whoever is not in Star Labs will be locked out all the alarm systems will be turned off. Barry already admits that this will be hard. But we all agree it will be worth to get Nora well.

Well, what can I do to help… I may not understand everything but now I am clear on that is Barry's and my daughter she just isn't in control of her actions. Well, Cisco said. Well, what? Cisco, Iris asked... it's okay, Cisco I got this... Barry said.

I don't think you should be here in Star Labs for the procedure. what? Iris said she's my daughter I'm the one who made the promise to her. yeah, and who is the one fulfilling the promise? please tell Caitlin Cisco and me, how you could possibly help when you know deep down you will probably be the one to push her over the edge? well, it is time you start defending your wife? she does listen to you Barry. I'm sorry Iris I cannot do that if you want to make things with her work that is your job I am doing my part as her father. and if I have to I will fill in the whole team about this sooner rather then later to take a vote to have you out of Star Labs. what? but... but nothing Iris. the rest of the team will have to know once we are able to do it, because they are going to be wondering what is up with Star Labs. no no babe you are not listening to me right now. y-you were there you heard our daughter.

"that was not anger or hate when she spoke to you and I. that was pain and fear in her eyes a scared little girl." do you know how many times as a little girl all I wanted was my mother? Well, once she is stable and awake we will let you ask her to see if she wants you here or not. so, that way I'm no one's bad guy. Caitlin can't help Nora get stable she will have to get stable on her own all we can do is just watch her and wait.

... you don't get it, Iris, yeah to see what you did in the future yeah it did hurt. but I am not mad at you about the future I am mad at you about the things you are doing now and the things you did in the past that you kept secrets from me about. and the warning signs are already here about how you are going to turn out in the future, look at it already you say that you wouldn't help free Thawne from Iron Heights but now only did I hear your future self confirm it was done, you already took his advice what is to stop you from taking it a step further? because you know me, babe, you do. Iris said to him, as he took his hands into hers. I thought I did Iris Barry said before asking her do you want to know what else the speed force showed me? wait wait, is that how you found out about the plan Caitlin and Cisco had to free you the speed force the second time. you mean the plan you were so against? does that even matter Iris? Barry asked as he let go of her hand. you can't say that it didn't happen.

is that... no, it's not Nora Caitlin, said come on guys there's an attack or a robbery in progress somewhere. the alarms for Nora doesn't go off like that. you should know Iris you were the one who installed these panic buttons into the lab. Caitlin said. Okay, well tell me where at Barry told Caitlin. I'll get my suit and I'll call Ralph Cisco said. what's going on Jesse asked once Caitlin, Cisco, Barry and Iris were back in the opts room is it Zoom? you left my daughter alone! Iris snapped.