"Seven new friends within a day, when we go on like this we'll need a bigger house," Kate said when she looked at the men on the ground. They all were blindfolded, gagged, tied and couldn't move.

"They'll be missing their friends soon, I wonder who steps up for Gonzales," Sophie finished her tea. It was three in the morning and she was tired.

"Everybody is replaceable, they'll come up with a new leader and we'll get this one as well. One by one we'll snatch them until we've reached the root of this weed."

"You two get some rest, I'll take care of the men," Julia said, "I've got plans for them."

"With this British accent you sound posh and not dangerous," Sophie grinned.

"Let them believe this true and they'll be surprised how painful the truth is."

"Go and get them, Jane." Kate smirked at Julia.

These two had chemistry and Sophie hated the fact that she had to admit she was jealous. She shouldn't be, there was no reason, she had left Kate and there was Batwoman, yet...she was jealous. And they shared the room tonight.

Her phone beeped. Who had her number? It was a burner phone, she hadn't used it to call anybody, her second phone in two days.

Sorry I left earlier, but I had the feeling you were handling things well and had company. Have you taken care of the men and found what you were looking for?

Batwoman. How did she know this was her phone number? Had she a device to read phone numbers when they were close to her?

I was fine, thanks for the assist. We didn't find anything yet, however we're still working on the electronics we've found. I do miss talking to you.

A lot. She missed kissing her. And fighting side by side with her. They had been a great team when she fought Duela and Batwoman saved the victim.

Maybe next time.

Whenever next time was. As Sophie couldn't plan any actions at the moment, it could be tomorrow or next month, who knew.

That would be nice. I've got something to tell you. About masks.

How she had taken off her mask. It didn't mean everything would be easy now. No, there were so many steps to take, like holding hands with a woman in public, going on an official date. Things, Sophie had never done before. Could she stand the looks of other people? Could she stand her ground when her mother learned she had a girlfriend? How would she react when Batwoman took off her mask? How did she look like? Would Batwoman let her unmask her? What would happen afterwards?

The door was opened and Kate came back from the bathroom, dressed in sweatpants and a shirt.

"I'm so ready for a few hours of sleep."

"Me too." Sophie looked at her phone. No answer.

"By the time we have to get up Julia might have some answers. She is good in getting them."

"She seems to be good at many things." Wrong comment.

"She is." Kate switched off the lights. "She can kick asses and has a fine timing."

"Yeah, I've realized that when she pushed me out of the line of fire." Julia's timing couldn't have been better. Except maybe a second sooner so she didn't get hurt by the bullet that was meant for Sophie. Why hadn't she reacted when she saw the red light on her chest?

Make sure you stay alive and we talk about masks and how it feels to unmask the next time.

The next time. Sophie grinned at the message. There would be a next time, Batwoman did not plan to stay away from her forever. They'd talk when they had the chance.

"Have you given your number to a hot date?" Kate asked from her bed on the other side of the room.

"Would you believe me if I told you Batwoman found out my number and sent me a message?"

"Sure, why wouldn't I believe you? The two of you seemed to be friendly."

Friendly, yes.

"Unlike my father I don't see a problem in you and her being an item."

"We are not an item." Perhaps they would be one day, right now they weren't.

I'm looking forward talking to you again.

"But you want to."

Talking with the woman whose heart she broke, the woman she had left years ago, about her new love interest felt wrong. She couldn't imagine Kate wanted to hear about her and Batwoman. Or her fantasy about her and Batwoman.

"We don't always get what we want."

"I've figured that out."

"Sorry, you don't want to hear about this."

"It's okay, I'm happy when you're happy."

"Although somebody wants me dead, my family hates me and I'm in a safe house, I feel happier and more free than I have ever before. As crazy as it sounds." She should be devastated and scared to death, yet the fact alone Batwoman sent her a message made her smile and happy.

"It doesn't sound crazy, it sounds like you have left a dark closet and start to live."

Was she? It feel like it. A dangerous but finally it was her life. And a collection of lies.