Part 40

It actually didn't take very long for Cisco, Tim and Barbara to install the new security measures as well as new computers. In order now to access STAR labs everyone not only had to have their palm scanned but was also issued their own personal pin code. No one that was not authorized was going to be in STAR labs was getting in now. They even were able to secure the breach room. They would just have to add in there friends from other Earths into the system when they came over. Before heading to the West house for dinner Caitlin took Barbara to her apartment so it could be scanned for bugs.

"Nice place you have here Caitlin." Said Barbara

"Thanks. But I will be giving it up soon. There is no way that I can live here with three babies, especially seeing as Barry is going to insist on living with me to help with them. In fact he is going to want to stay with me as this pregnancy goes on."

"Is that a bad thing? Unless I am wrong you are in love with him."

"Can we not talk about my love life?"

"Caitlin, I never stopped caring about you. I know that you came to Gotham to see me after I was shot. But didn't stay long. I was asleep after my surgery when you came."

"It's true I came to see you. So you find anything?"

Barbara looked at the scanner and had Caitlin follow her around the apartment where they found four bugs including one in Caitlin's bedroom.

"Well at least Devoe didn't put one in my bathroom." Mummbled Caitlin

"Tomorrow we will follow the trace to his hideout. I will tell Tim to suit up and go with your boys."

"What is his call sign anyway?"

"Currently Red Robin. Not to be confused with the current Robin or Red Hood."

"Has anyone taken up your mantel of Batgirl?"

"Not as of right now. But I think Batman is considering the possibility of finding someone to take over. I am ok with it. I mean some day one of those kids you are carrying will probably take over for Barry and even you."

"I don't know about me. But Barry sure. We already know at least one of these babies is going to have speed force in them. Long story that I really don't feel like talking about."

"No problem. I disabled all these bugs I am also leaving a device that will prevent any new bugs from being able to send any sound or video from your apartment. When you and Barry get your new place just make sure you put it back up."

"Don't worry I plan to. Now let's go over to Joe's. I hope he cooked rather than just planned to order pizza or something. He is an amazing cook."

"Well my dad is an ok cook. Not great but not horrible either."

"Well that is good. Barb, you never talk about your mom."

"She took off when I was really young. I don't even remember her."

"Hey, it's ok. Let's get going."

"Sure."

The two women headed out to go meet the others at Joe's.


"Well Clifford it seems that Ms. Gordon has become a bit of a problem. She has disabled all your bugs you had watching the Flash and his team. Dr. Snow also seems to be way ahead of you. You can't use Amunet Black to help you get the metas you created." Said Marlize

"Marlize, while these are set backs it is not a major issue. But as I told you before Ms. West was not an issue. She will be sent off to be treated for her psychological issues. Though it has happened faster than I thought it would."

"What about young Mr. Drake did you predict that he would become involved?"

"The boy will not be a factor. What you need to do now is pick up Dominic Lanse. His mental abilities are what I need to truly begin setting everything into motion. Then you will contact Mr. Wolfe at Iron Heights and set things into motion to get the metas I created that Team Flash has already locked up."

"So how are we going to get the metas from Wolfe?"

"By threatening to expose his dealings with Amunet Black."

"Very well. I will hunt down Mr. Lanse for you."


Caitlin knocked on Joe's door. Barry opened it and pulled her into a hug. He then smiled at Barbara and he stepped out of the house followed by Wally, Cisco and Tim.

"Mind if I carry you up the porch while the rest of the guys get your chair?" asked Barry

"No running with me Flash." Said Barbara

"Don't worry I would never do that. Beside neighbors might be watching." Said Barry

Barry lifted Barbara gently out of her wheelchair and the other three guys carried the chair up the porch and into the house. Barry followed and placed Barbara back in the chair while Caitlin closed the door. Joe came out of the kitchen. He just looked at Caitlin and opened his arms. Caitlin walked over to him and hugged him.

"I am so sorry about Iris." Said Caitlin

"I am just glad that she was stopped before you and those babies of yours were hurt. Caitlin, I should have realized how sick Iris is."

"None of us did. I just hope that she gets the help she needs. I don't hate her. I may not like her. But I don't want any harm to come to her."

"I know you don't."

Joe released Caitlin and turned to look at Barbara.

"Detective West it has been a long time." Said Barbara extending her hand.

"Yes it has been. Last time I saw you at the police conference you had braces and pigtails." Said Joe

"Let's not forget the big dorky glasses. I got contacts when I was fourteen. I think I was eleven when you last saw me." Said Barbara

"Yeah. Uh don't worry I am not going to call your dad and tell him that you are a hacker."

"That would be great."

"Hope you like lasagna."

"Love it Detective."

"Good. By the way your friend found like half a dozen bugs in this house."

"That is about what I found in Caitlin's apartment. I suspect that we will find about that meny in Cisco's apartment." Said Barbara

"Yeah could we do something about that as soon as we are done eating? I don't know about any of you but I find it really creepy that some old history professor is spying on us." Said Cisco

"Cisco there were bugs in my bedroom." Said Caitlin

"What? He was watching you change?" asked Barry

"Relax Bare, I was never fully naked in my room. All my goods were covered." Said Caitlin

"I still don't like the idea of him spying on you." Said Barry

"Bare, I am far from defenseless. I think I can take a man in a wheelchair."

"Uh as much fun as this is. Watching you two argue like an old married couple can we eat so we can get crazy wheelchair guy's spy bees out of my home?" asked Cisco

"Come on lets eat." Said Joe

Everyone gathered around the table for dinner.