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Chapter 6

Richard looked away from the computer as his cell phone vibrated. He looked at the number sighed not someone he wanted to talk to right now. He flipped opened the phone and pressed talk.

"Bruce," said Richard.

"Where are you now?" asked Bruce.

"I'm at home with my wife and kids spending Christmas with them. I thought I told you this," said Richard.

"I remember; how soon can you get back to Gotham?" asked Bruce.

"Day after tomorrow I've got the earlier flight out," said Richard.

"Good," said Bruce then hung up.

Richard flipped his phone shut and set back on his desk with his mind back on the case.

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Kori brought in three cups as Rachel was holding a squirming Conner. She sat on table next to them and took Conner from Rachel who seemed grateful. Rachel took one of cups and took a drink. Mari ran up and grabbed one of the cups.

"Be careful Mari it's hot and please do not spill it," said Kori.

"I won't," said Mari.

"How are you?" asked Rachel.

"I am fine," said Kori. "Everything is fine."

"You're lying and you still not a very good liar," said Rachel. "Is it divorce?"

"Yes," said Kori.

"And?" asked Rachel knowing there's more.

Kori looked at her best friend and she looked down for minute. She hugged Conner closer to her and was quiet thinking of what to say.

"The year after we were married there was incident while in Gotham. I have not told Richard because I was worried how he would react," whispered Kori to herself.

She stood by window watching the rainfall in the apartment and a television was on nearby. She could hear the laughter from the television show then lighting pierced the sky as she saw the outside light up. She hated nights like this. It seemed she couldn't sleep as she glanced nearby the clock. It was late. Her husband would be out all night and she didn't feel comfortable in their apartment even through she knew she could well defend herself in case of emergency. Thunder boomed loudly scaring her for minute and she moved away from the window back to couch. It was silent then a large crash as the window was broken and at the same time the electricity went out. A green light emitted from Kori's hands lighting the room.

"My my all alone princess," said a voice. "All alone especially on night like this."

"Who are you! What are doing here?" demanded Kori as the figure moved closer.

"You!"

"Kori!"

Kori suddenly snapped back to reality to see Rachel looking at her. Mari playing with her toys and Conner looking at her. She knew she was safe.

"What happened? You seemed to space out," said Rachel she hadn't heard what Kori had said earlier before she spaced out.

Rachel suddenly got the feeling that their divorce was bigger then Richard just not coming home and them just fighting. Kori was hiding something and Rachel wasn't going to ask not now. Only part of her plan was in action at this point.

"It is nothing Rachel. I am not lying this time," said Kori sternly.

Rachel took sip of her drink and looked at her friend. Kori started smiling as if everything was okay and nothing had happened earlier.

"I can't wait for tomorrow! Christmas has always been one of my favorite Earth holidays," said Kori.

"It will be fun as long Gar and Victor don't do anything stupid," said Rachel. "Which they are bound to do something stupid."

"I remember the year Gar nearly destroyed the Christmas tree," said Kori. "Then Victor put you and Gar under the mistletoe for part of his revenge year after that. I can't quite remember why he did through."

"Not one of my favorite memories," said Rachel. "Gar is not bad kisser but he did gloat about for a week afterward."

"Yes it was quite funny," said Kori giggling.

Conner started fussing and Kori stopped giggling.

"What's wrong my little one?" asked Kori as she looked down at her son. "Please excuse me Rachel."

"Sure Kori," said Rachel.

She watched the mother and child head down the hall and turn into one of the rooms. This was perfect time to at least get chance to talk to Richard. She had gotten something out of Kori but not much now it was time for Richard.

Rachel walked down and knocked on the study's door. The door was locked and Richard obviously didn't want anyone in here. Richard didn't hear anything and kept on working. He turned in his chair as fax came through and he looked same symbol nothing was found and he wasn't ready to ask Kori about yet.

"Richard," said Rachel getting his attention.

He jumped totally aware that Rachel had been in the room until she had said his name. Richard set the papers down and looked at Rachel who was looking at his mess on the desk.

"Rachel what do you want? I'm kind of busy," said Richard gathering another paper.

"Too busy for family reminds me of time when you were obsessed with Slade barely came out of your room," said Rachel. "Look Kori and you are my best friends I don't want to see this and all you doing locking yourself up to be alone."

"There is nothing we can do stop it," said Richard quickly not looking up.

"Then why did you marry Kori?" asked Rachel. "Just because you thought you might lose her."

"That's not true," said Richard finally looking up at Rachel.

"Are you sure? We were getting older and getting ready to go our separate ways. Were you afraid to see her leave and return home?"

"No that's not why! I love Kori!" yelled Richard.

"Then why can't you make this work," said Rachel then she picked up framed picture in her hands.

"There are too many complications that you wouldn't understand," replied Richard.

"Try me," said Rachel a hard cold stare at him. "I don't know if I can knock sense into you or not."

"It was Kori's idea to get divorced," said Richard. "I agree that would be better for both of us. I can be Gotham most of the time and still come visit."

"So your kids are going see what once or twice a year? You are throwing away something away that you'll regret later on," said Rachel.

"Is that it?" asked Richard.

"I've said all that I should say and you don't want to listen it seems to busy with your work," said Rachel setting down picture frame.

She turned to leave and Richard thought for moment at Rachel's words and this little visit.

"Do you think that you and Gar would have made it?" asked Richard and she turned to look at him.

"Maybe but I don't know anymore," said Rachel. "At least show that you love her instead locking yourself in here. This last time she'll be your wife."

"Thanks Rachel," said Richard or what could manage to say.

She returned to the living room and Kori was back sitting on the couch. Mari was showing her something and the masked teddy bear lay knocked over lying on the floor.

"Rachel I thought you left!" said Kori surprised.

"No, I was visiting your husband," said Rachel.

A weak smile spread on her lips she was trying to hide the sadness. Rachel noticed but didn't say anything.

"I'll be leaving there some things I need to attend to. I'll see you tomorrow," said Rachel.

"Thank you for visiting," said Kori pulling her friend to a hug.

It wasn't bone crushing hugs from when they were younger. Rachel didn't seem to mind as much as she did when she was younger. Her dark energy wrapped around her and produced raven as she left. Kori watched as her best friend disappeared and let out sigh.

"Mommy where did Aunt Rachel go?" asked Mari who didn't see where her aunt had gone.

"She had to leave Mari but she said she see you tomorrow," said Kori.

"Please can we go and play in the snow now? I can't wait anymore!" said Mari excitedly.

"Okay but how about we make some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches first and then after we eat we can go play in the snow. Does that sound good?"

"Yes! Can I make them?" asked Mari.

Kori nodded and picked Conner up while Mari skipped into the kitchen excited that soon she would be going to play in the snow also she was making lunch. She placed Conner into the high chair and Mari was trying to get spoons and forks out.

"Here Mari I'll get that why don't you get daddy and wash your hands," said Kori she knew that Richard should at least take a break from whatever he was doing.

Mari skipped out of the room again washed her hands and ran down the hall to the study. Kori got out everything for the sandwiches and then leaned against the counter waiting for Mari to return.

A knock came to the door as Richard concentration was broken the picture that Rachel had in her hands was now in his. He hadn't been able to get back to work he had been staring at the picture. Richard placed the picture back down it was one of his favorite pictures. He got up and unlocked the door to see his daughter standing there.

"Come on daddy we are making peanut butter and jelly then we are going to play in the snow," said Mari as she grabbed her daddy's hand.

"Slow down Mari," said Richard as he let his daughter drag him to kitchen.

"I'm going to make them!" said Mari cheerfully.

"So chef Mari is going to her famous PB&J sandwiches," said Richard.

"Yep!" said Mari.

As the two arrive in the kitchen Kori smiled as Mari started working hard on her creations. Richard was smiling as he watched his daughter start and Kori giving careful instructions on how to get right. Richard then looked over at his wife and Kori could feel his eyes looking at her. She looked away and then rushed to help Mari who was having a little trouble with peanut butter was destroying the bread which went on. When Mari finished her parents applauded her and ate their messy looking sandwiches.

"Conner we get to play in the snow now," said Mari as she told her little brother. "You'll like the snow it's fun just don't eat the yellow snow. It's bad for you."

She was waiting for her parents to finish up eating and Conner squealed with delight wanting to play in the snow also at his sister jumping up and down.

"Mari why don't you get your jacket while mommy and I clean up the mess," said Richard.

Mari squealed as she ran from the room to her room. Richard smile grew wider and he looked Kori again.

"What?" asked Kori.

"I can remember a time you were like that," said Richard.

Kori didn't respond she cleaned the dish off and didn't look at Richard again. He came closer to her and she turned towards him.

"What?" asked Kori again.

"Kori I just wanted to say-," started Richard.

"I'm ready! Hurry up you guys are slow!" yelled excited Mari.

"Alright calm down we are old and slow," said Richard jokingly.

Twenty minutes they trudged out towards the door. Kori was holding Conner in arms and Richard was behind her. Mari opened the door and her eyes grew wide as she walked out.

"Look!" yelled Mari as the snow came up to her knees.

"I see," said Kori as she giggled.

She placed Conner on the sled and was pulling him around the yard. Richard suggested that Mari get on and he began pulling them sled.

"I bet if you mommy gets on I can pull you all around," said Richard.

"Mommy get on," said Mari.

"I will just watch," said Kori.

"Come on Kor. It will be fun," said Richard.

"I said no," said Kori.

Then Richard went over to her and picked her up. She didn't even have time react before she was upside down.

"Richard let me down!" screamed Kori but she couldn't help laughing.

"Should I let her down?" asked Richard.

"No!" yelled Mari giggling and Conner was watching with amusement.

"Please Richard I would like to be put down," said Kori between her laughs.

"Okay," said Richard letting her come back down.

An hour later they returned back into the house a little complaining about Conner being out to long. Kori promised Mari that she could play a lot tomorrow since her uncles would probably want to play with her in snow. They went watched a movie except for Conner who fell asleep. After dinner Conner was tired and was put to bed. Mari followed quickly and she was put to bed.

"You know she will be up really early tomorrow," said Richard. "She'll probably be trying to get us up at three in morning. Reminds me of the time that Gar pulled the alarm just because he couldn't wait anymore. He didn't get his moped that day."

Kori smiled from the couch and flipped on television. It had quickly getting dark and Christmas tree lights were turned on. He flopped down on the couch next to Kori and next thing he did surprised Kori since it was something she wasn't excepting. He kissed her and she found herself kissing him back. It took awhile before she pulled away and looked at him.

"No," said Kori.

"No Kori. I don't want this divorce and I've had time to think. I want to stay with Conner, Mari and you. I know all of our problems but we can do it. We've gotten this far Kori and I want to have second chance."

Now he waited for her answer as she began registering everything he had just told her and he took a breath. He hoped she would give them second chance he didn't want to lose her. Everything waited on her answer and Kori looked at him. She opened her mouth but words weren't coming out and she took deep breath.

"I-," started Kori.