A/N: Hello, everyone. Here we are again!

This story is also set pre-"Count On Me" and I am planning on doing two more after this that are also set in the same time. These are dealing with Mary and Matty leaving Gotham while Terry stays behind.

Enjoy!


Opportunity

"Yes," Mary said as she was on the phone. "Yes, I understand." She exhaled. "Thank you so much. That means a lot to me." She listened closely. "Yes. I will call you back when I make my decision." She hung the phone up and sighed.

That evening, Mary fixed dinner for her sons and watched them as they ate. It was starting to creep close to ten o'clock and Mary knew that Terry would probably be heading out soon and Matty needed to go to bed. The boys were messing with each other, as they usually did, and she figured now was the best time to talk to them.

Mary set her fork down and exhaled. "Boys."

Terry and Matty looked up at her.

"I wanted to speak with you both. It's very important."

The McGinnis boys looked at each other, concerned, then back at her.

"What's going on, Mom?" Matty asked.

Mary sighed. "I spoke with Mr. Garrick today and he gave me a job offer. It's a real estate job, as a full-fledged agent. There's a chance I can own my own office. It's gonna be way more money and so many more benefits but…" She exhaled. "It's in Central City."

Terry was surprised. "You mean… out of Gotham? Like… you have to leave?"

Mary nodded.

"We'd… have to move?" Matty asked.

Mary started to fidget with her fingers. "That's… that's just it." She exhaled and looked at her oldest. "I know you need to be here, Terry. College, Mr. Wayne." She smiled. "And Max is still here and separating you two is like ruining a piece of art."

Terry smiled a bit.

"But…" she looked at her youngest son, "I know living here has been hard for you, Matty."

Matty gave a small shrug.

Mary looked at both of her boys, "I know how you both feel about Gotham, that it's affected you both in different ways. But this is a family decision. And I don't want to make any decision that you're not okay with." She took another deep breath. "So… what do you think?"

Terry sat back, "I think… that you should take it."

Mary looked at him, surprised. "Really?"

"Yeah. Central City is schway. Remember when Mr. Wayne had me there for a week? It's a great place! Way more friendly than Gotham."

"So… you think I should take the job?"

"Yeah."

Mary looked at her youngest son, "Matty?"

Matty looked at Mary then at Terry. "I don't hate Gotham, Mom. I mean, yeah, it can get kinda dull here and… yeah, I get bummed thinking about Dad sometimes, but I do like it."

"I know, baby."

"But… you've always done things for both of us. To make us happy. What about you, Mom? Are you happy?"

Terry was impressed. Matty was really growing up.

Mary didn't know how to respond at first. "I've… I only wanted to take care of you boys."

"He asked are you happy, Mom," Terry said. "Do you want this job?"

Mary sat back. "I…" She closed her mouth then sighed. "I really do. I mean… it could do so much for us. More money, a new city, a chance to… do new things. Even start over in some ways. And set us up for something bigger. Not just hope and pray Mr. Wayne will always be there."

Terry scoffed. "Even though he probably will be."

Mary smiled. "My point is… I just want to do better. For my sons." She stopped and exhaled. "For myself."

Matty smiled. "Then let's go."

Terry smiled.

Mary giggled. She sobered then looked at Terry, "But… that would mean…"

"I'm pretty dug in here, anyway, Mom," Terry said. "Starting college, working for Mr. Wayne…"

"Plus, Max is still here," Mary smiled, slyly.

"She always is."

"Yes, she is." Mary took a deep breath. "Well. I'll call Mr. Garrick back and let him know that I accept."

"Good!" Terry smiled. "This is good for you."

"I think it'll be good for all of us."

"I think it will."