"Wait, you're what?" Jacob asked.

"You heard me sir. I quit. I joined the Crows because I wanted to help protect the people of this city, but honestly, I think I was just deluding myself into thinking that's what we did." Sophie said.

"What do you mean?" Jacob asked angrily.

"The Crows don't protect Gotham. We're nothing more than a status symbol, since the crows only protect people who can afford it instead of the people who actually need our help. There's a reason the people in this city prefer to use the bat signal instead of calling us and it's because that symbol responds no matter who the person using is. It doesn't matter if they're black or white, rich or poor, gay or straight, the people who answer that light protect all the people of gotham, not just those who can afford a certain price. And let's face it sir, both Batwoman and the Huntress could take down all of our agents on their own. We shouldn't be fighting them, we should be working with them." Sophie said.

"They are vigilantes. Criminals who inspire anarchy, fear and chaos." Jacob said.

"Does that same logic apply to Superman and Supergirl? They are technically vigilantes and yet the public loves them. But does that mean that you want to take them down too?" Sophie asked and when Jacob didn't respond, she was shocked.

"Wait, I was joking, but you actually want to take down the two most powerful heroes this planet has?" Sophie asked.

"They are threats to this planet who continuously go outside the laws of every nation on it to inflict their will." Jacob said arrogantly.

"They save people's lives and you're unbelievable. Not only do you want to put down Batwoman, but you also want to take out America's golden boy and girl." Sophie said.

"What has gotten into you?" Jacob asked.

"You mean common sense? You're willing to endanger countless lives for your own petty obsession. Hell, you've even put killing Batwoman above finding your own wife and daughter. And I want nothing to do with any of this. So let me know how it goes, because I can already tell that going down this path, it won't end well for you. If you insist on letting yourself be dragged down this path, that's fine, just don't try and take me down with you. So once again, I quit." Sophie said as she walked away from Jacob, fully intending on paying a visit to what was now Kane Tower.


"So, what do you think?" Kate asked Luke as he looked over the data Sophie had provided them with.

"I think that while this data is exactly what I need, it will take some time for me to find a weakness we can exploit." Luke said.

"What about an EMP generator?" Helena asked.

"Not a bad idea except those things take time to charge and our suits aren't exactly designed to carry a power source necessary for that. Not to mention while it would stop the guns, it could also end up causing more problems for any other electric systems in its blast radius." Kate said.

"She's right, it's too impractical. But I'm sure I can find something." Luke said, right as Kate got a text from Sophie.

"Who's that?" Helena asked.

"Sophie, she's on her way here to talk to me, which means I'd better get upstairs." Kate said.

"Go, I'll let you know if I find anything." Luke said as Kate nodded and headed for the elevator.


Kate barely managed to get into her office before Sophie did.

"Huh, I thought that the CEO of a major company would dress a bit more seriously." Sophie said.

"And if this were a business meeting, I definitely would, but my philosophy is, if you have to work, might as well feel comfortable doing it. The employees don't seem to mind the fact that they can dress casually as long as they don't have to present anything." Kate said and Sophie chuckled.

"Fair enough." Sophie said.

"Speaking of work attire, why are you not wearing yours?" Kate asked, since before she'd arrived, Sophie had stopped at her apartment to change out of her Crow's uniform and into jeans and a sweater.

"Because I no longer work for your dad." Sophie said, wondering if Kate was going to play this game with her and sure enough, she did.

"Wow, what happened?" Kate asked.

"You showed me the truth about him." Sophie said.

"I'm sorry what?" Kate asked.

"When you revealed to me that he was working with Catherine to develop a line of bat killing ordinance? Any of this ringing a bell?" Sophie asked, honestly enjoying how squirmy Kate was getting about it.

"I don't know what you're talking about." Kate said.

"Kate, I know you're Batwoman." Sophie said.

"I admit I'm a fan of hers, but I'm not Batwoman." Kate said.

"Kate, I've known you're Batwoman for about a month. I started putting the pieces together after you saved me from Alice. You've never had a problem being honest with me before, so please, just be honest with me now. I won't tell anyone, I promise." Sophie said and Kate sighed.

"I'm not Batwoman Sophie. Why would you think I am?" Kate asked.

"Because I'd recognize your eyes anywhere and I looked right into them when Batwoman saved me from Alice. And the way she held me, the only other person who's ever held me that way is you. Kate, even after the last five years, I still know you better than anyone. I know that you're Batwoman, because honestly, you're the only person I know of in this city that's crazy enough to do something your dad hates that much. Not to mention Batwoman shows up around the same time you come back to Gotham, the first thing she does is save me." Sophie said and Kate knew that she wouldn't be able to convince Sophie otherwise this time.

"So, are you going to tell anyone about your suspicion?" Kate asked, wondering if she'd need Helena to put on the bat suit to cover for her again.

"The whole reason I quit the Crows was because your dad was becoming obsessed with killing you. I'm not telling anyone." Sophie said.

"That's not the Sophie I remember." Kate said.

"And the Kate I remember would never approve of a new Bat, let alone become her. We've both changed. And hopefully for the better." Sophie said and Kate could tell that Sophie was being honest.

"Okay, I am Batwoman." Kate said and it honestly felt so good to get that off her chest.

"I know. So, do I get to see the Bat Lair?" Sophie asked and Kate chuckled.

"Not yet. Once my teammates and I have confirmed that you're being serious and not just trying to expose our operation, then we'll talk." Kate said and while normally Sophie would be offended by that, she could understand the hesitation, since Batman and now Batwoman's lair's location was one of the biggest mysteries in Gotham and she could understand the hesitation to expose its location to a former crow.

"I'm also not telling you who Batman or the Huntress is." Kate said.

"I understand that. But there is something I am hoping you can tell me." Sophie asked.

"What?" Kate asked.

"Do you know why Batman left?" Sophie asked and Kate nodded.

"He left because the last time he and the Joker fought, only one of them walked away." Kate said.

"Wait, Batman killed the Joker?" Sophie asked and Kate nodded.

"That's why he left. Batman was so ashamed of what he'd done, he left." Kate said.

"Wow." Sophie said trying to wrap her head around that.

"Anyways, it sounds like you need a new job." Kate said.

"Yeah I do." Sophie said.

"Well, I could use someone around here to help whip Kane Security into shape." Kate said and Sophie smiled.

"I'm not sure if that's something I want to do long term." Sophie said.

"It can be temporary, since I do have some connections that might be able to help you find more permanent work." Kate said.

"That would be great." Sophie said with a smile.

"I'll set it up and in the meantime, you start tomorrow, I'll have your contract ready for you then." Kate said and Sophie smiled before she nodded and walked out of the office and Kate took a deep breath, hoping she hadn't made a big mistake.