Part 27

Carla Tannhouser looked up when she saw the notice of a breach opening on her computer screen. Her hand went to the cold gun that was strapped under the desk. Ready to grab it if it was not one of the heroes. She relaxed when she saw her daughter and Barry Allen step out.

"Caitlin, Mr. Allen." Said Carla

"Hi mom." Said Caitlin

Carla wrapped her daughter in a hug. Then stepped back to look at her.

"Honey are you ok?" asked Carla

"As well as I can be. Physically I am fine. Emotionally not so great. It is not easy to learn that someone you trusted not only betrayed you but wanted to hurt you and wouldn't of cared if what they did to you killed you." Said Caitlin

Barry wrapped a protective arm around Caitlin and kissed the top of her head. Carla watched the speedster with her daughter.

"Dr. Tannhouser, you should be proud of Cait. No matter what was done to her or how bad she was treated when MARA had her she refused to become what they wanted." Said Barry

"And what was that?" asked Carla

"The one thing you did right raising me. Iris tried to turn me into a killer. The one thing you once told me you did right. I am not a killer. Not to say that I haven't killed in self-defense or defense of others. But it was a kill or be killed situation."

"Caitlin, that is not the same as murder. Do you remember when you came to me for help? Back when you couldn't control your powers?" asked Carla

"Yes. I was close to killing your assistant that wanted to use me to better his career. You were able to talk me down."

"Yes Nigel, I told you that I would take care of him and I did. I didn't kill him. I paid him off the I had him blacklisted. Unfortunately Lex Luthor made sure he was hired in at MARA."

"Doesn't surprise me. Mom, MARA has been taken down. But they did something while they had both me and Barry. It's complicated but I am just about a month pregnant, with Barry's baby. The baby was created in a lab and then implanted in me. But someone we trust found the paperwork and explained how this is possible." Said Caitlin

Barry held Caitlin knowing that this isn't easy on her.

"I know I wasn't a very good mother to you honey. You deserved better. If you will let me I will try and be a better grandmother to your child." Said Carla

"I would like that mom."

"Now Mr. Allen, based on the way you are acting around my daughter you have come to your senses about your feelings for her?" asked Carla looking at Barry.

Barry felt uncomfortable with the look from Caitlin's mother.

"Dr. Tannhouser, yes I am finally able to admit that I love Cait and have for years. I once told her that great possibility are right in front of us, but we don't see them because we choose not to." Said Barry

"Well, I know Caitlin cares about you. She doesn't let just anyone call her a nickname."

"Mom, the truth is Barry worked his way into my heart in a Flash." Said Caitlin

"Cait, Flash jokes are my thing. Cold jokes are your thing." Said Barry

Caitlin rolled her eyes and touched the back of Barry's neck with an icy hand causing him to jump. Carla smiled when she saw the reaction. It was nice to see her daughter able to be so relaxed with someone.

"Cait, we need to tell her about the other thing." Said Barry

"I know. Mom, one of my dopplegangers from another that no longer exists is here." Said Caitlin

"Ok. How is that being handled? I mean how are you explaining there being two of you?" asked Carla

"The simplest way is twins separated at birth. We haven't gone into all the details but that is the way we are going." Said Caitlin

"Is she using Caitlin too?"

"No uh Danielle. She is a reformed killer. She is a meta with the same powers as me."

"If you had, had a sister your father and I were going to name her Danielle. I would like to meet her. But that can wait until I come home."

"Yeah it can."

"Caitlin, you are aware that your child will more then likely be a meta."

"Well seeing as both Barry and I are metas that is something I am very aware of. The chance increases seeing the baby was created in a lab."

"Cait, if any of our kids have your powers you are responsible for training them."

"Kids? Are you expecting more then one Mr. Allen? If you are you get to train any speedsters we end up with." Said Caitlin

"Well, I bet Jesse and Wally will be willing to help. Jay too." Said Barry

"Maybe my first lesson will be how to knock annoying speedsters on their asses."

"Yeah well just make sure they know how to kiss someone without turning them into a popsicle Elsa."

"I seem to recall you telling me that was one of the best kisses you ever got."

Barry smiled and kissed Caitlin softly.

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Wally sighed as he read the latest update from Oracle. Caitlin was safe and Iris was in the custody of ARGUS. If they wanted it was safe to return to Central City. He set a message that he would let them know when they were coming home. He then went to tell his makeshift family the latest news. He walked into the living to find Cecile, Dig and the kids.

"It's over. Cat Grant's report and a little talk from Batman to the President has shut down MARA pending a full investigation. Iris and Lex Luthor have been arrested. The heroes that had been captured have been set free. That includes Caitlin, Laurel, Dinah, Lyla, Cisco and Barry. Along with a few others. William, Felicity was among them." Said Wally

"So we can go home?" asked little Sara

"Yeah baby girl. We can go home and see mommy." Said Dig

Wally walked out of the lodge that had been his home for nearly two years. Cecile followed after asking Diggle to watch Jenna.

"Wally, are you ok?" asked Cecile

"How could Iris betray everyone? I mean from what was in the message she was actually trying to kill Caitlin." Said Wally

"I don't know. Wally, when Caitlin returned after months away after the defeat of Savitar, especially the first time Frost took over. I admit I was scared of her. She had kidnapped me. Threatened to kill me. I understand that she was not herself when she did those things. But I was able to forgive her. For some reason your sister hasn't been able to forgive Caitlin. I am sure that arrangements can be made for you to talk to her."

"Thanks Cecile. You know after we get back if you need any help with Jenna all you got to due is ask."

"Joe would be proud of the man you have become."

Wally hugged Cecile before they headed back inside.