Part 35
Two months later
"Thanks for coming with me Kara."
"No problem Barry."
"I mean it. I have known Cait for years yet I have no clue what kind of ring I should get. Cisco told me that you and Cait have become close. That you adoptive mom has referred to her as her other daughter."
"My mom loves Caitlin. Yes we became close. We have fought side by side. She saved my life once. That kind of brings you close. So what kind of ring are we looking for again?"
Barry shot a look of surprise at Kara. Kara just started to laugh.
"Sorry. But that look on your face. It was priceless."
"Kara, that is the kind of thing I would expect from Cisco."
"Come on let's go."
Barry and Kara walked into a jewelry store. The woman working smiled as they approached the counter.
"What can I do for such a lovely couple today?"
"Oh no we aren't a couple. He is looking for an engagement ring for my sister." Said Kara
"Oh that is sweet. So you must approve of your sister's boyfriend?"
"Most definitely. Barry is one of the best men I know. He and my sister bring out the best in each other."
"So what does your lady like?"
Barry looked at a bunch of different rings. But none of them seemed right. Most of them seemed had diamonds that were too big.
"Caitlin, isn't the type to wear flashy jewelry. Nothing real fancy." Said Kara
"Then I think I have the perfect ring."
The clerk open a case behind her and pulled out a ring that had a cluster of three small stones. A diamond, a red ruby, and blue sapphire.
"Barry take a look at this one." Said Kara
Barry looked at the ring holding up noticing engraved on the band were snowflakes and lighting bolts. He broke into the biggest smile.
"This is perfect. How much is it?" asked Barry
"Well it was a custom that has been defaulted on. So all that is left is the balance of three hundred dollars."
"I'll take it."
Barry paid for the ring and headed out.
"I'll be right there Barry." Said Kara
"Ok. I still owe you that ice cream I promised you."
"Right be right there."
Once Barry was gone the clerk shifted her appearance to reveal that she was actually Charlie from the Legends.
"Thanks for the help Charlie." Said Kara
"No problem luv. Speedy and the Ice Queen deserve to be happy. Besides Sara was going to kick my ass if I didn't help." Said Charlie
"So you get to keep the money?"
"Of course luv. Sara had that ring made on the Waverider."
"Makes sure you tell Sara thanks."
"Got it. Better go or Speedy might think you and me are hooking up."
"No offense but aren't my type."
"None taken."
Kara left to go and meet Barry.
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Caitlin walked with Barry into the restaurant. She knew that they needed this break. Her more so. But she really hadn't wanted to leave the twins. But she knew that they would be safe with Kara and Alex babysitting.
"Have I told you how amazing you look tonight?" asked Barry
"Yes. But I really like hearing it."
"You do know no one will believe that you gave birth to twins two months ago."
"Yes well that is one perk of being a meta with regenerative abilities."
"Even though I did think you were beautiful pregnant."
"Don't even think of it. We are not having any more kids for at least two years."
"Cait, I just want to be a family with you and our beautiful twins."
"We are a family. We have been one ever since you became the Flash."
"Yes. But I want more. I don't want you to be just my girlfriend, just the mother of my children. Caitlin Snow, I guess what I am trying to ask is if you will grow old with me? If you will spend the rest of your life not just as my superhero partner. But my partner in life. So will you make me the happiest man alive and marry me?"
Barry knelt in front of her holding the ring. Caitlin felt tears fall down her cheeks. She never imagined that Barry would be asking her to marry him. She would have thought after Iris he would never want to marry again.
"Barry, yes I will marry you."
Barry got up and kissed her passionately as the people around them cheered. Barry then very carefully slid the ring on her finger. Caitlin looked closely at it. It was perfect. Not so fancy and big that it would be like she showing off. It would also she noticed that it fit easily under the open palm gloves of her suit. She loved the detail of the lighting bolts and snowflakes on the band.
"Barry this must have cost a fortune. This had to have been a special order."
"Cait when it comes to you money is no object. But seeing I know you so well it really wasn't that much. It was a custom that someone defaulted on. Well that is what the clerk claimed anyway."
"Well it really is beautiful."
"Nothing is as beautiful as you."
Caitlin blushed. She had never realized that Barry was such a sweet talker. A waiter came up to them with two champagne glasses as well as a bucket of ice with a bottle of what appeared to be champagne.
"Excuse me. But we didn't order this, and I am not drinking any alcohol right now." Said Caitlin
"This is our finest alcohol free sparkling grape juice. Complements of the gentleman and his lady friend over there." Said the waiter
Both Barry and Caitlin looked where he was pointing to see Bruce Wayne and Cat Grant raise their glasses to them. They picked up their own glasses and raised them in thanks to the two.