Chapter 03 – Choosing the babysitter

In the Justice League conference room, the original seven members of the League were in an important meeting regarding National Security. As Batman began to explain something in detail, they suddenly hear a baby crying.

Batman, Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl and John'n all turn to look to Superman, who was holding Lara in his arms.

"Superman…" Batman looked at him moodily, as always.

"Sorry, Batman. Lois had to get out for a while and we still haven't found a babysitter to stay with Lara. "

"I can see that," Batman sighed in frustration. "Well, we can't continue this meeting with her around, it's too distracting."

He looked around the room and his eyes landed on Flash. "Flash, you know what to do…"

"Me? Why me?" Flash asked as Superman put Lara in his arms.

"You are her godfather," Batman reminded Flash, who look shocked and uneasy at the news.

"So are you," Flash snapped at him.

"You're a father, Wally," Shayera tells him.

"You are used to taking care of kids. Besides can you imagine the bat here taking care of kids? Just the thought is scary," Shayera teases Batman who looks at her with an angry look.

"Besides, she likes you," Superman pointed out, making Flash smiles.

"She does? Okay, fine, I'll be in Question's office since he is out with Huntress," Flash said as he strides out of the conference room with Lara giggling in his arms.

Later, in Question's office, Flash was playing with Lara when suddenly, Green Lantern's arrival in the room surprised the speedster.

"So, how is going on with the little munchkin?" Green Lantern asked curiously, sitting next to Flash who still was holding Lara in his arms.

"It's going great but I'm out of ideas of how to distract her. You have to help me G.L.!"

"Okay, that could be fun."

Green Lantern, using his ring, makes a big green butterfly appear in front of Lara's eyes causing her to giggle.

"She likes! Keep doing that, G.L!"

Green Lantern produced a big green bear this time, making Lara giggle even more. He kept doing more animals in front of her until he and Flash finally fell sleep, Lara quickly following suit.

Superman arrived in the office later, alongside Question and Huntress who have come back from their date. They exchanged amused looks, watching the scene as Superman put the still sleeping Lara in his arms. Flash and Green Lantern opened their eyes, a little confused when they noticed Superman, Question and Huntress staring at them.

"Wally, John, you two can go now," Superman said, whispering to not wake Lara. "I'll head back home now. Thanks for the help."

Later in Lois & Clark's apartment, Lois comes back from the mall with new clothes for her and the baby just as Clark arrived with Lara.

"Lara! Clark!" Lois smiled at them before she plucked Lara from Clark's arms. "How was your day?"

"Great! Lara had fun with Uncle Wally and Uncle John!"

"You have to stop to take vantage of Wally like that!" Lois chucked as she put Lara in her chair to give dinner to the baby. "Or at least pay him as a babysitter."

"You're funny, Lois," Clark commented sarcastically.

"I'm serious, Clark. We have to find a babysitter and fast. I'll come back to work with you at the Planet in two weeks. We have to find someone soon," Lois reminds him with an worried look.

"Are you hungry, Lara?" Lois asked as the baby giggled at her. "Good, because look what mom bought for you." Lois showed a bottle with baby food. "Apple, your favorite."

Lois give Lara a spoon filled with the baby food but Lara threw the food back in Lois's face, causing her mother to sigh, frustrated.

"I'm a terrible mother!"

"No, you aren't. You'll get better with practice, Lois. You'll see," Clark said with a sympathetic smile. "Let me try."

Clark picked up the spoon and gave Lara the food. She ate everything without a fuss, making Lois more frustrated. "See? She hates me already!"

"She doesn't hate you, Lois. You're her mother. How she can hate you?"

"Easy for you to say. You're a natural father, but I'm not good with kids."

"Lois, this is silly. Try again!" Lois tried again, giving Lara more baby food, this time without a mess. "See? She was just playing with you. Did you not notice she was giggling when she threw the food on you the first time?"

"She was?" Lois put Lara in her arms, the baby burping in satisfaction. "You little minx."

Lara yawns as Lois walked with her to the baby's room. She placed her in the crib then Clark and Lois closed the lights and left the room.

"Sweet dreams, my angel," Clark whispered as he and Lois walked back to their room holding hands.

TBC