Chloe picked up some groceries to make dinner before heading to her apartment. She opened the door and found Bruce in the kitchen munching on an apple reading a book. He looked up and helped her with the groceries. "Hey" she planted a kiss on his lips. She picked up the book he was reading, and raised an eyebrow. "Your wife's changing body?" He plucked it from her hand, "Yes. I'm clueless about this whole thing, so don't mind me if I do some reading on it." She smiled.

"How was it with Perry?" he asked putting the groceries away. She sat down on the stool and sighed. "It was …interesting"

He glanced at her and waited for her to continue. "I talked to Perry and he wants me to take maternity leave. But I want to work I love being a journalist Bruce. And he also suggested I move back to Gotham with you."

"What?"

"Have you thought about the fame your child's going to bring into my life? It's BRUCE WAYNE'S kid. They'll be photographers and people taking our picture if we stay here. I can't handle that what if I get another panic attack?" she said worried.

Bruce stopped what he was doing and sat next to her, "Chloe is this what you want? You hardly know anybody in Gotham and you know if I go won't always be in bed with you if you wake up in the middle of the night. You know Batman has a job to maintain."

She thought about it. She remembered the Manor and Alfred. Chloe was a bright woman, she had a good personality and made friends easily. Then thoughts of Clark, Lois and Jimmy entered her mind. Clark and Lois they had their own lives. She'd miss their company and knew that she wouldn't be working until the baby was born. Jimmy, he had had a crush on her since they met. At one point, after the Bruce, she had considered him as more than a friend. But it since no one had made a move the window of opportunity had closed.

"Yes, Bruce this is what I want. To live in Gotham and live with you, to have a family with you." She said staring at his blue eyes.

Bruce knew in that moment he would never be able to live without her. His heart swelled with love and he kissed her softly. She closed her eyes and kissed back. The tangy scent of his cologne entered her nose and made her brain turn to jelly. She briefly wondered if this was how it felt to use drugs. He picked her up in his arms, and walked into the bedroom, gently placing her on the bed. She was fragile and he didn't want to hurt her anymore. He laid on the bed with her and kissed her, taking his time to get re-acquainted with her body. Slowly he opened her blouse button by button, she closed her eyes as his fingers traced the top of her breasts. They traveled down to her belly and he paused there looking at the small bump. Placing a kiss on her belly button, he slid her skirt off her and admired the long smooth legs she had. The lacy panties she wore and matching bra were simple and sweet. She pulled him down for a kiss and began some exploring of her own.

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Lois and Clark knocked on Chloe's door. She opened the door and let them in. "Hey" Lois said hugging her cousin. Clark gave her a squeeze. She had invited them to dinner at her place, and to deliver the news that she had decided to move to Gotham. Bruce had cooked dinner and she gladly let him. The kitchen wasn't really her thing. Her morning sickness that day was almost non-existent except when the smell of vanilla swept into the apartment through the open door. She was pulled out of her thoughts as Lois said hello to Bruce and Clark actually shook his hand.

Bruce glanced at Chloe and gave her a what's-with-him look. She shrugged. The dinner table was set and they sat down to eat. Passing plates of pasta, steamed veggies, and fresh salad. "This is great Bruce" Lois said gobbling down her pasta. Clark laughed and received a swat to his arm from Lois. "How's the Daily Planet without me?" she asked them grinning. "Jimmy is bored out of his mind and we all miss your charming personality" Clark said sarcastically his eyes twinkling. She shook her head at him.

"So what's with the thing you had to tell us?" Clark asked, his eyes briefly glancing at Bruce.

Beneath the table, Bruce placed a reassuring hand on her knee. She took a deep breath and gathered her strength. "I'm moving to Gotham with Bruce…. to live there and raise the baby" she said. Lois looked puzzled and Clark opened his eyes wide.

"What?" Lois pinned Chloe down with her eyes and her mouth hung open.

"Well it's going to be easier for her to live in Gotham because the Manor is big enough for her and our child. I have my job there and Chloe was the one who suggested she move in with me. Besides photographers won't leave her alone once word gets out that she's pregnant. In Gotham I can protect her from all that stress." Bruce explained looking at Clark.

"But Chloe you can't move to Gotham!" Lois objected.

"I'll be fine. And besides you two have settled down, now it's my turn." She replied. Bruce smiled at her.

"You could visit anytime. Your welcome any day." He said to Lois and Clark.

"When are you leaving?" Clark asked.

"Next Friday. I have to make some calls to the landlord and Perry." Chloe answered. The dinner continued calmly after delivering the news, Lois and Clark left.

Chloe started washing the dishes and Bruce cleaned up the table. "Clark took the news well" he said surprised. Chloe shook her head, "No he hated it. Didn't you see his shoulders tense?" "At least there was no arguing" he murmured into her neck and rubbed her back. She sighed and leaned back, "I have to finish the dishes" He groaned into the base of her neck and she laughed placing the last plate to dry on the rack. Before he could react she turned around and glued her mouth to his. Bruce opened his eyes in surprise but didn't complain. Instead he picked her up placing his hands on her bottom and carried her to the bedroom.

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Bruce opened his eyes and look down at Chloe still sleeping, her morning sickness was getting better and she didn't throw up as much. The sheets were wrapped around her naked body and he smiled at last night. He smoothed down her blonde hair and got out of bed carefully so not to disturb her. He briefly wondered if the baby would be a girl or a boy. Just then the phone rang, a very naked Bruce Wayne dashed into the kitchen and grabbed it before it woke Chloe up.

"Hello" he said peeking into the bedroom, Chloe slept on.

"Hello Bruce?" Clark's voice answered on the other line.

"Yes Clark it's me. Chloe's sleeping do you want me to let her know you called?" he said somewhat annoyed.

"No it's not Chloe I want to talk to it's you. Meet me at the park 6 blocks away from the apartment." Clark instructed before clicking on Bruce. Bruce glared at the phone and put it down. He tiptoed into the room and got dressed. He scribbled a quick note to Chloe and slipped out of the apartment. Bruce walked quickly it was early in the morning and not many people were out but he didn't want to risk being seen.

Clark walked up to Bruce and led the way around the park, the path was full of joggers and dog walkers all to entranced with the music blaring in their ears to take notice of them. "What's going to happen with Batman once Chloe moves in with you?" Clark asked getting straight to the point. Bruce glanced at the man next to him, "Nothing will happen Batman will keep working."

"You can't take her away from all this, from me and Lois and Jimmy." He said, it was a command not an observation.

"She doesn't want to stay here. You think you know her but you don't." the words were like a slap to Clark's face.

"Who the hell are you to tell me that I don't know her?" he said angrily.

"You don't see Chloe it's only when someone takes her away from you that you acknowledge her. I've told you once and I'll say it again Clark. You've had your chance. Don't pretend that you understand her, because you don't." Bruce said.

Clark clenched his fists, "Bruce you take care of her and the baby. If you hurt you again I swear-"

"You'll what? Crush me with your super-human strength? You don't work that way remember. But don't worry my home is always open to Superman." With that he walked away from Clark. "I just want you to know I love her" he called over his shoulder, leaving Clark standing alone.

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