Bruce sat at the desk in his hotel room. Going through files on Nicolas this criminal went on a crime spree in Gotham. He robbed Wayne industries. He blacked out his whole building and electrocuted his guards and stole some very high tech and secret weapons his scientists were working on. It took him a while but he finally located at this secret lab finacially supported under the books by Lex Luthor.

After going through some of the files he kept personally on this criminal and some files connecting the lab to Lex he got his cell phone out.

"Alfred."

"Yes, Master Bruce. I'm at the shop looking for a dress for your date this evening."

"Change of plans."

"Oh no you're canceling sir?"

"I'm afraid so Alfred."

"May I ask why?"

"You always do?"

"So?"

"I don't she will be intersted for long."

"Forever the sceptic, sir."

"One of us has to be. Alfred I got another call hold on."

"Of course."

"Hello." Bruce answered.

"Hi, Bruce it's Chloe." She said, Bruce was surprised to hear from her. After what happened he doubt he would ever hear from her again. Then he realized he never gave her his number.

"Hi, Chloe, how did you get my number?"

"Oh, you know investigative reportor. I have my ways."

"Oh, of course. So..."

"Yeah, I heard you met my friend Clark."

"I did. He seems..."

"Overprotective." Chloe interjected.

"Yeah, but I don't blame him."

"That's good to know. So he told me what happened and..."

"You're canceling." Bruce said.

"No, don't worry about it. He told me that you were leaving me a note. That's sweet. Funny I couldn't find it here though."

This took him by surprise he didn't take her for someone who was gaulable.

"Oh, I was about to but then he came.."

"It's ok Bruce. So you said you were going to be late." Chloe said.

"Oh no. I did but it looks like everything should go to plan." Bruce said.

"Good. I like plans. Plans are good."

"I'll see you then. Looking forward to it Bruce."

"So am I, see you then.Chloe"

Bruce hung up confused and slightly concerned.

Alfred always warned him to play with womens hearts. That's why most of the woman he dated were the fast kind that just wanted a good time. He was regretting this all ready. He was hoping that he hadn't just ruined things between her and this Clark character. Although he seemed a little over protective he was glad that Chloe had someone like that to protect her from guys like...him. He did not like this.

"Sir."

He had forgotten Alfred was still on the phone.

"Oh, Alfred, the plans are back on."

"Good to hear sir. And master Bruce?"

"Yes, Alfred?"

"Why don't you change things up this time and actually give this girl a chance."

"Will do Alfred." Bruce said knowing Alfred didn't beleive him. And he was hoping he could find a way to protect this girl, bring this criminal to justice, and not hurt her all at the same time. He just wasn't sure. And that didn't happen very often to him.