Hi friends! As promised quick update! Thank you so much for reading! Hope you like this chapter too! Sorry for any mistakes!

Enjoy :-)))

They all stood in shock after Barry left them in his emotional state. Oliver so badly wanted to run after him but he had no idea where the boy would have gone. It was like by the time he stepped his foot out of the house Barry most probably would have reached outside Central City "We need to find him! He can't be left alone"

Cisco nodded "But where should we look for him? He could be anywhere"

"I still can't believe he had gone through so much...he was only fifteen years old. A child!" Caitlin was still crying

"No wonder he was able to block that memory all these years. This is something you don't want to remember ever in your life" Cisco pointed out clearly feeling bad for his friend

Oliver started pacing "But he remembers everything! And he needs someone...he cannot be left alone"

Suddenly they all faced Joe who was quiet for long time. He didn't seem to be with them...like he was lost in his own memory

THE DAY WHEN BARRY WAS FOUND

Joe was busy in his file work when a commotion caught his attention. He looked up from his desk and saw many kids were brought in to the station. After seeing all the kids condition, his experience told him it was the case of child trafficking. The kids were all boys and most of them were crying. He felt sad for them and as well as glad that they would soon be returned to their parents

He was going to continue with his work when his eyes caught a boy's face. No...it coudn't be! Was that...Barry? He literally jumped from his chair and ran towards the boy to confirm his doubt.

"Barry?" Joe held the boy by his arm "Oh my God...it's you!" the overjoyed father took the boy in his arms and hugged him tightly "I am so happy son! You are back"

Joe noticed something was wrong. Barry didn't hug him back neither said a word. He just stood like a statue. His eyes were motionless. He was awfully quiet.

"Barr? It's me Joe...your father. What is the matter?" Joe cupped Barry's face with both hands but the latter remained silent

The officer who brought the kids went to Joe "Sir...he was most injured kid among all. And...and we found three kids who were...sexually assaulted"

Joe's eyes widened "No...was he...?"

"I am not sure because we found an unconscious man in his room" officer explained

"Jesus!" Joe now understood Barry's behaviour. The kid was in shock. He needed to be checked "Take all the kids to hospital and call their parents"

PRESENT

Joe came back from his thoughts when he heard Oliver calling him many times. How could he forget such an important point when he found Barry. He clearly remembered how scared and shocked his son was on the first day

"What are you thinking?" asked Oliver

"I am sorry...but Barry is right...the day we found him...three boys were..raped. How could I forget that!"

Joe cursed himself

Oliver sighed "Stephen saved Barry but I guess the cops were too late to save the other three kids"

Cisco raised his hand "I know it's selfish but I am glad Barry was not among them" All stared at Cisco but internally coudn't help but agree with the engineer

"But you said there was no dead body...so where did Stephen's body disappear?" Oliver asked the detective

Joe shook his head "I don't know. That is what I am wondering" .Suddenly Cisco's phone vibrated "Guys! Barry is in labs!"

Joe and Oliver were on their feet "How do you know Cisco?"

"I have connected Barry's suit to my phone. It tells me where he is when he is wearing the suit and right now Barry is running in the tread mill" Cisco explained. The group immediately ran out of the house to get to labs.

Barry was still running in the tread mill when his family reached labs. Joe tried to twist the knob of the door but it was locked "Barr! Open the door!" he banged couple of times.

Barry kept running

Cisco held the mike in his hand and tried to talk to his friend "Barry man..we know you are in pain...let us help you...open the door"

Barry kept running

Caitlin tried "Barry you are still weak...you will hurt yourself...please come out and talk with us"

Barry kept running

Joe banged again "Son! I am sorry...so sorry that I coudn't find you earlier...please forgive me...open the door"

Barry kept running

They looked at Oliver who took a deep breath "Barry...stop running please...I know you are hurting but this isn't the way...please kiddo!"

Barry stopped

They all sighed in relief "Let me talk to him. I think I know a way to calm him down" Oliver asked the worried group. Joe nodded "Tell him we all are here for him"

Oliver walked towards the door which was now open. He saw Barry was slumped down in a corner of the room breathing heavy. The vigilante went to the boy and sat beside him. He nudged the kid and signed "I know how you feel"

Barry narrowed his eyes "What are you doing?" his voice was sore due to heavy crying. Oliver continued to talk in sign language "I lost someone when I was trapped in those mountains"

Barry listened carefully how Oliver told about his experience. The boy didn't know when he too started talking with Oliver in sign language. They talked for one hour in which Barry shared some more moments with Stephen

"I miss him. I wish he was alive" Barry signed. Oliver had tears in his eyes. He pulled the kid in his arms "I know Barry. We all know...but you can't blame yourself. What happened was not your fault. Do you think he will be happy to see from above that you are still upset with his death. Your guilt will only make his dead worthless. Let go Barry...let him rest in peace"

Barry was crying again. It hurt so much in his heart. Why was it so difficult to let go. Oliver nodded at Joe and others to come in and Barry was again surrounded by his family. The vigilante gently passed the boy to his father who hugged him tightly "It's okay son...its all over...you are safe...we are here for you"

"But..."

Joe tightened his hold "No son! You are not to blame here. We are very sorry for your loss but I am glad you are safe"

Barry buried himself in his father's broad chest. They were right. Maybe it was time to let go. It was time for finally Stephen to rest in peace "Thank you Dad!" his voice was muffled but the detective heard it. Joe was shocked for a moment. Barry had never called him Dad before. He was always Joe for him but today after hearing the word "Dad" he was the happiest person on the earth "I love you too son"

Barry pulled himself from Joe and looked at his friends "Thank you"

Cisco and Caitlin individually gave hugs to Barry. They were happy he was back with them again "Barry when did you hide Stephen's photo in the backyard?" asked Cisco

Barry looked as if he was trying to remember but he shook his head "I don't remember Cisco. I think I had it with me when I was with Stephen"

"It's okay Barry. It happens.. your memory is still blocked in some places. It will come back to you eventually" Caitlin assured her friend. Barry had an another question in mind "What happened after Kurtis entered the room...it's kinda fuzzy to me...still don't remember"

Joe was the one who filled the details "You were bought to the precinct with many other boys. You were beaten badly and in shock. Our guess is Kurtis hit you. The officer who rescued you told that there was no dead body of a young boy...it means Kurtis must have taken Stephen away...he too escaped..I am sorry"

Barry nodded taking in the information. He looked at Oliver and then at Joe "Can I ask for something?"

"What is it Barr?"

Barry looked straight into his father's eyes "I want to... I want to meet Kurtis"

How many of you think Barry decision to meet Kurtis was right? I felt he deserved one last face to face confrontation with the man! Last chapter will be up in two days! Please do tell me your views on this one too :-)))