The last installment to the story! Guys, this is so bittersweet! Thank you all for reading this and being so interested in what I write. You mean so much to me! I especially want to thank everyone who reviewed and corresponded with me. You guys are really stand-up people. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Without further ado, here is the final chapter. Enjoy.

A week past….

Dear Mom,

I heard you were getting better, so I decided to write. It is a strange time for me and I might not get another chance to say it right so here it is. I'm so sorry for what I did to you. Truly, I am so sorry. I wish I never did it. I feel so much guilt for all the pain I caused you. I never once thought about how all of this would affect you, but I was glad I spared you in the end when Dad was forced to take matters into his hands. I don't blame you for hating me if you do. I only want to say that I'm leaving Gotham. I don't know for how long or where to exactly, but I'm not alone. Professor Crane is with me. I know you liked him. He will be with me always, and protect me. I love him, Mom. I love him more than ever. He is good to me and I wish that you will see that soon. It's not only him I love, it's you. I love you and wish that I could have been a better success as a daughter. I tried, but I couldn't be something I wouldn't be happy with for the rest of my life. I need some space. Please, give my regards to Dad, even if he doesn't want word from me. I am not a traitor. Take care of Chap for me. I'm sure he'll want plenty of attention. I want to be home with you soon. Maybe one day we can meet again.

Your loving daughter,

Josie

Josephine and Jonathan stood on the deck of their ocean liner for the better part of an hour. Jonathan's arms were around her –soothing her stress away. He bent his head forward and kissed her neck tenderly. Josephine was glad of the pressure against her. Since the event, Jonathan had miraculously made it through to a somewhat recovered state, provided he remain bandaged for some weeks. She did not care for the wrappings, so long as he was safe.

"You sent the letter?"

"Yes," she cuddled closer to him when a breeze blew over her. She closed her eyes.

The past few days had been blurry and crazy. Jonathan had sold the majority of his toxin at the black market for a hefty price. It was larger than either of the two could have imagined –enough to live for years to come. IF they needed more, they could make it. With the secret guarded, it was all they needed to insure than all their wants be met.

"I hope that she's okay."

"I do as well. I always liked your mother." He pressed his cheek to hers. She could hear the thumping of his heartbeat in his temples. It soothed her.

"What's next? South America is a large place. Colombia is only the start."

"Yes, it is. There's no telling where we could end up."

"Ivy wrote to me. Apparently she might be happy for some human companionship and help with her campaign in the Amazon."

"Is that so?" Jonathan brushed a kiss to her cheek. "Ivy might have to wait."

"Why is that?"

"We have relaxing to do. A lifetime of work has left me aching for some free time. No other way to spend it than in a nice hotel next to you."

"Sun bathing?"

"That might be all I can manage." He winced at the sudden pangs.

"Are you alright?"

"I'm fine. You're here, aren't you?" He sat on a spare chair nursing his back. Josephine turned and stood next to him, massaging his hand.

"Yes. The past is behind us. I've eaten my last supper. Who knows about the future?"

Josephine was suddenly pulled onto Jonathan's lap. He placed his hands on her shoulders. Her green eyes met his blues. "There is only one thing I'm sure of: I love you, Josephine. Always be mine."

Josephine smiled a softer, loving smile. "You never have to ask that." She kissed him softly. "You never have to ask it."

The two remained embraced until the sun faded into the horizon. For now, Gotham was a dream far away and the two awoke into another life and another day.

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