It's been about two years since she told Wally she was pregnant with twins, and she can still remember the day. She smiles thinking about it as she leans over and watches her two sons Walter and Wallace. There's no doubt about it that they have inherited their father's powers, for she has never seen babies crawl at the speed of light. She kisses their foreheads and walk into the living room to see Wally walk in late. Again.
"Ahem! She says, alerting his attention showing him she's still awake.
"Artemis," he says surprised. "What are you still doing up."
"Putting our children to bed, but what about you? Hanging out with the boys again? You know you were supposed to go to Angie's softball match but because you weren't I had to go and miss another mission."
"I know and I'm sorry, it's just that I'm so busy with the lab and then being flash junior I barely have time to relax."
"I understand that but you have a family now, and if you don't spend time with them you will barely know your children." She said putting her hands on her hips.
"That's purpostrous. I know a lot about my kids."
"Really? What's Angela's favorite color?
"Pink."
"It's turquoise. Who eats more, Walter or Wallace."
"Wallace."
"Wrong again. They eat the same amount. You see what I mean?"
"Yeah, I do." Wally sighed in defeat
"Good, so tomorrow you will be spending the whole day with them."
"What, tomorrow is my only off day."
"Giving you the whole day to spend with your kids, and don't forget, we're going by your uncle Barry for dinner."
"Okay." He sighed again in defeat.
"Who knows, if you take good care of them, I'll give you something special." She wraps her arms around his neck.
"Well, that does sound good." He wraps his arm around her waist. She kisses him on the lip and their tongues swirl for a couple minutes.
"I'll give you a schedule for tomorrow; you'll need it!"
"And where will you be?" He asked cocking an eyebrow.
"Shopping, groceries, going by Zatanna and Megan to get my hair and nails done, fighting crime if I want. It's basically a girls day out. Then I'll meet you by your Aunt's house for dinner." She kisses him again, much shorter though. "You think you can handle it?"
"Are you challenging me?"
"I believe I am, or has the great Wally West turn soft over the years?"
"No way, the great Wally West is as hard as a rock."
"And so is his dick." She says.
"What!"Wally looks down worriedly while Artemis laughs.
"I'm kidding, either way you still can't handle your three kids."
"You're on, and when I win, you have to do whatever I say that night. Deal?"
"Deal." She smiles, and then he smiles lifting her up bridal style carrying her to their room. The couple then lies on their bed, entwined in each other's arms."
RIIIIINNNNNNGGGGG! The alarm clock goes off the next day. Wally wakes up to see Artemis dressed and ready to go.
"What time is it?" He yawns rubbing his eyes.
"Well it's 7:30 and Angela's gymnastics starts at nine, so better wake her up. If the twins aren't up by 8 wake them up and feed them the baby food on the counter. I left the schedule on the counter in the kitchen but in case you lose it there's one by the printer. If you use it, you'll be fine. I told Dick to stop by at 3 to make sure my home isn't a wreck, if you need me call my cell. Bye." And like that she was gone. Wally was speechless but got out of bed to wake Angela.
"Morning gumdrop."
"Dad?"
"Yup, your mother is running some errands so I'll be taking care of you and your brothers." Angela laughed.
"Good luck." And she walked into the bathroom to bathe. He strolled into the living room and checked the schedule.
7:30 - wake up Angela. (Breakfast in on table)
8:00 – wake up twins and feed
8:15 – Bathe twins
8:30 – Drop Angela gymnastics.
9:15 – Change twins
9:30 – Exercise with twins
10:00 – Feed twins
10:15 – Pick up Angela
11:00 – Angela should be by softball
11:30 – Carry twins to the park. (talk to them)
12:00 – Twins have appointment for hair cut. So do you! (Wally rolled his eyes.)
1:00 – Pick up Angela. Have Lunch
1:30 – Pick up dry clean
2:15 – Go home, change twins, help Angela with homework. Feed twins.
2:45 – Clean house, wash dishes, Vacuum carpet.
3:00 – Dick comes. (Break)
3:15 – Dick leaves. -.- I MEAN IT (Break Ends) Twins nap.
3:15 – Finish cleaning.
3:30 – Spend time with Angie
4:00 – Angie naps.
Free for you.
6:30 – Wake everyone up and meet me at Uncle Barry's
"Sounds easy."
Wally went into the other bathroom and took a bath himself. He had a long day ahead; luckily for him, everything was all ready planned. He turned on the warm water and just soaked in it until he heard some cries from the nursery.
"Really , now." Wally washed off his skin and rushed into the bedroom. He hurriedly put on some clothes. Afterwards he rushed into the room and picked up the crying baby.
"Shhh Walter, you don't want to wake up - " Immediately Junior(Wallace) started to cry as well .Just then Angela came in and scooped up Junior.
"Relax dad, as soon as you feed them they stop crying." Wally was amazed. Even his daughter knew what to do. He followed her into the kitchen and watched as she prepared all the food for the babies.
"Well, are you going to help or not?" She asked. Wally put Walter down and began to help. He took a few seconds to look at his daughter. She behaved just like Artemis; and she looked like her too. Angela was now 10 years old and she looked every bit like her mother. She had long blond hair that reached her lower back, and steely grey eyes that said don't mess with me, I'm dangerous. One thing about Angie that was different though, was that she was a little more girly than Artemis. She wore skirts and head bands, and was much more carefree. Maybe it was because she didn't have the life Artemis had. He frowned. He vowed to make their kids lives fill with love and joy and he hasn't failed yet.
"Dad?" She said, waking him from his thoughts. "You feed Walter and I'll feed Junior. We need to leave in 20 minutes or I'll be late."
"Ok." After a minute the twins were done with their food. Wally was surprised at how much they inherited from him. He thought they only had his speed, but his eating habits as well. They also had his spunky red hair with their shining green eyes. Later, Angie sat down and ate while Wally burped them.
"Well I'm gonna bathe the twins; finish eat and pack your things."
"Ok Dad." Wally looked at Angie. She looked Sad. He rushed off and bathed the twins anyway. The drive to her gymnastic school was awkward. She kept making small talk. When he reached back home he called Artemis.
"Hello?"
"Artemis it's me."
"Oh hey babes. What's wrong"
"I don't know. Is Angie always this sad."
"No. We have a lot of fun in the mornings. Did she say anything?
"No. She didn't say much at all."
"Well I don't know. Try talking to her."
"I did." He said a bit agitated.
"Don't get snippy with me Wally. If you really care you won't stop until you figure out what's bothering her. Maybe it's the fact that your hardly ever around is what has her sad. Maybe she's insecure about her not having any powers. Maybe, it's because she's trying so hard to impress you, but you can't make the time to come out to see her perform. Maybe she wants to show you that even without super speed, she's still special. Or maybe she thinks that you don't care about her; that to you she'll always place second in your heart compared to your sons." Wally felt horrible. He really wish he could be there for her. But even the fastest man in the world can't be in more than one place at once.
"Did she say all of that?"
"No Wally, but it's your choice to figure out if that's how she really feels are not."
"Artemis you know if I could I would."
"I understand Wally, but sometimes you have to make sacrifices and I mean for your kids."
" I will Artemis, I promise."
"Well goodbye now, have to finish some errands."
"Bye." He said although he was still sad. He looked back at Walter and Junior. They were sitting on the floor and farting non -stop. Wally cracked a smile.
"Come on you too. Artemis will kill me if she knew I just left you like this. The twins giggled and laugh.