The day passed quicker than Garrett expected. Around four, Barbara and Dick stopped by and they talked for a while. Garrett and Barbara told Dick they were dating.
He's going to bitch and whine later. Garrett thought.
"So, How long you been dating?" Dick asked
"A month." Barbara responded
"Why not just tell me?" Dick asked
"Because we didn't tell her father." Garrett said
"Does he know now?" Dick asked
"Yep" Garrett and Barbara said at the same time.
"Ok. Garrett how are you still breathing?" Dick asked
"Same reason I'm here." Garrett said gesturing around the room. Dick nodded his head.
"Look y'all should get going. Y'all have stuff that needs to be done and I don't need Barbara's dad going after me." Garrett said
"Ok." Dick said moving toward the door.
"I love you." Barbara said kissing Garrett on the cheek
"Love you too." Garrett said watching Barbara go.
Garrett shifted in the hospital bed so he could lay down. As soon as he closed his eyes, he saw Gotham on fire. Superman was floating in the air above the carnage. He made no move to help the people suffering. This caused Garrett to suddenly shoot up. Garrett looked at the clock and wasn't happy to see it was only four in the morning.
Great, I just have to get through the next several hours. Garrett thought. Garrett did the only thing he knew how to do to pass the time. He sang.
I was walking down the street when out the corner of my eye
I saw a pretty little thing approaching me
She said I never seen a man, who looks so all alone
Could you use a little company?
If you pay the right price, your evening will be nice
Or you can go and send me on my way
I said your such a sweet young thing
Why'd you do this to yourself?
She looked at me and this is what she said
There ain't no rest for the wicked
Money don't grow on trees
I got bills to pay, I got mouths to feed
There ain't nothing in this world for free
I know I can't slow down
I can't hold back though you know I wish I could
No there ain't no rest for the wicked
Until we close our eyes for good
Not even fifteen minutes later, after walking down the street
When I saw the shadow of a man creep out of sight
And then he swept up behind, put a gun up to my head
He made it clear he wasn't looking for a fight
He said give me all you've got
I want your money not your life
If you try to make a move I wont think twice
I told him you can have my cash
But first you know I've got to ask
What made you want to live this kind of life?
He said there ain't no rest for the wicked, money don't grow on trees
I got bills to pay I got mouths to feed ain't nothing in this world for free
I know I can't slow down
I can't hold back though you know I wish I could oh no there ain't no rest for the wicked
Until we close our eyes for good
Now a couple hours past, and I was sitting in my house
The day was winding down and coming to an end
So I turned on the TV
And flipped it over to the news
And what I saw I almost couldn't comprehend
I saw a preacher man in cuffs taking money from the church
He stuffed his bank account with righteous dollar bills
But even still I can't say much cause I know were all the same
Oh yes we all seek out to satisfy those thrills
You know there ain't no rest for the wicked
Money don't grow on trees
We got bills to pay we got mouths to feed ain't nothing in this world for free
We can't slow down, we can't hold back though you know we wish we could
You know there ain't no rest for the wicked, until we close our eyes for good
Garrett sang this song over and over again. He was to busy singing to notice someone walk into his room.
"Until we close our eyes for good." Garrett sang finishing the song yet again.
"That was good man." Someone said
"Ryan, When did you get here?" Garrett asked
"About three minutes ago." Ryan replied
"Huh." Was Garrett's only response
"So what happened? Did Barbara's father finally find out?" Ryan asked jokingly
"Yes he found out, and No he didn't shoot me." Garrett said
"So what happened?" Ryan asked concerned
"Wannabe rapist muggers." Garrett said
"Is Barbara ok?" Ryan asked
"Yeah. The other guys not so much." Garrett said
"Well if you need anything Let me know. I got run now." Ryan said before leaving
Garrett waited for another couple of hours before he was finally discharged.
"I'm finally free." Garrett said as soon as he got out of the hospital.
"Yes but you're staying at the manor for a few days." Bruce said as Garrett got in the car
"Do I have to?" Garrett asked
"Yes. Oh you are now a student at Gotham Academy. Barbara is your student liaison." Bruce said
"Thank you." Garrett said
They arrived at the manor and Alfred showed Garrett to his room.
"Your new school uniforms are in the closet. Master Bruce has gotten some of your clothes from your home as well." Alfred said
"Thank you Alfred." Garrett said
"Now rest up sir you have a big day tomorrow." Alfred said. Garrett nodded and sat down on the bed.
Tomorrow new school. Should be fun. Garrett thought as he laid down on the bed. Garrett heard the sound of the door open and saw Dick standing in the door way.
"You're going to whine about me and Barbara dating now aren't you?" Garrett asked
"I do not whine." Dick said
"So the answer is yes." Garrett muttered as he sat up
"How could you?" Dick asked
"How could I date her or how could I not tell you?" Garrett asked
"Both." Dick replied
"Ok, first you're not the only one with feelings for her. I just made a move first. Second I knew this would happen." Garrett said
"So you really care about her?" Dick asked
"Yes." Garrett replied
"Ok then." Dick said before leaving. With the conversation done Garrett went to sleep.