Caitlin's apartment
Morning
As Barry blinked open his eyes, his sleep riddled mind was not sure where he was at first. Then it all came back, The Tsunami, Dr. Wells, Cisco…
Barry was on his back on Caitlin's couch, the woman herself fast asleep in his arms. After Barry had arrived, the pair had cried themselves to sleep in each other's arms once they had reached the couch. Caitlin's eyes fluttered open and, once she realized the position they were in, she flushed. She quickly sat up and she and Barry both pulled themselves into a sitting position on the couch.
"Sorry." She said awkwardly, her cheeks burning red.
"It's fine. I think we both needed the company last night." Barry said and there was a silence as they both felt the absence of their friend. The void in their hearts where he had been.
"What do we do now?" Caitlin asked, at a complete loss.
"We head to Starling City," Barry said and Caitlin looked at him surprised, "we still have the recording. We can barely hear what Dr. Wells and Cisco were saying and I think whatever was said should give us some answers."
"So you want Felicity to see if she can unscramble the audio?" Caitlin asked, impressed by the plan.
"That's one reason, yes," Barry said and Caitlin raised an eyebrow, "I want to look into the accident Dr. Wells and his wife were in while they lived in Starling City."
"You really think he killed his wife?" Caitlin asked uncertainly and Barry sighed.
"Cait, he killed my mom and Cisco. We can't rule anything out." Barry said gently and Caitlin nodded slowly.
"I know. It's just…I worked with him for years; I stood by him when the city turned against him. To find out all this…" Caitlin trailed off.
"I get it. I'm having a hard time accepting it to, but he killed Cisco. He's the Reverse Flash, he killed my mom. And I'm not gonna let him kill anyone else." Barry said in a tone that left no room for argument.
"Neither will I." Caitlin said, thinking of Cisco.
"Take care of whatever you need to take care of, we leave in two hours." Barry said before he stood up and sped out of the room.
Central General Hospital
Later in the morning
"It's a good idea. Hopefully, what's on that security footage will shed some light on what's going on here." Joe said as he talked with Barry on the phone.
"That's the plan. And Oliver has a connection with the SCPD, so that should give me some access to the records of the accident Dr. Wells and Tess Morgan were in fifteen years ago." Barry noted.
"If it was an accident." Joe said pointedly and Barry sighs on the other end of the line.
"If it was an accident," Barry agreed, "I'll call you when Cait and I get back."
"Okay, I'll see you then son." Joe hung up just as Iris walked into the room.
"Was that Barry?" Iris asked hopefully.
"Yeah, he's heading out of town, might not be back for a few days." Joe explained.
"What, he just left town without even coming by to see you?" Iris asked stunned.
"He came by to see me last night, after you and Eddie left. And Barry's got a lot on his plate right now." Joe defended his son.
"Because he's The Flash?" Iris asked bluntly and Joe stared at her stunned. "Yeah, I was with Barry when the Tsunami came at the city, he had to tell me. But you clearly knew for a while."
"Don't be mad at Barry, he wanted to tell you. I convinced him not to. Besides, he's going through some things right now, don't be too hard on him." Joe pleaded with.
"What things?" Iris demanded and Joe sighed.
"If I tell you, you have to promise me something: You can't tell anyone this. Not Eddie, not anyone. Do you understand me?" Joe asked sternly and Iris felt a chill run down her spine, realize whatever it was, it was big.
"I promise dad." Iris said and Joe sighed.
"It's about Cisco…"
West House
Later in the morning
Barry, a bag thrown over his shoulder, walked down the stairs and was about to open the door when it opened before he could reach it.
"Going somewhere?" Iris asked her arms crossed and Barry sighed.
"Iris, I don't have time for this." Barry said annoyed.
"Because you're heading to Starling City? Dad told me." Iris said and Barry sighed.
"Iris-"
"I know about Cisco. Why didn't you tell me?" Iris asked hurt.
"Because it had nothing to do with you. None of this has anything to do with you Iris," Barry snapped, staring at her incredulously, "my friend is dead and you're here, asking me why I didn't come to you right away? Are you serious?"
"I'm sorry about Cisco but, damn it Barry, you should have told me you were The Flash." Iris said, hurt and anger on her face.
"And with how you're acting right now, I'm glad I didn't!" Barry snapped and Iris took a step back. "You know why I didn't tell you about Cisco? Because when he died, I was kissing you instead of saving the city. Every second I wasted kissing you could have ended up saving Cisco's life. And I can't think about you, let alone look at you, without thinking of that."
"Barry…" Iris trailed off, not sure what to say to that.
"Every time there's a choice between someone else and you, I choose you. And it is always the wrong choice Iris. Always. Live and learn, right?" Barry laughed humorlessly.
"So what are you saying?" Iris asked, her voice trembling.
"What I'm saying is I can't be around you right now. Maybe one day, that will change…but not right now." Barry said, some of the annoyance draining from his face as he looked at Iris sadly.
Without another word, Barry walked passed Iris and out the door. Once the door closed behind him, Iris put a hand to her mouth, tears beginning to run down her face.
Alright, before anyone says anything, I am not blaming Iris for Barry not being there to save Cisco, mostly because it's impossible, as Cisco was already dead by the time they kissed. But I think Barry would blame himself for not being there and that would cause him to push Iris away.
If Iris seems just over the top selfish here, it's because she's completely overwhelmed by the fact she's learned Barry is the Flash, on top of learning Cisco is dead and being forced to confront her feelings for Barry. Plus, in season one, Iris would just lose it if anyone kept a secret from her.