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*Barry's POV...2015*
This past day with Natalie and Caitlin has been perfect. I couldn't have asked for a more adorable and intelligent daughter or a more beautiful and amazing mother for said daughter. You know when things finally click and you suddenly know what's been missing from your life, that's what I've felt ever since I heard Natalie's voice. Hearing her laugh or seeing her smile makes me feel like I could run around the world fifty times. She is quite the distraction though. Everytime I would go to call Felicity, I would get distracted by Natalie interacting with Joe or Caitlin. It's only now that Caitlin took Natalie for a bath before bed that I'm now getting to calling her. I closed the door to my bedroom that's now Cait and I's room, Natalie is going to be staying in Iris' old bedroom that is apparently her bedroom in the future. We still need to go buy Natalie some clothes but for now she's going to be sleeping in my t-shirts. After deciding what I was going to say, I dialed Felicity's number and waited.
"Hey Barry, what's going on?" Felicity called happily through the phone, I smiled at the sound. I guess dating Oliver has made her a very happy woman.
"Hey, um, I was hoping you could come to Central City, like tomorrow. There is something I need your help with" I replied, trying to sound as casual as possible.
"Okay, what's going on? Do I need to bring the Green Arrow?"
"No it's not a need a superhero problem, it's more of a...person that needs your help blending in"
"Alrighty then, Barry. I'll be there by lunch tomorrow. I'll see if Oliver wants to come, it is okay if he comes right?" I thought about it so a second then nodded, it's probably best that he knows.
"Yeah, that's totally fine. Don't worry though, it's nothing bad" I reassured and I heard her pull the phone away form her ear and say something to someone, presumably Oliver.
"Yep, Oliver and I will be there tomorrow at 1, meet you at STAR Labs?"
"Great, see you both then"
"Bye Barry"
"Bye Felicity" I hung up with a smile. Everything is going to come together just fine. We are going to get Natalie back to her time and it's all going to be okay.
"Daddy?" I looked up to see Natalie with her head poking through the door. I smiled sweetly at her and walked towards the door.
"Yes, sweetie?" I asked gesturing her to come in. She smiled and I picked her up in my arms.
"Did you call Aunt Felicity?"
"Yep, she's gonna be here with Oliver Queen tomorrow", her face lit up.
"Uncle Ollie, is coming? Are they bringing Tom-" she smacked her hand over her mouth. I chuckled at her antics and inability to keep secrets from me. "I almost told you about their son", another smack sounded as her hand flew back to her tiny mouth.
"It's okay, baby girl, I assumed that they get married and have a kid together. Don't beat yourself up about it. It's probably okay as long as you don't say that to them" I soothed taking her hand away from her mouth then kissing her hand. She giggled in response and I felt my chest expand again.
"Anyway," She drew out after she finished giggling, "will you and Mommy tuck me in?". I looked up to notice Caitlin leaning on the doorway with a smile on her lips, how long has she been standing there? Probably the whole time.
"Of course" I answered then kissed her forehead then the three of us, my little family, began walking towards Natalie's temporary bedroom.
"So, do you usually get a story, a song or just tucked in?" Caitlin asked once we were all sat down on the bed. Natalie smiled shyly and tucked a piece of hair behind her ear.
"Well, Daddy always sings me Summer Lovin" Caitlin and I exchanged a smile. We sing our song to our daughter. My heart hurt at the idea of singing the song without Caitlin one day. I can't dwell on losing her yet, maybe I can stop it and keep them both.
"Okay, if that's what my scarlet angel demands" I teased, putting the future to the back of my mind. Natalie giggled as I tickled her gently.
"Daddy, stop! Just sing me the song so I can sleep" Natalie said hiding under the covers from my tickles. Caitlin and I laughed softly then I cleared my throat.
"Ready?" I asked taking Caitlin's hand in mine, she nodded and we began.
"Summer lovin', had me a blast
Summer lovin', happened so fast
Met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting away
To, uh oh, those summer nights"
(You know the rest;))
Once the song was over and Natalie was sleeping peacefully, Cait and I crept out of her bedroom where Joe was standing with a content smile on his face.
"You two are already great parents to that little girl. She really adores you both. I'm sorry about before caitlin, welcome to the family" Joe said warmly. Caitlin smiled.
"Thanks Joe and its okay by the way-"
"No, it wasn't. I should've seen it before but I guess the best things in life are unexpected" Joe interrupted.
"That they are" She agreed smiling at me, I intertwined our fingers and nodded.
"I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm really glad I was struck by lightning" I said smiling widely at two of the three most important people in my life.
"Well, I'll let you two get some sleep. I'm sure that girl will be up bright and early" Joe joked.
"Oh yeah, I have to be at the CCPD at 8" I grumbled, not that I didn't love work but I wanted to spend some time with Natalie.
"I have a meeting with Mercury Labs from 8-11am" Caitlin cursed.
"I'll watch Natalie in the morning, it is technically my day off and I'd really love to spend time with her for awhile" joe offered, Caitlin and I exchanged a nod of agreement and turned to Joe.
"Sure, just keep Iris from asking her questions if you can. Natalie is a really bad liar and apparently future Iris and I had a big falling out ending in Iris hating Cait and Natalie" Joe looked surprised but nodded.
"Did Natalie say why?" Joe asked, I shrugged.
"No but she did say that we told her it wasn't her fault, it was ours" Caitlin replied, Joe's eyebrows furrowed and I could see him storing the information for later, probably to ask Natalie about later.
"Well, I'll let you guys get some sleep" He said after a short pause.
"Night Joe" Caitlin said hugging him then giving me a look before walking towards our bedroom. I smiled as she walked away and turned back to Joe.
"Now I don't want to be hearing any noises or other riff raff" He joked, I chuckled and shook my head.
"I can guarantee that, for now" I added with a wink and pulled him in for a short hug, "Goodnight, Joe".
"Night Barry. Sleep well" I gave him another smile then began to walk towards my room where my future wife was waiting.
*3 hours later*
I shots up at the sound of crying and screaming, what the hell is going on? I turned to look at Caitlin who was awake with wide eyes as well.
"Natalie" we whispered at the same time and I flashed to her bedroom. She was tossing and turning screaming, "No, stop. Please stop hurting my Mommy. Daddy help".
"Shh, Natalie it's okay. I'm here" I soothed gently shaking her awake. Her green eyes opened and she cuddled into my arms quickly. I held her to my chest as she cried, rubbing circles on her back. I looked over her shoulder to see Caitlin and Joe in the doorway both looking concerned and a little panicked. "It's okay, sweetheart, I'm not going to let anything happen to you". Her cries started to calm after what seemed like an eternity, probably the longest five minutes of my life. When Natalie pulled away to look at my face, rubbing her eyes with the sleeves of my t-shirt, I brushed the hair out of her eyes and kissed her forehead.
"Sorry Daddy" Natalie sniffled and I shook my head quickly.
"Don't you ever apologize for this. This isn't your fault. I'm just happy that you're okay. Do you wanna talk about it?" I asked gently combing my hand over her head. She shook her head.
"No, I want Mommy to be alive" she confessed, starting to cry some more.
"I'm right here, Natalie, it's okay baby girl" Caitlin said sitting on the bed next to us, "no one is taking me away from you". Natalie lifted her face from my chest.
"2015, Mommy's still alive, I'm not born yet. That's right" Natalie mumbled putting her little hand on Caitlin's cheek, "not cold yet". Joe looked further confused at the door and I gestured that I would explain later.
"Please don't cry, baby girl" Caitlin pleaded, tears in her own eyes, "I'm right here. Now come on, why don't you sleep with Daddy and I tonight?". Natalie nodded then climbed into Caitlin's arms. I could see her little body shaking as she held on to Caitlin. Damn, these nightmares she has are intense. How the hell did Caitlin die? Who in the world would hurt a little girl so much?
"Daddy, aren't you coming?" Natalie asked apparently already at the doorway in Caitlin's arms. I gave her a reassuring smile an nodded.
"Yep" I replied getting up to kiss her forehead, the anger in my gut drifting away as I looked at Natalie's big green eyes staring at me.
*The next day...Joe's POV*
"Remember to feed her every 2 hours or she'll pass out" Caitlin reminded me as her and Barry were walking out the door. I looked over at my granddaughter who was happily munching away at the pancakes I made her, it was like last night never
happened.
"I know, Caitlin, you've told me three times" I laughed ushering them outside, "everyhting is going to be fine. I'll see you guys at the CCPD at 10"
"Bye Mommy! Bye Daddy" Natalie yelled flashing into Caitlin's arms then to Barrys to hug them then flashing back into the kitchen.
"Bye Natalie. Have fun and stay with Grandpa Joe" Barry called to the kitchen.
"Okay, bye" Caitlin said pulling Barry out the door. Once it closed I turned and walked back to the kitchen where Natalie was sipping on the hot chocolate Barty made earlier.
"So, Natalie, we need to talk" I said leaning on the counter. She giggled and set down her cup.
"I wondered when you'd get to the interrogation"
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