WestAllen: SecondGeneration (Book 3)

Chapter 11: Coming Together

"Just make sure you stay out of trouble this time and be careful.." Barry said glaring at his son as Henry had come down the stairs dressed up for his and Laurel's date. Henry rolled his eyes. "Dad. We have all agreed that we aren't going to go into the superhero business. Now that we know what it is.. I prefer my laid back life back in New York... Besides, I'm thirty-two.. You don't need to keep an eye on me anymore." "Of course we do. We always will worry about you.." Iris said as she came downstairs from the bedroom after having taken a small nap. Henry glances up at his mother and sighs. "Then I am just going to go before you decide to keep me here.." He smirked. Barry gave a slight shake of his head. "Oh fine. Knock yourself out.."

Once Henry made his way back to Star City, he turned towards Laurel's house and sighed a little, feeling slightly nervous. They had dated before but of course, this was different. And this time he wasn't going to mess things up again. Once he got out of the car, he walks up to the porch steps and knocks at the door, hoping it was Laurel who would answer. He glances up as he hears the door opening a couple seconds later and sighs. At least it was Felicity and not Oliver. He thought. She gives him a little smile. "Henry come on in. Laurel is almost ready." She said stepping aside to allow him to enter. "Thanks.." He muttered. Thankfully not long after he had come, Laurel made her way descending down the stairs. He glances up as Felicity was about to say something, hearing Laurel coming down the steps. He smiled as she appeared around the corner. "You're looking beautiful.." Laurel smiled back. "Thank you.." He extended his hand for her to take. "Ready?" Laurel nodded placing her hand in his.. "I think so.." She said feeling slightly nervous.

Once they got to the restaurant, the waitress seated them right away and got their drinks ordered. "So. Have you made a decision yet of what you wanted to do?" Henry asked looking at Laurel once the waitress left. Laurel sighed a little. "My boss did say that the position was still open for me and that he understood the family matters. But I'm not sure that I want to go back. I've enjoyed California. But being back here in Star City the last week.. I've actually kind of missed it." Henry smiles a little hearing her speaking. She takes a deep breath before she continues on. "And.. There's one more thing.." He watches her closely waiting for her to continue. "I left it for a certain reason.. I thought I needed to get out and escape. After what happened. Now that things have changed.." She smiled a little the same time Henry did. "You're absolutely sure? I don't want to hold you back if that is where you truly want to go.. In fact... I want to make this work.. And I would have followed you there if circumstances had permitted.."

Laurel nodded. "I am absolutely sure. I like being closer to family. So by the sound of it. I am assuming you are thinking of staying in Central City?" Laurel asked. Henry nodded. "Central City always needs help. And i was thinking of starting up my own practice. I'll probably have to go back to school to take a few classes to learn to own a business ect. But it'll be worth it." Henry grinned giving her a small wink.

"Are you sure this is a really good idea? This looks rather expensive..." Sarah said glancing over at WIlliam as they entered the restaurant. William glanced over at her and smiled. "It's perfectly fine." Sarah nods following William over to their seat.

"So. You're heading back on tour next week?" Sarah asked curiously. William sighed a little. "Yes. It sounds like it's quite a rather busy one. As I will have to attend the award show in between one of the few days it looks like I might have off." Sarah grinned a little. "I wouldn't be able to handle that. The night life.. Which is probably why it's a good thing Laurel and Henry decided to retire right away from the superhero life." "I don't blame you. I can't believe that my parents were able to do it all those years. By the stories they tell, it was like they haven't slept for like ten years..." Sarah laughed a little. "It definitely isn't for everybody.." William smiled. "How would you like to come to the award show with me?" He asked slightly nervous. Sarah looked at him a bit surprised. "You're joking right? Are you sure I'm the person you want to take with you? Just ask Laurel and Henry.. I'd embarrass you by trying to get everyone's autographs.." She smirked. WIlliam laughed a little. "You wouldn't embarrass me. Plus. I am sure I have seen worse." He teased. Sarah bit her lip staying quiet a moment. "I think I would love it.." William nodded. "Then it is settled." He grinned. "I'll get the ticket purchased for the date.."