In A Matter Of Seconds [Under Editing]

Chapter 38

"Bebz, are you okay?" Was the first thing that came out of Emely's mouth when she learned that Barry was hurt after fighting with the man in yellow. 

Dropping what she was doing, Emely and her Aunt Alice headed to S.T.A.R Labs. 

"I'm okay." He groaned a bit.  

"What happened?"

"The man in the yellow suit was trapped but then started beating up Dr. Wells. We let him go and he took the tachyon prototype. Barry chased after him and they started to fight. He was probably about to kill Barry when Ronnie came and saved him." Emely was confused.

"Wait, but Ronnie's dead." Caitlin shook her head.

"That guy we saw after we went shopping was Ronnie." Emely widened her eyes.

"Well, this is turning out to be a wonderful Christmas." 

***

Emely and Barry headed to his lab later that night, after saying goodbye to Aunt Alice who had to return to New York but promised to come again.

Barry was holding a snow globe in one hand and had the other wrapped around Emely's waist as she sat in his lap. 

"Hey, Bar. Em." Emely looked up to find Joe walking in. 

"Hey Joe." Emely smiled at him.

"You know, my mom traveled around the world twice. She spent a semester abroad in Spain. She loved it so much, that after she graduated, she went to Europe and didn't stop until she'd been to a few dozen cities. She always wanted to go back, but never had the chance." Joe grabbed a stool

"I offered to send you abroad when you were in college." Barry nodded.

"I know. I remember I couldn't take off. I mean the truth is, I'm stuck here in Central City. Fear has kept me in that living room for 14 years." Emely placed a hand on Barry's chest. 

"Barry." He sighed.

"Em, I was mad at Joe for being scared. But the truth is, I was the one who was scared. I've been afraid of the man in yellow for my whole life. That's why I lost." Emely rested her head his shoulder and held onto his hand.

"When you first moved in with us, I thought it was gunna be too much. I'm already a single dad, finances were tough, and you were a little boy who just lost his mom. But, man, was I wrong. Within two weeks, you had changed the dynamic of the house. Suddenly, the house was filled with this light. This energy. I mean, you brightened up everything." Emely smiled softly

"You'd seen more darkness than any man will in a lifetime, and you never let it dim your soul. So there I was, thinking that I'm changing your life by taking you in, but the truth is, you changed mine. So don't lose that light now, Bar. The world may need th Flash, but I need my Barry Allen." 

Barry looked down at Emely who looked at him with a smile.

"Don't let there fire within you burn out." Barry placed a kiss on Emely's forehead before standing up to give Joe a hug. 

"Let's go home." 

***

Joe had invited Cisco and Caitlin to his house. 

"Where's Dr. Wells?"

"Uh, he wasn't feeling up to a social gathering, but he appreciates the invitation." Joe nodded.

Barry looked at Emely.

"What?" He smiled.

"Nothing. It's just...this is our first Christmas together and I really love it. I'm really lucky to have you." Emely smiled at him.