Short on Time

Chapter 106

"Honey, breakfast is ready," I called as I put the food on the table. For once, the twins were acting like angels before their father appeared. "Honey. It'll get cold."

"What?" Barry asked as he walked in.

"Morning," I said as I kissed him. "Look, babe, they're perfect this time."

"What if Barry walks in?" Barry asked. "What if he could have seen that? See... Where's Barry?"

"Did you get enough sleep last night?" I asked. "I know that the kids were being a little difficult."

"I-I what?" Barry asked.

"Look, babe, I know that we haven't caught Cicada, but Caitlin's immunity can help us," I said and then Esther threw something. "Young lady, you don't get to throw things like Cicada."

"Who's Cicada?" Barry asked.

"Our big bad," I said.

"Big bad!" Henry echoed.

"Barry, are you okay?" I asked when Barry looked at Henry in panic.

"I'm Barry?" Barry asked.

"What is wrong?" I asked confused as I had him sit down. "Honey, hi. Talk to me."

"I did not get enough sleep," Barry said.

"Are you you sure it's not my cooking?" I asked. "I know pancakes aren't your favorite, but-"

"No, no," Barry said smelling his pancakes. "These smell delicious. Thank you."

"You know what?" I asked. "I think that you call Captain Singh and you ask for a day off. Look, with all the superhero-ing you've been doing, I think you've earned it, honey."

"You think maybe I should go into STAR Labs?" Barry asked.

"Only my husband would think working on Speed Force equations would be called a day off," I said smiling. "I love you, Barry Allen."

"I love you, Ginger Allen."

Esther screamed in annoyance, "and we love you too, Esther."

"Break in at Ivo Labs," I said as my phone beeped. "Cisco's on comms. Iris will us at STAR Labs." I ran out of the kitchen and grabbed the ring from the dresser. "Sorry, I polished it last night and left it on our dresser."

"I," Barry said confused and then jumped into the suit.

"I'll see you later," I told him as he ran off.

~*~

"So he's fine, Caitlin?" I asked.

"Mm-hmm," Caitlin said.

"Oh, God, thank goodness," Iris said.

"Really? There are no anomalies? I don't I don't have a brain tumor? Nothing?" Barry asked.

"Barry, you're in perfect shape," Caitlin said.

"Tell me about it," I muttered. "He doesn't have a daughter throwing things at him..."

"I thought you were talking about his abs the other day," Iris said and I blushed.

"Maybe we could lay off the public displays of affection, just at work, you know?" Barry suggested.

"Since when? You're always saying that touch is your love language," Ralph said.

"That's right, Ralph," Cisco said.

"Just feel like we're being very insensitive to all of you," Barry said.

"Oh, man, we've talked about this," Cisco said. "I'm over Gypsy, okay? But I appreciate the thought. I'll be all right."