The Choice

Chapter 21

The rest of the drive home to Dr. Wells house was in the company of the songs on the radio, and although she thought I didn't hear, Caitlin could know the lyrics, if only a little.

When we arrived, Cisco opened the door for us and we were just missing Ralph, so we went inside and went to Harry's garden, which was giant. How I missed these dinners with the team. Every year we had two, one in summer and one in Christmas week, where we celebrated our friendship and exchanged gifts, usually this dinner was December 23rd, since 24 was spent with family, although I spent always at Joe's, since my parents are no longer with us.

Harry and Caitlin began setting the table, the tablecloths, the plates, the glasses, the cutlery, while Cisco and I set up a small plastic table beside them for drinks. About ten minutes later Ralf arrived with some desserts. As it was still early to start dinner, we were all in Wells's beach chairs by his pool and we talked about many subjects.

As time went by, I thought about how much I really missed these moments with the Flash team. With the metas, we never had that much time to relax and when we had, I was always with the West family, because that would be my official family after marriage.

- How well you know this period of "vacation" .- Cisco said smiling.

"It really has been very calm lately," said Harry suspiciously. "It's never a good sign when this happens."

"That's true, but let's enjoy today and worry about tomorrow when it arrives," Ralf said, smiling. I admit that at first the idea of ​​Ralf belonging to our team did not please me, but over time, I see that he is an asset and helps us immensely, being in the laboratory as in our personal life.

"Would you like to help me out on the grill?" Asked Harry, rising.

"We will" Ralf and Cisco said, getting up with Harry and the three of them to the grill.

"Snowbarry, can you go inside and bring the meat in here?" Harry asked, smiling and so did we.

We went to the kitchen and brought two meat platters to the grill. While Wells and Cisco were having dinner, Caitlin and Ralf were sitting at the table. A half hour later it was all set, so I went to help the boys bring things to the table while Caitlin and Ralf stayed at the table. After everything was on the table, I sat in front of Caitlin, Cisco sat beside her, and Wells sat on the edge of the table so we could all talk smoothly.

- How are things Barry? We were worried after you left the lab after you and Iris had that discussion.- asked Harry.

- I'm better, of course it still costs to exceed because I was the idea that Iris was my half, but it seems she did not think the same.

"Good, but I want you to know that we're all here to help you get through this most negative phase of your life," said Harry, smiling.

The situation was really bad, but knowing that I have friends like Cisco, Caitlin, Ralf, and Harry to help me makes things not so complicated. Knowing that I have people in my life who want to see me well and happy is the most important thing to me.

"And what will happen to your apartment?" Asked Cisco.

- I gave it to Iris ... She needs him more than me.

- You did well .. But where are you living? If you want you can come live with me, my house is not very big, but I have a very comfortable sofa.- Cisco said smiling.

- Thanks Cisco, but I already have a place to stay ... I'm living at Caitlin's house.- I replied smiling and Cisco and Wells smiled even more.

The rest of the dinner was gone in an instant, almost running I would say, but usually when good things happen, they go faster. It was half past ten when we left Wells's house and left at this hour because tomorrow was the day to go to the lab. By the time we left his house, there was hardly anyone on the road, which was fantastic since there was no traffic to get home.

We got home and each went to their room. I took off my clothes and put on my pijama pants and lay in bed hoping to fall asleep quickly and that's what happened.

In the morning I woke up with my alarm clock so I went to the bathroom to do my daily hygiene and then went to get dressed for breakfast.

"Good morning Barry," Caitlin said as she entered the kitchen.

- Good morning!- I said smiling and I sat at the table to eat something.

- Are you going to CCPD today?

- No, I'm still off.... It flew with you directly to Star Labs.

- Yes... Let's go there.... Barry we have to go, we have a situation to take care of.- Caitlin said after answering the call that seemed to me from Cisco. We didn't even use Caitlin's car, we used my super strength and we were in the lab within seconds.

"What's up?" I asked, worried about the urgency.

"Grodd is back," Cisco said without looking at us.

Grodd is a super intelligent gorilla once held prisoner by where he was the subject of test and experimented on in hopes of creating telepathic super soldiers for interrogation purposes by and .

However once found out about inhuman methods about wanting to continue experimenting on Grodd ended the project for good along with his partnership with . Right after the explosion with happened Grodd tore opened his cage and escaped .

It possesses immense strength and telepathic powers, capable of mastery or mental attack. He can also levitate and move objects with the force of thought by telekinesis.

"Again?" Caitlin asked.

"We have to get him back to his size," I said, looking at Caitlin. "Where is he?"

"I take it to the river, on the edge of the shaken warehouses," said Cisco, and as I was leaving, Harry said to take Caitlin with me.

- Take Caitlin with you ... She is the only one who can help you Barry.- said Harry trying to convince me to take her with me, which does not aggravate me anything.

"I can't risk her safety... We all know Grodd is crazy about Caitlin.

- Yes, that's true ... But she's also his weak point. We all know that he could never hurt her. She is the key to defeating Grodd and sending him back to his house.

"It's not out of the question. I won't question her safety," I insisted.

- Barry is the only way ... Take me with you. Besides, I won't be helpless this time. I have you to defend me and besides this time we have a secret weapon.- Caitlin said smiling and I agreed.

"Fine, but if something bad happens to you, Cisco will pick you up right away and bring you back to the lab."

I took Caitlin and went to where Grodd was located and there he was. I landed Caitlin behind me and moved forward so I could talk to Grodd.

"Flash, I'm glad to see you," Grodd said, but as soon as he saw Caitlin behind me, he started to approach us.

"Get away from her," I said backing away, causing Caitlin to back away from me.

"Calm down, Barry, he won't hurt me, he won't, Grodd," Caitlin said from behind me and advanced on Grodd. When we least expected it Grodd took Caitlin.- Grodd?

"I won't hurt you Caitlin, you were the only one who saw me for what I am, a villain who has a kind person inside him, would never hurt you."

"Drop her Grodd," he said, looking at Caitlin's frightened face.

"Did you think it was going to be that easy, Flash?" Grodd asked, stepping back with Caitlin on his lap and starting to open a portal for his size.