"So, how does it feel to be back in charge of this place?" Anissa asked as they entered Garfield High School the following Monday. Jen had been very glad that one change to this universe was that she and Anissa had both been five years earlier so that she'd still be in high school and not sent back to middle or worse, elementary school. She did not want to have to go through puberty again.

Jefferson found that another perk of this new universe was that he was once again the principal of Garfield High, a position he planned on keeping this time around.

"It feels good. But I think I should start looking for a new vice principal, since if memory serves, my current one is a mole for the ASA." Jefferson said.

"Why don't we use her then?" Anissa asked.

"No, we cannot let the ASA know that we're onto them. For now, we stick to the plan, let Gambi set up a meeting with Lady Eve after we're able to suit up and arrange a meeting with Tobias." Jefferson said.

"How can you even say that? After what Tobias did to you, to Khalil, to Grandpa, to this city, how can you even think about working with that man?" Anissa asked.

"The same way you justified your crimes as Blackbird. I'm doing what I have to do to take down a greater evil. Tobias is a means to an end." Jefferson said.

"Still." Anissa said.

"Anissa, I am having a hard enough time dealing with this without you adding onto it." Jefferson growled and Anissa knew not to push him any further on this as she headed towards the class she helped teach while her father headed towards his office.

That night, Jefferson was drinking some scotch and thinking about what Anissa had said. This whole situation was killing him, knowing that he was preparing to work with the man who killed his own father. Despite knowing that it was for the greater good, it didn't make it any easier to accept.

He needed to talk to someone, though his options were extremely limited. Then, he remembered something else J'onn had given him before he'd left. Jefferson went over to the desk in his office and pulled out the sheet of paper J'onn had given him. It had the phone numbers of some of the other heroes he'd met in the crisis. Kara Danvers, Kate Kane, Sara Lance, Oliver Queen and most importantly, Barry Allen.

Pulling out his phone, Jefferson dialed the number.

"Hello." he heard Barry's confused voice on the other end of the call when he answered.

"Barry, it's Jefferson Pierce." Jefferson said.

"How did you get this number?" Barry asked, more curious than anything else and Jefferson chuckled.

"J'onn left a list of the numbers of the crisis heroes when he restored my memories." Jefferson said.

"Got it. So, what can I help you with?" Barry asked.

"I could use some advice on something." Jefferson said.

"On what?" Barry asked as Jefferson explained the situation to him.

"So, you're planning on working with the man who killed your father in order to save your city from a bigger threat?" Barry asked.

"Yeah pretty much." Jefferson said.

"Okay then. Well, I am in a very similar position believe it or not. The bastard who killed my mom and framed my dad for it is currently posing as Harrison Wells, which means I can't touch him without proof, so our situations are a little different. But still, I think that there's someone else you should talk to about this. Someone who could be a lot more helpful about this than I can." Barry said.

"Who?" Jefferson asked.

"Oliver Queen. The man has worked with both of the people who killed his parents on more than one occasion. If anyone can help you out with your current situation. Not to mention, he's very well connected with other government organizations. He could probably help with this ASA." Barry said and Jefferson sighed.

"Okay. I've never met Oliver, how willing do you think he'll be to help me out?" Jefferson asked.

"Tell him you're my friend and I'll confirm it. He may not trust you, but he trusts me like a brother." Barry suggested.

"Okay, I will keep that in mind. Thanks for your advice." Jefferson said.

"Sorry I couldn't be of more help." Barry said.

"It's fine. You've been more helpful than you realize." Jefferson said.

"On second thought. Wait for me to call you back. Oliver isn't one who likes surprises and I owe him a conversation anyways, so I'll talk to him and tell him to expect your call, since he's more likely to hang up on you if you call him now or put an arrow in you if you just show up." Barry said.

"Sounds like a great guy." Jefferson said.

"Hey, cut him slack, he's been through a lot. Those instincts are part of what kept him alive. Just avoid getting in touch with him until I talk to him first." Barry said.

"Got it." Jefferson agreed.

"Can't wait for a Flash/Black Lightning Teamup." Barry said and Jefferson smiled.

"Neither can I. See ya Flash." Jefferson said.

"Later Black Lightning." Barry said as they hung up.