Chapter 18
When the breach reopened and Barry, Jesse, Cisco and Caitlin jumped back to the site of the explosion and all of them smiled at the sight of Jefferson Jackson and Martin Stein, the latter of whom was once again alive, both lying on the ground, unconscious.
"Well, the fact that they're both still unconscious will make this a lot easier and less painful. Unless of course the pain wakes them up." Cisco said as he handed Barry the memory ring, which Barry tapped to each of their arms, waking them up.
"What the hell just happened?" Jax asked as he gripped his head.
"Believe me Jefferson, I am just as curious about that as you are." Stein said as Jax turned to face him.
"Wait Grey, you're alive?" Jax asked with joy at the sight of him.
"Yes, it appears I am. But how?" Stein asked.
"I think we can fill in the blanks." Barry said.
"Mr. Allen, Mr. Ramon, Dr. Snow and Ms. Allen." Stein said.
"So you still recognize me?" Jesse asked.
"Of course, what makes you think I'd forget one of my favorite students." Stein said.
"Okay, we have a lot to catch you up on." Barry said and Stein and Jax both nodded as Barry brought them up to speed.
"So, that's what it was like for you and Ronnie the first time you merged?" Jax asked Stein.
"Indeed. And no offense to you Jefferson, but it was just as unpleasant as the last time." Stein said.
"None taken, it was no picnic for me either. However, I am stoked to have you back Grey." Jax said as he hugged Stein, who hugged him back as well.
"Anyways, we should head back to Star Labs before Thawne gets suspicious and remember, do not do anything to tip him off to the fact that we're onto him." Barry said.
"I'm curious as to why you haven't just taken him down." Stein said.
"I have to wait until he makes his appearance as the Reverse Flash, since right now, the world thinks he's Harrison Wells and a paraplegic. Not exactly good for the public image if the Flash attacks a helpless man who's paralyzed." Barry said.
"As much as I'd love to continue this conversation now, we need to get back before Thawne realizes some thing's up." Cisco said as he opened up the breach and all of them walked through it.
"Professor Stein, Mr. Jackson, welcome." Thawne said.
"Dr. Wells. It is a privilege to meet you." Stein said, lying to him flawlessly.
"Really, you're one of the few in this city who share that regard." Thawne said.
"Look, this is all well and good, but my mom probably thinks I'm dead and I'd like to see her." Jax said.
"And I'd like to see my wife and daughter." Stein added.
"We can bring them here." Barry said.
"I don't think so. I don't mind these two learning about our operations, but I would prefer to keep civilians out of it." Thawne said.
"Okay so, we'll take them to CCPD, since they both have missing person reports filed, so they can be reunited with their families tonight and then come back here tomorrow for more extensive testing." Barry said and Thawne nodded.
"Agreed." Thawne said.
"I do have one question. Quentin Quale, is he alright?" Stein asked.
"He has some pretty bad burns, but he'll be fine and fortunately, he was unable to recognize you Mr. Jackson." Thawne said and Jax nodded in relief.
After he dropped Jax and Stein off at CCPD as the Flash, Barry walked into the precinct as himself and he was surprised to find Iris there.
"Iris, what brings you here?" Barry asked his fiance.
"My dad called me and asked me to meet him here. He didn't say why." Iris said as she kissed him real quickly as her dad approached them.
"I didn't want to mention it over the phone where anyone can overhear. Both of you come with me." Joe said as he led Iris and Barry up to Barry's lab.
"Okay Joe, what's going on?" Barry asked.
"Sorry, but this is one of the only places in the city that Thawne can't listen in on." Joe said.
"Okay, so what's the big deal?" Iris asked.
"Last night, Esperanza Garcia was removed from Iron Heights by an unknown organization under the cover of medical reasons and was officially declared deceased. Only reason I know the truth is because I had Cisco give me more exclusive eyes on the prison for this exact reason." Joe said.
"Wow, you've come a long way since we first started this." Barry said, since the old Joe would never have even dreamed of doing something like that.
"Things change and I've adapted. Sometimes keeping people safe is more important than just following the law." Joe said.
"Okay so, what about Allegra?" Iris asked of the good member of that family.
"She's still in Iron Heights." Joe said.
"And Iron Heights still has their work release program correct?" Iris asked.
"Yeah why?" Joe asked.
"I still need to talk to Kara about it, since she's the big boss, but I want to offer that to Allegra, an opportunity to work for Danvers Daily News. Plus that would get us another asset to use against Thawne if we restore her memories." Iris said.
"You get Kara's approval for it, since like you said, she does have to approve a move like this before we can consider it, but if she does, I will see if I can pull it off." Joe said and Iris nodded.
"Thanks dad. In the meantime, I'm going to start looking into this organization again. I'll see you at home." Iris said to Barry as she kissed him before heading out.
"Guess I should tell Cisco to start working on a name and suit for Allegra." Barry said.
"I am honestly surprised he never did before." Joe said.
"You and me both. Now, is there anything else you need?" Barry asked.
"Not sure yet. But maybe we should consider bringing Singh into the fold." Joe said.
"I'll think about it." Barry agreed as Joe then walked out of his lab as well.
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