Family Meeting ft. Parker
Having taken pictures of her mystery board in Barry's Lab at the CCPD, Parker set those pictures up on her phone for reference.
The team (featuring Martin Stein and Ronnie Raymond) had tuned in on the conversation between Barry and Wells.
The volume was up at full dial, leaving everyone in the Cortex to hear without being crowded around Parker and her computer.
She managed to answer her questions on sticky notes, hoping that in short time, the questions would be more thoroughly answered.
REGARDING THE NORA ALLEN MURDER:
Adult Barry and Reverse-Flash go back in time(HOW? By running super fast, I suppose) and make it to his old house(FOR WHAT REASON? Eobard tried to kill Young Barry, but Adult Barry followed him back) They fight, Nora Allen is killed, and Young Barry is dropped off a few blocks down the road, presumably by Adult Barry.
As soon as Parker heard the taunting by Wells about Barry being able to travel back in time and save his mother, Parker said a quick, "Bad idea. He probably shouldn't."
It resulted in Caitlin snapping at Parker multiple things about her negativity, and how she was holding him back from being with somebody he loved, because of apparent selfishness.
Parker just stared at a fuming Caitlin Snow for a couple seconds, then shrugged and said a sarcastic, "You're totally right, Caitlin," and turned her attention back to her sticky notes.
Before Caitlin could say another word, Barry trudged into the Cortex, hope etched on his face.
"The rare oppourtunity to go back in time and right a wrong, and save your mother-- it's quite the paradox Harrison has presented you with, Mr.Allen," Martin Stein began.
Parker listened to him intently. Stein agreed with her caution against the time travel idea, but he was the one who could back her up with real information.
"The chance to be with someone you love?" Caitlin said, "Seems pretty cut and dry with me."
Parker noticeably rolled her eyes, biting on her tongue to refrain from saying anything.
"At first blush, Dr.Snow, but this gift has an unparalelled risk," Martin said, "The night your mother died, the night you save yourself from being killed.. That event alerted the timeline and changed the course of history."
"So, what you're saying is we're living in a parallel universe?" Cisco asked.
"Just like last time I time traveled," Barry compared.
"That time you only changed one day," Cisco said.
Parker raised her hand in the air, claiming the spotlight, "Correct me if I'm wrong, Martin," she muttered, "Barry, this time, you'd be changing fifteen years of history. One different decision, no matter how big or small, impacts everything that follows."
Martin nodded at her, continuing with, "Moments upon moments, choices upon choices, new relationships-- nothing would be as it is today."
"No one would know the difference besides Barry," Parker said. She tilted her head with thought, "And maybe Cisco."
Barry fell back into a seat, clasping his hands together. His thumbs twiddled as he talked, different possibilities generating.
"So, if I go back and save my mother, my dad doesn't go to prison. I never live with Joe and Iris," Barry started.
"You'd never meet me," Cisco continued, "Or Caitlin, or Ronnie."
"You'd meet me in school," Parker said.
Barry anxiously met her eyes, a new thought clouding his mind, "Park, there's still a chance of us getting together, right?"
"Truth is, there's no real way of knowing what your life will be," Martin interjected.
"There's no choice here, Barry, you have to do this," Joe said.
"Uh, wrong," Parker said, shaking her head like it was obvious, "I get that you want to save your family, but in doing so, you aren't only affecting our group. You could change history events, make them more catostrophic--"
"Or less," Caitlin countered.
"Caitlin, if you don't shut your mouth, I swear I will attack you," Parker snapped. She took a breath, "Barry, please. Think both sides here before you rush into it because of the benefits. There's doubts too. And they could be more terrible than this timeline."
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Parker didn't have a choice in whether or not she wanted to take a trip to Iron Heights. She didn't mind, obviously, since she loved to visit Henry.
She just wished Barry would have given a warning before sweeping her off her feet and running her there.
After grabbing visitors passes and getting a pat down by a security guard, the two met Henry in the familiar room.
Once more, the chairs were occupied, leaving Parker to sit on Barry's knees, his head on her shoulder to see his father through the glass.
Parker took the phone first.
"Henry! Long time no see," Parker greeted warmly.
"Parker. How have you been?" Henry asked with the same amount of enthusiasm.
"Good, good. We're doing great," Parker insisted, reaching her hand back and patting Barry's cheek.
Before entering, the two agreed to pretend as though they were still together. To explain to Henry about their paused relationship would break his heart, almost as much as it hurt the couple.
If the time came where they officially called it off, then they would tell him together.
Though, Parker had a feeling she could never truly do that.
"We're here today with news," Parker said, "I'll let Barry explain."
Parker tossed the phone to Barry and sat patiently while he explained in a hushed tone about the dilemma he faced.
By the end, Henry rested his chin on his knuckles. He stared at the table, contemplating a response.
"You're fast, I get it, Slugger," he said at last, "But turning back time--"
"I wouldn't be turning back time, I'd be going back to that night. I'd be saving her," Barry corrected.
"What does Joe think about it?" Henry asked.
"He thinks I should do it."
"What does Parker think?"
Parker took the phone from Barry, smiling warmly at Henry, "Parker thinks he shouldn't."
"And I agree with her."
Parker and Barry's mouths dropped. While Parker's was in shock, Barry's was in disappointment.
"What?" Barry mumbled, sounding devastated.
"You can't."
"Dad.. I can make it so that night will have never happened," Barry tried again, trying to smile reassuringly, "We'll be a family again."
"We are family," Henry insisted.
"Not like this. Not without Mom."
"Barry, there's a natural order to things. Things happen the way they do. We may not know why at the time, but there is always a reason. I believe that. I've had to believe that."
"I- I can save mom," Barry repeated.
"At what cost? What if it changes you?"
Barry shrugged, "I don't care."
"I do," Henry and Parker chorused, though only Barry heard her words.
Henry continued, "I am in awe of the remarkable man you have come. I am proud of all the things you've achieved, and not just as the Flash. Your honesty. Your heart. You were always a hero. And your mom would be just as proud. If she had a say in this, if she thought for one second that you going back to save her would mean you losing what makes you so special, she would never want that.
Barry, what I hope for you.. Maybe the greatest thing that any father can hope for his son.. is that one day, you will become a father yourself."
Henry paused, his eyes flickering between Parker and Barry, who simultaneously blushed.
"And then you will know how much I truly love you."
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