It was still a surprise to you, always expecting Barry's colors, and for the Flash to be a Scarlet Speedster. But Barry passed the torch to Thad on his twenty second birthday. You were there to hear Barry's words. "Your not just my grandson, you've been like a son. You became the best version of yourself... Your more than ready to watch over the city... To be The Future Flash." Today you were in Star Labs just as he turned from dealing with a minor threat.

Thad's flash suit was black with a dark green tint, the lightning bolts still yellow, but the white circle sometimes shifted to black. He took off a glove, and pulled down his cowl. Part of his blond hair damp with sweat..." When I look in the mirror at a surface, in your eyes I still don't believe it myself.. I doubt I'm the right one, that I'm worthy...he wanted it this way but.. I-" Before he could continue the two of you were notified of the crime alert. He stared at the screen before rushing out. You had to catch up with him, to ease his mind before it could distract him in the field and get himself hurt.