Everyone was doing their usual work when we walked in, that seemed like a good sign to us. Bruce was still here, but I wasn't sure where Alfred went. 

   "Bruce," I got his attention. 

   "Rebecca! Where have you been!? Never mind, thank god you're safe," he ran up for a tight hug. But he immediately stopped and blushed when he noticed Selina was here too. She chuckled at his actions and it made his blushing worse. With his normal feelings back, it meant everything was back to normal. 

   "Glad to see you know longer want to put me in Arkham," I said to him, yet he grew confused. 

   "A joke," I told him and laughed it off.

   "Where's Alfred?" I had to ask. 

   "He didn't want to stay anymore, so he went back to the manor, he said to call him when you came back, which I should probably do," but before he could, Alfred came through the entrance way. 

   "Oh thank heavens you're safe Miss. Rebecca," he also came in for a hug. Now it was my turn to feel embarrassed. "Are you ready to head back to the manor now? You've had quite a long day," he asked me.

   "In a minute, I need to find Dr. Thompkins," I answered him. 

   "Alright, don't be long too long now," Alfred said while he, Bruce, and Selina made their way outside. I found Lee in her office doing some paperwork when I decided to knock on her door to get her attention. 

   "Ah Rebecca, please come in, what can I do for you?" She looked up and smiled. 

   "Can I talk to you about some things?" I walked in and sat down in a chair in front of her desk. 

   "Of course! Is there anything troubling you at all?" She wondered.

   "You could say," I needed to find a way to word this right. "Let's say I have a friend, who has been with me and by my side quite often, we've had our ups and downs, but everything always ends up well in the end, and I happen to have feelings for him, what do you suppose I do?" I tried to come off as vague. 

   "That's all quite interesting! My advice is to possibly see if this guy feels the same about you, and if he does, then come out and tell him you like him. Am I allowed to ask who it is?" She then asked.

   I started sweating because I wasn't sure if I could tell her. 

   "Uh.." I couldn't muster out the words. 

   "It's alright if you don't want to say, we all keep secrets," she noticed how embarrassed I was. 

   "Wait, you're the only one I can trust with this information, I can't tell anyone else I know. It's.." I stopped. I was really raising her curiosity. "Edward..." I said his name very softly, but enough for her to still hear me. She didn't say anything for a solid minute. It was starting to freak me out. The tears came back to me from earlier.

   "This is quite a rare situation," Lee finally spoke up. 

   "I'm sorry.. I tried not to think about all of that, but Ed has done so much for me, that I just can't help experiencing this.." I let out my emotions. 

   "I'm glad you were able to share this with me," she said. I didn't feel any better telling her about it though, it was really hurting me. I just then remembered one crucial detail that I completely ignored whole coming into the police department. I was still wearing Ed's jacket.

   My cheeks turned red at this realization, but I don't think Lee noticed. I'm not exactly sure how she feels about my situation. Was she happy for me or concerned? 

   "Rebecca, are you alright?" She noticed I zoned out a little. I snapped back into reality and said, "I don't know anymore." 

   "If you want, we can have weekly sessions, we can check in on how you are feeling and then we'll discuss how to help, and don't worry, I won't tell anyone else about what you're going through. Your secret is safe with me," she suggested.

   That actually made me feel a little bit better. I like that Lee is a caring doctor and looks out for her patient's well-being, you don't really find that a lot in Gotham these days. 

   "I would like that," I gave her a smile and then stood up to leave. 

   "We'll talk again soon," she waved me out. I took off the jacket once the door was closed and hid it behind my back. I quickly headed outside into the car where Alfred and Bruce were waiting for me. Alfred was finally able to drive us back to the manor. It felt great to return home after so long. 

   "So what happened when you were away? I can't seem to remember anything," Bruce decided to become nosy.

   "Oh nothing, just needed some time away was all," I said. 

   "Were you with anyone? It's quite dangerous to be alone, especially in this city and at your age," he wanted to know. 

   "I was with a friend, who is older than both of us and very caring," he didn't need to know everything about Ed. 

   "Where did you get that jacket? I know I've seen it before," Bruce was stating to annoy me. 

   "From my friend, since we parted ways for the time being, he wanted me to have it, are you happy now?" I hoped that was his last question.

   "Wait a minute, that's The Riddler's jacket!" He apparently pieced everything together. 

   "Shush Bruce! We don't want all of Gotham to hear you!" I hissed at him. 

   "How do you have that!?" He yelled a little softer this time. 

   "Because I was with him, alright!" I walked out of the room, away from Bruce, he didn't need to know anymore. I found Alfred in the kitchen preparing supper. 

   "I hate to be the one to tell you this Miss. Rebecca, but with everything that's happened and you disappearing quite often, I'm afraid you've gonna have to stay here for the time being," Alfred said once he noticed me.

   "You can't do that!" I reacted. He's my butler and he literally just grounded me! 

   "Someone here has to, you've made me and Master Bruce very worried these past few days and I think we all deserve a breather. I'm sorry, but it must be done," he felt bad for it, but stood firm on his word. I ran to my room and slammed the door shut. It has been a while since I've been in my own bedroom. My safe haven for the time being. Although, I wasn't alone for long because a gentle tap came at the window.

   I went to open it and saw a certain someone there. 

   "What are you doing here Edward?" I asked as I helped in through the window. 

   "I had to see you, running from the law is exhausting you know, and I never get a chance to relax anymore," he told me as he sat down in a chair near my bed. 

   "Well I'm not sure if you'd be able to relax if Alfred or Bruce walks in, plus I'm apparently grounded," I explained. 

   "That butler of yours grounded you? That's a laugh," he chuckled. 

   "I know! It makes no sense," I added. Then my face fell because everything on my mind came into view. 

   There's something I need to tell you," I started, but wished I hadn't said anything. 

   "What is it?" He came a little closer. I whipped out the jacket he gave me and held it close. 

   "No matter who you are, whether you're The Riddler or Edward Nygma, I... I.." I couldn't finish my sentence. 

   "You what?" He became curious. I thought of a riddle to see if he could understand what I meant. 

   "What 3 words are said too much, meant by few, but wanted by all.." I came up with. He immediately looked into my eyes because he knew the answer. 

(This next part is about to get a little dark, read at your own risk, you have been warned).

   "Do you really want me to answer that riddle?" He asked. 

   "I don't know," I answered honestly and started to cry yet again. He wiped a tear away with his finger, but when he did, a dark thought came into my head. "I'll say the answer, and when I do, I want you to kill me afterwards." Edward didn't like that. 

   "I've almost hurt you in the past, and I solely regret it. I've revoked those all the thoughts on hurting you, please don't make me undo that," he answered. 

   "I can't live with these thoughts, they're eating me alive," I stated through my tears.

   He took out a small knife, just so he could respect my wishes. The tears fell faster. 

   "I... Love... You.." I slowly said each word. I expected his knife to make contact with my heart, but instead, he dropped it. He did come forward though and decided to plant his lips on mine. At that moment, the inner demons vanished just like that. When he pulled away, my cheeks turned to a shade of red I didn't know was possible. 

   "You still want me to kill you?" He asked, even though he knew how I felt.

   "No," I answered his question with a smile. 

   "Miss. Rebecca, are you alright in there?" I heard Alfred's voice from the other side of the door. 

   "Oh no, you need to hide!" I said quietly and tried to get Edward out of here. 

   "Alright, I'm going, see you soon?" He wanted to know first. 

   "Yes, now go!" I said. He stepped out of the window and ducked down so he couldn't be seen. Alfred then opened the door. 

   "I thought I heard you talking to someone," he started to look around.

   "I often talk to myself when I'm upset," I came up with a good lie. 

   "Well I hate that you're upset, but it's the only way for you to learn your lesson," Alfred said sharply. I looked away from him. "Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that supper is ready," he added and then walked out. Before I went out, I looked out the window to see if Edward was still there. He wasn't. I sighed to myself. I felt very bad for him, always having to be on the run everywhere he goes.