1 00:00:01,711 --> 00:00:03,189 [Iris West] Previously on The Flash... 2 00:00:03,213 --> 00:00:05,191 We have been looking at that front page for four years. 3 00:00:05,215 --> 00:00:07,258 And I'm the one that writes that article, Barry. 4 00:00:07,342 --> 00:00:09,260 My boss's husband is the Flash? 5 00:00:09,344 --> 00:00:10,344 Mmm-hmm. 6 00:00:10,345 --> 00:00:11,545 God. Nobody tells me anything. 7 00:00:11,596 --> 00:00:15,266 This substance appears to heal any and all weaknesses in the human body. 8 00:00:15,350 --> 00:00:16,601 I've learned to control it. 9 00:00:16,685 --> 00:00:18,436 This is my final masterpiece. 10 00:00:18,520 --> 00:00:19,688 Life eternal. 11 00:00:19,771 --> 00:00:22,649 I've seen your version of life. It's a nightmare. 12 00:00:22,732 --> 00:00:23,751 [Elongated Man] I want to show you this. 13 00:00:23,775 --> 00:00:25,151 [Iris West] I recognize that pin. 14 00:00:26,653 --> 00:00:28,133 [Ramsey] I have a follow-up question. 15 00:00:46,589 --> 00:00:47,589 [grunting] 16 00:00:54,305 --> 00:00:55,390 Whoo! 17 00:00:55,473 --> 00:00:56,850 That was quite the tumble. 18 00:00:57,517 --> 00:00:59,602 I guess you're wondering why I'm doing this to you. 19 00:01:00,061 --> 00:01:01,438 You're evil. I get it. 20 00:01:01,813 --> 00:01:02,813 [chuckles softly] 21 00:01:05,316 --> 00:01:06,317 [grunts] 22 00:01:12,490 --> 00:01:13,616 [Elongated Man grunting] 23 00:01:16,202 --> 00:01:17,620 [car crashes] 24 00:01:22,709 --> 00:01:23,710 [grunts] 25 00:01:28,965 --> 00:01:30,508 [labored breathing] 26 00:01:30,717 --> 00:01:33,136 I bet it's been a while since you've felt your own mortality. 27 00:01:33,762 --> 00:01:36,890 But my powers, like yours, work on a cellular level. 28 00:01:37,265 --> 00:01:38,641 Allow me to demonstrate. 29 00:01:41,186 --> 00:01:42,228 [grunts] 30 00:01:42,896 --> 00:01:43,938 [Ramsey groans] 31 00:01:44,397 --> 00:01:45,397 [Elongated Man groans] 32 00:01:46,065 --> 00:01:47,358 [Ramsey chuckling] 33 00:01:49,861 --> 00:01:54,657 You know, Iron Heights is gonna send me a "thank you" basket 34 00:01:55,450 --> 00:01:57,076 when I drop you off as a gift. 35 00:01:59,370 --> 00:02:00,997 I've already given you a gift. 36 00:02:02,207 --> 00:02:05,794 And now... I'm gonna need it back. 37 00:02:07,378 --> 00:02:08,588 [grunting] 38 00:02:17,388 --> 00:02:18,473 [coughing] 39 00:02:18,556 --> 00:02:21,851 My destiny is to heal all of mankind. 40 00:02:22,310 --> 00:02:25,855 You and your friends can't be allowed to prevent that. 41 00:02:26,564 --> 00:02:29,651 Life demands your death. 42 00:02:36,825 --> 00:02:37,825 Ralph! 43 00:02:38,910 --> 00:02:41,538 Ralph! Ralph! Ralph, come on! 44 00:02:45,250 --> 00:02:46,251 Give us a hand. 45 00:02:46,334 --> 00:02:47,710 - What happened? - Ramsey. 46 00:02:48,878 --> 00:02:51,339 Come on, Coach. We've still gotta go on that road trip, right? 47 00:02:51,422 --> 00:02:52,422 [grunting] 48 00:02:52,674 --> 00:02:53,674 He's gonna die. 49 00:02:54,259 --> 00:02:56,719 - Frost, how do we save him? - I don't know. I can't fix this. 50 00:02:57,887 --> 00:02:59,722 Uh, maybe Caitlin can. 51 00:03:06,396 --> 00:03:08,556 Ralph's elastic cells aren't mending like they used to. 52 00:03:08,648 --> 00:03:09,983 Ramsey must be getting stronger. 53 00:03:10,525 --> 00:03:13,403 - So Ralph can't heal himself? - No. But maybe you can. 54 00:03:13,486 --> 00:03:14,404 What? 55 00:03:14,405 --> 00:03:15,715 Your speed-healing is the only thing we've seen 56 00:03:15,738 --> 00:03:17,138 that can repair damage this severe. 57 00:03:17,448 --> 00:03:19,868 Maybe if we gave him a blood transfusion, that would fix him. 58 00:03:19,951 --> 00:03:22,304 What are you saying? [stuttering] I can give Ralph my speed-healing? 59 00:03:22,328 --> 00:03:24,205 Theoretically, temporarily, yes. I don't know. 60 00:03:24,289 --> 00:03:26,183 We're sort of in uncharted medical territory here. 61 00:03:26,207 --> 00:03:29,127 But your blood type is O-negative, so you're a universal donor. 62 00:03:29,210 --> 00:03:30,211 [rattling] 63 00:03:30,503 --> 00:03:33,381 Guys, Ralph is elastic. No needle can puncture through his skin. 64 00:03:35,258 --> 00:03:37,594 - I can phase him. - Would that work? 65 00:03:39,888 --> 00:03:40,888 Do it. 66 00:03:42,765 --> 00:03:43,765 - Got it? - [Barry] Yeah. 67 00:03:43,766 --> 00:03:44,766 - Ready? - Yeah. 68 00:03:48,688 --> 00:03:49,689 [device beeping] 69 00:03:58,573 --> 00:03:59,573 [startled gasp] 70 00:04:00,158 --> 00:04:01,701 Hey. How is he? 71 00:04:02,744 --> 00:04:05,663 He's stable, thanks to you. 72 00:04:06,539 --> 00:04:08,583 We contacted A.R.G.U.S. and they're gonna move Ralph 73 00:04:08,666 --> 00:04:10,585 to a secure medical facility for recovery. 74 00:04:11,878 --> 00:04:14,255 Cisco and Caitlin are prepping for transport right now. 75 00:04:16,799 --> 00:04:18,718 Hey, don't worry, okay? He's gonna pull through. 76 00:04:20,345 --> 00:04:21,346 [sighs] 77 00:04:22,555 --> 00:04:23,681 It's not that. 78 00:04:25,683 --> 00:04:26,976 What if I hadn't been here? 79 00:04:28,686 --> 00:04:31,230 Ralph's fight was nothing compared to what's coming. 80 00:04:31,940 --> 00:04:34,150 Crisis is only two days away. 81 00:04:34,233 --> 00:04:35,860 And we're all ready. I promise. 82 00:04:36,694 --> 00:04:38,947 Iris, if I haven't prepared the team... 83 00:04:39,697 --> 00:04:41,908 You have prepared us, Barry. 84 00:04:45,286 --> 00:04:48,206 Hey, don't let what happened to Ralph fill you with doubt. 85 00:04:49,749 --> 00:04:52,001 You've done the work. We're ready. 86 00:04:53,378 --> 00:04:54,379 For whatever comes next. 87 00:05:02,011 --> 00:05:03,012 [sighs] 88 00:05:08,226 --> 00:05:09,352 [sighs heavily] 89 00:05:23,449 --> 00:05:25,410 I'm gonna give you one chance to turn yourself in. 90 00:05:26,911 --> 00:05:30,206 Honestly, I hope you don't take it. 91 00:05:30,790 --> 00:05:32,917 Well, there's no need to involve the authorities. 92 00:05:33,292 --> 00:05:34,292 I just want to talk... 93 00:05:38,840 --> 00:05:39,840 Flash. 94 00:05:48,516 --> 00:05:51,394 Of course. You're the Flash. 95 00:05:52,270 --> 00:05:53,271 But how did... 96 00:05:54,439 --> 00:05:55,439 When... 97 00:05:57,066 --> 00:05:58,568 You were struck by lightning. 98 00:05:59,652 --> 00:06:01,654 [chuckles] That is quite the origin story. 99 00:06:10,038 --> 00:06:11,038 [shudders] 100 00:06:13,833 --> 00:06:15,376 I don't know how you're doing this. 101 00:06:16,627 --> 00:06:18,212 Real or not, I'm coming for you. 102 00:06:19,547 --> 00:06:22,341 And yet, I'm not your foremost concern, am I? 103 00:06:22,675 --> 00:06:25,344 Not as much as your inevitable demise in a coming... 104 00:06:26,596 --> 00:06:27,596 Crisis? 105 00:06:28,139 --> 00:06:30,308 Goodness, you really are full of surprises, aren't you? 106 00:06:30,933 --> 00:06:31,933 So, tell me. 107 00:06:32,518 --> 00:06:37,148 When you saw all those permutations, billions of possible futures, 108 00:06:37,231 --> 00:06:38,649 all ending in your death... 109 00:06:41,444 --> 00:06:42,612 what role did I play? 110 00:06:44,864 --> 00:06:45,864 You didn't. 111 00:06:46,908 --> 00:06:47,992 You weren't there. 112 00:06:48,868 --> 00:06:50,953 Really? Not even in one? 113 00:06:51,537 --> 00:06:52,580 Huh. 114 00:06:53,206 --> 00:06:55,249 Then again, you never saw this coming, did you? 115 00:06:55,792 --> 00:06:57,210 Frankly, neither did I. 116 00:06:58,086 --> 00:07:00,296 Makes one believe in the impossible, doesn't it? 117 00:07:03,049 --> 00:07:04,258 You look scared. 118 00:07:05,093 --> 00:07:06,135 Well, you should be. 119 00:07:06,886 --> 00:07:10,723 After all, it is the end of the world, isn't it? 120 00:07:14,393 --> 00:07:15,478 [breathing heavily] 121 00:07:28,116 --> 00:07:29,158 [gasping] 122 00:07:36,541 --> 00:07:37,625 [breathing heavily] 123 00:07:44,966 --> 00:07:46,126 [Allegra] What's that, Flash? 124 00:07:46,634 --> 00:07:50,847 You think I should bust my boss for keeping yet another secret from me? 125 00:07:50,930 --> 00:07:52,515 Yeah. Me, too. 126 00:08:04,485 --> 00:08:08,197 Drop what you're doing. The Citizen has a new story. 127 00:08:09,323 --> 00:08:10,533 Look at these. 128 00:08:12,493 --> 00:08:15,580 - Where did you get those photos? - I pulled them from a bow tie camera. 129 00:08:16,372 --> 00:08:17,850 [Iris West] Long story. Look, the point is, 130 00:08:17,874 --> 00:08:20,835 this is the same guy that kidnapped your cousin Esperanza 131 00:08:20,918 --> 00:08:23,004 and turned her into a meta-assassin against her will. 132 00:08:23,337 --> 00:08:25,006 One of these photos, this one, 133 00:08:25,381 --> 00:08:27,175 shows our mystery man getting out of his car. 134 00:08:27,258 --> 00:08:29,135 My dad traced his plates and tracked the car 135 00:08:29,218 --> 00:08:31,053 to a rented parking space at a nearby lot. 136 00:08:31,596 --> 00:08:34,724 So, now all we have to do is wait for him to show up. 137 00:08:36,350 --> 00:08:37,351 Cool. 138 00:08:37,685 --> 00:08:40,521 Just checking, are there any other stories you want to work on first? 139 00:08:40,938 --> 00:08:41,856 Wh... [chuckles] 140 00:08:41,857 --> 00:08:43,649 What could need our attention more than this? 141 00:08:44,734 --> 00:08:46,444 Your cousin was a victim, Allegra, 142 00:08:46,527 --> 00:08:48,327 and now some secret organization is using her. 143 00:08:48,404 --> 00:08:50,964 - I mean, how many others are they using? - We need to help them. 144 00:08:51,240 --> 00:08:54,035 Right. I mean, no one... 145 00:08:54,118 --> 00:08:56,662 wants to find out what happened to Esperanza more than me, 146 00:08:57,914 --> 00:09:00,666 but is this really what matters the most to you... right now? 147 00:09:01,959 --> 00:09:04,170 Yeah. Now, come on. Get your stuff. 148 00:09:04,587 --> 00:09:07,048 Kamilla is going to see if she can recover any other photos. 149 00:09:07,131 --> 00:09:09,467 You and I have a stakeout date. 150 00:09:10,968 --> 00:09:11,968 You're the boss. 151 00:09:13,262 --> 00:09:16,015 Brain activity looks good. No sign that you're going nuts. 152 00:09:16,265 --> 00:09:17,265 And my blood work? 153 00:09:17,642 --> 00:09:20,561 CBC, metabolic rate, all normal... for a speedster. 154 00:09:21,103 --> 00:09:23,731 Just a small spike in cortisol. 155 00:09:24,106 --> 00:09:25,542 Caity said that sleep monitor on your wrist 156 00:09:25,566 --> 00:09:27,486 will tell us if there's anything seriously wrong. 157 00:09:27,526 --> 00:09:30,363 But if you ask me, you just had a nightmare. 158 00:09:31,447 --> 00:09:32,448 I don't know. 159 00:09:33,824 --> 00:09:35,451 Ramsey seemed so real. 160 00:09:37,286 --> 00:09:39,622 Something feels off. I just can't put my finger on it. 161 00:09:45,378 --> 00:09:46,294 [car lock chirrups] 162 00:09:46,295 --> 00:09:49,341 Hi, there. My name is Iris West-Allen. I'm with The Citizen. 163 00:09:49,632 --> 00:09:52,301 I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions. 164 00:09:53,052 --> 00:09:54,095 Sorry. Not interested. 165 00:09:55,805 --> 00:09:57,932 Hi. Same paper. Same question. 166 00:09:58,015 --> 00:09:59,392 What the hell is going on here? 167 00:09:59,934 --> 00:10:01,703 I don't have time for this. I'm late for work. 168 00:10:01,727 --> 00:10:03,062 Which is where, exactly? 169 00:10:03,938 --> 00:10:04,981 None of your business. 170 00:10:06,190 --> 00:10:07,417 Okay, you know what? You're right. 171 00:10:07,441 --> 00:10:10,778 We will just run our photos without any comments. 172 00:10:12,697 --> 00:10:13,697 What photos? 173 00:10:17,743 --> 00:10:21,914 You know what? I'm sure your employer will love the free exposure. 174 00:10:22,790 --> 00:10:25,084 - All right. Have it your way. - Easy. I've got a taser. 175 00:10:25,835 --> 00:10:27,503 And I have a business card. 176 00:10:29,171 --> 00:10:30,089 [chuckles softly] 177 00:10:30,090 --> 00:10:33,634 [man reading] 178 00:10:35,219 --> 00:10:36,304 Transporting what, exactly? 179 00:10:36,846 --> 00:10:39,127 Whatever the wealthy would prefer to keep under the radar. 180 00:10:39,432 --> 00:10:40,683 Specialty items, mostly. 181 00:10:41,058 --> 00:10:42,810 That woman in a coma was a government job. 182 00:10:43,728 --> 00:10:44,770 Meister's party, well... 183 00:10:45,396 --> 00:10:48,441 that was more like designated driving for billionaires falling off the wagon. 184 00:10:49,317 --> 00:10:52,153 Today, it's priceless family jewels. 185 00:10:52,486 --> 00:10:53,946 You're an Uber for the uber-rich. 186 00:10:54,322 --> 00:10:55,823 What I am is late. 187 00:10:57,199 --> 00:10:58,701 Sorry to bother you. Thank you. 188 00:10:59,994 --> 00:11:01,037 [Iris West sighs] 189 00:11:01,454 --> 00:11:02,997 - That was a bust. - Yep. 190 00:11:03,456 --> 00:11:06,518 But the bright side is we have time for other stories we might be putting off. 191 00:11:06,542 --> 00:11:07,668 Got any in mind? 192 00:11:08,544 --> 00:11:11,464 You know, I don't know. I think there's something that we missed. 193 00:11:11,881 --> 00:11:13,466 I don't want to move off of this yet. 194 00:11:18,137 --> 00:11:19,180 [sighs] 195 00:11:35,446 --> 00:11:36,572 [breathing heavily] 196 00:11:48,709 --> 00:11:49,752 [groans softly] 197 00:12:00,679 --> 00:12:01,722 Mom? 198 00:12:04,600 --> 00:12:06,102 Is this another nightmare? 199 00:12:08,020 --> 00:12:11,899 No, Barry. This is much, much worse. 200 00:12:24,203 --> 00:12:26,622 - You're the Speed Force. - Yes. 201 00:12:28,416 --> 00:12:30,376 It's been a while since we've talked like this. 202 00:12:31,168 --> 00:12:32,086 [chuckles softly] 203 00:12:32,087 --> 00:12:33,187 I've missed it. 204 00:12:34,547 --> 00:12:35,589 You need to help. 205 00:12:36,090 --> 00:12:37,758 I don't understand what's happening to me. 206 00:12:39,009 --> 00:12:41,387 You used your blood to save your friend's life, 207 00:12:42,555 --> 00:12:44,807 but in the process, you've endangered your own. 208 00:12:47,393 --> 00:12:50,146 A small amount of Ramsey's cells remain from the attack. 209 00:12:50,855 --> 00:12:52,022 Hidden from the eye. 210 00:12:54,442 --> 00:12:57,027 - Ramsey's infected me. - More than you realize. 211 00:12:57,611 --> 00:13:01,407 Ramsey's sentience, his very being, resides in his cells. 212 00:13:02,366 --> 00:13:04,076 That's how he knew I'm the Flash. 213 00:13:05,786 --> 00:13:06,829 About Crisis. 214 00:13:10,666 --> 00:13:11,667 If this... 215 00:13:12,668 --> 00:13:16,380 If this is all in my mind, then where's my real body? 216 00:13:17,214 --> 00:13:20,217 After your friend Frost examined you, you came back home. 217 00:13:21,260 --> 00:13:24,346 Dropped your keys in that bowl. Poured a glass of water. 218 00:13:25,681 --> 00:13:26,849 Then the infection took hold. 219 00:13:31,395 --> 00:13:34,398 As we speak, Ramsey's infection is spreading through your body 220 00:13:34,899 --> 00:13:35,899 and your mind. 221 00:13:36,609 --> 00:13:39,320 Your speed-healing is trying to hold off his disease. 222 00:13:40,029 --> 00:13:43,115 But ultimately, it's up to you to resist him. 223 00:13:45,159 --> 00:13:46,410 Is he trying to kill me? 224 00:13:47,286 --> 00:13:48,913 Worse, I'm afraid. 225 00:13:50,456 --> 00:13:52,917 He wants to take control of you and bend you to his will. 226 00:13:55,169 --> 00:13:56,420 Then he's gonna lose. 227 00:13:59,381 --> 00:14:02,259 There must be something that points to where Esperanza was taken. 228 00:14:02,343 --> 00:14:05,554 I don't know. Hospital records? Or what about that auction photo? 229 00:14:05,638 --> 00:14:06,907 That mystery man was a dead end, 230 00:14:06,931 --> 00:14:09,850 but Barry did say that there were a lot of shady people at that gala, 231 00:14:09,934 --> 00:14:12,228 so I don't know. Maybe one of them might be a new lead. 232 00:14:12,311 --> 00:14:16,148 Or we could talk about 233 00:14:16,440 --> 00:14:17,983 how your husband is the Flash. 234 00:14:23,739 --> 00:14:26,242 - How did you... - Nash Wells told me. 235 00:14:26,325 --> 00:14:29,245 You're not gonna... Is this the story that you've been trying to tell? 236 00:14:30,162 --> 00:14:33,457 Allegra, Barry's identity cannot be exposed. 237 00:14:33,541 --> 00:14:34,917 No, not that. 238 00:14:38,045 --> 00:14:39,088 This. 239 00:14:40,297 --> 00:14:41,632 You've been avoiding it all day. 240 00:14:43,676 --> 00:14:44,843 It's not time for that yet. 241 00:14:46,345 --> 00:14:49,473 Well, according to this, it will be in two days. 242 00:14:49,557 --> 00:14:50,951 And call it a hunch, but I don't think 243 00:14:50,975 --> 00:14:52,575 you're planning to write it then, either. 244 00:14:59,525 --> 00:15:00,525 I ever tell you... 245 00:15:01,527 --> 00:15:03,904 why I wanted to be a reporter in the first place? 246 00:15:04,613 --> 00:15:07,116 It was because of your article about the Streak. 247 00:15:08,909 --> 00:15:09,910 [exhales sharply] 248 00:15:16,208 --> 00:15:18,752 You know, that was the first name that I ever gave to the Flash. 249 00:15:21,880 --> 00:15:23,924 Back then, I didn't even know that he was Barry. 250 00:15:24,550 --> 00:15:29,138 And back then, I was just a troubled kid in Iron Heights. 251 00:15:29,221 --> 00:15:31,015 But your article... 252 00:15:32,016 --> 00:15:34,310 It made me believe in the impossible. 253 00:15:35,519 --> 00:15:37,688 That maybe someday, I could be like you. 254 00:15:38,314 --> 00:15:41,483 Chasing stories, uncovering the truth. 255 00:15:41,567 --> 00:15:44,153 You gave me hope when I had none. 256 00:15:46,238 --> 00:15:48,157 Just like you have every day I've worked here. 257 00:15:50,242 --> 00:15:53,370 I don't know how you're gonna bring yourself to write this article. 258 00:15:53,454 --> 00:15:54,455 I... 259 00:15:55,914 --> 00:15:59,877 I just know you're never going to forgive yourself if you don't. 260 00:16:12,598 --> 00:16:13,724 What's... How did I... 261 00:16:13,974 --> 00:16:15,100 [laughter] 262 00:16:17,853 --> 00:16:19,104 [silverware clattering] 263 00:16:19,188 --> 00:16:20,540 - [Killer Frost] Mmm. - [Cisco] Mmm. 264 00:16:20,564 --> 00:16:22,983 Allen, mmm, looks like we're both back on our feet. 265 00:16:23,734 --> 00:16:27,696 Babe, I'm glad you're feeling better. Look. I made you a plate. 266 00:16:31,200 --> 00:16:32,910 [Cisco] Mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm-mmm. 267 00:16:32,993 --> 00:16:35,829 - Delicious. - I'm all about these mashed potatoes. 268 00:16:36,288 --> 00:16:38,499 I'm gonna need a second helping of these beans. 269 00:16:39,041 --> 00:16:40,584 That's both praise and a warning. 270 00:16:40,668 --> 00:16:41,794 [laughter] 271 00:16:42,670 --> 00:16:43,671 [Dibny] Uh-oh. 272 00:16:43,962 --> 00:16:45,047 [laughter continues] 273 00:16:50,344 --> 00:16:51,344 This is wrong. 274 00:16:51,345 --> 00:16:52,261 [Iris West] Mmm. 275 00:16:52,262 --> 00:16:56,183 Everyone, I've got homemade lasagna. 276 00:16:56,266 --> 00:16:57,476 [all cheering and applauding] 277 00:17:04,650 --> 00:17:06,276 - [squelching] - [breathing heavily] 278 00:17:15,327 --> 00:17:16,412 [Killer Frost] Yum. 279 00:17:17,413 --> 00:17:18,413 [Iris West] Barry? 280 00:17:20,416 --> 00:17:21,625 It's rude not to eat. 281 00:17:24,420 --> 00:17:26,755 [Barry] You're not Iris. This isn't real. 282 00:17:27,923 --> 00:17:29,049 [breathing heavily] 283 00:17:29,133 --> 00:17:30,509 I'm not gonna give in to you. 284 00:17:31,927 --> 00:17:33,637 Barry, you misjudge me. 285 00:17:34,054 --> 00:17:36,724 I'm just here to enjoy supper with good friends, 286 00:17:36,807 --> 00:17:39,893 and, perhaps, offer you a gift. 287 00:17:41,103 --> 00:17:42,938 What could you possibly offer me? 288 00:17:44,648 --> 00:17:45,649 [all] Everything. 289 00:17:51,405 --> 00:17:52,489 [breathing heavily] 290 00:17:52,865 --> 00:17:54,867 [high-pitched ringing] 291 00:18:10,883 --> 00:18:11,884 [grunts] 292 00:18:12,426 --> 00:18:13,427 [groans] 293 00:18:13,719 --> 00:18:14,719 [yells] 294 00:18:15,804 --> 00:18:16,805 [grunts] 295 00:18:18,182 --> 00:18:22,102 Barry, you can't run away from your own mind. 296 00:18:22,227 --> 00:18:24,188 At least, not without considerable pain. 297 00:18:25,314 --> 00:18:28,042 Then again, you're always trying to run away from your problems, aren't you? 298 00:18:28,066 --> 00:18:28,984 [Barry grunts] 299 00:18:28,985 --> 00:18:32,279 You've literally had a newspaper warning of your demise, 300 00:18:32,780 --> 00:18:35,157 and you've done nothing to change your fate. 301 00:18:36,617 --> 00:18:39,828 It's almost like you want to make Iris a widow. 302 00:18:40,078 --> 00:18:41,330 Shut up! 303 00:18:42,289 --> 00:18:43,290 [grunts] 304 00:18:46,210 --> 00:18:47,336 [breathing heavily] 305 00:18:56,720 --> 00:18:57,971 This isn't real. 306 00:19:05,521 --> 00:19:06,897 [Ramsey] These deaths were real. 307 00:19:19,952 --> 00:19:21,954 None of them had to die. 308 00:19:22,955 --> 00:19:26,124 Join me and you'll never have to. 309 00:19:40,973 --> 00:19:42,683 [music box playing "Hush, Little Baby"] 310 00:19:59,157 --> 00:20:00,784 - [baby fusses] - Nora. 311 00:20:04,621 --> 00:20:05,621 Hey. 312 00:20:10,002 --> 00:20:11,920 [music distorts] 313 00:20:15,299 --> 00:20:16,899 [voice trembles] Please, let me hold her. 314 00:20:17,217 --> 00:20:19,803 I know it's not real. I just... Please. I just want to pretend. 315 00:20:19,887 --> 00:20:22,556 Please. Just for a second. I just want to... 316 00:20:22,639 --> 00:20:24,182 Please. I want to hold my baby. 317 00:20:24,600 --> 00:20:26,184 That's not my choice, Barry. 318 00:20:27,269 --> 00:20:28,645 Why are you showing this to me? 319 00:20:30,147 --> 00:20:31,667 [Ramsey] I'm not showing you anything. 320 00:20:32,858 --> 00:20:35,485 All of this is coming from you. 321 00:20:35,569 --> 00:20:38,947 No, it's not. No, it's not. No, it's not. 322 00:20:39,740 --> 00:20:41,325 [Ramsey] Look deep within, Barry Allen. 323 00:20:41,950 --> 00:20:44,202 This is your mind, your visions. 324 00:20:44,953 --> 00:20:46,038 Your doubt. 325 00:20:49,333 --> 00:20:50,584 We all die without you. 326 00:20:54,838 --> 00:20:56,465 You leave me alone forever. 327 00:20:59,927 --> 00:21:03,513 Your city will burn. 328 00:21:07,225 --> 00:21:08,810 [Eobard] She's even faster than ever. 329 00:21:10,354 --> 00:21:11,270 [exhales] 330 00:21:11,271 --> 00:21:12,272 [chuckles] 331 00:21:12,522 --> 00:21:16,068 The Negative Speed Forces were too much, even for me. 332 00:21:16,151 --> 00:21:20,364 And now, Barry, everyone is dead. 333 00:21:24,451 --> 00:21:28,497 It doesn't have to be like this, Barry. Here. Let me show you. 334 00:21:35,379 --> 00:21:36,672 Accept my lifeblood, 335 00:21:36,755 --> 00:21:40,300 and you could use it to achieve so much more than I ever could. 336 00:21:57,776 --> 00:22:00,612 Become a hero beyond your wildest dreams. 337 00:22:27,139 --> 00:22:28,140 [gasps] 338 00:22:30,809 --> 00:22:35,147 The power to strike down death. Life eternal. 339 00:22:35,230 --> 00:22:38,608 The grand miracle at your command. 340 00:22:39,609 --> 00:22:42,487 Save the world and live. 341 00:22:44,197 --> 00:22:46,241 Have all you want. 342 00:22:46,700 --> 00:22:47,826 [baby fussing] 343 00:23:07,387 --> 00:23:08,764 She's so beautiful. 344 00:23:12,267 --> 00:23:13,685 [Ramsey] Embrace it, Barry. 345 00:23:15,645 --> 00:23:16,813 Just confess the truth. 346 00:23:18,690 --> 00:23:19,983 Do you have doubts? 347 00:23:21,359 --> 00:23:22,359 I do. 348 00:23:23,612 --> 00:23:25,238 It's a beautiful life, Barry. 349 00:23:26,364 --> 00:23:29,284 All you have to do is choose it. 350 00:23:38,376 --> 00:23:39,586 Choose life. 351 00:23:45,967 --> 00:23:46,968 [exhales] 352 00:23:51,765 --> 00:23:52,765 [gasps] 353 00:23:53,767 --> 00:23:56,019 [breathing shakily] 354 00:24:01,858 --> 00:24:02,858 [Nora Allen] Barry. 355 00:24:04,528 --> 00:24:05,821 You must gather your strength. 356 00:24:07,197 --> 00:24:08,198 Focus. 357 00:24:09,533 --> 00:24:10,867 Time is running out. 358 00:24:19,835 --> 00:24:21,920 [Joe] Thought you all would want to see this. 359 00:24:22,003 --> 00:24:23,003 [camera shutter clicking] 360 00:24:23,004 --> 00:24:26,842 Witnesses heard the explosion, but didn't see much else. 361 00:24:27,175 --> 00:24:30,554 There's gotta be at least half a dozen cameras covering this lot, I... 362 00:24:30,637 --> 00:24:34,307 And not one of them caught anyone entering or exiting the scene 363 00:24:34,391 --> 00:24:36,017 when this all went down. 364 00:24:36,560 --> 00:24:38,520 It's like a ghost did this. 365 00:24:39,312 --> 00:24:40,632 [indistinct police radio chatter] 366 00:24:42,190 --> 00:24:46,570 So, the guy you questioned was killed in the same lot you questioned him, 367 00:24:47,028 --> 00:24:48,613 - on the same day. - Yeah. 368 00:24:49,156 --> 00:24:50,615 Uh, it gets worse. 369 00:24:51,408 --> 00:24:53,368 This blew away from the scene. 370 00:24:53,743 --> 00:24:55,537 I thought about turning it in to the cops, 371 00:24:55,620 --> 00:24:58,540 but I only saw it 'cause there's a major UV energy coming off this thing. 372 00:24:58,623 --> 00:24:59,916 You can see that? 373 00:25:01,585 --> 00:25:04,880 Boss, this really feels like a job for your husband's friend. 374 00:25:06,339 --> 00:25:08,550 Oh, no, Kamilla knows that Barry is the Flash. 375 00:25:09,092 --> 00:25:10,092 Seriously? 376 00:25:11,344 --> 00:25:14,681 - Since when? - Last summer. Cisco used to be Vibe. 377 00:25:15,348 --> 00:25:20,353 Okay. Look, guys. I think this mystery goes a lot deeper than we thought. 378 00:25:21,062 --> 00:25:22,272 And it's a lot more dangerous. 379 00:25:23,023 --> 00:25:26,735 - So, if you guys wanna walk away... - Not a chance. 380 00:25:27,319 --> 00:25:28,612 That makes two of us. 381 00:25:30,071 --> 00:25:33,450 Well, boss, looks like Team Citizen has a new mission. 382 00:25:47,214 --> 00:25:49,925 [Nora Allen] It's okay, Barry. I'm here. 383 00:25:51,301 --> 00:25:53,386 I'm sorry it took me so long to find you. 384 00:25:54,387 --> 00:25:57,682 Ramsey's infection is stronger than anything we've ever faced. 385 00:25:58,808 --> 00:26:00,310 And it's only getting stronger. 386 00:26:00,393 --> 00:26:01,519 [Barry shudders] 387 00:26:04,022 --> 00:26:05,023 [groans] 388 00:26:08,818 --> 00:26:10,195 I think I know why. 389 00:26:13,490 --> 00:26:14,490 You feel doubt? 390 00:26:16,952 --> 00:26:17,952 I do. 391 00:26:19,287 --> 00:26:20,914 You've answered our call before. 392 00:26:21,998 --> 00:26:23,333 It's always been difficult. 393 00:26:24,542 --> 00:26:25,585 What's changed? 394 00:26:27,587 --> 00:26:28,964 I've lived more. 395 00:26:31,341 --> 00:26:35,220 I've gotten married. I've seen a future where... 396 00:26:36,972 --> 00:26:41,268 I'll have a daughter who's the best of me and Iris combined. 397 00:26:45,105 --> 00:26:48,024 Most of my life has been driven by my past, but... 398 00:26:49,067 --> 00:26:54,447 but now it finally feels like I'm living for myself. 399 00:26:57,575 --> 00:26:59,286 I don't wanna leave my family. 400 00:27:01,538 --> 00:27:02,789 Or my friends. 401 00:27:06,376 --> 00:27:07,836 I don't wanna die. 402 00:27:09,504 --> 00:27:10,505 [groans] 403 00:27:11,172 --> 00:27:12,507 I know that's selfish. 404 00:27:16,011 --> 00:27:17,762 [tearfully] I'm sorry I let you down. 405 00:27:18,471 --> 00:27:22,350 Barry, no person is immune to fear and doubt. 406 00:27:23,643 --> 00:27:25,020 No matter how brave. 407 00:27:26,062 --> 00:27:27,939 That's what makes you human, Barry. 408 00:27:29,858 --> 00:27:34,321 But the courage to move forward even in the face of overwhelming odds? 409 00:27:35,822 --> 00:27:37,198 That's what makes you a hero. 410 00:27:38,908 --> 00:27:40,535 That's what makes you the Flash. 411 00:27:44,748 --> 00:27:45,790 Thank you. 412 00:27:47,625 --> 00:27:49,002 I needed to hear that. 413 00:27:49,085 --> 00:27:50,086 [gulps] 414 00:27:52,797 --> 00:27:53,965 Don't blame yourself. 415 00:27:56,217 --> 00:27:57,344 His lies... 416 00:27:59,763 --> 00:28:02,849 they were so convincing. 417 00:28:05,101 --> 00:28:06,936 That's because he never lied. 418 00:28:10,774 --> 00:28:11,858 What do you mean? 419 00:28:14,027 --> 00:28:15,820 That's what makes Ramsey so dangerous. 420 00:28:17,238 --> 00:28:20,116 He manipulates the truth to spread his disease. 421 00:28:23,078 --> 00:28:24,078 What? So... 422 00:28:25,038 --> 00:28:30,877 So the part about his cells allowing me to save the world from Crisis... 423 00:28:32,587 --> 00:28:35,131 and still survive is true? 424 00:28:36,049 --> 00:28:37,092 Yes. 425 00:28:38,676 --> 00:28:41,846 - But that path's not for you. - Why not? 426 00:28:43,390 --> 00:28:45,016 Barry, you must understand. 427 00:28:45,100 --> 00:28:47,310 That you want me to leave behind everyone I love 428 00:28:47,394 --> 00:28:48,895 when there's a way to save me? 429 00:28:51,147 --> 00:28:52,357 [rapid beeping] 430 00:28:55,360 --> 00:28:56,486 [beeping continues] 431 00:28:56,820 --> 00:28:57,820 What is it? 432 00:28:58,071 --> 00:28:59,989 It's Barry's sleep monitor. This can't be right. 433 00:29:00,073 --> 00:29:01,116 His vitals are spiking. 434 00:29:03,243 --> 00:29:05,870 Barry, your fever is rising. You must calm down. 435 00:29:05,954 --> 00:29:07,372 Stop telling me what to do! 436 00:29:14,212 --> 00:29:16,673 - His temperature's burning up. - Why isn't he speed-healing? 437 00:29:16,756 --> 00:29:18,133 I've seen this fever before. 438 00:29:20,510 --> 00:29:23,513 He's being taken over. Right now. 439 00:29:30,645 --> 00:29:33,982 His temperature's rising. Could really use some cold powers right about now. 440 00:29:34,065 --> 00:29:36,276 No, Ramsey's infection doesn't respond to ice. 441 00:29:36,359 --> 00:29:37,819 We need to treat him medicinally. 442 00:29:38,486 --> 00:29:40,280 Inserting ten cc's of naproxen sodium. 443 00:29:48,413 --> 00:29:53,835 All my pain, all my suffering has been because of you. 444 00:29:53,918 --> 00:29:57,797 Because you would rather I be the Flash than have anything that I want. 445 00:29:57,881 --> 00:30:01,593 Barry, please. I am not denying the burden that you've carried. 446 00:30:01,676 --> 00:30:02,844 But the Speed Force has only 447 00:30:02,927 --> 00:30:05,472 ever tried to be a guide on this path that you've chosen. 448 00:30:05,555 --> 00:30:08,141 A lightning bolt shot down from the sky and struck me! 449 00:30:08,725 --> 00:30:10,310 - [squelching] - I didn't choose this! 450 00:30:10,393 --> 00:30:16,065 You decided to change my life, my family's life, my entire future. 451 00:30:17,358 --> 00:30:19,360 This was done to me. 452 00:30:20,111 --> 00:30:21,112 [beeping] 453 00:30:23,490 --> 00:30:24,490 We need help. 454 00:30:27,994 --> 00:30:29,329 Frost. 455 00:30:29,829 --> 00:30:30,830 [breathing heavily] 456 00:30:31,789 --> 00:30:32,789 [grunting] 457 00:30:34,709 --> 00:30:35,710 [whimpering] 458 00:30:36,002 --> 00:30:39,088 Frost. Frost. 459 00:30:39,839 --> 00:30:41,382 - Hey, hey. Hey. - [hyperventilating] 460 00:30:41,925 --> 00:30:43,593 Just breathe. Breathe. 461 00:30:45,553 --> 00:30:46,679 Just breathe. 462 00:30:47,680 --> 00:30:48,890 Just breathe. 463 00:30:48,973 --> 00:30:52,977 Please understand. The role you play is vital to the balance of all things. 464 00:30:53,061 --> 00:30:53,977 Oh, stop. 465 00:30:53,978 --> 00:30:57,023 There are universal forces at stake. They must be protected. 466 00:30:58,024 --> 00:30:59,609 What about the rest of us? 467 00:31:01,110 --> 00:31:05,114 She's right. There are universal forces at stake. 468 00:31:05,782 --> 00:31:08,493 It's just a pity she doesn't consider your life among them. 469 00:31:08,868 --> 00:31:12,205 Don't listen to him. He wants to possess your form no matter the cost. 470 00:31:12,830 --> 00:31:15,375 Cost? All those headstones. 471 00:31:16,626 --> 00:31:20,046 Those people are dead because of my connection to you. 472 00:31:20,547 --> 00:31:22,966 How many times do I have to suffer for you? 473 00:31:23,466 --> 00:31:25,260 When is it your turn to suffer? 474 00:31:25,343 --> 00:31:26,343 [winces] 475 00:31:29,639 --> 00:31:30,974 [breathing heavily] 476 00:31:34,352 --> 00:31:35,937 Do you even feel pain? 477 00:31:36,729 --> 00:31:40,275 No... at least not as you know it. 478 00:31:41,276 --> 00:31:42,485 How could it? 479 00:31:42,569 --> 00:31:46,281 The Speed Force isn't human. It doesn't know what it means to be alive. 480 00:31:46,364 --> 00:31:48,199 To have a family. To love. 481 00:31:48,950 --> 00:31:50,159 It only pretends. 482 00:31:50,243 --> 00:31:53,580 Ramsey's infection is twisting your heart. You have to fight it, Barry. 483 00:31:53,663 --> 00:31:56,424 - These aren't your true feelings. - What do you know about the truth? 484 00:31:56,874 --> 00:31:58,835 This isn't what you look like. 485 00:31:58,918 --> 00:32:00,878 This isn't my old bedroom. It's a trick. 486 00:32:01,838 --> 00:32:05,091 This is you manipulating me so I'll do what you want. 487 00:32:05,174 --> 00:32:07,010 That's not true. I care about you. 488 00:32:07,093 --> 00:32:08,970 All it cares about is using you. 489 00:32:09,053 --> 00:32:11,347 - Barry, you must listen to me. - No, I don't! 490 00:32:12,056 --> 00:32:13,641 You're not my mom. 491 00:32:14,309 --> 00:32:15,935 You're the reason I buried her. 492 00:32:16,644 --> 00:32:17,645 [gasps] 493 00:32:23,526 --> 00:32:24,986 - [grunts] - [groaning] 494 00:32:30,074 --> 00:32:31,074 [rattling] 495 00:32:31,492 --> 00:32:33,411 [Nora Allen] No! 496 00:32:33,494 --> 00:32:34,495 [sobbing] 497 00:32:48,009 --> 00:32:49,052 [panting] 498 00:32:49,135 --> 00:32:50,178 No. 499 00:32:53,014 --> 00:32:54,140 [muffled cries] 500 00:32:57,977 --> 00:33:01,356 The Monitor, Thawne, the Speed Force. 501 00:33:01,856 --> 00:33:03,733 For too long, others have used you. 502 00:33:04,192 --> 00:33:06,027 Take command of your life. 503 00:33:09,947 --> 00:33:10,947 Forever. 504 00:33:31,552 --> 00:33:33,096 No. I'm sorry. I have to. 505 00:33:33,179 --> 00:33:35,032 - It's the only way to survive. - [pounding on door] 506 00:33:35,056 --> 00:33:37,433 We don't have much time until he returns, Barry. Look at me. 507 00:33:37,892 --> 00:33:40,537 Accepting Ramsey's blood would save your body from the coming Crisis, 508 00:33:40,561 --> 00:33:41,854 but not your soul. 509 00:33:41,938 --> 00:33:43,815 You would lose the best of you. 510 00:33:44,399 --> 00:33:47,276 Your joy, your passion, your light... 511 00:33:47,735 --> 00:33:49,880 - the part of you that Iris loves. - [pounding on door] 512 00:33:49,904 --> 00:33:51,030 [growling nearby] 513 00:33:52,824 --> 00:33:55,368 Don't listen to it. It lies. 514 00:33:57,912 --> 00:33:59,664 Come on. Barry. 515 00:34:05,002 --> 00:34:06,129 [Nora Allen grunts] 516 00:34:09,549 --> 00:34:10,465 [groaning] 517 00:34:10,466 --> 00:34:11,968 Only you can defeat this, Barry. 518 00:34:12,510 --> 00:34:14,220 The choice is yours. 519 00:34:14,554 --> 00:34:15,680 [breathing heavily] 520 00:34:16,055 --> 00:34:17,056 [screaming] 521 00:34:23,563 --> 00:34:24,689 [beeping regularly] 522 00:34:29,819 --> 00:34:30,819 You beat it. 523 00:34:32,488 --> 00:34:36,325 Took me a while, but... yeah, I beat it. 524 00:34:36,701 --> 00:34:37,702 [chuckles] 525 00:35:04,687 --> 00:35:05,688 [sighs softly] 526 00:35:09,442 --> 00:35:11,861 "My name is Iris West-Allen, 527 00:35:12,278 --> 00:35:16,824 and I once met a young man, a superhero who I called the Streak. 528 00:35:17,533 --> 00:35:20,995 The world has come to know him as the fastest man alive. 529 00:35:21,370 --> 00:35:24,248 The Scarlet Speedster. The Flash. 530 00:35:26,751 --> 00:35:30,505 But no matter what title you choose for him, he'll always be remembered 531 00:35:30,588 --> 00:35:33,591 as the protector of our amazing city and its citizens. 532 00:35:34,342 --> 00:35:36,052 As a beacon of hope for us all. 533 00:35:37,011 --> 00:35:41,390 As the man who sacrificed himself again and again so we could live. 534 00:35:45,937 --> 00:35:47,777 [voice breaking] Today, we said goodbye to him. 535 00:35:48,523 --> 00:35:52,276 Not because he was taken, but because he gave himself willingly. 536 00:35:53,444 --> 00:35:58,407 And in the end, that's what makes him deserving of the greatest title of all." 537 00:35:59,951 --> 00:36:00,951 "Hero." 538 00:36:07,917 --> 00:36:08,918 [sniffles] 539 00:36:10,711 --> 00:36:12,046 [cell phone chimes and vibrates] 540 00:36:32,900 --> 00:36:33,901 [exhales] 541 00:36:34,735 --> 00:36:35,735 [powering up] 542 00:36:40,867 --> 00:36:41,867 [distorted zapping] 543 00:36:57,383 --> 00:36:58,384 [exhales] 544 00:37:00,303 --> 00:37:01,721 Mar Novu, 545 00:37:02,638 --> 00:37:06,100 you ran and ran across infinite Earths, and now, 546 00:37:07,101 --> 00:37:08,811 you have nowhere left to run. 547 00:37:13,190 --> 00:37:17,028 It was like... being back in prison, 548 00:37:17,612 --> 00:37:19,155 only locked up in my own mind. 549 00:37:20,406 --> 00:37:24,619 All the terror I felt, the horrible things I saw, 550 00:37:25,912 --> 00:37:27,204 they were all there, 551 00:37:28,205 --> 00:37:32,335 buried deep inside me, just waiting to come out the whole time. 552 00:37:33,252 --> 00:37:35,588 Took a lot to win. 553 00:37:36,756 --> 00:37:38,591 Everything that makes life worth living. 554 00:37:40,426 --> 00:37:41,426 Thank you. 555 00:37:43,095 --> 00:37:44,972 You deserve some of the credit. 556 00:37:45,389 --> 00:37:48,851 It takes something special to beat a sentient infection 557 00:37:48,935 --> 00:37:50,853 that not even speed-healing can cure. 558 00:37:52,897 --> 00:37:54,899 Well, it's not over yet, so let's get back to work. 559 00:37:54,982 --> 00:37:57,860 Whoa, whoa... What do you mean? What are you doing? Just get some rest. 560 00:37:58,235 --> 00:37:59,555 Iris is gonna be here any minute. 561 00:37:59,946 --> 00:38:02,657 Crisis will be here in less than 36 hours. 562 00:38:03,240 --> 00:38:04,909 We have to find Ramsey, stop him. 563 00:38:04,992 --> 00:38:06,752 Make sure there's still a world left to save. 564 00:38:10,623 --> 00:38:12,917 And away he goes. 565 00:38:16,087 --> 00:38:17,505 You wanna talk about what happened? 566 00:38:20,383 --> 00:38:21,926 I already talked about it with Caity. 567 00:38:23,844 --> 00:38:25,680 Okay. What'd she say? 568 00:38:26,681 --> 00:38:30,351 With Crisis approaching, we decided it would be best 569 00:38:30,434 --> 00:38:32,311 if she handles the medical emergencies. 570 00:38:32,812 --> 00:38:33,980 I'll take a back seat. 571 00:38:34,939 --> 00:38:35,982 And you're okay with that? 572 00:38:37,942 --> 00:38:39,527 It's what's best for the team. 573 00:38:51,372 --> 00:38:53,374 Hey. I got here as fast as I could. 574 00:38:55,209 --> 00:38:57,545 - How are you? - Oh, I'm fine. 575 00:38:58,713 --> 00:39:01,007 - Really, I'm okay. - Your husband had an infection. 576 00:39:01,340 --> 00:39:05,594 It messed with his brain quite a bit, but we handled it. 577 00:39:09,765 --> 00:39:14,020 Okay, well, just to be safe, I am not leaving you again 578 00:39:14,103 --> 00:39:15,312 for the rest of the night. 579 00:39:22,987 --> 00:39:24,238 What you working on? 580 00:39:24,530 --> 00:39:26,907 Just running some diagnostics. Little maintenance. 581 00:39:27,908 --> 00:39:30,870 Why don't you ask Cisco? We could go home, spend some time together. 582 00:39:30,953 --> 00:39:32,580 Why are you asking so many questions? 583 00:39:35,207 --> 00:39:36,208 [chuckles] 584 00:39:37,710 --> 00:39:38,626 I don't know. 585 00:39:38,627 --> 00:39:44,259 You know, sometimes the reporter brain in me has a mind of its own. 586 00:39:47,511 --> 00:39:48,512 [clears throat] 587 00:39:49,013 --> 00:39:52,183 I will let you get back to work. 588 00:40:06,739 --> 00:40:07,739 Hey, guys. 589 00:40:11,077 --> 00:40:12,244 That's not Barry. 590 00:40:25,758 --> 00:40:26,758 [whispers] Careful. 591 00:40:30,513 --> 00:40:32,973 Hey. Barry. 592 00:40:36,143 --> 00:40:37,143 Hey. 593 00:40:39,480 --> 00:40:40,480 Barr. 594 00:40:41,023 --> 00:40:42,024 [snarls] 595 00:40:45,111 --> 00:40:46,112 [chuckles] 596 00:41:05,131 --> 00:41:06,340 [footsteps thudding] 597 00:41:11,262 --> 00:41:13,222 [Ramsey] Welcome, my Blood Brother. 598 00:41:21,188 --> 00:41:23,941 I am the world's salvation... 599 00:41:24,942 --> 00:41:28,487 come to save it from all that ails it. 600 00:41:29,864 --> 00:41:34,368 Soon, the entire world will embrace... 601 00:41:34,743 --> 00:41:36,120 [squelching] 602 00:41:36,287 --> 00:41:37,621 Bloodwork!