Jesse Wells

I repeat: cake, ice cream, cake. Ice cream CAKE. Just admit you’re wrong, old man. 

ice cream is terrible and not a cake. I will fight you on this until the day I die, child.

Gonna be a pretty short fight then, OLDster. Get it? ‘Coz you’re a speedster. But old.

I repeat: cake, ice cream, cake. Ice cream CAKE. Just admit you’re wrong, old man. 

Great idea! 

What.

What.

What.

…are you serious?

[pause]

OH MY GOD, YOU’RE SERIOUS! 

Okay I don’t know if you know what squeeing means but I’m totally doing it right now so I’m just gonna go and scream into a pillow. I’ll be right back.

[muffled screaming ensues]

Right. Okay. So… Oh, Jay, of course you have my blessing. Come here. [hugs Jay hard] Why in the world would you think I wouldn’t be okay with it? You make my Dad happier than I’ve ever seen him. And you treat him right. [smiles] You’re everything I’ve always wanted for him.

…Jay? You’re not gonna propose just because you think you have to, right? Or, like, because of some weird custom on your Earth? Because if you are… [shakes her head] You have to know that my Dad takes promises very seriously. He takes marriage very seriously. 

“Of course I mean it. Your dad makes me happier than I ever thought possible. Especially after….

Don’t worry, I don’t have any ‘weird customs’ on my Earth saying I have to marry my partner in X amount of months or whatever… I’m going to propose because I do mean it, Jesse. I’ve been alive for a long time, and have dated a.. um.. a good amount of men and women, but I’ve never want to marry anyone as much as I want to marry Harrison. I’ve actually never been married, because well.. as cliche as it sounds.. I guess I’ve always just been waiting for your dad…

Good. I mean, I’m totally going to find a way to atomize you if you ever do anything to hurt my Dad --- but good.

[grins]

Oh I am so in! Anything you need to make this proposal as awesome as possible --- whenever you plan to do it --- I’m there. And Cisco too! He’d never forgive us if we left him out of this. 

[pauses; looks at Jay a little shyly]

Um... Hey, thanks. For, you know, asking my opinion. It means a lot to me that you, uh, that you care what I think. It’s just been me and my Dad for so long... I really like having you around, Jay.

[looks away; clears throat]

Pretty good?! Oh please, Dad, I had you both beat. I got so bored kicking your asses that it became a lot more entertaining watching you two argue like a married couple.

Oh, uh, hi! Nice to meet you, HR. I’m Jesse. I— Sorry, sorry. I’m not laughing at you. Well… maybe a little. It’s just sooooo weird looking at my Dad’s doppelganger. You’re so different from him. You’re so… smiley. And bouncy.

Wait.

I’m sorry. I guess that’s another thing about you that’s different from my Dad—he still finds it really hard to talk about my Mom.

Jay is really awesome but, yeah, it’s probably better to wait until my Dad gets back. I hope for your sake—and especially my Dad’s, no offense—that evil Jay gets caught soon. God, I wish all the evil speedsters would just disappear.

You… what? But you solved my Dad’s puzzle! I don’t understand. If you lied about who you are, then I can understand why Cisco doesn’t like you. You seem like a really nice guy but that is so not cool.

Dante’s dead? Oh my God. We knew Barry changed the timeline, but Cisco never said anything…  Poor Cisco… I’m going to tell my Dad to drag him back here. He could probably use a break.

What do you mea—

Woah.

“Well that is yet another difference between your father and me. He is bisexual, correct? While I am very, very much gay. Never really found an interest in women. They’re great - beautiful even - but I just never had the desire to date one.

Evil speedsters seem to be the main headache for everyone. You guys and I have Evil!Jay, the team back home is dealing with Savitar… Nobody can cut a break.

Okay, Jesse. I promise I have my reasons. I just… I wanted a place to feel useful for once. Since Malachi’s passing I’d stopped feeling like I am. My business partner - Randolf Morgan - he’s the one that solved the puzzle. He sent me over to help me out. Also! I am writing a novel and came over for ideas. I didn’t think they’d want a novelist or a man going through his half-life slump.

That might be good, yes. He’s been wrecked since I’ve come here. And can barely be in the same room as Barry. It might help to take him away from him.

You’re a novelist? That’s... really unexpected. But kinda cool. Definitely different from anything I’ve ever pictured my Dad doing. And I guess I understand that---wanting to feel useful. I mean, my Dad and Jay let me help out sometimes, but most of the time... They treat me like I’m just a kid. It’s so frustrating! So yeah, I understand. And I’ve done something really stupid because of it too. 

A facial refraction device! Can I take a look at it? My Dad has something similar in his vault, but it’s a lot more simple---it’s easy to project a wall with defined receiver points. Yours doesn’t have that. How does it limit the light overlay to your face? That’s so cool! Cisco must be freaking. I mean, if we reverse engineer it, we can totally build--- Um... sorry. I got a little excited. The technology in your world must be so advanced. Maybe someday we can visit it?

Oh, uh, hi! Nice to meet you, HR. I’m Jesse. I— Sorry, sorry. I’m not laughing at you. Well… maybe a little. It’s just sooooo weird looking at my Dad’s doppelganger. You’re so different from him. You’re so… smiley. And bouncy.

Wait.

Thanks. So, you have a husband? Or… had? Sorry, you don’t have to answer that. But, you know… my Dad? Total softie. You should see him with kids. Or with Jay—like, my Dad just melts when they’re together. It’s adorable.

Ha! Next time, try “Crisco”. He’ll love that. And don’t worry—Cisco will warm up to you eventually. I mean, you’re Harrison Wells, he won’t be able to resist talking physics and engineering with you. That’s how he and my Dad bonded. Well, that and bickering.

“Rough time”? What do you mean? Cisco seemed okay before we left. Did something happen?

That… doesn’t sound like the team I know. I mean, my Dad actually got shot when someone recognized him on Earth-1. Not telling you was really careless of them. Sorry. Um… How are you doing with it? It must suck having to stay at the lab 24/7. I mean, my Dad was fine with it because he’s basically a recluse, but you seem like an outgoing guy. And I know from experience that as cool as the lab is… It’s pretty crappy to live in.

“Had a husband. He was the light of my life. Don’t worry, miss Jesse. It’s been nine years. I would hope I could talk openly about him by now.

That’s so sweet! I will be sure to eaves-I mean, visit them sometime. See how they are, maybe meet this good Jay in person. I want to wait until I know the bad one is captured though. I’m terrified that it might end up being him instead if I visit that Jay.

I… I know nothing about physics or engineering. I can barely change a tire properly - I think that is why San Francisco dislikes me. I will try out that nickname, though.

Apparently when Barry changed the timeline - his timeline - Cisco’s brother was a casualty. He’s been wrecked the whole time I’ve been here.

Oh! Actually, no. I’m not cramped in Star Labs all the time. I actually have something to help me with that…”

I’m sorry. I guess that’s another thing about you that’s different from my Dad—he still finds it really hard to talk about my Mom.

Jay is really awesome but, yeah, it’s probably better to wait until my Dad gets back. I hope for your sake—and especially my Dad’s, no offense—that evil Jay gets caught soon. God, I wish all the evil speedsters would just disappear.

You… what? But you solved my Dad’s puzzle! I don’t understand. If you lied about who you are, then I can understand why Cisco doesn’t like you. You seem like a really nice guy but that is so not cool.

Dante’s dead? Oh my God. We knew Barry changed the timeline, but Cisco never said anything…  Poor Cisco… I’m going to tell my Dad to drag him back here. He could probably use a break.

What do you mea—

Jesse?!

I don’t care! Anything is better than this. I am not going to let your keep ruining my life. Even if it’s just memories of what you did, you’re still--- Whatever. It doesn’t matter. You’ll never understand.

[laughs helplessly]

Think about it? Why do you think I came to you? I’ve been doing nothing but think about it. I’m done. I don’t want to go back. I want to move on.