Son of a Gangster (Gotham)

A Surprise

I haven't had much of a chance to do a lot of updating. I've been real busy with a lot of things, including being back in physical therapy, because the orthopedist said I'm still having arthritis in my right knee, and I still would like to get back to swim therapy soon. Also I've been to the emergency room twice these last couple of weeks, once was for an asthma attack and the other one was for a bee sting, I'm allergic to bees. But hopefully I'll be able to find more time for writing.

As Sofia was tucking Leo into bed, there was a loud thunder boom, which made Leo scream in alarm.

"Oh baby, there's nothing to be afraid of," Sofia said gently wrapping her arms around her son.

Leo looks up at Sofia, "You'll protect me Mommy?"

Sofia smiles and said, "Of course I will baby, because you are the person who I love the most."

"I love you too, Mommy," Leo said as he hugs Sofia.

Leo was then beginning to feel drowsy and was falling asleep, making Sofia smile. She then got up and used her phone to dial a number and after a few minutes she said, "Hello Lazlo."

Leo woke up hearing his mother's voice and was confused and curious as to whom his mother was talking to.

Sofia said in a cold frightening tone, "It's time to begin the next phase." Sofia was silent for a moment before she spoke again, "Go ahead and have fun, improvise." She then hung up.

"Who were you talking to Mommy?" Leo asked.

Sofia smiled and said, "Just someone who is going to help Mommy with her problem."

Leo was confused and unsure with what his mother said. He wasn't sure why, but he could feel that something wasn't right.

Sofia said, "Don't worry sweetie, it's going to be fine. Now come on get some sleep we have a big day ahead of us tomorrow."

"Okay Mommy. But can I please sleep with you tonight?" Leo asks sweetly. He was still scared of the loud thunder.

"Okay. As long as you go to sleep," Sofia replies.

Leo nods, "I will Mommy."

Sofia then takes Leo into her bedroom. After Sofia gets on her nightwear and gets into bed, Leo moves closer to his mother. Sofia then wraps her arms around Leo and hums a lullaby that she would sing to Leo when he was a baby, which made him fall asleep.

The next day, Leo was with Sofia as they walked out to the orphanage and were also out talking to the mayor and several other people, completely unaware that Victor Zsaz was watching them.

Then later in the day, they were at the mansion getting ready to go out again and Sofia was brushing Leo's hair and Oswald came in without either Falcone hearing him. It wasn't until after Sofia finished brushing out her son's hair and put her mirror in front of his face did she notice Oswald standing behind them.

Sofia turned around and said with a smile, "Oswald, I didn't know you were coming over."

Oswald replies, "I thought I'd surprise you."

Sofia picked up Leo in her arms and said, "I'm sorry I had to cancel our lunch yesterday. It was unavoidable. You have to let me make it up to you."

"How about now?" Oswald suggests, "I know a great restaurant that's good for kids."

Sofia puts Leo down and said, "Oh no I'm sorry but we were actually on our way out."

"Where to?" Oswald asks.

Sofia replies, "This is going to sound strange, but I can't tell you."

"It's a surprise," Leo smiles innocently.