The Psychiatrist-The Billionaire-The Crime Lord-The Insecure (A DC Fanfic)

Part 55

-Oz-

*"Well, I had to. A girl as special as you deserves it." *He took her hand and kissed it as he sat her down gently at the table.* "Do you like everything?" *He asked, his eyes glimmered when he saw her smile.* "Of course I do, Oswald.." *Oswald gave her hand a soft squeeze.* "Alex, there's a reason I asked you to join me, and it's not to ask for you back..." *Alex listened to him closely.* "Though, that would be an excellent way to end things." *Alex couldn't help but giggle at his goofy grin. His thumb stroked her hand gently. He couldn't help but think of the irony of the situation. A crime lord apologizing for killing.* "I'm so sorry, my love. For all the things that I've put you through." *He squeezed her hand a bit tighter, shutting his eyes and pulling her hand up to his mouth as he spoke.* "You didn't deserve anything I put you through. I know you needed the space from me. Fuck, Alex." *He looked at her with sincerity and guilt in his eyes.* "I never meant to hurt you. I'm sorry for everything." *He rushed out his words. He wanted to wait until after dinner, but seeing her made him change his mind.* "Forgive me here today, forgive me ten years from now, never forgive me- It doesn't change how awful I feel about hurting you." *Alex felt her chest ping with hurt and happiness. She could have cried from the feeling of being treated right. Oz saw the look on her face, he could stare all day.* "I don't know what to say, Ozzy, I-" *He cut her off.* "Then don't say anything. Let me treat you well tonight. I owe it to you." *Alex nodded shyly. Oz scrambled to his feet and gave her a kiss on her cheek.* "Even if you never speak to me again after this... At least let me spoil you tonight."*

-Natalie-

*"O-Okay.." *He helped her get to her feet.* "Really? You experienced- You looked really sick... I understand if you're not up to it." *He double-checked that she could handle it.* "I'm fine, Jonathan. I can't wait to meet her." *She smiled as she recollected herself. She turned to the direction she saw the Scarecrow come from. A cold shiver hit her spine as they walked out of the room. They made their way outside of the room she was being held in for the appointment.* "She's slowly remembering her old self." *Jonathan read through the notes, informing Natalie of anything she might need to know. She nodded, eagerly smiling. She was ready to really impress him.* "Hello, Marcelline. I've brought someone to monitor our session. Is that okay?" *His voice spoke coolly. Natalie's eyes fell on Jonathan for longer than they should have before she went back to studying their session. Marcelline's voice was low and she seemed a bit frightened.* "Okay." *She spoke quickly. Natalie took note of how patients and regular citizens seemed to be a little uncomfortable with Jonathan's presence.* "How have you been since the first time I've seen you?" *Jonathan asked, looking at her as he clicked his pen.*

-Alex-

*Alex was touched by Oz's words. It had been so long since she'd actually felt loved by him, and he hadn't just been too overbearing and controlling. But still, in the back of her mind, Alex relived her hallucinations. What if he got like that again? What if he killed Harleen or even Selena? She pulled her hand away slowly. *"Oz... this is all so great, and I can tell you really mean it... but I've been having these terrible visions of you. You abuse me, hurt me, won't leave me be... and my trust issues have only grown worse because of that. How do I know you won't become like that?"* She asked. Oswald was a bit hurt that she'd even suggest that, but Alex was one of the most insecure people he knew, she couldn't help her distrust. And he wanted to help her work through it. But before Oz could reply, Butch stepped up instead. *"Look, if you don't mind me chiming in here... and I promise you, Oswald didn't ask me to say this... Alex, you haven't watched Oswald change as much as I have. But over these past few days, he's changed more than he ever has before. He's now willing to put aside his... murderous tendencies just for your happiness. He would quite literally do anything for you. You're not going to get a better opportunity than this."* Alex gazed at Oswald. She knew she could trust Butch, and if he said Oz has changed, then he really must've changed. *"Oz... what's the limo for?"* She asked. The question caught Oswald off guard. *"Excuse me?"* Alex chuckled and held his hand. *"I want to know where we're going after this because I forgive you."*

-Jonathan-

*"I miss being free,"* Marcelline said. Jonathan arched his brow. *"And why do you miss being free? Do you miss your family, perhaps? Your house? Your dog?"* Marcelline shook her head. *"What do you mean? I've told you before, I have no family, I live alone in my apartment. What I miss about the outside is murdering the sleazy men who plague this city."* She hissed. Natalie's eyes widened. This was a worse case than she thought. She studied Jonathan, admiring how he could keep his cool under such a frustrating case. Jonathan could feel Natalie's eyes on him as he spoke to Marcelline. *"But Marcelline, you have a family. They miss you. Don't you remember? They visited you your first day here."* Marcelline scoffed. *"Those people are complete strangers. I had no idea who they were."* Jonathan turned to Natalie, giving her a look that said 'See what we have to deal with?'.*