"You're right. You're nothing like Jerome. But there's another reason why you strive to be so different from him, from your family." Jeremiah paused mid-step, but didn't turn to face her. "There is one thing that you care about more than anything in the universe that you would hate to disappoint. The only thing thing that you ever cared about more than me. One thing that keeps that single flame of humanity in your soul..." She blinked as Ecco's grip tightened around her neck "Your daughter. Because she is made from you and me. She's the only innocent thing left in Gotham even in your life and you'll do anything to protect her." Note: I am not involved in the production of Gotham, and this story is not involved in the production of Gotham. No one pays me to do this. This story and the work it's based upon are fiction. I do not make any profit from the Gotham Television series nor am I associated with the production of the show. This is purely fan work and is not be taken seriously with the show or those involved in it. ©Californiagirl22. All OC's belong to me and any plotline outside of the scripted television show belong to me. I retain all right to any plot outside of the Gotham franchise as well as all original characters. Do not copy nor post my story on any site or pass it off as your own.