There just happens to also be some life-or-death drama surrounding it during Running to Stand Still.
By this point, Barrys already had a bit of a day, though.
(Cue the first of many times Jesse L. Martin broke my heart in this episode.
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That man knows how to do a fighting back the tears face like few others.)
He needs time to process the news, and hes not the only one frazzled by the days events.
Its doing her job.
He has Cisco work on the wand he used to previously defeat the Weather Wizard.
Jay is there to help, when he isnt flirting with Caitlin (Just kiss already.
Unfortunately, it also sends Patty into the line of fire.
And if you ever saw him, you might even want to puke.
He has the two surrounded by spinning dreidels ready to explode.
(James Jesse doesnt let something like religion get in the way of a good, deadly trick.)
She opens up to the Flash in a way she hasnt to Barry about her father.
The Flash tries to warn her not to be reckless.
(Barry specifically uses that word again, just as he did as himself earlier in the episode.
But she cant give up the chase just yet.
Barry eventually takes him down, only to learn what Mardon actually has in store.
With the bombs out of the picture, Barry subdues Mardon and Jesse with ease.
Its when Patty shows up that the problems really begin.
He gives Barry the watch Joes father gave him, which he always promised hed give to his son.
And now I have, he says to Barry, cueing the holiday waterworks yet again.
Unbeknownst to Harry, working in his lab behind the glass, Barry speaks to the other Wells.
He tells him he cant continue to hate him.
But the night truly belongs to Joe and Iris, as a surprising guest appears at their doorstep.
Wally West shows up for the evening, introducing himself merely as Francines son.
The show ends with a less joyous reunion, however.
Looks like 2016 isnt going to be any easier for Barry.
