Mary Ellen jumped out and ran to him. She hugged him as he held his arms out for her.“Good morning – Sweetheart. You sure look good early in the m...rning. But then I knew you would. I bet that’s one of Joe Don’s shirts you’re wearing. My wife used to do that - back when we were young. Keep it up girl, let him know he has something special when he looks at you.”“I will Gramps, and thanks. I’m so happy - I dreamed of Joe and me being married last night. I love him so much.”“I know you do Baby, and. "Move it!" They stuffed the cashand jewels into bags and away they whizzed.She laughed to see the Bat signal in the sky! "A day late and adollar short," she said, purring. But she had to admit thatBatman was the Cat's Meow!When they got to the Cat's Lair, Steve really enjoyed going overher wardrobe. This was more like it! For a month she terrorizedGotham City (boy, did the streets need cleaning!).Batman vainly tried to capture her. But she had a hidden ally inRobin; they met secretly, and did. There’s no challenge in it, and there’s no honor in that. You might not get it, but your terrified little friend knows about honor. Isn’t that right Tendo Aoi.”Crimson shifted to stand in front of Aoi protecting her friend.“Oh don’t worry, we will have the last great battle, but I love to be fair. You know first hand that I keep my word.”Crimson sneered, “Yeah, but there’s always a trick isn’t there.”“Of course, but that’s as advertised, I am the Dark Trickster after all, Kristen Flint.”Kristen. "I have triedto save you as much as I can..... they have done things to me...." Myvoice trailed off as she looked at me her big beautiful eyes melting myheart."I know," she whispered, "and I know some of what they are planning to doto you." She looked at me. "OH IAN THEY ARE GOING TO CASTRATE YOU!" shewailed.I swallowed. "....yes I know...with castration bands used on animals." Iswallowed. "They are going to do it after dinner tonight." Tears startedwelling up in my eyes. "This wig.... it's.