Although Kara managed to escape the Joker's clutches again that day, she was nearly broken by his twisted schemes.
Kara had the strength to go head-to-head with Bruce, but the reason she lost to the Joker's lackeys wasn't due to physical inferiority. Her code of conduct, chaotic in nature, often clashed with Gotham's ethical boundaries, making her vulnerable in certain situations.
Thankfully, Kara had Jennifer by her side, and the Chief Justice of Gotham had acquitted her of any charges, declaring her not guilty.
Was someone covering for her?
That evening brought a mix of news. Amidst the chaos earlier in the day, while Kara pursued the Joker himself, Harvey had managed to capture one of the Joker's men.
The delay in reporting the capture stemmed from Harvey's desperate attempt to extract information about the Joker, even resorting to questionable methods. Only when Bruce arrived did he put an end to it.
Bruce, appearing as Batman, brought even more troubling news: the Joker was now targeting Rachel.
As Rachel was Harvey's girlfriend in the public eye and someone Bruce deeply cared for, the Joker would stop at nothing to use her as leverage.
Bruce had been thrown into turmoil.
He decided to surrender himself, telling Kara over the phone, "If this is what it takes to end his twisted game, I'll reveal my identity as Batman. No one else should have to die for this."
This time, Kara didn't hang up on him immediately.
Walking to the balcony as Jennifer prepared dinner in the kitchen, Kara said, "Are you sure this decision isn't just about impressing her?"
Bruce was silent on the other end.
Kara smirked. "I thought so. Well, if that's your choice, go ahead. But don't expose my identity. The Joker won't reveal it yet—it's his trump card. Without it, he'll lose his advantage. Next time, I'll make sure to finish him off."
Kara wasn't playing along with the Joker's game for lack of options. He was blackmailing her with sensitive information, but she had already devised a plan to neutralize the threat. She wouldn't let him hold this over her forever.
Jennifer called from the kitchen, "Kara, dinner's ready."
Kara glanced back and said to Bruce, "Goodbye, Bruce. And good luck. I hope you find happiness." Then, she ended the call.
Her farewell carried double meaning. If Bruce exposed his identity, their connection would be severed entirely. Kara couldn't risk being linked to him—not even as a friend.
Their paths would diverge completely, and Kara had already made peace with this outcome.
As for Jennifer, Kara had decided to convince her to return to Metropolis once the Joker was dealt with, regardless of her decision about the child. Bruce's choice of Rachel marked the end of that chapter in their lives.
Kara's focus was clear: finish the battle against the Joker and leave Gotham behind.
When Jennifer saw Kara hang up and linger silently, she asked, "Who was that?"
"Just a sales call," Kara replied. "Trying to sell me something unusual. I'm not sure I need it."
Jennifer laughed, shaking her head.
That night, Kara didn't bother with formalities, lounging in Jennifer's pajamas as they settled in. She hadn't brought much with her on this trip, leaving her possessions and even basic preparations in Metropolis behind.
The next day brought unexpected news. Harvey contacted Jennifer to inform her of an upcoming press conference about Gordon's murder and the chaos caused by the Joker.
He hinted that Batman would surrender during the event, a revelation that immediately sparked a global frenzy. Opinions were divided—some saw Batman's choice as a noble sacrifice, while others viewed it as succumbing to the Joker's threats.
Jennifer, heeding Harvey's advice, stayed home. Kara also decided to remain indoors, choosing to spend the day in quiet companionship.
As they watched the press conference on television, Harvey shocked the audience by claiming to be Batman himself.
Jennifer turned to Kara, stunned. "Was he telling the truth?"
Kara, calm as ever, replied, "Bruce is Batman. This must be part of their plan."