Time has never been on Barrett's side, ever since he was born two weeks late. It was always said that Barrett was merely comfortable in his mother's womb, that he didn't want to vacate where he felt secure and protected. Even at that time in his life, he might have been able to sense the truth about the outside world and the dangers that came along with it. Despite Nora's soft encouragements, her son arrived fashionably late with medical assistance and her husband Henry by her bedside. The story goes that as soon as Barrett felt the warmth of his mother's arms, those little hands never released from hers. He went on to resemble Henry the most, with their eyes mirroring images, very much like father and son. But for as close as they were, it never affected the bond he had with his mother. She was nurturing by nature and Barrett was easily a momma's boy for years to come.
The Allen's never looked out of the ordinary in their town, but sometimes that made them easy targets. They always appeared like the ideal family, with the white picket fence, and the loving parents. But looking like they fit in made them all the more visible to others and that made it easy for their neighbours to notice minuscule mistakes that proved their imperfections. Being a doctor and a middle school teacher only seemed to fuel the flames, as this made them all the more recognizable within their little community of friends. For the most part, the Allen's were able to uphold the image, but it didn't last.
Out of his mother and father, Nora was the nurturing parent who often provided her son with the encouragement needed to build his confidence. She also held valuable advice and whenever Barrett felt unsettled in a situation, Nora always had a way in reassuring him towards a calm state. Henry, however, had more of a balance. His son meant everything to him, but it never stopped him from setting boundaries to ensure that Barrett learned the skills he needed for the future. It was fair to say that they worked well together, so it was surprising when Nora filed for a divorce.
In middle school, Barrett was motivated to try new things, and eventually he became an avid Spelling Bee participant, earning several trophies in competitions. However, the last time he stepped on that stage is the moment he remembers the most. It was the nerves bubbling in his stomach as he stared at his father's face in the crowd that haunted his dreams because he knew what came next. Henry and Nora had tried to shield their son from the arguments, from the truth, but Barrett was far too clever and observant not to notice the change within their family's dynamics. If that wasn't enough evidence, the exhaustion on his parent's faces clearly demonstrated their struggle in keeping the peace. Barrett had won first place, for the first time, and he could recall his mother's encouraging words ringing in his ears when his hands grasped the metal. It was that night when they arrived home that all the pieces started to fall together, or falling apart, and Barrett watched the shadows formed on the wall of his parents arguing from the living room.
Living in two separate households, in two very different ways, found to be difficult. Barrett felt like his limbs were being grasped from various directions, taut and torn, and like he was the reason for Nora and Henry's consistent arguments even after the divorce. These tribulations affected Barrett through high school, where he struggled with finding his true identity and personality that wasn't influenced by others around him. There was usually defeat, which resembled Barrett hiding behind his comics. He was often misunderstood for being an introvert, but it was the fact that he had an internal battle that kept him from being who he wanted to be. Barrett was also known for his inability to commit to attending things, often leaving others frustrated when he would arrive late for the occasion. Since he was born, time is something he has never been able to grasp a hold of, instead it has always slipped through his fingers. Even when he would try to arrive on time, Barrett could not seem to move any faster and sometimes that struggle translated in his conversations when he couldn't find the appropriate words to verbalize his thoughts. Barrett challenged his frustrations and utilized them as strengths towards his academics, and with his newfound focus, found sudden interest in chemistry.
Eventually, his interest for chemistry expanded into forensic pathology, which seemed to compliment his morbid curiosity and sense of humor that had developed overtime. Naturally, there was an influence for him to enter the field of medicine, seeing as his father was a doctor, but Barrett was far more interested in why things happened than curing the individual from the cold. At eighteen, he made the decision to begin his education towards becoming a pathologist and moved to Boston on his own. Barrett completed his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry and went on to medical school to attain his Doctor of Medicine Degree in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Boston University, which earned him his current residency position at the hospital, working in the morgue. It is quiet, and others might think eerie, but there's never someone there to complain when Barrett arrives late -- at least not someone alive.
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Family
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father
mother
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Henry Allen. divorced. doctor. lives in new york city.
Nora Allen. divorced. teacher. lives in connecticut.
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education
undergraduate
boston university
bachelors of arts in chemistry
medical school
boston university
doctor of medicine degree in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
pathology residency program
anatomic and clinic pathology
current position at mass. general hospital '14-17
facts
ϟ growing up, barrett was a rambunctious teen, bending the rules in objection to his parents arguments that eventually led to their divorce
ϟ despite his sneaking out at night, it wasn't always to make out with someone, but sometimes he wanted to be involved in witnessing the changes in the atmosphere with his own telescope - it just happened to be after curfew
ϟ dealing with his parents divorce was never easy for barrett and it has left him a little jaded about relationships, while also struggling with commitment and opting for flings instead
ϟ even though he was always at the top of his class when it came to his intellectual ability, barrett can be a little dense in social situations and will not always know when an apology is needed. he often needs to be guided into the right direction when he goes off course, but it is always well intentioned, despite the mistakes he might make when he bottles his feelings inside
ϟ due to his struggles with accepting his feelings, barrett can sometimes react impulsively once it all starts to fizz inside him. when he is not frazzled by them, he might appear like a robot to outsiders
ϟ it is typical for him to be demonstrate some awkward traits around attractive individuals, but he is a much more affection person to those he trusts and knows well
ϟ he utilizes his sense of humor to assist in most situations, particularly with his occupation, but would drop everything in a heartbeat for his friends and family members - blood or not
ϟ terrified of heights and doesn't usually have a large appetite
ϟ enjoys his skateboard and has a large collection of shoes
ϟ both born two weeks after their due date on the same birthdate
ϟ share the same middle and last name, therefore, also the same initials
ϟ barrett shares his interest in forensic pathology and chemistry with his counterpart, while barry allen focuses more on the criminology aspect than the medical field
ϟ both were involved in spelling competitions during their childhood
ϟ there is a common interest with comics
ϟ similarities in their awkward characteristics, intelligence, and good natured ability to want the best for his loved ones, always putting them first
ϟ before barry became the flash, he was chronically late, and continued to be even with his newfound abilities. this was to remain consistent and provide less suspicion from others. the fastest man alive was always late and barrett also has the same tendency.
ϟ parents share the same names
ϟ father henry allen is a doctor
ϟ in both universes, nora and henry allen were on the verge of divorce before nora's death in the comics
