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The Season 5 finale may have revealed what they fought about: Nora. 1 / 19

If Thawne was genuine about his affections, the decision to save Barry would make sense. 2 / 19

If Thawne died in Barry's stead, Barry could return home to Iris and start a family. 3 / 19

By taking Barry's place, Thawne would almost ensure Nora's existence. 4 / 19

If they disappear together, they are likely heading to the same place, making the swap feasible. 5 / 19

In the article, Flash chases Reverse-Flash and they both disappear. 6 / 19

If Thawne feels as strongly as he claims about Nora, he may take Barry's place. 7 / 19

Like the comic, Barry is likely destined to sacrifice himself to save the multiverse in "Crisis." 8 / 19

Thawne may regret Nora's disappearance so much that he will sacrifice himself to save Nora. 9 / 19

Naturally, Barry is furious about his daughter's demise, and Thawne may regret it as well. 10 / 19

The Flash may have just set up Reverse-Flash's demise. 11 / 19

The article reveals Flash and Reverse-Flash have a "heated argument" before they both disappear. 12 / 19

This was confirmed in the finale's stinger, where the text of this infamous article changed. 13 / 19

Thanks to his meddling, the timing of "Crisis on Infinite Earths" jumped from 2024 to 2019. 14 / 19

Nora's disappearance wasn't the only change to the timeline. 15 / 19

However, Nora disappeared because he manipulated her into creating a new timeline. 16 / 19

"In many ways, she's shown me what it's like to have a daughter," Thawne told Barry. 17 / 19

Despite his ulterior motives, he grew attached to Nora, and this attachment may be his undoing. 18 / 19

Throughout Season 5, Eobard Thawne mentored Nora West-Allen, Barry and Iris' daughter. 19 / 19