[Strawberry Surprise]

Alfred was of course waiting in the bat cave for the family members to return, ready to check them for injuries or see if they needed anything. He smiled and returned the hug with enthusiasm. "Ah, Master Dick, good to see you've returned safely. How were things in Bludhaven?" he asked, releasing the young man to fix him with a warm smile.

"Are you hungry? I can prepare whatever you feel like having for breakfast. Or perhaps you'd prefer a warm bubble bath and a rest?" he questioned, wanting to do whatever would make the boy happy.

Bruce was driving back towards home with Tim in the batmobile after a fairly uneventful night with some petty local gang members that were easily taken care of. He drove into one of the batcave's secret entrances and soon parked the car and got out. Bruce stretched and yawned, glad to be finished work for the day.

Tim stepped out of the black car and noticed his older brother's bike parked in the cave. "Looks like Dick made it back before us" he commented with a smile "Glad he made it home". His stomach growled softly, making Tim let out a sheepish laugh "Heh, guess I'm hungry"


"A night of patrolling in the cold air will do that" Bruce replied with a smile, patting Tim's shoulder briefly as he walked past him towards the showers. "Let's get changed and have some breakfast. And check in with Dick"