Jason had been watching the little punk for months before taking him in, and he couldn’t believe how quickly the runt had grown on him. Despite himself, he had begun to care for the kid in a way that he hadn’t thought possible.

He was exhausted. Ever since taking in the punk who had been wreaking havoc on Gotham's streets, his life had been uprooted. He was tired, frustrated, and yet... surprisingly, strangely content.