I'm looking for a fanfic that is told from the POV of Alfred and Dick. Dick hasn't been at Wayne Manor for long and is absolutely unhappy there. He firmly believes that no one wants him there. I remember two significant moments. When he gets a room, he wants to replace a picture on the mantel with a picture of his parents. Alfred prevents this and forces him to put the old picture back. Later, we find out that it is a picture of Bruce's parents. Later on, Dick tries to leave the house and go back to the circus. He packs his things, and Alfred comes in, taking each piece of clothing out of the bag and folding it neatly. In the process, he finds Dick's picture and realizes it’s a picture of his parents. As the readers, we understand that Dick simply doesn't grasp the customs of the house, and that Alfred doesn't understand Dick because he is so different from Bruce. In the end, they cautiously begin to connect. I was convinced that the story was on AO3, but I just can't find it. If I remember correctly, it is relatively new.
Found it! It’s a part of Syl‘s Fathers and Sons on fanfiction.net. Highly recommended.
