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Chapter 7 THE END

BatCat/Brucelina - Batman the dark knight rises

"We have a reservation for four under Matthews," Bruce says to the host.

After a quick glance at his book the host smiles and ushers them to their table. Bruce carries the baby carrier and Selina holds Thomas' hand.

`They settle themselves at the table and Bruce takes Helena out of the carrier, holding her in his arms as she looks around with wide eyes.

"You know she's fine in the carrier," Selina quips with a knowing smile as she helps Thomas settle into his chair.

Bruce rolls his eyes at her.

"Mommy's silly, isn't she Thomas?"

Thomas giggles and nods and Selina mock glares at him, which just causes him to giggle more.

When the waiter comes, Selina orders drinks with long complicated names. He trusts her judgement.

"Daddy?"

"Yes Thomas?"

"Can we go see the water after?"

"I don't know buddy. Why don't you ask Mommy?"

"Mommy," he says, turning to her with puppy dog eyes. Bruce stifles a laugh at the way her face softens. Who would have thought the gun wielding, ass kicking, cat suit wearing woman could melt like that with a simple look from a four year old.

"We can after we're done here."

Bruce smirks at her but Selina just rolls her eyes at him. He's about to say something when he sees him.

Alfred.

Sitting there, reading a newspaper with a drink in front of him is Alfred. Bruce feels his eyes stinging at the sight of his old butler. He wants to call out, to rush to him and tell him all that he never had the chance to say. But he holds back.

At that moment Alfred looks up, around the cafe, and Bruce sees the way his eyes well when they see him.

"Daddy, do you think that we could get a toy boat and sail it on the water?" Thomas pipes from beside him, breaking the moment he had with Alfred.

"Sure buddy. We'll even get one for Helena," he grins.

Selina opens her mouth to say something but Bruce shakes his head, then he subtly nods toward Alfred.

He's is surprised to see Selina's eyes well up at the sight of the old man, but he is pleased nonetheless. Alfred gets up and for a moment he wonders if it will play out like his fantasy, with him leaving without a word. Bruce is relieved when instead Alfred approaches the table.

Selina gently takes Helena from him and Bruce rises as well.

They stare at each other a few moments and Bruce opens his mouth to speak.

"I'm sorry-"

Alfred pulls him into a tight hug. Bruce feels his eyes well up at the gesture and he squeezes back firmly. He truly missed Alfred in the years he had been gone.

"Daddy, why are you crying? Are you sad?" Thomas asks worriedly. If his Daddy is crying, something must be awfully wrong.

"I'm happy bud. Really, really happy." Bruce answers with a smile.

"Like when Helena was born."

"Exactly."

"And who might this be Master Wayne?" Alfred asks with wet eyes and a smile.

"Why don't you introduce yourself bud?" Bruce suggests.

Thomas scrambled from his seat to stand in front of Alfred.

"My name is Thomas Alfred Wayne," he states proudly, sticking out his hand.

Alfred's smiles widely before shaking his hand. "Nice to meet you Mister Wayne. I'm Alfred Pennyworth."

"But that's my in between name!" Thomas says with wide eyes.

"Exactly," Bruce pipes up. "Your first name is my father's name. And your middle name for the man who was like a father to me."

Alfred is about to say something when Selina speaks up.

"Enough of this, Alfred, pull up a chair. We'd love it if you'd join us."

"Of course Mrs. Wayne."

He pulls up a chair and sits between Selina and Bruce.

Thomas begins to assault Alfred with questions as Selina pulls a face at Helena making her giggle. Looking around the table, for the first time since that horrible night in that alleyway all those years ago, Bruce feels like his family is complete.

THE END

-FAMILY WAYNE-