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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Batman - All Media Types Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death Relationships: Jim Gordon & Bruce Wayne, Barbara Gordon & Jim Gordon, Barbara Gordon & Bruce Wayne Characters: Bruce Wayne, Jim Gordon (DCU), Barbara Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, Joker (DCU) Additional Tags: Batman: The Killing Joke, Bruce Wayne is Batman, Bruce Wayne-centric, Bruce Wayne Whump, Bruce Wayne Has a Bad Time, Jim Gordon-centric (DCU), Jim Gordon Kills Joker (DCU), Dead Joker (DCU), Mentioned Jason Todd, Dead Jason Todd, Hurt No Comfort, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, English Is Not The Author's First Language, Not Beta Read Summary:
Alfred appeared beside his chair, carrying a tray with coffee, a sandwich and a bottle of wine, he spoke after Bruce refused to take his gaze away from the computer. “Do not tell me that you have forgotten sir.”
Bruce stopped and looked at Alfred. He searched within his mind for anything of note this day, but he failed to remember. “Forgotten what?”
The butler raised an eyebrow as he put the bottle of wine in Bruce’s hands. “Today, mister Gordon celebrates 20 years with the GCPD, sir. It would be appropriate for you to give your congratulations.”
Bruce mumbled. “I’ll send him a letter.” Alfred stiffened and took a harsh tone to Bruce’s response. “Oh, no, no, no young sir. You have moped long enough. It would be very good for you to see a friend in person.”
Shocked at the outburst, Bruce frowned. “I can’t, Alfred. The Joker’s running around somewhere and I can’t predict what he’s about to do.” He slammed one of his hands against the table, nearly dropping the bottle held on the other. “I can’t let him walk free after killing my son.”
A.K.A.: (Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence) Bruce goes to see Jim at the wrong place and at the wrong time.













