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Dick and Jason go undercover to stop a kidnapping ring and things get out of hand. This is a lot of fun but heed the warnings. (could have used another beta to get rid of Britishisms)

Bruce is frozen, staring down at Cass’s deathly pale face. His mind is replaying the way he’d found Jason, sprawled face-down in the ruin, unbreathing, his drying blood staining the bright yellow cape, his hair singed, his head at a strange angle. “Bruce,” Jason says again, turning to look at him. “We need to get her to the Batmobile.” She’s not dead. He can still save her. It’s not too late. Cass is injured in an explosion and it brings back unpleasant memories for both Jason and Bruce.

Jason and Damian find they have some things in common. Oh heart.

Dick and Jason break up an arms deal by stealing a minivan. Hijinks ensue. Hilarious.

Adorable slices of life with the Batfamily.

Alfred and Jason get off to a rough start when he comes to live with Bruce, but that just makes their relationship stronger. Oh my heart.

Dick asks Jason for help on a case, and they end up undercover together and things go a little differently than Jason had planned.

Alfred the cat takes a shine to Jason, giving Damian an idea. Oh heart.

Bruce's first parent-teacher conference at Dick's new school. Silly old Bat. Hee!

It begins with another Bruce, looking around his cave and asking, “So where are the kids?” Bruce has never thought about having a family before. But once the idea occurs to him, it's hard to think about anything else. AU where Batman's never had a Robin, but discovers his kids via the multiverse and brings versions of them home. I enjoyed this.

When Jason Todd died, Bruce Wayne had a hard time letting go or dealing with any reminders of his son. When Jason Todd came back, what he needed to know was how much he had mattered. Fortunately, these things overlapped. Or, the story in which Jason listens to some voicemails for a dead boy— the boy who was him. GROSS SOBBING.

Instead of training him to kill, Talia brings Jason home after his dip in the Lazarus Pit. Everyone handles it better that way. Oh my heart. This is absolutely the kind of homecoming Jason deserved.

The revelation that Aziraphale might have been in love with him for thousands of years is surprising. The fact that literal books have been written on the subject comes as even more of a shock. Hee! Taking mutually oblivious pining the really long way around.

Alfred finally gets the full story of what happened in Ethiopia - and after - out of Jason. GROSS SOBBING.

Bruce takes care of Jason. Jason takes care of Bruce. *sniffle*

The Batfam comes together to celebrate Steph and Jason's birthdays. Oh heart.

The one where Bruce and Jason watch the Scarlet Pimpernel and fence at Christmas.

Egg size can make a huge difference in the flavor and texture of egg dishes. Check out the egg size conversion chart and tips from the Incredible Egg.

Dick breaks up a mugging and realizes there's something familiar about the homeless kid who didn't really need saving. Oh my heart. *sobs* The fact that he doesn't recognize him at first feels both true and extra heartbreaking.

Carol has many names in many places. Nicely done.

Two-part series including the one where Steph finds Jason (and Cass) on the street and the one where Bruce tracks down Steph's daughter. GROSS SOBBING.

Jason's first Father's Day with Bruce and Alfred goes even better than he'd hoped. *sobs* and a brief post-UTRH sequel.

Jason comes back to Gotham after taking time to find himself. Bruce is thrilled to get his son back a second - and happier - time. Oh my heart. #i'm not crying it's just raining on my face

Bruce takes the kids on a night hike to do some stargazing. Hijinks ensue. Oh heart.I love that they act like a *family* here, not just an affiliated coalition of vigilantes.

Damian's being bullied. Tim takes care of it. ♥ Tim and Damian finding some detente pleases me tremendously.

Damian hates using crutches. Bruce has a solution. Bruce gives Damian a piggyback ride. Oh my heart.

Jason is sick and he just wants to go home - someplace new he's built for himself, and Bruce will just have to deal. This is lovely.

The one where the Batboys take care of each other, reluctantly at first, but with a slow thawing. Oh heart.

Bruce and Steph have a time travel adventure and do some bonding in adversity. *sobs*

Jason intends to visit Alfred at the Manor on Halloween and finds Bruce at the door instead. Reconciliation ensues. Oh my heart. #i'm not crying you're crying