batman universe · jason todd · red hood · dc comics · pregnancy · protective · gothic · wayne manor · romance · angst
The oak doors of Wayne Manor burst open, shattering the evening's quiet. Bruce, Tim, Dick, and Damian all paused, their attention sharpening at the intrusion. She entered, her face wet with tears, ignoring the others as she moved with desperate purpose toward the staircase. Jason descended, a duffel bag slung over his shoulder, and froze when he saw her. She rushed forward and collapsed into his arms, her sobs shaking them both. He dropped the bag and caught her, holding her tight before guiding her to the nearby couch as his family watched in silent vigilance. He held her there, one hand brushing through her hair, waiting patiently for the storm inside her to pass.