I wake up with a jolt.

Dick looks at me.

"The dream again Hope?"

I nod.

"Well, it's O.K. You're safe now."

He hugs me.

"I'm going to take you somewhere. You ready?"

Even though I feel slightly quizzical, I nod.

We arrive at our destination quicker than I expected.

I look out the window and a smile comes to my face.

I've been here before.

This is Bruce's place.

But why am I here?

I guess Dick picks up on my confusion.

"I thought you should properly meet Bruce, Alfred, and the others."

I feel suddenly panicked.

Others?

"They're friends too. There's no need to be shy around them."

I nod.

Dick's knocking at the door.

Alfred answers it.

"Why, you must be Miss Hope. It's a pleasure to meet you."

I smile and wave a Hello.

I like Alfred already.

He shows us in.

I look around.

I may have been here before but even with my memory it wouldn't be hard to get lost in this place.

I know how to get to Bruce's study though.

I feel like that's where I should go.

Bruce is probably there and Dick does want me to properly meet him.

It doesn't take long for me to get there.

Alfred seemed a little surprised that I knew the way.

It looks like my hunch was right.

Bruce is there...and I'm guessing these are the others that Dick mentioned.

They introduce themselves as Song* and Tim.

Dick appears in the study.

"Hey guys. You miss me?"

I smile.

I notice everyone else in the room (except Bruce) smile too.

I'm starting to think that Bruce only smiles for the cameras.

Song and Tim seem excited to see Dick.

They greet him with enthusiasm.

Bruce gives a Hello.

All I can do is wave a Hello but Dick doesn't seem to mind.

(Personally I wish I could actually talk to Dick. Maybe some day.)

Later, we're all in the living room.

Alfred put out some snacks.

(Babs was right. Alfred's cooking is the stuff of legends.)

Song and Tim are bombarding Dick with questions (that are being answered).

Bruce gets an occasional question in.

I was snacking but I'm full now.

Alfred has noticed my looking around.

"Would you like to go on a tour of the Manor with me, Miss Hope?"

I smile and nod.

I'd like that a lot.

I get up off the couch and eagerly start following Alfred.

I'm certain this is going to be great.

*see A Song in Gotham for Song's first appearance