Bruce stands by the window over looking the rustic patio that lies on the ground beneath. The sky has transformed from the beautiful clear blue sky to a dark gray sky, which precludes rain. And they do need it, this summer it has been a bit of a dry spell. Wow summer already Bruce thinks. It seems like yesterday he and Selina were escaping Gothem to their beautiful cottage home on the outskirts of Florence. But its not yesterday it's been a little over 6 months since that fateful winter. 6 months since he has seen his boy hood home. 6 months since he put on the mask and took to the streets to protect his beloved city. But to be honest he doesn't miss it, it's a refreshing change.
He saw Alfred a couple days ago, everything worked out just like he planned. They sat across from each other. No words exchanged, just like Alfred planned, and they both knew. They knew everything was going to be fine.
It's been strange without Alfred with him. Alfred had been there ever since Bruce could remember. The only times they had not been together were when Bruce had been gone for those 7 years, and of course the months after Alfred quit trying to get Bruce to stop being Batman. It is so strange for Bruce not to confined in Alfred in what is going on in his life. And that strange and peculiar feeling is what got Bruce to sit down and write the letter.
Bruce turns from the window and walks across the room, which has now become his personal study, to the desk that is on the opposite wall. He sits down in his chair, pulls out a pen and paper, and begins to write.
Dear Alfred,
Its me Bruce. I know that you saw me at the café a couple days ago. After seeing you I thought that you should know about what's going on in my life. I don't know is you could tell, but I was with Selina when I saw you. We're together. Its going really great. She's great. She is funny, and smart, stubborn, frustrating, beautiful. And I wouldn't have her any other way. When we're together everything is easy and we can just sit and talk for hours, she's amazing. Look I can't even write about here and not smile. I'm happy Alfred. I didn't think that I could feel this way about someone else after losing Rachel. But I am, I do. Its only been 6 months but I think I love her. Yea I love her. I love Selina Kyle. There it is out in the open for the whole world to see.
I hope things are good for you. Its so strange without you around bugging me (kidding). I hope you get to do all the traveling that you wanted. In fact I hope that you get to do everything you wanted. You deserve a break. I mean you've been looking after me for like what 37 years now? I think a break is very well deserved. But most of all I hope your happy. I miss you, more than I thought I would. But I'm good, I'm happy. I hope you are too.
With love,
Bruce