I don't own Batman TAS characters.
It was a good day for Jonathan Crane. He and Jervis Tetch stepped out of Arkham Asylum. It was also his birthday. The other reason for Jonathan's smile? He was far from Lyle Bolton. The man always tormenting Gotham City's villains.
Jonathan looked back before he scowled. Memories haunted him. Memories of Lyle chaining Jonathan to a bed. Memories of Lyle scowling and causing Jonathan to tremble uncontrollably.
Jervis smiled and placed a hand on Jonathan's shoulder. ''Never look back. You should look forward,'' he said. Jervis viewed Jonathan turning to him.
He continued to smile. His eyes remained on Jonathan prior to the latter's new happy expression. He looked ahead after Jonathan nodded. ''That's the spirit!''
Jervis eventually walked to a small store. He glanced at Jonathan. ''Close your eyes.'' Jervis moved one finger from side to side. ''Zero peeking.'' He watched as Jonathan obeyed. He entered the store.
A few minutes later, Jervis returned with a small cake. There were a match and a candle on the cake lid. Along with a plastic knife.
After balancing the cake on his arm and placing his hand on Jonathan's shoulder, Jervis took him to one alley. He and Jonathan entered the alley. They sat across from one another. Jervis placed the cake between them. He used the match to light the candle. He focused on Jonathan another time. ''You may open your eyes,'' he said.
Jonathan obeyed again. His eyes settled on the cake with the candle and knife. They widened for a few seconds.
''HAPPY BIRTHDAY!'' Jervis shouted as he smiled again.
A new smile materialized on Jonathan's face. ''Thanks,'' he said in a sincere tone.
''Make a wish.''
Jonathan never said anything for a few seconds. After blowing out the candle, he smiled again.
Jervis took the knife and began to split the cake into a few slices. He took a slice and ate a bit of it. Jervis watched as Jonathan imitated him. He was more than happy to view another smile while Jonathan enjoyed eating his birthday cake. Curious, he tilted his head to one side. ''What was your birthday wish?'' he asked.
Jonathan's smile remained while he shook a finger from side to side. ''The wish won't occur if I reveal anything,'' he said.
''I see,'' Jervis said with a thoughtful expression.