Robin finally makes it to Jump City a week later. It wasn't easy getting away from the parents of the guy this body originally belonged to-but somehow he managed it. This body is older and taller than his original was. The hair is black-but long enough to put into a ponytail and he has striking gray eyes-but he has found that wearing a mask he could actually pass for his former self.

As he gets off the bus in Jump City-Robin finds a nearby motel and checks in. He hasn't yet thought of a way to get in touch with the Titans. Seeing if they wanted new members would be one way-but just showing up out of the blue might not be the best idea. After unpacking Robin decides to go to the park for a walk hoping it will help him think.

At the park Robin-after walking around for awhile-suddenly stops. As he looks up Raven is sitting there under a tree looking through a bird guidebook. Robin just stands there staring at Raven-it is a shock to see her with scars on her wrists and her face-even more shocking is just how pale and thin she is-even her hair is longer than normal. She isn't even wearing her uniform and robin has rarely seen her without her cloak.

Raven looks up to see a guy staring at her. "Can I help you?"

Robin notices there isn't the slightest hint of sarcasm in her voice-she sounds just as fragile as she looks. Thinking quickly he points to her book. "I was just wondering if you are into bird watching-I've been thinking about taking it up as a hobby."

"No...I'm looking for a name-for my baby. Since her father and I both have bird names-it just feels right for her to have one too."

He sits down near Raven-but not close enough to make her uncomfortable. "Why did you sound so sad when you mentioned the baby's father?"

"Haven't you heard the news lately?"

"I'm new here...I've been in a coma for quite sometime-so I really don't know what is going on anywhere."

"We were Titans-the baby's father and I. A teammate of ours was killed in a battle-something made the baby's father--controlled him somehow...that's how I got pregnant and he committed suicide after that. I know he never would have done that to me. He was my best friend and despite what happened I miss him." Raven places her hand on her stomach as she blinks back her tears. "At least a part if him is still here."

"What names are you thinking of?"

"I like Wren best. I like Penguin too...I never should have let Beast Boy drag me out to that movie. It probably isn't a good idea for a name because a villain in Gotham City goes by that."

"In a way I think it's sort of cute...you shouldn't let that bother you if you like that name."

Cyborg and Beast Boy come running up. Out of breath Beast Boy collapses onto the grass. "We've been looking all over for you Raven."

"Sorry...I just needed to get away from the tower for awhile."

Cyborg kneels beside Raven. "Just tell us next time okay." Hands Raven her communicator. "And keep this with you."

Beast Boy looks over at the guy with Raven. "Are you going to introduce us to your friend Rae?"

"Actually I don't think I mentioned my name-we kind of got caught up in our conversation. I'm Richard--I just arrived here in Jump City this afternoon."

Cyborg shakes hands with the guy-not knowing that it's really Robin. "Welcome to Jump City, Richard."

"Thanks, man."

"I'm Cyborg-the one passed out there is Beast Boy, and you've already met Raven."

Beast Boy sets up and looks at his watch. "Umm...we're supposed to have Raven at the doctor in half an hour-we really should get going."

Robin notices that Raven isn't happy about having to go to the doctor-he guesses that's probably why she left the tower in the first place. "It was nice to met all of you."

Raven looks up as Robin stands up. "It was...nice talking to you."

"Likewise, you take care."

Cyborg and Beast Boy watch Raven as the guy they just met leaves. She almost looks like she is smiling-neither of them comment on it though.

On the way back to the motel Robin passes a shop that sells stuffed animals. In the window he sees a penguin. He goes in and buys it to give to Raven for the baby the next time he sees her.

*****

Later that night at the tower Cyborg and Beast Boy set in OPS talking to Raven about earlier today.

"I'm sorry...I didn't mean to--"

Cyborg-places his hand on Raven's. "--We're not mad at you Rae-you just scared us."

"Yeah, Rae-you really don't need to be out by yourself-what if any of the villains we fight find out you have a baby on the way?"

Raven places her hands in her lap and looks down. "I didn't think about that."

"Rae, BB and I were talking earlier-we thought it would be a good idea to hire someone to come stay with you when we can't be here."

"We're just not sure who we could trust to do that."

Raven looks up at the guys. "Richard...I know we just met him today-but I really trust him."

Cyborg stares at Raven a few moments before speaking. "Are you sure about that?"

"Yes-I am." Raven stands up and yawns. "I'm getting tired-I think I'll go to bed early."

Cyborg and Beast Boy watch as Raven leaves the room. They look back at each other after she is gone. After a moment of silence-Cyborg is the first one to speak.

"I think Rae likes that guy."

"Was it just me or did he remind you of Robin?"

"Maybe he looked like him a little."

"If you ask me he acted like him too. Do you think he has a long lost twin brother or something?"

"What does that have to do with anything?"

"Or maybe it really is Robin back from the dead-we never did see him without the mask."

"Richard isn't Robin-Beast Boy. He just looks like him-that is all. Raven actually seemed almost...happy while he was there. Maybe we should give him a chance. He has to be an okay guy-Rae wouldn't trust just anyone like that."

"If he makes her happy and he wants to come here-why not? Maybe he can help Raven get over what happened."