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Chapter: 4

Nina and Helena arrived at the manor in record time considering the traffic they went through,

"How was shopping?" Bruce asked,

"Busy," Nina said, "Most of this stuff's for her,"

"I want my credit card back," he said, not looking amused,

"I thought you said he wouldn't notice?" Helena whispered,

"He usually doesn't," Katherine said, smirking as she walked out of the kitchen, apple in hand, "That and I reminded him to check his pockets,"

"Snitch," Nina growled, clenching her hands, Katherine stuck her tongue out and left the room. Nina sighed and handed her father the card, "I was just trying to make Helena feel welcome,"

"I know, but next time, ask," Bruce said,

"Which room is mine?" Helena asked in a small voice, nervousness obvious in her posture,

"Alfred can show you," Bruce said, gesturing to the old man,

"Oh, okay," she replied, clearly disappointed by something, and Nina knew what that was. Helena picked up her bags and started after the butler. When they left Nina turned to glare at her father,

"What was that?" she demanded,

"What was what?"

"That, just then? Handing her off to Pennyworth!" Nina exclaimed, "Damian and Katherine are already giving her the cold shoulder, she doesn't need you as well!"

"She may not be here that long. Selina will be back for her and it's better that she doesn't get attached-"

"Attached? She's a child! They're supposed to connect with their parents! Not be nervous to even talk to them!"

"It's also about what we do at night-"

"She already knows," Nina said, "Her mother is Catwoman, and her father is the world's greatest detective...she's smart and figured it out. Plus her mother taught her a few things,"

"You told her and how did you figure that out?" Bruce demanded,

"No, she told me. She had known for a while," Nina said,

"Still, her mother will come back and...and she will go back with her mother and forget all about me,"

"No she won't, not if you get to know her. Not if you make her knowing you matter. She's your daughter, she wants to spend time with you. She wants to play games and call you daddy. She wants to grow up with you in her life. I know I wanted that when I was little...she has an opportunity I wasn't allowed and you're walking away from it? You need to try father," Nina said. She had never admitted to wanting that, not to anyone but herself and now her father, but he needed a push, "Go spend time with your daughter, also make Katherine and Damian nicer to her," Nina stated, starting for the door and putting her scarf on,

"Where are you going?"

"Out, with Nick," she said,

"It's late..."

"Father, I'm trying to have a semi-acceptable social life...ya know normal people stuff,"

"Well then since you're acting like a normal person, you'll have a curfew. Ten o'clock sharp," Bruce said,

"So that I can go out as Tigress as soon as I get back?" Nina asked, "I could easily go on patrol with Nick..."

"Back by ten," he stated, narrowing his eyes,

"Sure-a-thing," she said, saluting him before she left the house heading for the car.

. . .

"Nina, Nina? Nina!" Nick called as Nina started nodding off into her burger,

"Wha-?" Nina asked, blinking sleepily at her boyfriend,

"You were about to fall face first into your dinner," he said, smiling at her,

"I'm sorry. It's been a long week, what were we talking about again?"

"We were talking about the future," Nick stated, rolling his eyes, "Mighty out there futures at that,"

"What's out there about college?"

"Oh, so now you remember what we were talking about?"

"Photographic memory remember?"

"And yet you asked me what we were talking about?"

"That has nothing to do with what we were talking about," Nina said, smiling softly at him, "Do you want to go to college?"

"I do, but I haven't been to any high school, I haven't taken SATs or got any credits, and I can't afford it. I can barely afford the apartment I'm living in,"

"Is it because you had to pay for a new microwave?" Nina asked,

"...yes," he said, frowning while looking embarrassed,

"Money is non-issue. I have a billionaire for a father,"

"I already told you, I don't want your money. I can do this on my own...eventually,"

"Nick, if I get you the money, not from my father, would you consider it?" Nina asked. He was eighteen and technically beyond a senior education-wise he could go if he wanted. All he had to do was take the right tests and the rest Bruce can take care of, "My father will have to take care of some things to get you to be none sketchy, but that's all I promise. You can go to Gotham University and in a year, I'll be there too,"

"Sketchy? Me? You make me laugh," Nick stated rolling his eyes. Nina smiled, giving him a kiss,

"Would you go if I got you the money?"

"I probably will...but how are you planning to come up with tuition money by next year without your father's help?"

"That's for me to worry about," Nina said,

"That's what I'm worried about,"

"I can't die Nick, I'll be fine," Nina reminded him,

"Are you?"

"What do you mean?"

"Are you really fine? It's obvious you haven't been sleeping well, or at all," Nina sighed,

"Yes, I know and I'm handling it. I will get some sleep. I will be alright,"

"But you aren't alright now?" Nick asked, sounding concerned,

"I nearly died for real Nick. I was a prisoner trapped in my own body for four days. I could hear everything you guys said, I could tell that you all gave up hope,"

"I didn't-" Nick started,

"You did. And that's okay. But it was scary, even for me and I don't usually admit fear. But it's something I need to handle alone," Nina said, cupping his face with her hand,

"Okay," Nick said, grabbing the hand on his face and holding it there, "You know if you want...I could sneak into the manor if you need someone to cuddle with to help you sleep,"

"I don't think my father will like that,"

"I don't hear a no,"

"Maybe,"

"So I'll sneak in after patrol tonight," Smiling Nina looked at her watch,

"Ugh, I have to go,"

"Why, it's only nine-thirty?"

"Father enforced a curfew," she said, giving him a parting kiss before leaving their favorite burger joint, yes, the one where she discovered her new ability. Turns out they had very good burgers there afterall. She had half an hour before freedom on patrol, she needed to make a few calls to get Nick's money.

A/N: Assassins trying to make an honest living and go to college! The world is ending! Ahhh! Sorry, had to add that. Next chapter next week same day. REVIEWS WELCOME!