Chapter 5

"Look anytime you two are done trying to each perfect the Batstare we do have work to do."

"Ms. McAllister I thought I told you to stay out of this."

"Someone had to stop Blight Mr. Wayne, and with Batkid's absence he certainly wasn't going to do it. And I don't see you putting that costume to do it either." Jewels said becoming more angry. Couldn't he see Blight had to be stopped?

"More to the point you aren't going to stop Derek Powers. The question is why?"

Bruce Wayne took a step closer to her. She knew what he was trying to do. Had she not known everything she knew, she'd be intimidated. But she knew he was Batman.

"Stay out of this Ms. McAllister. That's all I'm going to say. Discussion closed."

"Damn it Mr. . . ." Jewels felt Dick Grayson put a hand on her shoulder. She looked up at him and knew she'd overstepped.

"Don't you dare take his side in this Grayson."

"Believe me Jewels I'm not. But he has a point, you're in over your head. And I for one happen to like this head." He said placing a kiss on her forehead for emphasis.

"Now I'm not saying we take this to Barbara. We all know Powers would just bullshit his way out of this in no time flat. What we're going to do is this. And just so we're clear I'm on my own. There is no more Catwoman. Have you got me?"

"Tell me what you're planning. Then I'll let you know if I'm willing to stay out of it."

"Well you aren't going to get very far if you don't know what's in those canisters." Bruce said to Dick.

"Can the computer figure it out?"

"Have you got a sample?"

"Right here. Plus pictures of the labels."

"Let's have a look."

"Not to interrupt your happy little reunion but may I remind the two of you of two things? First of all, I am still in the room. Secondly, I am the one who got you most of the information."

"Beautiful we know that. Okay I know that." Dick said casting a glance in Bruce's direction. "I am not willing to put you in danger."

"Grayson, I can take care of myself. I was trained by the second best detective in the world. You taught me everything I know. And he taught you." Also tossing Bruce a glance before continuing. "So there's no need to worry. Tonight was a fluke. Could have happened to you even."

"You're staying out of this end of discussion."

"Let me have a minute alone with her would you Bruce. Come on you." Dick said dragging her upstairs to the house.

"Fine." Bruce looked at them both with an odd expression on his face. He was glad to have Dick back in his life but there was still a lot they had to work out. Would they be able to? Or would Dick leave as soon as this was solved? Then there was Ms. McAllister. What did she mean to Dick? What was the nature of their relationship? All questions that needed answers. He just needed to decide if he wanted to do the digging or ask Dick himself. He waited until they had gone up the stairs completely. Then he went to the Batcomputer. Dick would just have to understand.