Thanks to all readers and reviewers, you are great to keep reading every new chapter I add.
To sandra:this chapter should explain a couple, and glad the previous chapter surprised you a little :D

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The End, chapter 11

When she came out of the room to grab some coffee, Helena had found her father just outside Barbara's room.

Dinah was still in, but sound asleep in Barbara's arm. She longed to make her feel their presence, that they were here for her, so she had climbed to bed, nuzzled against Barbara's side, making sure not to crush her in any way. Helena had made sure as well, but hadn't the heart to refuse the kid. That's what she needed, and as long as she was on her good side, it was safe, no harm done.

He had taken her to the side, to the visitors' lounge, clearly unhappy. "Great he had overheard," she thought at first. Then, since she had no time to loose, she was more than ready to explain him things straight. Might as well cut contact with him right away if he was too close-minded. And damn him if it was just too hard to accept.

"You can't be serious"
"More than ever in my life, I love her, she loves me, end of the story"
"This can't be, not you and her" he glared at her, defiantly
"Her name is Barbara, you should know that, you've trained her to be your protégé, your co crime fighter"
"Yes I do and I certainly not gave her the right to own you"
"Own me? Love is not about owning a propriety! You fight villains, monsters, but you are still closed mind at gay relationships. News flash: it's not a crime!"
"It's not a crime … but it's not who you are"
"It's not for you to decide with whom I sleep, with whom I have sexualrelationships" she glared back, making sure to detach every syllabus.
"Maybe I shouldn't have taught her if I had known it'll turn out that way"
"Can't you just be happy for me? Barbara is the best thing that ever happened to me since Mum died. She took me in although she was broken, trying to recompose herself, to give herself a chance. She did, she saved us both. I'll be long dead hadn't she been around. Ever since she became my guardian, she's been my anchor to life, caring for me, protecting and guiding me. She was there where you weren't, when no one cared"
"I always cared Helena, from the moment I knew you existed, but I …"
"Yes I know you were keeping track of me from the distance, but that's not enough, that's not how a family work. I wasn't good enough so you'd return to New Gotham and be with me. Go back from where you come from, I can do good without you"
"Helena I love you, you are my only child"
"I'm your daughter when it's convenient, when you want to fulfil some kind of father impulse. You come back into my life after seven years and throw me into some golden birdcage. But I don't belong there. I belong to the clock tower, to Barbara, to Dinah, to our crime fighters' life. Just accept me for who I am, and Barbara just the same" she trailed off, fighting the tears building up in her eyes.

Turning to look down at the alley she tried to find a way to make him see. Not to reject Barbara, or herself, because of their sexual preferences. Without looking at him, she tried again, taking a deep breath.

"You loved my mother right?"
"Yes, with all my heart"
"Although she was a thief, and you a caped crime fighter. That didn't stop you from loving her, and she loving you back"
"Yes but …"
"Then tell me where is the difference between both situations? Me loving Barbara don't make me less your daughter; she loving me doesn't make her less Batgirl or Oracle. It's just a private matter, something between us. We are still Barbara and Helena. Can't you see it? She might be paralysed, she might love your daughter, she's still a wonderful woman, with her needs, her strength, her caring, her skills, and I love her for all those"

When he didn't respond, she turned around; Bruce was now sitting in the chair by the door, head in hands.
"I didn't see it that way, I'm sorry"

Crouching in front of him, she rested both hands on his knees, making him look up.
"Tell me what's bothering you"
"I couldn't protect your mother or Batgirl, I just wanted to take you away from all those dangers"
"This life might be dangerous but I won't give it up, I won't because it's who I am deep down. And giving it up would be like shooting Barbara once more, throwing away all she'd done for me all those years"
"I understand, I'm sorry I hurt so many people in the process. Can I … still be part of your life? Even a little?"
"Of course, you'll always be. You're my father, this can't change, but please no more taking my life in charge, it's complicated enough. We'll take things slowly, one step at the time. And no more trapped earrings."
"I won't I promise. When I saw you so close with Barbara, seeing you interact, I didn't think I'd get a chance to bind with you, so I used old Batman's technology to try to divide you. I shouldn't have, I didn't realise the true feelings behind"

Standing up he took her by the arm, leading her to Barbara's room.
"Now go to her, Dinah might keep her company but I'm sure you're eager to see her'

Pausing by the door, he kissed her forehead gently before opening the door and pushing her inside. Before closing the door, he glanced around the room, taking in the picture: Dinah soundly asleep in Barbara's arms. When she reached the bed, Helena sat on the chair, beside Dinah and interlaced her fingers with Dinah's as it was resting on Barbara's.

He'd head back to Europe. His place wasn't in New Gotham anymore. His protégé had done great teaching his daughter; they had proven that much by bringing Dr. Quinzel to justice six months ago. He knew there was still danger lurking in the darkness, but those three where the most efficient team he had ever seen, they'll be careful and watch over the city.

What would be more efficient than a family? As much as it scared him, Barbara Gordon and his daughter Helena Kyle were lovers, and Dinah Lance, Barbara's adopted child. A thirties couple with a teenager child. How funny. They managed to kick ass still being a normal family. He had seen the prom's invitation, no doubt they'd be there, all of them, Barbara being Helena's official date, or vice versa. Once out in the open nothing could threaten them.

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End of chapter 11, I'm dying to read your opinion on this :)