"Wake up!"

Raven's eyes shot open & she sat up quickly. "Charlotte?"

"Hi, Mommy." Charlotte waved from her seated position on Raven's legs. "It's Christmas."

"Okay." Raven tried to focus then remembered what she & Changeling did the night before. She looked down quickly but was relieved when she saw she wore his shirt. "Go wake up Chris then wait for us in Sebastian's room."

Charlotte floated off the bed & ran out. "Okay, Mommy!"

Raven waited for the door to shut before flinging the covers off. Changeling flinched & reached for the covers in his sleep. "Wake up, Changeling."

He brought his pillow to cover his naked body.

Raven snatched the pillow & hit him with it. "Wake up, Gar!"

"I don't wanna, Rae!" He whined.

"It's Christmas." She sighed.

His eyes shot open & he leapt from the bed. "It's Christmas?!"

"You're naked!" She threw out a hand & stopped him from exiting the room with her powers.

Changeling looked down. "Oh. Yeah. Thanks."

She let him go. "You get dressed & I'll get the kids."

"Deal." He went to find pajamas.

She pulled on her robe & exited the room. She found Charlotte in Sebastian's room, talking to him through the bars. "Charlotte? Why are you telling him it's Christmas? He's still asleep."

"So he'll wake up." Charlotte twisted her body from side to side.

"Let's let him sleep." Raven picked him up. "Come on. We can go wake up some people before going to the common room."

"Yay!"

Raven shushed her.

"Yay."

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"Ready? Get set. Go!" Kid Flash waved his hand.

The kids tore the room apart looking for milk & cookies. They came back empty handed.

"I guess that means Santa was here!" He danced in place. "Check your stockings!"

The kids ran to the stockings hanging up on the windows by little plastic hooks. They ripped them down & rooted through them happily.

"I got an orange!" Christopher lifted up the fruit.

"I got chocolate coins." Melvin counted out fifteen.

"Are you guys ready for your presents?" Bumble Bee asked.

"Yes!" The kids screamed.

Raven shushed them. "Sebastian is still asleep."

"Sorry." The kids tiptoed over to the tree & started pulling out gifts.

"I want to get up in there but I'm afraid for my life." Cyborg whispered.

Nightwing chuckled. "They're libel to tear you limb from limb."

"That's what I'm afraid of."

Changeling scratched his head. "I say one of us holds them back & the rest of us get in there."

"We get between those kids & those presents & we'll def. need someone to hold them back."

Nightwing's shoulders shook but he made no noise. "We can wait them out."

"But I want my presents!" Kid Flash sulked.

"It's probably just clothes."

Kid Flash gasped. "That better not be true!"

Nightwing, Changeling & Cyborg snickered.

Bumble Bee went about making morning drinks while Shirley got started on breakfast.

"Look at them!" Rita took a picture on her phone. "I can't wait to show Cliff & Larry!"

"Look, Grandma! It's for you!" Charlotte brought a small box over.

"Thank you, sweetie!" Rita put her phone down & took the gift.

Charlotte floated up to see what was inside.

Rita opened it. "Oh it's lovely!" It was a brooch.

"It's a ladybug! Daddy says they're good luck."

"They are. If a ladybug lands on you then flies away, whichever direction it flew off in is the direction of your true love."

Charlotte giggled.

"Mom!" Changeling frowned.

"It's true!" Rita grinned.

He glared at her. "Luckily there's no ladybugs in the winter."

"Would you want it to point to Teether?" Rita winked at Charlotte.

Who nodded. "Teether's my friend. I love him."

Teether's ears turned red.

"Aww!" The women cooed.

Changeling's face cracked. He picked up Charlotte. "You don't know what love is."

"I love you." Charlotte looked up at him.

"That's different love."

"How?"

He was stumped. "Uh…"

Raven raised a brow. "How are you going to answer?"

He sweatdropped. "Don't you want to open another present?"

Charlotte stared him down before brightening. "Yes!"

"Alright! Let's find you another present!" He took her to the tree.

Everyone else laughed at him.

Bruce clapped a hand on Nightwing's back. "Can we talk?"

Nightwing could feel the ominous cloud settle over his head. "Sure."

"Where can we have privacy?"

"We can talk in the evidence room down the hall."

Bruce nodded. "Tim! Come here."

Tim sulked. "But presents-!"

"Tim!"

Tim set aside his gifts & stood up. It was clear he was calling Bruce names in his head. He stalked over with his arms crossed.

"We need to have a discussion."

Nightwing led the way down the hall to the evidence room. He shut & locked the door behind them. "What's up?"

Bruce took a seat. "Selina is pregnant."

Nightwing & Tim looked at each other before looking at him. "By who?!"

"By me!"

"No way!" Both sputtered.

Bruce glared. "Yes! We are going to have a baby."

"You with a baby?! I don't believe it!" Nightwing looked ill at ease.

Bruce gave him a look. "I wouldn't have believed you capable of raising a child but you do."

"Yeah, because I'm young! You have your personality working against you!"

Bruce's brows drew together. "There's nothing wrong with my personality!"

"Please! You couldn't handle me as a ten year old! How are you going to deal with a newborn?!"

"I can handle anything life throws at me."

"Will she even let you around her baby? She's a smart woman & knows something's off about you."

Bruce started. "Nothing's off about me! & she wouldn't dare keep me from my child!"

"If she has any sense she will…"

Bruce was passed offended. "I thought you would be happy for me! I've got my chance to start over. Be better than I was to you."

"& Jason & Tim." Nightwing bit off. "You could just start being better towards us but no, you have to start over!"

"What do you want from me?!"

"To do better! You're a grown man but you act like a two year old! It's your way or no way! A baby won't conform to your unrealistic ideals & Selina won't let you bully her or her kid! Good luck with the custody hearing!"

"Custody hearing?! There won't be any custody hearing!"

"It will when she finds out you're Batman & you've been playing with her for years!"

"She won't ever find out."

"I bet she does. & when she does, kiss your parental rights goodbye! I can't believe you thought we'd be happy about this!"

Bruce crossed his arms & looked at Tim. "Do you feel the same?"

Tim was completely uneasy. His gaze slid away & he rubbed the back of his neck. "You want things to go your way & if they don't, you spaz. Babies don't get that."

Bruce nodded once & stood. "You have spoken, I see."

Nightwing lifted his chin.

Bruce walked out.

Tim sighed. "Do you think we were too hard on him?"

"He cannot raise a baby." Nightwing blew out a breath & paced the space.

"Maybe he can change?"

"In nine months?"

Tim shrugged. "We're going to have a little brother or sister." He waited a beat. "Who's going to tell Jason?"

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"Who's ready to go outside & play?" Changeling burped then excused himself.

"Me!" Every kid raised their hand.

"Let's go get dressed!"

The kids ran out to go get dressed, Christopher, Charlotte & Calvin pulling on their mothers to help them.

"We can handle the dishes since you cooked, Nana." Changeling stood up & started stacking plates to take to the sink.

"Thank you, children." Shirley got up & walked out with Terra, Jinx, Rita & Diana.

Aqualad started stacking dishes, too. "I don't think I've ever had breakfast casserole. Nana makes the best food."

"Yup!" Cyborg ran dish water. "I think she could work at a restaurant."

"Man, I'd eat there every day!" Kid Flash started loading up the dishwasher with all the plates while Nightwing started washing down the stove & counters.

"I'd be fat as a pig."

"I'd be as big as a house!" Changeling swore.

"What about you, 'Wing? 'Wing?" Cyborg turned to the silent man that was silently attacking the counters. "Are you okay, man?"

Nightwing stopped, glared at Bruce drinking his coffee then got back to work. "I'm fine."

The guys looked at each other. Obviously something was going on but they let it go, resolving to ask him about it later when Bruce was gone.

#happyholidays

"That was the best snowball fight ever!" Timmy twirled around.

Teether threw one at his head & snickered. "Yup."

Timmy glared at him.

"No fighting!" Raven eyed both. "Come on. We're going inside."

"No!" Both whined.

"It's getting too cold & we need to start dinner."

"Yay! Food!" They raced to the tower.

"You should have just led with that." Bumble Bee told her.

"I see that." Raven muttered.

"Come along, Christopher!" Starfire called out. "We are returning to our home!"

Christopher flew into Starfire. "For food?!"

"Yes, my precious bumgorf. For the meal." She set him on her hip.

"Yes!"

Everyone went inside to take off their snow gear then split up to do different things. Nightwing hit the gym, Changeling took a nap, Kid Flash left while Cyborg & Aqualad went to the garage. Bruce, Diana & Rita retired to their respective rooms while Shirley, banned from further cooking, watched the kids play with their new toys.

The girls started cooking.

"When are we cooking Nana's baked beans?" Terra asked. The girls looked at her. "What?"

"Did you & Aqualad…?!" Jinx waved a hand.

Terra blushed.

"That's a yes! That's got to be a yes!" Bumble Bee started dancing in place.

Terra shook her head happily. "I'm a little sore."

"That'll go away. Just soak in the tub tonight."

"Okay."

"Now what about you? Did you hold up your end of the bargain?" Bumble Bee raised an eyebrow as she looked at Raven, who blushed.

"I don't see how it's any of your business." Raven said stiffly.

"I think she did." Jinx ribbed her.

"Me too! You're not slick!" Bumble Bee teased.

Raven flushed heavily. "He wasn't repulsed by me."

"I am filled with the joy for the both of you, my friends!" Starfire hugged Terra.

"Thanks!" The blonde blushed. "Now we have to focus on Argent!"

They all laughed.

#happyholidays

The doorbell rang.

Shirley was surprised to see the TV screen change to the security feed. "Someone's outside!"

"I can get it." Jinx wiped her hands on a kitchen towel & left without looking at the feed. She went downstairs & opened the door. "Merry Christmas!"

"Merry Christmas!" Thaddeus, Shayera Hol (Hawkgirl) & Alan Wellington (Green Lantern) waved back.

"Come on in! We're about done with dinner."

"How was your Christmas morning?" Shayera asked.

"A lot of fun. The kids were so amped." Jinx led the way to the elevator.

"Did Cal like his presents?" Alan wanted to know.

"He seemed into them. He liked eating his chocolate coins more though."

Alan chuckled. "Chocolate is the best."

They rode up to the highest floor while making idle chitchat then walked to the common room.

Jinx gestured to Shirley. "Nana! This is Thaddeus. Melvin's boyfriend!"

Melvin's mouth fell open & she blushed. "Jinx!"

Thaddeus turned blood red.

Jinx sauntered into the kitchen with zero regrets.

Shirley smirked at Jinx. "It's nice to meet you, young man. I'm Nana."

"Thaddeus." Thaddeus shook her hand.

"Hi, Nana." Alan got a hug in.

Shayera did, too. "Hello, Nana."

"Hello, Shayera, Alan." Shirley rocked with her hugs.

Thaddeus approached Melvin & hugged her. "Hi."

Melvin blushed. "Hi."

"I got you something." He took off his backpack & rummaged through it before lifting out a pink wrapped gift. "Here."

Melvin opened it & gasped. It was a simple chain with a locket at the end of it. "This is so beautiful! I love it!"

"Nice, Big Head!" Jinx praised.

"Go, Thad! Go, Thad! You got taste! You got taste!" Bumble Bee sang.

Melvin brought it over so they all could see it. "It's so shiny!"

"Very impressive." Raven nodded. "Did you say thank you?"

Melvin facepalmed before attacking Thaddeus in a hug. "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"

He smiled warmly. "You're welcome. I've got something for your brothers, too."

She gasped again. "That was so nice of you! You didn't have to do that!"

"It depends on what it is." Timmy crossed his arms.

"Timmy!" Raven chastised.

"I mean we'll appreciate anything you give us." He grinned sheepishly.

"I've got your present!" Melvin ignored her little brother. "It's in my room! Come with me!"

Raven started. "Take your brothers with you!"

"Raven!" Melvin whined.

"Take them."

Melvin stomped out, Thaddeus, Timmy & Teether on her heels.

"I bet she hates you now." Terra giggled.

Raven rolled her eyes.

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"Wow! These baked beans are good!" Thaddeus's eyes lit up.

"We had to plead Nana to come into the kitchen & assist us." Starfire said. "We wanted to do it correctly."

"I usually hate beans but these are so good!" He was honestly surprised.

"Thank you, Thad." Shirley smiled.

"You should get a job as a chef." Kid Flash said.

"Cooking for you is enough for me."

"I might have to move in with you. The buns from this morning were outstanding." Aqualad complimented.

"Thank you, Garth. I love making buns."

"& you can taste it!" Changeling approved. "Every bite was like a hug!"

"It really was good, Nana." Bumble Bee told her.

The others cosigned.

Shirley blushed prettily. "Thank you all."

"You're welcome!"

"Did you girls remember to write down the recipe? For my beans, I mean?"

"Yes, Nana." The girls chirped.

"Good. That way you can make them whenever you want."

"We've got to make them every day." Changeling was serious.

So was Kid Flash. "I'm on board."

"We'll be the bean eatin family." Cyborg joked.

"Beans!" Calvin yelled.

The others laughed.

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Cyborg cut into a pie. The alarm went off. He swore internally. "Every time!"

"Man, that's not fair!" Kid Flash could see turning rage onto whichever villain was making him miss dessert.

Nightwing stood up. "It's Brother Blood. Raven, you & Aqualad stay with Nana & the kids. Everyone else, suit up. Titans go!"

"I think I should stay with the kids, too." Bruce spoke up.

Nightwing glared at him for a while before turning away. "Whatever." He walked out.

Everyone noticed but didn't know what to say. So they let it go & left.

Raven & Aqualad looked at each other before staring at Bruce, who started cutting slices into the pie closest to him. "Who wants blueberry?"

#happyholidays

"Are we going to ask 'Wing why he looks at Bruce like that's the way to kill people?" Changeling wanted to know.

The foes had been defeated & everyone ate their dessert before splitting up but the guys congregated outside the gym, where Nightwing was pounding away on a bag.

"He was rough on the Iron Lung." Kid Flash admitted. "He hit that guy so hard in the chest that the only winds he could blow were at a mile per hour."

"I don't want him to turn that our way." Cyborg peeked into the room. "I say we give him a week. If he's still acting funky, we'll talk to him."

"Plus you know Starfire's not going to let him be in a bad mood. She's going to hug it out of him." Aqualad noted.

"Even better. We don't die."

"Want to play Hotel Trapper 4?" Changeling asked.

"Sure."