Dick - 30

Jason - 28

Kaden - 5

Papa

"I'm a plane! Weeee! Ahaha!" Kaden laughed as Dick ran around the open field with Kaden held up above his head, the little boy's arms outstretched. Dick laughed carried the boy, Kaden's laughter downright infectious. Dick had the day off from work, so he opted to spend it with his husband and his son. Unfortunately, Jason had "business" to attend to. Dick would be the first to admit that he didn't care for Jason's work as The Red Hood, but nor could he argue with the results. He had the gangs under his control and through his and Bruce's combined efforts, crime in Gotham was at a record low.

"You're flying!" Dick called with a laugh, tossing Kaden in the air and catching him. Kaden laughed even more, then reached down for a hug from his papa. Dick smiled brightly and hugged the boy to his chest, until he started to squirm a bit, signifying that the moment had passed. Dick put the boy down and ruffled his hair, Kaden smiling up at him with a toothy grin, eyes gleaming.

"C'mon papa, let's go play on the swing!" Kaden called cheerily. Dick laughed as the little boy tugged him across the playground to the swing set, jumping into the nearest swing.

"Push!"

"Push what?" Dick asked, moving behind the little boy.

"Please?"

"Good boy," Dick said with a smile, giving Kaden a few good pushes to get him going. Kaden laughed, his legs pumping as he started going higher. And again, the little boy's infectious laughter was getting to Dick, his own laughter ringing out alongside Kaden's. Until Kaden started to go a little too high.

"Kaden, little wing, slow down, you're...you're going a little too high," Dick called with concern, no longer pushing the swing.

"I can go higher, papa!" Kaden called. And he did...and ended up throwing himself from the swing by accident.

"Kaden!" Dick called, lurching forward and catching the boy in his arms, falling down on his back, the wind knocked clean out of him as he hit the ground. Dick groaned and blinked his eyes a bit and Kaden sat up on his papa's chest, a sad look on his face.

"I'm sorry papa. Are you okay?" he asked sadly. Dick groaned again and pushed himself into a sitting position, hugging the boy to his chest.

"Papa is okay. But you scared me. Don't do that again, okay?" Dick said sternly. The boy, crestfallen, gave a nod, unable to look at his papa. Dick melted like a puddle and a smile spread across his lips as he cupped the boy's face and made him look at him.

"It's okay, but now you know better, right?"

"Mhm."

"So," Dick began, sliding out from underneath Kaden and dusting himself off "what do you say we go get lunch? Maybe some pizza and ice cream, then go visit auntie Barbara for a little bit, then come back and play some more?" Kaden smiled brightly at the mention of his aunt Barbara and nodded eagerly.

"Okay!" Kaden chortled. Dick smiled at the boy, ruffling his hair and taking his tiny hand in his, leading him back to the car. Dick lifted the boy and helped him into his car seat, then slid into the driver's seat, making the short drive just down the street to the local pizzeria.

They ordered Kaden's favorite; bacon, pepperoni and pineapple, ate in the restaurant, and then off they went to Barbara's place, but not before stopping for some ice cream.

But when they got to Barbara's apartment, Kaden was jumping up and down in excitement, and Dick was just smiling in amusement as he knocked on the door. Minutes later, the door flew open and Kaden practically threw himself at her.

"Auntie Babs!" he chortled. Barbara laughed and hugged the little boy.

"Hey, there's my favorite little trouble-maker! C'mon in," she said, wheeling her way into the living room, Kaden and Dick right behind her.

"Sorry for the unannounced visit. I uh-"

"Don't worry about it, you're always welcome here," Barbara replied, flashing him a smile. Barbara turned on the television, tuning into one of Kaden's favorite shows. Dick sat down in an arm chair and Kaden sat in his lap. Dick smiled down at the boy and kissed his head, wrapping his arms around him.

Kaden was completely enthralled in his show while Barbara and Dick chatted away about inconsequential things. But the topics started to get a bit serious.

"Kaden, why don't you go play your games on auntie Babs' computer while papa and I talk?" Barbara asked, flashing a smile. At only five years old, the boy was able to use a computer on his own. He was a smart kid and learned fast. Kaden looked up at her and smiled, hopping out of his papa's lap.

"Okay! Thank you!" he said cheerily, bouncing into the other room. Barbara smiled at him and ruffled his hair.

"You're welcome sweetie," she replied. Once he was out of earshot, she turned to Dick and asked "so what's wrong?" Dick sighed and raked a hand through his hair; he could never hide anything from her.

"It's just...Jason's work...I-"

"Worry?" she asked, patting his knee. Dick gave a small nod.

"Yeah. I mean, vigilante work is dangerous enough, but as the Red Hood..." Dick bit his lip and looked down at the flood, his hands clenching into fists. Barbara sighed and gave him a hug.

"You're afraid of losing him again." Dick gave another nod.

"I am. I've never loved anyone as much as I love Jason, and after last week's scare..."

"He'll be okay, Dick," Barbara reassured him. Dick managed a small smile and gave a nod.

"I know. It's just-"

"Say no more. I get it," she answered, gently rubbing his shoulder. Dick chuckled a bit and gave her a hug.

"Thanks for listening. I know I can be-"

"A pain in the ass-" Barbara finished with a laugh. Dick snorted with held back laughter, but nodded nonetheless. Barbara sighed contentedly and patted his arm, their conversation returning to lighter things.

And as promised, Dick and Kaden returned to the park to play some more. That ended with both Dick and Kaden sprawled out on the grass beside one another, staring up at the sky.

"Today was fun papa. I wish we could do it more," Kaden said in a disappointed tone. Dick felt a twinge of guilt; he was at work in Bludhaven most of the days of the week so he didn't really get to spend much time with Kaden. Though the gears started turning in his head, and maybe he could do something to change that? But for now, Dick turned his head, glancing over at Kaden.

"Tell you what. Next week when I have time off, you, me, and daddy will go to the carnival. How does that sound?" Dick asked. Kaden yawned and stretched his tiny limbs, rolling over on his side; nap time was approaching.

"That sounds fun papa."

"Ready to go home and nap?" Dick asked with a small smile. Kaden yawned again, curling up against Dick's side, and shook his head.

"M'not tired. Just resting my eyes," he replied. Dick chuckled in amusement and carefully got to his feet, gingerly picking the little boy up. Kaden absently wrapped his arms around his papa's neck. Dick turned to see Jason approaching, his expression brightening. Jason smiled at him, hands jammed in his jacket pockets as he approached. He stopped before the two of them, patting Kaden's hair affectionately, then pressing a quick kiss to Dick's lips.

"Hey. Sorry I couldn't be with you guys today," Jason apologized. Dick shook his head.

"No, I get it. But we're going to the carnival next week. All three of us. Understood?" Dick more or less stated. Jason smiled and gave a nod, his arm snaking around Dick's waist and pulling him against his side.

"Sounds fun. So how was your day?" Jason asked. Dick smiled, kissing Jason's cheek.

"Why don't we go home, put Kaden down for his nap, then snuggle up on the couch and I'll tell you all about it."

"Sure thing Dickie."

Note: Just expanding on the "Jason just being a dad" prompt. :P Might do Grandpa Bruce next. Or maybe Damian. ^^