Terry
Sometimes, I think to myself, what would have happened if Dad hadn't died? I know for one that I wouldn't have been Batman, and that I would still be fighting with him. I know that I would've been grounded that moment I entered the door that night.
But what else would have happened?
I put my hand on Dad's grave, as though that would bring him back.
But it wouldn't.
What would he say to me if he knew where I was now? What would he think?
Bruce
It's been four months since I left my house. Why should I?
All of Gotham knows I'm Batman. They knew I let Terry become Batman.
Ever since it happened, I haven't talked to anyone. I haven't said a single word. Only thoughts exist now.
In front of me, there's the portrait of my parents. They're both smiling, and on the surface, it seems as though they would be proud of me.
No. They wouldn't.
I can't imagine what their words would be.
You're not our son. You failed us. I wish I was childless because that would be better than having you. I wish
For the first time, I said something.
"I'm sorry."
But nothing would make them forgive me.