Patrolling the streets at night was the highlight of being a superhero for Jason. He preferred being alone to going with Terry but wouldn't dare to tell his friend so on this night he was reveling in his solitude.

He had always enjoyed being alone, especially considering how he'd grown up.

Tonight had been relatively simple and he was getting ready to go home when he spotted something he could not look away from.

Roy Harper and the woman he'd seen him in bed with a week before, locked in a devastating kiss that shook him more than it should.

He'd seen the woman at Dick's party draped all over Roy as they'd left together and he knew this woman was Lian's mother, their looks quite similar.

Jason stared at the couple, kissing unabashedly in the open and when they pulled apart he saw Roy's face and frowned. There was not a hint of happiness, or even a smile. He swallowed, feeling his stomach in knots at the sight.

Part of him wondered why he cared whether or not Roy was happy kissing someone.

Another part wondered why he cared about Roy at all. They were friends, sure. But he was friends with Terry too and didn't go out of his way to know who Terry was kissing or how happy he was.

His stomach was in knots and he looked away, taking off in a run.

There was no reason to continue watching.

Dick knew when he got home that something was up but made no comment, kissing him hello and whispering, "Tough night?"

Jason nodded, yawning. "It was quiet, but there were some things I didn't like seeing."

Dick hugged him close and kissed him again. "You're home now, right?"

Jason closed his eyes, sighing. "Yeah, I'm home."

Roy knew continuing to sleep with Chesire was a bad idea but that still didn't stop him from doing it.

The woman was a cyclone, coming in and out of his life in a whirlwind and always leaving destruction in her wake.

But it felt better to be with someone, anyone.

She seemed to realize this, but still refused to spend the night after their encounters always kissing him goodbye while he slept and appearing again after dark.

They went out very infrequently, only to get food and other times dancing. Ches loved dancing and Roy did as well, the feel of her body grinding against his always set his hormones ablaze and more than once they'd had sex in the back of clubs, her back against the dumpsters.

Two weeks passed and he was surprised with how long it took his daughter to come knocking.

He opened the door after dark, expecting to see Chesire and surprised at the disapproving glare of their daughter instead.

"Expecting someone else?" she asked, walking past him.

Roy sighed, closing the door.

He was quiet and Lian stood staring at him sadly.

"You need to stop this, Roy."

"Dad," he corrected.

She shook her head. "Roy."

He sighed, looking away.

Lian came closer and put her hand on his shoulder. "Mom's gone, I told her to leave and she did. She sends her regards and said she had a good time."

Roy pushed her off angrily. "What gives you the right to judge me? We were just…"

"FORGETTING? Using each other? You need to get away from this, Dad. This is killing you and I don't want to watch you crumble."

Her eyes were filled with tears and he sighed, running a hand along the back of his neck.

"I know I just…I know. There's nothing I can do."

She came close to him again and hugged him tightly. "Get over it, okay? I want to see you happy, please."

He laughed, his voice thick with emotion. "I thought I was."

She hugged tighter. "You're not. Obviously."

Roy threw his arms around her and squeezed. "I'm so lonely, Li. I feel invisible."

Lian pulled back, smiling through her tears. "You're not. I'm here. And you won't be alone forever. I promise. You'll find him, her, whoever. There's someone waiting for you."

Roy smiled. "Yeah, right."

She kissed him. "I promise, Roy."

He kissed her forehead. "Dad."

"I promise Dad," she whispered.

"Pinky swear?" he asked.

She laughed, grinning.

"Pinky swear."

Dana Tan and Bobby Green were married on December 5th amidst their family and friends, and had their reception at the most expensive hotel in the city, the Drake, with Bruce Wayne in attendance.

Terry hadn't wanted to come but Bruce insisted, and his mother had called to say she was going as well. His mother and Dana's had become close during the time he had dated her and he knew with his Mom there Bruce would behave.

When they got there the party had barely begun and Bruce made a show of going to congratulate the happy couple, shaking Bobby's hand and kissing Dana on the cheek, lingering a bit too long before pulling away.

Terry shook Bobby's hand and when he got to Dana he stood there awkwardly before she pulled him into a hug, whispering, "You're very lucky," and he said back, "You will be too."

They started for their table and he wasn't surprised to see his Mom sitting there but was surprised to see his little brother sitting beside her, fidgeting.

He and Bruce came over to them and he grinned, leaning in and whispering, "Hey twip, having fun?"

Matt glared at him and stuck out his tongue.

His mother smiled. "You both look very handsome."

He kissed her cheek and said, "You look great Mom."

Bruce took her hand in his and brought it to his lips. "You look beautiful, Mary."

She blushed, looking away. "Thank you Bruce."

Terry rolled his eyes at him and Bruce grinned as they sat down.

"Mom, why'd you bring Matt?"

"Well I needed a date and didn't have a sitter so…" she began.

"I'm not a baby!" Matt yelled, glaring at everyone.

"Of course not, darling. I just don't feel safe leaving you alone," Mary offered, winking at Terry.

Terry took Bruce's hand in his under the table and squeezed.

Mary looked over at Dana and Bobby who were gazing at each other lovingly, and the room erupted in tinkling glass before the two kissed.

"It's wonderful to see two people in love, isn't it?" she said wistfully.

Terry looked at Bruce, who kissed him softly. "Yeah, it is."

Matt made a gagging noise. "Ew, gross."

"You'll feel different eventually, twip," Terry said, laughing.

Matt shook his head. "No way, I don't ever want to fall in love. It's nothing but trouble."

Terry squeezed Bruce's hand again.

"We'll see, Matty. We'll see," Terry said.

THE END

Continued in Straight As An Arrow