#KEEPSAFE

[euvrays]

⋆˙⟡ FLOOR PLAN ⟡˙⋆

Floor plans are more than just architectural ideas; they are crucial devices for safety and disaster preparedness. This concept emphasizes the importance of floor designs in providing safe evacuations and timely emergency response. By providing a floor plan in every building, it can help guide the people on the legends for them to be able to know where to evacuate when they’re in a specific place.

[chrome213]

FOUND THIS LITTLE GUY THE OTHER DAY LET’S KEEP OUR BLACK CAT’S SAFE THIS HALLOWEEN

[tellieeene]

Voguish Takeaways

1. What does it mean to be a digital citizen? A digital citizen is able to navigate our digital word with accountability. Someone who is skilled enough in using internet and social media platforms to communicate, collaborate, and buy and sell things. They have profound understanding on how digital world works, its pros and cons. Being a digital citizen means that someone who uses internet regularly and effectively that follows rules and norms in order to be safe.

2. How can you observe social, ethical, and legal responsibilities in the use of technology tools and resources? We can promote social, ethical, and legal responsibility in using technology by exploring appropriate sites for learning and research purposes. If we refrain from downloading harmful viruses, malware, and spyware. By reading laws about technology use. If we avoid offensive comments and posting unnecessary things online. If we use appropriate language in interacting. By not disregarding the terms and conditions of a certain application. By these we can practice being liable in using technology.

[lucids]

Keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Create a system to check up on each other, to support each other, and to help each other survive. The most important key to winning over evil is Love. And to not play their games. We must create our own scenario and reality, and live the future we want to see.

[titi4d2]

Pengertian Pencegahan Penyakit Jantung

Manusia harus menjaga kesehatan jantung pada usia dini karena jika mengingat jantung adalah salah satu penyebab kematian bagi seluruh makhluk hidup.

Pengertian Jantung

Jantung adalah TITI4D salah satu organ yang fungsinya untuk memompa darah ke seluruh bagian tubuh manusia. Jantung adalah organ utama sistem peredaran darah dan sangan berperan penting bagi kelangsungan hidup seseorang. Jantung juga memiliki kerjaan yaitu memompa darah ke seluruh sel-sel dalam tubuh manusia.

Berikut beberapa jenis penyakit jantung:

Gagal Jantung, artinya jantung gagal bekerja maksimal dan tidak memompa darah secara optimal hingga jantung tidak mampu memenuhi kebutuhan sel orang tubuh. Ciri-ciri yang terjadi pada umumnya adalah sesak nafas, gampang lelah, mengakibatkan asma, cepat merasa kelelahan.

Infeksi pada Jantung, gangguan pada jantung ini terinfeksi oleh berbagai virus , atau bakteri. Ciri-cirinya : TITI4D meriang, demam, batuk, muncul bintik-bintik pada kulit, sesak , kelelahan.

Penyebak Sakit Jantung

Menjadi perokok pasif, hal tersebut lebih berbahaya dengan orang yang mengonsumsi rokok, berbahayanya perokok pasif adalah TITI4D udara rokok yang membawa banyak virus langsung masuk lelaui hidung dan otak hingga mengakibatkan perokok pasif mengalami sakit kepala terlebih dahulu lalu menjadi sesak nafas. Hal tersebut bisa di hindari oleh perokok pasif cara satu-satunya Cuma menghindari daerah berasap rokok dan menjalani hidup teratur dan sehat serta berolah raga.

Berikut beberapa cara mencegah penyakit jantung

Periksa rutin ke dokter

Hal ini juga bisa menjadi pencegahan penyakit jantung. Lakukan pemeriksaan rutin kesehatan jantung seara berkala.

Gaya hidup sehat atau berolah raga

Dari berolah raga kita juga bisa menghindari penyakit jantung, karena olah raga adalah salah satu aktivitas yang umum agar orang-orang dapat memaksimalkan kinerja dari jantung. Olahraga juga bisa membunuh virus-virus yang jahat di dalam tubuh, selain itu manfaat olahraga juga membarak kalori pada tubuh.

Pengelolaan Stes

Pengelolaan stres juga harus di atur pada tubuh manusia, karena jika manusia cenderung stres itu mengakibatkan muncul nya penyakit salah satunya ke daerah jantung, stres juga bisa membuat seseorang sakit jantung.

[solodenkiy-blog]

🌧️🚨 Urgent Update from Saitama, Japan! 🚨🌧️

Yesterday, Saitama Prefecture experienced an intense rainstorm, with more than 100mm of rain pouring down in just 60 minutes! The towns of Kawagoe and Higashimatsuyama have been seriously inundated, resulting in significant damage to many residences. 🏠💔

This serves as a clear indication of the drastic climate fluctuations that are currently occurring. It is imperative that we join forces globally to address these calamities! 🌍✨ Let's collaborate to establish an International Scientific Center and a Global Alert & Rescue Service. The survival of humanity hinges on these efforts! 🙌🌱

[bluejaysandblackbats]

Keepsafes

Fandom: Batman, DC Comics

Summary: AU where Martha and Thomas survive, and they adopt the batkids.

Chapters: 1/?

Characters: Bruce Wayne, Thomas Wayne, Martha Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth, Harvey Dent, Dick Grayson, Cassandra Cain, David Cain, Talia al Ghul, Damian Wayne, Jason Todd, Tim Drake

Relationships: Thomas Wayne/Martha Wayne/Alfred Pennyworth, BruHarvey, BruTalia

Additional Tags: Canon Divergent AU, Hurt/Comfort, Bruce Wayne is Not Batman, Angst, Alfred Pennyworth Knows All, Bruce Wayne Only Has One Child, Bruce Wayne is Not An Only Child, Bi Bruce Wayne

Chapter One: Faces in the Carpet

Bruce stared at the carpet, searching for faces in the patterns while Alfred spoke to the doctors. He fixated on the agonized faces, the appearance of wailing people until they were all he could see. While he drowned in a sea of suffering faces, Alfred stepped over. He could still remember how his ears rang from the gunshots, but he could hear Alfred’s even tone muffled under all the white noise. Alfred crouched in front of Bruce, pulling Bruce back to the surface. “Master Bruce, would you like to come and see your mother?” Alfred asked. Bruce’s eyes widened, and he took Alfred’s hand. “She can’t see you this way. Here, Master Bruce.” Alfred pulled a wet napkin from a pack and wiped his face before taking Bruce down the hall to his mother.

Some of the tiles in the hallway were stained, and the numbers on some of the doors were missing. Alfred stopped at the door, and Bruce looked up at him. His lips parted as he searched for a way to plead with Alfred to come with him. “It’s alright, Master Bruce… She’s expecting you,” Alfred whispered as he gently nudged Bruce. 

Bruce swallowed hard, remembering the flashing lights and the smell of gunpowder. His hands trembled as he grabbed the door handle, pulling and turning it. He shut his eyes as he entered the hospital room. “Bruce, lovey?” Martha called to him. 

“Mom,” Bruce whimpered.

“Oh, Brucie,” Martha replied. Bruce opened his eyes, looking at his mother with tears in his eyes. She patted the bed beside her. Bruce crept closer and closer to Martha’s bed as tears streamed down his face. He’d never seen his mother look anything less than perfect before. Her hair fell in frizzy ringlets framing her face as they splayed out in all directions on her pillow, her face pale and greenish, the sling and the ill-fitting hospital gown swallowed her up. Bruce sniffed as he finally reached her, and he pressed his face into her lap before releasing a heart-shattering, trembling sob. Martha let her fingers dance through his hair, pulling playfully at the ends. “Bruce, I am fine. Honestly, lovey, I am not worth all this fuss you’re making.” She said it with a softness, but Bruce knew she was much more hurt than she let on. He didn’t mean to make so much noise, but the distress he felt bubbled over, and it was too much to contain. 

He sniveled and gasped in a feeble attempt to collect himself, but it only made him sound and feel more distressed. Bruce wished that he could’ve been brave. He wished he could’ve protected Martha from any undue pain. Unfortunately, all Bruce could do was cry into her lap until he was too tired to do even that. Then, he climbed into her hospital bed and curled into her side. “Bruce?” Martha whispered. 

“I wasn’t big enough… I—.”

“I am supposed to protect you. It has never and will never be the other way around. Do you understand me, lovey? I don’t know what I would do if something happened to you,” Martha interrupted. 

Bruce didn’t reply. He couldn’t get past the thought of the gunshots. Blood seeping through his unconscious parents’ clothes. It felt wrong. And quickly, the fear and sadness turned to determination. Without another word on the subject, Bruce decided he’d become strong enough to protect his parents no matter the cost. 

When he woke up, Martha was talking to the doctors. “Why can’t you just speak plainly to me? I don’t understand,” Martha asked. 

Bruce didn’t move, but he opened one eye and met glances with Alfred. Bruce opened both eyes and mouthed for Alfred not to tell while he tried to listen to what the doctors were saying. “Well, thank you anyway. I will ask my husband when I see him,” Martha replied. After the door shut, Martha looked down at Bruce, tickling his neck before asking, “Could you make any sense of that alphabet soup? Or am I just stupid?” 

“I didn’t understand it either, Mom,” Bruce replied, “How’d you know I was awake?”

“You stopped making noise,” Martha giggled. 

“I should go and check on Master Thomas,” Alfred whispered to excuse himself. 

Bruce sat up, rubbing his eyes. “Oh, Alfred, won’t you take Bruce with you? I’m sure Thomas would love to see him. Bruce, keep your father company for a while. I’m sure he needs it. I want to try and get freshened up,” Martha lied. Bruce kissed her cheek before taking Alfred’s hand. He didn’t say anything until they were in the hallway.

“What’d the doctors say about Dad, Alfred? I know you understood what they were talking about,” Bruce whispered. 

“Master Bruce, your father will go home, but he may not fully recover… He may not be able to walk for the foreseeable future,” Alfred answered honestly, “He’ll need you to be patient and kind… without pitying him, of course.”

“Of course,” Bruce nodded, “Have you seen him?” 

“No. I haven’t yet. I suppose you’re the first person he’ll want to see,” Alfred replied, “My sincerest apologies, Master Bruce. I should have escorted you all from the theater—.” 

Bruce dropped Alfred’s hand. “Don’t be silly, Alfred. Thank you for sitting with me these past few days,” Bruce thanked him. 

“You’re always good company, Master Bruce,” Alfred whispered, “I’ll wait outside for thirty minutes… And then I’ll get you something to wear.”

“Alfred, wait—.”

Alfred reassured him, “I won’t leave a second before thirty minutes have passed. " Bruce nodded as he turned his back and headed inside. 

Thomas’ eyes were dark, he was pale, and Bruce stepped back, wanting to turn and run from the reality of the situation. His father was not as bulletproof as he imagined him. Thomas looked far too human for Bruce’s liking. He thought he could get away without Thomas knowing he was ever there, but he heard something that made him stop in his tracks. Thomas sniffed, and Bruce whipped around, watching with terror as Thomas started to cry. Bruce was speechless as he quietly approached Thomas’ hospital bed. “How can I hug you?” Bruce asked. 

It startled Thomas, and he looked into Bruce’s eyes, searching for a look of disapproval or disgust. Bruce’s eyes were trained on Thomas, but they were steady… and his little hands were wrapped around one of Thomas’ in an act of consolation. “Just be careful of the IVs, but you can hug me,” Thomas sniffed as he tried to collect himself. “Sorry.” Bruce hugged Thomas and pressed his face into the crook of Thomas’ arm. 

“I wish I was as brave as you,” Bruce whispered. Thomas tried to swallow, but his throat went dry. He sniffed as tears fell from his eyes. “It’s okay… I cried, too.”

“How’s Mom?” Thomas asked. Bruce climbed into Thomas’ hospital bed with him. 

“She’s alright… She said she’s just freshening up,” Bruce answered. The monitors beeped, and Bruce looked up at them. “How bad is it?”

“Um… Spinal injuries are tricky, Bruce. There’s a lot of swelling, but I’m pretty strong. There’s a chance I could walk again with lots of physical therapy, but I’m sure I’ll need long-term assistance—.”

“Are you hurting?” Bruce asked. 

Thomas rustled a hand through Bruce’s hair. “It’s there, and I’ll be feeling it quite a bit once the medication wears off, but—. It’s nothing for you to worry about,” Thomas whispered. 

“Not true. Being a Wayne means helping others,” Bruce replied. He’d heard Thomas say that several times at press conferences and galas. The way Bruce said it made Thomas light up for a moment, and he almost seemed like his old self. 

“That’s right, Bruce… But I’m gonna have to help myself, too—.”

“I know, but it doesn’t mean that you have to do it all by yourself. Mom says no man is an island. You’ve got to accept help when you need it,” Bruce interrupted. 

Thomas chuckled. “I can’t argue with that,” Thomas replied.

[sanjisboyfie]

hey pookie, I have question, do you do the dating things with any of the warlords, or are the specific ones that you'll do, if not it's ok, just very curiosity,pookie bear , 😜😜😜😜👟👍👍👍👍✨✨✨🥴🥴🥴

literally it doesnt matter who --- i will drag them down the smau series rabbit hole idccc. ill ltr write for anyone in the opverse - if theres enough info on them that i can work w personality wiseee. im definitely open to requests too !! like if theres a specific person i havent done that u giys wanna see, i will do it without a DOUBBTTT

(i have a kid one in my drafts rn that someone requested and im working on it LOLL)

[oduvnix-ts4]

💌SEND&RECEIVE VALENTINES MOD💌

We all love the wonderful holiday of Valentine's Day. And, of course, one of its main traditions is to create and send valentines filled with declarations of love!

   So why not bring this cute tradition to our favorite life simulator as well? For this purpose SonozakiSisters made a mod for sending and receiving valentines, in the creation of which I took part!

    Now more about how this mod works and what is included in it.

𝟙. Holiday Tradition

   You can only give and receive valentines on a day with an active 'Send a valentine' holiday tradition.

   This tradition is added to Love Day by default, but you can assign it additionally to any other day by creating a holiday.

 𝟚. Sending a Valentine

   On this day, your sims can give valentines in a variety of ways:

   ♡ Giving a love letter in person

   If your sim has a loved one and they are already in a relationship, starting from the teenage years, they will be able to please their partner and give a valentine in person: 'Romance' ⇢ 'Affection' ⇢ 'Gift a valentine'

   ♡ A secret valentine to a school locker

   The teens you go to an active school with will be able to discreetly put a valentine in 'the one' character's locker. 

   To do this, click on any school locker (other than their own, it would be weird to throw a valentine in their own locker):

'Send valentine' ⇢ 'Select the sim it is intended for (only familiar NPCs of your sim will be listed)' ⇢ 'Choose which valentine you'd like to send'

   This interaction is as follows:

   Also, this feature can be used not only by high school students, but also by children if you have Zerbu's Go to School mod. Simply place the school lockers on the junior high school lot!

   ♡ Valentine by mail

   Any sim, starting as a child, can send a valentine to their favorite character by mail.

   To do this, at the mailbox on the home station, press:

'Send valentine' ⇢ 'Select the sim it is intended for (only familiar NPCs of your sim will be listed)' ⇢ 'Choose which valentine you'd like to send'

𝟛. Receiving a Valentine

   Whether your sim sent a valentine or not, he or she may receive various valentines from other sims throughout the day. 

   In the case of an active school day, this can happen at every school break and after school (so stay for 30-40 minutes at school in case someone does decide to!).

   In the case of a rabbit hole, notification of valentines given will come when you return home from school. Also, all sims may receive belated valentines in the evening.

   The choice of sims sending valentines is far from random, a valentine should be expected from:

♡ a partner

♡ a sim with a feeling of love

♡ a sim who appreciates the attractiveness of your Sim

♡ a good friend (in this case the valentine will be friendly).

   But there is also a small chance of getting a valentine from a random sim, so it all depends on the god of randomness!

   This mod takes into account not only the basic behavior of the game, but also First Impressions by Lumpinou and First Love by LittleMsSam. Additionally, if you have Dynamic Teen Life by Adeepindigo installed, your teen's popularity status will affect the likelihood of receiving a valentine.

   Also, every valentine goes into your sim's inventory. You can transfer them to an inventory that is convenient for you, such as a keepsafe box.

   Sims can react differently to a Valentine's gift: they can be happy that it is reciprocated, or they can feel awkward because they were expecting a Valentine's gift from another character! You can see the reaction to a valentine both in the moodlet bar and in the character's profile in the sentiments bar. 

   If your sim does not receive any valentines for the day, however, he will be upset. Hopefully, your sims will be lucky enough to have someone send a valentine!

❗LIMITATIONS:

♡ You may only send a valentine (via mailbox or locker) to the NPC

♡ If you have several students in your family that you can actively go to school for, the others will miss out on receiving valentines when the school day ends.... However, they can still get a valentine in the evening!

♡ The NPCs you give valentines to cannot keep them in their inventory, so just keep an eye on their sentiments panel!

♡ If you switch to another household during the day, the members of that household will not have the evening valentine events and summarizing that there are no valentines. So don't do it that way!

♡ DOWNLOAD ♡ 

~Send&Receive Valentines Mod by SonozakiSisters ~Valentines Objects by me

!!! Both mods must be downloaded, otherwise nothing will work!!!

  ❗This mod requires:

♡ Lot51 Core Library  

♡ Sasons DLC

♡ High School Years DLC

[wowowokay]

Alright after forever here are some fic recs!!! (Note at the end like always lolol)

Keepsafes - metroidspeedrun

Okay so ngl haven’t read this in a min like last time I read it they had 55 chapters out now it’s at 91 lolol anyways but it was honestly an amazing fic at least where I left off basically it’s about if Martha and Thomas Wayne survived and what all their lives would be like but it has such amazing writing and it’s just so good!!!

Words: 124,918 Chapters: 91/?

Sparky Sparky Boom Brain - alchemistsarego

Okay I love this one if you’ve looked back at the fic recs I’ve posted you can probably see an abundance of sic fics and this one’s a good one basically Tim Drake gets diagnosed with epilepsy and the fic is him trying to come to terms with it and the whole family trying to help out and it’s just so amazing, amazing writing and pretty realistic when it comes to the seizures in the fic I’ve personally seen and assisted while someone was having seizures multiple times and it’s always a pet peeve of mine when done unrealistic in fics (even though realistically I know most people have never seen a seizure happen in real life) but in this fic the protocol is really accurate from what I’ve experienced sooo yeah definitely give it a read!!!

Words: 71,924 Chapters: 23/23

(Also! It’s just one of a five part series so far but the series is still ongoing!

Note!:

I am so sorry for not posting for so long!! Life honestly just got insane and my depression decided to kick in along with the stress of school and work it just got super difficult but I’m gonna promise y’all a not super consistent schedule but kind of a schedule lolol basically my plan is to post every one to two weeks and my minimum will (hopefully) be two fics a post! I’ll hopefully be able to post more in a couple of months since I’ll be done with school soon and I’ll only be taking one summer course but that will only take me like a month to finish so yay! Hopefully I’ll be able to give y’all lots more fic recs and rambles soon!! Enjoy!!! <3

[meganelixabethh]

Marcia is often referred to by both the text and the characters as cold, uncaring and self-important. While she may have her moments where she is snobbish, snappy or just plain rude, I really resent the implication that Marcia doesn’t *care* for people. She strikes me as a deeply compassionate woman who just doesn’t often vocalise it. My prime example for this is Sally Mullin, who Marcia didn’t personally like and that sentiment was very much shared by Sally herself. Sally also accused Marcia of trying to steal Sarah Heap’s man and also some of her children while she was already dealing with the whole princess needs to be on the run situation. Despite this, Marcia choses to save her life at great personal cost to herself. I mean if there was ever going to be collateral damage a person would be ok with for the greater good, it would be the person they never liked who just called them a floozie. But Marcia didn’t do that, because Marcia would *never* be so blasé about another persons life. You could say she didn’t want the bad press of leaving a trail of bodies, or that she wanted people to think she cared so she looked better, but after she had given Sally the KeepSafe, she didn’t tell anyone. In fact, it needed to be dragged out of her, because when Jenna expressed worry for Sally, Marcia just told her something like ‘I’m sure she’ll be ok’ and left it there. It was only when Silas then started to have a go at her for being self-involved that she told him she’d given Sally her KeepSafe and she wasn’t assuming anything. Basically the point I’m making is that Marcia cares so deeply for the people around her she’s just not very good at talking about it

[the-passer-outer]

there are so many possible rarepairs in date everything anyways i think Sophia x Memoria should be keepsafes (or safememories)

[viperpitsfilly]

Reuploading because I forgot to add the VHS photos in the OG post. If you're interested in this game case/ Keepsafe box, click 👉HERE👈

[flymeandtiememaam2]

Sorting Out Vodka Man 2

As Katina slowly slid the vodka bottle from the man’s grasp, making coaxing and soothing sounds all the time, Natasha approached him with a length of seat belt strap in her hands. “That’s right, sir,” she cooed, “just let my colleague have your bottle and then keep your wrists pressed together for me.” The suddenly looked cross. “Why?” he demanded petulantly, his eyes shining. Natasha didn’t miss a beat. “So I can tie you up, sir,” she replied reasonably, “for your own protection.” The Rossiya Air flight attendants held their breath, waiting for an explosion, but instead the passenger, now relieved by Katina of the bottle, began to sob gently. “They are tying my hands…” he wailed to no one in particular, “why have you deserted me?”

Katina helped Natasha tie the man’s hands together quickly with the strap. They then hurried to the rear of the plane and regrouped. “We need to get that oddball into handcuffs pronto!” Natasha remarked as Katina urgently tapped the opening code into the restraint kit keepsafe.

Sources: Air Rossiya video no longer available on YouTube and AirplanePictures

[bluejaysandblackbats]

Keepsafes

Fandom: Batman, DC Comics

Summary: AU where Martha and Thomas survive, and they adopt the batkids.

Chapters: 4/?

Characters: Bruce Wayne, Thomas Wayne, Martha Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth, Harvey Dent, Dick Grayson, Cassandra Cain, David Cain, Talia al Ghul, Damian Wayne, Jason Todd, Tim Drake

Relationships: Thomas Wayne/Martha Wayne/Alfred Pennyworth, BruHarvey, BruTalia

Additional Tags: Canon Divergent AU, Hurt/Comfort, Bruce Wayne is Not Batman, Angst, Alfred Pennyworth Knows All, Bruce Wayne Only Has One Child, Bruce Wayne is Not An Only Child, Bi Bruce Wayne

Chapter Four: Fight and Flight

Gabi followed Bruce out onto the trail behind the house. “How are you doing, Bruce? You’ve been awful quiet this whole walk,” Gabi whispered. 

Bruce picked up a big branch and used it as a walking stick. “I’m just thinking,” Bruce whispered, “Be careful. You might have to hold my hand through here. There’s a cave. It’s supposed to be closed off, but—.” Bruce turned around and reached for her hand. Gabi smiled and held Bruce’s hand. “I don’t want you to fall in.”

“Thank you, Bruce. I wasn’t asking you about—. I was asking in general,” Gabi explained. 

“Not so good, I guess. I always feel like something bad is going to happen, but I’m tired of being scared about it,” Bruce confessed, “Everything scares me now…”

“Like everything reminds you of that night?” Gabi questioned as they walked around a log and over a large rock. 

“Yeah… Aunt Gabi, is it ever gonna stop being this way?” Bruce whispered. Gabi frowned as Bruce tapped a board with his walking stick. “We’re gonna go around your way.” 

“Okay… And Bruce, have you ever thought about talking to a doctor—.”

“I don’t want to talk to a doctor. I want to be prepared the next time something bad happens,” Bruce sighed. 

Gabi grew silent as she pondered Bruce’s reply, and she quietly discussed different ways to approach the issue. “Do you mind if I talk to your parents about this when we get back? I think I have an idea, but I want to see how they’d feel about it first before I tell you,” Gabi explained. Bruce nodded. Let’s go back. Okay?” 

“Alright, Aunt Gabi,” Bruce replied, still holding onto her hand as he turned around.

**

Martha listened to Gabi explain her thoughts while Thomas wrote something down in his journal. They occasionally shifted their glance to Jacob and Alfred taking turns playing tennis with Bruce. “I don’t know. Couldn’t that make things worse? Introduce him to new worst-case scenarios?” Martha asked. 

“Well, it might… But he’d be prepared for it. I know that doesn’t remove the fear, and I don’t think that part of him can be easily fixed, but I know a first aid class is a good start to giving him some of his power back,” Gabi replied, “I didn’t say any of this to Bruce. I wanted to see how you two felt about it first.” 

“Thomas?” Martha asked. “Are you paying attention?” 

Thomas looked up and nodded. “Gabi’s right. And I think it’d be a good opportunity to organize something for the community, too. Maybe something good can come out of all of this. I was writing down a list of calls we need to make if I want to make this work,” Thomas replied. Martha reached for Thomas, and he scooped her hand up and leaned forward to kiss her knuckles. “Unless you don’t want him to…”

“I—. I’m scared, too. I don’t—. Can we talk to Bruce about it first? It’ll give me some time to think,” Martha replied, “And Gabi, I appreciate all your help. I never want you to think that I don’t. I’m glad my brother married you. It’s the best gift he’s ever given me… A sister… And pretty soon, a niece or nephew.” 

“Oh, yeah! Congratulations, Gabi!” Thomas exclaimed. “I couldn’t be more excited for you. Really, I couldn’t. You’ll love being a mother. I’m sure of it.” 

“Thank you. I’m looking forward to the final trimester, so I don’t have to worry all the time. It’s so early on, but I figured you both ought to know,” Gabi smiled. Thomas set his journal aside. 

“Oh, the worrying never ends,” Martha laughed, “But it’s so worth it. It really is… And you’re so strong. Boy or girl, they’re going to be a force of nature.” 

Bruce walked over and quietly stood off to the side, waiting for an invitation to come closer. “Bruce, do you want to sit with me for a little while?” Martha asked. Bruce nodded and sat beside her, while she popped the top off of a soda and handed it to him. “Gabi had an idea. She said that you might benefit from taking a first aid class to help you feel more in control in an emergency situation, and I—.”

“Could I?” Bruce interrupted without meaning to. 

Martha looked at Thomas, and he shrugged. “Sure, lovey. Of course, but I think I’d feel better if I went with you,” Martha suggested. Bruce set his soda aside and embraced her. “That’s okay with you?” 

“Uh-huh! We can do it together!” Bruce exclaimed. Martha smiled as tears welled up in her eyes, and she swallowed hard to suppress them. “Thank you, Aunt Gabi!” 

** 

After Gabi and Jacob left, Bruce returned to school. Even before the shooting, Bruce had a difficult time connecting with other children his age. Most of them ridiculed him for being awkward, but he didn’t mind it until the children started using the shooting in the alley as ammunition to torment him. He’d been back for three days before a group of children chased him on the playground with confetti cannons, shouting Crime Alley over and over until they cornered him. They kept laughing and popping off confetti cannons until Bruce snapped and threw a punch. And he kept punching until the yard duties pulled him away from the group. 

He screamed and turned his face into the male security guard’s shoulder as he sobbed hysterically. He didn’t stop until Martha arrived with Alfred. Alfred cleaned and dressed Bruce’s knuckles before affectionately brushing a few tears from Bruce’s cheek with his thumb. “Master Bruce, I think there’s something to be learned from this,” Alfred whispered. Bruce braced up, waiting for Alfred to chastise them. “You weren’t afraid. Were you, Master Bruce?” Alfred winked, provoking a smile from Bruce. Alfred replied with a gentle brush of his knuckles against Bruce’s chin. 

Martha exited the office with a satisfied grin on her face as she reached for Bruce. He ran into her arms, and she held him on her hip. “Let’s go pick your father up,” Martha whispered. 

“Am I in trouble?” Bruce asked. 

“Given the circumstances… No. We’ll talk more after we get home,” Martha replied as she kissed his cheek. “Are we ready to go?” Bruce nodded as she set him down. He held her hand as they left the office, and Alfred drove them to the doctor’s office to pick up Thomas. He was outside talking to a man on forearm crutches. They were smiling and laughing. Thomas looked out toward the street and pointed at Martha and Bruce before waving. Martha smiled, but it was the kind of smile she'd give to someone to take the bite off of bad news. Thomas’ smile faded as he realized the time of day, and he nodded at her. 

Thomas looked at his friend, and they parted ways before Bruce and Martha crossed the street to get to him. Thomas hugged Bruce. “What’s going on? Why aren’t you at school?” Thomas questioned. 

“Can we talk about it at home, honey?” Martha asked. 

“Alright. Well, Bruce, are you okay at least?” Thomas questioned as he looked Bruce over. “Looks like you’re all there. Oh, but you’re a little scraped up in the knuckle department. Alfred’s bandaging work, I see. Did ya win, Champ?”