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Against All Odds BoyFail Danny Scores a Dilf Pt 3

> DP x DC - Copper Ice <

this one goes out to @chekhovs-slinky o7

"up through the rabbit hole, round the big tree-"

"Danny thats for tying shoelaces not ties"

" well SAM if you know so much why don't you try it then?!" Sam rolled her eyes at his complaints, still she got off the couch to help.

" You must be really nervous if you've forgotten how to tie a tie, im pretty sure you learned how to do that in highschool for prom." Danny glared at her, more annoyed than angry. Pushing up the knot Sam pat him on the shoulders, " there we go, all ready to sweep your man off his feet"

Dannys glare softened his grin turning mischievous "thanks for the help Sam, ill be sure to give you the role of best woman at the wedding"

They both chuckled at his words, " I better be! Me dragging you to the Gala is the only reason you even met!" Sam nudged his shoulder, "though your little ghost instincts are getting ahead of yourself don't you think? Let this first date happen and then well see about your wedding planning"

Danny flushed in embarrassment shoving her to the side, " leave me alone, I know its too soon but you tell my core that"

Her expression hardened at his words, " be careful or you might develop an obsession with a capital o on him"

Grimacing at her words, Danny looked away, " I know Sam, I know better than anyone how badly a obsession with someone can turn" Danny turned back with a small smile "I just haven't felt this kind of immediate connection before him. I don't want to lose my chance you know?"

She smiled back, she was proud of Danny for thinking more about how his ghost instincts could affect a relationship. It was a reason she'd broken up with him, citing her inability to truly understand his ghost and hero side and him not taking those sides in mind when concerning their relationship. It'd been awkward for a few months, but with the help of Tucker and Jazz they'd realized they were better as friends.

Sam walked toward the door, exiting with a small wave, "well good luck on your date! text us if you need anything" "Thanks!"

Turning to the mirror once more, Danny grinned at his reflection, mouthing 'I got this' before grabbing his jacket and exiting the apartment.

On his way to Wayne Manor Danny called Alfred, letting him know he would be there in less than half an hour. As he was about to tell him about his plans a call from Ellie came in, " sorry Alfred, my daughter is calling ill call you back in a bit" He heard a faint gasp on the other end of the phone before hanging up.

Wait...had... had he not told Alfred about Ellie?! .....Shit...

Answering the phone a shrill cry greeted him, " MOOMM!! HOW COULD YOU NOT TELL ME YOU WERE DATING AGAIN?!!!!" faint cackling could be heard in the background. Great. Dan had also heard the news.

"Hello to you too sweetie, Dan. Technically I haven't started dating yet since we haven't had our first date yet. As for why I didn't tell you. Well.. you do tend to push potential suitors away."

"whaAttt?? nO i dOnt!?" Her tone clearly indicated otherwise. While he loved his daughter, Danny knew she still didn't like the idea of his attention being split from them even more. It'd been harder when she was younger but even as a young adult she still valued the little time they spent together too much to approve of a relationship that would affect that time.

Dante's voice then came through the speakers "settle down squirt. Mom's been single for years now to take care of us, he should find someone to be with if he wants."

Aww his little world ender had matured! "thank you Dan, and sweetie you don't have to worry about me loving you any less or us spending less time together. Even if me and Alfred do start dating seriously I will always put you and Dan first.

"yea yeah I know Mom" Ah she clearly wasn't fully on board yet. Well there was plenty of time to get used to the change.

"how about you guys tell me about you day, it would make me less nervous while I drive?" "okay!! so yesterday me and dan-"

Listening to his childrens antics calmed his nerves a little more, making the drive peaceful. He felt a thought nagging him before dismissing it. It would come to him later if it was important.

When the call from Nightingale had come everyone had been present in the manors dinning table for lunch.

Alfred had just finished serving the meal, moving on to drinks. when the landline in the kitchen had begun ringing.

"ILL GET IT!!" Dick launched himself towards the phone. "Wayne Residence, Richard Grayson speaking, how can I help you?" A pause before his face lit up "Oh hi Danny! Yeah Alfred is here let me get him for you." He put the phone on hold before handing it to his grandfather who had just reached the kitchen.

Nodding his thanks, Alfred took the phone off hold, "Hello Alfred speaking, yes good Afternoon Danny how are you today?"

Dick returned to the dinning table smirking at his familys curious looks. "It was Danny, I think hes calling to let Alfie know hes on his way"

"And you didn't think to listen in??" Steph bemoaned

"hey if you want to be on the receiving end of a disappointed stare be my guest."

After a short while Alfred returned with a tray of side dishes, Bruce and the rest immediately noticed his expression slightly wavering. "Alfred? everything okay?"

Setting the dishes down calmly Afred answered his question, "ah yes Master Bruce, everything is okay simply Danny telling me some unexpected information abruptly. Apparently he has a daughter"

Silence.

"HE HAS A WHAT?!" "Did he not tell you that before Alfred?" "Do you mean Daniella Nightingale-Masters? I believe he also has a son, a Dante Nightingale-Masters" "How old are his kids?" " Dude really dropped a bombshell before the big date"

Silence again.

One of those responses was not like the others. Everyone turned to face Damian who apparently knew more than his family.

'tt' Damian looked away "He has clearly mentioned them before in interviews for his conservation efforts, that you didn't check further is simply oversight"

Tim, connecting the dots cut in "wait you said Nightingale-Masters right?"

Damian nodded

At his confirmation Tim's voice got tighter "Masters like the owner of Dalv.Co? who named Nightingale his heir? That Masters??"

An uneasy feeling settled at the dinner table. Everyone clearly coming to the same conclusion. If Daniel's kids were given the Master's surname was the connection between Nightingale and Masters more than family friends? And if the children were such high profile figures due to relations why did they not show up in Daniel's background check?

Sensing the tension Alfred cut in, "While I appreciate the concern I believe Danny and I can sort this out ourselves. Now if you would all please finish you meals, the food is getting cold"

Temporarily placated, the table resumed their conversation and breakfast was finished. Nothing that couldn't be conveyed by pointed stares and gestures was kept to themselves.

It was then that the landline once again rung, Alfred answering and heading to the coat rack near the entrance. "Danny is here to pick me up, I will be back before dinner, I shall see you all later"

Once the door closed all hell broke loose.

Reigning in the chaos Bruce gave out assignments "Dick head to the cave and inform Barbara about the situation, ask if she can find anymore information on the Nightingale-Masters children. Damian go with him, see if you can help. Everyone elss help me with the clean up and then well head to the cave"

Nodding everyone headed to do their tasks.

....It was going to be a long day..

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Against All Odds BoyFail Danny Scores a Dilf Pt 4

> DP x DC - Copper Ice <

based on a prompt by @chekhovs-slinky

As he got closer to the driveway Alfred could see Danny was stood next to the car's passenger door, his face had a small grin with a hint of red dusting his cheeks.

Once he was closer Danny opened the door allowing Alfred to seat himself, greeting him with a small smirk

"Good Morning Alfred, you look stunning"

Once he entered the vehicle Alfred returned his compliment, "Thank you Danny, you look dashing as well" smiling Danny mentioned the role Sam played in pick an outfit and continued the small talk as they left the manor grounds.

Once back on the main road the nagging feeling hed had since their brief call stopped as he remembered what he'd forgotten to mention.

"Ah I wanted to apologize Alfred, I didn't realize I never told you about my children before the call, I usually wait until a few dates to mention them but I guess it'd be best for you to know early on since I know about your kids too. Equal playfield and all that."

He received a small grin in return, "Its alright Danny I realize it's not really first date material, but I thank you for telling me."

The car settled into a comfortable atmosphere as they entered the city. Danny began laying out his idea for their date, a walk at Gotham Botanical Gardens, lunch at a local cafe, a peruse around the Natural History Museum, and dinner at a favorite restaurant of his. He glimpsed at the older mans reaction from the corner of his eye, happy to see he was pleased with his chosen activities.

Pulling into the gardens parking lot Danny stepped out first and moved to the passengers side. Opening the door to let Alfred out, he then guided Alfred towards the entrance. He could feel the subtle hints of emotions from Alfred, thank the ancients for ghost empath skills.

They walked along the path, pointing out different flowers they found interesting. As the sun reached its peak they found a bench to sit at with the refreshments Danny had bought them. They continued their conversation, Danny sharing the knowledge of flower language he'd picked up during one of his missions with Clockwork. It turned for the better as Alfred revealed he'd also been a avid user of flower language when decorating for the manor.

Eyes gleaming Danny turned to Alfred, "Really! I'd noticed the special attention to detail for the flower arrangements during the gala but I thought it was a coincidence since i'd never known anyone else that practiced it!"

Nodding Alfred began to recount to him how prior to her death Martha Wayne she had taught Alfred about her love for flower language. Every Saturday her and Thomas would walk around the city choosing that week's bouquets for the manor, despite having the money to pay someone to arrange them it was a tradition between the two to do it themselves.

By the time Bruce was able to leave the manor he was also included in their little ritual. The sight of the 3 Waynes with arms full of flowers wasn't uncommon in the area and brought a sense of peace to the area. Sadly after their deaths the Waynes were never seen in the area again, only Alfred their lone butler kept up the tradition in the departed Wayne's memory.

With a bittersweet smile Alfred mentioned how he would always ask Bruce if he wanted to join him on those trips to the city but he'd never gone back. Now though the littler Waynes would accompany Alfred when they could. "The first time Master Richard joined me on my errand I felt so much joy. It felt like seeing a young Master Bruce, skipping alongside me to refresh the manors flowers."

Danny smiled along, his core fluttered at the thought of Alfred carrying on a family tradition to honor the dead. While he himself was fine with never receiving a proper funeral or grave, he knew he'd wanted one when he first died but the risk was too high, it was beautiful hearing that the man he was interested treated the dead's memory with respect.

While gotham itself had a lot of ectoplasm from the high emotions and corrupted ecto pools, he'd noticed that Wayne Manor had a higher level of ecto-contamination. He could guess that being remembered and having a physical tether to the world had given the departed Waynes reason to stick around and haunt the manor. though there was still too much ectoplasm to be solely shade adjacent.

With a tight smile Alfred cut his thoughts short, "It might seem a bit silly to do so so long after their deaths but I can't help but cling to the memory of them in the littlest ways. I feel it also remind Master Bruce of the few positive memories he still has of them."

Tuning back in to Alfred, Danny decided to convey the love he'd felt in his brief intrusion of the Wayne haunt, "I don't find it silly at all! It shows how compassionate you are to have taken care of Bruce despite it not being your burden and also going out of your way to keep a tradition alive to honor those no longer around"

He flashed Alfred a dazzling smile, crows feet crinkling at the edges of his eyes," in fact I find it awe inspiring how much you do for your family. I can tell how much they love you. I don't think you've been told how much compassion you have to have done everything you do."

Danny looked towards the gardens trying to avoid Alfreds gaze," you probably wondered why I even wanted to court you or go on a date with you right? Well.. I thank you for giving the opportunity and I wanted you to know that its because of things like what you just told me. I've lived in Gotham for a few years and I always heard about the Wayne family butler from the different shops I frequent."

"At first I found it interesting that we went to so many of the same shops. The more I frequented the more I would get told things about how you would help the small business owners when they were in a pinch with certain items or how you would help the young moms who were a few bucks short on cash, small things that depicted you as this kind individual. I admit it made me intrigued about you but our paths never crossed until that day in the Gala"

Danny turned back to face Alfred, eyes still avoiding his gaze, " I'd never seen you face before and I was immediately stunned by how handsome you were. When Sam told me who you were I connected what I'd heard about you from Bruce in interviews to the person I was seeing and I knew I had to try and date you. It wasnt until later when Sam told me you were the only Wayne butler that I realized you were the same person Id heard about from others. Once I made those realizations I knew I wanted to try and make this work"

Taking Alfreds hands into his own, allowing enough time to withdraw them , he finally looked into Alfreds eyes.

"I heard so much about how you show love and compassion to others, but from experience I know we sometimes want that same love shown to us. So Alfred I will keep trying to make this work, and I hope you take my actions as sincere. You can ask me questions about anything you want to know, I will lay it all down, I just ask you to truly consider me a potential partner. Is that alright?"

oh

oh

He was truly infatuated wasn't he?

He'd know the younger man was sincere in his feelings from the start, when he'd first pleaded for Alfred to give him a chance to date and chased him despite his rejection, but he hadn't envisioned that his feelings went deeper than longing at first sight, or superficial interest from the knowledge his charges spread in interviews.

He'd envisioned the spark of interest fading after their one month trial period, possibly due to how little Alfred could put the time aside to go on dates or how uninterested he would be in the younger man.

But, he was wrong.

Danny was kind. He was a little scatterbrained given how he forgot to mention his own kids prior to today, or how he hadn't considered where to take Alfred on a date before asking as he'd learned from Master Bruce. But the man was truly kind to others, Damian had told him about his efforts in animal and habitat conservation despite having enough money to send others to do the work for him, he'd also shown how he cared for his employees by restructuring Dalvco to be more like Wayne Enterprises and how they treat their workers.

Despite what his family thought he hadn't rushed into the date blindly. Truly it was as if they forgot that before Oracle he had helped Bruce in the early Batman days.

The night before he had done a thorough search into Danny and while there were some peculiar inconsistencies nothing had jumped out to him as a cause for concern.

He was simply a man interested in him for what they'd heard and that was a good enough reason for Alfred to give Danny a chance. But now?

Now, staring into Danny's baby blue eyes, shinning with a emotion that he dared not name love

he knew it was love, the man had basically implied it and wasn't that something to think about?

Alfred was struck with the thought that he wanted to keep this arrangement going past the month they'd decided. It was only the first date but he had never felt this in tune with someone in decades.

He loved his child and grandchildren but he knew that while they would rely on him he couldn't do the same with them. For years his family had needed a rock, a steady unchanging wall of love and care that they could look to in any situation.

But that wasn't the case anymore was it?

His grandchildren had grown up, their relationships were mending however slowly, the vigilante side of things was also thriving. And Alfred? He no longer needed to be that constant wall.

How long was it since he'd told anyone about why he did his flower ritual? Since he'd felt comfortable enough to open up about the late Waynes? It felt like forever

With his mind made up Alfred mirrored Danny's smile, "aright I will consider you a potential partner" Dannys smile widened if that was even possible. Cute "However you must know that my priority will always be the Waynes. I have many duties to them and the manor so I might not have much time to set aside for you. So you must keep that in mind if you'd like to further this relationship. I will admit it has been some time since I've considered or been in a romantic relationship so I hope you will be patient with me. And just as you said you will answer any questions I have, you can also ask me any questions which I will answer truthfully, unless it concerned my charges privacy. Does that sound acceptable?"

Bringing Alfred hands closer to his face Danny pressed a chaste kiss to the back of his hands," that sounds divine, I accept all of your concerns" and with a gaze full of barely restrained affection, blush slightly spread across his cheeks and an impish grin, Danny purred, "shall we continue this date beloved?"

Ah. what a truly enchanting man, had he been entranced by a devil? Alfred swore he would destroy any evidence Miss Barbara might provide his charges with of the small whine he let out when Danyals gaze met his, " that sounds lovely"

Hand in hand they made their way to the exit. Once again showing impeccable manners Danny opened the door for Alfred and they began their journey to their next destination. A, hopefully, uneventful lunch.

in a certain library...

"Uh guys, is there any reason why Alfred would have a signal interrupter on his date?"

From her phone the voice of Dick came in," probably he wanted to keep the date off bat survailance but it is a little strange"

Humming Barbara conceeded, " I guess...if anyone would know how to prevent nosy kids from spying on a date digitally it would be Alfred."

"Exactly! Which is why we must also follow them in person! The tried and true tradition!"

She snorted in response, " you guys sure the 'tried and true tradition' can handled Dick busting you guys with his over reactions?"

Tims voice then chimed in on coms," no worries me and Duke will keep the wiggly noodle in check"

She smiled at his description tapping the coms in response as a customer came up to her counter. She wondered if Alfred was enjoying himself on the date.

Well they know soon enough.

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Against All Odds BoyFail Danny Scores a Dilf Pt 2

> DP x DC - Copper Ice <

one again shout out to @chekhovs-slinky for the og prompt

As Danny and Sam entered their shared home the sounds of a action movie reached them signaling the location of their housemate.

"Were home!!!" Sam yelled into the house.

"In the cinema room!!"

They strolled further in until they reached their friend, Tucker was sat on the sofa leaving a gap that Danny flopped himself on to, groaning in embarrassment at his actions from earlier. Patting his back Tucker winced at Dannys behavior "Woah whats up with you dude? Did you mess up or something? I thought you left the shy guy act in your twenties?"

Sams laugh caught Tuckers attention " Oh he did something alright. Get this, I come up to Danny to ask him for my keys and hes totally zoned out! I finally get his attention and he tells me he thinks he has a chance to get a date with the guy hes looking at. Now, who do you think he was talking about?"

"Based on Dannys reaction I'd say Bruce Wayne?" At Tuckers reply Sam makes an X motion over her chest "EH wrong, Danny-boy over here went after Alfred Pennyworth, As in the guy that raised Bruce Wayne, As in the guy Bruces children consider their grandfather, As in the guy who is 35 years older than Danny!!"

"NO WAY WHAT" Tucker looked down at Danny on his lap and started shaking him "DANNY STOP BEING PATHETIC AND TELL ME EVERYTHING"

"Danny cant answer the phone hes dead" came Dannys muffled reply. Tucker rolled his eyes and turned back to Sam, "so what did Alfred say?"

Sitting down Sam started to, dramatically in Dannys humble opinion, regale Tucker with their evening story," im not even joking Tuck he looked like Alfred was the Cinderella to his Prince Charming with the way he ran after him. Me and Brucie looked so lost and we had to have awkward small talk about the charity until Danny came back."

At this point the force of Tuckers laughter was making him a very uncomfortable pillow so Danny rolled over to glare at him. "Danny, dude, you gotta admit its hilarious how desperate you must have looked in front of Wayne. You probably don't even know where your taking Alfred on a date do you." Dannys groan of embarrassment was answer enough for Tucker to lose it once more.

"Don't worry Danny well come up with a plan for you to woo your beau" Sam soothed as she patted his back, Danny simply groaned out of embarrassment. He had the worst friends.

The batcave was a flurry of voices all asking Alfred questions, the man in question simply arching a brow at their unruly behavior.

"Alfred are you really going on a date with that guy?! We don't even know anything about him!!" Dick was seemingly the most distraught at the news, his grandfather?? Dating?

Oracles voice crackled as she spoke through the caves speakers " His name is Daniel Danny Nightingale, 38 years old, he is the co-owner and eventual heir to DalvCo. He has a relatively clean record aside from some speeding and arrests for unruly protests."

Alfred simply sighed in response, "Master Dick, Ms. Barbara, while I understand your worry that is no reason to invade our guests privacy. And yes Master Dick I will be going on a date with Mr. Nightingale, his efforts to pursue me are commendable, and I will be giving him a chance even if it isn't earnest on my behalf."

"So youre just going along with his whims? 'tt' I expected more from you Pennyworth" Damian didn't show it outwardly but he was excited for Alfreds date. He had immediately recognized Nightingale during the gala, not because of his business, but because he was the person to bring back the purple backed gorillas from extinction. Damian had been 6 years old when he first saw a magazine featuring Daniel Nightingale. He had devoured the every word written about Daniel and it sparked the beginning of Damians infatuation with animal conservation beyond that of his families ideas.

Now seeing the opportunity to meet his role model face to face, and possibly even being related to him (if Alfred's account of Nightingale wanting to court with the intent of marriage was correct.) Damian knew what had to be done.

Damian was going to become Gothams cupid and make sure his Grandfather and role model got together.

Laying back on Tuckers legs, Danny tensed as he felt another sneeze attack coming on, halting all conversation.

ACHOO "Bless you" " Bless you" "Thanks, ugh who decided that speaking my name would cause me to sneeze"

Sam rolled her eyes at Dannys whining. "At least you dont get the calling to be summoned like with your royal title" Danny glared at Sam "gee thanks for being so compassionate, Ill be sure to sneeze on you next time"

"I wonder who's talking about me though"