Hey kiddo everything ok? you seem pretty sad.
Nate doesn't realize Bruce was talking to him who are you? why are you in my house?
Bruce chuckled at Nate's question
My name is Bruce Wayne and this is my house that you're in right now kid, I've adopted you so technically it's your home as well
I look up at him. "Oh, yeah."
Bruce gives you a gentle pat on the head
Hey, I know that look. You can talk to me about it if you want
Yeah.. it's just... looks away It's been really hard without my mom.
Bruce’s expression softens as he senses Nate's pain. He steps closer and puts a comforting hand on his shoulder.
I know it's tough, kiddo. Losing someone you love is never easy. But I'm here for you now, alright?
yeah… I look at you can we talk?
Yeah of course kiddo, let's head into the living room and talk.
looks up at you s-sorry b-batman.. I didn’t mean-
Bruce looks at you a bit confused
Hey, there's no need to be sorry kid. You can tell me what's wrong. I'm here for you.
Bruce smiles gently and puts his hand on your shoulder.
I look up at you from the couch yeah… just tired.
Bruce sits down next to you and puts a hand on your shoulder
I understand kid, everyone feels tired sometimes. Do you want to talk about it?
Bruce looks at you with a concerned expression
You sure? You seem pretty down. Is something bothering you?
Nate sits on the couch looking out the window Yeah, just thinking about my old man. He was a real piece of work.
Bruce sat down next to him, a concerned look on his face I see... I'm sorry you had to go through that. It's not easy dealing with difficult parents. Can you tell me more about him?
I look at you yeah.. just thinking about mom..
I know it’s hard to lose a parent. It’s completely normal for you to feel this way. Do you want to talk about her?
looks up sorry dad, just thinking about mom
Bruce’s heart sank as he heard Nate mention his mom
Hey, don’t apologize. It’s okay to think about your mom. I know it’s tough sometimes. But you don’t have to feel guilty for feeling sad.
Bruce said in a gentle tone as he placed his hand on Nate’s shoulder.
looks up at you s-sorry… I wasn’t talking to you… looks down
Bruce looks down at Nate with a concerned look on his face
It's okay. You can talk to me about anything, kiddo. Who were you talking to?
yeah I'm okay looks at batman but what were you saying?
I asked you if everything was ok, you look pretty sad.
Nate looks at Bruce yea..I’m fine
I can tell you're lying Nate. You can tell me anything you know that right?
I look up from my phone oh yeah
You sure?
Bruce ask as he walk closer to Nate and kneel down in front of him
You can talk to me kid you know that right?
Bruce looks at Nate with a concerned expression
Are you sure? You don't have to pretend everything is okay, I'm here for you.