JLA Watchtower (Archive)

Mrs. Drake? This is Barbara Gordon Grayson. I hope I'm not disturbing you, but I wanted to consult with you, professionally.

Barbara Gordon Grayson sets the steaming bowl of peas on the table, next to the basket of Parker House rolls, then fetches the dinner plates, being careful not to let the rosemary chicken slide away as she rolls between the table and the oven. Arranging everything to her satisfaction, she calls for her husband to come eat, then rolls to her place at the table, avoiding the prancing Gypsy who is begging for a sample.

They begin eating in silence, then Barbara speaks.

I talked to Dana Drake earlier today. I asked her if she and Jack would be willing to let Tim come down here for a weekend visit. She seemed open to the idea, so we'll see what happens. Luckily she didn't ask what he's likely to do down here. She seems willing to accept the crime-fighting, but I don't know how she'd feel about train-fu sessions.

I was thinking ... you know the Beamer I had Dinah buy as bait for breaking up the car theft ring? I don't particularly want to keep it, and if you don't mind, I thought it would be nice if we could hold a charity auction and dinner, with the money going to the orphanage. Since their major donor is now serving his time, they're needing money, but there's that stigma attached to them ever since the car theft ring was made public. And it's winter. I hate the thought of those kids not having coats, as cold as it'll be. What do you think?

*dials*

*waits through several rings*

Hello? Mrs. Drake? Yes--Dana. This is Barbara Gordon Grayson. Yes, my husband and I are in Gotham today. Probably through tomorrow; I've got some business to take care of here.

Do you have a few minutes? I'd like to ask you about something concerning Tim.