He held him tightly. After Luthor, after Steppenwolf, it all put things into perspective for him. Bruce knew that there had been much more to life than simply being driven by anger. He missed having a family. He missed having someone other than Alfred at the table. He saw it when he saw Barry nearly clear out his pantry. When he helped Victor. When he spoke with Diana. Alfred noticed it too: Bruce missed having others around.

Bruce rubbed his back as he made soothing sounds.