SPOILERS AHEAD
There were a few points in RHATO #27 where Bruce has noticeable reactions to Jason. Telling Jason that it's okay to express his grief. His hesitance to agree with Jason that he shouldn't be looking for revenge suggests he's surprised how Jason took the news of Roy's death. When Jason explains how he sees death like a revolving door Bruce has nothing to say in return and they end up leaving the diner. The look in the rear view mirror felt like it was really bringing home how concerned Bruce is.
But he's Bruce and as we see in the issue he's not good at addressing certain important points. Sometimes Jason sounds like he's in denial which makes sense given all the fake out deaths and resurrections he's witnessed. He just dug up his dad's grave and didn't even find a body. Other times his words can be deciphered as Jason being suicidal like saying Roy wouldn't want him to waste the time he has left.
Sure Bruce might suspect Jason is lying about not looking for revenge but I saw this as Bruce realizing Jason isn't doing well. I'd like to think he realizes he screwed up on some level. So of course he can't deal with something well thus he sends others. Having Deadman check up on Dick after their falling out in Nightwing Year One comes to mind. Which brings me to the Batwoman rumor.
Kate will be appearing in #29 supposedly after being kicked out by Batman. But what if Bruce sent Kate to check up on Jason? If she heard how Jason stood up for her it's possible that we'll get closure for Kate sending the Outlaws to the SS.
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