Scans_Daily

If this is supposed to be in the DCAU continuity, it doesn't make sense either. BB started out with Bruce's last outing as Batman where he has a heart attack or something (been awhile since I watched it). Plus, as you point out, Joker was dead long before Bruce hung up the cowl. (Tim was still a kid when Joker was killed, and by the time of Return of the Joker--at which point Tim was old--Bruce had only been retired for a few years.)

To play devil's advocate--and obvious continuity lapses aside--Bruce probably didn't go see Dick again because of his guilt over a mistake that got him shot. Plus the bullet in the spine ended Dick's career as Nightwing (I'm assuming--haven't read the comic). Bruce most likely knew this but still had a new suit made for him--he still sees Dick as a hero. Plus, Bruce can't be all that cold if he stopped his pursuit of Joker to be sure Dick was okay--he put Dick's well being ahead of the mission. Even with that reasoning, I still don't buy it, but it is a bit of a less harsh look at Bruce.

Dick's bitterness I have more trouble believing. He would fully understand Bruce's guilt, and I would think he'd be the one to break the silence and let Bruce know he doesn't hold a grudge. I could understand a falling out after Babs, but not over an injury in the line of duty--regardless of whose fault it was.