"Are you surprised?" He counters, because that's Bruce and they both know it. It's a relief though, in a way. Jason wouldn't really want Bruce recounting the whole event for Alfred. He realizes that part of him feels ashamed about it, now that he's talking to the older man. Jason never wanted to disappoint him.

"I don't need an update on how he's doing. Like I told him, it was a one time thing." So he's busting his hostage story here. It's not like Alfred isn't going to see right through it. He's already been found out.