Finding Out in New Orleans
The Next Morning
Jen woke up the next morning reaching for Bruce and coming up empty. That woke her up-she sat up and looked for any signs that he actually come home last night. She looked at her phone not surprised when it rang.
“Hello Clint” she said when she answered even though it was an unknown number.
“It really freaks me out when you do that” Clint complains.
“Get used to it-what’s happened?” She replied.
“Battle just ended-took us longer to get there than we anticipated-plus the time difference. Nat and I didn’t want you to worry” he explained.
Jen sighed “Good I am glad-why didn’t JARVIS text me?” she asked.
“The suit took a beating-lost communication with JARVIS for a while” Clint explained.
“Is Tony ok?” she asked.
“Oh you know Stark-he’ll be fine” Clint said breezily.
“Tell her” Nat said from somewhere in the background.
“Tell me what?” Jen replied worried.
“Well…” Clint began.
“Clint” Jen snapped.
“Hulk is MIA” he replied.
“MIA?” She parroted back.
“Jade Jaws usually runs off after a battle if he hasn’t gotten all the smashing out of his system. We usually find him right away-well not this time” Clint said.
“What does that mean? How long has Hulk been MIA before?” Jen asked.
“A week” Clint replied.
“A week?” Jen asked.
There was a whispered argument then Natasha’s voice came over the line-obviously winning the phone.
“Listen we will continue looking then SHIELD protocol is to search military chatter and see if they have captured him. It’s never come to that and we won’t let it come to that now. Give us a few hours and if we haven’t seen anything-we will contact you again-ok” Natasha replied.
Jen wanted to argue but knew there was nothing she could do for the moment. “Fine-you better call me regardless” she replied seriously.
“I will” Natasha promised.
Bruce woke up with the usual aches and pains from the battle and de hulking. He tried to open his eyes but there was lights and loud noises causing him to groan and wince in pain. He had no idea where he was at or where any of the team was. Usually someone was there when he woke up-but as far as his fried nerves could tell no one was here. Suddenly he heard footsteps-unfamiliar shoes came into his line of vision.
"Wild night buddy?" A southern male voice asked.
Bruce opened his mouth to answer but his body wasn't listening to his brain yet-so he shook his head no.
"Come on" The man said as he hoisted Bruce to his feet. "Can you walk?" He adds.
Bruce clutched at the strangers shoulders and stumbled.
The man sighed "come on you can sleep it off at the office" he said helping Bruce get inside his car. Christopher got the man in his car without much trouble. He knew Pride might be mad for bringing the guy in-but couldn’t let the man lay in a gutter.
He picked up his phone to call King "Hey King" he said in greeting.
"Christopher" King replied.
"Listen I have a man in my backseat -barely conscious -half dressed-found him in the corner of St. Claude Avenue-figure he’s some drunk who doesn’t have a place to go- mind if he sleeps it off in one of the cells." He said looking in the rearview mirror seeing the man had gone to sleep.
"Sure thing Chris-see you when you get here” Pride replied.
Once he got to the office, Lasalle parked and tried to shake the guy awake. "Come on man you need to wake up- If I have to carry your ass inside I am charging you with something." Lasalle said.
Bruce roused himself enough to get inside with Lasalle’s help. A small part of his brain took in that he was with strangers and alone- as long as he wasn't walking into some laboratory he was fine-for the moment. LaSalle dumped him in a cell and walked back out as pride had Gibbs on the video chat.
"Hey my brother" Gibbs said with a smile.
Pride chuckled and smiled "Hey my brother” he said.
“Pride” Chris yelled as he walked into the room-pausing when he say Gibbs on the screen as well.
“What is it Christopher?” Pride asked.
“He has DiNozzo’s business card in his pocket” Christopher replied. “Morning Agent Gibbs” LaSalle said nodding toward Gibbs.
“Who had DiNozzo’s card in his pocket?” Gibbs asked.
“Christopher picked up a half-naked man who is barely conscious but apparently has one of your agent’s business card in his pants." Pride said.
Gibbs looked thoughtful for a second then asked "what's he look like?"
"Shorter then me-olive complexion-wild curly dark hair." LaSalle said.
Both could see the recognition hit him. "His name is Banner-Bruce Banner. Hold on- Jen come here" he yelled off screen.
Genevieve came into the shot confused to see why she was being summoned. When she recognized both Pride and LaSalle her face lit up.
"Dwayne Cassius Pride and Christopher LaSalle are you calling for little ol’ me?" She asked in a fake southern accent.
Pride smiled "No boo we called-well for another matter. But we picked up a man who has DiNozzo’s business card in his possession" he said.
She looked at Gibbs" I think it's Bruce" he said in way of an explanation.
"What?" She said looking at Gibbs then back at Pride and LaSalle. "Where'd you find him?" She asked.
"Corner of St. Claude Avenue." LaSalle replied.
Jen stared at them blinking “Why did he go there-they were fighting three states away! Listen Dwayne I'll be down in 5 hours- maybe less if I can get an earlier flight. Thanks" Jen said already turning her back-pulling out her phone and making arrangements.
"Wait sweetie wait-what's going on? How do you know him?" He asked. She blushed like a teenager causing all three men to laugh.
"Could it be that little Jenny Gibbs has a boyfriend?" LaSalle said laughing.
She flicked him off as she finished her call. After hung up she glared at LaSalle. "For the LAST TIME Christopher! STOP calling me that!" She demanded. "And for god’s sake you're making it sound like I am 17 not 37." She added.
“That was fast if you were talking with an airline” Pride replied.
Jen made a face “Oh please I just called in a few favors-I am on the next DoD owned plane down there-they leave in 30 minutes” she replied.
Gibbs laughed "You probably need to go pack a to-go bag and see if you need to contact them." He said.
"You're right-seriously guy’s thanks. Oh if he wakes up before I or anyone else gets there he's going to need food-lots of it. Just give me the bill." Then she was out of the screen and presumably heading to the door.
"Who is anyone else?" Pride asked.
Gibbs looked at him "the Avengers-it probably will be Tony Stark than anyone else." He said.
"The avengers? How does this guy know an avenger?" LaSalle asked curious.
"He's one of them-listen Leon just walked in got to go-Please don’t run his name. I’ll explain later ok-bye" Gibbs said as he ended the call before either could ask any more questions.
Both Pride and LaSalle looked at each other is confusion as to what was happening and who they had sleeping in one of their holding cells.
“Sir Ms. Gibbs is calling you” JARVIS informed his creator.
“Put it on speaker-Hey Jen-I know bird brain told you but we haven’t found him yet” Tony said.
“He’s in New Orleans Tony” Jen replied.
Silence “What do you mean he’s in New Orleans” Tony asked.
“I mean they picked him up because they thought he was a homeless drunk passed out-and he had DiNozzo’s business card with him” Jen said.
“Where are you? It sounds like you are in a cargo hold somewhere” Clint asked when he heard all of the background noise.
“I am” was Jen’s answer.
“Why are you in the cargo hold?” Tony asked.
“Because I called in a favor and am on a DoD flight” Jen said.
“I am sure she wanted to make sure he’s ok too Tony” Steve said finally speaking. “Do you know where he is Jen?” Steve asked.
“Go to the NCIS office” Jen said through the static. “I am about to lose you. I’ll see you all there” she added as the line went dead.
Pride was checking in on the man when he started to stir. He watched as the man groaned as he woke up but stayed in the crouched position he had woken up in.
“Oh good lord” he man mumbled to himself.
“Morning Friend” Pride said making the other man freeze. “Do you know where you are at?” he asked.
“A cell” the man replied softly.
“Yes” Pride replied. “Do know where?” Pride tried.
Bruce sighed slowly turning around-decided he needed to face whoever this guy was.
“No I don’t” Bruce replied.
“You are in New Orleans” Pride said.
Bruce frowned at that “New Orleans? That’s three states away” he mumbled to himself.
Pride looked at him puzzled then shook his head trying to stay on topic “My name is Dwayne Pride and you are in the NCIS office. My agent found you passed out half naked in a gutter and thought you were a homeless drunk” he began watching the man.
“Hey King we have a problem out here” Brody said as she walked briskly in. “You need to get out there before LaSalle gets into a fist fight with this guy”.
King blinked at his agent “Sure thing-Brody could you grab something for Mr. Banner to wear. I’ll be right back” he said.
Pride walked out to see his lobby filled with superheroes-which was a first for him. He saw LaSalle seemed to be facing off with no other than Tony Stark-while Captain America was trying to intervene.
“Is there a problem Christopher” Pride asked loudly announcing his presence.
“Mr. Stark is here to get Mr. Banner King” LaSalle said as he slowly deflated turning to his boss.
Pride turned his attention to Tony Stark-the man was smaller in real life but held himself in such a way that made him seem taller.
“Mr. Stark-I am Dwayne Pride. I am the officer in charge here. Mr. Banner is fine-he won’t be charged with anything and we haven’t ran his name-per Gibbs request. So everyone take a step back and breathe-alright” Pride said walking back and squeezing LaSalle’s shoulder as he passed.
“Christopher Genevieve said Mr. Banner needed food-he does seem weak-I have a plate already waiting for him. Then we can go from there” Pride said staring at his second in command.
“Sure thing Pride” Chris said as he turned glancing at the Avengers before he walked toward the stairs.
“You are giving him food-why?” Stark asked in surprise as he watched LaSalle leave.
“I’ve known Gibbs and Genevieve for years so I believe them when they vouched for him” Pride said simply. “I’d offer you all food-but I am afraid I didn’t make enough. Once Jen gets here we can go to my bar and get food and drinks there-get acquainted” Pride said with a smile.
Sam walked in a few minutes later with Jen behind him “Hey Guys look who I found” he said with a smile.
Dwayne smiled as he walked toward her with his arms out “You better get over here and hug me” he demanded.
Jen laughed throwing herself at him “King It’s so good to see you” she said returning the hug.
LaSalle and Brody walked into the front with Bruce just in time to see Pride hugging Jen.
“Who’s Pride hugging?” Brody asked.
LaSalle smile “Jenny Gibbs” he said loudly making Jen groan.
“Shut up Ass” she said smacking LaSalle in the head lightly and hugging him as well.
Sam chuckled then gasped when he saw the other agent standing there “Meri?” he asked.
Meredith turned-her eyes getting huge when she saw him “Sam?” she asked.
“Who else would it be?” he replied with a cocky smile.
“Sam Wilson” she said with a shake of her head going over to hug him.
“Wow okay how’d you two know each other?” LaSalle asked.
“Emily once dated his best friend-so we saw a lot of each other” Brody said quietly.
The Avengers looked at each other in confusion until Sam elaborated.
“Reilly dated her twin Emily” he said simply.
Jen walked over and hugged Bruce gently-just resting against him-not saying anything. “Might need to teach Hulk how to keep his ear bud in” she said finally.
Bruce snorted into her hair “If he’d listen to anyone it’d be you” he said.
Pride looked around “Okay-everyone-it’s quitting time. Let’s go to my bar and get acquainted-or reacquainted” Pride said shooing everyone out of the office.
“I’ll call Loretta and tell her to meet us there” Brody replied.
“Good call Brody” Pride said as he grabbed his phone and locked the office
‘Hmm-This wasn’t so bad’ Bruce thought to himself. 'It wasn’t too many people or too loud-good music. He was actually short of enjoying himself. He was still worried why Hulk had taken him this far away from the team-but that was something he could ask him later. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves-they needed to let off some steam.'
Bruce looked across the floor at Jen. He watched as she declined another drink from one of Prides people. That's odd-she very rarely says no to free drinks. She doesn't drink like Tony-he didn't think he could be with her if she were-but they were in New Orleans of all places. He watched as Loretta give her a strange look-glancing sideways in his direction and then turning so he couldn't see her face-but he saw her hand go to Jen's stomach? The pieces were slowly falling into place in his mind-she had been sick-she was dizzy for no apparent reason-she is declining alcohol-OH GOD! He felt the panic hit him like a Mack truck. The room started to spin-the music and sounds were echoing -over the sound of the blood rushing in his ears. Air--he needed air-he got out of his chair so fast it crashed to the ground. He didn't pay it any mind as he turned and ran toward the door.
"Oh god" Jen said seeing the realization hit Bruce.
"Is he ok?" Loretta asked.
"No-get Thor and Tony please" she said as she ran after Bruce.
She was out the door looking at where Bruce might have run to in seconds. She glanced at the bouncer "See where the fluffy haired guy with glasses went?" She asked. He nodded pointed up the street. "Thanks" she said as she jogged up the street.
She was trying to breathe and not freak out. He knows and he's freaking out-she should have told him. Ok what chance did she have before this? She should have called him or something. Stop it she doesn't even know it's for real yet. She was so busy arguing with herself that she almost missed his hunched form in the shadows.
"Bruce" she said quietly.
"Don't” he all but growled at her.
"Bruce" she said again trying to reach for him stopping as he jerked away.
"Am I right?" He asked.
Jen just stared at him "I don't know yet" She said.
"You don't know yet" he repeated slowly.
She stared- trying not to snap "yes I don't know yet. I went back to Ducky-his initial test say yes-but it's got to be wrong. I can't have kids-you know that. So I made him redo the test" she said to her feet.
'Neither of them should be able to have kids.' His frantic mind screamed at him. 'They shouldn't be having this discussion ever-especially in an alleyway.'
"Bruce I know you are freaking out but I am freaking out too" Jen said softly.
Of course she would be-she's had to deal with this alone for 2 days now. She was told at a young age by doctors that because of THEM she wouldn't be able to have children. Now this is happening- with him of all people. He couldn't breath-and the Hulk was growling in the back of his mind. He shouldn't be awake so soon after a battle. He felt his control slipping with the stress of the situation-he needed time to calm down and think.
"I need-I need" he babbled-not knowing what to say-but knowing he needed to get go before there was an incident.
"I am sorry" he whispered as he shook his head pushing past her and incidentally running right into Tony.
"Whoa buddy what's wrong?" He said worried.
Bruce just shook his head clutching at his friends shoulder "get me out of here" he pleaded.
Tony looked over at Jen who just stood there with tears in her eyes and balled fist at her side-nodded and looked away.
"Ok come on Bruce lets go" Tony said pulling his science bro toward the hotel he had made arrangements with earlier in the day.
Loretta had followed Tony-worried when Jen ran after Bruce-coming up and hugging her. "It's ok sweetie-come with me" she said as pulled Jen back to the bar.
Natasha, Clint and Thor were waiting out front for her.
"Everything ok?" Clint asked looking at her.
Jen just shot him a look.
"Where'd doc go?" He asked next.
"Went back to the hotel with Tony" she said as Loretta pulled her inside.
Natasha looked at Clint with a raised eyebrow "ok spill" she said.
Clint shrugged "nothing to spill Tasha-all I have is a theory" he stated.
"What's your theory then" she asked trying not to roll her eyes at him.
"She's pregnant" he said.
Natasha was momentarily stunned then shook her head. "That’s not even possible-With either of them." She said.
"Why else would either one of them act that way?" He asked.
Natasha thought about that and realized he had a point. "How do you want to play this?" She asked. “I would prefer to go to Bruce-I am not good with girl talk yet" she adds.
Clint chuckled and kissed her forehead "ok go see Bruce-I'll do the girl talk" he said.
Tony had pulled Bruce to empty quiet side street near the river bank. He knew the sound of water always calmed him-he didn't want to take him back to their hotel in the state he was in. As soon as he let go-Bruce sat down-his back to the wall-his head on his knees.
"Breath buddy" Tony said. "What happened? First fight?" He asked fishing for details.
Bruce just shook his head "this can't be happening-this is so wrong" he kept mumbling to himself.
"Bruce what can't be happening" Tony asked worried.
Bruce continued to mumble- so far in his head he wasn't even registering Tony's questions.
Tony crouched down and grasped his friend’s shoulders-making him look at him. "Banner you need to tell me what happened-you are starting to scare me" Tony said slowly-deliberately.
Bruce blinked cleared his throat so Tony could understand him. "Ducky gave Jen a blood test-she-she hasn't been feeling right lately. He told her she was pregnant" he whispered.
Tony was rarely shocked-but he had to admit this shocked him. But as soon as the shock came disbelief and anger. All three must have shown on his face because Bruce's face paled.
"So are you upset because you think it isn't yours or that it is?" Natasha's voice came from the shadows-causing both to jump.
"Jesus Tasha my heart rate is already too high" Bruce snapped.
Tony looked at Romanov-she had a point- Bruce would be upset for either of those reasons. They shared a look and then looked at Bruce. He looked up and saw their looks and his anger skyrocketed. He jumped to his feet ready to exploded-yell and scream at them or confess his emotions- whatever came first-when the world spun. He had been working more than he was sleeping- the battle that just happened and his emotional state-he hit his breaking point and passed out. Both rushed to catch him-Tony actually getting to him first.
"Shit" Tony said as he held Bruce's limp body.
"Let me call Steve-he's the closest and should be back in his room by now" Natasha said pulling out her phone and hitting a button. "Steve we need you to carry Bruce-yeah we'll explain when you get here" she said then gave Steve the coordinates before hanging up.
"Is that a shield thing you all do together? The coordinate thing?" Tony asked. She rolled her eyes "no stark-we were both taught that way-by coordinates- so it's easier for him-us really-to do that in places we have never been." She said.
Just then a stick snapped and Steve came from the opposite direction. "Damn it cap" Tony said. "I do have a heart condition".
Natasha smiled while Steve chuckled. Then he looked at Bruce "ok what happened?" He asked.
"He fainted" Natasha said.
Steve gave her a look "I can see that-why?" He asked.
"It's really not for us to say Steve" Tony began.
Natasha sighed "we're not even sure-but we THINK Jen might be pregnant. Bruce understandably took it-well like he normally would." She said with a shrug.
Steve looked at both Natasha and Tony finally ending up looking at Bruce. "Poor Bruce" he said going and taking him from Tony. "Let's get him back and let him sleep." He adds looking around "is she here?"
"She stayed at the bar-Clint stayed with her-see if she was ok" Tasha said.
Steve nodded "that's good" He said as they started walking back to the hotel. "So she ran around on him then?" He asked.
Tony laughed "it's called Fucking around now Steve-and that's my guess" he said.
"Language Tony" Steve scolded.
Tony rolled his eyes "Fine-screwing around-that better for your sensitive ears" Tony shot back.
Natasha stayed quiet for a minute “guys her file says she can't have children-due to SHIELD doctors and other unnamed parties. She shouldn't be able to." She said going quiet again thinking "but we all are pretty observant-I think we could tell if something was wrong with them. I seriously don't think she cheated on him." She added.
"It could have been before they were together" Tony replied.
"Let's wait and let Jen tell us before we jump to conclusions" Steve interjected.
Tony sighed "yeah you're right-I'll be good and hear her out before I judge her" he said.
Steve rolled his eyes "good" he said.
Clint walked in-Thor, Sam and Brody were waiting for him.
"Is Bruce ok?" Sam asked worried.
"Thor you hear big green yelling?" He asked Thor-knowing he'd be able to hear over the music.
Thor cocked his head to listen "no the berserker is not out" he said.
Clint looked at Sam "he's fine then-just tired and upset." He said smiling looking for Jen in the throngs of people.
He saw her over in the corner with Loretta and started over to them. He grabbed an empty chair and sat in it backwards looking at them.
"Didn't take it well I guess?" He said stating the obvious.
Jen snorted trying to discreetly wipe a tear away. "Typical Bruce behavior" she said.
He chuckled "honestly you ok?" He asked seriously.
She smiled nodding "I guess. Not sure yet. Nothing is definite – Ducky’s test had to have been contaminated or something. So I made him redo it. I haven't gotten the results yet." She stated.
Loretta had stayed quiet through Clint's arrival finally spoke. "Would it be so bad if Donald's test was right?"
"Loretta I can't have kids" Jen said.
"Doctors have been wrong before." She interjected. "You've said before they would lie to make you do what they wanted-maybe this was one of the lies." She adds.
Jen thought for half a second then shook her head "even if that was the case-I am by no means a virgin." She said with a slight blush.
Clint laughed while Loretta continued "sometimes things happen at the right time to the right people" she said with a smile.
Jen busted out laughing as King came over. "What did I miss? What's so funny?" He asked.
"Loretta is waxing inspirations to me" Jen answered.
Dwayne smiled "Loretta why are you waxing inspirations-Jen can I get you a drink?"
"Just water Dwayne thanks" Jen said.
He chuckled "what are you-" he froze turning slowly and staring at her. “You are aren't you? Are you pregnant?" He asked.
Jen sighed "I need to know stupider people!" She said.
Clint laughed "Or you drink to much-since the second you decline a drink-it's the next assumption they make" he said ducking as Jen threw a balled up napkin at him. His phone of course starting ringing at that moment. He excused himself and stepped away to answer it.
"Does Gibbs know?" Pride asked.
"Yes he was there when I was having a panic attack and screaming at Ducky" she said.
"But she doesn't know for certain yet" Loretta said.
Just then Clint came back "listen -that was Nat-SHEILD wants us to head back tonight. Bruce is passed out-if you want to come back with us- you won't have to interact with him. It's up to you" he said.
Dwayne looked at her sensing she had no desire to go back with them tonight. "You know Christopher has to go for his certification renewal in DC-he leaves in the morning. You know how he is-I am sure he would love the company" He said.
Jen smiled nodding looking guiltily at Clint. He nodded in understanding "I get it. Stay safe and I guess we'll see you tomorrow." He said coming up and hugging her. "I'll tell Doc to call you if he wakes up" he adds looking like he wanted to say something else.
"Don't worry I'll be back tomorrow" she answered his silent question. He nodded saying goodbye to Pride and Loretta-then went to tell Thor and Sam they needed to leave.
Jen couldn't help but feel a little guilty for staying. 'Stop' she chastised herself 'Bruce will probably sleep until morning-he won't even know she was gone.' She thought. Dwayne looked at her smiling "come on let's head back- we can catch up" he said. "Okay" she agreed. Pride, Loretta and Jen headed to the door and back to Dwayne’s house.
The jet was waiting for them when they got there. Thor, Sam and Clint climbed in-Clint sitting in the pilot seat.
"She didn't come with you?" Tasha asked.
He turned making sure Bruce was still passed out before he answered. "Think she was still too emotional to want to come back with us. She decided to accompany one of Pride's people to DC in the morning." He said.
"Is she coming back" Tasha asked.
"she better" came Tony's muttered reply.
"She told me she was and I believe her" Clint said starting the plane so they could head back.
Later the Next Day
Jen knew she needed to talk to Bruce. She took a deep breath as the elevator door opened to the floor that Bruce’s lab was on. She figured they both had time and space to cool off -or she hoped so at least. She had given Christopher a spare key to her house when she made him drop her off at Tony’s house on the way to NCIS. She Knew Bruce would be hiding in Tony’s lab and luckily for her no one was in the halls as she passed. He was staring into a microscope as she walked up-jumping as she knocked on the glass to get his attention. He looked at her-looking like hell. She gave small wave “I think we need to talk-can I come in?” she asked.
Bruce swallowed but nodded-hitting the button to unlock the doors. His heart rate immediately skyrocketed- He was afraid he was going to hyperventilate-or worst have a heart attack. It was no surprise to him that Hulk was at attention. He was always was attune to Bruce’s emotions-and after the last two days-the battle-the news-both have been on edge. Jen came in and stood near the table-waiting-determined not to go first.
“Are you ok?” he asked softly. “I was worried when Clint said you were riding back with Christopher” he said.
She was trying to stay mad at him but the disheveled look and the puppy dog eyes he was giving her-when he was looking at her-was making it hard.
“Well Christopher needed someone to ride back with him” she said-holding her tongue on the rest.
But he knew her well enough to know she would have walked back to D.C then ride back with them-that’s how upset she was yesterday.
Bruce’s shoulders slumped “Jen I am sorry. I acted like an idiot” he said “I panicked and didn’t even listen to you” he said sitting a stool. “Every time I think I have it under control something happens to show I am not” he said into his hands.
She walked up and cupped his cheek-making him look at her. “You acted like most men do-when their supposed barren girlfriend drops this on them” she said and smiles.
Bruce smiled then looks at her stomach.
“Has Ducky sent you the second test results yet?” he asked.
“It was waiting for me at Pride's last night" she said pulling out a manila envelope out of her bag.
“Want to open it” she said handing it to Bruce.
He reached out-like the envelope was going to bite him-then pulled his hand away.
“Let’s open it together” he said-causing her to smile.
They both ripped open the envelope and read the print out. Ducky had been true to his word and redone every blood test-even when he knew the result wasn’t going to change. Genevieve was indeed pregnant! Instead of the panic Bruce expected to feel again-he felt love and pride.
He smiled and looked at Jen-expecting to see similar emotions on her face. Instead her face was white and she was in a full blown panic attack.
“Honey-god calm down-Breathe” he said standing up and pulling her into his arms.
“How-How can this be possible?” she whispered into his chest once she had calmed down.
“I don’t know-neither one of us should be able to procreate” he said. “We need to pull some others on this to try and figure it out” he adds-thinking.
“We have a meeting with Hank whenever we are ready” she said.
Bruce pulled away and looked at Jen in surprise “What?” he asked.
“After Ducky told me the first results-I came home and called Hank. Told him I needed his help-we would be needing his help. But that I need to tell you first. He told me to call him whenever we were ready and he’d rearrange his schedule if he needed to” she said.
Bruce hugged her and kissed her gently. “I am sorry. I am sorry you had to find out on your own. Then when I found out I panicked and made things worse. I do love you-I hope you know that and I love this” he said rubbing his hand on her nonexistent bump.
Jen smiled and covered his hand with hers. “I get it Bruce I do-You can panic and run if it gets too much-as long as you come back” she said.
“Always” he said kissing her.
A knock on the door interrupted them-they found Tony glaring at them.
“So I see the two of you have made up” Tony said.
“Well we are in the process of making up” Bruce said.
“We need to talk some more” Jen adds glancing at Bruce.
“we’ll see you later Tony” Bruce said as he pulled Jen out of the lab to “talk”-before Tony could ask any more questions.
Tony watched as they left “Jarvis did that seem odd to you?” he asked his A.I.
Jarvis paused for a minute before he answered “I would assume by their conversation that they are going to talk and make up sir” the A.I replied.
“Couples don’t make up that fast” Tony replied.
“Well yes sir no couple that you are a part of but I would assume Ms. Gibbs and Dr. Banner are different” the A.I replied sarcastically.
Tony chuckled “JARVIS stop being a Smart Ass" he replied.
"Sir I am afraid Ms. Potts is on the way and she doesn't look happy" the A.I warned.
Tony sighed "Great" he mumbled. "Let her in" he sighed waiting for Pepper to enter.