In which Tony freaks out
“Ow! Damn it!”
Tony was instantly very awake. Something had hurt Pepper! He leapt off the couch, and rushed to his wife.
“What?! What happened?!” Tony ran up to Pepper and grabbed, “Are you okay? The baby?”
He began frantically looking her up and down. Pepper loved how protective he was being.
“Tony-”
“Where are you hurt!” Tony was frantic.
“I stubbed my toe dumbass,” Pepper laughed. Tony heaved a massive sigh of relief. Pepper was pretty sure he hadn’t relaxed once in the past seven months of her pregnancy.
“Thank goodness,” Tony breathed and pulled Pepper close to him. His shaky hand stroked her hair as he hugged her close. She could feel his heart pounding against her. The idiot was going to give himself a heart attack.
“Are you sure you’re okay?” Tony asked softly, repeatedly kissing her head.
“Yes, Tony,” Pepper assured him, “We are both fine.”
Tony leaned down and kissed her tummy. Pepper grabbed him and pulled him back into a hug.
“Tony, you need to relax a little,” Pepper whispered in his ear, “I love how enthusiastic you are, but honey you’re going to give yourself an aneurysm.”
Tony smiled at her.
“I’m just so excited. I love our baby SO MUCH, and like she hasn’t even been born yet…” Her husband's voice was dripping with love. Pepper stroked his cheek lovingly.
“I know sweety.”