Family Holidays and Big Questions

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Tony heard the doorbell ring from where he was stood in the sitting room. 

"Steve!" he shouted of his fiancé, "I think that's them!"

"I'm getting it!" Steve called back as he passed the sitting room entrance to the front door. Tony began pacing, he was so excited to see Sarah and Jarvis after being away for two weeks that he couldn't stop himself from flinging himself at them both and pulling them into a group hug as soon as Steve had brought them into the sitting room.

"Hey Tony," Sarah said, retuning the hug, "Missed you sweetheart."

"Oh man, I missed you too," He said pulling back, "Missed you as well, Jarvis."

"Your absence was noticed too sir, I hope you enjoyed your time away." Jarvis smiled and Tony couldn't stop himself from smiling either as he dragged them both to the sofa, letting them both sit down before answering.

"I had such an amazing time," Tony said, grabbing at Steve when he came to stand next to him, "We both did, didn't we?"

"It was pretty fantastic and definitely needed," Steve kissed Tony's forehead, "You'll have to come with us one day."

"Yes, family holiday," Tony said, "You can bring Anna too Jarvis and we can all just relax and spend time with each other as a family and..." Steve cut him off with a quick kiss. 

"Getting a bit excited babe," Tony blushed.

"Sorry."

"Oh, don't apologise sweetheart," Sarah said, smiling wide, "That sounds absolutely wonderful, you can count me in for this."

"Anna and I would also be honoured to be included in this holiday, Sir."

"Thank you," Tony said, "It'll be a great vacation."

"Most definitely, however," Sarah sat forward, her smile turning curious, "You asked us over to share some 'incredible, life changing' news."

"Indeed sir, I do recall this also being the request, so what news is it you have to share?" Tony noticed that Jarvis' smile looked more knowing than curious but he didn't care.

"Okay, yes, the news," Tony looked up at Steve who was already smiling down at him, "Steve proposed." It was all quiet for a moment and Tony looked at Sarah who looked completely shocked.

"Mom...?"

"Stevie..." Sarah said slowly, cutting Steve off, "Did Tony just say you... You proposed?"

"I did, yeah, we're engaged." Steve said, wrapping his arm around Tony's waist.

"Oh my god," she stood and held her hand out, "Show me." Tony gave Sarah his left hand and she looked closely at the ring on his finger, "Oh..."

"It's beautiful isn't it?" Tony said, Sarah looked up at him, holding his hand tightly.

"Has Steve told you anything about this ring?"

"Like what?"

"The stones, they're all new and obviously it's been altered slightly to fit your finger but the actual base of it... It was his father's wedding ring, passed down to him after he died and... And... Seeing you wear it, oh, I couldn't be happier."

"It's... It's what?" Tony looked up at Steve who had a sheepish look on his face.

"I was going to tell you, I just hadn't yet... It was Jarvis' idea to use the ring, I can't take all the credit." Steve said, gesturing to Jarvis who was now stood beside Tony, a proud smile on his face.

"Jarvis..." Tony turned to look at him, "You knew?"

"Steve asked for my blessing, told me he wanted to do things the right way." Tony could feel the tears building in his eyes,

"Jarvis has been more of a father to you than Howard had ever been so I thought if I'm going to propose I wanted to do it properly." Steve's arm tightened around Tony's waist and Sarah was still holding his hand. 

"Of course, I gave my blessing because Steve... Steve is an amazing man sir, and it's nice to see you smile and to see you open," Jarvis put his hand on Tony's shoulder, "You make me so proud."

Tony couldn't help it when he started crying. This was all too much, how has he gone from such a cold and harsh childhood to a future filled with warmth and love and acceptance?

"Oh sweetheart," Sarah kissed his hand, "It's okay, it's alright."

"I did not expect to be the one crying," Tony said with a small laugh, "I just... Didn't expect any of this, the history of the ring... Jarvis." The older man laughed and pat his shoulder softly, almost apologetic but Tony knew him better.

"I has been an emotional moment," Tony only just noticed the mascara streaks down her cheeks, "But I know Joseph would be so happy to see what Steve has done to this ring; he's given it a new life and... And..."

"You're okay with me doing it right mom? I didn't think of asking, I just... I was given the idea and I went with it." Sarah let go of Tony's hand and hugged her son.

"It's perfect."

Tony looked around him and he realised that Sarah was right, here he was; surrounded by family, feeling safe and protected and loved and everything really was just perfect.

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