"Dad?" Tony whipped his head around to see his son, standing at the doorway of the lab.
"Peter!" He yelled in relief, running to hug him. Peter seemed confused by accepted the hug.
"Pops and I were wondering if you wanted to come upstairs for a movie night" Peter explained, hoping he'd agree.
"I-I'm sorry," Peter's face fell, "I've got to finish this project first. You know how-"
"C'mon dad!" Peter pleaded "You've been down here non-stop for a week now. Pops and I are worried, please.." Tony broke. He knew he hadn't left the lab. But he had to stay down there. There was something important he need to finish. What it was he couldn't remember at that exact moment…
Tony sighed. How could he say no to the boy?
"Okay Peter" His son's face immediately lit up. Running upstairs, Tony could hear Peter yelling to Stephen that Tony was coming. Reaching the upstairs, Tony saw Stephen.
"Oh good, you've finally decided to get out of the lab" He teased.
"Oh shush. So Pete, what movie are we watching?" Tony asked, turning to his son as he sat down the couch.
"Finding Nemo" Peter answered, coming in with a huge bowl of popcorn.
"A Classic."
They sat and watched the movie as a family, Peter cuddled up next to Tony and Stephen. It wasnt long before the movie was finished and Peter had fallen asleep. Stephen picked up the teenager and carried him to his room, as Tony got up to stretch. Deciding it was the perfect opportunity, Tony tried to slip away back into his lab, only to be caught by Stephen.
"Tony please, come to bed. You can o back down once you're properly rested." Stephen tried to convince him.
"What's wrong? Sorcerer Supreme unable to sleep on his own?" Tony tried to joke, but Stephen could see past the joke.
"I'm serious Tony. You haven't slept in close to six days. I hate seeing you like this"
"Fine, but you better let me work tomorrow." Tony relented, finally letting the exhaustion get the better of him.
"We'll see" Was Stephen's reply.
Tony awoke to the white piercing lights of his lab. Sitting up, Tony wiped the tears away. It was just a memory. But he wouldn't let that be one of his last. He would find a way to get Stephen, Peter and everyone back.
