I do hope you guys enjoy this chapter. I know it kind of differs from the plot of IronDad but I think that all the relationships in this story should be given time and a storyline. Happy is an underrated character to me and I think Tony should have good friends. Please enjoy and let me know what you think!

(Tony)

Man. May really didn't like Tony. Sure, he wasn't the best influence or role model, but he was trying. He made sure the kid stayed on top of his schoolwork, he bought him stuff and fixed his things. He even agreed to having dinner on Thursday nights. What else did May want from him?

She didn't know about Peter being Spider-Man, but if she did she might kill Tony for it. No matter how safe he was with her nephew, she would never forgive it. He couldn't exactly blame her for it, but it was still frustrating.

Tony left the apartment building and got into the back of Happy's car instantly greeting the forehead of security, "hey Hap."

"Hey boss," Happy replied as he began to drive away, "how was it?" Admittedly he didn't care all too much, but he still cared some. The kid had grown on him. Maybe more than he preferred but somehow the boy had creeped into his heart.

"Not too bad," Tony slipped on some glasses watching out the window for any photographers that might've been lurking around, "kid's the same old kid. His aunt however; not a fan."

"Wonder why." Happy muttered barely loud enough for Tony to hear. The billionaire chuckled as they drove but didn't say anything. He didn't need to. They both knew each other so well.

Tony let out a small sigh as he leaned back in his seat thinking to himself about his favorite spider. The kid had really grown on him since Germany those three months ago. Tony frowned…was Germany only 3 months ago? It felt like it was so long ago, every day seemed like a week to him.

Tony was a busy man, he would admit with the Accords and trying to protect Peter. He nearly had a heart attack when he saw the Ferry incident. Seeing Peter's face when he took away the suit admittedly hurt Tony to do, but he couldn't let the kid die. He couldn't be the cause of another innocent death.

Then Peter went off and saved all of Tony's important projects on that stupid plane. Well more of stopped it from getting into the wrong hands, most of the stuff blew up or melted from the fire. He stopped it nonetheless.

THEN the kid turned down a spot on the Avengers. Which was like all he wanted in life. The kid was certainly something else, Tony had to give him that.

"Hey Hap," Tony said grabbing his notebook from a seat, "blast some AC/DC." Happy complied as he turned on the radio already set to Tony's playlist. "Shoot To Thrill" began to play throughout the car as Tony wrote down notes.

Ideas for upgrades for his suit and Peter's. It was kind of mediating as he jotted down every little idea he could think of. Even if it was crazy he wrote it down, might as well try. It couldn't hurt.

"Friday?" Tony asked before his glasses lit up. "What're are Pete's grades?"

"Currently a B average, his lowest grade is a C+." The AI answered calmly, and Tony let out a small sigh. That was a relief. May would kill him next Thursday if they were anything worse. Peter would still have to work on that C however.

"Alright good, also," Tony paused thinking, "find us an ice cream place."

"Why're we going to an ice cream place?" Happy asked grumpily like he usually did. But he couldn't lie, ice cream did sound kind of good. Especially with the boss.

"Because tonight's been a good night," Tony explained with a grin, "we should celebrate Hap." Happy simply shrugged, he wasn't against the idea. Tony was his best friend. "I'll call Rhodey. See if he wants to join us."

"Sounds good." Happy replied following Friday's directions.

Tony pulled out his phone quickly calling his best friend. It rang two times before Rhodey picked up with a quick, "hey Tones. Are you still at the kid's place?"

"Not at the moment. Happy and I are going to stop by some ice cream parlor, you in?" Tony asked but he could hear voices in the background.

"I can't tonight, maybe next time." James answered slightly disappointed. Work always came first however. "You guys have fun."

"Next Thursday sound good?" Tony asked figuring why not? Might as well get ice cream after dinner every Thursday.

"I hope so man. I'll let you know." Rhodey replied ignoring the looks he was receiving. "I'll talk to later."

"Bye." Tony said hanging up the phone with a smile. His life was looking pretty good at the moment. Ignoring all the Accords issues and Iron Man issues. He had the kid in his life, he had Happy, Pepper, and Rhodes with him. Even Vision was there for him. Even if Tony did avoid him occasionally.

The guy just reminded him of Jarvis too much. It hurt to hear his voice. Knowing that he killed the greatest friend in his life to make Vision made Tony feel too guilty sometimes.

"Is he joining us?" Happy asked turning into the parking lot of the small ice cream parlor.

"Sadly not." Tony answered putting his journal away as he examined the small building. It seemed to be old. It was white and an olive green, with windows on the sides of the building. It was kind of dirty and breaking down.

It would work just fine. No paparazzi around and no one would suspect The Tony Stark to go to this rundown place.

Happy got out of the car and opened the door for his friend/boss. Tony stepped out with a grin noticing some a look he received from a patron in the restaurant through a window. The duo walked inside with Happy already clocking every exit and window. There were seven people inside the building. Two employees and five customers.

One of the employees began to greet them, "hi welcome to…" She stopped noticing who the customers were. It was Tony Stark! Iron Man himself was in her family ice cream parlor!

Tony put a finger over his mouth and she nodded excitedly. She had to control herself. Even if it was maybe the most famous person like ever.

Happy examined the board spotting what he wanted immediately. The chocolate malt. A classic. All the while Tony examined indecisively. Good thing he was a billionaire. "Alright Hap," he said with a smirk as the girl attempted to calm herself at the register, "go and order."

Happy chuckled stepping forward and he told the college age girl, "yeah…can I get a…uh large chocolate malt please?"

"Would you like whip topping on that?" The girl asked noticing some customers looking at the billionaire.

"Yeah sure." Happy answered as Tony stepped forward. His smirk was still on his face.

"And for you sir?" The girl asked the superhero.

"Yeah hmm get me that triple brownie sundae. Sounds good," Tony paused deciding that more ice cream sounded good, "and a half gallon of vanilla please."

The girl paused looking at the two. Would they even be able to eat that much? It didn't matter, he was paying. "Ok then." She told them ringing it up bring their total to $15.24. "That'll be $15.24."

"Go find us a spot." Tony told Happy who nodded and turned away. He left to take a booth that would be most secure for Tony. He handed the girl reading her name tag "Jenna" and she quickly swiped his card.

She handed it back with his receipt and told him, "those will be right out for you guys."

"Thank you." Tony told her taking his leave hearing a "you're welcome" come from her as he sat across from his driver.

It took three minutes before their ice cream was in front of them. "Thanks for coming guys. Enjoy." Jenna had told them before allowing them to eat.

The desert was mostly eaten in silence as Happy and Tony tried each-others treats. "Malts aren't really my thing." Tony had said after taking a sip. The powder was what he didn't like. He was more of a shake man.

"Should've gotten the funnel cake." Happy replied eating a part of Tony's brownie.

"Maybe."

It was peaceful, just a simple tradition. The other customers filed out slowly before it was just the duo and the two employees.

"Just to let you guys know," Jenna began as she locked the door, "we are closed but you guys are welcome to stay and order anything else."

"Thank you." The two told her as Tony watched the man behind the counter clean. He was much older than her, whilst she looked like she could be in high school or college, the man looked roughly 50 or so.

Probably a father/daughter duo running the place. While she didn't have classes, she would work or something like that. Who helped him during the day? It didn't really matter.

The two stayed and finished the half gallon of ice cream and ended up regretting it. With pained stomachs the duo made their out of the parlor and eventually got back to the Avengers Headquarters. The night had been pretty good.

I know that it might not be what you guys were hoping for but like I said, I wanted to focus on all the relationships in a way. Plus, I wanted to start a few storylines that will continue later. I hope you guys enjoyed and let me know what you think!