Naturally, The Simmons Clan appeared in mass at their front door. Oliva and William stood at the forefront of the Invasion, then in swept the rest of them except for Siobhan and Liam. The little boy's face was scrunched and his appearance was one of a looming meltdown. Siobhan appeared nervous and indecisive about entering their apartment.

"Hello, Liam," Phil greeted the little boy. "I understand you like planets and stars?"

The little boy… who was maybe five… nodded his head. He didn't make eye contact with Phil. However Phil was prepared and didn't insist that Liam look at him.

"Then I hope you like your spot," Phil continued. "We set it up for Liam just in case he got tired of us boring adults. Don't worry, the girls have their own room. Shall we show it to him?"

"He's very wound up," Siobhan whispered. "I thought it would be best if we stayed back at the hotel but he didn't want to be left behind. If he gets… Liamified… we'll leave."

"Siobhan, he's my nephew. If he gets excited or if he wants to cry for a bit, we'll deal with it," explained Phil. "Banishment is not an option."

"Oh dear God, it's that dog again," protested Olivia as Sonya walked over to Liam. The Staffie was wearing a fleece jimjam top with a star and planet design (Courtesy of Jemma' shopping binge when she had been on bedrest as she thought Staffies in shirts were ADORABLE, while Felix failed to understand the allure) and Liam looked at Sonya. In response, Sonya just wagged her tail.

"That's the dog that peed on William?" Siobhan asked.

"Guilty." Phil grimaced.

"Can I buy her a bone?" Siobhan asked even as Liam reached toward Sonya. "Careful, Liam. She's a big dog. Don't yank her ears."

"Sonya is very gentle, she's very good with children," Phil assured Siobhan. "Shall we show you Liam's spot?"

The room was a nice, calm blue and Liam did not focus on the various astronomy toys, but instead he sat in the beanbag couch next to Sonya. The blue Staffie seemed to reassure Liam as he looked…. Tired… as opposed to beingthisclosetoameltdown.

"Liam, would you like your blankie?" Siobhan asked.

He nodded and his mother carefully covered him. He positioned the blanket so it covered a bit of Sonya and then he closed his eyes. Sonya enjoyed power napping, so she was delighted to curl next to Liam. She left Papa Phil to deal with her crazy grandparents, who the big-hearted Sonya unconditionally loved, even though she understood that it was completely one-sided.

Siobhan tiptoed out of the room and then faced Phil.

"How much do you want for Sonya? I'll sell a kidney if necessary. So, how much," she asked. Seriously. "I know she's your dog, but Liam is sleeping."

"She's a very important member of the family," Phil protested. "Our family. We won't let her go. Maybe you should look into a therapy dog for Liam. Talk to Felix, he was working towards getting Sonya certified as a therapy dog for children. He can make suggestions, possibly help you locate a dog for Liam."

The two of them looked in at the slumbering Liam who was using the snoring Staffie as a pillow.

"There's a video baby monitor set up in the corner, so we can watch them," promised Phil.

"He's finally sleeping…" Siobhan whispered. "This trip has been exhausting for him as he hasn't been sleeping. He must have his routines, which have been shot to shit, and then there's NAN…. And let's not even get started on his grandfather who just terrorizes him just by being William. The size, the voice, the legend."

"So after the christening, I thought we could have a small gathering," the twin-set, pearl wearing Olivia began. "I thought the perfect venue would be here. It's so quaint."

Jemma weakly smiled and then Felix inserted his two cents. "Actually, we have other plans."

"You're not using your coworkers, are you?" Olivia asked. "For this, I think we don't have to worry about your employee discount."

"Actually, Pepper Potts will be handling the details," Felix explained even while Jemma appeared startled. "She and Jemma are quite close and she insisted on throwing the post-Christening party. She thinks very highly of Jemma as an employee and as a friend."

"I'm sorry, Pepper Potts, as in Virginia 'Pepper' Potts?" Arthur asked.

"Yes," Felix admitted.

"The CEO of Stark Enterprises?" Arthur questioned.

"Yes." Felix agreed. "I guess it's time to admit that Jemma's really not a party planner…."

"You work for Pepper Potts?" William interrupted.

"Only Pepper I know," continued Felix. Hi phone rang, and he held it just so which enable everyone to see the photo caller id – a picture of Pepper. "Oh, there she is now. Hello, Pepper. What can I do for you?"

Jemma looked sideways at Felix, who appeared….blasé at being on a first name basis with one Pepper Potts. He nodded his head, once, twice, three times which he never did due to his surgical history so it was part of the act. He listened for a bit, then he said, "I'm sure he'll love it. Thank you for arranging it."

He put his phone away and then Phil walked into the room.

"Pepper called. It's a go for tomorrow morning, if Liam's up for it," Felix stated even as Phil sat down on Jemma's opposite side.

Her two knights were guarding and protecting her, plus they looked highly pleased with themselves.

"Liam?" Olivia asked. She couldn't hide her confusion.

"Yes," Phil stated. "We'll be taking Liam to the Rose Center for Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History tomorrow morning."

"He doesn't do crowds. He just… gets… uncontrollable," sniffed Olivia while William nodded his head. Vawny, a barroom brawler if Felix had ever known one, pursed her lips and set her jaw as though she was as about to go forth and do battle.

"That's why they're opening it at nine just for Liam. They normally open at ten, however they've agreed to a delayed opening so Liam can have the museum to himself. The girls can come if they're interested, or they can visit the butterfly conservatory or the spiders."

"SPIDERS!" Ellie announced while Tess wanted butterflies. Then Tess wanted spiders, really big spiders, while Ellie decided butterflies might be nice.

"However Vawny, you'll have to let you know if it's too much for Liam. Felix and I thought that we should spoil our nephew," Phil explained. "There's a moon rock or two that he might even be able to touch. However, we'll follow your and Bill's advice as you know Liam best."

Felix glanced at Papa Simmons and having his attention, smiled the innocence smile of the beatified.

GAME ON.