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Chapter 45 – Tony and Genie
Logan lay in the bed in the med bay of the Doctor's ship. Rose watched as the Doctor looked over the screens on the wall and nodded his head. "This all looks good, Logan. You're going to be sore as hell for about a week. Do you want me to send you back to London? To your mum?"
Logan groaned, "Oh, no. I'll just recover at my apartment on the island if it's all the same with you. Mum doesn't need to know I got hurt."
Harriet walked in with Sam. The Doctor held his hands out and took Sam from her. He smiled down at him. "You're right Sam. A lot of excitement for one night." He walked over to sit beside of Rose. She leaned over and smiled at Sam.
Legate walked into the room. He had gotten cleaned up. His wet hair was combed back. "Oh, hey! You're awake!"
Logan grunted, "Hey, Legate."
Tony walked in carrying Genie. He pointed to the Doctor. "See, there's your old man, Gene."
Genie got down and ran to him. The Doctor handed Sam to Rose quickly so he could catch Genie as she jumped in his arms. She held him tightly around his neck. Rose laughed, "Genie, let your Daddy breathe."
Genie didn't loosen her grip, "Licis said someone took him. Someone hurt him."
Tony put his hand on his hip. "Licis doesn't know about your Interrogator. Lewis is speaking to him, and the other new birds, now."
Tony knelt beside of the Doctor and rubbed Genie's back. She let go and looked at Tony. Tony told her, "Gene. Someone did get your Daddy. But, your Daddy is very smart and was able to get away. He always does. He's fought monsters for a very long time. He knows what he's doing."
Genie looked back at the Doctor and spoke between her tears, "But, what if they don't let him get away?"
Tony rubbed her back and smiled, "Gene. That's why he has all of these other guys and me. I'll always go and get him for you. You never have to worry about that. Alright?"
Genie looked back at the Doctor and held him tightly around his neck. He kissed her cheek as he held her. He smiled at Stark. "Thanks, mate."
Tony shook his hand. "All in a day's work." He stood up and clapped his hands together. "Well. Logan. You look like shit, man."
Logan laughed under his breath. "Thanks."
"Looks like I need to stop beating around the bush and give you some fighting lessons. How about, next week?"
Logan smiled, "Let's see how I'm feeling. But, yes, sir. I'd like that."
Tony patted his leg. "Sounds good. I'm going to try to call my lady. Maybe she'll pick up the damn phone. Gene. Your Tony might need your help later."
Genie sat on the Doctor's lap and he wiped her tears. Genie smiled at him. "Sure! What do you need?"
Tony thought for a moment. Then he pointed at Genie. "Hey. Can I borrow her? Maybe for 20 minutes?"
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Pepper sat in a very elegant restaurant in New York City. She was dining with another lady. They were laughing and sipping wine as they ate their salads.
Genie, dressed in a lavender princess dress, walked up to the table carrying a red rose. Pepper looked at her in shock. "Genie! What are you doing here?"
Genie smiled, "This is for you."
Pepper took the flower and smiled. "Thank you, where are your parents?"
The lady with her asked, "Who is this?"
"This is Genie. Rose Tyler's daughter."
The woman looked shocked and covered her mouth, "Holy smokes! Doctor Smith's daughter! I didn't recognize her."
Genie looked at Pepper. "My godfather asked me to bring this to you. Then he wanted me to tell you that he is sorry."
Pepper smiled, "Oh he did, did he? Doesn't he know he needs to learn to apologize for himself?"
Genie pointed at Pepper, "That's what Daddy told him. He says, 'Don't be a child, Tony. Say you are sorry.'"
Pepper laughed.
The woman asked, "This is Tony's doings?"
Pepper laughed, "This has Tony and John written all over it." Pepper looked at Genie again. "Where is your Tony?"
Genie smiled, "He's asked me not to say. Hang on. You need to check your phone."
Pepper rolled her eyes, and took out her phone. There was a message from Tony.
The message read. "I'm very sorry. If you didn't already know, I'm a bit of an idiot."
Pepper smiled.
Then it received another message. "Well, not all of the time. Just when I'm around you for some reason. That's why I've sent in my reinforcements. She can handle the cute, while I handle the apology."
Pepper held her hand to her mouth and smiled, "This is so precious."
Her phone received another message. "I kindof….sortof….maybe…..well actually do…..like you a lot more than I originally planned that I would. I know you said you wanted a break, but these past few days without you have made me realize how much you do mean to me."
Genie leaned on the table and smiled. Pepper covered her mouth and read her phone. Tears formed in her eyes. Her friend asked, "What does he say?"
Pepper giggled, "He's apologizing."
Pepper's phone received another message. "Tell Natasha I said hello."
Pepper looked around. "Where is he?"
Genie giggled, "You'll never find him."
Pepper's phone received another message. "You told me I wouldn't last a week without you. It has been six days. I think. I'm not even certain."
Pepper smiled.
Pepper's phone received another message. "If it's too late, and I've screwed this up beyond repair, tell my Genie "no." I'll leave you alone and you'll never hear from me again. I'll let you live your life in peace."
Pepper wiped a tear from her eye.
Her phone received another message. "But, if it's not too late, and you would like to try, tell my Genie, "yes." I'm going to warn you, I'm a pain in the ass."
Pepper put her phone down. "I think I'm going to cry!"
Genie smiled, "So. What should I tell my Tony?"
Pepper smiled at her. "You can tell him…. Yes."
Genie pointed at her. "Yes! I'll tell him yes." Genie skipped away and became lost in the crowd of people.
Natasha seemed surprised. "She's just skipped through this crowded restaurant like that?"
Pepper shook her head. "I'm sure there's way more going on than we realize."
Tony walked up to the table. "Ladies. I apologize for my interruption of your meal."
Natasha rolled her eyes. "Tony, just sit down."
Tony smiled and sat down. He took Pepper's hand. "So, yes. Are you sure?"
Pepper smiled at him. "Where did your cuteness go?"
Tony waved his hand. "Oh, she's fine. I know right where she is."
Natasha looked suspicious at him. "You do?"
Tony looked hurt at her. He pointed to himself. "I'm the child's godfather. It would be irresponsible if I didn't. She's fine. Anyway. Pepper. I would like to ask you on a date. Would you like to go out with me? Say, tomorrow night? I'll pick you up at your place."
Pepper laughed, "My place is your place. I never moved out."
"Well, whatever. Date. Tomorrow. Could we do that?" he asked.
"Just you and me? No one else?"
Tony pointed at Natasha. "She's busy. What do you think?"
Natasha rolled her eyes.
Pepper smiled, "Of course. Tomorrow. Will you be coming home tonight?"
Tony sat up straighter. "Oh wow. Letting me come home. Ummm. Haven't thought about this. Yes. I could be there tonight. Want to start our date then?"
Pepper smiled, "Yes. Let's do that."
He patted the table. "Right on. It's a date. What time?"
Pepper smiled, "10:00?"
Tony bit his lip and shook his head. "Oh yes. I could do that. I'll be there. I have something to show you. I need to know what you think about it."
Natasha waved her hand. "I really don't want to hear this conversation."
Tony laughed at her. "Right. I'll be home later. I need to get Genes back to John."
He stood up and Pepper watched as he walked away. He seemed to get lost in the crowd and then he was gone.
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