Chapter 7, They'll be O.K.

"If I tell you, I'll start crying and that's something that I won't do in front of everyone."

Tony's heart broke at the breaking sound in her voice aand he knelt down in front of her. "Aah, Michelle-"

"You have no idea how long I've wanted to just run to you and tell you everything; knowing that I'd feel safe in your arms. But if I do that—if I start crying then I won't be able to stop. And I can't fall apart like that now. I can't."

"Michelle-" Tony didn't know what to say or do so he just squeezed her hand some. "I'm here if you need me."

"I'll always need you Tony. I just can't show it right now." Tony's eyes lit up and he grinned—Michelle couldn't help but giggle. "Now get back to work before Bill comes in here and makes a fuss. Or Hammond."

Tony decided to not let Michelle know that Bill was just as concerned for her as he and Jack were. She had told him and showed him in more ways than one today that she loved him. Still, Tony couldn't help but be just a tad bit jealous everytime Bill's name was mentioned.

He kissed her cheek. "I love you 'Chelle."

"I love you too Tony." Michelle's breathe caught. They were going to be O.K. she knew it. And whatever the day brought, at least she had Tony.