7 – (Six years old) Hurt
"Daddy, is Mommy going to be ok?"
Tony raised his head from his hands, to stare into the chocolate brown eyes of his daughter. He looked to his left, where Sebastian's blue eyes had the same question present.
"Yes, she is," he replied softly. I hope, he added silently in his mind.
"And the baby?" Sebastian asked.
Tony pursed his lips. That…he didn't have an answer for that. Pepper was five months along and everything was going well, until that morning. A slip in the shower caused her to fall down and almost immediately, the bleeding started. Tony rushed her to the Hospital where she was readily taken inside by her Doctor. The waiting began, and Tony knew his twins were scared to death.
"Daddy, don't lie," Sarah requested.
"There's a possibility that the baby might get hurt," he explained as softly as he could.
Sarah's eyes filled with tears and she moved her eyes to the floor. Sebastian just leaned into Tony's side, a sad sigh leaving his lips.
"Tony!"
Tony looked up and saw Rhodey rushing to them.
"I got here as soon as Happy told me," Rhodey said approaching the three and picking Sarah up. "How's Pepper?" He asked as he rubbed the back of the upset girl.
"Inside. I'm waiting and it's driving me crazy," Tony gritted his teeth.
"It's a miracle you're not yelling and firing – even though they're not your employees – everyone," Rhodey said trying to relieve the tension.
"I can't cause a scene," Tony mumbled looking at his twins. "It would do them no good," he added.
"Don't worry, I'm sure everything's going to turn out ok," Rhodey said.
"God, I hope so," Tony closed his eyes and rubbed his temples. "What takes so long?"
"Look, how about I take the twins to eat something downstairs?" Rhodey offered.
"No," Sebastian denied. "I want to stay here. I want to wait."
"Sport, I think you should go with your Uncle and get something to eat. I'll stay here. I promise that I'll come get you as soon as I have news, alright?" Tony said, forcing a small smile.
Sebastian frowned, not wanting to leave. Sarah was also not on board with the idea.
"Please, do that for me and for Mommy. You guys didn't get to eat your breakfast, what will she say when she finds out you've been here without eating?" Tony said.
"She won't be happy," Sarah said quietly.
"Ok, we'll go, but you'll get us as soon as you know how's Mommy and the baby, right?" Sebastian asked.
"You have my word, now go," Tony nodded and Sebastian got up from his seat and walked to his Uncle side. "Thanks Rhodey!"
"Don't mention it, just keep calm, everything's going to work out," Rhodey said, taking Sebastian's hand.
They walked off, leaving Tony alone with his mind. What if the baby didn't make it? How would Pepper cope with it? How would the twins? Hell, Tony didn't even knew how he would cope with the situation, everyone was already so in love with the unborn baby, it would be a catastrophe if the child didn't lived. Tony shuddered, not wanting to go down that road. Pepper was a strong woman, and their child was too. They were going to be ok, they…
"Mr. Stark?" The Doctor's voice startled Tony out of his thoughts.
"Yes? How's my wife? How's the baby?"
The Doctor pursed his lips. "You should come with me. Your wife, you, and I…we need to have a serious talk."