I know it's been a while since I've updated anything, so I apologize. RL has been insane. But soon summer will be here and everything will slow down a bit.
Life
Everything he's ever done, every failure and success, every brilliant idea and choice he's made, comes down to this moment. He feels like time has stopped, or slowed down to a point where he can breathe in every second, pause to fully appreciate what's happening. He's not sure what he's done to deserve this, but he does know that he has never felt like this before, not even when he first realized he was in love with Pepper, although that experience is a close second.
No, the emotions that burn through his soul as he holds his daughter for the first time are unmatched. When he looks into the baby's eyes, he sees in them that indescribable quality that reminds him of Pepper: that intensity, as powerful and deep as the ocean. Tony rests her tiny hand in his palm, reveling in the feeling of her soft skin on his.
He looks down at Pepper, who is resting after her work. Tears of joy flood her eyes and Tony sees his own happiness reflected in her face.
Tony smiles and returns his gaze to the baby in his arms, his daughter, and realizes that this is the true meaning of life: not extravagant indulgences or success or money.
Life is nothing without love.
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