A/N: Here's your latest chapter :)
Disclaimer: I do not own Marvel, Disney or the Avengers. Just Mia.
"The Dr. Peter Fisher Research Foundation," I read the next day. Gabby had just picked up the legal papers from my lawyer this morning.
"I think it's wonderful," Gabby said as she and Gwen wiped away stray tears.
"So my take over is next month, which means I want this event to be afterwards. We don't know if the cancer will take him quicker or later than the date he was given, so I want it to be the week after I takeover. Send an email to every staff member at this hospital, but tell him or her not to breathe a word to the Chief. This man has given the better part of his life to medicine and we are going to show him how valued he is. Does he have a favorite sports team?"
"Green Bay Packers," Gwen answered, "His scrub cap is their logo."
"Gabby, can you see if you can secure their star players for the ball?"
"We should make a date first," Gwen said.
"October 17th?" Gabby offered.
"October it is," I said before I dialed Pepper's number on my office phone.
"Pepper Stark," She answered.
"Sis, I need to borrow your Events Coordinator," I said, putting the phone on speaker.
"Caroline? Absolutely, do you want me to send her to you, or do you want her number?"
"Send her to me for a little after 1:30pm. I've got a consult."
"Sure thing. Will this be on the hospital?" Pepper asked, warily.
"No, this is on me." I said looking up to see Gwen smiling proudly, and Gabby mouthing "Thank you."
"Do you have an idea in mind?"
"Charity Ball, green and white. I will submit to her expertise, but I don't want crazy."
"She's a miracle worker around here, and she knows what your brother likes. She keeps it classy though," Pepper said as I wrote down my ideas.
"I need to go, I've got to meet with the Chief, but thanks for everything Pep."
"Anytime Mia," She said, before I hung up. Gabby got to work on phoning the Green Bay Packers and their agents, and Gwen was paged to the ER. Sarah was coming in today and I had to see her before seeing the Chief. I had a surprise for the kids after all.
"I wish I could be there," Gwen said as she dashed off. Chuckling I saw the Avengers Jet land on the roof.
"Dr. Stark, what on earth is that jet doing here?" Dr. Fisher asked, looking upset.
"How'd you know it was me?'
"The logo on the side of it," He said, staring me down.
"They are here for the kids. I already told them to send it back to keep the pad clear for our helicopters." I said, guiding him down to the elevator. I had everything set up for them to walk straight into the large room for the kids, and Dr. Fisher wanted to see it for himself.
"They wanted to do it for the kids, and my brother can hardly say no to me," I said as I walked in front of the group of children. Some were still in their beds, having been wheeled here to see.
"Good morning!" I said, cheerfully, even though I was feeling far from it.
"Good morning Dr. Stark!"
"Now what did I tell you guys? My name is Mia to you guys, cause you are my friends. And because we are friends, I thought, "What better way to cheer up my friends, than a couple visitors?""
"Who's here?" Sarah asked, being front and center.
"I'll tell you in a moment. First I need to set up some guidelines. Number one, no one is to touch anything sharp or something strapped to these visitors. They could hurt you. So what is rule number one?"
"Look, don't touch." They yelled in unison.
"Two! Some of them just got back from a very hard job, and you need to be gentle. Ask for a hug. What's the rule?"
"Always ask permission!"
"And three, enjoy." I said, clapping my hands and instantly doors behind me were opened and the team walked in. Some of the kids started screaming in joy, and some were too mesmerized by the superheroes in front of them.
"Boys and girls, the Avengers!"
Gwen ran up just in time to see Sam come in. He was filling in for Thor and Bruce, as Thor was in London and Bruce couldn't exactly come in costume. She winked at him, and he gave a crooked grin in response.
"It's Hawkeye!" Sarah said, clinging to my leg.
"Yes it is, and I promised you a special visit," I said bending down to hug the little girl. Clint came over to me and bent down to Sarah's level.
"I here you're a sharp shooter," He said, winking at her. She was quiet as she nodded. She had taken up archery with a play bow and arrows that had broken upon her fall off the deck. She had tried to perch on the railing.
"I have something for you," He said, reaching behind him to grab the bow he made for her. He had a good heart; he was just a little goofy sometimes.
She eyed it, trying not to grab it out of his hands. It was about her height, but made for her strength.
"No more balancing on railings," he said, making her promise. She nodded, still mute in excitement. I watched her tear up and Clint reach out to give her a hug. I glanced over at Steve, who was already looking at me.
With a wink at me, he turned to show the kids his shield. I sighed, thinking of how amazing he was, and how good he was with kids. Tony made the motion that he was watching us, and I laughed. Gwen was swept up in Sam's arms squealing as the children tried to come to her rescue.
It was another hour before the team was able to leave, and I got my meeting with the Chief. It was dry, but I understood everything he was trying to tell me.
"Are you ready for this?" He asked, looking like he was having trouble swallowing. I tried not to linger on his throat too long, and responded, "Are you?"
His chuckle was full of life, and I knew he had accepted his fate.
"I'm not looking for loopholes, but you might be."
"I'm confident that while I won't be nearly a good as you, I will lead this hospital with grace, efficiency, and great care." I said, smiling sadly.
"I have one condition," he said, giving me a hard stare, "My last days will be spent here. I've given the better part of my years to this place, and I'd like to be surrounded by family, this family."
"I have no objections," I said, wiping a stray tear.
"No more tears," he said, smiling again.
"Yes sir," I laughed.