His Armored Heart

Chapter Forty-Two

Tony nodded, making sure to acknowledge Bree, and checked out, adding the new bag to the others he carried. He kept one hand free to hold Bree's hand. "Do you want to rest before we walk back to the car?"

"I'm okay," Bree assured. She followed Tony out of the store then back through the mall so they could go outside to the car. "Today has been fun though. I've enjoyed it."

"I have as well." Tony said truthfully. "I know it's been a bit harder for you to go out, but once the baby is here and a bit older, we should do some real traveling."

"Real traveling? Where do you want to go?" she asked, reaching out to hold his free hand.

Tony gave Bree's hand a gentle squeeze. "I have so many places I would love to take you. We can go everywhere, a new place each time." He promised.

As they reached the car, Bree sat in the passenger seat once Tony opened the door. When he sat in the driver seat, she looked over at him. "Where are some of the places?"

"Anywhere in Europe. The pyramids in Egypt, palaces of India, Italy for the food." Tony said, naming a few examples.

"I've always wanted to see London," Bree admitted. "Australia too."

"Which would you like to see first?" Tony asked curiously, turning the car on and taking off.

"I think London would be first," Bree answered.

"Consider it done. As soon as the baby is old enough for a trip like that, we will have a London vacation." Tony promised.

Bree giggled. "You know, that'll be a little while."

"I know, but it's never too early to start planning." Tony said as he turned down a side road, taking the less busy route home.

"I guess that's true." Bree turned and watched out of the window, a soft smile on her face.

"How long would you want to visit over there? A few weeks?" Tony asked, wanting plenty of time to make it the perfect trip.

"That sounds kind of perfect. Would you be able to be away that long?"

"You know I will make it happen if that's what you want." Tony promised. "That's the beauty of planning early. I can shift work around as needed to free up the extra time."

Bree smiled and nodded. "Only you would be willing to do that, handsome."

"I would do anything for you and lil marshmallow." Tony told Bree, hoping she would never understand how true that was.

"That little marshmallow is going to need a name before too long," she commented.

"I still think it will be easier once we know the gender." Tony admitted.

Bree nodded as they soon turned towards their home. "Yeah. That will be pretty soon."

"I hope so. I'm getting more and more eager to know." He pulled up in front of the building and parked the car. Tony quickly unbuckled and got out so he could go around and open Bree's door for her. "I will grab the bags." He said as he offered his hand to help her out.

"Thank you, honey." Bree leaned against the car once she stood, then stretched.

Tony stole a quick kiss, then opened the back door and grabbed all of the bags with one hand. Once he closed the door, he offered his free hand to her. "Let's get you inside. We have a new toy to try and I promised you a massage."

Bree grasped Tony's hand and let him lead her inside. "Ooh, my husband is eager this afternoon."

"After all that sly teasing, you bet I am." Tony grinned. "Maybe I should have you wear that toy during your massage as well." He said, leading them directly to the elevator. "Hm... or we can slip into the bathroom down here and put it in you now."