Doctor Stark (C. Barton)

Chapter Twenty Seven

The day the team left to take out Ultron, Mercedes became increasingly worried about them. It wasn't until late that night, that Clint came home. He was a bit beat up, but that wasn't what was bothering him. Apparently, Pietro had died saving Clint and a child. Mercedes told him not to blame himself, but she knew her fiancé well, and he would blame himself for Pietro's death for a while.

Almost a week later, Pepper had come to the farmhouse. She wanted to know everything, and the only way she could was if she came to the farmhouse. Mercedes introduced Pepper to Bean, and Pepper absolutely loved him. Mercedes then told her about the baby being a girl, and that she planned to have everyone around when the baby was born.

Over the next couple of months, Mercedes waited for her father to finally forgive her. He hadn't called her yet, nor had he come by to see her. She had found out about a week ago that Pepper and Tony were back together. Pepper promised to try her best to talk to Tony, but it truly wasn't easy.

The night that Mercedes woke up to pain in her lower belly, she knew that she was in labor. She remembered the pain she felt when Bean was on his way. So, the woman got up from the bed and went to the baby's nursery ro pack her bag. She then went back to her room to pack her bag, and some of Clint's things.

"Clint," She shook him,"I'm having contractions. They're like thirty minutes apart, so we have some time. I need to call Pepper to get her to come to the hospital to stay with Bean." She said, once the man was sitting up.

"Let me get dressed, then I'll get Bean and Mox." He replied, and she nodded.

Mercedes grabbed the bags and her phone, before slowly walking down the stairs. It took her about ten minutes to get down the steps, but she knew it was going to take a while since it was the same with Bean. Once she was down the steps, she placed the bags on the bar and sat down on a stool. She then went through her contacts and clicked on Pepper's name.

"Mercedes?" She heard, the voice quiet and tired.

"Hey, Pep," Mercedes groaned,"I'm having contractions, and I need you to get down here as fast as possible. I need you to call Nat, so you both can help me out with Bean and Mox." She said, causing Pepper to shoot up quickly in the bed.

"I'll call her right now," Pepper replied,"I'm on my way, Mercedes. Hold that baby in until I get there." She added, causing Mercedes to laugh.

Mercedes didn't know that the phone had woken up her father, and she also didn't know that he was currently getting ready with Pepper. Pepper called Nat, as Tony called Happy and Rhodey. Rhodey had been informed about Bean and the baby by Tony, and he had wanted to be there for the new baby, so Tony had to make sure to call him before they left.

Nat, Pepper, Tony, Rhodey, and Happy used Tony's private jet to make sure they got to the hospital fast. Everyone was holding gifts and bags of clothes that they had haphazardly packed. By the time the jet had landed, Clint, Mercedes, Bean, and Moxley were headed into the hospital. The new group followed close behind them.

"I've got Bean and Mox," Nat said, as she caught up to them,"you two go." She added, giving them an encouraging smile.

"Pepper!" Mercedes called, wanting the woman to follow.

"Come with us." Pepper told Tony, and the man nodded.

Tony followed quietly, as Mercedes was brought to a hospital room. He covered his eyes when the nurse checked Mercedes' dilation, but afterward, he quietly sat next to her hospital bed.

"Clint and I will get you some ice chips, and let the others know they can bring Bean to get some food in the cafeteria." Pepper said, giving Clint a look telling him to give the father and daughter a minute alone.

"I wasn't expecting you to come." Mercedes commented, looking over at her father.

"Nothing was gonna keep me from being here, Mercedes, even if I was pissed at you." Tony replied, and Mercedes sighed.

"I really am sorry, Dad. I didn't mean for it to get so far." She said, making him sigh and run his hand over his face.

"Mercy, I spent weeks thinking through everything, and I realized that life's too short to be angry at you for something like this. You're my little girl, and the more time I spend mad at you, the more time I lose with you, as well as my grandchildren," He gave her a small smile,"I forgive you, and I promise I won't hold it against you anymore. I love you." He stated, giving her hand a squeeze.

About three hours later, Mercedes finally gave birth to a little girl. Pepper and Tony were the first to meet the baby, but soon they went out and had the others follow them in. Bean was excited to have a little sister, and he thought she was the cutest thing. Rhodey had held the little girl, and though he wouldn't admit it, Mercedes could see a tear threatening to fall from his eyes.

"What's her name?" Happy asked, genuinely feeling like a part of the family.

"Megan Celeste Barton." Mercedes replied, smiling down at the baby in her arms.

She hadn't expected to feel so happy, but after being forgiven by her father, and having her whole family enjoy a big moment with her, her heart felt full. She felt happier than she had in a while. The girl hoped the feeling would stay forever, but she wasn't sure how long it would stay that way. The life of a super hero always caused problems for their family...