His Armored Heart

Chapter Forty-Four

Another month had passed, and Tony was looking at the images on his phone, making sure everything was perfect for the surprise baby shower he had planned for Bree. It had been extremely difficult, but with May's help, they had pulled it off.

"Are you ready to go, honey?" He asked Bree.

Bree walked down the steps, holding onto the rail. "I don't know why you're insisting that I come with you to this meeting of yours."

"I want us to go out for a nice lunch after. I made reservations and everything." Tony told Bree. "It will be nice and I think you will enjoy it."

"I won't say no to good food these days," she giggled. Bree let out a long breath as she reached the bottom of the stairs and rubbed her belly. "Those stairs are not getting any easier."

"It will only be a few more months, honey." Tony promised, taking Bree's hand. "Do you need to sit for a few minutes before we head down to the car?"

"No," she shook her head. "If I sit I won't wanna get up."

"To the car it is." Tony said cheerfully. "Which vehicle would you be most comfortable in?"

"The suv," she answered. "There's more space."

"Jarvis, have the SUV brought around." Tony ordered.

"Right away sir." Jarvis replied.

Bree reached for Tony's arm, holding onto him. "She's giving me a workout today."

Tony wrapped his arm around Bree to help her. "Do you want me to carry you?"

"No, no," she assured. "I'm alright. Walking is good for us both."

"Alright, then you set the pace and take your time." Tony told Bree, not wanting to unintentionally strain her.

Bree turned and kissed his cheek. "My ever amazing husband."

"My always sweet and loving wife." Tony said with a loving smile as they walked toward the elevator.

Once in the elevator, Bree leaned up to peck his lips, resting her hands on his chest.

Tony smiled and leaned in to kiss her properly, only ending it when the doors opened to the lobby.

"Mmm... don't start anything you won't finish, handsome," she teased, following Tony outside.

"Oh, I plan to finish it once we're home later." Tony smirked. He led her over the SUV and opened the door for her.

"You are such a tease," she giggled as she got into the car with his help.

"You know you love it." Tony teased. Once she was in, he closed the door, then went to the driver's side and got in.

As soon as Tony sat down, Bree rested one hand on his upper thigh. "So do you."

"Of course I do." Tony admitted as he glanced down at her hand. He quickly started the SUV and got them onto the road. "We don't have to go far, just to the community center in the garden." He told Bree.

"Community center? Why would you have a meeting there?"

"We took a vote and this is a more relaxed meeting. Plus, I had the money to reserve it." Tony shrugged. "It's nice to do things differently from time to time."

She narrowed her eyes at him, getting suspicious. "If you say so."

"What is that look for?" Tony asked, glancing over at her, then looking back at the road. "This isn't the first time we've held meetings outside of the tower."

"I know." She continued to run her hand along his thigh. "It's just odd that's all."

"I think you're over thinking." Tony chuckled.