Pass It On (Book 3)

8 - Masks

Monday, April 17th, 2028 - 8:58 am

"This is really different, are you sure about this?" Tony asked, looking at his screen to inspect the changes I made to the new suit designs. 

"Yeah, I'm kinda sick of the old design."

"You still want that little pocket for your lock picks." 

I laughed. "Yeah, you never know." 

"Are you gonna have a new name?" 

"I don't know, I haven't really thought about it," I said as I heard a knock on the door. 

"Um, just a sec," I said before muting the video call on my laptop. I stood up and went over to the door. 

I opened it, peeking out, and saw someone I hadn't expected to see. "Uncle John?" 

"Hey kiddo, you get the flowers I sent?" 

I opened the door and saw that he had a suitcase with him. 

"Nessie gave me your address, figured I'd come to visit." 

He walked past me into the apartment, pulling his suitcase behind it. He looked around the living room before his eyes landed on the counter. 

I shut the door and went over to the computer, unmuting Tony. "Sorry, Mr. Stark, I'm going to have to call you back," I said before I ended the call. 

"You know Tony Stark? Iron Man?" 

"He's my boss," I said. It wasn't exactly a lie. I worked for him and S.H.I.E.L.D. 

"Wow, great place, you live alone?" 

I tilted my head. 

I hadn't spoken to him in about 8 years, since my dad's funeral but I did invite him to the wedding.

"I'm married," 

He looked at me. "What? To who?" 

"Peter Parker,"

"Huh, guess it has been a long time." 

I looked at his suitcase. "How long are you visiting?" 

He laughed. "I'm staying at a hotel, don't worry. Probably about a week or two, not sure." 

I sighed. 

"How're your brothers? Sam and P.J."

"T.J. and they're good. Sam lives in Brooklyn with his wife and daughter. T.J. and his daughter live in New Rochelle."

"Didn't know they had kids already." 

"Sam and Rebecca's daughter, Lilly is 6. Amriel is 14." 

"Wow, so where's your husband?" He said as he sat on the couch.

"He's at work. He's a biochemist at Oscorp Industries and speaking of work, I have to go soon too." 

"Didn't you just talk to your boss?" 

"Yeah. I do security work for Mr. Stark but I also teach self-defense in my spare time and I have a class in about 20 minutes." I said, looking at the clock. 

"Alright, I guess I'll head to my hotel then, could we get dinner or something when you guys are free? I'd love to meet your husband." 

"Yeah, I'll talk to him and text you." 

He nodded as he grabbed his suitcase. 

I sighed as he closed the door behind him. 

I texted Tony that my uncle showed up and let him know that the design we came up with was fine for my new suit. Then I put on the necklace and bracelets that held my suit before changing into some gym clothes and leaving for the base.