Natasha Romanova (redheadspy) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-01-26 20:33:00

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So about that quiet retirement....
Natasha was in the kitchen and opening the boxes that had been delivered earlier in the day. She had been too tired earlier to do it and she wanted to get this stuff unpacked before she forgot about it. A pregnancy meant shopping and she had been doing just that. Babies need a lot of things and Natasha did love shopping.

The Internet was a wonderful thing and made that shopping all that much easier. She had been extremely tired lately and the idea of going out and dealing with people wasn't that appealing. The urge to shoot someone would be too great to resist. It was easier to buy online and have it delivered.

She looked at the clock. It was almost eight pm. Tony should be home soon. She hoped. Since getting the company back, he had spent more time at the office than he had at home. Natasha didn't mind. She was tired and cranky and he was a workaholic. It worked out.

She continued to unpack the boxes.

Natasha was mildly surprised her husband hadn't picked up on any of the clues about her condition. Normally her husband was a step ahead of everyone else, but with all that was going on with the company, she wasn't surprised he was a bit distracted. Tonight. She'd tell him tonight. Then came the hard part. Telling the kids.

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	stark_inc 2010-01-27 07:07 am UTC (link)
	Tony has his blind spots, and speaking of blind spots... "Ow!" He trips on one of the boxes. "Tasha, did you buy out the entire Macy's catalog?!" (Reply to this)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-01-27 07:12 am UTC (link)
	"Only half," she said with a tired smile. "Welcome home. Hungry? We had Thai earlier and there's some for you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-01-27 07:21 am UTC (link)
	"We?" He puts down his briefcase. Scion was working just as Thor had said, which was nothing short of a miracle. The damage Maggie had done was extensive, but not irreversible. He walks into the kitchen looking for his wife and Thai food. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

redheadspy
2010-01-27 07:25 am UTC (link)

First thing first. A deep kiss for her husband. Then time to answer. "Anya, James and me. I was craving noodles. I'll heat yours up if you want to shove those boxes aside for me."

"How are things going at the company?" she asked as she made for the fridge. A year and a half ago this domestic stuff would have broke her mind, now it was just nice. So much changed in such a short time.

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stark_inc
2010-01-27 07:36 am UTC (link)

"Crave?" That word should set off alarm bells. "Crave" was a word for chocolate and certain seemingly disgusting Russian food. Other then that, Tasha could eat MRE as easily as fine French dining. The kiss almost trows that and any other thoughts he had out of his head.

Amazing. Tasha just kept stunning him every chance she got.

"Oh, bad, but not 'The Kree and Skrulls are coming' bad. Scion actually tied up a lot of her time and resources."

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	redheadspy 2010-01-27 07:40 am UTC (link)
	"I wanted noodles," she said with a shrug as she fetched the few containers out of the fridge. She really wanted coffee in the worst way, but one cup a day was all she was allowed. It was almost torture. "I guess that's something." She removed a plate from the cabinet. "How many arguments have you and Rhodey had already?" You bet there was money riding on it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-01-27 03:48 pm UTC (link)
	The grunt speaks volumes. He drinks her coveted coffee. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

redheadspy
2010-01-27 07:09 pm UTC (link)

Natasha smirked as she put the plate of food in the microwave and set the timer. "Guess I'll just check with Monica to see who owes who."

She grabbed silverware from the drawer and placed it on the table.

She looked over at him. He knew. She'd bet money on it that he already knew and was playing mind games with her. Despite her efforts to turn the tables on him, he already knew and was ignoring the boxes of baby things on purpose. Bastard.

A game of chess was always fun.

"Nick called. Wants me to go back to work," she said nonchalantly.

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	stark_inc 2010-02-04 04:08 am UTC (link)
	"And you told him where to leap, huh?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-02-04 04:13 am UTC (link)
	"Sort of," she said. "Kids are expensive after all. Five kids can cost a lot." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-02-04 04:16 am UTC (link)
	He stops to count... She can see him moving his fingers. And continuing to move his fingers... (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-02-04 04:17 am UTC (link)
	She waited for it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-02-04 04:26 am UTC (link)
	"Misha..." "Anya. James. Liza..." "Misha. Anya. James. Liza..." He takes a long quaff off his coffee and gets some more. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-02-04 04:31 am UTC (link)
	The smell of the coffee was tormenting Natasha. She just wanted a cup of the dark, delicious, java in the worst way. "The one on the way," she finished for him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-02-04 04:36 am UTC (link)
	The clatter of the coffee cup can be heard throughout Manhattan. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-02-04 04:39 am UTC (link)
	"Needless to say I was just as surprised," she said as she went for the paper towels to clean up the coffee on the floor. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-02-04 04:49 am UTC (link)
	He's already pulling up information on his phone. When he finds the information, he theatrically throws up his hands. "The nanites -" He explains. "Fixed the vasectomy." Then he realizes who he's talking to. "Of course you knew that." He breathes out a long slow sigh. "You like being a mother, right?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

redheadspy
2010-02-04 04:56 am UTC (link)

"I figured that was the case," she admitted, "but wasn't entirely sure. When you do something, you do it too well."

She squatted down to start mopping up the spilled coffee with the paper towels. It gave her something to focus on. There were times when it was easier to answer a question when you didn't have to look at someone. "Yes, I do, but if you're asking if I'm going to stick around, the answer is yes."

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	stark_inc 2010-02-04 05:07 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah, apparently." His tone is somewhat dry, but Tasha can tell the difference between deadpan and gobsmacked. "You..." He ducks down to help clean up his mess. "I don't know exactly what I'm asking," he admits. "I think it's 'Are you okay?'" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-02-04 05:17 am UTC (link)
	"I'm good," she answered. "The doc says I'm in perfect health and I'll be fine as long as I keep taking my meds. Mentally...I'm okay with this." She looked over at him. "What about you? I know I had some time to process it all and you just had it dropped on you, but I need to know how you feel." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-02-04 05:22 am UTC (link)
	He blinks. "Surprisingly? Spectacular." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-02-04 05:23 am UTC (link)
	That makes her pause. "Really?" If anything he would never stop surprising her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-02-04 05:25 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah..." There's a goofy grin on his face. "Don't ask me why. I might lose it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-02-04 05:29 am UTC (link)
	She smiled. "Good. Because I'm too old to go through this alone." She tossed the soaking wet paper towels in the sink for the moment and then started picking up the pieces of the coffee mug. "How do you want to tell the kids?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-02-04 05:31 am UTC (link)
	"With a bullet proof vest for Misha." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-02-04 05:39 am UTC (link)
	Despite the reality of it, she did laugh a little. "Divide and conquer? I'll tell my son and you tell our daughter? James and Eliza won't be a problem. Or they shouldn't be." She sighed and felt like a large weight had been lifted off her shoulders. "Are we completely insane for doing this again?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-02-04 05:46 am UTC (link)
	"Oh no. I'm not leaving you to face him alone. I want to see the look on his face." Devious? Yes. It's a parental right. "My suggestion? Tell the other kids. Swear them to secrecy. Tell him last and watch him complain to an echo chamber for a change. I love the kid. I do. He just acts ten at family meetings and I want this to be good news." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-02-04 05:50 am UTC (link)
	"Then let me tell him first. And if I do it alone, there won't be any bullets flying." Misha wouldn't have the urge to hurt her. That was saved for when he was brainwashed. "I think our daughter may have the stronger reaction. After all, she was the one who left the box of condom and a note saying not to be complete idiots." (Reply to this)(Parent)

	stark_inc 2010-02-04 06:01 am UTC (link)
	"True, but -" he shrugs. "I think she's more worried that anything that shakes the boat will cause us to harm each other. Despite all that attitude, I think deep down she's Dorothy from Kansas sometimes. James might find something to do with himself and Liza..." He chuckles. "Is Liza." (Reply to this)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-02-04 06:11 am UTC (link)
	"I know," she said as she finished gathering pieces of the broken mug. She stood up and put the pieces in the trash. "It's a motley crew. I'll tell Misha. You tell Anya. Besides, you could use some time out of the office for a quick trip to Boston. You've been working way too much and hard lately. Don't think I haven't noticed." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-02-04 06:20 am UTC (link)
	"Me? You're pregnant!" "Seriously though. I don't think I want you telling Misha alone. I don't think me telling Anya alone is a good idea either." His arms slip around her. "We're a team. We should show up like one." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-02-04 06:30 am UTC (link)
	Her arms went around him and her head rested on his shoulder. "I know we're a team. A pretty damn good one, but I really should tell Misha alone. It will go better. Trust me." "Then we can take a weekend and go to Boston." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-02-04 06:36 am UTC (link)
	"At least let me drive you to Xavier's," he insists. "I'll have Charles give me the tour or something." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-02-04 06:48 am UTC (link)
	"I'm pregnant, not handicapped or fragile," she reminded him. "But not adverse to pampering." A smile. "I'll meet him for burgers or something. News is easier to take on a full stomach and neutral ground. Then we can go tell our daughter." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-02-04 07:09 am UTC (link)
	"I know." He can't explain his apprehension regarding Misha. He trusts Misha. He accepts him as part of the family, but...He always defers to Tasha about it in the end. He nods. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-02-04 07:17 am UTC (link)
	"I'll be fine," she said and kissed him. Her son wouldn't hurt her, but there would be a temper tantrum. Less of one with just her there. "Besides, you can't get rid of me that easily, Mr. Stark. Not now." She smiled. "Not when you have a lot of pampering to do." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-02-04 07:20 am UTC (link)
	"I do at that," he muses. "I also have blanks to buy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-02-04 07:23 am UTC (link)
	She pulled back a little. "Blanks to buy?" Sometimes she couldn't keep up to his thought processes. Actually most of the time. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-02-04 07:27 am UTC (link)
	He's going to smile infuriatingly now. He does this long enough and she'll figure out the reason he needs to buy blanks for the Stark firearm collection. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-02-04 07:38 am UTC (link)
	It takes her a few moments but then it sinks in. "I promised not to shoot you. Besides, who would do that pampering? Unless I can find some cabana boys...oooh. Now there's a thought." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-02-04 07:42 am UTC (link)
	"Exactly. There's promises, and then there's prudence." He's laughing just a little because he can't help himself. A new challenge. This is fantastic! (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	redheadspy 2010-02-04 07:45 am UTC (link)
	She laughed with him and then kissed him. If she dared to admit it, she was happy. "Now eat your dinner, Mr. Stark. You're going to need your strength." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	stark_inc 2010-02-04 07:50 am UTC (link)
	"Ooooo...pregnancy hormones..." Yeah, this might even be fun - if he doesn't stop to worry. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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