The fly back was uneventful besides Tony's conference blowing up on the news. Once home Irene took Samson on a walk, fully aware that her Uncle was going to make Pepper CEO. They talked about it. Pepper has always been the best person for the job. Irene had no idea how to run the company. Heck she about to start college soon. So they agreed once she reached the age 25 she could decide if she wanted to take over the company. Why the age 25? Why no 21? Well Tony made a really strong argument to go and have fun before making a big decision. So Irene is rolling with it. Tony gave her some advice. One, learn about engineering and second, break some eggs. She had no idea what the second part meant.

But any way back to this walk. Irene and Samson were currently on the beach. Irene was currently deciding whether to go to Italy or not for the Grand Prix. Sure she can drink in Italy but she can't bring Samson. Sitting on the beach and looking out to the ocean, Irene told Samson.

"I've been away for too long Sammy. I can go to Italy whenever I want."

Samson got up and then crawled on to her lap. All 115 lbs. Yup he still thinks he is a lap dog.

"I take it you are on board with that idea"

"I see you still talk to your dog like he is a human." Said voice from behind her

Irene turned and saw Agent Coulson

"Hey Coulson. What brings you here?" she asked not getting up

"Just checking in on you. How are you doing?" he said and sat down next to her

"Everything going fine. Not going to Italy with Uncle Tony or Pepper. I'm tired of traveling. How is your Captain America card collection going?"

"Thanks to the one you helped me find, I only need one more. I found it but I'm currently bidding for it."

"Nice, I'm sure you will get it. Now why are you really here."

"Director's order. Can't tell you why as you know but at least it me."

They talked for like ten minutes, Irene telling Coulson what she had been up to. The agent couldn't really tell her anything because of the nature of his work. But they both bonded over their love of Captain America. Sure her uncle hated him because of how her grandfather would always talk about him but Irene always admired him for what he did during WW2. Sure she wasn't at fan boy status like Coulson but it was one of the only things he could talk about with her. Irene asked about the cellist he way seeing and he said things were fine.

"Well agent Coulson it's been nice catching with you but I should get back."

"Always nice talking to you Irene."

"Same to you Coulson"

Irene and Samson walked back to the mansion to find Pepper in the main room.

"Hey Pepper." Said Irene as she let Samson off his leash and sat down next to Pepper

"Hello Irene. How was your walk?"

"Uneventful, just glad to be home. Oh and I decided I'm not going to Italy. I'm just tired of traveling. I just want to stay home with Samson and be lazy."

"Okay that's fine. I'm sure Tony would fine with that. He won't have to worry about you that much."

"Ah she has returned!" said Tony entering the room from the workshop "Irene come down stairs! I have a surprise for you!"

Irene walked down stairs to find her uncle's workshop in full swing.

"What are you making?" she asked

"Jarvis, pull up the design I made for Irene."

"Yes sir" said the automatic voice

A screen appeared and showed an Iron Man outfit. Only it was smaller and looked for feminine. And it was blue and black. (Found a cool photo using google 'female iron man suit' if you want to see it). It looked like a suit for her.

"Is that?"

"Yes"

"For me?"

"Yes"

"OH MY GOD! YOU DIDN'T!"

"I DID!"

Irene jumped up and down in pure joy. She bear hugged her uncle.

"THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!"

"Hang on there is a catch."

"Shoot"

"Only use in emergency's okay? And you need at least a few hours of practice."

"So when would it be ready?"

"By the time I get back from Italy and from what I heard you are not going."

"Yes."

"Why?"

"I'm tired and I don't want to leave Samson. I don't have to go everywhere with you."

"Wow you love a dog more than you love me."

"Psh don't pull that crap on me. I'm tired of traveling. I just want a small break."

Irene sat down in a chair and covered her face.

"Fine don't hang out with your uncle. I just wanted to spend time with my favorite person and maybe have some fun but if you want to say home then that's fine." He said all dramatically "But really it's fine. I know I've been taking you everywhere lately and taking up all your time. You need some you time."

She got up and hugged her uncle and he hugged back.

"When you get back we can spend a lot of time together by you teaching me how to use the suit."

Her uncle remained quiet.

"I'll miss you" he said like it was the last time he was going to see her.

"It's only a few days"

Author's Note:

Wow back from the dead again. I wrote this chapter because it detracts me from my really hard classes at school. You try taking Vector Dynamics without going crazy lol. Anyway yeah. Thank for reading!