InsaneJournal

Difficult conversations do not just involve feelings, they are at their very core about feelings.

Tony stuck to as close to his word as he could when it came to planning a "small" party. It wasn't easy for him, but he made sure his party included only family members, plus ones, and close friends. However, even with his careful planning, Iron Fam's apartment was only so big, which meant Tony felt claustrophobic at times. Oh, he loved spending another holiday with his loved ones, but so many people in a diminutive space led to feeling overwhelmed. In the old days? Well, he could drink to mask those feelings. Now? He couldn't do that in front of his kids. He wouldn't do that. Tony, instead, found getting air helped in such situations. Sometimes he'd even take a quick flight.

He excused himself for a few minutes that night and headed downstairs. He sucked in the cold air once he was outside and exhaled a deep breath. It felt good.