"To family." He gave her a warm smile as they clinked glasses and savored the burn of the vodka going down his throat. He hadn't been sure how the Avengers would react - particulary Clint & Natasha, whom he'd worked with before the Avengers initiative had ever been a possibility.
"Someone's got to provide commentary." Not to mention, humor helped him cope with everything. There was a pause and he motioned for Natasha to refill his glass again.
"I'm sorry. I didn't want to keep it from you. Fury had his reasons, but that's no excuse. I feel like I should have broken protocol and told you and Clint."