"I didn't know you wouldn't be my secretary again," which the thought of that really bothered Tony. Like she didn't need him anymore, and the thoughts that she'd go on and live her life without wanting or needing him in hers anymore would drive him crazy.
When they got to Sophie's room, he put her down in her bed and tucked her in and sat down on the edge of the bed. "I could probably skip the story tonight since she's overdue for her bedtime." He just sat there for a few minutes, his hand running through Sophie's hair as she curled up close to him and shut her eyes, her thumb immediately going into her mouth.
"I don't know what kind of life you have out in Los Angeles, Pepper, but...I want you to be a part of mine here."