Pepper's expression changed slightly and her brow furrowed. "I wouldn't put it past you to get shot to prove a point," Pepper replied. It was the truth. Pepper was pretty sure Tony would go to any lengths to prove a point to her, especially the point that he was falling for her.
"I couldn't believe the doctor agreed to do the surgery I suggested. I almost talked her out of it after talking her into it because she accepted it so easily," Pepper admitted.