Pepper flinches a little -- exploding was definitely oen of her biggest fears, but Bruce is right. She does seem stable enough to not spontaneously combust. If that was going to happen, it would have by now.

"I think you're right."

Risking it is just -- such a risk. But she knew she was hurting him and after everything they'd been through they both deserved better than that.

"If you're sure, then I'll...stop pushing him away."

Mostly. She's still not sure about sharing the bed because nightmares.