"Was is better than is," Tony concluded and turned to look at Gryf as she took his hand. He liked to think he could be monogamous, but with Gryf, that had been impossible. She was simply remarkable and no one could ever stand up to her.

And so, despite his relationship with Pepper, Tony holds onto Gryf tightly. He'll deal with...everything...tomorrow.

"Let me fix you something to eat. Or try to. I've gotten...about the same actually."