(Alright, the video bit for Tony's gift is in italics, to avoid any confusion.)

Anyway, on with the story.
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Peter had celebrated his birthday a few weeks ago, and Tony had an awesome present except it wasn't coming until well... today. While Peter sat on the ceiling reading a book. Because apparently that's what you do? He's part spider, so at least he isn't losing blood flow through his brain. As he kept reading, his father came into his room. Greeting him with a smile but also a confused expression. "Kiddo, whatcha doing?" Tony asked.

Peter glanced at him, "Reading, what's up dad?"

"Could I tell you something?" Peter nodded his head and carefully got off the ceiling and walked with Tony out to the living room where everyone else was. "Peter, for your birthday. I bought you Netflix."

"Thanks Dad! I was really tired of sharing the account with Ned." Peter replied.

Tony paused, "Wait... you just wanted the account?"

Natasha stifled a laugh, knowing how Tony is, "What else did you think he wanted, Tony?"

"Yes... Why? What do you mean buy Netflix?" Peter questioned. Tony didn't answer while his friends stared at him waiting for his answer. "Netflix." Tony finally said. The group of adults and teen filled the room with laughter when Tony was quite serious.

"No guys I legit bought Netflix I'll um be back." Tony was soon on the phone for three hours trying to get the original company that had Netflix to buy it back. Luckily they did and Tony would next time ask for specific details about what anyone wanted. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

For Tony's birthday Peter had a struggle on what he was wanting to get the guy, his dad is a billionaire who basically has everything. So it was different to find him the perfect gift, but Peter and his mother put their heads together and figured out a gift for instead of an expensive one he made one.

Peter and Pepper combed through a bunch of old home videos from when he was little and created a movie of sorts. He turned on the television and Tony was confused, thinking Peter was wanting to watch a Star Wars film. "You said you had a present kiddo, I'm confused." He said.

"Look towards the screen. Hit play F.R.I.D.A.Y." Peter said soon the tv came on showing a tiny little baby with brown hair and brown doe eyes.

"Hey there bambino, whatcha doing?" Tony said holding a camera that showed Pepper feeding Peter while May smiled in the background. Peter was trying to take a bite of what Pepper was feeding him except Pepper wasn't paying attention.

Peter ended up aiming his mouth where the spoon was but unfortunately he couldn't get it so he took the container out of Pepper's reach and poured it onto the tray in front of him using his hands to eat. "Wait! Sweetheart no!" Pepper said, before a transition was made of Peter babbling.

"C'mon Peter I know you can do it, say mama!" Pepper exclaimed.

Peter looked at Pepper then at Tony and continued to chew on the ear of his stuffed animal. And then... "Dada." He said.

Tony gasped, "Good job buddy! Say it again." It took Peter a few minutes but then he said dada again. He put his camera down and picked his son up, celebrating and rubbing it in Pepper's face. Their son said his name first. So another transition came on and it was Peter learning how to walk.

Then it was him hanging out with his Aunt Tasha and Uncle Steve, Clint, Bruce, and Thor. Seeing him stand next to Steve's shield and it looking way bigger than him. "Alright kiddo, time for bed. Say night night to your aunt and uncles." Tony told him.

"Goodnight Aunt Tasha, Uncle Clint, Uncle Steve, Uncle Bruce, and Uncle Thor!" Peter exclaimed, he walked over to each adult and gave them hugs.

Natasha smiled, "Goodnight Peter, sweet dreams, we love you."

"Love you too aunt Tasha." Peter replied.

Another transition from that clip was Tony and Peter in the lab just last week Peter was explaining quantum exploration. "I mean it changes everything Dad!" The teen shouted in excitement.

"I know it does kiddo. You'll be the first person to figure it out, I know you will." Tony encouraged.

Peter tilted his head, "You really think so?"

"Of course I do! In fact I know so, you're the smartest person I know. You can solve any problem you put your mind to." Tony explained, kissing the top of Peter's head.

"Thanks dad." Peter said.

"You're welcome kiddo." Soon the video stopped and Peter turned to his father who had tears in his eyes. Before Peter was even born, Tony vowed to never become like his father, cold, emotionally distant, and too many expectations. He never wanted Peter to feel the way he did while growing up with Howard Stark as a father.

"No matter what has happened, you've always been there. Since the beginning, I don't think I could ever live my life without you in it, Dad."

"You're the one person who's always believed in me when I thought I wasn't good enough. Or when I couldn't talk, you would sit next to me and let me lean on you."

"You risk your life not only for me but for everyone. You're Earth's best defender, and I've always looked up to you not only as a superhero but as my dad."

"I love you more than anything in the world." Peter finished. Tony pulled his son into a hug as tears silently spilled.

He sniffled. "I love you too, Peter. More than you'll ever know."
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The End of Chapter 219