6 Months later

The team was sitting in the living room trying to relax after the last mission. Tony had an ice pack on his lap and winced every time some plopped down on the couch.

"Sir, there is someone coming up the elevator," said JARVIS.

The whole team tensed but no one moved from the couch. SHIELD had a bad habit of sending someone over without telling them. The elevator dinged and the doors slid open. Tony smiled when he saw her step out of the elevator.

"What happened to you guys?" she asked as she dropped her bags on the floor.

Bruce's head snapped over in the direction of the elevator. Whatever pain he's been feeling at that point didn't matter. He ran across the room and picked Vanessa up and hugged her.

"Did you miss me?" she asked when she was back on her feet.

"You have no idea," he said kissing her.

"Aw," said Darcy. "Y'all are so cute!"

Vanessa looked at Darcy. Darcy clammed up. She and Clint were still in hiding, or so she thought.

"Now, if only Clint would do that when Darcy disappears for a few weeks," said Tony.

"Wha!? I-I don't know what…" stammered Darcy.

"We all know," said Pepper. "It's not a big deal."

Darcy collapsed on the couch and covered her face with a pillow.

"Right, so am I still in the same room or should I find a hotel?" asked Vanessa. "Granted I don't think I can afford to live in a hotel unless it's one of those seedy pay by the hour kind of hotels."

"Live?" asked Pepper.

"Yeah. I got hired on as a full time researcher at my old job. They flew me out here, but I have to find my own place to live."

"I know just the place," said Bruce picking her up and tossing her over his shoulder.

"Never mind, I think I found a place to stay!" she shouted from around the corner.

Bruce dropped her on her feet next to the second elevator.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you when I left," she said. "There was just so much going on."

"How are things?" asked Bruce.

"Good. Kristie and Janice are coping. Melinda is in the psych ward of the local hospital for observations. But overall they are doing a lot better. But right now, I'm focused on you," she said pulling him into a kiss. "And God help Tony if he interrupts."

Bruce chuckled as they stepped onto the elevator.

A/N: This is the last chapter in this story. Hope you enojyed it. It went on a lot longer than i had originally expected. Please Review! ~Kat