"Peter!" Tony calls from his bed, watching helplessly as the young man spins out of control. There's nothing he can do, nothing he can influence to happen. The only people with any power were already doing what they could without the help of Iron Man and that was hard thing for him to cope with.

Eventually the boy quiets down as the sedatives take a hold of him again. Tony watches over him. He was unwilling to sleep for fear the boy would wake and need him. Logic wasn't helping this time. The only thing that does catch his attention besides being Peter's silent support from across the room is when Pepper brings paperwork for them to pursue taking guardianship over the kid. He signs it right away without hesitation. It was probably a better move to get Peter's okay before pursuing that further, but Tony knew he'd agree to the terms.

As they waited for the sedative to wear off again, Tony looks up at Pepper. "We should get a dog. A dog for him. Maybe one of those with the floppy ears or something." He's never had any interest in pets before but it just seems like something Peter should have. Some pet to love and hold on to.