Next time, maybe. [ He had a feeling they would make a very good team at a lot of things. Bruce watches Frank and shakes his head.] You have nothing to be sorry about. I'm not someone uncomfortable with emotions. [ No, Bruce wears his heart on his sleeve and he couldn't help that if he tried.] I used to want children, but that's not in the cards for me. I know no father could be prouder of her than you are.


[ He nods.] The 18th. I don't usually celebrate it, outside of when I lived in Stark Tower and they wouldn't let me get away with not celebrating. [ Bruce smiles and shrugs. He allowed it of course. Who could say no to that? He was bashful the whole time thought.] I just lost a few years. I'm not really sure how old I am anymore. I'm rounding to fifty. I was out in space for awhile.