Art Marcum

Tony Stark, driven by a new purpose, works on a device to expose illegal weapon dealings by Stark Industries. Pepper confronts him, concerned for his well-being, leading to a tense exchange about his dangerous mission and her role in his life.

Tony Stark enlists his assistant Pepper Potts to help him perform a dangerous procedure to replace the arc reactor in his chest. As Pepper navigates the visceral and life-threatening task, the scene reveals the deep trust and unspoken emotional bond between the two characters.

Heather confronts MacLeod when he tries to push her away for her own safety, believing himself to be cursed. As MacLeod prepares to leave to fulfill his destiny as an Immortal, Heather challenges his sense of responsibility and begs him to choose their life together over a future of violence.