Every television station in the United States was once again completely taken over.
The Mandarin once again issued a terrifying threat on television, claiming responsibility for the bombing of the Chinese Grand Theatre and explaining that it had been carried out by his people.
He once again threatened the president.
In a hospital in Los Angeles, Happy lay unconscious in the intensive care unit.
A nurse came over to check and adjust the equipment and prepared to turn off the television.
But then she saw Tony Stark, who had been sitting there for half an hour.
Tony looked at the approaching nurse. "Hi."
"Oh, uh..." The nurse was somewhat startled.
"Can you leave the television on?"
"Of course."
Tony stood up and looked at Happy, unconscious on the bed.
"The regular Sunday night program, Downton Abbey. He likes this show. He thinks it's very elegant."
As he looked at Happy, sorrow filled Tony's eyes. This was his good friend and brother-in-arms of many years, someone who had taken on a great deal of trouble for him and one of the people Tony trusted most.
"Have everyone wear their badges. He's taking this very seriously. Otherwise, my people won't let anyone in."
Tony spoke gently, not knowing whether he was explaining it to the nurse or saying it to himself.
But the scene he had just seen on television had ignited his fury.
Outside the hospital, countless television and newspaper reporters had gathered, waiting for Stark to come out and hoping he would respond to the incident.
After all, he was the only superhero currently appearing before the public. And among those injured this time were people from Stark Industries.
Tony walked out, and everyone swarmed around him, making him even more irritated.
He headed toward his sports car, but a