Nick, who was fighting far outside the city, seemed to have heard Alvin's complaint. Over the Hell's Kitchen comms channel, he said smugly, "Come on, we're not kids anymore!
You old geezer, just sit tight and watch us fight. We might even take Thanos out before he shows up."
Alvin wasn't the least bit angry. He laughed and put an arm around Ginny's shoulder. "How has Nick survived this long? It's unbelievable that Mindy hasn't cut his tongue out by now. Did she mellow out after they got married?"
Ginny wrinkled her nose and pulled a face, laughing. "Mindy can't bring herself to beat Nick up anymore. She's worried that if she kills him, her baby won't have a dad."
Alvin froze for a moment, then pressed his Communicator and said with a laugh, "Kid, take care of yourself. I think beating up a fully grown little punk would be more satisfying."
Nick was using the Reality Ring to send a swarm of giant Insect Race units after Thanos's troops. Laughing, he said, "Alvin, quit calling me a little punk. I'm a dad now, too.
Have you been back to Hell's Kitchen? Richard and I both sent our sons back to Earth by express delivery. Ha! That must've been quite a thrill..."
Alvin stared at Fox beside him in disbelief. "I'm a grandpa now? Why didn't anyone tell me?
How did Mindy agree to let Nick pull something this reckless? And Damon—if I were him, I'd probably burn that little brat alive..."
Fox pressed her lips together and spread her hands helplessly. "Those little punks have done plenty of stupid things. Nick isn't the only one...
Mengsk had a red BABY with an alien girl. Duke went nuts and quit the New York Emergency Response Team because he was afraid