Pepper smiles softly, nodding once in silence. It doesn't surprise her that Steve knows exactly what she means.

"Thank you. You and Peggy have always been so kind and supportive since day one." Of her, as well as the relationship between her and Tony. She blinks, swallowing back sudden tears of emotion. She wouldn't be the person she is today without Peggy's -- Steve's too, but especially Peggy's -- guidance along the years. It hurts Pepper to think Peggy can't be here to celebrate this with them, that she won't be there at the wedding ceremony either. "I just wish she could be here with us to see this with her own eyes."