"He wanted to prove that he could change. That he wanted to change. I didn't believe him either, until..." Tony picks up the ring again, running his thumb over the golden spikes.

He shakes his head. "Anyway. He's held up his end of the bargain." There have been a couple bumps in the road, but nothing insurmountable. "He hasn't tried to take it back, and he's been serious about turning himself around."