"What?! It's—" Gene passes the radio. "Pepper? Is that really you? I can't believe it!" This is almost as good as his dad being back! Or, it's just as good, in a different way. Whatever. Point is: THIS IS GREAT.

"Ask Gene where you— no, wait, you're in the armor, I've got your location ping. I'll be right there! Don't move! And, uh... whatever Gene told you, it's all true. So don't punch him or arrest him before I get there."