Having just watched Iron Man 3 I actually think that Tony needs Pepper more than anything. He covers it up with his On-top-of-the-game adittude but he seems to be very scared inside. Unsure of a lot of things. He knows that Pepper can help him with it and become a Man.
I love your picture by the way I think its so amazing. You have tony and pepper to a T.
I love your picture by the way