AN: Hello, hope everyone is ok This is another Maine based chapter, some sweet family moments, Bucky and Steve seeing where the girls grew up, meeting some new people, life outside the hero stuff.

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Chapter 36: Place We Were Made

In the evening, Andi and Bucky are in the lounge, waiting on Amelia for their trip to the bar. 'Hurry up, Mia!' She calls to her sister, as Bucky fiddles awkwardly with his jacket. He feels self-conscious in the smart black zip-up, tugging at the sleeves and the collar. Andi watches him, chuckling under her breath, as he checks the pockets with confusion. He struggles as he finds he can't get his hands inside and she asks, 'hard work, when you've only got one option, on the pocket front, right?' Bucky looks up at her unimpressed and then resumes his struggle. 'I can't get into them, why are they stitched up?' Andi laughs and steps closer, 'so you don't steal anything in the shop. Here, I'll cut them open. If I get some scissors, will that trigger anything?' Bucky looks at her, 'not funny, kid. Just get the damn scissors.' She smirks as she backs away.

Steve approaches Bucky and asks, 'you ok about going out? New people and all?' Bucky sighs, 'look, I mean this in the nicest way, but you need to stop mothering me.' Steve looks surprised and opens his mouth to answer. Bucky silently dares him to respond and then tilts his head towards a singing from the other room, 'besides, you already have someone to parent.' Bucky means Rosie and Steve smiles warmly, looking at the ground. He guesses Bucky is right and it's nice to hear it acknowledged. 'Look, punk, you've done great, but I am a senior citizen now, I need to look after myself a bit more.' Steve nods, resigning himself and Andi reappears, waving her scissors, 'look out, Barnes. Coming at ya.' She slides up to Bucky and starts to unpick the stitching, Steve grins and raises an eyebrow, 'maybe you're right, looks like you have someone else as well.' Andi looks up at the two of them, trying to gauge the conversation. Suddenly having a great idea, she suggests, 'oh hey, Steve, you couldn't grab Mia, could you? We need to go in ten.' Andi points to the clock and Steve nods, walking past them, heading for the stairs. 'That's cruel,' Bucky says to her, 'then why are you smiling?'

'Waiting!' Andi calls aggressively, from downstairs. Amelia runs around her room, fixing her hair, in a swept over style, muttering coming, I'm coming. She bends and looks in the mirror, spotting a picture of her at school, propped on the dresser. She faces it downwards and sprays her hair into place. The door opens and she shouts 'I told you I was coming, chill the hell out!'

When there's no response she turns around and there's Steve. He's smiling smugly and looking around the room. 'I can see why you would keep me out of here.' Amelia closes her eyes in shame, 'they must hate me, why would they leave it like this?' Steve chuckles and steps in, closing the door behind him. He steps on something and it squeaks, looking down he can see Rosie's inflatable bed. He looks at Amelia and she explains, 'she loves it! I spend $200 on bunk beds and she loves the $30 blow up.'

Amelia drops onto her bed and Steve looks over the walls, there's posters of a band called Green Day and My Chemical Romance. 'So, was this your type?' he asks and she looks confused. 'long, dark haired, black eye makeup, rockers?' Steve asks like he's eighty. Amelia huffs, 'it was a phase.' Steve spots a photo of her draped over a famous singer, getting his autograph. She has black hair and pink fishnet tights on. 'Ok, a long phase, but still.' Steve looks at more posters of rock stars, 'so, your type… was the Winter Soldier?' Amelia laughs and hides her face in her hands. She feels the bed dip and Steve sits beside her, pulling her hands away.

'Who was that today, at the store?' Amelia sighs, 'Leon.' Steve just looks at her, waiting for more, 'fine, Jennifer.' Steve sighs 'I was hoping for a bit more information.' Amelia gives in, shuffling awkwardly 'that was Jenny… she was my best friend. We were friends for years, we went to school together, her parents live in the next town and then we got into college together.' He looks at her for more, none of this explains the hostility he witnessed. 'Then… she slept with Patrick, he left me for her. He left Rosie for her. When he popped out for that milk, he made it to her place instead and that wasn't the first time, it was going on before I told him about the baby.' Steve looks shocked, the words echoing around the room. 'She moved home though, they're not together and she almost warned me about him, it was weird. I didn't like it. You know, keep him away from Rosie. I mean what does that mean? He's a coward and a liar, but what else? I guess it's good they aren't together, I could have walked around the corner and bumped into him!'

Steve strokes her hand, 'I'm sorry, that must have been hard.' Amelia looks at him, as if remembering he is there. 'It was odd, like some kind of time warp, we could have been twenty again, it was just so unnerving.' After a while she smiles, 'but, she did see the hot hunk I'm banging.' Steve laughs at her joke and he leans over to kiss her, muttering as their lips meet 'oh yeah, tell me about this hunk?' he kisses her neck and she sighs into the kiss, closing her eyes, 'well, he's stacked and a superhero and does all kinds of funny things to me.' Steve nibbles her neck, 'that's a shame, I was going to ask you out.' Amelia laughs, 'not again, please, it was painful enough the first time, I can't believe we made it here and besides what would your hot wife and two kids say?' Steve kisses her bare shoulder and then asks, 'what kind of funny things?' Amelia flushes, 'I couldn't say, that would be kissing and telling.'

Steve pulls away and looks around again at the pink walls and asks 'isn't this on your list?' Amelia winces and nods, 'but I didn't think it would still look like this. It's off putting, all these long haired musicians, staring at me.' Amelia stands and continues to get ready, 'and… we have plans, so don't distract me.' Steve looks over the walls and above the bed is a collage of pictures, Amelia is in most of them, he spots Andi as well, he thinks he can see that Leon kid in a couple and the house is featured a lot. When he turns around Amelia is pulling on a black jacket, she has a white strapped shirt on, tucked into a long emerald skirt. 'You look beautiful,' Steve says earnestly. Amelia gives him a twirl and says 'if you are nice to me, I might let you stay in my room. On the floor of course.' Steve laughs and starts to stand, 'oh, can you pass me that?' Amelia asks, pointing to a clothing item on her pillow. Steve smiles and does so, 'you'd think, if my sister was to get freaky in my bed, she would pick up her clothes after, wouldn't you?' Steve looks bemused and looks back at the rumpled bed, eyes widening.

….

The four stroll into a bar and Andi looks around excitedly, 'this place is so different, look at that, a dance floor? Really?'

They used to frequent the bar when they were younger, now it has a more family feel to it, pale blue and cream décor, 'I feel like I'm in a beach hut,' Andi discerns. Bucky stands beside her and eyes the room, assessing the layout and the patrons. He winces at the kids running past him and the pastel colours, feeling out of place. Amelia tugs on Steve's hand, 'Andi got kicked out once, I don't even remember what for, but dad had to pick her up and I pretended not to know her, hid at the back. My dad still doesn't know I was here that night.' Steve enjoys her stories, 'I used to get kicked out, no one believed I was old enough to be there.' Amelia smiles, 'oh we certainly weren't old enough to be here!'

Amelia nudges his ribs at the sight of the dance floor and whispers 'could be your big chance.' Steve smiles at her, squeezing her hand and pressing a kiss to it, 'this is nice, just us,' he says lovingly.

Andi drags Bucky to the bar and she calls to the bartender, ordering for all four. He brings over a tray of shots, as Steve and Amelia join them. She plants them down one by one on the bar, stating, 'no kids. No parents. No separate bedrooms. No work and no Tony Stark. DRINK!' She's finished hers before the others even move, calling the bartender back. Bucky warns 'don't get too carried away, remember the last time and remember dinner with your folks.' Andi squeezes his cheek, 'you're so serious, old man, lighten up.' Amelia jests, as she takes her shot 'yeah, old man, live a little.' Bucky smirks at her, folding his arms 'yeah, you're no better, I remember you crying on my shoulder with a mallet in one hand about how you loved this punk and he was ignoring you.' Amelia's face turns crimson and Steve splutters, 'wait, what?' Amelia looks embarrassed and throws back, 'so, what did you think of my room, Bucky?' He looks surprised, and Andi laughs outrageously and more drinks arrive, she shares them out and Bucky asks, 'why do you have two?' She looks down and states obviously 'to save time!' Amelia looks at her sister, 'I thought you were driving us home?' Andi mutters, 'oh yeah, shit.' She knocks back her shot, 'oh well, Bucky will drive or dad can get us?' Amelia shakes her head firmly, 'no!'

Steve starts to offer to find a seat, but Andi is on her tiptoes waving at people by the door, motioning towards them. Amelia drops her bag onto a chair and shuffles out of her jacket, she looks up, smiling at the newcomers, 'no way, did you do this?' Her sister shakes her head, 'nope, not me.' A group of people approach them, two men and a woman with a baby. Andi is jumping up and down and reaches to hug all the new arrivals. One man looks at her two drinks and mutters 'standard.' Amelia leans into Steve and Bucky, 'these are friends of ours. Mel, Ben and Owen. We all went to high school together.' Amelia walks up to them and hugs a tall man, he has black hair, long and swept to one side, jeans and a checked shirt. She calls him Ben and he kisses her cheek. The other man comes over and hugs her, swaying from side to side and squeezing her tightly, making him Owen and lastly she approaches a woman.

Amelia gushes, looking at the baby. 'Oh my goodness, he's so tiny,' she says from behind her hands. She kisses Mel's cheek and waves her fingers, desperate to hug the child.

Steve and Bucky stand there slightly awkwardly, unable to relate to this feeling of bumping into friends from childhood. Bucky looks over at Steve secretly, grateful they have each other. He shakes his head at the sentimental thought and refocuses on the new arrivals.

Andi kisses the woman's cheek, commenting on her heeled boots and then calling 'right, drinks and introductions. Steve and Bucky, this is Mel, Owen and Ben, friends of ours from home. Ben and Mel are married and this is little Ewan, their little boy, isn't he cute?' Steve shakes their hands and Bucky nods a little, hands in his pockets. Steve steps back and his eyes are drawn to Amelia as she rocks the small baby and lifts him into the air. She says something to the woman and places a hand over her heart, smiling at Ewan. Bucky elbows Steve, 'don't get any ideas, punk.' Steve Smiles and knocks his shoulder in return.

Ben turns to Steve 'hey, hey, weren't you…?' Andi interrupts, 'yes, yes, he's Captain America and he's banging Amelia.' Ben coughs and everyone is silent, 'actually, I was going to say weren't you at the market today?' There's more silence and Amelia laughs. Owen grabs Andi, 'somethings never change,' he hugs her close and she giggles. Bucky watches them and then steps forward offering a metal hand for Owen to shake. Owen falters a little but smiles 'yeah, good to meet you, man.'

Mel's eyes widen at the sight of Steve and she leans into Amelia, 'Christ, I don't want to offend you, but how the hell did you do that?' Amelia laughs, 'none taken. I wonder that myself, every single day.' Mel looks around and asks 'no Rosie?' Amelia is touched that she remembered her after two years and suddenly feels bad for the long gap between visits. Steve steps up beside Amelia, explaining 'she's with her grandparents, but I bet I know someone who wishes she was here now.' Amelia smiles up at him, he knows her well, grinning she bounces Ewan on her hip. Steve bends a little and waves at the baby. Amelia explains, 'I think Andi was expecting a drinking contest, bouncers and karaoke!' Mel laughs, 'no, we are way too old for that, Ben is anyway.'

'Is it just you two and Rosie?' Mel asks. Steve looks unsure and Amelia smiles confidently, 'yeah, just us three.' Steve smiles down at her and kisses her forehead.

Andi watches them and whispers to Owen, 'I think my ovaries just burst.' Owen chuckles, nodding to Bucky 'who's the other Adonis?' Andi laughs, but groans out 'please don't take this one from me, it's been months of working and trust me, he's hard work, but oh God, so worth it. We are really becoming quite serious.' Owen raises an eyebrow, looking at Bucky. Andi continues seriously, 'no, I mean it, he and I, it's real and I'm really growing as a person, he's taught me a lot.' Owen looks sceptical, 'uh huh.'

Bucky tenses from across the group and observes Owen whispering to Andi, her hair dripping down over her shoulders, as she puts her head back to laugh. Owen looks up and across at the older sister, 'hey, Melly, looking good! Think you might have another?' Amelia looks down at Ewan and then calls to Owen, 'ugh, please don't call me that! And no, not tonight anyway.'

Amelia is still holding Ewan, offering him back, Mel shakes her head 'you are fine! Mamma needs a break.' Owen calls over, 'you want a red wine, Mel?' She just looks at Amelia dryly and then at their friend, unimpressed, 'I'm breast feeding you idiot.' Amelia smirks at the pair, 'I will, Owen, thank you.'

Ben steps up and strokes Ewan's head, 'so, Captain America. That's nutty, isn't it?' Steve just nods, unsure of what to say to that. 'My dad is a huge fan. He will be excited to meet you at the...' Ben is quickly cut off by Mel. 'So, when do you guys go home?' Andi accuses her of trying to get rid of them. 'Early next week' Steve says sincerely. He looks at Amelia again, she's whispering soft words to Ewan and she looks up, 'I don't know that I want to go back, I didn't realise how much I missed it here.' Steve looks shocked at her, but Andi jumps in, shelling out drinks. Andi looks at the baby and jokes 'noooo. You didn't make that, Ben, I'd demand a paternity test, if I were you, he's too cute.' She blows on the baby's black hair and it flies up, his eyes open and Amelia speaks to him again.

Owen stands next to Bucky and smiles at him. Bucky squints and reminds himself to be more open, 'so, school is it?' Owen looks confused, 'oh, me and Andi? Yeah, all of us were at school together, I was on the newspaper, she took the photos. Her dad taught all of us. What did you do in high school?' Bucky smirks, 'screwed around.' Owen's eyes widen and he gulps his drink.

Andi bounces over, 'we should grab a table, it's getting pretty busy, don't want to miss out.' Owen kisses her cheek and reaches behind the bar, grabbing a clipboard, 'you're good, that big table is free.' She looks puzzled, 'wait, do you work here?' He sips his beer, 'better.' She gasps, 'you own this place?' he nods, she hugs him, squealing and lightly knocking Bucky, his beer splashing onto him. 'I should have guessed, the dance floor is all you.' Owen takes a small bow, 'if you ever need a job, Miss Lobster?' Andi bats him with her hand, 'we've had plenty of that this week already, thank you.' Bucky smirks at the nickname, watching as she summons the group to follow her.

Ben and Owen squeeze in one side, while Mel and Andi sit opposite. Amelia tries to sit down and ends up asking Steve to hold Ewan, whilst she sits. Bucky is holding at least four beers and Steve look petrified as he takes the baby. Amelia sits down and she looks up at the muscular superhero cradling the infant. Ben takes a photo on his phone and when a smirking Bucky looks over, the row of three women look starry eyed. Mel whispers down the line, 'I'm serious, how? How did this happen?' Amelia laughs and Andi knocks back a shot, 'you won't recognise her, Mel, Mia is a demon these days. Taking what she wants with both fucking hands. Sorry, hands, my bad.' Amelia stands again and helps Steve, 'put your hand here, support his head.' She moves his hands to show him and smiles up at him, getting lost in his intensely, focused eyes. Steve whispers, 'like this? He's very small.' Amelia agrees warmly, 'they usually are.'

Bucky coughs to get attention and they look back at him, still balancing drinks. Amelia lowers back down and Steve sits beside Owen, leaving Bucky on the end. Amelia sits up, 'guess who we saw today? Leon Jenson, at the market, he made the most awful comment about Rosie being his and ugh, what was I thinking?' Mel laughs, banging the table, 'remember the rhyme you wrote for him. Leon, when will you give me the come on? I think about it every time I see him, he's asked me out at least twice, one time I even had Ewan strapped to me!' Everyone laughs and Amelia no longer feels special, Ben calls down to Steve, 'bud, are you ok with him?' Everyone looks over and Ewan is sleeping soundly against Steve's chest. Steve just nods, trying not to move. Amelia drinks and says quietly to the girls 'it does kind of make me want another.'

Mel slams her drink down, looking at Steve, 'do it, right now. In the bathroom, go, go now.' Amelia laughs and Steve looks up, 'do what?' Owen looks over, 'I've had sex in the bathroom here.' He winks at Andi and Bucky looks between them, sharply. Andi groans, 'don't remind me, please!' Bucky looks displeased and just stares into his drink. 'So, Melly, how's the morning show?' Owen asks, sucking his straw, 'Melly?' Steve asks. There's splutters of laughter from around the table, Mel explains, coldly 'Smelly and Melly, that's what Owen and Ben called us. Ben's flirting tactic is name calling, hence it took ten years to come to fruition.' Amelia blushes, 'please, no more Melly, it's just cruel. Also, it makes no sense, her name is actually Mel!'

'Hey, Bucky, right?' what do you do?' Ben asks and Bucky stumbles over his words 'Andi.' He simply responds and everyone laughs, realising what he has said 'no, I work with Steve, I'm here with Andi.' She tilts her head at him, 'aww Bucky Blue, I'm touched.' Owen mutters 'you will be later' and Mel stares at him, 'disgusting.' Amelia looks over to her sister, 'keep an eye on the time.' Looking at everyone else, she says, 'we have dinner plans, so it might be short and sweet.' Andi looks at her friends, 'did you know we were here?' Owen answers, 'obviously, Mr Miller told us.'

Ewan sneezes and wakes himself, crying on Steve's shoulder. Steve looks alarmed and starts looking for someone to pass the baby to. Both parents look busy with their drinks and Andi climbs over her sister, 'me, me, me,' she chants. She walks off with the baby, to the dance floor, where an older couple are swaying. She bounces him and points to things on the wall. Steve asks how old he is, 'six months, I don't know where it's gone. He will be chasing your girl around the place soon enough.' Amelia giggles, 'don't, I wake up in a cold sweat about boyfriends and driving licences, she's my baby, but she's growing up so quickly.' Amelia sips her drink and adds 'I saw Jennifer today.' Everyone stops and stares at Amelia. She glances at Andi, who is swirling in circles with Ewan. Mel launches first, 'where? She's been back a while, but chances of you two crossing paths seemed slim, you dad said your only here a few days. I haven't even seen her and I live here.' Amelia scoffs, drinking, she adds 'well, she was there alright, told me to keep Rosie away from Patrick, everything about it was weird.' Bucky looks at Steve in confusion and Steve gives him a quick shake of the head.

Bucky looks over his shoulder, while the others continue to chat. Andi has Ewan sat on her forearm, staring out, with his back against her chest. She's talking to him animatedly, like a real conversation and Bucky smiles softly at them. Steve's voice breaks the moment, 'and you say about me getting ahead of myself.' Bucky turns back to the table briskly and resumes the conversation, horrified by that notion.

Owen is talking about the bar's décor. 'Joe wanted a country and western style, but I said no way. We agreed on this eventually and here we are.' Bucky tries to catch up, 'who is Joe?' he asks bluntly. Owen explains, 'Joe's my partner.' Bucky nods and when he spares Andi a glance, she is approaching them. 'Someone misses his mom.' Mel stands and accepts the baby, 'well, it was sweet while it lasted.' Amelia looks at her questioningly, 'it's full on, you know, no let up. Ben's mom is great but since my mom isn't here.' Andi and Amelia gasp, Mel looks up, 'oh, ummm she died last year, early summer.' Amelia expresses her sympathies and the table falls quiet. Amelia leans in close, whispering and talking to her friend.

After a while, Mel looks at Steve, 'Steve, tell us how you met this one?' she's pointing a thumb at Amelia and bouncing Ewan on her lap. Steve rubs his neck, 'work, kind of, Amelia came in for an interview and we just hit it off, then we kept meeting…' Amelia cuts in 'what he means is, Rosie stole some Stark property and Steve kindly took pity on us, rather than handing us over to the authorities. Rosie should have a record by now.' Ben laughs and looks over, 'so the beard, are you incognito?' Steve chuckles and strokes it, 'yeah, something like that. I was away for a month.' Mel side glances Amelia and Steve catches it.

Andi chimes in, 'she was fine, Sargent Barnes kept her warm.' Andi digs for her phone and flashes the articles around. Ben looks shocked, 'Mia, you look wonderful in this one, is that the Oscars?' Amelia peers over to the phone, 'yeah, that is one of the better ones, I am at least dressed up, not shoving a sandwich in my yap on a park bench. No, it was something for Stark, no Oscars invite just yet.'

Owen looks at Bucky, smiling, 'where are you from?' Bucky says 'Brooklyn, both of us actually.' Owen looks interested, 'I've never been to New York, when this one left for College, I thought about following, but alas I'm still here.' Bucky nods, wondering what the relationship is here, if he's one of the two monthers she mentioned.

Later the bar is jostling with people, old and new faces. Andi is dancing with Owen and Amelia is swaying with baby Ewan. Steve is sat on a bar stool, waiting for their last round of drinks. Mel sits down beside him, smiling warmly. 'I've never seen her so happy,' she nods to Amelia. 'She has infamously terrible taste. But you my friend, seem to have broken that curse.' Steve looks down, embarrassed, 'she's too good for me,' he mutters. Mel grabs her drink from the bartender's tray, 'oh, no doubt, but you'll do.' She grins at him. 'How bad? Her taste?' Mel laughs, 'I shouldn't say, but she brought back this one guy, right chatterbox, light fingers as well, that was a low point.' Steve laughs, shaking his head, knowing exactly to who she is referring. 'But since having Rosie, we don't see much of them, it's full on. I can't even imagine what it's like for Amelia. I mean Ben is about fifty percent reliable and it's still tricky.'

Ben is sat in the booth with Bucky, Ben's explaining what he does for work. Andi walks over, panting lightly from spinning on the dance-floor. She reaches for her drink and gulps it, wiping her mouth with her hand, 'time to go, I think.' Ben makes a protesting noise and Andi adds 'got to go, or I will turn into a pumpkin!' Owen comes up beside her, jeering 'aren't you already?' she gives him a neutral face and then waves over to Steve, pointing towards Amelia.

Steve takes the hint and strolls over to Amelia, 'time to go, I believe, Miss Miller.' Amelia whines, 'can I keep him? Look at his little face.' Steve strokes the baby's cheek with a knuckle and smiles at Amelia, seeing her so intoxicated by the baby is sweet. 'He is rather cute,' Steve acknowledges, Amelia looks up surprised, 'see, even you're tempted.' Steve smiles, knowing if he was a different guy, he might make a comment about going home and making it happen. 'Come on, Melly, let's get home, dinner, remember?' Amelia rolls her eyes, 'never say that word again!' Steve folds his arms at her, 'you know you told me about that nickname the first day I met you, I hoped it was a joke.' Amelia blushes, 'I was clearly intoxicated by the devilishly handsome Mr Stark, I wasn't thinking straight.'

Mel walks over and takes Ewan, he gurgles at his mom and she tells them how great it has been to see them and meet the guys. Ben comes jogging over 'well, we will see you in a couple of days.' Mel nudges him and Amelia looks between them, questioning what they mean. 'Ignore him, too many beers.' Bucky, Andi and Owen join the group for goodbyes. 'Something's going on around here,' Bucky mumbles to Steve.

In the car on the ride back to the house Bucky drives with Andi by his side, while Steve and Amelia take the back seats. 'We could have walked, I guess,' Andi calls, throwing her arm out the open window. Amelia leans forward, 'can you not shout and close the window, it's freezing, that's why we didn't walk.' Bucky grins at the bickering pair, 'this ain't cold, trust me.' Amelia sits back, 'us mere mortals feel it differently, I promise you.' She puts her cold palm against the back of neck and he doesn't even flinch.

'Did you have fun?' Andi asks Bucky, he nods, staring out the window, 'they seem nice.' Andi giggles, 'how about that baby? Amelia is broody as hell, watch out Steve!' Amelia's face reddens with heat and she thanks anyone listening that the night is so dark. Steve tries to suppress a smile next to her, he pictures her twirling the little boy on the dance floor, staring at him sweetly, stroking his hair.

Bucky stops abruptly at a set of lights, slamming the breaks. Amelia turns to Steve 'and you think I drive fast!' He smiles at her, gripping the door handle. 'We won't tell Tony about any of this,' Steve announces. Andi scoffs, 'pfft, he won't care. He likes me. Hey, he actually has a PA opening, I could apply, what do you guys think?'

She's met with silence. Bucky coughs and shifts, 'don't you need to be organised for that kind of position?' Andi nods, Amelia agrees, 'yeah, and punctual, reliable…' Andi nods eagerly, believing she is all of these things. 'Steve? What do you think?' Steve mumbles, 'yeah, yeah, sounds ok.' Andi frowns at the under whelming reaction, 'well, it's just something I'm floating, thanks for your support!' Steve jumps in, trying to mask the awkwardness, 'that baby though? Am I right?' Amelia and Bucky over react, also keen to detract. Andi rolls her eyes at their transparency, hitting the radio on.

'You ok?' Amelia asks Steve quietly, 'yeah, I had fun. I can't lie, I am looking forward to dinner and seeing Rosie.' Amelia smiles at him, thinking he's too perfect, it's almost too much at times. Amelia can hear Andi telling Bucky about a park she lit up in for the first time and she tries to block her out, leaning over to Steve. She rests a hand on his thigh and says 'you know the house has a huge tub, huge! I'm not kidding.' Steve's eyes crease in confusion, 'right…?' Amelia shrugs, 'if you were looking for somewhere to hang out, all the cool kids go there, I myself will be there around ten-ish tonight, if you are free? I'll make sure we don't run out of hot water this time.' Steve can just about make out the glint in her eye, he quickly hides his surprise. 'I just thought, you might want some quiet time… I know we can't share a bedroom, but we could share…' Amelia nods, insinuating the missing words. Steve catches on and nods quickly, coughing, 'sounds good, yeah, I can be there. Shall I climb through the window? Or use the door? I don't want you thinking I'm old fashioned.'

'Where are you going? What are you two plotting?' Andi calls loudly. Amelia looks out the window, grinning, 'oh, there's our high school.' Andi cuts her off, 'so Maggie, is it? Dana's daughter in law, have you met her, Mia?' Amelia shakes her head, 'no, please be nice, don't terrify the woman.' Andi tuts and looks at Bucky, 'see? And you think you're the scary one. I don't see you getting a warning.' Bucky points to the road, reminding her that he's trying to focus.

'Hey, Buck?' Steve calls, 'maybe we could show the girls Brooklyn sometime, what do you think?' Andi gets excited, 'yes! That would be so much fun.' Bucky falls quiet, considering it, the car slows to a crawling speed, as he thinks. Steve continues, 'your place is still there, the school, the burger joint, you know. I mean if you're not sure…' Bucky responds, 'no, sounds great. Yeah, just say when.' Andi cheers, 'oh a Brooklyn burger in a real diner, sounds amazing. I want to see everything, where you grew up, where you hung out, where your first kiss happened.' Everyone falls deadly silent at the mention of first kiss, 'what? What did I say?'

When the four arrive home, Andi leads the way inside, abandoning her hat and coat. 'Something smells amazing,' Dana smiles at the voices and laughter and as they step into the dining room, she places a crock pot on the table. 'Paella,' she announces happily. Andi groans, 'more fish? Really?' Amelia walks to Rosie who is calling for her mother, she's sat at the end of the table and looks excited to see everyone. Amelia kisses Rosie's face all over and the little girl pushes her away, laughing. She looks at her sister, 'grateful much?'

'Stevie! I'm the table head, Dana said.' Steve walks over to a waving Rosie, 'you are? Wow, amazing. You seem to be doing a very good job.' She smiles proudly, climbing out of her chair, 'how was the drinking?' Steve laughs, wondering where she got that from. 'No drinking, but there was some dancing.' Rosie claps, shouting 'sit down, sit down!' Amelia turns back to the pair, 'polite please, Missy!'

Dana returns to the room with a separate dish and settles it before Andi, 'especially for you,' Dana whispers to her. Amelia says 'you know, even Rosie will eat from the main bowl.' Andi doesn't care, she's pleased with her personalised meal. The doorbell goes and Dana calls that she will get it, she wanders past the door and they all stop to listen to her greet someone. Andi mouths who is it? Amelia rolls her eyes, Dana's family! She harshly whispers back. Smile! she instructs her sister.

'Come in, come in. everyone is through there, we are just dishing up. My goodness, you look taller since last week.' Dana steps back into the dining room, 'everyone this is Maggie, my daughter in-law, Nathan's wife and my grandson, Ty.'

There's a woman with light brown hair, it's wavy and shoulder length, she is holding hands with a little boy. He has a logo t-shirt on and a little gel in his hair. Dana makes introductions and Ty shakes his mother's hand out of his grasp, strolling down to see Rosie. 'What's your name?' he asks, Rosie stares at him, her eyes shooting to her mother for approval. The boy continues, 'I'm Ty, I'm seven.' Maggie watches them and Amelia slides into position next to her. 'Hi, I'm Amelia, that's Rosie. It's so nice to meet you.' Maggie is a little shy and unsure of herself, she gently shakes Amelia's hand and then refocuses on the children. 'How old is she?' Maggie asks, nodding to the little girl. 'Oh, four. Going on twenty-one.' Maggie chuckles and loosens up a little. Amelia shows Ty to his seat and he perches between his mother and Rosie. Rosie continues to stare at the boy, half entranced and partly shocked to see a person of similar small stature.

Peter comes in and pats Maggie's shoulder, 'everyone's here then, you all made it back safely.' He looks at Andi poignantly. She explains to Maggie, 'he's looking at me, because I'm the trustworthy one, I make sure everyone gets home ok.' Amelia splutters 'that's rubbish. Ignore her.' Dana comes in with the last dish, 'so, that wasn't you running across the garage roof last night, Andi?' Amelia laughs loudly and the children join in. Maggie looks between the four adults, 'are you both couples?' Andi sits up straight, 'you wouldn't know it, as we've been quarantined in separate rooms.' Peter explains the relationships and Maggie nods politely.

'The yard looks great, Pete, you've been busy,' Maggie offers. Andi watches the woman chat with her dad, feeling a little envious.

Maggie's overly attentive to Ty and Amelia can relate, she knows she has been guilty of over compensating in the past. But as she watches Maggie, she sadly remembers that Patrick opted out of the role of dad and poor Nathan's situation was very different. 'So, Ty..' Andi starts, 'do you like superheroes?' The little boy nods, rocking in his chair. 'Steve here, is Captain America, by day.' She slaps his back hard and he nearly chokes on his dinner. Ty stares at him, 'then why do you have a beard?' Everyone laughs and Maggie looks mortified. Steve assures her it's fine, 'it's Christmas, so I am trying to relax a little.' Ty shifts his eyes to Bucky, 'you're James Barnes.' Bucky is surprised the boy knows who he is. 'My Daddy was a soldier as well.' There's a hush around the table. Andi explains, 'Bucky, hasn't been back from the war for very long.' Maggie mutters quietly, 'it's not quite the same though, is it.' Andi looks at her, trying to understand the tone, Dana reaches for Maggie's hand squeezing it. 'Young Bucky here, actually reminds me of Nathan at times.' Maggie looks at him sharply, 'are you always running into the fight?'

Nobody knows what to say, there's a ghostly silence and Bucky finally admits, 'sometimes, Ma'am.' She holds his stare and then smiles meekly, lightening, she adds 'Maggie, please.'

Chat resumes and Ty quizzes Steve further about if he really is Captain America. 'Where were you born? Who's your best friend?' Steve points and says 'Brooklyn and this guy.' Bucky offers a little wave. Amelia looks over at Rosie, 'and the peas please, missy!' Ty takes a big spoonful with peas and hums yummy. Amelia nods to Maggie, 'he's a sweet boy, he's so well behaved.'

Peter taps his glass and stands at his seat, 'seeing as everyone is just about finished, we have a little announcement.' He smiles warmly down at Dana beside him. Andi warns, 'I swear Dad, if you are selling our house...' Amelia kicks her and Maggie watches the sisters. 'No, not that. As you all know, Dana and I have been a couple for two years and now that everyone has finally met, we have decided to… well…' Andi heckles him, 'get on with it, dad!' He looks at her sternly and Rosie tells her to shush. 'Thank you, Rosalyn. Actually, Dana and I are getting married.'

'What!?' Andi asks loudly. There's a pause and then a myriad of wows and congratulations. Peter tries to speak over everyone, 'there's more, there's more. We are having a party here, tomorrow night.' Andi bangs the table, 'I knew it, I knew it, New Year's Eve do, people keep giving you away! Owen owes me a drink.' Peter shakes his head, 'well, sort of New Year's, but also, well… we are getting married here at the house, in the barn, tomorrow evening.' Amelia and Andi stare at their dad, 'WHAT?' they ask in unison. Peter explains, 'it's all set up, everyone knows. It's just a surprise for you girls. Surprised?' Andi and Amelia look confused and he continues, 'I knew from the moment I met her, I wanted to marry Dana and so I started working on the barn, converting it and I knew it was where we should get married. Home is where the heart is and Dana is my heart. We knew at Thanksgiving, but you all have your own lives and frankly, I didn't want you interfering.' Andi looks offended and Amelia sniffs, smiling at her dad. 'But what if we couldn't make it for New Year's?' Andi asks slowly. Peter and Dana laugh, but avoid the question.

'So, everyone knew?' Andi probes. Ty waves his arm, 'I knew, I have a bow tie.' Maggie smiles because she knew and Rosie cries 'I knew.' Obviously she didn't. Andi asks, 'what about the dead body in the barn?' Peter tuts, 'that was rumour, Andrea!'

Andi looks panicked, 'I have nothing to wear.' Looking down at herself, 'this is as nice as it gets.' Maggie laughs at her music logo shirt and short skirt. Amelia agrees and Dana gushes, 'we are dress shopping in the morning, I have something picked out, just need your thoughts and a quick trying on session.' Amelia looks over at Steve and Bucky, 'what about these two and suits?' She spies Steve looking down at his plate and she stops abruptly, Bucky watching her in confusion. 'You knew,' she accuses and Bucky's eyes widen at Steve. When Steve makes eye contact with Amelia, he is gripping his jaw, to stop laughing, 'just a few details.' Peter looks pleased, 'young Steve, here, is my man on the inside.' Steve looks at Bucky, 'there's suits in the car, your dad pulled me to one side at Thanksgiving.' Andi gasps, 'he knew!?'

Amelia looks panicked suddenly, 'what is there to do? Who's coming? What can I do to help?' Dana shakes her head, waving her arms, 'nothing. Be there and enjoy it. The pastor will be here at six, tomorrow. The barn is almost ready.'

Amelia stands and rushes around to hug her dad and Dana, 'congratulations, I am so happy for you, this is mad, but I love it.' Andi gets up and walks over, 'yeah, congrats folks.' Hugging Dana, she whispers 'what colour is my dress?' Maggie smiles and asks 'what time do you want us tomorrow, Dee?' Dana starts rattling off details and Peter steps out, reappearing with a champagne bottle and pointing at the cabinet with glasses in. Steve grabs the glasses and Peter pours the drinks. Andi looks around the group, 'it's like I'm dreaming, honestly, if I wake up in the morning and this didn't happen, that feels probable.' Bucky feels a little overwhelmed, wondering how this affects him, if he's ready for such an important event. Amelia gives Steve a nod, grabbing a drink and taking a desperate gulp, 'to Peter and Dana,' Steve says genuinely. He smiles at Amelia and she shrugs at the turn of events, throwing back her drink.

Andi leans in to her sister, 'you should probably cancel your soapy soldier fantasy you had planned for tonight, lots to do and all that.' Amelia blushes furiously, mortified at being caught.

AN: so a little cheesy and fluffy, but a wedding is around the corner… but don't get too comfortable. There's lots of new faces and back story here, it's all created to test Steve and Bucky and bring things out in them that we don't get to see.

I try to post on a Wednesday and forgot, because who knows what the hell the day is!?

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