The others looked at her, waiting for her to continue, but Nat fell silent. It was Barnes' story, if he chose to share it. She'd be surprised if he ever did.
Steve came into the room and dropped into the chair next to Sam.
"How is he?" asked Pepper.
"Exhausted. With luck, he'll be asleep soon." Steve gave her a smile. "He said you were kind. Thank you."
"We call her the Assassin Whisperer," Tony said acerbically.
Pepper gave him a look and he grinned at her, unrepentant.
Steve took a breath and addressed the table.
"We need to talk."