A trip down memory lane is the best thing to remind one of their great prospects of the future.

When Steve came back to his seat, he was surprised that Wanda and Natasha were still having a conversation. Obviously, his daughter liked the woman since she wasn't in the habit of talking to just anyone. Steve greeted them both and sat down, allowing himself to look at Natasha observantly.

She had red hair that was piled on top of her head in a messy bun and the reading glasses were no longer on her face. Now he could see her beautiful emerald eyes. They were hypnotizing and Steve found that he had to look away when she caught him staring. He slowly joined the discussion and as time passed, he saw why Wanda was so interested in Natasha.

This was a woman who knew her own mind, was tough and determined, but gentle and with a big weak spot for children. When Natasha told Steve about her job as a daycare worker and a part time babysitter, he understood.

When you can relate to kids and empathize with them, it's not just some ordinary ability. Only certain people are born with such a gift, although Steve bet half of them weren't as good looking as Natasha.

That thought made him shake his head. He'd talked to this woman for a couple of hours and he was already crushing on her like a fourteen year old boy.

For goodness' sake, Rogers. It's not like you haven't seen an attractive woman before.

Memories of Peggy Carter and what could have been immediately came into the forefront of his brain.

Peggy was an exchange student from England whom Steve met at college and he'd fallen head over heels in love with her. Unfortunately, he never had the courage to tell her how he felt. Back then, Steve had a serious of health issues and was skinny, which affected his self esteem greatly.

When it was time for Peggy to leave, she left completely unaware of Steve's feelings for her. He kept in touch with her and frequently texted her back and forth. Eventually, Peggy told him of her plans to be married to an American expatriate named Daniel Sousa. Steve gave her his warmest congratulations and she promised to send him pictures of the wedding later.

That all happened ten years ago. Now, Peggy had two children and was pregnant with another on the way. Steve had moved on with his life as well. Over time, his health issues began to go away, he gained weight and became more active, deciding to take up running.

Adopting Wanda certainly hadn't been a planned thing, but Steve just knew it was right. His job as an artist gave him a lot of free time and he chose to be a foster parent to the little girl at first. Wanda was three at the time and they spent a lot of time getting to know one another. Needless to say, she grew on him though, and after eight months he knew he wanted to permanently adopt her.

When Steve told Wanda of his plans and asked if she was okay with it, she squealed and jumped into his arms, saying yes ecstatically. Luckily, since Steve had such a clean record, he managed to formally adopt Wanda within the year. They'd been a family for nearly five years now.

Life in New York had never been easy for Wanda and she had many friends, but it was still unsuitable for her upbringing. Texas seemed to be a slower paced state to live in and Steve also knew some old friends who lived there who convinced him that moving would be the best choice. After serious consideration and much discussion between Steve and Wanda, they both agreed to leave New York.

"Dad?"

Steve felt someone shaking his arm and he blinked, looking down at his daughter. Oh. How long had he been reminiscing?

"Ah, I'm sorry Wanda. I just got a little caught up in the past. Did you ask me something?"

"Ms. Natasha did."

On cue, the redhead spoke up. "I wanted to know if you'd like to draw me someday. You know, since you're an artist and I'd like to help you make your first commission in Odessa."

The idea of drawing Natasha in the privacy of his own art studio made Steve's palms grow slick and he felt a slight trembling in his chest. "Alright, I'll take that offer. Thank you."

Natasha shook his hand and replied, "Oh, and if it's okay with you, Wanda would like me to babysit her sometime after you both have settled in. I hope I'm not overstepping my bounds, but I've had a wonderful time talking to the both of you and I promise that I'm not a psychopath or anything."

Those eyes pierced Steve with their honesty and he knew he couldn't refuse her. "Hey, my ma always said that a stranger is a friend you just haven't met yet and I believe that applies to you."

"I'm glad to hear it." The corner of Natasha's lips turned upwards and Steve back at her.

Wanda smiled too, but for an entirely different reason.