'Wheels up' ended up being a private jet, supplied by Tony. They may be in a disagreement but once Tony knew what was going on, he was willing to help his friends. Rebecca sat next to Steve while Sam gave them some space. Steve talked a little bit about Peggy, holding on to Rebecca. She listened, not saying much, just being there for when he needed her. He was thankful for her presence.

After the flight they made their way to the hotel, seeing that Tony had reserved them a suite. They went up and when they walked in, Rebecca marveled at the size of it.

"Wow, He went all out. We do not need this..." She said.

"He mentioned something about making sure you had plenty of room," Steve said.

"Why me?" She asked. Steve gave her a half smile.

"He may have seen me sneaking out of your room…" Steve confessed. She let out a laugh.

"Always the papa bear," She said. The three of them headed to their separate rooms, sleep on Rebecca's mind. Rebecca had enough time to drop her stuff off when she heard the door to her room open and close. She knew who was visiting her. She felt his arms wrap around her waist, his lips brushing her neck for just a second.

"Steve," she said softly. She turned within his arms, facing him. His lips crashed onto hers, kissing her with more passion than he had in a while, and she quite enjoyed it. She willingly fell as he pushed her onto the bed. He laid on top of her as she let him take control.

'Let's take this as far as we can, Becca,' she heard him. She felt how much he wanted to be with her, seeking comfort in a sea of emotions he didn't want to process. She wanted to give him that comfort, but not like this, not in the rush of emotions he was feeling for another.

He had been slowly building a resistance to her power and his recovery time had been slowly getting faster as well. But she was also worried they would push it too far, that she would hurt him… or worse.

'I can handle it,' she heard him say. She felt the kisses move down her neck as his hands explored her body through her clothes, making her moan out his name.

She could see a flood of images from his mind, of what he wanted to do to her. She couldn't help but get more aroused by them but she could still feel the depression of his lost between those memories, the sadness that was still washing over him.

'I know you can,' She said, before pulling back, to Steve's disappointment. "And I am willing to try," She told him. "Just not tonight. If you still want to tomorrow… after the funeral, we can." She offered him.

She could see the dissatisfaction in his eyes, but also the understanding. She caressed his cheek. "I do not want you to regret being with me and tonight… you might," she added.

"I would never regret being with you," he told her. She smiled at him.

"Tomorrow then," She said. He nodded before laying down next to her, pulling her into his arms. They both quickly fell asleep.

She woke up at the feeling of him getting out of bed. She looked up at him with a small smile.

"Hey," She said, getting his attention. "I could get used to waking up like this," She told him. He smiled down at her.

"I could too," He said before losing the smile. "We need to get dressed," He told her. She nodded to him as he left, getting ready for the funeral.


The funeral went as expected. Steve was a pallbearer, doing his duty for his fallen girl. When he was done, he sat with her and Sam. Steve held her hand throughout the service. When Sharon came to talk, Rebecca noticed Steve's attention change at her presence. It made Rebecca curious but she knew he would explain it later.

Sharon started to talk about Peggy and how she made it in her world. Sharon looked directly at Steve before she quoted Peggy.

"Compromise when you can. Where you can't, don't. Even if everyone is telling you that something wrong is something right. Even if the whole world is telling you to move. It is your duty, to plant yourself like a tree, look them in the eye and say, 'No...you move.'"

Rebecca smiled before she leaned into Steve's ear. "See, even Peggy believes you are doing the right thing," she said. She felt his hand tightened around hers as the rest of the service continued.

Once the service was over, Steve didn't want to leave. Rebecca understood this, standing in the back of the church, giving Steve the space he needed to grieve but close enough in case he needed her.

Rebecca saw as Natasha came and talked to Steve. Rebecca knew she was trying to convince him to sign, but Rebecca knew that he never would, especially after Sharon's speech. She watched as they hugged before Natasha came over to her to talk to her as well.

"You signing?" She asked in Russian. Rebecca shook her head no. Natasha looked at Steve.

"Because of him?" She asked.

"No… because it is what I want to do," She explained in English. "What was one of the first things you promised me when I joined The Avengers?" She asked Natasha. Natasha sighed at that.

"That we wouldn't let anyone else control you like HYDRA did. But this is different."

"Is it really?" She asked.

"I think it is. It's what needs to be done."

"Maybe for you, but I am good with not signing."

"Ok…" She said giving her a hug as well, whispering into her ear. "Keep yourselves safe," Natasha told her.

"We will."

"Take care of him."

"You know I will," Rebecca responded. Natasha let her go before leaving.


After they left the cathedral, they went to Peggy's burial, a private affair, with just close friends and family. Rebecca stood beside him, hand in his, as he said his final goodbyes. Once it was over, Sharon came over to talk to Steve.

"That was quite a secret you kept from me," He said with a sad smile.

"Yes, it was a secret I kept from most," Sharon explained. She looked at Rebecca with a smile. "And you must be Rebecca, nice to meet you," She said, offering her hand. Rebecca took it in her gloved hand and shook it.

"Nice to meet you too," She said looking between her and Steve. "You two know each other I am guessing," She asked. Sharron nodded.

"She used to spy on me for S.H.I.E.L.D.," Steve explained.

"Doing my job. I was assigned to play his neighbor, when he first came out of the ice, to make sure he was ok, that he was adjusting to life, things like that." She explained.

"And with Steve being Steve, I am sure you became friends," Rebecca said with a smile. Sharon smiled, giving a quick look at Steve.

"Something like that," she said. Rebecca saw the slight blush on Steve's neck and something clicked.

"Are you two ex's?" Rebecca asked. She watched as the blush quickly spread on Steve and Sharon let out a full-on laugh.

"Never got the chance. And I guess I never will," She said, looking at Rebecca. "I'm glad you're happy," She told Steve.

"Yes… I really am," He said, moving to squeeze Rebecca's hand.

"It was nice seeing you," Sharon said as she started to walk away.

"Invite her to lunch," Rebecca said, quietly. Steve looked at her a little surprise before Rebecca rolled her eyes. "Sharon," She called out. Sharon turned back to them. "We were thinking of going to get a bite to eat, would you like to join us? It would give you two some time to catch up… talk about Peggy," She offered.

"You sure? I don't want to intrude," She told her.

"I would not have offered if I was not." She told Sharon. Sharron smiled at that.

"Ok...let's go," She said as the three of them went to a corner cafe to have lunch. Rebecca was quiet for the most part, listening to the two friends talk about their mutual acquaintance. A little after they were done eating, Rebecca spoke up.

"I am going to head back to the hotel, Steve," She said, about to get up.

"Ok, we can head back," He offered her.

"No, I am fine. You spend time with your friend," She said as she stood up. Steve stood as well.

"Are you sure?" He asked her. She let out a chuckle.

"I would not have offered if I was not," she said. Then he did something that she thought he never would do. He kissed her on her forehead, a small but still a public display of affection.

'Are you really sure?' he asked her again. She could sense his nervousness and his worry for her. She laughed.

'I am not jealous… I trust you with everything Steve. I don't care if you had a past, I know that it will stay there," She explained before pulling back.

"Nice meeting you," She told Sharron before she walked away, leaving the two friends to talk.


She went back to the hotel, heading to the elevator, when she noticed that Sam was sitting in the hotel bar, nursing a drink. She decided she would join him, walking up to him.

"Is this seat taken?" She asked. He turned to look at her with a smile.

"I was saving it for a pretty lady, but I guess you'll have to do," He joked. She chuckled and sat down, ordering herself a fruity drink.

"Didn't think those worked on you?" he asked. She huffed.

"It does not but I can still enjoy the taste." She said with a smile.

"How's Cap?" He asked.

"Talking with Sharon. I wanted to give them some time to talk, without me," She told him.

"That was nice of you. Most girlfriends wouldn't be able to do that."

"I am not like most people. Even if I did not trust him as much as I do, I could always kill him if he betrays me," She said with a straight face, causing a look from Sam before she started to smile. They both busted out laughing.

"Note to self, don't piss you off," He said with another laugh. She got her drink and drank a little bit with a sigh.

"So.. you and Cap getting serious?" He asked. She turned to look at him.

"And why are you asking?"

"Well, he spent the last two nights in your bed…"

"So? It is not like we could do anything without me killing him," She said with a sigh.

"Well, he told me he has built up a resistance to your power, or something like that."

"He told you that!" She said a little shocked.

"Well, he wasn't telling me about that in this context. It was more in the professional context but I figured you could use it to your advantage," he said. She started to blush at that. "Hey, sorry. Didn't mean to embarrass you or anything. Just curious. Like do I need to give you two some privacy tonight…"

"No…. it is ok. We are fine," She said, blushing fully now before downing the rest of her drink in one full gulp. Sometimes she wished she could have more than a light buzz from this stuff.

They sat in silence for a bit. Then she looked up at the TV as it changed to a Special Alert. Her eyes went wide when she saw the words go across the screen. 'Vienna, Explosion, United Nations.'

"Oh god…" She said just a Sam saw the same thing.

"We need to get Steve," He said. She picked up her phone, ready to give him a call when Sam noticed him walking into the hotel.

"He's here," Sam said as they both went over to him.

"Steve. There's something you gotta see," Sam told him as Rebecca ushered them into the opening elevator. She hit the floor they were staying on without even thinking.

"What happened?" Steve asked.

"There was a bombing… Vienna," Rebecca said. They quickly made it to their suite and turned on the news. Sharon quickly got on the phone, talking to her bosses. When they heard the newscaster say 'James Buchanan Barnes' Rebecca couldn't help but let out a gasp at that. She knew one day she was going to have to face her father, but why did it have to be today out of all days.

"I have to go to work," Sharon said as she hung up the phone. Steve nodded in understanding.

"You need a ride?" She asked, knowing he would want to go. He nodded. "You have 15 minutes before I'm leaving. You have that long to get to the lobby," She said before she left. Steve turned to Rebecca who was still looking at the TV in shock.

"Stay here, you don't need to go," he told her. She shook her head.

"I am going," She told him. "No arguing, we do not have time," She said as they went to pack.