Wanda and Natasha were with Heidi in the entertainment room, who's sitting on a chair while rocking her son to sleep. Bucky stomps in the room and only gave Heidi a pissed off look. She gravely nods. A moment later, Ross and some soldiers enter the room. Bucky stands defensively in front of Ross. Wanda and Natasha stand up too, ready to fight. Ross glares at Bucky but turns his gaze at the woman sitting. He lifts the contract and tosses it at the table next to her. "This is the official contract. The U.N. has collectively agreed on it. If you refuse, you will be deemed a criminal."
"But if she complies then she's to be treated as one regardless," Bucky snarls. "Not just her…you as well Barnes, if you wish to join them," Ross adds. Heidi slowly gets up from her chair and walks up next to Bucky. "James…" He snaps his head to her. His eyes showed confusion. "You're just going to give up? You never gave up a fight." "I know you're angry; but I'm doing this for him." Her gaze falls down on her son, who's sleeping soundly.
For the three days he has been alive Heidi couldn't believe her luck. All she could ever think about was her little boy. Her miracle! And in a way, her second chance at having a normal life. Not only was he was 1 in 134 but Alexander will be the first to ever be born 'enhanced'. Even the fact that his parents came from different times! His father from the 40's and his mother from the 2000's. If Bucky had lived a normal life and never ran into Hydra, he probably would've came home from the war, got married, had kids, and lived a long life as he should have. He would've been long dead before Heidi could've met him. No way in hell she's going to let anything happen to her son.
Her golden eyes return to his blue ones. "I'm tired of fighting. If this is what the world wants then so be it. As long as I get to have him, I'm content with what may come." She shifts her gaze to Secretary Ross. "I have one request though." Ross nods in acknowledgment. "I want Bruce to be Alexander's physician." Ross smirks. "You mean the man who turned into a huge monster in the same room as you as you were giving birth to your son?" Heidi's head lifts up stubbornly. "Better than the other doctor who was with us…she turned out to be a Hydra spy." Ross looks away uncomfortably. "Fine. We'll give Banner security clearance but he must be attended by someone else in case he gets out of hand." Heidi nods. "Done." "Then be ready in an hour," Ross states before leaving with his men. "I can't let them take you both away from me," Bucky says in a low voice. "Then come with us," she comments. For a moment, the Winter Soldier looked conflicted. "I know you've made a commitment here. I understand if you want to stay." "No," he said abruptly, "I'm coming with you."
Media choppers were flying over the compound to record Heidi, carrying her newborn son, being escorted on a plane. Her neck was secure with a collar as well as her wrists were cuffed. Bucky strides next to them with his hands secured behind him. A handful of soldiers surround them as they lead the couple and the child up the plane. The Avengers couldn't do anything about it except hope that their comrades will return some day. They felt better knowing that Bruce and possibly another member of the team will get to see them on a regular basis, especially for the baby. The video footage of the couple being corralled onto the plane spread quickly all around the world. The people were horrified by the image. People posted videos on social media of bits and pieces of the fight with Hydra as well. In a course of a month, the people began to protest the lockup. They began to realize who's side Heidi and Bucky were on; it was as if before they had forgotten who they were and what they stood for. But now they remembered that they were heroes. So why are they being chained up and locked in a secret facility? And they were outraged for the baby as well. Why should an innocent like a child be locked away? Slowly countries were forced to revoke their vote on the contract that kept Heidi and Bucky under lock and key.
Within three months, the contract rescinded. Heidi and Bucky, with their son, were released and were able to return to the Avengers. The team celebrated with a huge welcome home party for the pair and even surprised them by giving them an entire wing to themselves and the baby. The couple was very happy to return home. Almost immediately Bucky started to work on missions with the team. Heidi decided that she would retire as an active member and as Duchess but she had something else in mind.