Hello dears,

I'm apologized about the lack of chapters lately, I have been very busy with getting my degree and visiting family. I have posted this chapter and the next for you lovely people. I hope you enjoy them and hang on as I write the next few chapter that are on their way.

Enjoy. xxx.

~K.U.


The case with Irene ended and I had finally had be able to hop about one of Tony's jets and make my way to the Big was only taking into custody a few days before, which didn't surprise me. The fact that I received a personal message from Mycroft about it, was shocking. The boys still knew nothing about my involvement with Jim but Mycroft was the eye in the city and figured it out earlier. Knowing "my boss" was in custody, made my trip a lot carefree and Tony made sure of that as I , Tony's personal bodyguard and driver, was waiting for me as I got off and that guy is a big teddy bear.

" Happy!" I expressed as I pulled my suitcase out of the plane.

"Well look what the cat dragged in, you are finally visiting, took you forever Frost." Happy remarked back grinning and yes the nickname for me was known by everyone at Stark Tower.

I grinned and stumbled over to the guy pulling my suitcase along, only to let go and get pulled into a bear hug. Happy wasn't the fittest of guys but man his hugs made me laugh.

I still laughed as he set me down only to look over his face and observe the small scars over his face. Happy took note of my observation and broke into a weak grin.

" Tony tell you what happened?" He questioned slowly taking my bag from me and putting it into the car.

Unlike Tony, Happy didn't know about my old life and what I knew so I just shook my head.

At this the guy grinned and started to tell me the extended version of the story from the third movie as we got into the car and headed into the city.

When we arrived at Stark tower, I was welcomed by a surprising guest and lord knows the sight of him blew me away.

"STEVE!" I shouted as I stumbled out of the car and run over to him.

He laughed and hugged me gently, only to pat my head after I pulled away.

" You have gotten taller haven't you?" He joked.

I laughed at his brotherly remark as I glanced back at Happy grabbing my bag.

"Happy, I got that" Steve interjected taking the bag from the man.

" Thank you "

I watched with a smile and watched Steve, he seemed better adjusted than he did last time but still was that gentleman, I remember.

"So Sam, what brings you to New York?" Steve asked unaware of my certain problems in London.

"Oh you know, yearly check up on Tony, he is just a troublemaker." I chuckled as we made our way to the elevator to take us to the loft.

"You are what 13 years younger then him and you still are his mother in a way." Steve commented.

"Always am and always will be."

I grinned at him as we got in the elevator and I pressed the top floor button only to get a response back from Jarvis.

"Access code,please"

"Frosty the ice queen." I snickered softly.

"Welcome back, Miss Samantha. Would you like me to tell you have arrived?" Jarvis questioned.

" If you'd please, Jarvis and please tell him, I got the Captain with me."

"Of course, madam." His voice responded as the doors shut and the elevator begin to rose at a quick pace.

" Thank you Jarvis."

Steve looked at him and shook his head with a small grin.I looked over his face and raised an eyebrow.

" I still can't believe he still calls you that, its been over a year."

"Well what can i say Steve, I don't mind it."

" Its still rude for him to call you an ice queen, you aren't cold hearted."

I felt my emotion flicker real quickly as I tugged at my right sleeve. If he only knew the truth...and with that my branding began to burn slightly.

The elevator dinged as we arrived to the top floor and the tune of back in black played off in the distance. Steve and I stepped out of the elevator slowly, only to overlook the empty living room space.

"Tony?" I shouted looking around and heading over to the bar on the right.

"I hear his music, so he has to be here somewhere." Steve responded putting my bag down by the elevator.

I went to behind the bar and grabbed on of the curve bottle with scotch in it then grabbed two glasses.

" Want any Steve?" I questioned looking at him pushing up my sleeves.

"No…" he rejected glancing over only to bring his eyes back to my forearm. "What's the ace bandage for?"

I looked down and chuckled softly, " I burnt my arm on the stove at the flat. It's really nothing.''

Steve walked over and held out his hand, " Here let me see I know alittle about burns I can help."

"No!" I shouted slightly pulling my arm back away from him harshly, "I mean it's fine, John is a doctor and took a look at it."

Steve looked over my face with worry about to speak when Tony can bursting into the room breaking the tension. "Frosty!"

I looked over at the man, he was covered in some work oil and didn't even think as he came over and pulled me into a very loving hug.

Steve watched in surprised as I hugged him back and rubbed the oil off of my face where it had smudged off onto me.

"Thanks for the hug Tony, I always wanted to be an oil painting." I laughed softly grabbing the bar rag.

Tony scowled slightly and take the rag, "Oh can it Frost. Did you have a nice flight?"

" Hmm not bad, could've been better, the time difference is messing my head up."

Tony rolled eyes, "I seen you kick Loki's ass and you are defeated by a plane flight?"

I snickered softly and glanced at Steve who lost interesting in the conversation and walked away. Tony looked me over before taking notice of the bandage and cocked a questionable eyebrow at me before speaking.

"What happened to your arm?"

I looked at the bandage the down at my drink only to open my mouth and have Steve answer for me.

"A burn, she mentioned it earlier."

I glanced at Steve and nodded "Yeah… I was zoning out and forgot to move my arm from the stove." I chuckled weakly and looked at Tony.

Tony made eye contact with Steve who had a weary look on his face, but nodded before wiping the oil of his face.

I watched him then downed the Scotch and smiled softly at the boys, "Well, I'm going to take a shower, so excuse me boys."

I patted Tony's shoulder gently then made my way back to the bathroom feeling both men's eyes follow me with worry.