A/N Another update! Let me know what you think.

Bucky knew this was going to happen. Like everyone kept telling him, it was only a matter of time. Nodding his head, Bucky and doctor Cho stood outside of the medical room Katya had been assigned to "I'll make sure she stays this time" he said.

"Thank you" replied Cho. Glancing through the observation window, Katya had lied down on the bed to stare up at the room. The doctor felt sympathy for the girl who knew nothing about what's going on. Sighing, the doctor looked back at the Soldier "The symptoms are only going to get worse from now on. She'll get sick in the morning and during the day, her temperament fill fluctuate and she'll start to crave"

Bucky nodded his head "I know what happens. Don't worry about it. I've got it handled"

"I know it's none of my business, but when are you going to tell her?" asked Cho "The sooner you're able, the sooner I can start running the proper scans and tests"

Wiping a hand down his face, Bucky sighed. He wanted to avoid the question at all costs, but he can't – not for any longer. The soldiers' time is up and now he has to confess; less the doctor does it for him "Alright" he nodded.

Lying down on the fresh sheets of the hospital bed, I turned to see the Soldier walking into my room. Sitting down at the chair near my bed, he gave a heavy sigh. There's something wrong and I know it "What were you two talking about?" I asked curiously.

"She just wants me for another check-up" he replied. Nodding my head, the look on the Soldiers face seemed as if he were completely drained and exhausted. I heard him take in another breath before I went to ask him again what was wrong.

"Are you sure –"

Cutting me off, the Soldier looked me dead in the eyes; as if he were about to tell me every misdeed he'd ever made "I need to tell you something, and I want you to listen" my brows furrowed in confusion before I slowly sat up. What is he going to tell me? Is he leaving? Did something happen? I started to panic. The Soldier looked away for a moment to clear his throat "We've been doing some things" he started.

"You don't want me anymore" I stated. It's the only possible explanation to the conversation I could think of "Am I not good enough?" I questioned sincerely with a somewhat saddened look. The thought that I maybe wasn't had struck a deep and sensitive nerve.

The Soldier shifted up in the chair and shook his head "No, that's not it. Don't worry about that" he said, quickly trying to get the idea out of the conversation "I just want you to know that I'll be here and right beside you every step of the way" the Soldier sighed before adding "The night you first came in after the accident, the doctor found out that your – pregnant"

I blinked.

Staring at the Soldiers face I looked for any trace of a lie, but I found nothing. Swallowing, my mouth had gone completely dry and I started to shake a little. An eruption of emotions swirled inside of me and I didn't know what to do or what to think. I tried to breathe as best I could "How long have you known?" I asked.

There was a pause "Since we got here"

Closing my eyes, my hands cupped my face. He's known for over a week and he hasn't said a single word about it "Is that why you've been avoiding me?" I questioned with a sneer "It wasn't because you needed time or because you felt guilty. It was because you didn't have it in you to tell me"

The Soldier didn't get a chance to respond before I sprung from the bed in a flurry of sheets. Marching past him and down the hall, I knew he wasn't far behind by the call of my name "Katya! Just stop and let me explain" I'm not stopping.

I can't be near him.

I can't even look at him.

Making my way around the corner, a strong hand pulled me by my arm "Don't touch me!" I yelled while turning around and pulling myself free "You've been nothing but a liar since the day I woke up. Not once did you visit me. I started to think you didn't care, but I should have known. I should have known straight from the start, but I was too stupid and too trusting to realise" turning back around, I started marching away when I stopped to ask one last thing "Did Wanda know about this?"

"No" replied the Soldier.

I didn't say or do anything except for leave to the one place I knew I could go. Reaching up, I knocked on the wooden door and it didn't take long for the humanoid man to answer "Miss Katya. Are you here to speak with Wanda?" I nodded my head "I'm sorry, but she's currently unavailable"

"Where has she gone?" I asked in confusion.

"With Mister Rogers. They only just left" he replied. I wonder if the Soldier told Steve that I knew, and now there rounding everyone up to share the big news. I wished that isn't the case but I knew it's most likely what's happening "Is there something else I might be able to assist you with?"

I went to speak before clutching my stomach as another wave of sickness reach up from the depth of my belly; threatening to spill out at any given moment. Covering my mouth, I felt a cold oddly comforting hand rest on my shoulder. I turned to see that it's Vision.

"I think it best that you sit down" he said "You shouldn't strain yourself in such a condition" letting the humanoid guided me toward the couch in their apartment and I sat down.

"Tell me the truth Vision. Have they told everyone?" I asked while looking into his complicated yellow eyes as he stood before me.

"I presume you already know the answer to that. You must understand, Mister Rogers and Barnes only want what's best for your health. Informing certain people to you vulnerable state is necessary" he replied before I leant forward to put my face in my hands.

I breathed once and then twice. The room had gone silent and a moment past before I had to jolt forward and race to the bathroom. I can't hold it back any longer. Dropping onto the tiled bathroom floor, I braced the sides of the ceramic toilet before hurling the contents of my stomach. I haven't eaten very much since I first started to become sick. I don't know where all of this is coming from.

Once I'd finally finished, I slumped down on the floor exhausted. Resting my head against the wall beside me, I felt my eyes begin to water. Everything's catching up to me; all of those details. Trembling as sobs left my body, I sniffled as more tears leaked down my cheeks. I can't do this. I can't be a mother and a parent. This wasn't supposed to happen. Not now. Not ever. Not with the Soldier.

Too absorbed in my own thoughts, I didn't hear Wanda come in until a gentle hush echoed out. Kneeling down beside me, she pulled me into her arms and held me. Wanda always knows what to do. Resting my head on her shoulder, I felt like hours as we sat together in quiet; my hitched breathing returning to normal.

"Everything's going to be alright" spoke Wanda "I'll be here for you" brushing a piece of loose hair away from my face, I shifted a little.

"I'm scared" I admitted with a whisper.

"I know, but I also know you're brave" she replied "You can do this. You're a good person Katya. You might not think it because of your past, but you are. It's early, but just think – a piece of you is growing right in here" she said while touching my stomach "And when the time is right, you'll look into its eyes and you'll smile. Because this baby will be your happiness and your own bundle of joy. It isn't a bad thing – you'll see"

A moment passed.

Wiping my face, I slowly leant away "I should be going. It's getting late"

Getting up from the bathroom floor with Wanda, I gave her a crooked smile "Do you want me to walk you back?" she asked with a gesture of her hand.

I shook my head "No, it's alright" heading out to the front door of the apartment, she held it for me as I stepped out "Thank you" I said.

"I'm here if you need me" she said before I turned and headed off down the hall. Crossing my arms, I sighed. Is this really what I want? Am I ready?

Waking up the next morning, I sat in bed with the remote to the new television; which Tony had installed. Being a new found luxury for me, I often spent my time watching either the history or discovery channel. There isn't much else I could be doing in the medical ward since I'm not allowed to leave.

"Well, at least you're not completely bored out your mind" turning my head, I saw Steve standing at the door "I came to see how you're holding up? Did the doctor give you another check-up yet?"

I shook my head and answered "No. It's not until this afternoon" continuing to watch the moving picture on the screen, I could see Steve still standing in the corner of my site "Is there something else you wanted?"

"Yeah" he replied before scratching the back of his head "Buck won't be able to make it to your appointment today" Steve sounded as if he were the poor messenger sent to deliver the unfortunate news.

"I never said I wanted him here" he looked down to the ground and squirmed on the spot. Sighing, I reached up with the remote and turned the television off. Sitting up in the bed, I gave the blonde captain my full attention "Why won't he be here?"

"He's coming back, he's just – gone to take care of something" he replied. I narrowed my eyes a little at the very vague reply. Steve sighed before adding "Bucky wanted to handle it himself"

I understood now "He's going to kill him you mean" I restated. Knowing how the Soldier works, that's exactly what he's going to do. Steve nodded his head in conformation "And you're letting him do it?"

"He didn't really give us much of a choice. He was pretty angry about the situation, and especially after" Steve paused before glancing away "Buck's probably on his way by now"

"I know you're going to try and defend him, you always do" I replied almost immediately "But I need time for myself. I need to figure out what I'm going to do and how I'm going to make this work"

Steve nodded his head "Just, don't be too harsh on him when you do see him. Bucky's been through a lot and I know he doesn't want to go through that again" I furrowed my brow in confusion for a moment. I didn't understand what he was saying before it clicked.

Steve went to leave before I spoke up "It has something to do with that girl, doesn't it? The woman he used to be with before the war. I know because he mentioned her, but didn't tell me her name. I think it slipped out. He was angry at the time"

Turning around, Steve stepped forward "Yeah. It's a touch subject for him. For what he still remembers"

I quietly cleared my throat. I'm almost afraid to ask "Is she still alive?"

He shook his head with a look of guilt "No, not anymore. But he got to say goodbye – that's the main thing"

"I know it's not something you would want to tell me, or if you're the right person to ask, but you must have met her" I said "What was she like? What happened?"

Still standing by the door, I wasn't sure if he'd stay or not and tell me. But after a few more seconds, Steve nodded his head and sat down in the chair by my bed "Well, her name was Adeline Brennan, and she" he paused "She was beautiful, with brown hair and chocolate eyes. She was awfully kind too. She used to work at the Hospital"

"Is that were they met?" I asked.

Steve shook his head "No. Actually they met at a place called the Downs. It was a dance bar, I'm not even sure if it's still there"

I frowned as I wondered if it were the same place I'm thinking of "Is it near the Brooklyn Bridge?"

"Yeah" replied Steve "How did you know?"

I looked away with a gentle sigh "Because he took me there"