While Hill flew to Europe, Natasha arrived at Clint's farm. She landed the jet and when she walked to the house, Clint, Laura and the kids were waiting on the porch.

C: Welcome.

Laura hugged Natasha. Natasha messed Cooper's hair took Lila in her lap that laid her head on the shoulder of Aunt Nat.

Once they get inside the house, Nat put Lila on the floor and looked at Nathaniel.

N: He is huge, already! Can't believe he is beautiful, very beautiful and congratulations on the next one.

Nathaniel smiled at Natasha despite being the first time he met Natasha in person.

L: You must be hungry, I'll make you something to eat.

N: No, no, please don't bother.

L: Natasha, you don't bother never, you are in home. What about your boyfriend, Banner... He didn't come with you?

Natasha looked at Clint and Laura looked at Clint also.

C: Honey, they don't date anymore.

L: Oh. I'm sorry. Oh, so that's why you seem sad.

Natasha didn't understand Laura's statement. She was showing sadness? Is that so clear?

N: No problem. I'm okay.

Laura smiled comprehensive and went to the kitchen and called Cooper to help her. That was grumbling. Lila was playing with Nathaniel in the room.

Clint took Nat to the back porch of the house, he grabbed two beers from the cooler, he offered one for Natasha and opened another for himself.

N: Thank you.

C: You look like you need one.

Natasha opens the beer and takes a long drink.

C: Spit it out.

Natasha didn't know what to say or how to explain.

C: Well, I know something's wrong, for you to come here and want to stay a few days. Natasha, I know you...

N: Steve and Sharon are dating.

Clint stopped to absorb the information and think about what to answer.

C: That's what you wanted.

N: Yeah. I'm happy for him.

C: Uh-huh. Yeah, they match, probably soul mates. They were born for each other, right? You noticed how Steve cares about her? Wow, he would jump into a freezing ocean to rescue her without hesitation, right? He loves Sharon's company. He is always with her, right? He is, undoubtedly, in love with her. I bet that in a few months, he proposes marriage. You will be probably the bridesmaid, because you did everything to make them a couple right?

Natasha looked at Clint, perplexed.

C: Well, that's what you want to believe that is happening, isn't it? This makes everything easy for you to isolate yourself again. It's easier to make you feel bad about yourself, believe that you don't deserve to be happy. It's easier to feel miserable and live with your demons in mind. Well, you did it again, Natalia. Congratulations.

Natasha could not even react to Clint's provocations. She got up fast and walked to the stairs as if she is about to leave.

C: Oh are you going away? Will you run away again? Where are you going this time?

Natasha was with her arms folded, head down and quiet.

Clint stood up.

C: I was once like you, Natasha. But eventually we have to stop running and face what we fear most. You pushed him for what you feared most. You did it, congratulations. Now you are going to feel sorry for yourself?

N: Clint, please, stop.

Her voice was sad, Clint knew she was crying, he felt very bad about being hard on her, but he didn't want to see her suffering. He though about hug her, but gave up.

C: I'm sorry, Tasha. Please, don't leave. Not like that.

Natasha just nodded positively, Clint went inside and saw Laura putting the dishes on the table. Clint hugged her from behind and kissed her cheek. Laura smiled.

C: Don't insist for Natasha to eat it, okay?

L: Okay.

Laura called the children to eat.

Lila: Wait, wait, Aunt Nat is not here to eat yet.

Clint ran a hand over her little hair.

C: Honey, she will eat later.

Lila: Why?

L: Because yes, Lila.

N: Were you going to eat without me, huh?

Lila smiled brightly.

Lila: Aunt Nat, sits next to me?

Natasha smiled and sat next to Lila. She didn't even looked like she was crying a few minutes ago. Natasha smiled in order to thank Clint, for his hard words.

All they fed and went to sleep.

Natasha took a time to get to sleep, she was reflecting on her life and what she would do in the future.

Natasha spent the entire week in Clint's farm, to feel empowered and come back to Avengers base. She told Laura that the baby have to be a girl, because she promised to give her name to the next girl.

...

Natasha returned to the base of the Avengers, she went to her room, took a quick shower, put on her uniform and went to the training center. At that time the training should already be over, but she decided to risk, sometimes delays.

Arriving at the center, she realized the training was finished, but had only one person in that room yet. Steve Rogers. A week ago, she would avoid contact, would pack a thousand excuses to not see him. Not this time, she has reflected on her feelings for Steve. She fell in love with Steve, but she was aware that she took too long to realize it, now it's time for Steve to live his moment, she would leave him free to be happy. She will respect his relationship with Sharon, despite all jealousy.

N: Cap.

Steve recognized her voice, he was surprised because he hadn't heard her voice for 1 week. He turned and saw Natasha coming.

S: Romanoff. You remember that you have a job and came back?

Steve said without accusatory tone because everyone thought Natasha needed a break, even vacation, she devotes too to work. Just like him.

Natasha smirked.

N: Well, I left my duties in good hands.

Now she was smiling. Rogers smiled back and noticed she was different.

N: Everything okay around here?

S: Yes, ma'am.

N: Is that so? Apparently, you can work without me.

S: No, you're essential to this work.

N:. I don't know, Cap, the only essential part of this base is you.

S: We are a team. We need everyone.

Natasha smiled and nodded.

N: Where is Sharon?

Steve wasn't surprised for Natasha ask about her, he has already overcome the fact Natasha don't feel jealous of him. At least that's what he thinks.

S: Well. She helped me a lot these days you've been missing.

N: I came back because I was afraid you trade me for her, for good.

Steve was silent for a few seconds, then looked in her eyes.

S: I would never replace you for anyone.

Natasha looked Steve in the eye. This sentence he uttered... That way... She felt as if he spoke about her and not her work. She reminded herself that she shouldn't interpret his words in a romantic way.

Sharon: Natasha, you're back.

The silence and the look between them was broken when Sharon approached the two.

Natasha got a little embarassed.

N: Yes.

Sharon: You came to take my man and my job.

Natasha looked at her startled.

Sharon: I'm kidding. Welcome home. Steve was no longer patiently to lead the training with me. With you it is so easy. You seemed to communicate by telepathy or eyes. I have to learn sometime.

Natasha and Steve laughed and looked at each other. Natasha looked at the floor and the ceiling to prevent from getting staring at Steve.

N: Well, I'll leave you alone.

Sharon: Oh Natasha, Hill need to talk to you.

N: I'll look for her.

Natasha said goodbye and went room SHIELD, where she met Maria Hill and some agents. Hill asked for the agents leave her alone with Natasha.

N: Did something happen?

Hill analyzed Natasha altogether. She also noticed something different about Natasha. She wanted to imagine Natasha pregnant with Steve Rogers and couldn't form the image on her head.

Only three days ago, Hill concluded her mission with the children of the Avengers. She ended up creating a kind of affection for all of them, but didn't show at any time, either in farewell. They explained that destroying that device, the whole course of their history change again. They can exist or not in the future, but one thing was certain, The Avengers would be alive.

Hill was dying to tell Natasha everything she experienced and that she met her son. She wanted to know if Natasha has feelings for Rogers, if Rogers feels something for Natasha., even dating Sharon Carter. Hill was thrilled, but she stopped herself and who would believe her without proof?

H: I just forget what was going to tell you.

N: Really, Hill?

H: I actually forgot. Excuse me. I'll call you if I remember.

Natasha looked at her and left the room, annoyed.

Meanwhile, Hill looked to her cell phone and smiled to see a selfie of her with Avengers kids.

Well, if this picture still exists, Hill concluded that they will be born someday. She couldn't wait to see them again.