NO ONE'S POV:

Somewhere In The Midwest Region Of The United States

*CHOP*

(Y/N): [sighs]

*CHOP*

(We pan down to see Y/N chopping some wood with an axe.)

*CHOP*

(Y/N): *wipes some sweat from his forehead* Nat did offer to get the firewood herself but...

*CHOP*

(Y/N): I need the workout. Considering that we are somewhat retired. [scoffs] "Retired." What does that even mean?

*CHOP*

(Y/N places the axe down.)

(Y/N): Why can't I use my claws again? Oh, yeah.

(Y/N does his best Natasha impression.)

(Y/N): "Your claws will get dull."

*SKINT*

(Y/N pops his claws & looks at them.)

(Y/N): Would they get dull? I've never thought about it.

(Y/N retracts his claws, picks up the axe, & goes back to chopping wood.)

(Y/N): Besides, I'm about willing to do anything to take my mind off...

(Y/N thinks about Laura.)

(Y/N): [sighs] Now that I think about it, Nat probably wanted to get the firewood for the exact same reason.

(With that, Y/N puts the firewood he's chopped up in a bag & makes his way back to the...)

The Maximoff Household

(Y/N walks inside & places the bag of firewood down.)

Natasha: About time.

(Y/N): [chuckles] I didn't realize I was out there for that long.

(Natasha walks up to her husband.)

Natasha: You weren't. I'm just saying.

(Y/N): Ha, of course you were.

Natasha: *smiles*

(Y/N): Hey, Nat.

Natasha: Killer?

(Y/N): Are you okay?

Natasha: Why are you asking?

(Y/N): What? Can't a husband ask his wife if she's okay from time to time?

Natasha: Hmm.

(Y/N): That wasn't very convincing, was it?

Natasha: Not at all.

(Natasha & Y/N are now eye to eye.)

Natasha: [sighs] Killer.

(Y/N): What?

Natasha: Are you asking me if I'm okay because of what happened in Westview with your sister and our daughter?

(Y/N): Guilty.

Natasha: I appreciate you asking. I really do. But I'm okay.

(Y/N): Promise?

(Natasha kisses Y/N.)

Natasha: Promise.

(Y/N): *smiles* Good.

Natasha: Now, take a shower. You smell.

(Y/N): I don't think I smell that ba-

(Y/N smells himself.)

(Y/N): Ugh, okay. I smell pretty bad.

Natasha: [chuckles] So go take a shower.

(Y/N): Yes, ma'am. Care to join me?

Natasha: Hmm, any other time I would but...

(Natasha smells Y/N.)

Natasha: You really need to take a shower. Not me in there distracting you.

(Y/N): [laughs] I get it, I get it. I'm going.

(Y/N leaves to go take a shower leaving Natasha. As soon as he left her, Nat thought about Laura's smiling face.)

Natasha: [sighs]

Hours Later...

(Y/N is in his bedroom bathroom, currently shaving using one of his claws.)

(Y/N): Should I shave it all off?

(Y/N rubs his hand across his face as he's thinking about what he's going to do.)

(Y/N): How about I trim it and line it up? Yeah, that sounds good.

(Y/N puts some shaving cream on his face & begins to trim his beard. Eventually, he starts to line it up. As he's doing this...)

(Y/N): [winces]

(He cuts his face while shaving.)

(Y/N): [annoyed growl]

(Y/N looks at himself in the mirror so he can look at the cut. He watches as the cut on his face closes thanks to his healing factor.)

(Y/N): Almost done.

(Y/N finally finishes lining up his beard.)

(Y/N): Hmm, not bad. I should consider being a barber. [chuckles]

(Natasha calls out for her husband.)

Natasha: Killer!

(Y/N): Coming!

(Y/N walks down some stairs & out to their living room to see his wife in a chair with a blanket over her & watching tv.)

Natasha: I see that you shaved.

(Y/N): I did.

Natasha: Not all of it though.

(Y/N touches his face.)

(Y/N): Heh. I couldn't do it.

Natasha: Good. You look sexier with some facial hair.

(Y/N): I'm never getting rid of it now.

Natasha: Also, we can't have a furless Wolverine, now can we?

(Y/N) & Natasha: [laughs]

Natasha: Anyways, care to join me?

(Y/N): Is there room?

Natasha: There's room.

(Y/N walks over to the chair that his wife is in as she scoots over to give him enough room to sit with her. As it turns out, there's enough room for both of them.)

(Y/N): This is nice.

Natasha: Yeah, it is.

(Y/N kisses her head.)

(Y/N): So, what were you watching?

Natasha: Nothing. All I've been doing is flipping channels in hopes of finding something to watch.

(Y/N): Any luck?

Natasha: As you can see, no.

(Y/N): At least I'm here now.

(Natasha leans her head on Y/N's shoulder.)

Natasha: You being here does make this a whole lot better.

The Next Day

(Y/N wakes up in his & Nat's bed.)

(Y/N): [yawns]

(Y/N moves his arm over to Nat but she's not laying in bed next to him.)

(Y/N): You'd think I'd be used to this by now, huh?

(Y/N gets out of bed, walks down the stairs, & enters the kitchen where he sees a fresh pot of coffee. He gets a mug, pours himself a cup of coffee, closes his eyes, & smells the coffee.)

(Y/N): [happily exhales]

(After smelling the coffee, Y/N opens his eyes to see Natasha standing in front of him in clothes as if she's going on a trip & two bags on both sides of her.)

(Y/N): Good morning.

(Natasha walks up to Y/N & kisses him.)

Natasha: Good morning.

(Y/N): Gonna explain the bags and why you're ready to go somewhere so early in the morning?

Natasha: Right. Well, Pepper called.

(Y/N): And?

Natasha: She needs my help with a certain science project.

(Y/N): Okay, just let me put a shirt on and-

Natasha: You're not coming.

(Y/N): Why is that?

Natasha: Because you're not the smartest guy when it comes to science, killer.

(Y/N): Neither are you.

Natasha: Smarter than you.

(Y/N): Hilarious. Tell me the real reason why I can't come with you.

Natasha: I did.

(Y/N): No, you didn't. I mean, did I do something wrong?

Natasha: Of course not.

(Y/N): Then...[sighs] This is pointless. You're not going to tell me.

Natasha: (Y/N).

(Y/N): When will you be back?

Natasha: A couple months.

(Y/N): A couple months?! This must be some really important science project if it's going to take my wife away from me for a couple months.

Natasha: It is.

(Y/N): [groans]

(Y/N walks to her bags & picks them up.)

(Y/N): I'll walk you to the car.

Natasha: Don't you want to put a shirt on first?

(Y/N): Nope.

(Cut to Y/N & Natasha standing near one of their cars.)

(Y/N): Are you going to miss me?

Natasha: Do you really need to ask?

(Y/N): Well, I won't be seeing you for a while so I might as well ask.

Natasha: You'll be fine, killer.

(Y/N): I know.

Natasha: I love you.

(Y/N): I love you too.

(Natasha & Y/N kiss.)

(Y/N): One more thing.

Natasha: Yeah?

(Y/N): Tell Morgan I said hi.

Natasha: [chuckles] I'll be sure to.

(Natasha enters the car & drives away as Y/N watches from the front of their house.)

A Few Hours Later...

(We see Y/N on the couch, flipping channels on the TV.)

(Y/N): Nothing's ever on.

(Y/N places the remote next to him.)

(Y/N): [scoffs] "Science project." Better not be bullshit. [deep breath] Relax, (Y/N). It's just a few months. I'm sure time will fly.

(Y/N picks the remote back up & starts flipping channels again.)

(Y/N): Ugh, just what am I going to do for a couple of months without her?

(Y/N flips to the news & watches it. Unknowingly, so does Sam Wilson.)

Man On TV: Unrest, in the wake of recent events has left us vulnerable. Every day Amercians feel it. While we love heroes who put their lives on the line to defend Earth, we also need a hero to defend this country. We need a real person who embodies America's greatest values. We need someone to inspire us again, someone who can be a symbol for all of us. So, on behalf of the Department of Defense and our Commander-In-Chief, it is with great honor that we announce here today that the United States of America has a new hero. Join me in welcoming your new Captain America.

(Y/N): [laughs]