Natasha frowned.

N: Clint!

C: Hey guys!

Clint smiled.

C: What are you doing?

N: What the hell do you think we are doing?? Get out!!

C: Nar! I need to talk, you know? I need to... take this thing that it's inside me and talke to someone.

N: You can talk with whoever you want.

C: That's why I am in here...

Clint simply walked into the bedroom and walked over to the bed, Steve frowned and then covered Natasha with a blanket.

C: Relax, I've seen it all, Cap. I'm not impressed.

N: Shut up, Clint. Get out!

C: I can't, I need to talk to someone.

Clint lay on the bed beside them, Steve was still over Natasha's body.

S: That's a little awkward, Clint.

C: I need some advice. You're my friend, correct?

N: No. How will I be your friend if you interrupt my moment with Steve??

C: Awn, so you two... you were like... aw, so sweet! You love each other, right? That is so cute!

Clint lay on his side and stood smiling, looking at both of them.

C: Go ahead and kiss so I can see.

Natasha frowned.

N: No!

C: Just a little kiss. Go... pretend I'm not here.

Clint started to laugh. Natasha shoved Steve out of her and Steve had to stand up, and remaind out of bed.

N: What do you want, Clint?

S: Why is your eye purple?

Clint sighed and lay with his belly up.

C: I'm in love.

N: Good for you! Now, move!

S: And good to Bobbi.

N: He's not talking about Bobbi.

Steve frowned.

S: How not?

N: Look, Clint, I love you but if you hurt Laura, I'm going to give you a spanking, she's not for you.

S: Laura ???

Steve was shocked.

C: Why? I really like her.

N: Yeah, right, you like her just like you used to really like Jess, Bobbi and several others?

C: That's not fair.

N: Clint, she's a good person. Please...

C: I know. I just can't stand being without seeing her, I've come to visit your children countless times, even at school, just to see her. I don't know why I feel so attracted, I think it's her smile. That smile! It doesn't skip my mind.

N: Bullshit! I don't believe you.

S: I don't understand, Barton, you date Bobbi. And, please, get up, I'm not comfortable with you in bed with Natasha.

C: We're friends, Cap. Do not worry, I really only have eyes for Laura.

S: Even tho I still want you to get up.

Clint got up and looked at Natasha.

C: I didn't know he was jealous.

Natasha shrugged.

C: I need to go, but you really don't think I should...

Natasha shook her head.

C: Oh... you're probably right... I'm going to take some time away from here then... and I'm not going to chase after her any more.

N: It's the best thing to do.

S: And you have to respect Bobbi.

C: We're done.

N: Done? What? When?

C: Yesterday.

N: My God, Clint. How did she react?

C: Okay, I guess ... I think I'll be able to use my little Barton again in two weeks our three.

S: That purple on your face... was made by her?

C: Yes. But my face was nothing compared to my... I spent the whole night with ice between my legs.

N: You were dumb enough to say you were in love with another woman... You deserved it.

C: She always knew we were not going to last. Well, guys... I have to go now.

Clint walked to the door and heard the twins crying.

C: I think it's time for you to breastfeed your kids. Bye, Bye.

Clint went downstairs and noticed that Laura was on the couch with Sarah, but staring at him. As he looked at her, she disguised, pretending to be showing something in the book to Sarah.

C: I'm leaving.

L: Oh... already?

Laura seemed disapointed.

C: Yes.

L: Don't you want a glass of water? Or eat something... Are you hungry?

C: Nah, thanks. Bye, children.

Clint walked to the door.

L: Clint?

C: Yes?

L: You barely talked to me today.

Laura gave a half smile, she was disappointed because Clint Always wants to talk to her for hours when they have the oportunity, but today he came and wanted to go straight to talk to Steve and Natasha.

L: Did something happen?

C: Nope.

Laura noticed something different in Clint's way of talking, she frowned.

C: Bye.

L: Bye...

Laura sighed and Clint left the house of Steve and Natasha.

Laura handed the book to Sarah and stood up.

L: Keep drawing, I need to check the food.

Laura walked toward the kitchen, but she heard the door of the house being abruptly opened, she stared at the door frightened and then saw Clint coming in in a hurry, he went straight for her and grabbed her waist, then he simply kissed her lips, leaving her surprised and unresponsive.

Sarah was drawing the book and stopped to see the scene, she opened her mouth in shock, looking at both of them.

Clint released Laura and hit his own forehead.

C: I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I'm so sorry! I don't know what happened to me. I should go...

Laura was still amazed, she stood still and Clint ran out of the house, Sarah stood on the couch and looked at Clint dancing in the garden, through the window, Sarah smiled and looked at Laura.

Sarah: You kissed on the lips!!!

Sarah laughed and covered her mouth with her hands. Laura looked at her, smiling and then pretended to be serious.

L: Oh God, you saw it? That was so wrong.

Sarah: Why?

L: Because Uncle Clint dates Bobbi.

Sarah: So what?

L: So you do not kiss other girls when you're dating, it's na awful thing to do.

Sarah: I thought we were suppose to kiss who we like.

L: Yes, but we can't like more than one person at a time.

Sarah: Oh...

...

Coming back to the day that Natasha left Hill on the sidewalk of Henry's house...

Henry was taking his daughter to ride a bike, when he saw Hill's car passing by, he thought she would be inside it, but he only saw Natasha, then he decided to look back and saw Hill, clearly lost, thinking about what to do.

Henry shook his head and helped Lily onto the bike and decided to concentrate on his daughter. Hill approached the two.

H: Hi again!

Hill said with na awkward smile, then she took a deep breath.

H: Look, I'm sorry, I'm not stalking you, not really. It's just that my friend... she's very stupid and she throw me out of the car and...

Henry: Your friend... you mean Sarah's mother...

H: Yes ...

Henry: The real one...

Hill took a deep breath and became irritated.

H: Are you going to throw that in my face all the time we see each other?

Henry: All the time, Maria? This is the first time I've seen you since I discovered your lie! You didn't call me, you didn't look for me...

H: I know!

Hill was still irritated and responded harshly. It took her a few seconds to think about the real reason she was there and took a deep breath until she calmed down.

H: I couldn't call you, I, uh...

Hill looked up, shook her head, as if she was in conflict with herself about what to say or not. She does not want to sound stupid, and to assume the truth, in her head is to sound just like that.

H: I've been... busy.

Henry for a moment even felt hope that Hill would apologize to him and acknowledge that she had did a bad thing by lying to him and redeemed herself, but she just changed the subject. Henry was disappointed. Maybe he's not that important for her.

Hill could notice his disappointment, she wanted very much to do something about it, but she can't help, she was trained to be a cold person.

H: Can I... Can I use your phone?

Henry frowned, not believing that Hill wants something from him after acting like that with him. For being polite, Henry lent his cell phone to Hill. Hill picked up his cell phone and couldn't type a number.

Henry: You don't know the number you are going to call?

Hill knew the number, but it would not be a bad idea to take a ride with Henry.

H: No, I forgot. And I need to go to work. Dammit!!!

Henry: I can call a cab for you...

H: I'm out of money here...Natasha took my wallet, it was in my car.

Henry shrugged his shoulders.

Henry: Oh, I see... maybe I can leave you there, if you don't...

H: Really?

Hill interrupted Henry.

Henry: Yeah. No problem.

H: Thank you very much, Henry.

Hill gave a small smile. Henry walked with Lily and Hill to the garage of his house, they got in the car and Henry drove to where Hill guided him. Upon reaching the base of SHIELD, the silence inside the car was deafening.

Henry didn't want to arrive at the destination point so fast, but he can't also admit that he misses Hill, just like Hill didn't want to leave his company and didn't want to say that misses him like crazy.

H: Thank you...

Hill looked at Henry who looked at her.

H: For the ride...

Hill smiled then looked away, she took some time to open the car door and place a foot out of the car but she didn't leave, she sighed and looked at Henry again.

H: Henry...

Henry looked at Hill, he knew that now she was ready to say what she feels and apologize, her eyes say so. Hill couldnt say everything he wanted, only issued ....

H: Thanks for everything. Goodbye! Goodbye Lily!

Lily: Bye!

Hill got out of the car and just ran to inside the building withou looking back, then she boarded the elevator and closed her eyes tight, mentally punishing herself for not telling him what she wanted.

Henry bowed his head and left after a few seconds, watching Hill run away.

...

Coming back to nowadays... Steve and Natasha went to look after the twins shortly after Clint Barton's visit, Steve left Natasha nursing the twins and went downstairs to check on the children.

S: Laura, where's James?

L: He said he's grounded, he's in his bedroom.

S: He really is.

Sarah: Daddy, let's play?

S: Yes, let me just check on James.

Steve knocked on the door of James's room and walked in, he was leaning over the window sill, watching the children playing in the street. Steve approached James, then sat on James's bed.

S: James.

James looked at his father.

S: Do you know why you got grounded again?

J: Yes...

S: I want you to say the reason...

J: Because I scared Sarah.

James looked out the window again.

S: If you promise to not do it again, I will get you out of your punishment.

J: Whatever.

Steve frowned, surprised at James' behaviour.

S: Don't you want to leave the room?

J: I can't play outside anyway, so whatever...

S: Who said that?

J: You won't allow me to play outside never again because of that day that Sarah almost got hit.

S: Without supervision you can't really stay outside, but I'm here to supervise this time.

J: You?

Steve nodded.

J: So, I can play outside with my friends?

S: Yes... If you promise to not scare your sister anymore.

J: I promise!

S: Okay, then.

James ran to the door and ran out the door to the living room. Sarah got up, ready to go after him.

S: Sarah, wait!

Sarah stopped at the door and Steve approached her.

S: Look... we're going to stay out there a little bit, but you have to remember...

Sarah: Not run for the street!

S: Yes, but you forget.

Sarah: But I stopped!

S: Alright, I'll be there this time. Let's go.

Steve left with Sarah and soon the neighbors of her age came to call her to play th dolls. Steve stayed with them until late afternoon, he walked in with the children back in the house and Laura put them to take a shower and then put them on the bed. Laura asked if Steve would need anything else.

S: No, Laura. You've done enough, you can go now, Thanks.

L: Good night, see you tomorrow.

S: Good night.

Laura withdrew and Natasha shouted Steve from upstairs.

N: Rogers!

Steve ran up the stairs and looked at Natasha in the hallway holding Nicholas in her lap.

S: How are they?

N: Lindsay is fine and sleeping, but Nick is agitated, he does not want to sleep. I need to take a shower. Stay with him a little bit, please.

S: Yeah, of course.

Natasha walked over to Steve and handed Nick to his lap. The doorbell rang, Natasha rolled her eyes.

N: I need at least half an hour of a shower.

S: All right, everything is under control. Don't worry.

Natasha turned to go to the bedroom when Steve called her.

S: Natasha?

Natasha put her hand on the door handle and looked at Steve over her shoulder.

S: You didn't kiss me.

N: What??

S: I spent the whole afternoon downstairs and you didn't kiss me.

N: Oh my God, Steve, really? I kiss you all the time!

S: That's not enough.

Natasha rolled her eyes but Steve was already with that sweet puppy eyes that she loves so much, he walked towards her, then stretched his face toward Natasha, who kissed his lips gently.

S: Right... now you can go.

N: Thanks, Rogers, I appreciate you let me take a shower...

Natasha smirked and walked in the bedroom.

Steve smiled alone and went down the stairs with Nick, he opened the door after checking who it was.

Sam: My friend!

S: Sam Wilson. Come in.

Sam: I came to know how Lindsay is doing...

S: She's fine.

Sam came in and looked around the house.

Sam: Where are my buddies?

S: They should be asleep by now.

Sam: What do you mean? Its too early!

S: Laura does these miracles.

Sam: And why is this guy awake?

S: I don't know, he's busier than Lindsay.

Sam took Nick in his lap and made a few faces at him, which made Nick almost smile.

Sam: I have also come to talk to you about the Avengers.

S: Oh, I don't want to know, Sam, I don't want to get more involved with this anymore.

Sam: I know, I know. Bucky will take your place as Captain America, but I've been wondering if I should leave too.

S: Sam, don't do it because of me.

Sam: I just don't think you're going to retire totally, you're young, I mean... You're apparently young, you're moody.

S: I have many children to care for...

Sam: I know, I know... But you tell me you will not interfere when you see someone being robbed? Or, I don't know, any problem that needs your help...

S: Okay, Sam, I get it. What do you have in mind?

Sam: I think we could set up a task force. You, me, Natasha, Sharon... Whoever else wants to join in.

S: I don't know. Natasha... She likes what she does, she won't accept, I guess...

Sam: Just think about it.

S: I will.

Nicholas started to cry and Steve took him back in his lap, he patted him lightly to calm him down, but it was in vain, Nick persisted in crying.

Sam: What does he want?

S: I don't know.

Sam: Nurse?

S: Nah, Natasha pretty much finished nursing him up there.

Sam: I know! I already know. Give him to me here.

Sam picked Nicholas up and started dancing with him, singing a rap song. Nicholas stopped crying for a moment, but then cried again.

Sam: You don't like dancing? But you want to see me dance, I know, I know.

Sam put Nick back into Steve's lap then he started to dance and Nick watched and gradually stopped crying and then smiled.

Sam: Ahhh see!!! That's my boy!

S: I will not dance every time he cries.

Sam: That's because your dad does not know how to dance!

Nick smiled again.

Sam: He agrees!

S: Nick, don't smile at that. Help your father.

Sam: No...

Sam squeezed Nick's little face to pretend he was talking.

Sam: Uncle Sam is the best uncle in the world. Who do you want as your godfather? Say it... uncle Saaaamm.

Steve laughed at Sam, then stared at Nick.

S: Don't you dare say Sam before saying dad, Nick. Can you say dad? Daddy? .

Sam: No, say Uncle Sam!

Natasha went downstairs, and made no noise on purpose, she looked at Sam and Steve trying to make Nick speak, but he is too Young to speak.

N: What are you doing with my son?

Natasha raised one eyebrow

S: N-n-nothing... It was Sam, what are you doing, man?

Sam: I'm praying for the kid!

Sam coughed and both he and Steve looked serious. Natasha sighed and went downstairs once, she shook her head.

N: I hate it when you two are together.

Natasha walked over to Nick and picked him up.

N: These boys are disturbing you, my love? They are very very naughty, I know, I know., it's okay, mommy is here.

Sam: Hey!!! That's offensive.

Steve nudged Sam. Sam looked at Steve with raised eyebrows. Steve whispered.

S: Did you bring what I asked for?

Sam stared at Steve with confusion, then Steve pointed to his finger, indicating that he was referring to the ring. Sam understood.

Sam: Oh yeah, yeah! It's in my pocket.

N: What?

Sam: Nothing...

Steve looked at Natasha and she was kissing Nick's face and went into the hallway of James and Sarah's bedrooms.

Steve managed to get the little box with the ring that Sam bought in his place. Steve hid the box in his pocket.

While on the way to the kids room, Natasha noticed Steve and Sam whispering and she stopped for a second, then she looked up over her shoulder and watched Steve putting the box in his pocket, but she pretended to not have seen it.

Natasha entered James's room and he was already sleeping, but not on his bed.

N: Steve?

Steve came over and saw James, he came in and put James on the bed. Natasha left and went to Sarah's room, she was lying on the bed and talking to herself.

N: Sarah?

Sarah: Hi Mommy...

N: Hey, honey... what are you doing?

Sarah: Nothing, just playing.

N: Alone?

Sarah: Yeah.

Steve reached the room and stopped behind Natasha.

S: Aren't you sleepy?

Sarah: No.

S: Are you hungry?

Sarah shook her head.

S: Don't you want to come to the living room with us, then?

Sarah shook her head.

S: Uncle Sam is here.

Sarah just lay on her side, turning her back to her parentes, ignoring them. Steve frowned because Sarah Always wants to talk to Sam.

S: Sarah?

Sarah started to talk alone again. Steve approached and crouched by the bed.

S: What is it, baby? Are you feeling something wrong? Are you okay?

Steve laid a hand on Sarah's forehead, but she didn't have a fever.

S: Something's wrong.

Natasha was watching in silence.

N: Do you want to be alone, Sarah?

Sarah just nodded, not looking at her parentes yet.

Natasha laid her hand on Steve's shoulder and nodded toward the door. Steve kissed Sarah's forehead and left the room with Natasha, closing the door.

S: She's acting strange.

N: I think she wants to spend some time alone with herself.

S: Why?

N: I don't know, but I understand. I feel the same as her sometimes.

S: She never acted like that.

N: She is growing and changing. Tomorrow she will be better.

S: I don't know, she's was too quiet.

Natasha noticed how much Steve was worried, she stroked his face and Steve brought his face close to hers and gave Natasha a long kiss. The two returned in the living room and Steve walked faster, standing in front of Natasha.

S: Natasha, before you go up, I need...

Steve was interrupted by the sound of Sam's cell phone.

Sam: I'm sorry, Steve.

Steve nodded, then looked back at Natasha, he took a deep breath.

S: I need...

Sam: Sharon? Yeah, yeah, I'm going, I'll just wait for Steve to ask Natasha...

Sam didn't finish the sentence, Steve was glaring at him with reprovation. Sam indicated that he was going to finish the call outside the house, he left and stayed on the porch. Steve sighed and looked at Natasha.

S: So...

This time it was Lindsay who woke up and the electronic babysitter transmitted her crying in the living room, Natasha looked at Nick who was almost asleep.

N: At least he's almost asleep already. Let's see your sister, Nicholas.

Natasha walked to the stairs.

S: Nat??

Natasha looked at Steve.

N: I'll need your help up there.

S: Yes, it's just because I have to ask you something that...

N: What?

Sam came back in.

Sam: Steve, have you asked already?

S: No!

N: Ask me for what?

Sam: Sorry again.

Sam returned to speak on the phone at the porch.

Sam: No, he still has not asked, Sharon.

N: Will you help me or not, Mr. Rogers?

S: Yes.

Natasha started up the stairs, Sam came in again and told Steve that he had to leave, he said goodbye and left.

Steve went after Natasha in the twins bedroom, he was nervous as if he had not done it before and as if she had not already said yes.

N: Steve! Don't stand there. Nick just made the number two.

Steve grabbed Nick and went to the changer, laid him down and as he opened his diaper and cleaned him, he tried to look at Natasha, Steve was sweating cold.

S: Nat, what I was trying to say down there...

N: Oh, yes, what is it?

S: On the day of the hospital I called you and...

N: Lily, don't... don't cry, baby. Are you hungry?

Steve could not be direct and Natasha does not have the patience to wait, then she sat in the rocking chair with Lindsay and began to breastfeed her. Steve did not say anything else, because Natasha was just looking at Lindsay and he did not want to interrupt their moment, he changed Nick and put him to sleep again.

N: Steve...

Steve stared at Natasha.

N: You can take the chance that he is sleeping and Lindsay is nursing now and take a shower.

S: Yes. That's, uh...that's a good idea.

Steve left the room and went over to his and went into the bathroom. Steve hit forehead for not being able to make the request as he wanted, and during the shower he began to wonder if he should even ask Natasha to marry him again or not.

Steve knows how Natasha is, and what if she gets annoyed because he's asking for a third time? Probably she will say no. Maybe she finds it very romantic and romantic is the same as stupid for her. Steve thought and spent more than half an hour bathing in the tub.

When Steve finally finished his bath, he dried himself and wrapped a towel around his waist. Steve went to the bedroom and Natasha was already lying on the bed, looking at him with a small smile on her face.

S: Lily?

N: Slept, thank God.

S: Nick?

N: Same.

Steve was paralyzed and sighed.

N: Are you coming to bed?

S: Y-Yes, I'm just going to get dressed and...

Natasha knelt on the bed and crawled to the edge.

N: I don't think you should.

S: What?

N: Get dress...

Natasha removed her sweater, she was just with her panties and bra now, Steve looked down at Natasha's breasts automatically and then at her belly and her panties.

S: Natasha, I need to talk to you, I...

N: No...

Natasha got out of bed and walked over to Steve. Natasha leaned her body on his and lifted her head so she could look into his eyes, Natasha hugged Steve's waist.

N: Whatever you have to say, say it tomorrow.

S: But...

N: Hush!

Natasha leaned her finger on Steve's lips.

N: Tomorrow...

Natasha put her hands on Steve's towel and released it, then she kissed him passionately and they made love all night.

...

The next morning, Steve woke up and when he opened his eyes, he faced Natasha staring at him and smiling. Wow! How Steve missed seeing love in Natasha's eyes in that way.

Natasha gave Steve a kiss and he smiled during the kiss. Natasha pulled her body closer to his and laid her head on Steve's chest.

S: Good morning...

Steve stroked Natasha's hair, she lifted her head and left her chin resting on Steve's chest, she looked at him and gave a small smile. That was her way of saying good morning.

N: I'm waiting...

S: For what?

N: You.

Steve was confused.

N: For you to give me that wedding ring.

Steve raised his eyebrows, very surprised that she already knew about it.

S: So, did you know all this time?

N: Of course.

S: It has no fun anymore now...

N: Yes, it has.

S: I'll just give it to you anyway.

N: No...

Natasha frowned.

N: I want you to ask me properly.

S: You want it?

N: No, I don't, but you do, and I will not let anything get in the way this time.

Steve stared her.

N: I promise.

Steve stood looking at her, then he reached for the drawer beside the bed and picked up the box. Natasha stepped off Steve's body and sat on the bed. Steve sat up and opened the box, extending the ring to Natasha.

S: Natasha...

N: Wait, won't you get down on your knees?

Natasha pretended to be ofended.

S: Huh? I thought that...

N: Full service, Mr. Rogers, please.

Steve knew she was mocking him, but still he got up from the bed and knelt on the rug, staring at Natasha.

Natasha smiled.

S: Natasha... do you want to marry me?

**Will she say yes?**