Mobile, Alabama
April, 2028
The flight attendant came through the cabin making sure everyone had their seatbelts on and tray tables up. She paused by the seats where Bucky, Rebecca, and Julia sat. She smiled at how Rebecca held both of her parent's hands as she sat in between them. The child had been a joy to have on the flight, full of wonder and questions on everything.
"How are you doing Miss Rebecca?" she asked the little girl. "Are you making sure Mommy and Daddy are okay for the landing?"
"Uh huh," replied Rebecca. "When we land I get to be a flower girl."
"I heard," smiled the flight attendant. "You're a very lucky little girl."
The Captain called out the final landing procedures and she quickly finished checking the seatbelts then sat on her jump seat and belted herself in. She could see Rebecca from where she sat and watched the little girl whisper excitedly to her parents as the jet landed. When they taxied to their gate she saw the handsome dad pick the little girl up for the walk off the aircraft after he pulled their carry on luggage out. As they passed her and the other flight attendants Rebecca said goodbye with a big smile. It was impossible not to smile back at the little girl. Her parents both smiled indulgently at their child and exited onto the concourse.
"Well, that was fun," said Julia. "I was worried Rebecca would have trouble adjusting to the pressure changes as we took off and landed but she handled it better than I did."
"She did very well," replied Bucky.
They picked up their luggage and went to the rental car outlet to pick up their SUV and car seat for Rebecca. Once again she charmed the counter attendant who continually smiled at the little girl perched on top of the counter. Rebecca told him everything about the jet then went on to say she was going to be a flower girl for Uncle Sam's wedding. By the time they got the keys the attendant knew everything. He looked at Bucky and Julia as he handed them the keys.
"Your little girl is very sweet," he said. "I hope the wedding goes well. Give our best to Uncle Sam and Aunty Anna. Your vehicle is straight out the door, in the number 7 stall."
"Thank you," replied Bucky, scooping up Rebecca in one arm. "She keeps us entertained."
They located the vehicle and were soon on their way to the hotel which was also the wedding venue. Unlike their wedding this was going to be a big affair as Anna came from a large family. Even with Sam's family and Delacroix friends plus the Avengers who were invited his side would have just over a hundred guests. Anna's family would have close to four hundred. There would be three flower girls, Rebecca would be the youngest and she took her responsibilities very seriously. Bucky was best man but Sam also asked Joaquin Torres, and Anna's two brothers to be his groomsmen. Sarah and Julia were both asked to be in the wedding party along with Anna's sister and cousin.
They pulled up to the hotel valet who took their luggage out of the back of the SUV. Rebecca was ecstatic about staying in a hotel and skipped happily towards the lobby. When she entered it she looked all around her, wide eyed, and then saw Sam standing with several others.
"Uncle Sam!" she cried and ran towards him.
He turned and gave her a big smile before lifting her high up into the air. "Becky Bear," he said happily. "Finally, you're here. Now we can have the wedding." Holding her close he extended his hand to Bucky and kissed Julia on the cheek. "How was your flight?"
"Interesting," said Bucky with a grin. "Someone endeared herself to the flight crew. You would have thought she was a seasoned traveller."
"How's my mama to be?" Sam asked. "Any idea if it's a boy or a girl yet? You know Sam is a good boy's name."
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