Receiving Another Chance (Book Ten of The Bad Wolf Chronicles)

Date Night

No, that gif does not imply Steve is cheating on Martha and is going on a date with Natasha. They just both appear.

Just read it, you'll understand. :P

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"You know what I want to see us do sometime?" Clara asked as she and the Maximoffs sat in their favorite bar later. "Robin Hood."

"Robin Hood?" Wanda asked with a smirk.

"Why not?" Clara shrugged. "Superheroes exist. Why not fairy tales?"

"The Doctor would have a field day with that one," Pietro snickered.

"Well, tough for him," Clara took a sip of her drink. "The Asgardians exist. He can deal with it."

"Have I mentioned how much I love you?" Pietro grinned.

"Not since we got here," Clara grinned back at him.

"You two are way too cute," Wanda sighed, even as she smiled as well.

"We try," Clara grinned as Pietro kissed the top of her head for show. She groaned, however, when her phone went off. "Oh, shut up," she grumbled, sending it to voicemail.

A moment later, the Maximoffs' phones went off as well. "You are kidding me," Pietro rolled his eyes, pulling out his phone, only to pause when he saw who was calling. "Captain," he said as he answered.

"Pietro," Steve answered, and Clara's eyes widened, and she started coughing slightly. "Is Clara there?"

"Yeah," Clara coughed. "Sorry, I didn't have your number."

"That's fine," Natasha's voice cut in. "Listen, are you with the Time Lords?"

"No, it's just the three of us right now," Pietro shook his head. "Do you need to talk to them?"

"I think you can pass this on," Natasha sighed. "Just make sure Jessie gets the message."

"OK . . . what's the message?" Wanda frowned.

"We're on the trail of Brock Rumlow."

Wanda's eyes darkened, and Clara's eyes widened. "Wasn't he one of the ones behind the Triskelion crash?" Clara asked.

"Yeah, big HYDRA activist," Steve confirmed. "This is the best lead we've got."

"How's it going along?" Pietro asked.

"So far, it's going," Natasha answered. "But I think this is going to be the end of it. So just let the Time Lords know. I get the feeling Jessie will want to help us nab him when we get him."

"And ten bucks says the Doctor will be right behind her," Steve snickered.

"Oh, no kidding there," Pietro snorted.

"Yeah, we'll tell them," Clara said. "Only we get to come as well."

"That can be arranged," Natasha said. "Enjoy your date night. Wanda, try not to be the third wheel too much."

"Hey!" Wanda protested, only as the dial tone went off.

"Well, there went the fun," Pietro grumbled.

"Oi, we've still got time," Clara shook her head, taking out her phone to tap out a text message. "Turn all phones off, and the rest of the night is ours. Got it?"

"So bossy," Wanda teased, even as she did that.

"I'd better be."

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Rogers has a lead on Rumlow. Will contact us when they find him.

"Doctor!" Jessie shouted when she got the text, heading back towards the kitchen. "Doctor, look at this!"

"What is it?" the Doctor asked, meeting her halfway, two mugs of tea in his hands.

"Look at this, from Clara," Jessie showed him the text she had just received.

The Doctor read it, then narrowed his eyes. "They've finally got him, then?"

"Sounds like they've got a lead, at least," Jessie nodded. "I want to be there when they grab him."

"I'll be right there with you," the Doctor promised, looking at the text. "Do you think Steve would mind if I punched Rumlow?"

Jessie smirked. "Not one bit."

"Good. I was going to anyway."

"Have I mentioned how much I love you?"

"Not in the last . . . " He checked her watch. "Ten minutes and twenty eight seconds."

"I love you," she giggled, reaching up to kiss him.

"Love you, too," he kissed her back.

"Now, what was this about religious rabbits going on strike?"

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That was not my best interlude. :/ Oops.

Next up is "Amy's Choice!" Go on and comment - who do you think the Dream Lady is going to be?