Life Happens

Steve

"Steve I'd hate to say I told you so but I told you so."

"Nat what are you talking about?" Steve said switching the phone to hands free mode.

"Tony... is a lot better. He wants us all to go to the tower for Thanksgiving. I think he just needed space, and time. Maybe the kids helped."

"That's... unexpected." Steve replied.

"I told you I've seen him come back from worse. Also Jessica. Jessica was a bitch but Tony is helping with that. Probably won't get anything from her until at least next week."

"Well our guy confessed to everything and gave us a lot of information. Mainly about himself but he gave us a lead on a potential base of operations. I've sent Sam and Rhodey to check it out, see if it's legit."

"I hope so. This has been probably the worst case we've had." Natasha replied.

"New York? Washington? Sokovia? I can think of few worse ones. What about Budapest? Clint keeps bringing that up."

"That I will never talk about. That's mine and Clint's story. Maybe I'll tell you about it on my death bed." 

"I will get that out of you one day." Steve sighed.

Natasha laughed "Oh I'm counting on it. Talk soon." 

"Yeah see ya." Steve said hanging up the phone. He stared down at the endless pages of paperwork and reports that littered his desk. He never seemed to have enough time to himself anymore. Steve flicked through the pages of the mans confession making sure it was all in order so he could file it away until Jessica told them her side of the story to make sure it was true. 

"Captain, your presence has been requested at the front desk. A woman by the name of Betty Ross is waiting for you." F.R.I.D.A.Y said interrupting him from his task.

Steve sighed. "Tell her I'll be there in the next five minutes." 

"Will do Cap." F.R.I.D.A.Y responded. 

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Steve walked into the reception area and saw a woman standing with her back to him looking out of the window. "Betty Ross?" Steve asked. The woman turned.

"Captain Rogers." She nodded. "I'm going to keep this brief as I'm sure you are already busy but erm... are you aware of Thaddeus Ross?" She asked.

"He became Secretary of State not too long ago right?" Steve asked.

"That would be him. Look I can't say much but... he's dangerous. Bruce will tell you the same. You need to be careful." Betty passed him a piece of paper. "That's my email. If you need me or more information you can contact me through that. I have to go. Please be careful around him and... send my regards to Bruce." Betty quickly turned and ran out of the reception and into a waiting car outside. Steve watched the car drive off.

"F.R.I.D.A.Y did you get that?" Steve asked a few seconds later.

"Would you like me to send the recording to Mr Stark?" F.R.I.D.A.Y asked.

"Tag it as urgent."