oh captain, my captain |STEVE ROGERS 1|

Epilogue

I smiled as I placed down plates to customers at Patties. "Just let me know when you folks when anything else." I flashed them that waitress smile and walked away while putting down waters from folks at the bar.

"Maeve." I heard a familiar voice from behind me.

"Natasha Romanoff." I smiled at her and placed a hand on my hip. "Long time no see, old friend." She had a small smile on her face as she pulled me into a quick hug.

"How's business treating you?" She asked and I gestured to the full restaurant.

"Everyone wants to see where Captain America recruited Countessa." I smiled at my restaurant. "I mean, we have to do reservations now."

"You're a hero, newbie." Nat smiled and I just tilted my head at her. "How long has it been?"

"Since I've seen Steve?" I huffed and shifted my weight from one foot to the other. "Year and a half, maybe? He made it clear he didn't want to see me anymore."

"Are you kidding?" Natasha cocked an eyebrow at me. "Steve only did that because he wanted to protect you." I huffed and waved my hand over the restaurant, freezing everyone in the space besides Natasha and I.

"Protection is not the same as abandonment. I can't believe after everything you've seen that you could say that to me." I pinched the bridge of my nose. "What are you here for, Nat?"

"We need you." I just rolled my eyes and she put her palms up in defense. "You know I wouldn't ask unless it was big. Well, it's not really me asking."

I looked at her for a long time. "He's at my house isn't he."

"Like I said, I just wanted to warn you."

Shaking my head, I unfroze the room. "This better be life or death, Romanoff."

She gave me a small smirk while heading out the door. "I'll see you around, newbie."

I just waved her off while looking over the crowded diner.

"Shit."