Agent Carter An AU Series

Chapter 5

Daniels POV:

It's been a couple of days since Miss Carter came by my apartment and I haven't seen her since then. I noticed she left her plate in the kitchen when I woke up this morning. After my shift today at the SSR, I plan on returning it to her. Maybe we could spend some more time together, as neighbors. That's a thing, right? 

"Sousa! You got those files I asked for?" Great, Thompson showed up even though its his day off.

"Yeah, they're right here." I hand him the files and Krzeminski chimes in.

"Hey look at that, the gimp can actually do something." Most of the other agents start laughing. Ass. The door to the chief's office opens, and the laughter dies down.

"Alright, enough with the fun and games, we got a case." And with that, the day was a lot longer than I planned on it being. Shit. Dooley explains the case and says more people will have to stay late, and of course I'm one of them. I guess I'll give it back tomorrow.

The Next day:

I woke up pretty late today but since I had a late shift, Chief gave me the day off. I look at the clock and it says 12:25 pm. Damn, I missed physical therapy. Well, I have nothing else planned for today. I guess I can get some groceries for the week, stock up again. When I'm home, I leave my prosthetic off and use two crutches instead of one. That way I can get some relief. SO I use two crutches instead of one to get around the apartment.  I make some coffee and look at the counter, sitting there is Miss Carter's plate. Shit. I forgot I didn't return it yesterday. Maybe she's in her apartment; I guess we'll see. I crutch back to my bed, put on the prosthetic, and get changed. I can't exactly go over to her apartment in my underwear. I shake any more thoughts out of my head before it goes too far. Sighing, I walk to the door, take a deep breath, and knock.  

"Mr. Sousa, hi. Can I help you with something?" Instead of being greeted by the woman I was hoping to see, I get her roommate, Ms. Colleen O' Brien. 

"Oh, yeah, I- uh... I came to give this back." I hand her the plate and she looks at me, confused. 

"Mrs. Carter left it at my apartment the other day and I wanted to give it back" I explain. She still looks confused.  

"Oh-Uhm... thank you."

"No problem. Have a nice day." And with that I leave. I was really hoping to see her, maybe next time. Next time?  What the hell. You're not allowed to fall for a woman you don't know Daniel. Stop. God help me.

Friday, Peggy's POV: 

I can't wait until this child is born. No more restless nights, no more cravings, no more pain, and no more bruises. Since Colleen is at work and won't be home until late, I need to figure out what to do for supper. Oh what a long day it's going to be. I waddle down stairs and get the post, but it appears I'm not the only one.

"Mr. Sousa?" I call out. He turns around and smiles his bright smile. 

"Mrs. Carter." Ugh...what I'd give to never hear anyone calling me that again... "How are you today?"

"Very well, thank you." It isn't an entire lie. Oddly, I feel much better since I've walked down here. I grab our mail and and see him do the same. "I do apologize, Mr. Sousa. I didn't mean to rush out the way I did last week. I hope it wasn't rude?"

"Oh, that? There's nothing to apologize for." I swear, he must be the kindest man I have ever met. "Are you okay, though? Well- s-since you... uh- left?" His cheeks and ears begin to turn red and I can't help but smile. It's quite adorable actually. Adorable? What?