New Years Series

"I would rather just shoot myself at this point."

"I would rather just shoot myself at this point." She mumbles under her breath before standing.

"Peggy..."

"No, Daniel. This is getting ridiculous. I'm going mad already. Let alone-"

"Okay okay! No one asked you to do it, Marge." Peggy gives Thompson a deadly glare and he shrinks in the bed. 

"It's not as if I have a choice in the matter. Grab your belongings so we can get out of here." Both men watch as she storms out of the room.

Its been months since the shooter had tried to assassinate Thompson. Months without an trace of who had done it, and why they stole a file from the suitcase. The large question was not only who was the shooter, but why? Was Thompson the target or did the file have a larger play at hand?

Either way, Jack needed to be protected. For the entirety of the months during the investigation and his recovery, the most trusted agents from the SSR were always guarding Thompson's hospital door. Peggy and Daniel even took shifts for the first several weeks while he was in critical condition. But once he was safe from dying by his wound, they focused more on catching the would be killer; and still they have nothing. 

Now that Jack has healed enough to leave the hospital, he isn't well enough to travel by plane. Instead he must stay in Los Angeles longer for physical therapy. Because of this, he needs somewhere to stay. The only liable  options are at Howard Stark's penthouse or Daniel's house. Both are where Peggy Carter occupies many of her nights. To live with Thompson under the same roof is not something she has the patience for; especially the jabs and horrid jokes of her staying with Daniel. And yet there is no other option.

Jack grabs the few items he has and walks outside to find Peggy while Daniel calls and checks in with Jarvis to make sure everything is secure at the penthouse. They two drive off to their destination in silence, Jack doesn't dare utter a word to Peggy when she is not in the mood. Once they do arrive, Jarvis meets them outside and takes Thompson's things to his room. Much to Peggy's dismay, its right across from her's, but safety precaution is safety precaution. They need to make sure he makes a full recovery without another attempt on his life.

"So..." Jack says as Peggy shows him where to go. She rolls her eyes and sighs. 

"What, Thompson? Just say what you have to say and be done." He chuckles at this and steps in his room. 

"Where's Sousa's room? Or is that just your's too?" He smirks.

Peggy shuts her eyes in frustration and crosses her arms. "Jack I swear to God-"

"I was just curious, Marge." He lifts up his right arm in surrender, though its not as amusing as he thinks it is. "Normally you're both on watch if the other babysitters aren't around."

"They are not babysitters, the are federal agents sent to keep watch and protect you if needed." He waves her of and looks around. 

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. Agent's, protection, all that jazz." Jack sits on the bed while Peggy once again rolls her eyes and starts to walk away. "But seriously though, where's Sousa?"

She grumbles and mutters something under her breath before truing around to look at Thompson. "Daniel's at home. His home, if I wasn't clear enough. And before you say anything... grotesque, just know I will not hesitate to make your recovery longer."

Jack gulps and chuckles dryly, knowing she's serious ad yet still wanting to make light of the situation. "Yeah I know. You didn't hesitate to put me on my ass and knock me out cold during the Stark case. I don't expect any less now that you're all heart eyes over Danny boy."

"Wha- I am not! We-"

Jack  laughs at this and tries to calm himself before it starts hurting more."Don't worry, Marge, you don't have to explain." She makes an offended noise and he smirks. "Besides, its about time you two figured it out. Now you two will stop pinning and leave me be." She scoffs and turns to leave but he calls out to her. "In all seriousness though, I am happy for you two."

Peggy's taken back by the sincerity of his words and flusters for a few moments. "Thanks, Jack."

* Jack in hospital after s2 shooting*