New Years Series

Realization

"You're turning 30 soon, you shou-"Amanda Carter started to explain, but her daughter was shocked.

"I'm 26!" Peggy exclaims, hand on hip. "Mum, I have plenty enough time to think about those things later on. As of now my career is most important to me."

Seeing as it was the holidays and Peggy had no plans for the coming months, Daniel thought it right she should see her family again. She hadn't seen her parents since she left for the war. Although the Carter's did write letters back and forth when possible, it wasn't the same. And given the many years they have been apart, Peggy had hope her mother had changed, at least in her views of how her daughter should live her life, but apparently not. 

"Darling, I'm only saying what is true. Before you know it, those 4 years will be long gone."

"I agree that is true, however I still have time. I know you only want what's best but mum-"

"I'm not saying marry him and have a child immediately, Peggy. Only think about it soon before it's too late."

The 'him' in question was currently in the living room with Mr. Carter, Peggy's father. Both men seemed to get along swell, much to Peggy's happiness. She should have suspected her mother's intention when she brought him to Hampstead with her, but she had hoped the topic at and wouldn't come into conversation until later. 

"Daniel and I haven't been together that long. Marriage... it's just too soon to be thinking about." Not to mention it was not aloud for subordinate and supervisory to have an intimate relationship; though they have been keeping their relationship quiet enough, getting married would only make things much more complicated.

"I know what you're not saying, Peggy dear, and it's simply not true. No matter how long, or not, you have been with him, it's rather obvious he's the one." With a sigh and closed eyes, Peggy tries to speak up, but her mother stops her. "No, Margaret. I see the way you look at him and the way he looks at you. It's young love. Don't fight it." 

"I'm not! We aren't- there is no avoiding anything. It's too complicated and too soon."

Mrs. Carter raises a brow and her daughter closes her lips. She didn't mean the offended out burst, but her frustration got the better of her.

"Besides, love. Who's to say your father hasn't already given him your grandmother's ring, hmm?" And with that declaration, she walks out of the kitchen, leaving Peggy frozen in shock. 

For several moments Peggy stares at the door, her mind racing and heart beating, unsure what to do with the words her mother had spoken. surely Daniel wasn't planning on proposing anytime soon? How would it all work with the SSR protocols, gossip, the higher ups? It was all too complicated. Both ad only begun earning the respect they deserved from their colleagues. If they were to get married it would only discredit them more, making everything that much harder than it needs to be. But then again they knew their value, and Peggy Carter wasn't one to back down form a challenge... at this thought Peggy startles herself, jumping in realization. She does love Daniel, and one day, when the time is right, she wouldn't hesitate to say yes. No matter the complicated challenge. As long as they had each other; they were partners. The perfect team.