"You told me you would help me." "That was a long time ago." "So is that a no? Because I could really use a hand right now. Or a suture kit." In which Bucky Barnes is reunited with someone he thought long dead and is asked to help her remember. Their Hydra connection runs deeper than she knows. Can he pull her out of the dark corners he once lived in? And can he keep her safe from those who would use her for their own gain? Timeline: After the Falcon and the Winter Soldier #1 buckyxoc 12/23/2023 #1 bbarnes 12/23/2023 #1 buckybarnesfanfic 4/19/2024 Feedback is much appreciated! **This is a work of fanfiction, just something that has been bopping around in my head for a bit. While I am inspired by characters from the Marvel universe, I do not own Marvel, any of its comics, its movies, or any of its characters, plots, or storylines. The only thing I have any rights over is any characters or storylines I create.** Comments and feedback welcome. Enjoy!