Steve kept his hand gently on her shoulder, but then somewhat melted as he hand touched his cheek. He obeyed her movements, his face in front of hers, but his eyes still staying away from her beautiful ones. He listened to her words, she meant good with them, but they made him feel worse. He finally looked at her, her beautiful features full of concern. "My whole entire life I wanted to help people. And when I got the chance, I did... But now, here... I feel helpless. I couldn't stop the bombs from going off, I couldn't save anyone who needed help, I couldn't even stop the guy that shot at you." He shook his head, his voice quiet.

"I understand the world has changed. Morals are more complicated now, and there's more than just a strong super soldier in the world. I've watched so many people die. I really don't want you to be one of them." The last few weeks with Sharon have been fantastic, and he wasn't just saying that. It has been such a long time since he felt at home, and their two apartments did. It was dangerous for both highly skilled agents to be dating, but he wasn't going to let her go. He wasn't going to let anything happen to her. Even if God himself started to attack New York.