Hidden Secrets

Parts 331 & 332

*Later that night, you've put the kids to bed and are laying down when Steve comes in.*
SR: Hey there.
Y/N: Hey yourself.
SR: Can we talk?
Y/N: About what?
SR: I think you know.
Y/N: I don't want to talk about it.
SR: Look, I don't want you to feel...
Y/N: Like I'm not enough?
SR: Y/N...
Y/N: Do you love me?
SR: Of course I do.
Y/N: Then please explain to me why.
SR: I wish I could. I really do.
Y/N: You're going to see her again. When you return the stones.
SR: I know. But I don't want you, for one minute, to think I'm not coming back.
Y/N: You said you thought of the 'what if'. Was it good?
SR: Please don't do this.
Y/N: Do what? My husband just told me he thought of what life would be like if he married his ex.
SR: What I thought was that I wouldn't have you...or AJ...or Savannah...or Grant. The four of you are my world.
Y/N: But are we enough for you?
SR: You are more than enough. I don't need anything else. I have everything I need right here.
*He leans in and places a kiss on your lips.*
SR: I am so sorry I made you feel that way.
Y/N: Promise me you'll come back.
SR: I promise that, no matter what, I will come home.

*The next in the lab, Tony, Bruce and Rocket are finishing the gauntlet.*
Ban: Easy...easy...
TS: Shut up, Banner.
*The stones are finally put into place.*
RR: BOOM!
*Tony and Bruce are startled as Rocket starts to laugh.*
TS: Do that again and I'll have you stuffed.
SR: Are the kids safe?
Y/N: Pepper took them and Morgan far from here, just in case.
RR: She's ready. Who's gonna do the honor?
TO: Oh, let me. I'll do it.
Y/N: No. That's not a good idea.
TO: No, I really need to do this.
SR: No, wait a minute.
Y/N: You're in no shape to do this.
TS: That thing has some serious energy in it right now and you are not in the right frame of mind.
TO: I am a god. Doyou know what is coursing through my veins?
JR: Cheese whiz?
Ban: It has to be me.
TS: He's right.
Ban: You saw how powerful Thanos was and it almost killed him.
Y/N: Are you sure about this, Bruce?
Ban: I was made for this.
SR: Y/N, get behind me.
TO: Take cover, rabbit.
TS: Friday, activate barn door protocol.
F: Yes, boss.
*Everyone gears up as the doors and windows are covered by huge metal barriers.*
Ban: Let's bring them back.