Jacksonโs chest continually rose and fell at an increased pace as he nervously anticipated what the Soldier was going to say. He said that was not in trouble, but why the heck would he be here? If not trouble, then what?
Steve cleared his throat, deciding how it would be best for him to break the news that he had just learned. The kids deserved to know, butโฆ he also didnโt really want him to go into any more shock than he was already in.
โJackson, my name is Steve Rogers. Theโฆ orphanage called me in because of someโฆ unusual behavior?โ he questioned.
Jackson very subtly nodded his head. โYes sir,โ he mumbled.
โWell Iโm happy to tell youโฆ that there is nothing wrong with you.โ Steve offered him a small smile, but Jackson just stared at him blankly. โIn fact, the strength that you showedโฆ Thatโsโฆ hmโฆโ He went silent in thought for a moment before finally explaining everythingโฆ how he was born, who he was, and so on.
The room went completely silent. Steve was afraid that he had said something wrong until Jackson finally exclaimed, โYouโre my dad?!โ