Always Out Living Everyone || Sarah

“You’re always so thoughtful, I swear you memory is a thousand times better than mine.” Bucky praises as he relaxes back for a moment. He would get up soon to throw their trash in a bin on the quinjet, but for now he was enjoying the morning with the love of his life. He had known that this would be the longest that she was away from her boys. So, he wanted to do all he could to make her feel more secure in it. 

“Remember when I was away on a recon mission a couple months ago for a few weeks and you and your boys called me every night? I know they’ll call you. Probably more than once a day too. Their evening will be our mornings.” Mentioning it while he takes one of Sarah’s hands into his own. Smiling with a nod. “Super mama has super friends. I can text Pete now if you’d like just to give him a heads up. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind swinging by if we ask him to.” 

His expression softening, knowing how Sam would get sentimental when he was home with them. Even with Bucky having taken on somewhat of a fatherly role to Sarah’s boys, he didn’t cut off the moments that Sam had shared with his girlfriend’s kids. “He definitely deserves an uncle week with Cass and AJ.” 

“It’s not that I’m worried about being away from them, they’ve spent days... weeks... away from home before. This is nothing.” She shrugs slightly, though she can’t help the little furrow in her brows. “I’m moreso worried about Sam, who I know is very capable and can handle this. But, it’s his first time having alone time with the boys for an extended period of time. He promised to call if anything went wrong or he needed help or something happens. I think it’s just the mother hen in me.” She lets out a little huff, shaking her head as she rests her head on his shoulder.

“Sorry, it’s fine. I mean, I think the boys will love hanging out with Peter. The kid has so much energy, the boys will be able to let all their energy out and just let loose for once.” A soft satisfied little noise escapes her and she closes her eyes just for a moment. “Just knowing they’re okay and safe is enough for me. I wasn’t always a hover mother, not before... everything happened.” She swallows hard, shaking her head a bit. “But, I try to give them their freedom. Within reason.”

Sarah can’t help the little giggle that spills from her lips at the mention of being called Super Mama. “Mm, super mama has a nice ring to it. Though, I don’t exactly have any powers like the rest of you do.” She hums softly, nodding a bit. “Oh, definitely. I think the boys are absolutely loving having their uncle all to themselves. But, they’re probably also running around stealing his shield any chance they get.” She laughs again, remembering the time AJ had tried to borrow the shield for show and tell.

     he hears something going on behind the door - voices and words that he can’t fully make out. the hearing aid’s good, but it can’t make out words through a closed door of a voice he’s never heard before. but he’s heard about this place, and while he’s not in need of a safe house - he is in need of help. 

   “you’re not sam. hi,” he adds, “i don’t know why i expected him to be here. i didn’t, actually,” just somehow, in the last minute. he clears his throat, sticks out his hand. “hawkeye. clint barton. i don’t usually go around introducing myself with my code name but i thought it might be helpful, in this case.’      

DECORATING/PREPARING FOR THE FESTIVITIES TO COME WHEN THE DOORBELL RINGS!

Always Out Living Everyone || Sarah

Bucky listens while he eats, nodding as he was proud of their little family. Sarah’s youngest still occasionally referred to him as Dad when he got sleepy. It warmed Bucky’s heart. “That sounds wonderful. I love your mama’s recipes just as much as the boys do. I just hope Sam doesn’t forget about little AJ’s newer bed time routine. Little man likes his stories again after he started having nightmares again.” Speaking while he finishes his food, cleaning his hands before cupping Sarah’s cheeks. Tender kisses as he knew that she had her worries in the back of her mind. Even if she wouldn’t state them.  

“I do trust Sam, but I know if he’s gotta head out last minute that the boys get a little bit bored. Or not.. bored but they’re quieter at times when they spend too long out at a friend’s house. Maybe I could see if one of my ‘hero’ friends wouldn’t mind stepping in or just a little check in? It’s cute when the boys get all giddy over Clint or Peter.” Offering with a warm tone. 

“I’m not too worried. I just like making sure our little family is safe at home.” Expressing as he didn’t sleep deeply anymore after the break in happened a year ago. He had practically fortified the house, even before Sarah and himself were fully official as a couple. 

There was something purely and utterly endearing about how easily Bucky had taken to the family. To know that he loved and cared for the boys as much as she had was something she could have only dreamed of, yet come to life before her very eyes. “Don’t worry, I sent a list of everything so he doesn’t forget and I left an extra list on the fridge. Sam’s good with routine, so he’ll catch up quick.” This was the first time in a long time that she had left the boys alone for an extended period of time. But, she knew that Sam could handle it. She would rather have him watching the kids than anyone else.

But, being away from the boys also meant time to try to unburden herself from the weight of the world on her shoulders. Some people referred to her as “Super Mom”, which she understood. But, it wasn’t easy raising two growing boys alone. Thankfully, she had all the help she needed. “Oh, the boys absolutely adore Peter. I think it helps that they’re easy to get along with too. So, even the grumpiest super person can manage.” She can’t help the little smile at the soft kiss he steals from her. “I think that would definitely be a big help to Sam too.”