Steve, Sam And Darcy Go See Grandma
Darcy found herself in one of the vans with Steve and Sam. She originally wasn't going to go with them, but Bucky, Tony and Steve all thought that she should go for her safety and to get answers. Darcy really didn't know what answers that they were talking about, but if Bucky wanted her to go she would go. So she looked out the window as they entered Fredericksburg in Virginia. Five minutes later, Sam pulled up to a beautiful brick Colonial house with several small brick houses around it.
"Welcome to my Mema's house. My grandfather, Pops, bought the house and property as a wedding gift to my Mema. They rent out the other houses to newly weds and small families. Now I don't want to freak you out, Darce. But my Mema does have abilities, better than Natasha in my opinion. So just to warn you she can be very blunt, but her intentions are good. Okay?", Sam said as he looked at Darcy in the rearview mirror. Darcy looked back at him and nodded, "Okay."
All three of them got out of the van and walked up the white stone path to the front door. Sam rang the doorbell and rocked on his feet as they waited for the front door to open. Meanwhile Darcy looked at the beautiful rows of rosebushes throughout the front yard. She wondered if there was more on the property. Suddenly the front door opened to show an elderly woman with salt and pepper hair. She was a tad bit taller than Darcy, but she most definitely had a homey feel to her.
"Sammy? Is that you?", the woman asked. Sam gave her a mega-watt smile, "Yeah, Mema. It's me." The woman squealed as she went to go hug her grandson. "It's so good to see you", she said when she pulled back and then saw Steve. "Stevie? You're here too?", she then asked. "Yes, ma'am", Steve said blushing. "Oh, don't you 'ma'am' me. You know to call me 'Mema'. Now come give me some sugar, sugar", Mema said. Steve gave her a beaming smile and gave her a kiss on the cheek before hugging her. After they pulled back from each other, Mema looked over at Darcy and froze.
"Oh... My dear child. I am so, so sorry", Mema said as she stepped up to Darcy. "But don't you worry now, child. Mema is here and will be more than happy to help you with that goddamn son of a bitch. Okay?", Mema continued to say. Darcy nodded. "Mema! Language!", Sam chastised. "Oh hush! I know that you've said worse. Now come on in and get comfortable", Mema said as she ushered them in.
Mema Wilson led them into the living room to sit down and relax as she went into the kitchen. She returned a few minutes later with a large pitcher of sweet tea, a plate of finger sandwiches and a tray of cookies. After everyone had their fill, Mema got ready to speak some hard truths to them.
"Now... I have to say some things that will not make some people happy. However, it needs to be done", Mema said as she looked at her guests. "Steve, sweetie... What on god's green earth do you see in that Romanov girl?!", she said looking directly into his eyes. "Thank god someone finally said something", Sam murmured. Darcy nodded in agreement. Steve gave them a look and raised his hands as to say ' what the hell'. "I know that Natasha can come off as impersonal or cold. But she can also be considerate and caring", he said to everyone. Mema raised an eyebrow at him. "Steven, anyone that has been involved with a Romanov has been killed. Do you really want to be next? I am only asking because I - we care about you, sweetie", Mema said as she put her hand on top of his. Steve looked down to the rug covered floor and really started to think. While he was doing that, Mema turned to Darcy.
"Now as for you, dear child. I am sorry to say that it will get worse before it gets better", Mema said. "Of course", Darcy murmured. "But not to worry. You have my Sammy with you, so you have someone to help you with what is about to happen", Mema continued to say to her. Darcy looked over at Sam, who nodded that he had her back. Darcy looked back at Mema Wilson, "Thank you." Mema gave her a beaming smile, "Aw, anything I can do to help, I will. Now when this is all over, I demand that all of you come back for some good home cooking. You hear?" Everyone smiled at her and nodded.