Bucky sat in the dress shop with his mother and ex-girlfriend Natasha as his little sister had the final touches done on her dress. His brow furrowed as he listened to his Mother prattle on and on about the wedding details to Natasha. He didn't want to be here. Hell, he'd rather be in the middle of a lecture from his father than here with his mother. He glances at Natasha who smirks at his annoyance. She was loving this. Rolling his eyes, he pulls out his cell phone and sends a text to Steve.

Save me, please – Bucky

From? – Steve

My mother – Bucky

Oh, too bad, you're on your own – Steve

"Dammit," Bucky says aloud sliding the phone back into his jacket pocket. He turns his attention back to the ladies only to see his mother cocking an eyebrow at him. "My apologies, there was a mishap at work."

"Is everything alright?" He hears Rebecca ask as she comes around the corner wearing her dress.

"Yeah, it's all taken care of." He answers quickly as he stands up and walks over to her a bright smile on his face.

"Good," Their mother says as she moves to stand next to them. "Aww Rebecca you look gorgeous."

"Thank you, mom." Rebecca replies as tears of happiness fill her eyes. "So, Bucky, what do you think?" She asks as she turns back to her brother.

"I think you look beautiful Becca." He says making a smile fill her lips.

"Of course, she does, she's a Barnes." Winifred says patting him on the shoulder causing him to roll his eyes. "Oh Rebecca, I was going over the guest list last night and a name on it caught me by surprise." His mother continues making worry fill Rebecca's face. Bucky furrowed his brow at her expression.

"Oh?" Rebecca replies trying to hide her expression.

"Yes, I was surprised because I didn't realize you knew the Starks." Winifred says a hint of something hopeful in her eyes.

"Wait, you know a Stark?" Bucky asks his eyes focusing on his sister.

"Uh, yeah. We met in college." She was hiding something, Bucky knew it, and he was gonna figure it out.

"I was so surprised I just couldn't keep it from your father. He wants to introduce your brother to her."

"Wait what?" Bucky exclaims taken aback.

"No!" Becca cries making them all cock an eyebrow at her. "I'm sorry but she already has a boyfriend. A very nice one."

"You think I'm not nice?" Bucky asks even more curious.

"That's not what I meant." She covers her face as she lets out a heavy sigh. "I need a moment. Nat, will you help me?"

"Sure thing," She says as she follows after Rebecca into the back. Bucky watches completely confused until they are gone.

"Now James, when we meet Miss Stark I want you to be on your best behavior."

"Mother, did you not hear what Becca just said? The girl has a boyfriend."

"I know, but things happen and relationships end every day. Just think what kind of opportunities it can open for us."

"Can we talk about this later please, Becca is stressed out enough already."

"You're right, we can talk about it more at the wedding." She says patting him on the arm. Bucky knew this wasn't over. He could see the wheels in his mother's head turning. Saved by the bell, his phone rings making him excuse himself to the other room to answer it. His head hurt. This day needed to end. "Hello?" He asks pinching the bridge of his nose.

"Wow, dude it's only been like what ten minutes since you texted. Did it turn that bad?" Steve asks making Bucky let out a chuckle.

"You have no idea. Mom's trying to marry me off to women I've never met again." Bucky replies a groan of annoyance leaving his lips.

"Oh, and who may I ask is the unlucky lady?" Steve asks making Bucky lean against a nearby wall.

"Apparently the Stark's daughter. Honestly I didn't even know they had one." There was silence on the other end making Bucky cock an eyebrow in curiosity. "You still there, pal?"

"Oh yeah, sorry, was lost in paperwork. What'd you say?" Steve asks a hint of worry in his voice.

"I told her no, considering Becca said she has a boyfriend."

"Well then you did good. Especially considering who her boyfriend is."

"Oh, do you know him?"

"I kind of, am him." Steve replies making Bucky's face whiten.

"Oh my god, I am so sorry." Bucky replies as he reaches up and rubs his forehead.

"Buck, it's fine. You already told them you weren't interested. I know you wouldn't do that to me." Steve says making Bucky's brow furrow.

"Still... How come you never told me that's who you were dating?"

"Well considering how well the press would handle the situation we decided it was best for us to keep it quiet."

"Was this your idea or hers?"

"Mine, she was worried they might spread rumors that would hurt Sarah. So, I suggested we keep things quiet."

"I understand that; but why didn't you tell me? You're my best friend." Bucky asks looking back into the other room to see Rebecca coming out of the dressing room a look of relief on her face.

"Look, let's talk about this later. I'm about to go into a meeting." Steve replies worry in his voice.

"Sounds bad." Bucky replies making Steve grunt in reply.

"I'll be glad when we catch this asshole. I'm tired of letting him slip through my fingers." Steve replies making Bucky nod.

"Same here pal. I'll let you get back to it. I'll see you Friday for the rehearsal dinner?"

"Yeah, (Name) and I'll be there." Steve replies and Bucky feels a feeling of worry and panic fill his stomach at the mention of her name.

"Okay, I'll see ya then." Bucky quickly hangs his phone up and tossing his head back lets out a breath he hadn't known he'd been holding. (Name), just the mention of the girl's name sent waves of regret and pain throughout his body. He knew it was most likely not her considering he couldn't find her. He glances to the other side of the room and for a moment his heart stops. He practically runs out the door to get a better look at the young girl that had just walked by when she glances back at him. A sigh of relief escapes his lips upon realizing its not (Name).

He offers the girl a polite business smile before he turns away to let out a heavy sigh. Were his eyes playing tricks on him? The memory of her fear filled face as she sat in her wheelchair hiding behind his sister fills his mind making his stomach churn. It was his own fault he felt this way. No one could tell him different. A hand on his shoulder causes him to jump in surprise.

"Woah! It's okay." Natasha says griping tightly to his arm helping his calm down. "What's got your panties in a twist?"

"Sorry, my heads messing with me." Bucky replies straightening his suit.

"Oh, can I ask what about?" She asks and Bucky nods slightly as he tells her about his conversation with Steve and about him thinking he saw the girl from his past. "Wow, I can't believe Steve's dating Becca's friend. I don't mean anything bad by it, I just thought he wouldn't date again after Peggy."

"I thought so too."

"It's very surprising; but still, I'm glad he's found someone." Natasha says a soft smile filling her lips.

"Same, I just wish she had a different first name." Bucky replies a shaky laugh leaving his lips.

"Have you ever thought about therapy for your trauma?" She asks worry feeling her face. "You can't always drink the pain away."

"Trauma?" He scoffs shaking his head. "This," He motions to his head, "Is nothing compared to what I did to that girl. This is what I deserve."

"I hope someday, you find someone that is able to help heal you." She replies gently touching his arm. "I'm just sorry it wasn't me." He scoffs as he reaches out and pulls her into his arms and holds her tight.

"Don't say that, you helped me enough." He gently rubs her back as he continues, "besides you have someone better than me that loves you how you deserve to be loved."

"Well aren't you just a great guy?"

"Shh, don't tell anyone."

"So, are you excited to the rehearsal dinner Friday?" Natasha asks as she pulls away.

"No, not really." Bucky replies straightening his jacket.

"When was the last time you went home?" She asks making Bucky remember the painful memories of the last conversation he had had with his brother fill his head.

"Not since I graduated high school. When college came around I couldn't get out of there fast enough."

"So, this will be a form of therapy for you. Make you face your fears. All the more reason I can't wait." She chuckles as she walks back into the store to rejoin his mother and sister. Bucky shakes his head as he turns back to look at the buildings around him. He had done Natasha wrong, that wasn't a lie, and it surprised him how the two of them could go back to being friends after all they had been through. It helped that she had found someone better. "This wedding can't go by fast enough."