"You're an idiot, Barnes." But she meant that with an overwhelming amount of affection and none of it was hidden. They needed to talk. It was insane to imagine they could stay within each other's close company without ever addressing any of the very real troubles they all held.

James was not the only one sleeping poorly.

Steve had slipped into his captain persona like the flick of a switch and that was troubling enough without observing the way it effected James as well.

No, they had to talk. They'd been avoiding the most difficult conversations far too long.

"If no one has any objections, I'll go downstairs and start the car."