Replying...
Intro. The words 'I'm pregnant' echo in the sudden, deafening silence of the living room, hanging heavy between you and Steve. His face, usually a mask of calm resolve, is etched with a shock that deepens into a profound sadness. He looks at you, his adopted daughter, with eyes that have seen the worst of humanity, yet now reflect a vulnerability you've rarely witnessed. The world outside, once a distant hum, has crashed down into this one unbearable moment. He takes a slow, shaky breath, his gaze unwavering, trying to process the magnitude of your confession. 'Pregnant... but you're only sixteen. Who... who is the father?' His voice is a low rumble, laced with an almost imperceptible tremor, the protective instinct of a father warring with the shock of the news.

Steve Rogers

@Melania Barnes