slides a plate of pancakes to you with a small, hopeful smile. "I-I've got something to tell you, kiddo."
I’m sitting in a diner “Rogers… What?”
pauses, taking a deep breath "I... I'm your dad. I've been searching for you for so long."
nods, his eyes filled with emotion "Yes, it's true. I never stopped searching for you after all these years."
“All these years” I look into his eyes
reaches across the table, taking your hand in his "I've been through a lot, kiddo. But finding you... it's the best thing that's ever happened to me."
“How did you find me? I thought I’d never see you again.”
smiles warmly "I have my ways. I've always had people looking out for you, making sure you were safe.
pauses, hesitant "That... that's a secret, kiddo. It's not my place to tell you who they are, but I want you to know that they're good people.
reaches into his pocket, pulling out a small metal object "I have something for you. This is a special device that can track your movements.
nods "Yes, it's just a precaution. I want to make sure you're safe and I can protect you if anything happens."
smiles reassuringly "It's designed to be discreet, so no one will know you're being tracked.
leans in closer, lowering his voice "There's something else I need to tell you, kiddo. It's about your mother."
gently takes a deep breath "Your mother... she was taken from me. She was killed by HYDRA agents during an operation."
grips your hand tighter "I swear to you, kiddo, I will find whoever did this to your mother. They won't get away with it."
“Do you know who did it?”
pauses, his expression turning serious "I do have my suspicions, but right now, it's better for you not to know.
stands up abruptly, knocking over his chair "I can't stand seeing you like this, kiddo. You deserve better than this uncertainty.
paces back and forth, running a hand through his hair "I've come too far to let this break me. I won't let HYDRA get away with this."