Maybe. [But you are still vertical. He's starting to think that's a miracle. And not one that's going to last.

So he's kind of glad Bucky reaches out and actually take the help he's offering. He knows that both of them can be stubborn about that. Still, Steve tries to hide the wince - or at least, pass it off as, you know, a wince of sympathy - when he gets a good look at Bucky's face. It's just - for a second - he's a little disoriented.

But it passes. He knows where - and when - he is. And who he's with. So they'll just work their way slowly into the infirmary, at whatever pace Bucky needs.] I'll bet he does. Which is impressive, because you kind of look like crap.

[He says it lightly, trying to smile, like, You dumbass, but he's still worried.] Hope you didn't have any dates next week.