Even if Garcia is an idiot, he should understand what Pierce is implying.

"I—" Garcia said, "I didn't expect such a coincidence, are you sure it's just a coincidence?"

"What else?" Pierce asked. "They put Captain America in New York specifically to live with a scientist. Why? Does it make any sense?"

"You're right," Garcia said, "but I don't think it's a good idea—"

"Rumlow will be the captain's colleague in S.H.I.E.L.D., but he also needs to pay attention to his daily life," Pierce said, "I remember that there seems to be a particularly delicious sandwich shop in your neighborhood, opened by a middle-aged woman, you You can go get something to eat at dinner time or something."

"Mr. Pierce," Garcia was trying to remedy, "I'm a scientist. In fact, I don't think I have the ability to serve as the organization's eyeliner beside Captain America."

"Mr. Garcia," Pierce said, narrowing his eyes, his tone became stern, "doesn't science just mean staying in the laboratory? This is the opportunity that many agents of the organization dream of. You know how fierce the struggle of the organization is." Is it? The organization has entrusted you with a heavy responsibility, and you are making a contribution to the world, which is noble!"

"And, I'm sure your unconscious wife will be comforted by that."

It's always been like this.With Marie in their hands, Garcia could do nothing but be a puppet to be manipulated.It's always been like this.

"I will work hard, Mr. Pierce." Garcia finally said, and then Pierce added: "But don't worry too much, you can retire after the organization arranges other people, there is no need to have too much friendship with the captain .”

"Of course, Mr. Pierce." Garcia said.

-

"You know, Mary. Sometimes I wonder what's wrong," Garcia said to the woman in the ward.

"Maybe then I shouldn't have sent Birx my unfinished thesis so he wouldn't plagiarize it and I wouldn't have a lawsuit with him. Then maybe we'd have enough money to give you For treatment, I will not go to Hydra in desperation. Now I will not be in this situation.

But what if I didn't accept Hydra's invitation?Yes, you will die.But look at you now, what is the difference between you and death?

I know you might wake up, you're alive, I can see that on the instrument—but what if you never wake up?what am i doing now "

The sun was about to set, and the lights in the corridor were turned on row by row. Garcia saw his own reflection on the glass, confused, frightened, haggard as if he hadn't slept for days.

"I'm sorry, Mary," he said. "I missed you so much."

-

At 06:30 in the afternoon, Garcia arrived at the sandwich shop, Bourne Sandwich Shop, which is very famous in this neighborhood. He and Mary used to come here to order a sandwich and a glass of Coke. The proprietress from Mexico is also very familiar with him.

"Garcia!" Sure enough, as soon as he entered the sandwich shop and ordered a bacon sandwich, the proprietress recognized him. "You haven't been here for months, I thought you moved."

"No, I haven't moved." Garcia said, the lively atmosphere of the sandwich shop is the same as before, and it hasn't changed at all. The tragedy that happened to Garcia can't shake it in the slightest. Come sometime."

"Oh," the proprietress sighed, and she asked while filling a glass of Coke for the guests, "Did you win your case? Did the bastard who plagiarized you lose?"

Garcia shook his head. "No, I lost the case. He has—very strong backing."

"What? I can't believe it!" said the proprietress, her already big eyes opened like bull's eyes.

"I couldn't believe it at the time, but, you know, this is the truth." Garcia said, "Sometimes no matter how hard you work, a little touch of fate will make you lose all your previous efforts."

"You are a good person, you shouldn't be treated like this." The proprietress said, she frowned, looking very sad.

"Then we have to talk to fate." Garcia said jokingly.He's not looking around to see if Captain America will be here as Pierce hinted, and if he doesn't see Captain America, it's not his fault he didn't make friends with Captain America - he's just a scientist, right? Things are not at all familiar.

"Where's your wife?" asked the proprietress. "Isn't she here too?"

Garcia was silent for a moment, and the surroundings were still so lively and happy, which made him understand that he was out of place. "No, she can't come." Garcia said, "She's sick and hospitalized."

"Is that serious?" the proprietress asked, and she told Garcia to wait while she scooped up a serving of chips before returning to the bar.

"No, it's not particularly serious." Garcia said, "I'll just stay for a few days."

"That's good, bring me my blessing!" the proprietress said.

"I will." Garcia said softly. The bacon sandwich was placed in front of him, but he had no appetite. In fact, he felt sick at the sight of any food now.

A person sat next to him, and Garcia didn't pay attention until the voice sounded—"Dr. Douglas?"

Garcia now has no doubt that everything in the world loves to be against him. He raised his eyebrows in surprise and looked at the person next to him—"Captain?" He whispered.

The man in the black baseball cap smiled politely at him.

"Why are you here?" Garcia asked. "I thought you were staying with S.H.I.E.L.D."

"SHIELD does not provide dormitories." Captain America said, "So I moved to an apartment in this block. I didn't expect to meet you here."

"I live in this block too." Garcia said, "But you also come to eat sandwiches?"

"Rumlow recommended this sandwich to me," Captain America said. "He is my colleague in S.H.I.E.L.D. and a member of the combat team."

"In S.H.I.E.L.D., I only know Agent Coulson." Garcia said, "He's your number one fan."

"Fans?" Captain America wondered.

"People who especially like and admire you." Garcia said.At this time, the proprietress came over: "Is this handsome young man your new friend?"

"We just met," Garcia said. "Bring him a smoked salmon sandwich, please."

"No, no need." Captain America immediately refused righteously, "I will pay for it myself."

"I was also a fan of yours when I was young," Garcia said. "Buying a sandwich for a childhood idol is an honor that many people can't think of. Captain, you don't want to take this honor away from me, do you?"

Captain America laughed: "You are really humorous."

humor?This term sounds strange to Garcia, he seems to have not heard anyone comment on him in centuries.

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