"I hope so, too, because I don't wanna give you a sponge bath," Steve teased, though that was when Sam's voice startled them both, causing him to jump at the same instant Bucky did. Steve, of course, didn't think anything of the fact that he was sitting pressed close to Bucky - that was just normal - and glanced over, wondering if Stark had found something useful.

"Yeah," he said softly to Bucky, starting to stand up - but reaching out to squeeze his right arm carefully, gently. "I'll get on that shower, too, so you can get cleaned up." He offered Bucky the most reassuring smile he could manage. "I'll be right back." He turned, making his way over to Sam, who seemed to be in 'serious business' mode. He hoped that might actually mean good news, but it was hard to tell. He was a little worried that it didn't.