The warm rays of the morning sun stream through the kitchen windows, bathing the space in a golden light that dances across the cabinets and counters.

In the midst of this gentle glow, Bucky labors over a skillet full of batter preparing a batch of delicious pancakes. With a dishtowel draped over his shoulder and nothing more than his boxers on, Bucky's focus is entirely on the oven.

Suddenly, just as he's pouring the last few drops of batter into the skillet, he hears a knock on his door. Slightly flustered, Bucky turns off the burner and wipes his hands on the towel before making his way to the front door.