he who hesitates is toast

There’s absolutely no reason for him to wait outside Sharon’s tent with Peggy and Steve now that they’ve escorted her there. All of them know it. No one says anything about it, although Peggy gives him a long look.

“Is Colonel Phillips waiting to hear tonight?” he asks, finally.

“Morning report was soon enough as long as nothing blew up, he said,” Steve tells him. “Figured I could swing by to see if he’s still working, though.”