he who hesitates is toast

Peggy must have told him, he realizes, watching as Steve searches the area. He's careful to keep his head tilted a little, using the bill of his cap to hide his face. Whether she did it deliberately or not doesn't change what he's facing now. Did Steve come alone?

Bucky glances at the house, then across the driveway toward the trees on the other side, where he'd hidden his bike. He could run for it. There's nothing in the house that he can't live without, but maybe Steve'll think he's already gone. He'll hold position here and wait to see what happens.