A scene from Captain America: The Winter Soldier 2014
Rogers

[Steve meets Peggy Carter once again]

You should be proud of yourself, Peggy. [Looks at Peggy's family photos by her table bedside her, showing her with her husband and children.]

Carter

Mm. I have lived a life. My only regret is that you didn't get to live yours. [sees Steve disappointed] What is it?

Rogers

For as long as I can remember I just wanted to do what was right. I guess I'm not quite sure what that is anymore. And I thought I could throw myself back in and follow orders, serve. It's just not the same.

Carter

[Chuckles]

You're always so dramatic. Look, you saved the world. We rather…mucked it up.

Rogers

You didn't. Knowing that you helped found SHIELD is half the reason I stay.

Carter

[Takes Steve's hand]

The world has changed and none of us can go back. All we can do is our best, and sometimes the best that we can do is to start over. [Starts to cough, Steve turns to get her some water and goes to hand it to her]

Rogers

Peggy.

Carter

[Looks at him, surprised]

Steve?

Rogers

Yeah...

Carter

You're alive! You…you came, you came back!

Rogers

[Upset, but hides it]

Yeah, Peggy.

Carter

[Begins to cry]

It's been so long… So long.

Rogers

Well, I couldn't leave my best girl. Not when she owes me a dance.

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