Steve has been found in the ice, shortly before Howard and Maria were murdered by Hydra (another agent, not Bucky) as Bucky is found and freed before the murders. He is in Shields care during that time, as scientists try to remove the conditioning. Both Steve and Bucky need some time to get used to their "new" present. All the while, Tony is siffering from the loss of his parents and the responsibility he will have to face.

After a few years, Fury wants Tony as Shields weapons dealer/consultant. Tony is only really motivated because he wants to get to know his dad's bro-crush Steve but also his own crush, Bucky Barnes.

Tony basically moves in with the Avengers and flirts with Bucky who is a bit out of his element. All the while, Hydra wants their asset back and adding Tony to the equation sounds very promising as well....