Steve Rogers

**Steven Grant Rogers** is one of the main characters on *SOULMATE*. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, he moved to Queens, New York with his four year old son after the death of his ex-fiancé and his mother for a fresh start.

He is the ex-fiancé of Peggy Carter, father of Mason Rogers, best friend of Sam Wilson and boyfriend of Bucky Barnes.

He is portrayed by American actor **Chris Evans**.

## Background

### Early History

Steven Grant Rogers was born to Joseph and Sarah Rogers on the 4th of July, 1993 in Brooklyn, New York. He spent most of his childhood inside their home or at the hospital as he was often sick. To counter the boredom from being locked away from the dangerous outside world, he began drawing on papers he could find until his parents gave him a sketch pad and coloring materials for Christmas, sparking his passion for creating art.

During his early adulthood, Steve was a bit better. He was able to attend high school and was actually doing great academically but his frail physique put him at an even more risk of attracting the bullies. This didn’t stop him, however, as he often stood up to them, resulting to him going home with a black eye, a busted lip and bruises on his body.

Despite all of that, Steve managed to graduate high school with flying colors and get accepted to his dream school, *New York University*.

### College Life

After getting accepted to *New York University*, Steve had no choice but to move into a dorm within the campus in New York. He took up Fine Arts.

Steve was roomed with a man named Sam Wilson, who was taking up Finance at the time. The two hit it off quickly and became best friends. They were inseparable since.

A few months into his first year, Steve met and was immediately drawn to Peggy Carter, whom he found beautiful and charming, in one of his classes. She had him wrapped around her finger then began hanging out until they became closer. Then, after a year and a half of pining over her, he finally had the guts to ask her out. She said yes and they began dating.

Steve loved Peggy with his whole heart. They spent most of their time studying, visiting museums and watching sunsets together.

On their third year in college, Steve was able to save enough money from working part-time jobs and selling his artworks to buy an engagement ring. He decided to pop the question after their anniversary dinner. Peggy said yes and they made love to each other for the first time after.

By the end of that same year, however, Steve’s life drastically changed when Peggy came to his dorm room, hysterically crying, and admitted that she was a few weeks pregnant.

The next year, Peggy gave birth to a baby boy and they named him Mason but Steve was crushed when Peggy wasn’t able to make it a week later and passed due to complications. Steve promised to dedicate the rest of his life to making sure Mason will grow up the way they intended him to.

Despite dealing with grief and the fact that he’s a young father, Steve was still able to ace his classes and get his degree. He shortly got a job and moved back in with Sarah, his mother, so she could help him look after Mason while he worked.

Things worked out really well for Steve for a couple of years after the unfortunate death of Peggy; he got a job at a decent company as a graphic designer thanks to one of his best friends’ recommendation and went to a few countries for work whilst taking care of Mason.

However, Steve’s life took a sharp turn on the day of his 24th birthday, he got the worst call of his life—his mother was involved in a car accident. Sarah was in critical condition, her bones almost everywhere were broken and lost a lot of blood. The doctors told him that there was very little chance that she will survive.

Steve stayed at the hospital for a week, hoping for some miracle. He felt like his heart was being stomped on every single time he looked at Sarah’s state. He couldn’t remember a time where he wasn’t crying.

Steve forced himself to accept the fact that he was going to lose his mother so he took the time he got left to say his goodbyes. Two days later, Sarah passed away.

The funeral was held a week later with his close friends and relatives in attendance.

### Start Over

After the death of Peggy and Sarah, Steve had no choice but to get more side jobs other than his full-time one and sold almost all his artworks to be able to raise a kid on his own. Sam graciously helped him by babysitting Mason.

This went on for over a year until one day where Steve couldn’t take the pressure, grief, and exhaustion anymore. He broke down for the first time since his mother passed. Then, he decided to quit his full time job to focus on raising Mason and for the sake of his own well-being.

Steve came to a decision to move out of Brooklyn to start over, a decision supported by Sam. Sam helped him find a decent but cheap apartment in Queens, New York.

Shortly after moving to their new apartment, Steve was stunned by Sam’s news that he was also moving to Queens. When Steve asked why, Sam said that he was relocated within the area and he wanted to be close to them.

## Appearances

* SOULMATE
	+ *The One Where Steve Starts Over*