[Alfie, he's a walking guilt complex. Is this really the sagest advice? Regardless, John can see the logic in it, even if it's a morally dubious thing to do. Not to mention, how much will Bucky be able to trust him, if he breaks his word on this?]

I'll talk with Stein. He might be rattled enough from everything that's happened to want to request it himself, especially if I show him the conversation where he asked for it before.