[And it's true; Sam's not going to lie to his best friend. But whether or not he'll actually tell him that he saw Bucky- well, that's something else entirely. Lying by omission, technically, but it's not the same as flat out telling him he hasn't seen him.]

Look, I know you need plenty of food. You took one of the phones, right? Text me a place every day and I'll bring you something. I won't tell Steve about it - and I know you aren't gonna believe that, but I promise it's true. I'll just bring the food and leave it, and you can sit for a couple hours or whatever till you're satisfied Steve isn't going to creep up on you and pin you down. Although I can tell you right now, it'll taste better hot. I spent two damn years chasing after you, Bucky, and I know you can hide. I know you want to stay hidden now, and I'm going to let you do that. Yeah, I might tell Steve that I saw you, if he asks, but as far as I'm concerned, I'm done with the hunt. You wanna stay away from him for whatever reason, that's your choice. I don't know why, and I don't need to know why.

[Well. He might be a little curious, but he won't mention that.]