"You still going to leave Lincoln?" Coulson asked as he entered the med bay where Simmons was currently treating Lincoln's injuries from his near death experience, frying the manual controls on the quinjet that sent both Hive and his inhuman compound into space to die, just barely jumping out of the jet and back into the Zephyr on time.
"No way. SHIELD is where I belong. I see that now. Besides, it's become clear that Daisy needs me here more than anything else." Lincoln said, since Daisy had told him that she loved him, right before she thought he was going to die.
Coulson nodded and said "That's good, because once you're cleared, I think you need to talk to her. Whatever trauma she's been going through, combined with the fact that she hasn't seen you since the jet has caused her to think that you died and she's not taking it well. She's currently curled up in a ball in her containment, clearly going through some kind of panic attack."
Lincoln nodded and said "Don't worry, I'll talk to her about it. See if I can snap her out of it."
"You get some rest." Coulson said, relieved that not only had Lincoln agreed to stay with SHIELD, but also relieved that for once, Daisy had found a guy that could truly be trusted, despite Coulson's initial doubts about his loyalty, Lincoln's willingness to sacrifice himself to save the world had only strengthened Coulson's decision to make him an official agent.
Not to mention that Lincoln was probably the only one who could get through to Daisy and bring her back to the girl she once was. The girl they all know and love.
"So, is Lincoln going to stay?" May asked Coulson as he entered his office.
"Yes. Which is good because I get the feeling that Daisy is going to need him now more than ever if she's going to make a full recovery." Coulson said.
"Good." May said.
"But May, there's still something we need to discuss." Coulson said.
"You don't think you deserve to be the Director of SHIELD after everything that's happened do you?" May asked, though it wasn't as much a question as it was a statement.
"I gave into rage and because of that, we're down 4 agents. Bobbi and Hunter were forced to leave SHIELD in order to defend the organization from exposure, all because Malick was trying to build an army for Hive, Daisy got mind controlled and is currently on the verge of insanity and Lincoln nearly died in order to kill Hive. I don't deserve to be the Director." Coulson said.
"Than who are you going to appoint as your replacement?" May asked
"You. After all, you were always next in line in the chain of command, followed by Daisy, who, once she recovers, will serve as your second in command." Coulson said.
"You do realize that Daisy's recovery at this point is unfortunately looking like an if she recovers, not a when." May said.
"Why do you think Lincoln is still here. If anyone can help her, it's him. Director." Coulson said, handing her Fury's toolbox.
"Are you sure about this Phil?" May asked.
"I've already had Fitz reconfigure the box to your biometrics Melinda." Coulson said, calling May by her first name.
"Than I accept." May said, taking the box from him.
"Congratulations Director May. All of SHIELD is now at your command." Coulson said.
"Call a meeting Agent Coulson. I want everyone besides Daisy and Lincoln to be informed immediately. I'll tell Lincoln later on and tell Daisy when she's in her right mind again." May said.
Coulson nodded and walked out of the office.