May walked slowly to the recovery bay thinking about everything that had happened over the past few days. Shaking her head clear she turned the final corner to the bay and stepped in. She saw Hunter in the chair next to Bobbi, both sleeping peacefully, well... as well as you can in a plastic chair. She saw the empty chair next to Coulson's bed and sat, waiting for Skye to be wheeled in next to her. She must have drifted off as she was being woken by a firm shake to the shoulder by the young scientist.
"May, Skye's going to be fine. It appears that Jiaying drained her, erm…life, if you like and almost succeeded. Cal broke the connection just in time. She also has a concussion, three broken ribs, a sprained wrist and multiple bruises. She may be out for the next few hours. Coulson is doing better too, seems the GH formula in his blood is still helping to heal his wounds quickly" Jemma gave May a smile before leaving the room. May turned to see Skye more colour in her cheeks than a mere two hours ago. Grabbing Skye's left hand and Phil's right she drifted back to sleep. Simmons snuck back in a few minutes later and snapped a photo of the occasion, as a reminder of what they were, a dysfunctional family.
As he came to, Coulson could hear Hunter whispering to Bobbi and the soft beeping machines all around them. He slowly turned his head in the direction of the pair and smiled. They had saved Bobbi and now, maybe they would stop arguing. He turned his head in the other direction to find May sleeping in a chair, holding his hand, he smiled at this. Following the sound of the final beeping sound his gaze fell on Skye. His face frowned as he stared at her for a while.
"She is going to be fine Phil" He was startled by May's voice. "Just needs rest"
"What happened to her?" he was nearly afraid to ask.
"Jiaying, a pipe and a bunch of red heads" she saw him raise an eyebrow
"Her mother nearly killed her! This is not going to help her trust issues!" May smirked at the comment.
"Three broken ribs, sprained wrist and a concussion to match. Apparently Jiaying's powers was sucking the life out of people, to regenerate, but Cal stopped it in time. She just needs to sleep it off and she'll be back to annoying you in no time" May tried to reassure him, but his tired face was giving his concern away.
"She has to be, I can't lose her, not after everything we've been through together"
"Careful Phil, that morphine is getting to you" May smirked, "You're not the only one who considers her family. She's like a daughter to me, I can't lose her either"
"Even after she knocked you out?"
"Slight disagreement, nothing too serious"
"I'm not sure May, you were pretty pissed!" He laughed slightly, "I have to see a mother and daughter fight like that!"
"It's not as bad as watching you two fight, it's like watching a teenage daughter pissing off her father, I prefer you both when you get along" May fired back.
"Well, I prefer you both when you get along too, watching you scowl at each other is only amusing for the first twenty minutes" Coulson's voice raised slightly.
"What are you even.."
"Oh my God, you two have got to stop bickering! People are trying to sleep here!" they were both startled by Skye's raspy voice. They heard Hunters voice of agreement before he nodded back off. May was the first to react, lifting out of the chair and pulling Skye into a gentle hug.
"How are you feeling, you got pretty banged up" Mays voice full of concern as she let go and perched on the edge of the bed.
"Better now I can breathe. Can't believe my mother tried to kill me" Skye looked from the ceiling, to May then round to Coulson. Concern filled their faces as tears started to fill her eyes.
"It's not your fault Skye, you trusted her and you had no reason not to"
"Thanks AC, but that doesn't make me feel better right now I'm just glad you guys are ok, don't know what I'd do without you"
"I think the morphine is getting to her too Phil" May eased the tension.
"Shut up before I bestow the title of parents on you" Skye spoke as her eyes drifted back to a close.
"I think that happened a long time ago" Coulson spoke with a smile.
"What the hell happened to me?" Smile faded and eyes open, Skye turned to her surrogate parents for answers. She saw them hesitate, "I can handle it, just tell me"
"Your mother tried to kill you by sucking the life out of you" Coulson's blunt answer resulted in a punch to the arm from May "Ouch! She was going to find out sooner or later"
"I'm glad I have you guys, my search should have ended with you, then none of his would have happened. I'm sorry and I love both of you"
"We love you too kiddo" Coulson surprised them.
The statement only made Skye release the hurt and anger she had been holding for so long. May climbed further onto the bed and got comfortable, pulling Skye to her side so the young girls head was placed firmly in her SO's lap. May could feel the tears as they wet her pants and looked to Coulson. He gave a slight shake of his head, indicating that the conversation could continue later, right now they both needed rest. It broke her heart as she listened to her young trainee cry herself back to sleep, offering what comfort she could, as Phil watched on, drifting back to sleep himself.
