Coulson was suprised by how well Fitzsimmons hid the fact that they kissed. Neither were good liars, but they pulled it off. It seemed as if there was a silent agreement between May and Coulson to not tell Fitzsimmons or Triplett that they saw the kiss. Skye, on the other hand, had to be told to not talk.

"Our newest mission, issued by me, is to find this girl." Coulson pushed a button on the table, and an image of the girl showed up. "Skye has done research on her. Please state your findings."

Skye read aloud from her tablet. "This girl is named Lillian Rae Coulson. She is an orphan, who was found on a doorstep of an orphanage in Idaho. She was left with a note and picture. The note stated her name, age, date of birth, and her father. The note also said that her father was dead, and her mother too depressed to care for a child. The picture was of none other than our own Agent Phil Coulson." Skye looked up at the picture on the big screen. "According to her record, she ran away more than once. And every time more clever than the last." The hacker sighed. "She sounds a little like me."

"First we're dropping Fitz and Skye at a safe house in New Jersey." Coulson continued.

"What!?" Fitz and Skye said in unison.

"AC! I want to do something! And I think it's best if I talk to the girl!" Skye protested.

"But sir, I'm fine, really. Please!" Fitz's words overlapped Skye's.

"It's already been decided," Coulson said, with a tone of dominance. "And Skye, a reminder that the monster is searching in orphanages across America. You used to be in an orphanage."

May left the room, calling back towards them. "We're landing. Strap in."

The rest of the team obeyed May, and they landed with a sharp jolt. Coulson led Fitz and Skye out of the Bus. They travelled to a small house, where an old woman hobbled out. She squinted at Coulson.

"Phil?" She asked, her voice raspy.

"Hi mom. I need you to watch two of my agents for a little while. Keep them safe and out of sight." Phil smiled at the woman, kissing her cheek.

"Mom? Wow." Skye muttered to Fitz. He snickered.

"Don't do anything embarrassing, okay?" Coulson left the house. The woman looked at Skye and Fitz.

"Oh, you two are adorable. Come in, come in." She gestured them inside.

Simmons watched for Coulson, and as he approached, yelled for Triplett to tell May that Coulson was back. Simmons was disappointed that Fitz had to leave, but maybe that would save them from an embarrassing moment and having to explain what was going on to the team. And possibly get arrested.

She was intrigued by the girl, however. Jemma was glad that she got chosen to accompy them on the mission.

Agent Antoine Triplett still couldn't believe Agent Coulson had a daughter. It almost didn't seem... right. But here they were, driving towards the orphanage where she was being housed.

Triplett sighed, shifting his position. He sat beside Simmons in the back of the van. Coulson and May sat in the front.

"So, do you know anything about the girl?" Antoine asked Simmons. She shook her head.

"The only thing I have a guess at is who her mum is."

"Her mom? Who?"

"The woman we met a little while ago. She was Coulson's lover."

Triplett's mouth formed an 'o.'

Grant Ward was sad. So very sad. His love believed him evil. His father figure was dead. And he still didn't know what he did wrong. He was only following orders.

HYDRA is the same as S.H.I.E.L.D. Both worked for a greater good. S.H.I.E.L.D., to protect the 'normal' from the abnormal. HYDRA, to make the abnormal the new 'normal.'

Ward wanted to cry. But the tears wouldn't come.

Ugh, this one was short. Oh well. RR! Love you all!