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Couslon was standing near Lola checking for scratches when Jemma entered the garage with Skye on her heels.

"Looking good AC!" Skye commented referring to his outfit. He had on dark washed jeans and the red Captain America shirt that read 'I'd flex but I like this shirt' she had given him for his birthday. She looked around "Thought you said May was coming"

"She is." Came another voice.

All eyes turned to see Agent Melinda May standing in her signature stance wearing dark skinny jeans and slip-on canvas shoes and a dary grey lace cami with a red and blue flannel left unbuttoned. Jemma and Skye's mouths fell open at her causal outfit but said nothing.

"Alright let's hit the road" Coulson clapped his hands together.

Coulson helped buckle Skye in and started the engine as May climbed into the passenger seat.

Jemma came sprinting up to the drivers side "Sir, take backstreets." At his questioning look she elaborated "with Skye's size it would be a shame to be pulled over for child endangerment"

"Right, backstreets it is." He pulled out of the garage and headed towards the local shopping center.

The sun was warm and the breeze as they drove felt good against her face. Coulson flicked on the radio and scanned the stations until he settled on 'Carry On My Wayward Son by Kansas', he drummed his finger on the steering wheel. May couldn't look more unamused by the whole situation. When the song was over Coulson started searching stations again before May swatted his hand away from the knob "Knock it off Phil"

He gave her sheepish smile and shrugged his shoulders "Fine, you choose then"

May rolled her eyes and turned the dial until a song Skye know came on "Stop!"

Coulson slammed on the brakes and turn to look back at her slight panic written on his face. May had an icer in her hands and Skye didn't what to think about where she had that the whole time.

"What happened? You okay?"

Skye blushed and nodded yes and mumbled something.

"Speak up Skye" May ordered, her eyes scanning their surroundings.

"I liked that song..."

May whipped around to stare at her like she had grown two heads then looked at Coulson "You have got to be kidding me"

Coulson turned to look back at her with an amused smile "Maybe next time less yelling and more asking nicely."

At her nod he turned and put the car in drive as if nothing happened. After a moment he reached over to change the station only have May swat his hands away again making him put two hands on the steering wheel as 'Hooked On A Feeling by Blue Swede' started playing. He wore a big grin and looked at May who shook her head with a small smirk playing on her lips. Coulson hummed and tapped his fingers and May pretended to be unamused at his antics. Skye smiled and wondered if this is what a life growing up with parents would be like; family trips out and about with a goofy dad and an indulging mom. The thought made her think about what she missed out on and sniffled a little.

May turned her head slightly to look at Skye out of the corner of eye and seen the little girl wiping a tear away. She didn't know why she did it but she put her arm behind her and held her hand out to Skye, who took her hand without thinking twice about it. They stayed that was until they reached the outdoor mall. Coulson chose wisely not comment.

He put the car in park and looked to the back seat, May pulled her hand back and Skye tried not to let the disappointment show.

"Okay if your not comfortable with using codes... don't use names at all"

They had gone over their 'undercover assignment' earlier that morning; they were a family, Coulson & May were husband and wife and Skye was playing thier daughter.

"Got it AC... I mean da... uh got it." She gave Coulson a thumbs up in hoping he didn't catch choke on the 'D' word.

"Alright let's do this"

Thankfully Coulson offered to carry her, she didn't think she could keep up with their wide steps. They walked until they came to a store called 'Children's Place'; once inside Coulson and May slipped into their new roles.

May made her way to the clothes rounder and began pulling things of the rack, Coulson stood by her side still holding Skye.

When a saleswoman walked their way May held out a pair of black skinny jeans "What about these sweetie?"

Skye did a double take at how natural it sounded come from her SO's mouth before she caught on "I like those a lot"

"Hi there, are you finding everything okay?" The woman asked as she eyed Skye's apperance, she was still in her oversized shirt and barefoot.

Coulson switched her to his other hip "yes, thank you. Seems we had a pipe burst in the loft above us soaking everything in my daughter's room. It's a mess."

"Don't even get me started Phil" May commented looking peeved about the situation

The woman place a hand on her heart "Good lord I can only imagine"

"So not only did all my kids things get ruined but we have to stay in a motel until the repair is done" Coulson shook his head and May came over and took Skye out of his arms.

"Hun, why don't you go see if you can find some tops for Skye. I'm going to take her back to try these on"

He leaned over and gave both girls a quick peck on the cheek then looked to the saleswoman "I'm all yours"

May took Skye to the dressing room and closed then door behind them. She put Skye down and sat on the bench inside the small stall when she looked up Skye had a huge grin on her face then began to sing "AC and May sitting in a tree..."

"Skye." May said as if a parent were warning thier child tone

"K.i... k.i..." Panic took over Skye's features then she looked at May with wide eyes "K.i... May, I can't remember how to spell!"

She couldn't help the sob that left her mouth or the tears running down her cheeks. May was at a loss at what to do. They had decided to put off telling Skye she would soon begin thinking like a three old but now she was seeing it was a bad decision. Thankfully Coulson heard Skye crying came to the rescue. He knocked on the door "Hey guys can I come in?"

May opened the door and he right away went to Skye and put a finger under her chin "Hey what's the matter?"

"I... I can't 'member how to spell!" She let out another sob and Phil opened his arms to the little girl who rushed to him.

He closed his arms around her and let Skye cry on his shoulder "Shh, shh daddy's got you"

May and Coulson made eye contact at the name and he flicked his eyes to the door; she followed his line of sight to see a pair heeled feet standing in front of them. With a quick nod she left, closing the door behind her only to find the saleswoman standing there.

"Is everything alright?"

"She is just having a hard time adjusting to the recent changes in her life" May replied as she listened to Coulson soothe Skye in calm whispers

"Daddy's girl?" The woman asked.

May looked up with a smirk and a lifted brow "Since the day they met"

After a few minutes he opened the door and poked his head out "You're up mom"

They traded places and Coulson went back to looking for tops. The sales lady came up and asked if eveything was okay now.

"Smooth sails now but heaven forbid dad tries to help dress her" Coulson smirked as he remembered offering to help Skye try on her jeans. She shook her head with wide eyes as her face turned beet red and asked for May to come back.

After paying for everything and with Skye dressed in real clothes they left the store to looked for some shoes.

A pair of black and pink chucks later had them searching for somewhere to eat. Skye wanted McDonald's but May wasn't going for it so they agreed on Red Robins instead.

After lunch the picked up a carseat and to Skye's embassment it had to be full seat not a booster because she didn't meet the hieght or weight requirements. She stared at her feet as the walked the mall thinking about helpless she felt when a familiar twinge in her stomach occured.

Her eyes widen and she looked up to Coulson then up to May. She stopped walking and both 'adults' stopped to look at her in question.

Skye shuffled from foot to foot and bite her lips.

"Skye?" Coulson furrowed his brow.

"Oh no" May muttered under her breath before scanning thier surroundings. She grabbed Skye's hand "This way"

"M... I'm not gonna make it that far!" Skye said miserably

May swooped Skye up and walked as fast as she could without running. Coulson stood confused for a beat before he seen May dash into the restroom. His mouth formed an 'O' as began picking up some of the bags May dropped and headed thier direction just in case some new clothes were needed.

Coulson waited outside the door for them with all the bags. Soon they emerge with a relieved looking Skye and equally relieved Melinda May.

They decided it was time to go after that little ordeal.

Skye sat in the lab with Jemma later that day watching her run some specs on her blood. She started playing with the lace of her new shoes, deep in thought.

"Jemma?"

When her best friend looked up at her she continued "Think you'll find a cure soon?"

"Believe me Skye thats the plan."

Skye nodded and played with shoelace again.

"So how was it today?"

"It had its ups and downs" Skye admitted with sniffle

Jemma nodded sadly and put her arm around friend as she started crying "There, there Skye. I find a way to reverse this..I promise"

"Its not just that... I mean fixing me would be great and all but..."

"What? Come on tell me" her friend prodded

"Swear you won't tell?"

"Yes, yes of course"

"I kinda like being..."

"Cared for?" Jemma guessed with a small smile

The brunette nodded and sniffled "Sure, it was just for show but... I liked it, ya know?"

Jemma smiled at her friend "Maybe you all will do it again soon"

Skye snorted "Yeah right, May hates undercover and besides I can live without May or Coulson picking out cartoon character undies for me ever again! EVER!"

Boths girls shared a look before bursting into a laughing fit. After they sobered Skye spoke "OH! I forgot to tell you the best part! AC and May kissed!"

"What?!"

"Well he kissed her cheek... but...still..."

"That's hardly anything Skye and it was all for show I'm sure"

"Nuh uh! It meant something. I swear May was blushing!"

"Okay now I know you're lying" Jemma went back to testing the blood samples and Skye shrugged and got to her knees to take a peek

"How are you feeling Skye? Any pains or..."

"Naw, I'm fine besides being a midget." She shrugged her shoulders "hmmm oh I forget how to spell today which was weird cause I can do it now oh and I keep crying like a giant baby"

Simmons placed a new slide of blood on her microscope "That's normal with degrading mental capabilities"

"Huh?"

"Your motor skills will eventually catch up with your appearance in age. I explained this all to Coulson, Skye"

"Coulson?... wait, wait, wait what are you telling me right now?" She asked with furrowed brows

"In simplest terms if we don't find a way to reverse this you'll eventually have the mind of three old as well although I am unsure as to whether or not..." Jemma replied absently as she noticed what looked like another anomaly in Skye's bloodwork

"I'm gonna really be three?" She asked with a shocked face but it all made sense the tears, the tantrums, almost not making it to bathroom. She looked up to Jemma with glossy eyes.

Simmons stood in awkward silence "You... didn't know..." Jemma could kick herself for letting something like that slip

"Coulson knew?" She didn't keep the hurt out of voice. Then she scowled and crossed her arms "Coulson knew?!"

Skye hopped off her chair and stormed out of the lab.

"Oh dear" Jemma ripped off her gloves with a snap and took off to beat Skye to Coulsons office.

She zipped passed Skye muttering to herself about having a big mouth.

May leaned forward with both hands on Coulsons desk and frown on her face "Tell. Her."

Coulson let out a sigh "What good would that do? She'll withdraw from us"

"And you think she won't if she finds out on her own? You didn't see the panic on her face today..."

Coulson came around to the front of his desk "I'll tell her. Okay?"

He put a hand on Mays shoulder "Is that all that's bothering you?"

She closed her eyes for a moment then looked to Coulson "I didn't know what to do. When she was crying I just sat there..."

His office door opened with a clang and Jemma burst in "I'm sorry! I'm so, so sorry... I didn't know..."

May turned to face her "Know what?"

Skye came stomping in the room with her hands on her hips and if it weren't for the look on her face she would have looked adorable.

"Oh" was all Coulson said as leaned back on his desk.

Jemma winced and apologized again before leaving and closing the door behind her.

"Why wouldn't you tell me? I had a right to know!"

"You're right. I was wrong, I see that now" he confessed and let out a breath "I was trying to..."

"To what?! Make me think I was going crazy? That something besides the obvious was wrong with me?"

"Protect you. He thought he was protecting you." May said as she took a step towards Skye.

Hurt flickered across Skye's face as her eyes began to water "You knew too?"

May didn't say anything but nodded at the younger girl.

"I asked everyone to keep quiet. So if you are going to blame anyone blame me. They were following orders"

"Oh my God, so what? Everyone but me knew?!" She looked at the two older agents with glossy eyes and whispered "I trusted you"

She turned to leave the room then kicked the door out of frustration when she couldn't open it herself. May walked over and opened the door and Skye left without another word.

May turned to look at Coulson before leaving him alone in his office.

Skye sat in her bunk just staring at the ceiling, she was laying on her back with her legs up on the wall. There was a knock on her door but she chose to ignore it. At the second knock she growled for them to go away.

Skye closed her eyes and opened them when she heard her door slide open when she flipped to her stomach to glare she found Agent May standing the doorway.

"What do you want?" She didn't bother keeping the sharp tone to herself

May closed the door behind her "He had your best interest in mind"

"Yeah, well I don't care" she moved so she was sitting on the edge of her bed.

"If you didn't care you wouldn't be locked in your bunk pouting" May countered

Skye crossed her arms and looked away. May glanced around the room, a broken laptop sat on her desk, the dashboard hula girl sat next to it and the walls where spattered with random photos. She walked to the desk to get a better look at some of the pictures. There was one of Skye, Fitz, Jemma and Coulson playing Scrabble all smiling at something that was said, another was a selfie of Jemma and Skye smiling happily and one of Trip and Hunter playing Just Dance after too many beers but the one that caught her eyes was one with herself involved; it was of her, Coulson and Skye, they were in the gym doing Tai Chi together.

She took in a few more candid shots "Where did you get these?"

Skye shrugged "mostly serveillance footage"

"Trip ordered pizza. It will here be in about 10 minutes" she looked from the photo to Skye "I expect you to come and eat with us"

She turned to leave and Skye opened her mouth to speak but May beat her to it "That's an order"

The door closed behind her SO and Skye went over to look at the photos that had Mays attention and smiled at her favorite one; it was of May, Coulson and herself it was taken the same day as the Tai Chi photo but this was taken with Skye's cellphone. Skye had taken a selfie of the three of them together; Coulson had one arm thrown over her shoulder as he posed and the other over Mays shoulders, Skye and Coulson grinning and May had her arms crossed, looking unamused but with the slightest smirk playing in her lips. Skye had mentioned not having any pictures of them and asked to take one. She was met with a wager, if she could get May down on the mats a picture would be granted. It was the first and one of the only times she was able to get the upper hand on her SO.

She took a deep breath and left her bunk to grab some pizza and if you asked it was because she was hungry and not because May ordered her.