A/N: Ok, this is the end, my friends. (At least for now) I'll keep updating this… let's say continuity after each episode in S2, that's why it ends how it ends...

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Coulson was in his office when May knocked on the door. She din't wait for him to let her in.

"I thought you were resting"

"You know I can't. We have a lot to do"

"And you know I can help until you feel better"

"I don't think you want to help me with this" Coulson avoided her gaze. That woman could read him like an open book.

"Ward" She said.

"Damn it. How do you do it?" Coulson smiled, trying to enlighten the mood.

"What do you want to do with him?"

"This stays between us" He wanted her without really needing to. "And I need to ask you something before.. it might be a little… personal, awkward…"

May sighed, rising an eyebrow "What is it?"

"I assumed you have noticed that Skye is dealing with some… feelings"

"Are you worried about it?"

"No. I trust her, and I know she can deal with it" May nodded and Coulson continued "But I wonder…about Ward"

"Do you want to know if he reciprocates?"

"Well…"

"He does" May stated and coulson sat on his desk, pressing his lips together, assessing the situation.

"You know, I saw the way he protected her from me… I guess he always did that, protect her. I don't know how I didn't see it before"

"What are you getting at?" May asked, but she had an idea about he was going to say.

"I'm just saying, he could be an asset"

"You want a bodyguard for Skye" May replied with a cold tone.

"I don't… I mean, she wouldn't even accept it. Less if it's Ward" He paused "I'm just saying, I don't know what's happening to me, I don't know if Skye is in danger. Maybe we should keep him, Shield, not the government. He might be an evil son of a bitch but he would probably die to protect Skye"

"From you?"

"From whatever is haunting her" Coulson admitted with a concerned look.

"I could do it. I can train her too" Melinda offered.

"You don't have to do that for me"

"I'm not. I'm doing it for her. I care about her too" Coulson looked at May, then she continued "She'll need a new S.O. anyway"

"You're trying to protect everybody, Melinda… You're trying to fix the problem all by yourself… again. I know you're trying to take care of me…. and I'm grateful , but maybe we'll need help I'n the future… I'm not saying we're letting him go, I'm just saying he could help… maybe right his wrongs"

"That's a long list of wrongs"

"We have a friend with very similar list of wrongs in her past"

May frowned "You're not comparing him with-"

"May… I want to keep him in our custody, you said you would help me"

"Well, I have even more reasons to train Skye now. That's all I'm getting from this conversation"

"I'm fine with it"

May rolled her eyes "If you want to keep him, keep him… but don't let any of the others know. He won't be necessary anyway"

"That's what I hope"

"And you should be resting"

"I know"

May shook her head and walked out of the office.


"Is the prisoner awake? Skye asked one of the agents guarding his cel.

"He is, but no visitors. Director's orders"

"Really? because I was sent by director Coulson to interrogate him one last time. You know that I'm his interrogator, right?"

"I do, Agent Skye"

"Well?…"

The man considered it for a a second before opening the door for her "You have 5 minutes"

Skye just nodded and entered to the dark room. He was just sitting in there like he always did, quiet.

"Are they here yet?"

"No" She said.

"Why are you here?"

"You don't want me here?"

"I want you here more than anything. But I know you are the one who doesn't want to be here, so.."

"I need closure"

"What does that mean?" He said, finally looking at her.

"That means I'm saying goodbye, forever" She tried to sound as strong as it was possible, but she had to be quick, she could pain growing in her chest, that horrible knot in her throat again. "I wish I could say I forgive you"

"I wish this could have gone differently… It wasn't supposed to…" He swallowed.

"Closure, Ward. No regrets, there's no going back now. You did what you did, and I'm done with you. We all are"

He nodded.

"So, I hope you... at least, find the answers you need, think about everything…" She added

"It won't be for very long"

Now she swallowed "Still" She felt a little weak on her knees, she wanted to get out.

"Just be safe" He pleaded.

Skye nodded, maybe that will give him a little peace of mind "I'll be safe"

"So… that's it?" He asked.

"That's it, Ward"

"I have to say something"

"Don't-" She wasn't ready for that. She didn't want to hear that. God, she couldn't hear that.

"I love you" He said, just regretting it when he saw her fight a few tears "That's probably the one thing I don't regret, for everything else… I'm sorry, I don't deserve your tears"

"No, you don't" She sobbed "I'm glad at least you're aware of the awful things you did.

"Please tell Fitz and Simmons how sorry I am" Now he could feel his own tears trying to escape.

For his surprise, Skye nodded. Grant stood up and walked closer to her, very slow. When she didn't move he grabbed her hand, but she pulled it back immediately.

"Goodbye" She said again, this time walking away from him.

He had to see her go through the door, still looking at him, but she didn't stop. She was leaving, forever. She had closed the door and that was it, the last time he would see her, and she was crying , because of him.

Grant growled loudly and punched the metallic door with all his strength. He felt the blood running through his fingers, but still he did it again.


"That's all" Skye said to the guard, wiping away her tears.

"Is everything ok?" Asked the man.

Skye nodded and then he heard the loud noise that his fist made against the metal, she heard him yelling.

"You sure?" The man insisted, looking concerned.

"They're coming for him… We're done here" She managed to say before walking out of there as fast as she could.

Closure wasn't a good thing, Skye thought. Closure hurt like hell, but not seeing him again would help, time would help… she couldn't love him, she had never cried for a guy, it was stupid… he was probably going to die and she would forget about him, someday. She had to do it.


And that's it… until season 2 (Remember this fic was just filling the gap between S1 and S2 So don't be disappointed by the ending, I can't mess with Grant's redemption right now in this fic ) I really hope you liked this. Please leave your opinions :)

I'll start posting a sequel to one of my other fics… THE DEBT (You can find it in my profile) It's an AU set in the future, and I'm so prod of it… I'm sure you'll love it.