It was movie night, so everyone but Bobbi, Coulson and May was sitting enjoying the latest release. They had turned part of the hangar into a movie theater bringing in a few chairs, the couch and, of course, a big screen. Fitz and Simmons cuddled on the couch. Skye had squeezed in next to Fitz, while Lincoln, Mack and Hunter sat in the chairs set up behind the couch. A little late, Bobbi joined the group. Before sitting down, she went over to Hunter and whispered in his ear. His eyes lit up and soon he excused himself.
"Man, it's been quite a day," Hunter said as he stood up, yawned and stretched. "I'm just not going to make it through this movie. Good night."
Shortly after Hunter exited the hangar, Skye turned and made eye contact with Lincoln, who nodded. Mack noticed the exchanged but continued to watch the movie.
"I'll be right back," Lincoln said and left the room.
"Hey Lincoln," Skye started to say to get his attention, but it was too late. "Shoot, I need more popcorn. Guess I'll have to get it myself. Be back in a jiffy."
Fitz and Simmons barely registered the people leaving. Mack, on the other hand, started to get suspicious. He turned to Bobbi, who had taken Hunter's seat.
"What's going on?"
"You'll see. Fitz! Simmons! Follow me."
In the hall, Lincoln and Skye had tracked down Hunter.
"This is going to be good," Skye whispered to Lincoln.
They got into position, Lincoln near the light switch and Skye stood just outside the door.
Hunter was just rinsing off when he thought he felt a tremor. He stopped and looked outside the stall. Didn't notice anything so he continued. The next time he definitely felt the earth move then the lights began to flicker and went out. In a panic, Hunter ran out of the shower and into the hall where he was greeted by an audience.
Simmons and Bobbi started hooting and hollering. Fitz stood there covering his face, giggling. Mack and Lincoln were doubled over laughing and Skye offered Hunter a $1 bill.
"What? What's going on ... hey," Hunter said then looked around for something to cover up with other than his hands.
"Payback's a bitch," Lincoln said as he came over and offered Hunter a tiny wash cloth.
"Good one, mate," Hunter responded, taking the small fabric square.
"What is going on here?"
Everybody froze and turned around to see Coulson glaring at them.
Fitz, Simmons and Mack quickly excused themselves, saying they weren't involved, didn't know anything about it.
"Hunter, go cover up. So? What's going on, Skye?"
"It's my fault, sir," Lincoln piped up.
"No, it's not, well not entirely," Skye interjected. "It was my idea."
"Okay, Skye, Lincoln, I'll see you in my office in 10 minutes. Bobbi you're excused."
When Skye and Lincoln arrived at the Director's office, Coulson was sitting at his desk and May was standing next to him.
"Uh, oh," Skye whispered to Lincoln. "If May is here, that's not good at all. This is serious."
"Come on in guys, take a seat," Coulson said.
As they sat down, Coulson stood up and walked around his desk. He then crossed his arms and leaned on the front of it as he questioned the pair. May also moved in front of the desk, but stayed at the side.
After chewing them out for a good five minutes, he said. "That was very irresponsible of you and very dangerous. You're lucky this time no one got hurt and that the whole place didn't crash down around us."
"I have better control of my gift now, I wouldn't have allowed that to happen," Skye responded.
"That may be, but there are variables that you have no control over. You never know what might happen. Now, both of you will be helping clean up for the rest of the week. Got it?"
"Yes, sir," Lincoln and Skye responded simultaneously.
"Good. Why don't you two call it a night, Okay?"
"Yes, sir," Skye said.
Lincoln nodded his agreement then he and Skye left the office.
As soon as they were out the door, May said, "So Hunter was bare naked in the hall?"
"Yep, I'll never unsee that," Coulson responded, shaking his head. "It was a good practical joke, though. You should have been there."
Coulson laughed and May let a small smile slip.
