The next morning came sooner than Jewel suspected, she felt like she barely slept but she didn't realize that Grant had left the room. It was Grant's turn to workout in the morning, leaving Jewel to take care of Jasmine during that time. Before going to bed, they moved Jasmine's crib into their room, hoping to make them feel better but it didn't. Every sound made Jewel wake up, wanting to search the house but Grant had his arms around her for a reason, to make sure she stays with him. Still, she had hoped that this was all just a nightmare.

Jewel straightened herself up, she must've really been asleep because now that she was awake, she could hear the shower from the next room. She walked over to the crib and looked down to see that Jasmine had not yet woke up. The day before must've been exhausting even for the young baby, even if she didn't know it yet. She bent down and slowly stirred the baby awake just as she heard the bathroom door open.

"Ah, you're finally awake" Grant greeted, "Lucky for you, Jasmine was beat"

"Are they still here?" Jewel asked.

"Of course" Grant said, "But the tensions died down since Muna came"

Jewel looked over to him, "When was that?"

"About 45 minutes ago" Grant calculated, "She came and saw me first before Coulson's team, he didn't seem to like it"

Jewel shrugged, "Probably cause she doesn't want to hear what he has to say"

"Well, anyways, I promised to get changed fast so she can come up and see you" Grant smiled, "She says that she wants to see her goddaughter and can't wait for their time together"

Jewel looked down to Jasmine, "How long do you think we'll be gone?"

"Are you asking me or her?"

Jewel looked over to Grant and gave him an annoyed look. He winked at her as he put on his shirt before walking over to the pair. He wrapped his arms around them and gave a tight hug, also cherishing this moment of them being a small family.

"I don't know," Grant sighed, "I can't gauge how long we'll be gone because I know Coulson is keeping something from us. It seems big if it concerns Skye, I know how much he cares for her and something must've happened to May. I tried asking Muna about if she found out something before Coulson came but… it doesn't sound too good"

Jewel took a step back to look up at Grant, "What do you mean?"

Grant hesitated as he wondered if he should've mentioned this to Jewel now, but he also knew he wouldn't be able to keep this from her. He sighed as he walked over and glanced out the window to the quinjet parked casually in their backyard.

"She says that from former colleagues that they were growing uneasy under his leadership," Grant explained, "People have been saying that he was lying about recruiting new agents when really he was looking for ghosts. He came forward one time saying that he's been making those insane markings that I saw Garrett make and if that's the case, then Coulson's mind is gone. Garrett wasn't himself on his final days and to be honest, I was kind of relieved when I heard he was blown to pieces. But now I wonder if this is some sort of curse or disease that transfers from one body to the next"

"So you think Coulson is infected?" Jewel asked.

"I don't know" Grant said, "But, hey, it would be a crazy idea if he came looking for our help if May didn't approve"

"If he's insane then we should stay away" Jewel moved Jasmine's body close to her, "Keep our family safe from this madman"

"We can't deny him now" Grant shook his head, "Who knows what that will do"

Jewel tensed up as she pressed her cheek on top of Jasmine's head as she wished that she had shot Coulson when she had the chance.

"Jewel, don't worry" Grant slowly walked over to her, "You'll have my back just as much as I will have yours and Muna will look after Jasmine, there's no one I'd rather trust then her"

"I know" Jewel nodded, "But this will be our first time away from her and it's not like we're taking a vacation or something"

Grant smiled, "I was sort of hoping we would take a vacation to California, but it seems like fate wants us back on the field"

"We'll tell Coulson that we're opting out after one week" Jewel brought up, "Even that feels too long"

"Jewel" Grant looked to her with much sympathy, "I will miss little Jaz too but we have no choice, this is the opportunity that we've been wishing would happen"

"For Auntie Muna to finally have her sleepover with her favorite Minnie Mouse!" Muna's voice suddenly rang out.

Jasmine turned and immediately let out an excited squeal towards Muna as Jewel's best friend ran over and picked up the baby right out of her arms. Muna lifted her up and spun around and around, making her Asain black hair lift up and twirl like an effortless fan. Jewel smiled and shook her head as she was waiting for their little moment to end before Muna would acknowledge Jewel. She did have to admit that after seeing her best friend in the flesh, she was more than happy to know that she was going to take care of Jasmine. At least she would know that Muna will protect their daughter with her life.

"I trust that you already met our unwanted guests outside?" Jewel asked.

"Of course" Muna said, "Coulson was also trying to see if I wanted to be a member in his little Suicide Squad but I told him that Ward reached out to me first, not him"

Jewel couldn't help but smiled, "I'm sure he didn't like hearing that, being a new Director and everything, he's probably not used to hearing no"

"Nope" Muna smiled, "How is this little family doing? Am I going to hear wedding bells soon or what?"

Jewel laughed as Grant picked himself up off the dresser, "If Jewel would say yes, I we would've had a wedding by now"

"I just felt like it wasn't the right time" Jewel let out, "Being fugitives and all"

Truth is, Grant and Jewel wanted to get married for a long time now, but with the constant threat around them, they decided to put their engagements on hold. They did consider eloping but Muna didn't want any of it, she wanted to revel in being a maid of honor. Jewel looked to Grant who smiled and shook his head, at least she was happy to know that Muna and Grant's friendship seemed to have mended immediately after Muna figured out their last destination following Grant's clues to make sure SHIELD didn't follow her. She was always wondering if she should go back or not but decided to work for hire instead.

"Well, hopefully with what Coulson is offering, you'll be getting on with normal lives" Muna turned to Jasmine, "Until this one becomes an agent"

"No!" Grant and Jewel yelled out.

Muna looked at them annoyed, "Come on, you both know it's going to happen. Two specialists who are on top of their game? Not to mention the best pair since Barton and Romanoff"

"It's a one time deal for both of us" Grant said, "We're not going back as agents"

"I don't believe you" Muna glanced between the two, "I, at least, know that one of you will be returning. You guys were workaholics before you met each other and now you're telling me that this opportunity isn't going to make you want to join again?"

"No"

"Why not?"

"Because a lot of the co-workers would want me dead," Grant said.

Muna was about to argue with that but then stopped as she thought to herself about how to counteract with Grant's point. She turned to look at Jewel as if she was going to motion to make her come back but Jewel picked up her hands and shook her head. She knew not to bring up SHIELD to Jewel.

"Okay then why don't you guys work for hire like I do" Muna brought up.

"Oh, come on" they both let out, "Do we always have to have this conversation with you whenever you come into town?"

"Yes, until one of you goes on a mission with me" Muna said, "Not that I don't like babysitting but I kind of wish I was going on a mission with one of you"

Jewel sighed, "We will go on one, the three of us, I promise"

Muna brightened up, "Seriously?"

"Yes" Jewel hesitated, "One that lasts 24 hours, maybe less"

Muna's face dropped as Grant said, "Come on, let's go downstairs and let Jewel dress, I'm sure Coulson is already checking his watch"

"He can wait" Jewel said, "Afterall, he needs us in his good graces"

Muna only scoffed as Grant ushered out Muna and Jasmine, Jewel blew a kiss to Jasmine as she fought off tears. She knew her young daughter would catch on to something if she saw her mother crying.

"Muna!" Jewel quickly spoke up, "You know where everything is, right?"

"Yes" Muna replied, "I baby proof this place with you, remember? Gadgets and all"

"Okay…" Jewel exhaled, "Thank you, for everything"

"Of course" Muna smiled, "I'll protect her with my life, Jewels, you know that"