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*August*

"And I want you guys to always remember to watch each other's backs when you're out there in the field, no matter what, as well as out there in the real world," Skye says to the small group of newly activated Inhumans standing in front of her in the middle of the Inhumans' training gym for powers. "This team is your family;" she looks pointedly at each of them, "you have to trust them, protect them, and watch out for them at all times, even when you're not in the field. You're going to be spending a lot of time together while you learn to control your abilities, and then, if you choose to go out into the field, it'll make missions a lot easier to complete because you've already gotten to know your teammates on a personal level. You'll be able to work fluidly, as one, without any trip ups, hopefully."

She takes a deep breath, "Alright, well that's pretty much it for today, guys. Go hit the showers and then rest up, maybe mingle with some of the others so you can get to know them and they can get to know you; we'll do some more work with your abilities tomorrow," she dismisses the people in front of her and then turns towards the bench against one of the walls.

She walks towards the bench and picks up her phone off of it, unlocking it and going straight into the shell program to find a new text from Grant with an image attached to it Ian came over for a play date today while Kendra and Trevor went out and ran a few errands. It got pretty quiet while I was in the kitchen on my computer so I went to check on them and found them like this. The photo shows Jessica and Ian lying together on the living room floor facing one another; one of Ian's arms is draped over Jessica with Buddy lying curled up against their feet.

Skye smiles at the photo and types back a reply That's absolutely adorable. How's the play date going?

Considering the fact that they're sleeping right now, I think it's actually going really well.

She rolls her eyes I meant before that, dummy.

Dummy? That's a bit of a juvenile insult, don't you think? I thought you were better than that.

Well I just spent three hours training a small group of teenagers who also happen to be Inhumans, so...

Ah, right. Well, before Jess and Ian fell asleep the play date was actually going really well. I honestly don't know if I can express how glad I am that they get along so well.

Me too. I'm glad Jess has someone her age living close enough to us that she can hang out with on a regular basis and that she gets along with well enough.

I completely agree. And I think it'll definitely make things a whole lot easier when it's time for her to go to school too.

Skye frowns Oh my goodness, do not mention school to me right now, Grant. I can't even fathom the idea of my baby girl going to school for six hours out of the day. The idea is kind of scaring me, if I'm being completely honest with you.

Okay, I'm sorry. But we should really start considering preschool and when and if we want her to go. I think she's still too young to go right now, and it's too late to apply for this school year anyways. But it is definitely something that we should talk about before it gets too late. I think it'll be a really good thing for her to go and spend some time away from us and socialize with other kids her age besides just Ian before kindergarten starts.

She's not even two yet, Grant.

Still, it's never too early to start thinking about things like that.

Yeah, I guess you're right. But we'll discuss all of that at a later date. Right now I want to discuss another subject matter with you.

And what would that be?

Whether or not you got the renovation mock ups that I sent you.

Yes I got them.

And?

And I think they look really good. Those are some very solid options you created, Skye.

Anything else?

I don't know.

Grant…

Sorry, sorry. I did as I promised and looked into everything involved with home renovations. Budget wise, we should be okay as long as we don't get too crazy. Any of the options that you sent me will work and it should only take about 1 to 2 months to do all the work.

Really? That's it? For some reason I thought it would take longer.

Nope.

Oh, well this is still pretty exciting. When do you think we should have the renovation actually done?

What about next spring or summer? That way it isn't too cold outside when the construction workers are here. I'd hate for something bad to happen because of the weather while they're trying to work.

That's actually a really good idea.

So this is actually happening. We're adding on another room. :)

Yes we are.

This is so great.

I would really love for nothing more than to keep talking to you right now but unfortunately I have to go and do some paperwork that I keep putting off because it's really boring.

Well don't let me keep you from doing your work.

But I want you to.

Skye…

Fine.

Thank you. I'll talk to you later. I love you.

I love you too.

Closing out of the program, Skye locks her phone and then slides it into her back pocket as she turns and makes her way out of the room, picking her tablet up on the way out.

*September*

Roughly sliding the door to her bunk shut, Skye locks it and then stalks over to bed, falling down onto her back against the mattress as she lets out a loud noise of frustration, the room shaking slightly as she does so.

Briefly lifting her hips up off of the bed, she pulls her cell phone out of her back pocket and unlocks it to open up the shell program, starting up a video call with Grant.

She holds the phone up in front of her face, waiting impatiently for the call to go through.

Once it finally connects, Grant's and Jessica's faces fill the entirety of the screen, both of them smiling wide at seeing her.

"Mamá!" Jessica shouts, leaning further towards the screen, her face practically pressed right up against the phone.

Skye smiles and lets out a quiet laugh, "Hey, angel."

"Don't get so close to the phone, Jess," Grant tells the little girl, gently pulling her back away from the screen. He smiles at Skye, "Hey beautiful. How are you?"

She sighs, "I'm okay. Just a little frustrated is all."

"I'm sorry. Do you want to talk about it?"

She shakes her head, "No, I don't think I want to bore you with the completely ridiculous details of all the craziness that is this entire building and all of the people in it. Thank you for the offer, though. I really appreciate it."

"Anytime," he takes a deep breath, "So, why are you calling?"

She shrugs, "After today I just really wanted to see the both of you. I'm missing you both like crazy right now."

"We miss you like crazy, too. Don't we, Jess?" he looks at the little girl.

Jessica leans forward and presses her lips to the phone screen in a kiss. She leans back and grins at Skye, "Te amo mamá."

Skye smiles and blows a kiss at the screen, "I love you too, angel." She fixes her eyes on Grant, "And I love you as well."

He smiles back, "And I love you. I can't wait until I get to see you in person again."

"Next month," she reminds him. "Next month I'm coming home for Halloween. And then for Thanksgiving, if nothing gets in the way. But I am definitely coming home for Christmas and New Years."

"I know," he nods with a smile. "We get you three months in a row, it's kind of exciting when you really think about it. I don't think we've had you here three months in a row before. This is a very big moment for us."

She smiles, "Well it is the holidays. And the holidays are a time for family, no matter what the particular holiday actually is. If I get to spend some time with my family then I am definitely not going to pass up the opportunity."

"Neither would I," he smiles. "And we are very excited to get to spend all three holidays with you."

"So am I," Skye smiles.

"Hey Skye? I'm going to have to let you go now because it's actually getting close to Jess' naptime right now and I also have a few things that I need to take care of. But I'll call you back a little bit later, okay?"

She nods, "Yeah, okay."

"And Skye?"

"Yeah?"

"Find a way to relax and de-stress. Please."

"That's going to be a very difficult thing to do without you here to help me," she smirks.

He swallows thickly. "Well then, you'll just have to find a way while you're there to de-stress without me. And then when you get home I'll help you to make sure you have no more stress at all."

She grins, "I'm looking forward to it."

Grant just chuckles. "Jessie," he says to the little girl, shifting the camera so she's in frame, "dile adiós a mamá."

Jessica leans towards the screen and kisses it again. "Adiós mamá."

Skye smiles, "Bye, angel. Have a good nap, okay? I'll see you and daddy later. I love you."

"Bye, Skye," Grant smiles into the screen.

"Bye," she says back and then ends the call. She rolls over and sets her on her nightstand before lying on her back again. She lets out a breath as she closes her eyes and lets her body relax into the mattress.

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