The next day was much needed for the family of three. They went around being normal. They visited all the touristy sites, ate at all the best restaurants, and took pictures while doing all of them. Fury stayed behind to prepare for the big night.

"I wonder what Fury's been up to all day.", Coulson said to May and Skye as they rode the elevator to their room.

"I have no idea.", May looked at Skye, "He may not look like it, but the man knows how to throw a party."

"Oh yeah, on my 21st he managed to get my entire tactics class to jump out and surprise me."

"And on my 20th he convinced your dad and I to get on a quinjet blindfolded for a 5 hours."

"Where'd he take you?", Skye asked.

"Hawaii."

"Damn. I'm assuming I should be raising my expectations for tonight then?"

"Depends… how high are they right now."

The elevator stopped suddenly.

"Looks like you gotta get out Phil."

"What do you mean our room is two floors above here."

May and Skye looked at eachother and laughed.

"The wedding is in three hours. The bride and groom aren't supposed to get ready together. Here's the key to Uncle Nick's room. Your bags are already in there.", she pushed him out of the elevator. "Now go."

"Fine.". He looked directly at May and gave her the look he used in professional settings and they couldn't kiss goodbye.

The door closed and the elevator shut and started up again.

"What was that?" Skye asked.

"What?"

"That look he just gave you. What was that?"

"I can't really put it into words… You know how I give you certain looks and you understand what I'm trying to get across?"

"Yeah you're like the master at it."

"Well that's the only look he's mastered. And I'm the only one who knows what it means."

"And what does it mean?"

May blushed.

"I love you and I'll see you soon."

"That's adorable."

The elevator door opened and they got out.

Coulson unlocked the door to Fury's room and found it completely empty. There was a casual yet still formal suit hanging from the closet door with a not attached to it.

Coulson,

I'm busy doing my officiating duties right now, so I can't exactly do the best man's job of making sure you don't get cold feet and run out. But, I don't need to worry about that because I know you know that you are ready for this. You and May are basically married anyway. This is just like stabbing a chicken that's already dead: there's no point to it. But, this is something you two missed out on when you were younger and it's something you need to do. You got your baby girl back and the love of your life in your grasp everyday. And let me tell you something, they love you to death. That's not something you want to take for granted. I know you won't.

The next part is for if you're actually thinking about running out.

You and May are meant to be together. I know it's not like me to use cliches but it's true. And the fact that you two managed to find each other again after all the crap you went through just proves it more.

SO THINK ABOUT THAT, CALM TF DOWN AND GET YOUR ASS OUT THERE AND MARRY MELINDA FREAKING MAY.

Got it? Ok.

-Fury

Coulson put down the letter and fell back into the bed.

"Chill, Nick. Nothing's gonna stop me from getting married today.", he said to himself.

All he had to do was put on the suit and slightly touch up his hair and he was done. He now had two and a half hours to kill. So he did what he always did when he had time to kill: looked at old pictures of his family.

"So what are you planning on wearing?", Skye asked.

May looked down.

"Um… this?"

"You're wearing jeans and a flannel. That's not exactly wedding material."

"Well what am I supposed to wear? I don't have anything."

"Or do you.", Skye said as she disappeared into her room. May followed and found her rummaging through her bag. Skye pulled out a long, slim, silky white dress. May was amazed.

"Oh my…"

"I know right! You and dad said you didn't want anything too formal and this dress is perfect."

"It is perfect.", she took the dress and ran her fingers around it. Her fingers stumbled across a price tag. The curiosity in her had to know how much a beautiful dress like this would cost. "Skye. How did you pay for this. This number is huge."

"That's actually the best part. Uncle Nick said somewhere in that toolbox is a way to pay for virtually anything. He said it's only supposed to be used for building planes or whatever but he said this was the exception! Well, and this." She pulled out a white knee length dress with a pretty floral pattern around it.

"You seem really into this."

"I am! I've never had a real reason to dress up all fancy before. It's fun."

"Good. You think you can help me with my hair and make-up?"

Skye's face lit up like Christmas.

May was glad to see Skye returning to her normal self. She knew she wouldn't go back to exactly who she was before, but she could always count on Skye staying true to who she is. And that's all a mother wants for her daughter.

Coulson sat in his room looking at old pictures, unaware of the giant smile on his face. He thought about opening the 50 year old scotch Fury left for him, but he wanted to stay clear headed to take in every moment.

Suddenly there was a knock at the door. He put the tablet down and went to open it.

"Skye?"

She invited herself in.

"Hey dad."

"What are you doing here? I thought you were helping your mom."

"I did. 30 min till showtime. Are you ready?"

"Yeah. All I've gotta do is tie this tie."

"Don't bother. Mom likes you without it."

"Really? She said that?"

"No, but I can tell she does. Trust me."

"Ok."

She sat down in the chair he was sitting in when she knocked on the door. The tablet was still on and it caught her attention.

"You're looking at this again?"

"I had time to kill."

"I can see that. When was this one?"

He took the tablet to see which picture she was looking at.

"That's at a beach in San Diego. Your first time.", he moved over to the chair next to her. His smile was warm and fond. "I remember you being so confused when we put you on the sand. You didn't like the way it felt. And when I tried carry you into the water you cried louder than I ever heard before. You made me take you back to mom and wouldn't let me hold you until after you took a nap and forgot about it."

"Well of could I wouldn't you made me cry, man!",Skye said sarcastically.

"Hey I thought you would like it.", he paused and continued to look at the picture. "I was actually ok with you holding a grudge. It just meant that you had some of the same qualities that made me fall in love with your mom."

"Uncle Nick told me about when you two were at the academy."

"He did? And?"

"And I realized that I have a long way to go before I find anything like that."

He leaned forward and reached for her hand.

"Hey. I just happened to find the one on the first try. Not everyone does. Don't give up. He's out there, you'll find him.", he could tell she was still thinking about Ward. "And when you do…. tell him what your parents did to the last guy."

That got her attention and she laughed.

"There's that smile."

She blushed and looked at the time.

"Oh shoot. You should make your way to the roof. Wedding's in 15. I'm gonna go with mom."

"Ok see you there.", he stood up and opened his arms indicating that he wanted a hug. Skye was more than happy to give him one. He put his arms around her and kissed the top of her head for a good 20 seconds. "I love you."

"Love you too, dad."

I'll keep the chapters coming to help you get through this mini hiatus!

Questions, comments and suggestions are encouraged! Thanks for reading:)