All of Me - Agent's of S.H.I.E.L.D

Chapter 61

Secure S.H.I.E.L.D Base -  21:21 p.m - The Bus, Phil’s Office

Phil was sitting in his chair behind his desk facing the wall that had a large screen on it as he just ended his video call with Agent John Garrett, informing him on the attack and location of where the attack happened. John had been concerned about Grant but Phil assured his old friend that the young Specialist was okay. Phil knew that John was more of a father figure to Grant then just a mentor since he had been the one to recruit him over ten years ago. The two had chatted for ten odd minutes before saying their goodbyes. John had asked him how was ‘Maui’ and Phil told him it was the much deserved break that his team needed, even Grant managed to loosen up a little. That comment had made John laugh.

Phil was lost in thought. He couldn’t wrap his mind around why Mike Peterson would attack them or who turned him into Deathlok. Was it connected with the ‘Centipede’ projet? And who was running it now? Where were they getting their funding for either one? Rania and Ian Quinn were locked up at the fridge. There trip a few weeks ago to Italy had confirmed that Ian Quin was funding the deathlock project, but they had captured him by then. Who was in charge now?  S.H.I.E.L.D was monitoring Ian Quinn's accounts.  

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Several minutes later Phil reached the bottom of the stairs knowing that his daughter and Grant would be back any moment now. He really needed to see Skye with his own two eyes, even though Grant had told him that she was okay now. Phil walked passed the lab where Jemma and Leo were working on some big project that was almost finished. They had headed down here after finding out about the attack on their team members, saying they needed something to distract them until they returned.

Phil walked passed the makeshift gym as the black van or ‘small bus’ as Grant had once referred to it - pulled up onto the ramp of the bus and parked in it’s usually spot opposite Lola. A few seconds later the engine cut off.

Phil rushed to the passengers side door as it opened, revealing a tired looking Skye. His eyes quickly scanned over her, checking for any signs of injury - even though he had been assured there wasn’t any physical ones. Grant had scared 'Deathlok' off before that could happen. Phil placed one hand on her cheek and the other on her shoulder.

“How are you feeling?” he asked softly in his ‘dad’ tone.

Skye could feel the concerned and love pouring from her father. She forced a tired smile. “I’m fine,” she told him, quietly. She still couldn’t believe that Mike had attacked them. She knew that he was being controlled. She could feel the inner-battle inside him. If she had more time, maybe she could have took over control of his system since it was all electronical. She had just needed more time. “What are we gonna doing about Mike?”

Phil caressed her cheek, giving her shoulder a squeeze. “I’m more concerned about you at the moment,” he expressed, honestly. “We’ve been in touch with Agents Garrett and Triplet about the sighting on Deathlok since they’re heading the capture mission. Right now Simmons is going to give you a check up.”

Skye knew there was no point in arguing with her father. She would have the check up to just ease his mind. It was nice feeling - having a dad so worried about her.

 

Lab

Skye entered the lab less than a minute later with her dad on one side and Grant on the other, his hand resting on her mid back. She watched as Leo was tinkering with what looked like a ‘night-night’ gun and Jemma was setting up their makeshift examination section.