I'm Sorry For Breaking Your Heart
''Daisy I promise I had no idea about everyone revolting against Jiayang, I would have told you if that were the case. You believe me don't you?'' Daisy has been in the hospital for three days and Lincoln has just now been allowed back to see her. Neither Shield nor Ward trusts him, so they have been watched since he walked in. ''Yeah Lincoln I believe you''. Because she knows he still has feelings for her, he couldn't hurt her. He sighs in relief, ''thank you. I would never put you in danger''.
Daisy's memory is still fuzzy, she doesn't remember being injured and everyone is mute on what happened after she was attacked. ''What happened to the Afterlife? To the other Inhumans?'' ''Coulson didn't tell you?'' Coulson tells Lincoln to shut up, but he's ignored. ''Daisy there were bombs all over that island, once you were in the clear it was destroyed. There's nothing left''. ''And all of the Inhumans who were unconscious?'' Daisy has a sinking feeling in her stomach, she begs for history to not be repeating itself.
''A Strike team went and picked them up''. ''And my mom? Do you know anything about her?'' Daisy isn't looking at Ward or Coulson, so she doesn't see the look they share. ''Sorry I don't. But when I find something I'll let you know''. ''Thanks''. ''Of course. Do you need anything before I go?'' ''No I'm good''. He smiles and pats her hand, says nothing more when he walks out of the room. Simmons and a few other doctors check her IV, her dressings, tells her she's doing great.
''Simmons when I can get up and walk around? I'm slowly wasting away in this bed''. Simmons gives her a cup of water before responding. ''We'll see how you are in a couple of days and then perhaps you can try walking around. You'll need help''. ''Think I can handle that''. Ward says, he comes to Daisy's bedside and sits on the chair. Over the past few days the changes she's seen between Shield and Ward have amazed her. No one looks at him with hate in their eyes, they are no longer tense and angry around him, they even include him in conversations. Coulson is an entirely different story however.
She can see the effect it has on Ward and it brings a smile to her face. He's lighter, not as paranoid waiting for the other shoe to drop. Him and Fitz have gotten back to relationship they were developing on the Bus all that time ago. It's everything Daisy didn't know she wanted, and Ward has found her crying over it on many occasions. ''Hey baby''. ''Hi''. He kisses her nose and slides his hand down to her stomach. She finds him doing that a lot now and she falls in love with him over and over again.
''How's my son doing today?'' His eyes crinkle at the edges when he asks her and it's the most adorable thing she's ever seen. ''He hates the food I'm forced to shove down my throat''. ''You can have solids tomorrow Daisy if you keep improving''. Daisy sticks her tongue out at Simmons and she rolls her eyes. ''I'll get you tacos tomorrow''. Her eyes light up at Ward's promise and he laughs. Her days are the same thing at the same time, an endless record that never stops repeating.
Wake up. Drink her breakfast. Spend time with Ward. Sleep. Drink her lunch. Sleep. And then it's night time and she can barely keep her eyes open. It's driving Daisy crazy, she's begged Mack to spring her from this wretched bed but he never budges. It's later that night when she's running her hands through Ward's hair that she tries it on him. ''Hey Grant?'' ''Yeah?'' He never leaves her alone, a constant presence at her side. ''I'm going to die here''. He lifts his head from her pillow and gives her a puzzled look.
''I can't just lay here and do nothing''. ''You will if you want to get better''. She groans. ''I hate hospitals''. He kisses her forehead, ''you'll be out of here in no time. Think positive, you're more than likely getting tacos tomorrow''. And that soothes her, for now. That's literally the only thing on her mind when she wakes up the next day, she keeps bugging Ward about it. And by noon she's starving. ''How are you going to get me tacos if you never leave?'' She asks Ward who is sitting next to her, reading a book Fitz loaned to him. He says nothing, just fights a smile.
Daisy must doze off because she opens her eyes to see Kebo walking through the door, a paper bag in his hands. ''Popeye!'' ''Hey Quake''. He returns her huge smile, she's so glad to see him. She's missed him so much. ''I will bite you if you don't hand me that bag''. He laughs and hands it to her, she's already scarfed half of one down by the time he takes a seat next to Ward. Kebo takes a moment to study his friend, he can see no other injuries besides the one covered in gauze. ''Quake you wanna fill me in on why you're in the hospital? The Director just said there was an accident''.
She pours salsa on a taco before answering. ''I don't really remember''. Ward then proceeds to tell him what's been going on since the last time they spoke. He doesn't know she's pregnant. ''Who the bloody hell stabbed you?'' Kebo demands, the look of pure outrage on his face. ''She doesn't remember''. Ward answers, handing her a napkin. They are silent while she finishes eating, when she's done her and Grant share a look. ''You want to tell him?'' Ward smiles, takes her hand. ''No, you can''. ''Tell me what? What's going on?'' Daisy clears her throat. ''You're going to be an Uncle''. It takes a second to sink in and then Kebo is choking on his taco.
He takes a sip of her water before speaking. ''You two are trying to give me a heart attack aren't you? I leave you alone for two weeks and Daisy winds up in the hospital! Ward looks like he hasn't slept in days, and both of you can't manage to walk out the door without getting shot at! My god. I can't even''- And to both Ward and Daisy's surprise, Kebo tears up, an almost dream like expression on his face. ''I've never been so happy in my whole life. You are going to make the best parents''.
He hugs Daisy lightly, claps Ward on the shoulder. ''Popeye we've picked you and Fitz to be godfathers''. When Ward told Fitz this morning, he cried also, and hugged Ward for a very long time. Daisy is not catholic and neither is Ward, but having god parents for thier child just seems like the perfect thing to do. Simmons and May are godmothers, Daisy has never seen a loving expression on May's face, but she did for the first time when Daisy told her this morning. Simmons dropped a stack of paper work and then cried into Daisy's shoulder. It was an emotional morning.
Kebo wipes his face and gives Ward a nervous look. ''Are you sure? I mean Fitz is better than I'll-'' Daisy throws her empty cup at him, he doesn't go very far but he gets the point and shuts up. He takes her hand, ''thank you''. She winks at him. ''How far along are you? Have you thought of any names yet?'' They spend the rest of the afternoon catching up with their old friend. The house is fine, Buddy and Peanut are doing well and there has been no suspicious activity at all. ''When are you two coming home?'' Kebo asks on his way out. ''As soon as the doctors release me''. ''Good, I've been so bored''.
Three days later Daisy is transported back to the Playground, she's allowed to walk around but hasn't been cleared by her doctors to go home yet. Simmons says in the next day or two she'll be fine. ''Are you okay? Take it slow''. ''I'm fine Ward''. They've barely taken five steps from her bunk, she's got both arms linked through Ward's. He's supporting most of her weight. Daisy feels fine, her wound manageable, her legs aa tad unsteady, but otherwise she's okay. ''Let's go to Coulson's office, Mack said everyone was meeting there''. Ward tenses, but otherwise doesn't comment.
They make it to Coulson's office without incident, Daisy isn't out of breath or flushed. Bobbi gives her a high five when she enters the room and May winks at her. Coulson glances at Ward and clears his throat, the atmosphere in the room suddenly growing heavy. ''Daisy would you like to take a seat?'' ''No I'm good standing''. Ward puts his arm around her waist just in case. ''I'm sure you've been wondering what happened at the Afterlife''. ''Lincoln said the Inhumans were picked up by a Strike team, what happened to them?''
''They're at the Fridge awaiting trail, I can't guarantee they will turn out well''. ''I understand''. She may not be happy about it, but she does. ''Have you heard anything from my mom?'' Every single Shield agent tries to play it cool, but Daisy knows. Knows that something terrible has happened. ''Daisy, she, she's dead. She's the one who stabbed you''. It's like Coulson's words unlock her brain and it all comes back in a rush, all the air leaves her lungs. She remembers her mother's cruel words, remembers the knife breaking into her chest.
''She was shot''. Daisy allows Ward to hold her close, to cling to him. ''Yes''. Ward is about to say something but Coulson cuts him off. ''It was me Daisy. I killed her''. ''Don't do that Coulson''. Ward says, his voice low. Daisy has not only lost Jiayang once, but twice. But this time was different. She believed her, believed that she was a different person, that she was a better mom. And now she's dead. Jiayang will never meet her grandchild, never get to hold him or her, her child will never have grand parents. That never occured to her until just now.
Daisy can do nothing but stare at Coulson and cry. ''Ward shut up''. Ward takes a deep breath, turns Daisy to face him. ''Skye''. He strokes her face like she's going to break in half. Maybe she will. ''I saw her hurt you, and I took the shot. I had to''. She knows in her bones that's the truth, Ward doesn't lie to her, Coulson was nowhere near her or Jiayang. And even though her mother tried mulitiple times to kill her, she could spend the rest of her life angry at her. But all Daisy feels is this ache, where Cal and Jiayang used to be.
''Skye say something''. How long has she spent looking up at Ward? She can't remember. ''Our child doesn't have a grandma or a grandpa''. Grant grips her shoulders tightly, hangs his head. ''I know''. ''You killed her''. ''Don't ask me to aoplogize for that''. But he will, he will if that means she won't be angry with him. ''Let go of me''. Ward does, there's hurt and self loathing in his eyes. ''I know that she deserved it, and I'm not angry at you. I just can't look at you right now''. The room is dead silent, May has moved closer to her.
''Mack can you help me back to my room please?'' ''Sure''. He nods at Ward and lifts Daisy in his arms, she doesn't protest. Daisy lays on her bed staring at the ceiling, Mack next to her. ''Is it normal that I'm not mad at him?'' ''I think it's because you know your mom deserved it. D she tried to kill you three times''. ''I really thought she'd changed you know? She was the mother I always wanted''. She folds, sobs into Mack's shirt. Loss weighs heavy and dark inside of her. Daisy isn't sure if she hates Jiayang or herself more. It's pretty even at this point.
Daisy allowed herself to be taken advantge of, allowed Jiayang to play her. She had a point though on the beach, you'd think after how many times Daisy has been screwed over, she would have recognized what it looked like by now. It doesn't matter now. After a while Mack asks if she needs anything, she says her dad and that makes her cry all over again. He's a ghost just like Jiayang is. Part of Daisy knows she should want to see Ward, he's probably beating himself over this.
But she can't. Not yet. Daisy needs to process the fact that her mom was alive two weeks ago and now she's ashes floating in the ocean, and her last action in this world was attempted murder. Daisy wonders if there's a heaven or a hell, which one her mom is in right now. If there's even such a place. ''Daisy?'' ''Yeah?'' She blows her nose, looks at Mack. ''You survived last time, you will again. And I'll be here to make sure you do''. Her partner is going to make the best Uncle in the entire world.