Daisy's been attending an acting class for almost 3 months and she's killing it. What's the acting class for? She's not leaving SHIELD for Hollywood, is she?
Of Course not, it's for her "Plan". She'd been wanting to do this because she's curious and she knows it'll be fun.
The plan is she'll ask Fitzsimmons to be her accomplice, she needs them to make a fake device and to make a story.
The story is Daisy will be acting as if her brain turned 6 years old but of course, her body stays the same, then Jemma and Fitz would tell it to May and Coulson saying the 'Fake' device malfunctioned and now Daisy's thinking like 6 years old
"You're asking us to lie to our superiors," Jemma said
"It'll just be for a week"
"Wait what is this for?" Fitz asked
"It's for me!"
"You need to be more specific than that"
"Because It'll be fun and I'm sure Coulson and May would be the best parents, I just need to see it. Besides, it can be your revenge prank for May" Daisy moves her eyebrows up and down, Although that's not the whole reason why.
Daisy didn't have a childhood. I mean her childhood was full of things she doesn't want to talk about. She's just curious about how to be a child without worrying about her bruises or how it feels to have parents.
"It'll be just for 1 week! Then tell them that you fixed the fake device and you can turn me back pleaseeeee"
"Daisy..."
" I'll put whipped cream on May's face for your revenge, Fitz"
"Okay" Fitz agreed immediately
"Ugh fine" Jemma sigh
The next morning Fitzsimmons called Coulson and May to the isolation ward where Daisy is currently sleeping, they explained what happened to Daisy last night
"So her brain is a baby? Is she okay?" Coulson asked
"Why are you still working in the lab that late" May added
"I- we didn't notice the time... and to clarify sir, her brain is approximately 6 years old and from last night's observation she doesn't remember anything about her family or name or who are you guys but she knows the basics like eating, walking and peeing " Jemma explained, she undercover at hydra remember- she's good at this.
"She doesn't need breastfeeding does she?" Coulson innocently asked they all turned to May like she always has a stock of milk in her breast for emergency
May blushed a little- still, you'll notice it if you pay close enough attention. Fitzsimmons suppressed their laughter then answered "No Sir she can eat solid foods Her body didn't change just her mind, although she'll want what a 6-year-old wants"
"Bobbi can watch her Inhumans for the meantime" Coulson stated
"But Phil we can't let a 6-year-old in a 27-year-old body roam around the base"
"How long would she stay like this?" May asked
"We could fix the device in a week or more"
They decided to hide Daisy from the other agents, to keep her safe and fewer eyes watching. Not too long, Daisy woke up
"Oh hi Daisy, remember me? Jemma from last night" Daisy nodded answering Jemma's question
"This is Coulson and Agent May, remember what Fitz and I said to you last night about what happened to you?"
"I mostly didn't understand it. I'm hungry "
"Right maybe we should start fixing the device Bye sir bye agent May," Jemma said while dragging Fitz out of the isolation ward leaving Agent May and Coulson behind
"So what do you want to eat?" Coulson asked
"I don't know?" Daisy shrugged
"How about bacon?"
"And rice?!" Daisy's eyes lit up which made Coulson laugh. She loves rice in everything too, just like May.
"Sure let's go to the kitchen"
Daisy raises both of her arms to Coulson indicating she wants him to carry her. On the other hand, Daisy's enjoying this. She even saw May smile a little bit because of her actions.
"Uh I cannot carry you around, flowerkins, you do know you're bigger than your age do you"
"Oh, yeah but can you hold my hand at least?
"Alright"
"Oh no, you already have a pet name. It seems that you already got this, Phil" May said then left
"Oh that's not- May don't leave me here-"
In the kitchen, Daisy is sitting and swinging her legs at the counter waiting for her bacon. Coulson watched Daisy eating her meal enthusiastically
"What do we do next," Daisy asked
"Well I have to do some work but you can watch movies in my office"
"What movies?"
"Do you like Disney movies?"
"Like the princesses?!"
"Uhuh"
"Would May May join us?" The nickname MayMay put a smile on Coulson's face
"Uh I don't know she needs to do a lot of things"
"Is she the boss?" Daisy's question made Coulson chuckle, he realized she is really The boss of the boss. Daisy knew that of course- Coulson is in charge but she's in charge of Coulson. Daisy just wants to tease Coulson- one of the reasons why she's making this whole thing.
“Yeah kid, she is”
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Later that day, Daisy sat on the couch watching Mulan while Coulson was doing his work. Daisy wants to ask questions to Coulson- questions that would look innocent coming from a kid
"Is May-May Mulan?" She walked to Coulson's desk
"I asked her that too, and all I get is a deadly glare so..."
"Why do you have a stuffy panda here? It's so cute!" Daisy said taking the panda, she had a theory that it was May's since Coulson is not that into pandas but it still sits in his office
"You want it? you can have it. As long as you take care of it" Daisy was surprised by what Coulson said she didn't anticipate it,
'This Panda looks so important to him, why is he giving it to me?' She thought.
Actually, the Panda was Coulson's. He bought it because it reminded him of May-she loves Pandas plus May secretly finds it adorable that he has a Panda in his office. May will always be part of Coulson's life that's for sure (even if it's a panda or a bruise on Coulson's face after getting a punch from May after calling her cute)
"You make funny faces," Daisy said, Coulson looked at her confused
"See! Sometimes you do the face with lots of hearts on your eyes while you're smiling as you did a minute ago or when May's around" Daisy raised her eyebrows up and down. He blushed
"And you blush...a lot. And you seem to understand each other's mind- wait do you have telephonapaty?"
"You mean telepathy? No, Maybe it's because we have known each other for a very very long time"
"So you're Married?"
'Oh May please help me a 6-year-old Daisy is more nosy than Normal Daisy' Coulson Thought
"You know what, Dais, let's see what can we eat for dinner"
Daisy hops and holds Coulson's hand while going to Kitchen
May found it sweet when she saw Daisy holding the panda since she saw them at dinner. She showed Daisy her bedroom and to tuck her in because she was still thinking like a 6-year-old kid who would fight her sleepiness until one of them tucked her in. Daisy knew they'd do that and she knew May would do that since she'd been with Coulson all day. Daisy knew how she could tease May or how she could put her on The Hot Seat
"May May, It's...so biggy and scary" She looked at May- worried
"Alright I'll stay with you until you fall asleep" May lay with Daisy on her bed, Daisy used her biceps as pillows. She always had a soft part for this kid whether it was an adult Daisy or a kid Daisy.
'Well, that goes with the plan' Daisy thought. They lay there a little until...
"Are you Mulan?" May looked at Daisy
"Maybe"
"Whaaaatt?!"
"Close your eyes already and sleep"
"You like pandas?" Daisy continued to ask. Eyes closed May hummed for a response
"Can you tell me a story about Pandas?" She begged
"Alright but after this, you'll sleep" Daisy nod to the agreement
She told her about The baby panda who loves to eat and sleep all day but the panda ends up leaving its family to find its true purpose and dreams. That was a little deep for a children's bedtime story but that's the only thing she could think of at the moment. Daisy, however, forgets about frying May because of the story.
"You wouldn't leave me would you?"
Daisy didn't mean to guilt-trip but...it just comes up. She buried her face in May's shoulder as she hugged her tighter
"No, I won't " No, May never and will never think about leaving them. She waited for Daisy to really fall asleep and go to her dreamland, however, she fell asleep waiting.
Daisy woke up the next day alone and kind of disappointed. 'What if I just cry and shout here until May or Coulson rushes to me' she thought.
But that would be tiring. They wouldn't hear her, this base is hella big. Suddenly a bright idea popped in her mind; she'll walk, barefoot, teary eyes in her pajamas while looking for either one of May or Coulson. The agents look at her while she walks in the hallway in her pajamas. She doesn't care, this act is worth it and fun. She found them in Coulson's office, she ran to May for a hug, May hugged her back but hushed her sobs because Coulson was in a meeting with a very important person. Unfortunately, May and Coulson can't babysit her now so Fitz and Jemma will.
They know about this pretend thingy so no need to act. They sit on the couch in the common room with their tablets, Daisy is watching Mulan 2, Fitz is reading and Jemma is scrolling.
"Ugh I miss McDonald's" Jemma suddenly sighed
"Yeah, me too" Fitz agreed, they looked at each other then they looked at Daisy
"Daisyyyy... do you want McDonaldssss?" They asked
"Sure!"
"Cool, go ask Agent May and Coulson but don't tell them we ask you to ask them" a typical older sister Jemma is.
"Why me? I'm busy"
"You're watching Mulan? You don't need to act in front of us" Fitz stated
"Well I love Mulan and that's not an act"
"That's not the point, I mean if you Maybe use your baby tricks to make Coulson get a Mcdonald's for us, yknow..." Jemma explained
"You do know you sound like 'go ask mom and dad to get us McDonald's' do you?. Alright I'll ask them" Daisy stood and left Fitzsimmons with their grins
Daisy entered the Director's office and May and Coulson looked irritated, It looked like the meeting was over
"Can we go to McDonald's pleaseeee pleaaseeee pleaaseee PLEASEEEEE!"
"You know McDonald's already?"
"Let's take Jemma and Fitz too. I want McDonald's!!!" Then Daisy put her dangerous puppy eyes and sniffles
"Well no one's killing anyone yet, we could use a break, especially after talking to that piece of shit" May suggested, Daisy's eyes lit up and she started jumping
"Yeeeyy let's go, piece of shit!!!" Daisy shouted and ran back to the common room
"We should watch our mouth that we have a 6 year old" Coulson commented
On the way to McDonald's Daisy just loves to tease and annoy
"Can I drive?" she asked
Both Fitz and Jemma said "No!" Although they knew about this pretend, they also know that Daisy is Crazy and she'll get them killed with her shenanigans
"Can I sit with May?"
"Kids are not allowed here" May answered
"But you said I don't look like a kid"
"Still no"
"Hey Jemma, did you know that May is Mulan?" Daisy kept teasing, which made May groan
"And she loves panda"
"And Coulson Loves Ma-"
"Okay, we're here!!!" Coulson interrupted Daisy
May orders their meal since she has the cash while Coulson and the kids settle at a table.
"4 chicken filets-" May stopped seeing Daisy looking at the toy display
"3 chicken filets with fries, a Happy Meal, and 4 Coke floats" she ordered
She went to their table and the kids were arguing
"No, Mulan!"
"Cinderella"
"I prefer Belle"
"It's Mulan, she's so brave"
"Cinderella is Kind"
"Belle is Smart"
May gave Coulson a look asking what is this all about
"They're arguing who's the best Disney princess"
"Please tell me the two are not a thinking 6 years old too"
"No, they're not, they're just like that"
Their order came and they started to eat, May just looked at her kids with affection, Daisy was tinkering with her toys while eating Fitz helped her put them together and Jemma was peacefully eating. Damn, when was the last time they ate together? She almost giggled when she saw Coulson finishing his cup of gravy
"I'll get you a refill"
"Me too!" Jemma said raising her empty cup of gravy
"Thanks, May" Coulson gave her a loving smile
'Oh c'mon just kiss each other!' Daisy thought and smiles
"Maybe they just need a little bit of push don't you think?" Fitz said
"That's a good idea, Fitz! Didn't know you're helping me play matchmaker" Daisy whispered
"Uh, no, I was talking about your toy"
"Oh, right but thanks anyway"
On the gravy station, May is refilling the cups when a lady maybe in 50's- taps her on her shoulder
"You've got a cute family"
May freezes 'Family' she felt a warm sensation in her chest
"Uh, yeah" she hesitated but the lady was right they were indeed a family
"Oh, are they in college? Because mine barely talk to me after college, you're lucky, you even got them to eat with you and your husband in a food chain"
'Husband' May's lips twitched into a smile, She didn't even think to correct the lady, it just felt right
"Thank you" that's all she can say after an overwhelming comment from the lady. She walked back to their table giving them their gravy.
After eating they went back straight to the base to finish their work. Melinda saw them in the rear mirror- completely knocked out.
"Maybe we should do this often, don't you think?" Coulson said while driving May smiled, Coulson noticed, she was smiling more often now, 'Thanks Daisy!' he thought
May and Coulson are talking while they thought Daisy was not listening-too busy with her tablet and her Happy Meal toy
"Price is coming? Why?" May said- annoyed, She just doesn't like Price, and Coulson knew that which made May more annoyed
"Just for 2 days"
"What about Daisy?"
"We make sure she won't see Daisy or interact with her"
"...fine, but I'll take care of Daisy-"
"No!... pleasee, May I need you with me, uhm please, I think Bobbi would be free tomorrow, she could babysit her" Price likes to flirt and Coulson doesn't like that May could prevent Price from sending flirty unsolicited comments ;>
May glared at Coulson longer, then rolled her eyes
"Fine, but if I feel like punching Price you'll let me" Coulson winced but agreed
"Who's Price?" Daisy looked at them
"Uh, Co-Worker?" Coulson answers
"What's Co- Cower?"
"Co-Worker. It's someone you work with"
"I thought you worked with May May already?" Daisy folds her arms on her chest, May can't help but smirk. Daisy would always be Daisy.
"Well, you see, May May is more than just a coworker" Coulson smirked
"Nice save, sir" Bobbi butted in then gave Coulson the report about the inhuman team
"I'll get Daisy to sleep," May said hiding her flushed cheeks
Daisy decided not to tease May and just held her hand. May tucked Daisy in and was ready to read a story she got from the internet. Daisy just stared at her
"What?" May asked
"You always tuck me in. You read me stories. You let me put my head on your shoulders or arms. According to the Cartoon I'm watching, it's Momma's thing to do," Daisy stated and May stiffened. She's been hearing these things all day 'family' 'husband' 'kids' now 'Momma'? Could she really do this? Could she really be like this- a mom? On the other hand, Daisy doesn't know what she's doing or where is this going, this is not a tease anymore.
May has been their Work Mom since day one and she'll always be grateful for having her, She imagined calling May; Mom, and it just felt right
"Are you like my Momma?" Daisy asked. May doesn't know what to say, Coulson is usually good at these talks.
"Uh... your real mom is not around anymore" May decided to tell the truth
"So you're not my mom?"
"Do you want me to be your mom?" She asked and held Daisy tighter, another response that Daisy did not expect. She hugged May tighter, buried her face in May's shoulder to hide the about-to-fall tears, and nodded. Of course, she wants May to be her mom, she wants to be able to shout to the world that she is May's daughter, even just for a week.
"Then I'll be your mom"
Daisy wakes up with Bobbi beside her, She's kind of disappointed it's not May, the main purpose of this is for her, for May, and Coulson and they're not even here. Bobbi however knows that she's not very happy with May and Coulson being too busy.
"Agent May and Coulson can't be with us right now but that doesn't mean we can't have fun," Bobbi said,
Daisy's eyes lit up as an idea popped into her mind
"So what do you wanna do?" Bobbi asked
"Can we go to the mall!" Daisy starts to jump up and down in her bed
'Oh, no,' Bobbi thought. She's definitely not using her credit card for this, she doesn't know what she's going herself into- better be prepared
"Ok, can you dress yourself up? Do you know where the common room? I'll meet you there" Daisy nods
"Good, I'll get Coulson's credit card," Bobbi said before she left. 'Of course, Bobbi Morse is smart, but that will not stop me from getting what I want, being a kid has its perks, let's make the most of it' Daisy thought
The trip to the mall was exhausting, well for Bobbi. They went to the Department store and toy store, and Daisy almost tried to go to the salon. The trip was filled with "Daisy, No", "Isn't that too much?", "stop running" and "goddamn it!". Daisy just loves to annoy Bobbi, she mentally noted that she'll repeat the 'goddamn it!' in front of May and Coulson. Daisy loves to bring the old Skye back; chill, silly, more fun, and less serious since she can barely do that without the other agents thinking that she doesn't belong here, and she's just a pain in the ass- tag along. She chose to be more serious in front of them so they would take her seriously.
It's her bedtime now and still no May or Coulson. Bobbi said they texted when they were in the mall asking about Daisy. Daisy is bored, what else could she do? Tantrum? Cry? Run around the base?
"Okay time to sleep kiddo, May said you want stories do you want me to tell you one," Bobbi said. She sighed in response
"What if that Price ate May and Coulson alive?" Bobbi laughed at Daisy's question
"Can we go see them?" She asks one more time
"Maybe tomorrow you can"
"Okay" Daisy made a long face hugged her Panda Bear instead, and fell asleep
A nightmare woke Daisy up, she's used to it but it doesn't mean she likes it. Sleepy and teary-eyed- She walked to Coulson's office. She saw them still working on something but she didn't care, Price had them all day already it was her turn.
"Dad," She said getting their attention
"Hey flowerkins why are you up" Coulson stood
"Scary monster" Daisy looked at Price, and the latter raised her eyebrow
"Aww c'mere let's go to bed," Coulson said guiding her back to her room, but she looked at May
"I want momma too," Daisy requested. They all could see the surprise on Rosalind Price's face but who cares Daisy needs them
"I'll follow," May said and gave her a reassuring smile before they left
"First time I see Agent Johnson so vulnerable. Maybe you should follow your daughter, I'll take care of this" Price broke the silence
"I'm not leaving you with these files that you could use against us," May said ignoring the mention of 'daughter'
"Didn't know you and Phil-"
"Agent Simpson will guide you to your room" May interrupted indicating that she wanted her to leave, May watched her leave the room
After cleaning up, May went straight to Daisy's room, she opened the door and spotted a beautiful sight, Coulson and Daisy were asleep and cuddling. She walked to them and stared at them peacefully sleeping. She remembered what Price said 'daughter', 'you and Phil' she smiled at the thought. She kissed Daisy's cheek and combed Coulson's hair. She wondered if she could have this life- so domestic and just them. Coulson wondered the same thing every night when he checked on Daisy and May, he thought maybe he could just abduct them and run to the forest and live a happy life, as silly as it is he would actually do that if he had the chance.
"Mom" May was about to leave when she called. She patted the space of the bed. May lay down with them, sandwiching Daisy.
The next morning Daisy wakes up from a giggling sound, Wait, May's giggling?
"She really thought Daisy was ours"
"Well isn't she?" Coulson said which made May chuckle. They just stay there in comfortable silence, savoring the moment.
Listening to their small talk, Daisy felt content, like she couldn't ask for more. For the first time, Daisy felt complete. Pretending to be Agent May and Coulson's baby wasn't that hard- she's not even trying, and that 3 months of attending acting class was just a waste of time. it just felt natural, like it's always there.
"Coulson, May May" Daisy called, and they both turned to her
"Would you still love me when I'm back to normal?" Daisy asked
"Aww Daisy, we will never stop loving you" Coulson answered and they cuddled up a bit more before starting the day.
In the afternoon Coulson, May, and The bus kids are trying to bake a cupcake. Coulson is pretty sure Daisy got the idea from the cartoon she'd been watching- Shopkins. But actually, Daisy is just fulfilling her promise to Fitz- putting whipped cream on May.
Fitz and Coulson are in charge of putting the right amount of ingredients, Jemma is in charge of mixing, Daisy is in charge of putting the whipped cream frosting and May is told to watch 1 meter away from the Oven. May didn't complain about what she was told, she enjoyed watching them try their best to make the best cupcake in the world, May smiled from their concentration face; Fitz was frowning while checking the measurements, Jemma was babbling and Daisy's tongue was a little bit hanging.
When they were all done and the cupcakes were in place Daisy put some whipped cream on the plastic plate
"Daisy, what are you doing?" May asked
"Well, I think it's unfair that you've just been sitting there. So you need to pay!" Daisy shouted as she shoved the plate to May's face, they were all surprised and then burst into laughter
"Oh, this is war, young lady" and that's how the cupcake war started, it's wasteful but it's definitely worth it. They cleaned up after running out of cupcakes, Fitz cleaning the floor, Jemma cleaning the wall, Daisy cleaning the counter while Coulson wiping May's face with a towel.
Fitzsimmons and Daisy looked at each other- feeling the tension.
'Why don't they just kiss' Jemma mouthed
'I know, right!' Daisy mouthed back
Days pass, the week is over and it's time to turn her back. Daisy knows that whatever between them would never change except that she couldn't tease them and act innocent about it but there is just one thing she wants to do or say.
"Hey Coulson, what if the Scary monster ate May and you couldn't do anything about it? What if you lose your chance to say how much you love her (again)? Don't worry she loves you as much as Olaf loves summer " Daisy said, Coulson was speechless, but he clearly understood what Daisy was trying to say.
She lies down in the bed in the lab and Jemma pretends to bring her back with the fake device.
"I think it's done, Daisy, how old do you think you are?"
"Too old to kick you in the ass, what happened?"
"Does she remember?" May asked Jemma a little worried
"Of course, I remember that you said you're Mulan and the panda is mine forever" Daisy smirked, which made May blush a little bit and they shared a meaningful smile
"Welcome back 27 years old Daisy" Coulson greeted and hugged her
"Yeah" Daisy smiled at Jemma and Fitz over Coulson's shoulder- thanking them for doing this for her
"Wait but what if I turned into a baby and needed breastfeeding as Coulson said, would May?-" She didn't continue what she was saying and glanced at May, and the latter groaned
"Okay first that's gross, and to answer your question, No, May doesn't have a stock of milk in her boobies and neither do we so DON'T think about it" Jemma explained and they all laugh.
A laugh that probably won't last long because of what is happening in the world right now, but at least for a minute they didn't think they might lose someone if they closed their eyes too long.
Daisy realized that she didn't have to pretend like a kid to be Agent May and Coulson's kid, who she is right now is enough. Later that night she heard Coulson and May talking about Haig and Mack's shining Lola this afternoon. Fitz's right they just need a little push, they all just need a little push to see what is obvious.