1 00:00:01,043 --> 00:00:03,922 COULSON: Previously on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D... 2 00:00:04,004 --> 00:00:06,052 I swore an oath. We all did. 3 00:00:06,131 --> 00:00:09,476 To protect the world against the much weirder world. 4 00:00:11,011 --> 00:00:13,560 It's got to be some sort of activation signal 5 00:00:13,639 --> 00:00:15,232 to HYDRA members within S.H.I.E.L.D. 6 00:00:15,307 --> 00:00:17,901 COULSON: We've had a wolf in the herd the whole time. 7 00:00:17,976 --> 00:00:20,024 WARD: They've infiltrated the highest levels of our organization. 8 00:00:20,103 --> 00:00:21,355 BOTH: Ward! 9 00:00:21,438 --> 00:00:23,440 SIMMONS: Ward, you don't have to do this! 10 00:00:24,066 --> 00:00:25,818 SKYE: Fitz? Is he okay? 11 00:00:25,901 --> 00:00:27,153 He's alive. 12 00:00:27,236 --> 00:00:28,203 TALBOT: (OVER LOUDSPEAKER) On behalf of the 13 00:00:28,278 --> 00:00:29,325 United States Armed Forces, 14 00:00:29,404 --> 00:00:31,202 I order you to stand down. 15 00:00:31,281 --> 00:00:33,375 We're not HYDRA, we're agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 16 00:00:33,450 --> 00:00:36,795 Well right now, to the rest of the world, that's the same thing. 17 00:00:37,120 --> 00:00:39,714 Fury always said a man can accomplish anything 18 00:00:39,790 --> 00:00:41,918 when he realizes he's a part of something bigger. 19 00:00:42,376 --> 00:00:44,799 You want me to start over? Rebuild S.H.I.E.L.D.? 20 00:00:44,878 --> 00:00:45,970 MAY: What is this place? 21 00:00:46,046 --> 00:00:47,263 BILLY: I call it the Playground. 22 00:00:47,339 --> 00:00:49,592 It is an honor to meet you, sir. 23 00:00:49,675 --> 00:00:54,272 I know we don't have much, but what we have is yours, Director Coulson. 24 00:00:58,892 --> 00:01:02,066 (MAN SHOUTING IN GERMAN) 25 00:01:05,983 --> 00:01:07,860 (MUFFLED EXPLOSIONS) 26 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:18,000 Ripped By mstoll 27 00:01:21,665 --> 00:01:23,042 (SPEAKS GERMAN) 28 00:01:23,834 --> 00:01:26,633 I don't think I need to remind you that the clock is ticking. 29 00:01:26,712 --> 00:01:28,589 We are almost finished loading. 30 00:01:28,672 --> 00:01:31,175 - Herr Reinhardt, I fear Schmidt... - Oh. 31 00:01:31,258 --> 00:01:35,138 No reason left to fear the Red Skull. He's dead. 32 00:01:35,220 --> 00:01:36,642 However, his vision is not. 33 00:01:36,722 --> 00:01:39,692 The work HYDRA has done will live on. The Obelisk? 34 00:01:39,766 --> 00:01:42,770 - They're bringing it out now. - Carefully, I hope. 35 00:01:48,275 --> 00:01:49,743 HYDRA OFFICER: I don't understand. 36 00:01:49,860 --> 00:01:51,737 I thought the stockpile held only artifacts. 37 00:01:51,862 --> 00:01:55,366 Not everything we dug out of the ground was an antique, my friend. 38 00:01:56,366 --> 00:01:59,085 Some of it was quite advanced. 39 00:01:59,411 --> 00:02:01,789 - Is this the reason these men... - Hmm? 40 00:02:02,289 --> 00:02:05,884 Ja. The Red Skull said it may hold the answer. 41 00:02:06,668 --> 00:02:08,887 The answer to death itself. 42 00:02:09,212 --> 00:02:10,839 - (EXPLODING) - (GROANS) 43 00:02:18,889 --> 00:02:20,436 I'll give 'em an "A" for effort. 44 00:02:20,557 --> 00:02:22,980 Guten Tag, boys! All right, nice and calm. 45 00:02:23,060 --> 00:02:26,234 No sudden moves or we'll tie a blasting cap to your... 46 00:02:26,313 --> 00:02:27,986 Hey, Dugan, what's the German word for "nuts"? 47 00:02:28,065 --> 00:02:29,362 - I don't know, Jim. - (COCKS GUN) 48 00:02:29,441 --> 00:02:31,660 But tie a blasting cap to 'em, I bet we'll hear it. 49 00:02:31,735 --> 00:02:32,736 Put it down. 50 00:02:34,696 --> 00:02:35,948 Down. 51 00:02:37,449 --> 00:02:38,951 These assets are now under protection 52 00:02:39,034 --> 00:02:41,207 of the Strategic Scientific Reserve. 53 00:02:41,286 --> 00:02:44,085 They'll be relocated and hidden out of sight indefinitely. 54 00:02:44,164 --> 00:02:45,461 As will you. 55 00:02:45,540 --> 00:02:48,635 Cut off one head, two more shall grow in its place. 56 00:02:48,710 --> 00:02:50,678 Then I guess we'll keep cutting them off. 57 00:02:52,673 --> 00:02:54,220 Get him out of here. 58 00:02:55,175 --> 00:02:57,678 All right, boys, let's pack it up. 59 00:03:06,478 --> 00:03:08,651 Agent Carter, what the hell is all this stuff? 60 00:03:09,564 --> 00:03:11,066 - (SLAMS LID) - Dangerous. 61 00:03:11,149 --> 00:03:13,026 Right now, we need to contain everything 62 00:03:13,110 --> 00:03:14,612 and get it out of enemy territory. 63 00:03:14,695 --> 00:03:16,697 Mr. Stark plans to go through it tonight. 64 00:03:17,114 --> 00:03:18,957 And that we must never touch. 65 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:22,578 This is the last HYDRA site we know of. 66 00:03:22,661 --> 00:03:25,631 - They're finally beaten. - DUGAN: You don't sound thrilled. 67 00:03:25,706 --> 00:03:28,175 Well, these things can't simply be boxed up. 68 00:03:28,250 --> 00:03:31,299 Someone needs to establish a permanent unit during peace time. 69 00:03:31,378 --> 00:03:32,880 To keep dangerous technology contained. 70 00:03:32,963 --> 00:03:36,183 And watch over people like Stark, who are toying with it. 71 00:03:36,258 --> 00:03:39,353 Until then, all we can do is box it up, lock it up 72 00:03:39,428 --> 00:03:42,557 and dedicate ourselves to making sure it never sees the light of day. 73 00:03:51,022 --> 00:03:53,525 We've got ears on them. The package is in the open. 74 00:03:53,900 --> 00:03:56,028 Don't engage until the deal's done. 75 00:03:56,236 --> 00:03:58,238 - (GUN COCKS) - Copy that. 76 00:03:59,239 --> 00:04:01,788 - Trip, we got eyes? - Now we do. 77 00:04:01,867 --> 00:04:04,245 BROWNING: That's what I'm selling. 78 00:04:04,327 --> 00:04:06,421 I'm sure you'd like to see some credentials. 79 00:04:07,831 --> 00:04:09,378 Agent Browning, for ex-S.H.I.E.L.D., 80 00:04:09,458 --> 00:04:11,552 you seem awfully indifferent to who we are. 81 00:04:11,626 --> 00:04:13,674 What you are is the highest bidder. 82 00:04:13,754 --> 00:04:16,257 Whether you're in it for profit or for HYDRA, it doesn't concern me. 83 00:04:16,339 --> 00:04:17,556 Not anymore. 84 00:04:17,758 --> 00:04:19,305 That's what we wanna hear. 85 00:04:19,384 --> 00:04:21,603 What are they buying from him? 86 00:04:21,678 --> 00:04:24,022 Intel. Not hardware. 87 00:04:30,187 --> 00:04:33,532 The mystery I'd like to solve is, why should we be paying you so much? 88 00:04:34,107 --> 00:04:37,987 This looks like a box. Sorry, a picture of a box. 89 00:04:38,695 --> 00:04:41,289 A picture of a box you don't have. 90 00:04:43,950 --> 00:04:45,418 The government has it. 91 00:04:45,535 --> 00:04:48,254 Along with thousands of other assets they seized from S.H.I.E.L.D. 92 00:04:48,371 --> 00:04:51,124 And they don't know what to make of half of them. 93 00:04:51,208 --> 00:04:53,085 I worked in a S.H.I.E.L.D. containment facility 94 00:04:53,168 --> 00:04:55,296 that had hundreds of boxes that looked just like this. 95 00:04:55,378 --> 00:04:56,379 But this is the only one 96 00:04:56,463 --> 00:04:59,467 that has a Level 10 classified file dedicated to it. 97 00:05:02,093 --> 00:05:03,811 You're selling us a needle in a haystack. 98 00:05:03,887 --> 00:05:05,480 Finding the haystack is up to you. 99 00:05:05,555 --> 00:05:07,478 I know your reputation. I'm sure you'll be fine. 100 00:05:07,557 --> 00:05:10,060 What I don't appreciate is you changing the terms on me now. 101 00:05:10,143 --> 00:05:12,145 HARTLEY: We're asking for clarification, Browning. 102 00:05:12,270 --> 00:05:13,487 You're the one who changed the terms, 103 00:05:13,563 --> 00:05:16,066 bringing more than the two guards we agreed upon. 104 00:05:16,483 --> 00:05:18,030 I only brought two guards. 105 00:05:19,444 --> 00:05:20,696 - (GRUNTS) - (BONES CRACK) 106 00:05:33,750 --> 00:05:35,468 - (GUNSHOTS) - (GROANS) 107 00:05:37,796 --> 00:05:39,548 What the hell are you doing here? 108 00:05:39,631 --> 00:05:40,723 Who was that? 109 00:05:42,467 --> 00:05:43,639 A third party. 110 00:05:43,760 --> 00:05:46,183 - A party's what you call that? - TRIPLETT: He's gone. 111 00:05:47,222 --> 00:05:49,350 25-foot drop. 112 00:05:49,432 --> 00:05:51,605 This was supposed to be an undercover operation. 113 00:05:51,685 --> 00:05:53,653 You wanna explain why you're shadowing us? 114 00:05:53,770 --> 00:05:55,443 We were your backup. Which you needed. 115 00:05:56,523 --> 00:05:58,617 Yeah, so did he. 116 00:05:59,901 --> 00:06:02,029 - (SIREN WAILING) - (CELL PHONE BEEPS) 117 00:06:02,112 --> 00:06:03,989 Sir, mark's down. 118 00:06:04,114 --> 00:06:07,584 Third party, possibly HYDRA, and we're out in the open. 119 00:06:07,659 --> 00:06:08,785 What are our orders? 120 00:06:11,872 --> 00:06:13,465 Go dark. 121 00:06:20,505 --> 00:06:23,429 They're fugitives. They deserve to be punished. 122 00:06:23,508 --> 00:06:25,385 We witnessed the single greatest 123 00:06:25,468 --> 00:06:28,597 intelligence collapse in recorded history, George. 124 00:06:28,680 --> 00:06:32,059 We have a duty to the American people to hunt down those responsible. 125 00:06:32,142 --> 00:06:34,395 So, no, I don't sleep most nights. 126 00:06:34,477 --> 00:06:35,820 General Talbot, you said you have 127 00:06:35,896 --> 00:06:38,775 S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel and weaponry locked in a secure facility. 128 00:06:38,857 --> 00:06:41,736 So is it fair to say that S.H.I.E.L.D. and the HYDRA terrorists 129 00:06:41,818 --> 00:06:43,991 who poisoned its ranks have been defeated? 130 00:06:44,070 --> 00:06:46,493 The corrupt institution has been dismantled, yes. 131 00:06:46,573 --> 00:06:47,699 - (TIRES SQUEAL) - We cut down the tree, 132 00:06:47,782 --> 00:06:48,749 we pulled up the roots. 133 00:06:48,825 --> 00:06:51,874 But let's just say I'll rest easier when we throw it all on the bonfire. 134 00:06:51,995 --> 00:06:53,292 GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: You didn't get them all? 135 00:06:53,371 --> 00:06:54,748 HUNTER: Our black-market contacts 136 00:06:54,831 --> 00:06:56,879 were the reason the guy believed we weren't with S.H.I.E.L.D. 137 00:06:56,958 --> 00:06:58,005 SKYE: Coulson knows Hartley. 138 00:06:58,084 --> 00:07:00,007 She's the only person on your team he trusts. 139 00:07:00,086 --> 00:07:01,429 But Why'd you break Silhouette Protocol? 140 00:07:01,504 --> 00:07:02,596 - MAY: He ordered us to. - Orders. 141 00:07:02,672 --> 00:07:04,845 We can't maintain solid cover with agents tailing us. 142 00:07:04,925 --> 00:07:07,178 And we can't be sure you won't run off with the money. 143 00:07:07,260 --> 00:07:08,978 Any idea how that freak show found us, Hartley? 144 00:07:09,054 --> 00:07:11,102 - I have a theory. - Cool it. 145 00:07:11,181 --> 00:07:13,183 The man said we were the highest bidder. 146 00:07:13,266 --> 00:07:14,813 Means he sent the word out wide. 147 00:07:14,893 --> 00:07:16,065 And he paid for that mistake. 148 00:07:16,186 --> 00:07:18,109 - Yes, he did. - That's an understatement. 149 00:07:18,188 --> 00:07:20,282 AUTOMATED VOICE: Agent May, Agent Skye, 150 00:07:20,357 --> 00:07:22,280 Lance Hunter, Agent Hartley... 151 00:07:22,359 --> 00:07:23,952 Operation didn't go well, I take it? 152 00:07:24,027 --> 00:07:25,779 What gave you that idea? 153 00:07:25,862 --> 00:07:27,580 That's a shame, man. 154 00:07:27,656 --> 00:07:29,249 I was hoping that agent you were scoping out 155 00:07:29,324 --> 00:07:31,622 would have some tech we could use. 156 00:07:31,701 --> 00:07:33,874 Sorry, Mack. No new toys. 157 00:07:36,081 --> 00:07:37,503 You get anything? 158 00:07:37,582 --> 00:07:38,754 A new enemy. 159 00:07:44,089 --> 00:07:46,137 I know. I know. 160 00:07:46,216 --> 00:07:48,139 Director wants you for debrief. 161 00:07:48,218 --> 00:07:51,973 The feeling is mutual. Throw him up on the big screen. 162 00:07:52,055 --> 00:07:54,524 We'll tell him that his enemies have gone bulletproof. 163 00:07:54,599 --> 00:07:56,272 He's in his office. 164 00:07:56,559 --> 00:07:59,108 - IDAHO: (WHISTLES) Wow. - Coulson's here? 165 00:08:00,105 --> 00:08:02,073 Kind of buried the lead there, Bill. 166 00:08:02,148 --> 00:08:03,616 Just Agent May. 167 00:08:04,234 --> 00:08:05,486 Copy that. 168 00:08:11,408 --> 00:08:12,830 Really? 169 00:08:14,244 --> 00:08:16,747 Well, tell him I'd like to voice my opinion, too. 170 00:08:16,871 --> 00:08:20,375 On being kept in the dark. 'Cause I don't like being left out. 171 00:08:20,458 --> 00:08:21,835 Get used to it. 172 00:08:22,669 --> 00:08:24,091 (EXHALES) 173 00:08:24,254 --> 00:08:26,552 So, the guy was bulletproof, huh? 174 00:08:26,631 --> 00:08:28,008 That's sweet. 175 00:08:28,091 --> 00:08:29,638 What, like, protective clothing or... 176 00:08:29,759 --> 00:08:31,978 Maybe. We found these metal shards. 177 00:08:32,095 --> 00:08:33,938 They broke off with the bullet hits. 178 00:08:34,097 --> 00:08:35,098 (METAL RATTLES) 179 00:08:35,181 --> 00:08:37,229 I'm gonna take it to the lab. 180 00:08:37,308 --> 00:08:38,605 I'll let Coulson know. 181 00:08:38,685 --> 00:08:41,780 It'll be good to see him. If I see him. 182 00:08:42,605 --> 00:08:44,448 He's a busy man. 183 00:08:47,610 --> 00:08:49,112 COULSON: Sorry, that's all I can give you. 184 00:08:49,529 --> 00:08:52,703 Try to move up with your head down. And, hey, 185 00:08:52,782 --> 00:08:54,500 only use the dead drop from now on. 186 00:08:54,576 --> 00:08:57,204 There aren't enough pay phones left in this country. 187 00:08:58,163 --> 00:08:59,210 Hi. 188 00:08:59,998 --> 00:09:03,423 You're the man in charge, but I'm in charge of you, remember? 189 00:09:03,501 --> 00:09:04,627 I had two rules. 190 00:09:04,711 --> 00:09:06,304 Avoid field operations... 191 00:09:06,379 --> 00:09:09,804 And check in with me every few days. It's been two weeks. 192 00:09:09,883 --> 00:09:11,977 And I'm flying back out tonight. 193 00:09:12,052 --> 00:09:15,477 I have to focus on recruitment. It's starting to wear me down. 194 00:09:15,555 --> 00:09:17,978 - The hours? - The numbers. 195 00:09:18,391 --> 00:09:21,315 Between the traitors, military detainees, 196 00:09:21,394 --> 00:09:23,943 and the sellouts in the private sector, 197 00:09:24,022 --> 00:09:26,116 the people who could possibly be considered loyal to S.H.I.E.L.D. 198 00:09:26,191 --> 00:09:27,909 is not impressive. 199 00:09:27,984 --> 00:09:30,908 And they're scattered all over the damn globe. 200 00:09:30,987 --> 00:09:32,830 Well, you have no choice but to meet them face to face. 201 00:09:32,906 --> 00:09:35,659 - Get a read on them. - I know. And I prefer it. 202 00:09:35,742 --> 00:09:37,540 But flying economy blows. 203 00:09:38,703 --> 00:09:39,829 (COULSON SIGHS) 204 00:09:40,997 --> 00:09:42,999 Any progress on the cloaking equipment? 205 00:09:43,083 --> 00:09:44,175 Like I can tell. 206 00:09:44,250 --> 00:09:46,548 Well, we need it now. Badly. 207 00:09:46,669 --> 00:09:48,467 Our plane's been gathering dust for months, 208 00:09:48,546 --> 00:09:50,298 but I still can't risk a takeoff 209 00:09:50,381 --> 00:09:52,429 with this guy trying to throw us on a bonfire, 210 00:09:52,509 --> 00:09:54,386 so flying coach it is. 211 00:09:54,469 --> 00:09:56,938 Though I did score an exit row on the way back from London. 212 00:09:57,013 --> 00:09:59,516 - And what was in London? - Allies. 213 00:10:00,350 --> 00:10:02,444 Ready to be activated if necessary. 214 00:10:02,519 --> 00:10:03,691 It's a decent start, 215 00:10:03,770 --> 00:10:05,943 but it's gonna be slow-going without more resources. 216 00:10:06,022 --> 00:10:07,774 Bad news on that front. 217 00:10:07,857 --> 00:10:09,951 We were hoping Agent Browning would be a friend, 218 00:10:10,026 --> 00:10:12,825 and if not at least sell us tech. Negative on both. 219 00:10:12,904 --> 00:10:16,704 - The assassin. HYDRA? - Likely. Possibly Gifted. 220 00:10:16,783 --> 00:10:19,286 Killed Browning. He wanted the intel. 221 00:10:19,369 --> 00:10:20,586 Another 084, I guess. 222 00:10:21,371 --> 00:10:22,918 What's your assessment of Hartley's people? 223 00:10:22,997 --> 00:10:24,044 You know what I think. 224 00:10:24,124 --> 00:10:25,376 They're mercenaries, here for the money. 225 00:10:25,458 --> 00:10:27,426 But what's your assessment? 226 00:10:27,544 --> 00:10:29,012 They're good mercenaries. 227 00:10:29,087 --> 00:10:31,590 Well, Hartley spent a lot of years undercover. 228 00:10:31,714 --> 00:10:34,058 Those are the kind of friends you make. If she trusts them... 229 00:10:37,220 --> 00:10:41,145 - What? - "SSR." I just read about this. 230 00:10:41,224 --> 00:10:44,319 - It's not in any of the history books. - No. 231 00:10:44,394 --> 00:10:45,771 It's in Fury's Toolbox. 232 00:10:47,647 --> 00:10:48,899 Koenig, cancel my flights. 233 00:10:50,150 --> 00:10:51,322 What did it say about this? 234 00:10:51,401 --> 00:10:53,779 An 084 could be anything. That much we've learned. 235 00:10:53,903 --> 00:10:56,452 It's not just an 084. It's the first. 236 00:10:57,240 --> 00:11:00,744 And all Fury knew about was the trail of bodies that follows it. 237 00:11:00,827 --> 00:11:02,545 Talbot's saying he's beaten both sides, 238 00:11:02,620 --> 00:11:04,668 but we're just hiding underground. 239 00:11:05,415 --> 00:11:09,261 If HYDRA gets their hands on this, they may not have to. 240 00:11:17,886 --> 00:11:19,229 (BEEPING) 241 00:11:20,430 --> 00:11:22,228 - Hail HYDRA. - Yeah. 242 00:11:22,307 --> 00:11:25,060 - Is the package secure? - Uploading now. 243 00:11:25,143 --> 00:11:28,317 He expected a positive result, and sent a gift along as a reward. 244 00:11:28,438 --> 00:11:30,406 For this assignment and the next. 245 00:11:30,732 --> 00:11:31,949 (BEEPING) 246 00:11:41,117 --> 00:11:43,119 - A diamond? - Musgravite. 247 00:11:43,244 --> 00:11:44,962 From the caves of Madagascar. 248 00:11:45,079 --> 00:11:46,922 One of the rarest gemstones in the world. 249 00:11:46,998 --> 00:11:50,548 He believes you'll find its structure quite pleasurable. 250 00:11:50,627 --> 00:11:51,753 Was he right? 251 00:11:53,755 --> 00:11:55,052 (SIGHS) 252 00:11:57,133 --> 00:11:59,431 He's always right. 253 00:12:05,808 --> 00:12:08,652 Whatever. It's better than that crap you cooked up in Budapest. 254 00:12:08,770 --> 00:12:10,738 I didn't have much to work with. It was farm-to-table. 255 00:12:10,813 --> 00:12:12,736 - It broke my tooth. - That's 'cause you're English. 256 00:12:12,815 --> 00:12:14,567 Hartley, Hunter, Idaho. 257 00:12:14,901 --> 00:12:16,903 - What's the word? - In his office. 258 00:12:16,986 --> 00:12:20,490 - Director requests an audience. - No, the man doesn't do requests. 259 00:12:20,615 --> 00:12:22,162 And listen, when we get in there, no matter what you do, 260 00:12:22,242 --> 00:12:23,915 don't look him in the eye. 261 00:12:23,993 --> 00:12:25,245 Really? 262 00:12:25,328 --> 00:12:26,705 Nah, he's all right. 263 00:12:27,538 --> 00:12:30,963 HARTLEY: But you should both focus on not saying anything overly stupid. 264 00:12:31,042 --> 00:12:33,670 IDAHO: Yes, ma'am. HUNTER: I'm not making any promises. 265 00:12:34,671 --> 00:12:37,345 (SIGHS) You took the material to the lab'? That's the top priority now. 266 00:12:37,465 --> 00:12:40,014 Yeah. But I don't know what it'll get us. 267 00:12:40,969 --> 00:12:43,518 How's the mood in there today? 268 00:12:43,638 --> 00:12:45,686 It's as good as can be expected. 269 00:12:48,768 --> 00:12:51,271 Fitz. Now would be the time 270 00:12:51,354 --> 00:12:54,358 I'd have you test the resonant frequencies of the metal. 271 00:12:54,440 --> 00:12:57,694 So that I could determine what properties we're dealing with. 272 00:13:00,571 --> 00:13:01,697 Fitz? 273 00:13:04,367 --> 00:13:06,040 Fitz, can you even hear me? 274 00:13:06,995 --> 00:13:08,212 (SIGHING) 275 00:13:08,746 --> 00:13:10,544 Yes, Simmons, I can hear you. 276 00:13:10,665 --> 00:13:13,043 I'm trying to hear the bloody resonant frequency 277 00:13:13,126 --> 00:13:15,379 you keep going on about, but all I can hear is you! 278 00:13:15,461 --> 00:13:18,135 Calm down. I'm only asking. You haven't been able to isolate... 279 00:13:18,214 --> 00:13:21,058 No, I haven't been able to isolate the... 280 00:13:21,301 --> 00:13:22,723 (STAMMERS) 281 00:13:22,802 --> 00:13:24,145 (SNAPS FINGERS) 282 00:13:24,345 --> 00:13:25,892 - Rate of oscillation? - Yes. 283 00:13:26,014 --> 00:13:27,106 I was just about to say that, actually. 284 00:13:27,181 --> 00:13:29,400 And no, I haven't, because it keeps... 285 00:13:29,559 --> 00:13:30,731 Um... 286 00:13:31,311 --> 00:13:32,984 (SIGHING) 287 00:13:33,271 --> 00:13:34,739 What's the word again? Give me the word. 288 00:13:34,856 --> 00:13:37,780 - Fluctuating. - Yes. Good. Fine. Thanks, go away. 289 00:13:40,278 --> 00:13:41,575 (PEN CLICKS) 290 00:13:42,405 --> 00:13:45,079 - Have you taken your medication? - Yes. 291 00:13:45,825 --> 00:13:46,826 Hmm. 292 00:13:46,909 --> 00:13:50,459 Don't. Don't. Please don't touch anything. 293 00:13:50,580 --> 00:13:53,049 That's the cloaking technology for the plane! How's it coming? 294 00:13:53,124 --> 00:13:55,422 Good. Slower than I'd like. 295 00:13:55,543 --> 00:13:57,887 I've hit a few bumps, but it's... I'm close. 296 00:13:57,962 --> 00:14:01,341 - And I don't need you mucking it up. - Fitz, I'm trying to help. 297 00:14:01,424 --> 00:14:02,801 I know. I know. 298 00:14:02,925 --> 00:14:05,553 But I also know how important cloaking is, okay? 299 00:14:05,636 --> 00:14:07,855 So I just need everybody to be... 300 00:14:07,930 --> 00:14:09,022 Everybody to... 301 00:14:09,098 --> 00:14:11,396 I just need everybody to be... 302 00:14:12,018 --> 00:14:13,315 - Patient. - Um... Yes! 303 00:14:13,394 --> 00:14:14,691 (THUDS) 304 00:14:20,485 --> 00:14:23,238 You need to be patient with yourself, Fitz. 305 00:14:24,447 --> 00:14:26,120 You're almost there. 306 00:14:27,742 --> 00:14:28,834 Yeah. 307 00:14:31,120 --> 00:14:32,747 Yeah, I'm almost there. 308 00:14:35,958 --> 00:14:37,551 Any update on the metal we found? 309 00:14:37,627 --> 00:14:41,302 Yeah. Yep. Yep, um, no. Actually, no. 310 00:14:41,381 --> 00:14:44,510 I'm just having a bit of trouble identifying the... 311 00:14:45,968 --> 00:14:49,393 I'm having a bit of trouble identifying the material. 312 00:14:49,472 --> 00:14:50,894 - Okay. - FITZ: Yeah. 313 00:14:50,973 --> 00:14:53,067 So this is the same lead that we use in our bullets, 314 00:14:53,142 --> 00:14:55,611 but there's... 315 00:14:55,686 --> 00:14:59,486 There's something bleeding... Uh... 316 00:15:00,566 --> 00:15:03,115 Uh, okay, that's... Are you... Can you see that? 317 00:15:03,194 --> 00:15:05,913 - Looks like flesh. - Yeah, I see it. It's blood. 318 00:15:05,988 --> 00:15:09,868 (SIGHING HEAVILY) Good. I mean, that's... 319 00:15:09,992 --> 00:15:11,118 What? That's weird. 320 00:15:11,202 --> 00:15:12,920 Can you figure out whose blood? 321 00:15:12,995 --> 00:15:15,339 - That shouldn't be too hard. - That shouldn't be too hard. 322 00:15:16,165 --> 00:15:18,042 I'll stay and help anyway. 323 00:15:20,002 --> 00:15:21,549 COULSON: So the man had powers? 324 00:15:21,671 --> 00:15:24,641 We emptied our mags at the guy. Might as well have been blowing kisses. 325 00:15:24,715 --> 00:15:26,843 - Never seen anything like it. - HUNTER: Oh, I have. 326 00:15:26,968 --> 00:15:29,687 And usually these encounters come with better financial compensation. 327 00:15:29,804 --> 00:15:31,147 - Hunter. - What? 328 00:15:31,222 --> 00:15:32,724 Don't be yourself right now. 329 00:15:32,807 --> 00:15:33,933 You like me like this. 330 00:15:34,475 --> 00:15:37,228 Look, you both have your S.H.I.E.L.D. traditions and all that nonsense. 331 00:15:37,311 --> 00:15:39,860 And personal reasons for being dedicated to the cause, 332 00:15:39,939 --> 00:15:42,362 but you've known me a long time, Izzy. 333 00:15:42,442 --> 00:15:44,695 And what gets me out of bed in the morning. 334 00:15:44,777 --> 00:15:46,620 He's not a big-picture kind of guy. 335 00:15:46,696 --> 00:15:47,868 You sound like my ex-wife. 336 00:15:48,030 --> 00:15:50,328 - You should've listened to her, too. - (SCOFFS) 337 00:15:52,160 --> 00:15:53,207 DNA match. 338 00:15:53,911 --> 00:15:55,879 COULSON: Carl Creel. He was on the Index. 339 00:15:55,997 --> 00:15:58,170 More importantly, crossed off the Index. 340 00:15:58,249 --> 00:15:59,466 S.H.I.E.L.D. protocol. 341 00:15:59,542 --> 00:16:02,216 Sometimes hostile Gifted individuals are put down. 342 00:16:02,336 --> 00:16:03,838 Well, they didn't do a great job here. 343 00:16:03,921 --> 00:16:06,765 They didn't try. Check who's the supervising agent. 344 00:16:07,216 --> 00:16:08,559 Agent John Garrett. 345 00:16:08,676 --> 00:16:11,395 They must have faked creeps termination, recruited him. 346 00:16:11,512 --> 00:16:13,264 Well, now we know he's HYDRA. 347 00:16:13,389 --> 00:16:17,189 John Garrett. Isn't that your mate who, you know, went to the dark side? 348 00:16:17,268 --> 00:16:20,363 Oh, yeah. And then he went nuts. 349 00:16:26,736 --> 00:16:28,955 TRIPLETT: It's a little bit strange. 350 00:16:29,071 --> 00:16:32,575 - I mean, they're exactly the same. - (SIGHS) 351 00:16:32,909 --> 00:16:35,583 You really think they were just twins? Come on. 352 00:16:35,703 --> 00:16:37,546 I have heard all your theories, Trip. 353 00:16:37,622 --> 00:16:39,499 And Koenig's always mentioning other brothers. 354 00:16:39,582 --> 00:16:41,129 Every day, another brother. 355 00:16:41,250 --> 00:16:43,548 If he brings up one more brother, I don't know what I'm gonna do. 356 00:16:43,628 --> 00:16:45,801 Coulson said we can trust him. 357 00:16:45,922 --> 00:16:48,801 There's something fishy going on there, man. 358 00:16:50,927 --> 00:16:53,771 You'll go crazy staring at this crap. What is it again? 359 00:16:53,888 --> 00:16:57,734 Not sure. Something Garrett was messing with. 360 00:16:57,808 --> 00:16:59,526 Coulson put me on it a month ago. 361 00:16:59,602 --> 00:17:01,900 Searching Deep Web contacts, even Rising Tide, 362 00:17:01,979 --> 00:17:04,732 looking for a match. I've got nothing. 363 00:17:05,650 --> 00:17:09,120 There he is. (CHUCKLES) Happy to see you, sir. 364 00:17:09,779 --> 00:17:11,781 Agent Triplett. Skye. 365 00:17:11,906 --> 00:17:12,953 Sir. 366 00:17:13,741 --> 00:17:16,494 - Can you give us a moment? - Watch this. 367 00:17:18,621 --> 00:17:22,592 What, no hugs? He was really looking forward to it. 368 00:17:22,667 --> 00:17:24,169 I've crosschecked the writing from the lab 369 00:17:24,252 --> 00:17:25,674 with the new images you've given me. 370 00:17:25,753 --> 00:17:27,881 Mostly the same. But the code breakers haven't found anything... 371 00:17:27,964 --> 00:17:29,637 That's not why I'm here. 372 00:17:29,757 --> 00:17:32,385 The bulletproof assassin you encountered on the sting? 373 00:17:32,468 --> 00:17:34,141 We know who he is. 374 00:17:40,142 --> 00:17:41,815 You want me to go down there, don't you? 375 00:17:41,936 --> 00:17:43,483 You're the only one who can. 376 00:17:44,480 --> 00:17:48,280 Is this really what it takes for you and I to get a one-on-one these days? 377 00:17:49,151 --> 00:17:50,152 Why now? 378 00:17:50,278 --> 00:17:52,997 Because the technology in play warrants it. 379 00:17:55,616 --> 00:17:56,993 And do I have a say in this? 380 00:17:58,536 --> 00:17:59,753 (SIGHS) 381 00:18:01,205 --> 00:18:02,457 Copy that. 382 00:18:04,750 --> 00:18:07,549 There's an inertial confinement laser barrier down there, 383 00:18:07,628 --> 00:18:08,880 which is cool. 384 00:18:09,005 --> 00:18:14,182 Now, this button turns it soundproof, this button makes it opaque. 385 00:18:18,681 --> 00:18:21,025 Just tell me there isn't an off button I can accidentally hit. 386 00:18:21,142 --> 00:18:23,236 You'll be safe. I promise. 387 00:18:29,108 --> 00:18:30,485 (DOOR BEEPS) 388 00:18:35,948 --> 00:18:37,541 (ENERGY HUMS) 389 00:18:48,336 --> 00:18:51,055 Aren't you a sight for sore eyes. 390 00:18:54,675 --> 00:18:58,521 I told Coulson weeks ago that I was willing to speak to you. 391 00:18:58,596 --> 00:19:00,348 To give you intelligence. 392 00:19:01,390 --> 00:19:04,269 Why now? Something bad happen? 393 00:19:04,393 --> 00:19:09,024 Carl Creel. Garrett reported him dead, turns out he's alive. 394 00:19:09,106 --> 00:19:11,359 Do you have any information on that? 395 00:19:11,901 --> 00:19:13,528 How have you been? 396 00:19:15,071 --> 00:19:16,914 The name sounds familiar. 397 00:19:17,657 --> 00:19:19,375 Do you have a picture? 398 00:19:21,577 --> 00:19:23,329 (TABLET BEEPS) 399 00:19:32,922 --> 00:19:34,549 (ENERGY CRACKLING) 400 00:19:43,766 --> 00:19:45,768 Coulson didn't tell you? 401 00:19:47,103 --> 00:19:49,982 I went through a rough stretch. 402 00:19:53,442 --> 00:19:57,117 The first pair of pants they gave me had a button on the back. 403 00:19:58,155 --> 00:19:59,372 They took that away, 404 00:19:59,448 --> 00:20:03,669 but you fold a piece of paper just right, it gets sharp. 405 00:20:05,830 --> 00:20:09,505 And when they took that away, I started running at the walls. 406 00:20:09,667 --> 00:20:12,637 - You should've run faster. - I'm through all that. 407 00:20:13,963 --> 00:20:18,059 When I came out of sedation, I was clear-headed. Accepting. 408 00:20:18,134 --> 00:20:22,105 Of who I am, what I've done, and why. 409 00:20:24,014 --> 00:20:25,357 MAY: You sure about this? 410 00:20:25,474 --> 00:20:27,977 Giving Ward exactly what he wants? 411 00:20:28,144 --> 00:20:30,988 Of course he said he'd only talk to Skye. 412 00:20:31,105 --> 00:20:32,982 He wants to fill her head with lies. 413 00:20:33,107 --> 00:20:34,700 He hasn't lied yet. 414 00:20:34,817 --> 00:20:36,490 Now, your arms tell a different story. 415 00:20:37,445 --> 00:20:38,788 I see May's training you. 416 00:20:38,863 --> 00:20:41,207 She's got you favoring your left side first 'cause you're right-handed. 417 00:20:41,282 --> 00:20:43,000 - That's smart. - SKYE: I'm gonna say this once. 418 00:20:43,617 --> 00:20:46,621 I'm not gonna believe a word that comes out of your mouth, 419 00:20:46,704 --> 00:20:48,377 but if a single word is about anything 420 00:20:48,456 --> 00:20:52,802 other than the question that I'm asking, I walk. 421 00:20:54,003 --> 00:20:55,175 Okay. 422 00:20:58,549 --> 00:21:02,179 Creel was a boxer. Nicknamed "The Crusher." 423 00:21:02,261 --> 00:21:04,059 Turns out any opponent has a glass jaw 424 00:21:04,138 --> 00:21:06,937 when you have steel fists under your gloves. 425 00:21:07,016 --> 00:21:09,269 Garrett thought he'd be an asset. 426 00:21:09,351 --> 00:21:12,821 Now, once Creel touches a substance, he can absorb it, 427 00:21:12,897 --> 00:21:15,616 and somehow consciously transform 428 00:21:15,691 --> 00:21:18,991 the molecules of his body into that substance. 429 00:21:19,069 --> 00:21:23,996 He wouldn't tell us how. But he enjoys the way it feels. 430 00:21:24,909 --> 00:21:27,332 Almost as much as he enjoys killing. 431 00:21:27,411 --> 00:21:29,709 You two must've gotten along great. 432 00:21:31,040 --> 00:21:32,713 Well, this was fun but pointless. 433 00:21:32,833 --> 00:21:34,005 We've already figured that stuff out. 434 00:21:34,084 --> 00:21:35,131 So if you don't know where to find him... 435 00:21:35,211 --> 00:21:36,713 Wait. 436 00:21:39,381 --> 00:21:41,429 When HYDRA was communicating with S.H.I.E.L.D., 437 00:21:41,550 --> 00:21:43,552 we'd use white noise in the gaps between 438 00:21:43,636 --> 00:21:47,231 S.H.I.E.L.D.'s quantum key distribution channels to hide messages. 439 00:21:47,765 --> 00:21:51,861 And S.H.I.E.L.D. might be gone, but not those frequencies. 440 00:21:51,936 --> 00:21:56,282 If HYDRA is giving commands to Creel, that'll be how. 441 00:21:56,357 --> 00:21:58,325 SKYE: We'll see. WARD: It's true. 442 00:21:58,400 --> 00:22:02,075 And so will be every word I say to you for the rest of my life. 443 00:22:02,196 --> 00:22:04,415 I'm not asking for forgiveness. 444 00:22:05,741 --> 00:22:08,244 I just wanna help you. 445 00:22:08,327 --> 00:22:10,796 And when that information proves true, I hope you'll come back. 446 00:22:12,248 --> 00:22:13,841 There is so much I wanna tell you about... 447 00:22:13,916 --> 00:22:15,634 (TABLET BEEPS) 448 00:22:16,585 --> 00:22:18,087 (SIGHS) 449 00:22:18,712 --> 00:22:19,929 ...your father. 450 00:22:21,257 --> 00:22:23,225 (BEEPING) 451 00:22:28,180 --> 00:22:29,181 (BEEPS) 452 00:22:29,265 --> 00:22:31,518 Believe it or not, there's a directive going out 453 00:22:31,600 --> 00:22:33,819 over those channels right now. 454 00:22:33,894 --> 00:22:37,114 Now, I can ping an echo request, see if there's other receivers out there, 455 00:22:37,231 --> 00:22:39,609 how many HYDRA agents can communicate this way. 456 00:22:39,733 --> 00:22:40,950 So he's telling the truth. 457 00:22:42,194 --> 00:22:45,448 It looks like it. Thank you. 458 00:22:45,531 --> 00:22:48,125 I guess that visit was the first of many, huh? 459 00:22:48,200 --> 00:22:50,669 We kept Ward here for this reason and it's paying off. 460 00:22:50,870 --> 00:22:52,964 (SIGHS) What is his deal? 461 00:22:53,038 --> 00:22:55,712 I really don't know. But it doesn't matter. 462 00:22:55,791 --> 00:22:58,795 As long as he's giving us an inside look at HYDRA'S operations. 463 00:22:58,878 --> 00:23:00,801 BILLY: Yeah, guys, about that... 464 00:23:01,755 --> 00:23:03,598 (MONITOR BEEPING) 465 00:23:03,716 --> 00:23:06,640 MAY: You called it. Talbot hasn't crushed HYDRA. 466 00:23:06,719 --> 00:23:09,313 Just sent them slithering back to the shadows. 467 00:23:09,388 --> 00:23:11,140 I hate being right. 468 00:23:15,060 --> 00:23:17,062 - The Navy? - (CHUCKLES) 469 00:23:17,146 --> 00:23:19,240 You said that? You must be kidding me. 470 00:23:19,315 --> 00:23:20,942 Said he likes boats. 471 00:23:21,150 --> 00:23:23,323 He likes messing with his old man. That's what it is. 472 00:23:23,402 --> 00:23:24,745 Don't go far. 473 00:23:26,155 --> 00:23:27,577 Excuse me. 474 00:23:29,158 --> 00:23:30,580 - The Navy. - Yep. 475 00:23:30,659 --> 00:23:32,332 I'll tell you what, I'll have something to say about that. 476 00:23:32,411 --> 00:23:34,413 Sweetheart, he's 11. 477 00:23:34,496 --> 00:23:36,214 I'm sure you'll wear him down soon enough. 478 00:23:36,290 --> 00:23:38,509 - (CELL PHONE RINGING) - (CHUCKLES) 479 00:23:39,168 --> 00:23:40,260 - Glenn. - Yeah. 480 00:23:41,003 --> 00:23:43,847 - Your phone's ringing. - That's not my... 481 00:23:44,673 --> 00:23:46,346 (CONTINUES RINGING) 482 00:23:47,092 --> 00:23:49,436 Take George, get to the car. Now. 483 00:23:49,511 --> 00:23:50,603 - What? - Now! 484 00:23:50,679 --> 00:23:52,147 Okay. All right. 485 00:23:53,349 --> 00:23:54,350 Who is this? 486 00:23:54,433 --> 00:23:55,776 COULSON: General Talbot, you're in danger. 487 00:23:55,851 --> 00:23:58,195 We're here to ensure your safety. Please listen carefully. 488 00:23:58,312 --> 00:23:59,939 Agent Coulson, is this you? 489 00:24:00,022 --> 00:24:02,116 Show yourself so we can talk about it. 490 00:24:02,191 --> 00:24:04,785 There's no time. We're here to protect you. Listen to me. 491 00:24:04,860 --> 00:24:07,784 No, you listen to me. I have my own protection. 492 00:24:07,863 --> 00:24:09,661 And a cell for you at Gitmo. 493 00:24:13,160 --> 00:24:14,707 - (CELL PHONE BEEPS) - This is Talbot. 494 00:24:14,787 --> 00:24:17,791 I need reinforcements at my location. Now! 495 00:24:17,873 --> 00:24:18,999 MAY: Watch your six! 496 00:24:19,541 --> 00:24:20,793 (BOTH GRUNTING) 497 00:24:23,045 --> 00:24:24,046 (GRUNTS) 498 00:24:24,505 --> 00:24:25,552 (TIRES SCREECH) 499 00:24:26,924 --> 00:24:28,767 (CROWD SCREAMING) 500 00:24:32,012 --> 00:24:33,935 (GRUNTING) 501 00:24:46,610 --> 00:24:47,782 (GRUNTS) 502 00:24:51,365 --> 00:24:52,787 (GROANING) 503 00:24:58,539 --> 00:25:00,587 Secure that bastard! 504 00:25:00,708 --> 00:25:02,176 - Move, move, move! - Yes, sir. 505 00:25:02,251 --> 00:25:04,219 HARTLEY: General, let's get you to cover, sir. 506 00:25:09,174 --> 00:25:11,268 SOLDIER: Right there. Go, go. 507 00:25:11,343 --> 00:25:14,563 SOLDIER 2: General, we should get you somewhere safe. 508 00:25:15,055 --> 00:25:16,181 General? 509 00:25:20,686 --> 00:25:21,778 Hi again. 510 00:25:22,229 --> 00:25:24,448 (SIGHS) Son of a bitch. 511 00:25:24,606 --> 00:25:25,823 (TIRES SCREECHING) 512 00:25:48,964 --> 00:25:51,217 Are these straps really necessary? 513 00:25:51,300 --> 00:25:53,394 COULSON: You tell me. 514 00:25:53,469 --> 00:25:56,143 I guess, to ensure your safety. 515 00:25:57,931 --> 00:26:01,561 I'm hoping we can work together. Be buddies, like we used to be. 516 00:26:01,810 --> 00:26:02,811 "Buddies"? 517 00:26:03,187 --> 00:26:06,942 Last time we saw each other, you assaulted me and my team. 518 00:26:07,024 --> 00:26:10,073 So I could go stop a killer. Which I did. 519 00:26:10,152 --> 00:26:12,780 Whereas you discovered that secret base, 520 00:26:13,322 --> 00:26:16,917 got a big promotion, Brigadier General Talbot. 521 00:26:16,992 --> 00:26:19,336 Sounds like a pair of best buds to me. 522 00:26:21,747 --> 00:26:24,091 I gotta say. 523 00:26:24,166 --> 00:26:26,260 I respect you. 524 00:26:26,335 --> 00:26:28,633 You managed to evade us for an entire winter. 525 00:26:29,171 --> 00:26:33,893 And I respect you for making it so damn hard. I'm exhausted. 526 00:26:34,009 --> 00:26:35,682 (CHUCKLES) I'll bet. 527 00:26:35,761 --> 00:26:38,435 But I wanna make your job easier. 528 00:26:38,514 --> 00:26:40,858 Chasing us is a waste of resources, General. 529 00:26:40,974 --> 00:26:44,274 We're the good guys, and we can help you catch the bad guys. 530 00:26:44,353 --> 00:26:46,697 Kidnapping me and tying me up in your honeycomb kill room 531 00:26:46,772 --> 00:26:47,944 is not helping your case. 532 00:26:48,023 --> 00:26:50,902 - Do you think I'm an idiot? - Oh, no. You're the real deal. 533 00:26:51,527 --> 00:26:52,870 But you're surrounded by people 534 00:26:52,986 --> 00:26:55,455 who constantly underestimate the threat they're up against. 535 00:26:55,531 --> 00:26:58,125 Me and my people swore an oath we don't intend to break. 536 00:26:58,200 --> 00:27:01,795 To protect the innocent. To watch out for people. 537 00:27:01,870 --> 00:27:03,292 People like your son. 538 00:27:03,372 --> 00:27:06,296 How dare you bring my family into this? 539 00:27:06,375 --> 00:27:09,595 We save lives. Including yours. Whether you like it or not. 540 00:27:12,548 --> 00:27:16,394 That was smooth. Riled him up, got him to grab the arm rest. 541 00:27:16,510 --> 00:27:20,640 And now, active fingerprint analysis, 89%. 542 00:27:20,722 --> 00:27:22,895 COULSON: We were there for your protection. 543 00:27:23,016 --> 00:27:25,394 Everyone's safe, no one got hurt. 544 00:27:25,519 --> 00:27:29,399 Look at Koenig, running analysis. 545 00:27:29,523 --> 00:27:31,651 Looks like we've got a new golden boy. 546 00:27:31,733 --> 00:27:34,236 New? As opposed to the original? 547 00:27:34,361 --> 00:27:38,036 Yes. Me. And I've been sidelined. 548 00:27:39,324 --> 00:27:41,076 No. 549 00:27:41,160 --> 00:27:42,753 Well, I mean, maybe, 550 00:27:42,870 --> 00:27:46,500 but in the way that a player is sidelined due to injury in a football match. 551 00:27:46,582 --> 00:27:49,506 Football or American football? 552 00:27:49,585 --> 00:27:51,428 'Cause a head trauma joke right now, Simmons, 553 00:27:51,545 --> 00:27:54,173 that's in severely poor taste. Even for you. 554 00:27:54,256 --> 00:27:55,553 (SIGHS) 555 00:27:56,091 --> 00:27:58,765 And I see the way they look at me. 556 00:27:58,844 --> 00:28:02,098 Especially when they keep on asking about the... 557 00:28:02,431 --> 00:28:03,478 (SNAPS FINGERS) 558 00:28:03,557 --> 00:28:04,604 - Cloaking. - Yeah. 559 00:28:04,683 --> 00:28:06,856 No, they're just anxious about it. They know you're nearly done. 560 00:28:06,935 --> 00:28:08,903 Yeah, well, I may not seem like the genius I used to be, 561 00:28:08,979 --> 00:28:10,447 but I still have ideas. 562 00:28:10,522 --> 00:28:12,274 - Yeah. - I'm just having a hard time... 563 00:28:15,110 --> 00:28:18,034 - I'm just having... (SNAPS FINGERS) - Expressing them. 564 00:28:18,113 --> 00:28:22,289 Yeah. And that doesn't mean that they have to treat me like... 565 00:28:26,079 --> 00:28:27,626 Like what, Fitz? 566 00:28:28,874 --> 00:28:31,218 Treat me like I'm gonna break. 567 00:28:32,920 --> 00:28:34,718 It's distracting. 568 00:28:34,796 --> 00:28:39,051 And, you know, talking to you is the only time I feel clear and calm. 569 00:28:40,969 --> 00:28:42,812 Like I might actually get better. 570 00:28:44,431 --> 00:28:47,230 You are getting better. Every day. 571 00:28:47,309 --> 00:28:51,564 I see it. They see it. And soon you'll see it yourself. 572 00:28:52,731 --> 00:28:53,778 Yeah. 573 00:28:58,278 --> 00:29:00,246 You know, they really should be analyzing speech patterns 574 00:29:00,322 --> 00:29:01,915 and tracking voice... 575 00:29:01,990 --> 00:29:03,492 - SIMMONS: Voice biometrics. - Biometrics. 576 00:29:03,575 --> 00:29:06,078 Yes, Fitz, I think they are. 577 00:29:06,745 --> 00:29:08,998 Coulson, I don't think we see eye-to-eye on this. 578 00:29:09,289 --> 00:29:13,419 My team was up to the task when they took that freak into custody. 579 00:29:13,502 --> 00:29:16,346 Before you took me. They have him on lockdown. 580 00:29:16,421 --> 00:29:18,139 - That's the problem. - How's that a problem? 581 00:29:18,215 --> 00:29:21,594 You've said in your numerous public appearances that you have a facility 582 00:29:21,677 --> 00:29:23,930 where you're storing the technology and prisoners 583 00:29:24,012 --> 00:29:25,514 captured in the S.H.I.E.L.D. raids, yes? 584 00:29:25,597 --> 00:29:28,271 Yeah. I'm flattered you keep up with my press. What's your point? 585 00:29:28,350 --> 00:29:30,728 Creel's after a deadly weapon stored in that facility. 586 00:29:30,852 --> 00:29:32,695 Here's some more press. 587 00:29:32,771 --> 00:29:36,366 He targeted your family to force you to give up the location of that facility. 588 00:29:36,483 --> 00:29:38,156 But now he doesn't have to. 589 00:29:38,235 --> 00:29:40,954 Your people just took a man they have no idea how to contain 590 00:29:41,029 --> 00:29:43,123 to the one place he wants to be. 591 00:29:43,198 --> 00:29:45,417 Now I need your help to stop him. 592 00:29:47,369 --> 00:29:48,586 I'll make you a deal. 593 00:29:49,621 --> 00:29:52,966 You let me out of here and I promise not to kill you. 594 00:29:53,041 --> 00:29:57,512 But there is no way on God's green earth I am ever gonna help you. 595 00:29:58,213 --> 00:29:59,214 (SIGHS) 596 00:29:59,298 --> 00:30:00,299 Well, 597 00:30:02,634 --> 00:30:04,432 you might. 598 00:30:07,055 --> 00:30:08,272 (GASPS) 599 00:30:09,391 --> 00:30:10,893 Son of a bitch! 600 00:30:10,976 --> 00:30:12,353 (CELL PHONE BEEPS) 601 00:30:12,728 --> 00:30:14,480 This is Brigadier General Glenn Talbot. 602 00:30:14,563 --> 00:30:18,318 Access code Delta-3-6-5-Sierra-Victor-Niner. 603 00:30:18,400 --> 00:30:20,823 I want double detail on that prisoner. 604 00:30:20,902 --> 00:30:23,155 I want the walls crawling with semi-autos 605 00:30:23,238 --> 00:30:25,661 and a vehicle at my location now! 606 00:30:25,741 --> 00:30:28,745 Absolutely, sir. We'll get right on that. 607 00:30:29,578 --> 00:30:31,876 (SOFTLY) Victor-Niner. Niner. 608 00:30:32,831 --> 00:30:35,835 Okay. All right. You just hold tight, General. 609 00:30:36,418 --> 00:30:37,510 (BEEPS) 610 00:30:37,586 --> 00:30:41,432 Okay, we, uh, traced the number to a spot near the Pentagon. 611 00:30:41,506 --> 00:30:42,849 We are ready to go. 612 00:30:42,924 --> 00:30:46,098 We have a small logic question. 613 00:30:46,928 --> 00:30:49,101 Why? Why are we going in? 614 00:30:50,265 --> 00:30:52,188 - Look, we trust Coulson's judgment. - We do? 615 00:30:52,267 --> 00:30:54,190 But Talbot's not a bad guy. 616 00:30:54,269 --> 00:30:56,772 And last I checked, the U.S. government is one of the lesser evils. 617 00:30:56,855 --> 00:30:57,856 So they've got the weapon 618 00:30:57,939 --> 00:30:59,065 - in a locked box. - (GUN COCKS) 619 00:30:59,149 --> 00:31:03,029 And now they've got this absorbing man in a locked box, too. 620 00:31:03,111 --> 00:31:04,158 It's not so bad. 621 00:31:04,237 --> 00:31:05,489 MACK: She's got a point. 622 00:31:05,572 --> 00:31:07,370 It does seem as safe a place to keep them as any. 623 00:31:07,449 --> 00:31:09,668 They have no idea what they're dealing with. 624 00:31:09,743 --> 00:31:10,915 Yeah, but is that danger worse 625 00:31:10,994 --> 00:31:13,463 than the risk of sending every field operative you have available 626 00:31:13,538 --> 00:31:15,336 into a secure military compound? 627 00:31:15,415 --> 00:31:17,793 They're guarded by the same people that's been hunting us. 628 00:31:17,918 --> 00:31:18,965 - Belly of the beast, man. - (COCKS GUN) 629 00:31:19,086 --> 00:31:20,133 HUNTER: We're already on our heels, 630 00:31:20,212 --> 00:31:21,885 we can't even get this thing out of the hangar. 631 00:31:21,963 --> 00:31:23,465 COULSON: Exactly. 632 00:31:24,466 --> 00:31:26,389 This is a make-or-break moment. 633 00:31:27,052 --> 00:31:29,146 For an object we have zero data on? 634 00:31:29,221 --> 00:31:31,349 That's not the only thing we're after. 635 00:31:33,809 --> 00:31:35,482 It's all or nothing, huh? 636 00:31:37,646 --> 00:31:38,647 Well, all right, then. 637 00:31:42,442 --> 00:31:43,568 You taking point? 638 00:31:43,652 --> 00:31:46,656 Coulson will be on comms, okay? Let's stick together on this one. 639 00:31:46,738 --> 00:31:47,910 SKYE: You got it. 640 00:31:51,952 --> 00:31:52,999 General. 641 00:31:53,078 --> 00:31:56,423 Come on, girl. You know I look good. 642 00:31:56,498 --> 00:31:57,670 (BOTH CHUCKLE) 643 00:31:59,501 --> 00:32:03,005 No, they're saying General Talbot up and vanished. Don't know how. 644 00:32:03,088 --> 00:32:05,682 Think this guy might've pulled some kind of magic trick. 645 00:32:06,633 --> 00:32:07,634 What the... 646 00:32:13,265 --> 00:32:14,858 (BEEPING) 647 00:32:16,351 --> 00:32:18,319 SOLDIER: He's gone. Call upstairs. 648 00:32:25,193 --> 00:32:28,197 (INDISTINCT TALKING OVER PA) 649 00:32:28,947 --> 00:32:32,201 I have General Jones and his party here to meet with General Talbot. 650 00:32:32,284 --> 00:32:34,127 General Jones? 651 00:32:36,371 --> 00:32:37,543 Sir. 652 00:32:40,125 --> 00:32:42,719 I'm sorry, sir. I don't have this visit in the register today. 653 00:32:43,545 --> 00:32:45,013 You might wanna double-check that. 654 00:32:47,382 --> 00:32:51,512 Military installations bury all their cables. Wisely. 655 00:32:52,345 --> 00:32:53,642 Not that wisely. 656 00:32:54,473 --> 00:32:58,319 Okay. "Delta-3-6-5-Sierra-Victor..." 657 00:32:58,393 --> 00:32:59,485 Niner. 658 00:33:02,689 --> 00:33:05,158 If it's not in here, there's nothing I can do. 659 00:33:05,233 --> 00:33:07,156 Exit to the left, please. 660 00:33:07,444 --> 00:33:09,822 - (KNOCKING ON WINDOW) - (TALKING INDISTINCTLY) 661 00:33:13,033 --> 00:33:14,000 Gatehouse. 662 00:33:14,075 --> 00:33:15,418 COULSON: (MIMICKING TALBOT) This is General Talbot. 663 00:33:15,494 --> 00:33:17,246 Why has General Jones and his government escort 664 00:33:17,329 --> 00:33:19,081 been delayed at the gate, soldier? 665 00:33:19,164 --> 00:33:20,290 Wave them through. 666 00:33:20,373 --> 00:33:23,877 Uh, sir, sorry, sir, his name's not in the register and my orders are to strictly... 667 00:33:23,960 --> 00:33:26,304 - Now, you listen to me, son. - (SOFTLY) Private Tilden. 668 00:33:26,379 --> 00:33:28,632 - It's Private Tilden, isn't it? - Yes, sir. 669 00:33:28,715 --> 00:33:30,968 Well, I don't care about this register or that. 670 00:33:31,051 --> 00:33:32,644 I want General Jones and his friends 671 00:33:32,719 --> 00:33:35,017 sent directly to the ordnance depot to meet me. 672 00:33:35,096 --> 00:33:37,269 (WHISPERING) Hey, hey. Go bigger, go bigger. 673 00:33:38,058 --> 00:33:40,527 Or I'll have you so deep in horse manure, son, 674 00:33:40,602 --> 00:33:42,354 you'll need a damn snorkel. 675 00:33:42,437 --> 00:33:43,939 - I understand, sir. But I can't... - (BEEPING) 676 00:33:47,359 --> 00:33:48,576 Oh. 677 00:33:48,652 --> 00:33:50,450 Never mind... (CLEARS THROAT) ...sir. 678 00:33:50,529 --> 00:33:51,746 Nice work, soldier. 679 00:33:51,821 --> 00:33:54,540 Next time you see me, come shake my hand. Talbot out. 680 00:33:54,616 --> 00:33:55,833 (MOUTHING) What? 681 00:34:00,288 --> 00:34:02,131 (BEEPING) 682 00:34:14,761 --> 00:34:16,559 Stay and keep it running in case we have to abort. 683 00:34:16,638 --> 00:34:18,231 Got it. 684 00:34:21,476 --> 00:34:22,898 HARTLEY: Needle in a haystack. 685 00:34:23,687 --> 00:34:25,735 Turns out I was not exaggerating. 686 00:34:25,814 --> 00:34:28,613 All right, we know what we're looking for. 687 00:34:31,903 --> 00:34:32,995 Don't we? 688 00:35:09,858 --> 00:35:11,860 I've got the 084. 689 00:35:16,323 --> 00:35:21,454 Repeat, I've got the damn thing. Southwest side. 690 00:35:30,795 --> 00:35:31,796 (GASPS) 691 00:35:32,255 --> 00:35:33,677 - (CLANGING) - (GRUNTING) 692 00:35:34,382 --> 00:35:37,807 Okay. Why don't we find out what makes this thing so deadly? 693 00:35:38,094 --> 00:35:39,141 (SHOUTS) 694 00:35:39,220 --> 00:35:40,221 No! 695 00:35:41,848 --> 00:35:43,566 (GASPING) 696 00:35:45,769 --> 00:35:47,771 (SCREAMING) 697 00:35:50,315 --> 00:35:51,908 (SCREAMING) 698 00:35:54,569 --> 00:35:55,786 What the hell is happening? 699 00:35:56,821 --> 00:35:58,368 (BREATHING HEAVILY) I can't let go! 700 00:35:58,573 --> 00:36:00,826 - (ALARM BLARING) - (HARTLEY GROANING) 701 00:36:00,992 --> 00:36:03,290 MAY: Okay, Hartley, just relax your hand. 702 00:36:03,370 --> 00:36:05,213 HARTLEY: I can't let go! 703 00:36:05,288 --> 00:36:06,665 (SCREAMING) 704 00:36:09,292 --> 00:36:11,920 Don't touch it. Just stay away. 705 00:36:12,003 --> 00:36:13,505 They'll be on us any second. 706 00:36:13,588 --> 00:36:14,760 Okay, time to go. Help me get her up. 707 00:36:14,839 --> 00:36:17,012 - Can you walk? - HARTLEY: I think so. 708 00:36:18,343 --> 00:36:19,344 What are you waiting for? 709 00:36:19,427 --> 00:36:20,974 We need to get her out of here before we all get killed. 710 00:36:21,054 --> 00:36:22,306 We got what we came for. 711 00:36:22,389 --> 00:36:24,767 - Not everything we came for. - Wait, what are you talking about? 712 00:36:24,849 --> 00:36:27,443 Coulson. Hartley has the item, but it's attacking her. 713 00:36:27,519 --> 00:36:29,317 She needs medical, right now. Do we abort? 714 00:36:29,396 --> 00:36:30,522 BILLY: Alarms have sounded. 715 00:36:30,605 --> 00:36:32,903 Chances of them being captured or killed here just skyrocketed. 716 00:36:32,982 --> 00:36:35,656 MAY: Should we just cut our losses? Coulson! 717 00:36:35,735 --> 00:36:36,952 Come on. Come on! 718 00:36:37,404 --> 00:36:40,499 Sir, I repeat, what are our orders? Do we go dark? 719 00:36:41,991 --> 00:36:45,621 Negative. Do not abort. Proceed as planned. 720 00:36:45,787 --> 00:36:47,255 (BREATHING HEAVILY) 721 00:36:47,706 --> 00:36:50,175 - You heard him. - Help me up. I can follow. 722 00:36:50,250 --> 00:36:52,127 - Are you mental? - We have our orders. 723 00:36:52,210 --> 00:36:54,554 Screw the orders. We need to get you to a doctor. 724 00:36:54,629 --> 00:36:55,630 - SKYE: Hunter... - No, no, 725 00:36:55,755 --> 00:36:56,881 stay here and die, if that's what you wanna do, 726 00:36:56,965 --> 00:36:58,308 but I'm making sure she doesn't. 727 00:36:58,383 --> 00:37:01,353 I wish you the best of luck, really, but we're out of here. 728 00:37:03,471 --> 00:37:04,848 MAN 1: Over here! MAN 2: This way. 729 00:37:04,973 --> 00:37:06,190 (FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING) 730 00:37:10,854 --> 00:37:12,527 (INDISTINCT SHOUTING) 731 00:37:13,481 --> 00:37:15,575 MAN: Let's go! They're headed to the west door! 732 00:37:15,984 --> 00:37:17,577 (HARTLEY GRUNTING) 733 00:37:17,861 --> 00:37:20,239 Get us the hell out of here! 734 00:37:20,363 --> 00:37:22,081 - (HARTLEY SCREAMING) - You got it. 735 00:37:22,240 --> 00:37:24,368 (TIRES SCREECHING) 736 00:37:38,006 --> 00:37:40,134 (BREATHING HEAVILY) 737 00:37:42,802 --> 00:37:43,894 Cut it off. 738 00:37:43,970 --> 00:37:46,564 What? No! We'll get you to a hospital! They'll fix this. 739 00:37:46,639 --> 00:37:48,357 This thing is killing me. I can feel it. 740 00:37:51,019 --> 00:37:55,149 I need you to cut it off or I won't make it to the hospital. 741 00:37:56,858 --> 00:37:58,485 It's no big deal. 742 00:37:58,568 --> 00:38:01,447 You've seen what they can do with robotics these days. 743 00:38:01,529 --> 00:38:03,076 Probably be an upgrade. 744 00:38:03,156 --> 00:38:05,204 I don't wanna die. 745 00:38:07,035 --> 00:38:08,036 (BREATHES DEEPLY) 746 00:38:08,119 --> 00:38:09,291 Okay. 747 00:38:20,924 --> 00:38:22,267 COULSON: I know it was a risk. 748 00:38:23,510 --> 00:38:27,231 If we went down today, we'd probably be down for good. 749 00:38:37,982 --> 00:38:40,235 But now we have a chance to survive. 750 00:38:43,863 --> 00:38:45,911 We have soldiers willing to sacrifice. 751 00:38:45,990 --> 00:38:47,867 But they need weapons. 752 00:38:49,786 --> 00:38:53,336 The enemy has the advantage. We need one of our own. 753 00:38:55,291 --> 00:38:57,714 - You risked that for a Quinjet? - COULSON: No. 754 00:38:58,086 --> 00:38:59,759 For what we can do with one. 755 00:39:03,424 --> 00:39:06,052 Disappear. Become ghosts. 756 00:39:07,512 --> 00:39:10,436 That's how we have to live now. In the shadows. 757 00:39:10,515 --> 00:39:13,689 To save people even when they don't know it, don't want it. 758 00:39:14,435 --> 00:39:16,904 Fitz said he could engineer cloaking, 759 00:39:18,523 --> 00:39:20,275 but I'm afraid he can't do anything. 760 00:39:20,817 --> 00:39:23,741 The damage to his temporal lobe was too extensive. 761 00:39:23,903 --> 00:39:26,076 He's not the same, 762 00:39:26,155 --> 00:39:28,874 and since Simmons left, he's only getting worse. 763 00:39:28,950 --> 00:39:33,456 This is number two of five. If I don't get this one finished... 764 00:39:33,538 --> 00:39:36,087 Simmons, I said not to touch anything. 765 00:39:37,625 --> 00:39:39,798 Yes. Yes, I know. I know. 766 00:39:39,878 --> 00:39:42,051 And I have told them to be patient, like you said, 767 00:39:42,130 --> 00:39:45,851 but I'm still having trouble communicating the... 768 00:39:45,925 --> 00:39:47,927 Yes! Thank you. 769 00:39:49,637 --> 00:39:50,684 Sorry. 770 00:39:50,763 --> 00:39:53,312 COULSON: Simmons said she thought he'd be better without her here. 771 00:39:53,391 --> 00:39:54,984 But her leaving just broke him. 772 00:39:55,059 --> 00:39:57,232 In the months since, he's grown isolated. 773 00:39:57,312 --> 00:39:59,906 Talking to himself more and more. 774 00:39:59,981 --> 00:40:01,073 I know. 775 00:40:02,483 --> 00:40:03,985 I know, I'm almost there. 776 00:40:04,068 --> 00:40:07,663 COULSON: We have to fight on for him. For those we've lost. 777 00:40:09,991 --> 00:40:12,039 We have to take risks. 778 00:40:16,039 --> 00:40:19,634 So the sacrifices they made were not made in vain. 779 00:40:22,921 --> 00:40:24,013 And then, 780 00:40:25,673 --> 00:40:27,550 we'll disappear. 781 00:40:32,180 --> 00:40:33,477 - (GASPS) - (TIRES SCREECH) 782 00:41:00,416 --> 00:41:01,793 (GROANING) 783 00:41:37,912 --> 00:41:39,710 (BREATHING HEAVILY) 784 00:41:59,892 --> 00:42:01,269 BAKSHI: Creel has escaped. 785 00:42:01,477 --> 00:42:04,481 And did indeed make off with the Obelisk. 786 00:42:04,564 --> 00:42:06,612 He should contact us shortly. 787 00:42:06,691 --> 00:42:08,284 I would have him come in, 788 00:42:08,359 --> 00:42:11,659 but I'm being overly discreet with this operation. 789 00:42:12,196 --> 00:42:13,413 I know how long 790 00:42:13,489 --> 00:42:16,208 you have been searching for this, Dr. Whitehall. 791 00:42:19,787 --> 00:42:21,289 You have no idea. 792 00:42:24,500 --> 00:42:32,500 Ripped By mstoll