Based on the song I'm Already There by Lonestar

He called her on the road, from a lonely, cold hotel room, just to hear her say I love you one more time
. But when he heard the sound of the kids laughing in the background, he had to wipe away a tear from his eye
. A little voice came on the phone said, "Daddy when you coming home?" 
He said the first thing that came to his mind.

A cellphone was thrust in to his hand harshly. Ward wrapped his fingers around the device and dialed the number he knew by heart. He looked over at the man listening on the other line but quickly looked away as his gaze was met with a sharp glare. He held the phone to his ear and smiled in relief when he heard the voice on the other end.

"Grant? You said you wouldn't call until your mission was over. Did you finish?"

"No," he managed to choke out as he heard the baby babbling in the background. "I wasn't able to finish it. Frankly, I'm surprised I even got a phone call."

There was silence for a moment until Skye sniffed, "please don't be saying what I think you're saying."

He gave a small smile as he let a single tear roll down his face. He may be a "tough guy" but he was speaking to his wife in his last moments, he figured it was okay to show a little weakness. 


I'm already there
. Take a look around. 
I'm the sunshine in your hair, 
I'm the shadow on the ground, 
I'm the whisper in the wind, 
I'm your imaginary friend
, and I know I'm in your prayers. Oh, I'm already there.

"It's okay, Skye. You'll be alright," he tried to reassure her.

He heard a choked out sob come from the other line, "no I won't, because you won't be here."

"You don't need me," he smiled, "you've got everyone. Coulson, May, Fitz, Simmons, the rest of the gang, they'll all take care of you and Jess."

"Grant, please-"

"There's nothing I can do."


She got back on the phone
. Said I really miss you, darling
, don't worry about the kids--they'll be all right
. Wish I was in your arms, lying right there beside you, but I know that I'll be in your dreams tonight
. And I'll gently kiss your lips
, touch you with my fingertips, so turn out the light and close your eyes.

"Gosh," she sniffed one more time, "I should be there with you right now."

"No," he shook his head even though he was aware she couldn't see him. "If you were here then who would be there for Jess? You'll be alright, Skye."

"Not without you."

"Hey," he tried to calm her down, "we've had our fun, right? You and me, we've lived a thousand different lives since we've met. We've had our ups and down but now the story's ending."

"Big sap," she half cried/half laughed over the phone.

"Let me have my moment," he chuckled in reply.


I'm already there
, don't make a sound.
I'm the beat in your heart, 
I'm the moonlight shining down. 
I'm the whisper in the wind
, and I'll be there until the end. 
Can you feel the love that we share? 
Oh, I'm already there.

"You still have that bracelet I gave you, right? Could you do me a favor and give that to Jess when she's older? I want her to remember me."

"Of course she'll remember you," Skye tried to tell him.

"In the top drawer of my dresser there's a box I was saving for your birthday. You can wait until then to open it if you'd like but I want you to wear it," he looked over at the man in front of him, loading a gun.

Skye nodded on the other end of the line, "of course," she sniffed, "I promise."

We may be a thousand miles apart
, but I'll be with you wherever you are.

"I love you, Skye, and I love Jess. More than anything in this world. I hope you know that," he said as he watched the man walk closer to him.

"Of course, of course I do. I love you too, so much," she cried as she figured out why he was starting to end the call so suddenly.

"I love you," he repeated as he hung up quickly.

Three seconds.

Three seconds of silence as he handed the phone back before a loud gunshot rang out, piercing through the air.

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Halfway around the world, Skye sobbed as she held the phone close to her chest. She slowly walked towards the dresser Ward had mentioned and pulled out a box. She opened it up and saw a locket. She cried harder as she opened the locket and saw a picture from their wedding day on the left and a picture of their daughter on the right. She clasped it around her neck and swooped down to pick up the two year old behind her. She cradled the infant's head to her chest and held her tightly as the baby struggled to understand what was going on.

"Daddy loves you, baby," she whispered, "so much. And no matter what you think when you're older, he'll always be here with us, watching over us."


I'm already there
. Take a look around, 
I'm the sunshine in your hair
, I'm the shadow on the ground
. I'm the whisper in the wind
, and I'll be there until the end
.Can you feel the love that we share? 
Oh, I'm already there
. Oh, I'm already there.

I'M SO SORRY! I DON'T KNOW WHY I MADE THIS!!! NONETHELESS I HOPE YOU "ENJOYED" IT OR HATED IT, WHATEVER 😂 I'M FINE WITH EITHER FOR THIS CHAPTER. FEEL FREE TO LEAVE YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS, IT MAKES MY DAY!!!