MackLook. We know you're not the bad guy. But you may have given access to one, so help us out.
GSGerald Sharpe
Okay! Okay. Okay, I'll tell you. [Changes his tone to one of defiance] When hell freezes over. I'm a loyal American. Did you really think that I would break for bush league commie scum like you?
Mack
We're trying to prevent something terrible from happening.
SSharpe
And by "terrible", do you mean America's continued dominance and unparalleled excellence?
That arrogance is putting lives at risk.
SSharpe
Oh, is that so, Mamacita? Ooh. Caliente. Good thing your boy's here to keep you in line.
Mack
Did he just call me "boy?"
SSharpe
Allow me to introduce myself. Gerald Sharpe. Department of Defense. Ex-military. I didn't just teach interrogation and resistance, I wrote the field manual. So do your worst.
[In the cockpit of Zephyr One]
Mack
[Over an intercom from Zephyr One to Sharpe, who is on the ground] Earthling. You will not reveal what you've seen here today, or the next time we abduct you... you will be... [Pause] probed. [Flies away]
[In a nearby diner]
SSharpe
Someone help me! I was just abducted by aliens!
WWaitress
Looks like we got a live one.
SSharpe
You have to believe me! I saw their spaceship! And... And I'm pretty sure they were Communists... from the future!
Mack
It's easier to let a bad man live than to let a good man die.
That's catchy, and I wish I'd said it, but Agent Sousa's sacrifice was an inspiration to others in S.H.I.E.L.D.
Mack
Like yours was for the Avengers.
Well, let's not oversell it.
[Mack and Yo-Yo are scouting the Lighthouse]
I was wondering why you brought me here. I'm hardly even fit for recon. What if we run into complications, Mack?
Mack
You're damn fine at what you do, with or without your powers. They don't define you.
Then why do you call me "Yo-Yo?"
Mack
'Cause you always bounce back.
[After noticing that the base is still occupied]
Let's take the Quinjet and get back.
Mack
What, are you worried? It's still S.H.I.E.L.D., just an active base.
Mack
The Agent in the throwback uni? Hell, I thought he looked pretty tight.
You ever see a James Bond movie, Mack? An underground base full of men in jumpsuits... always a bad deal. [A door opens, revealing a rocket being assembled] See? Called it.
[Mack and Deke are stranded in 1983. Mack found out that Deke has a band performing songs from later in the 1980s.]
This isn't a cover band. The band is a cover. Director, I want to introduce you to The Deke Squad. That's Roxy Glass. She runs covert ops and tactical. Kind of the brains of the operation. Alright, y'all ready? Tommy and Ronnie Chang, a.k.a. The Chang Gang. Both masters of disguises, not to mention total honey pots. Olga Pachinko... resistance from the Balkans. Only speaks limited English, though she is fluent in the international language... demolitions. And finally, there's Cricket. Cricket's... well, I mean, mostly, we just really needed a drummer.
Mack
Wait, wait, wait. Didn't you tell me that dude was shady?
Yeah, but that was before I found out he had a steady job.
Mack
Doing what?
Selling coke. Although, I've never seen him drink any.
Mack
Look, I appreciate the effort you put in. I really do. But this is terrible spy-craft to be this high-profile.
Exactly. That's the whole point. Think about the practical applications. We move freely from town-to-town. Big cases of high tech "equipment" are part of the gig. And any strange behavior, they just chalk it up to drugs.
[Deke is about to introduce Mack to Mack's younger self]
Last semester, you got straight A's, you racked up the high score on Ms. Pac-Man and you cried buckets when you read Where the Red Fern Grows.
Mack
That stays between us.
Mack
Uncle Marcus's car looks nicer than I remember.
Mack
How are Reuben and I... doing with, uh... You know.
Still hard. I mean, they were your parents. I don't think that pain ever goes away completely. But every day's a little easier, and your Uncle Marcus has been great. I think that you and Reuben are even closer in this timeline. Now, remember, you're just a friend from my band, okay?
Mack
Yeah, okay, but what instrument do I play?
I don't know. I was thinking maybe... harmonica?
Mack
Oh, what? Harmonica? Oh, hell no. No. No, no, no, no. I'm a sax man all the way.
Of course the big man plays the sax. Alright, I'm into that, but we're gonna have to get you a couple lessons. It's got to be authentic.
Enoch said that this will be the team's last mission together.
Mack
Well, maybe it's time. We've had a crazy ride.
What? How can you say that? That's it? Just, "Talk to you later"?
Mack
Look, we have these things called phones. Now, I know you millennials like to use them just for taking pictures of yourselves, but in the '80s, we actually used them to talk to each other.
I'm serious. We're not just gonna turn into the people who used to work together and, you know, "Hey, I'm in town", and, "We used to be close a long time ago". That's...
Mack
Sounds like we might.
You guys are my family. I don't know who I am without you guys.
Mack
You know exactly who you are. With anyone. [Sees Daisy glance at Sousa] Really? Subtle.
In the time loops, we kind of kissed. Whatever. He's a dork.
Mack
See, that's messed up, because he doesn't remember that.
Then why are you smiling?
Mack
'Cause Yo-Yo owes me $20.
Mack
No, it won't. But that's okay.
Mack
What are your intentions?
Mack
With Daisy.
I don't have any intentions.
Mack
Well, then, you better get some. And quick. 'Cause this thing is coming for you.
Mack
She's into you. And I'm not even sure she knows it yet, but pretty soon, she'll figure it out. And when she does, watch out. 'Cause when she gets something into her head...
She won't stop. Yeah, I noticed.
Mack
But listen, Daisy's been hurt. Bad. So, I'm happy she's ready to dive back in, and I'm happy it's you. I like you. You seem like a good man. Even if you're a little, you know, straight ahead...
Mack
But I'm not about to let her get hurt again. You hear what I'm saying?
I think so. I think you're... threatening me. Sir.
Mack
No. Not just me. Every member of this team. And we have technology at S.H.I.E.L.D. that you've never even seen...
I hear you. Loud and clear. I would never hurt her.
Mack
[Lightens up a bit] Imagine that. The man out of time and Quake. Just like a damn comic book.
Hold on. What did you just call her?
Mack
Quake. It's her superhero name.
Mack
[Starting to giggle] Yeah. Yeah, really.
[Also starting to giggle] Do you not hear how hilarious that sounds? Quake.
[One person will have to stay behind to send the rest of the team to the main timeline]
I don't know if that matters. 'Cause this is the last mission together, isn't it?
Enoch told us. Before he died.
Yeah, that's true. In fact, no matter what the outcome, this will be the last time we're all in the same room together. Ever.
I'll stay. I belong here. I've already been given the privilege of a second chance, of meeting all you fine people. It's only right. If the Army taught me anything, it's that you can't...
[Blows a raspberry] I'll stay. First of all, I'm the one with the scientific knowledge to be able to repatch the power. Danny boy over here is still impressed by a light bulb.
That's not accurate or nice.
And second, seems like you and Daisy have a real thing going, and I just want you to be happy. [To Fitz] And third, as long as you reconnect with Nana and then, you know, connect, then maybe you'll see me again someday. And honestly, I'm kind of a rock god here, anyway.
...
Mack
Watch over little Alphie, will you? Hell, watch over all of us.
You know I will. I don't...
Mack
You don't give up on friends. I know better than anyone. Thank you for everything, Agent Shaw.
[One year later, the team holds a virtual reunion.]
I vote we make this a tradition.
Mack
Yeah. I agree. We can't lose touch. We've been through too much together. A miracle we survived. Well, except for Coulson. And Fitz.
Geez, I was a zombie once.
Really? Was I there for that?
Look, if this is a contest, I died like seven times.
But I didn't even exist in Deke's timeline.
I miss that little weirdo.
Yeah. We may see him again one day.
Mack
Look, I'm sure the D is doing just fine. He's probably playing Madison Square Garden right now.
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