"And one of those men was the grandson of a Howling Commando," Simmons replies, her words tinged with stress. She doesn't mean to end anything before they even start, but there's a somewhat ill settlement in her stomach as she wonders whether dragging Sam into her world won't just hurt him.

She rubs at her face. "And I lost Fitz after what happened. I know he's still alive, but I've lost him and Tripp. I know we're only just starting, but I don't want to lose you too."