maria. maria i don't know why i very suddenly know who i am again, but i hope you are aware as well. i dont think i have much time but i needed to get this out to you. its important, so important and i dont think i can rest or relax until i get it out. the past few times i've been here have been complicated, for so many reasons. and i dont think i was completely in my right mind. i know you don't completely trust me right now, and i do understand that. but i wanted to tell you, before i slip away again, that shield has always been my family, my home, and that is of the utmost importance to me. i searched for answers for so long and only found them within shield. i wont do anything to betray any of you. my connection to ward worries you, i know that and i understand that. but even that connection is complicated, more complicated than your mistrust of me. ward will never learn what we don't want him to know from me. we can't even be alone with each other right now, and what lies between us is deeply personal and does not involve shield or hydra or anyone. and i will keep it that way. it is and will remain separate from my duty and loyalty to you, to shield. please know that. please believe in me. let me be the asset i have always been for shield. let me use my talents to our benefit. please.