Hearing this exciting news, Skye sat straight up from the bed and moved to the edge.
She looked at Coulson and asked, "What did it say?"
Coulson told Skye, "The file isn't directly about you. It's about the person who took you to the Orphanage."
"That person was a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent."
Skye stood up in shock. "A S.H.I.E.L.D. agent?"
"Why? Who was it? What does that mean? I..."
Looking at the somewhat agitated Skye, Coulson continued, "The agent's identity is unknown. We don't know if she was your mother or if she simply found you."
Skye excitedly covered her mouth with her hand, tears filling her eyes.
"Mother?"
"It was a woman?"
Coulson nodded, then said, "I've submitted a request to review all related information further, but for now, this is all I know."
"I'm sorry."
Skye's eyes reddened. "Sorry?"
She stepped forward and hugged Coulson tightly. "I should be thanking you."
"Thank you so much."
After the hug, Skye let go of Coulson, then sat on the bed and began thinking about her origins. Coulson only glanced at Skye before turning and leaving.
Back in the office, he looked at Mei, who was reading the file, and asked, "Finished?"
Mei nodded. "Mm. What did you tell her?"
Coulson returned to his chair and sat down. "The truth. A S.H.I.E.L.D. agent took her to the Orphanage."
Mei said, "But you didn't tell her why."
Coulson was silent for a second before saying, "I couldn't say it."
"Some secrets shouldn't be spoken aloud."
Then Coulson looked at Mei and said, "Can you help me find out what really happened?"
Mei looked at Coulson. "Wading into muddy water, huh?"
Coulson nodded. Mei fell silent for a moment, then straightened up.
"But I can try."
Coulson said gratefully, "Thank you."
Mei lowered her