SHIELD stuff. Of course that's what was on his mind. She tried to reassure herself with that fact, but it only shifted her worry in a different direction instead of alleviating it. SHIELD made things more complicated for them, but as with every time her thoughts turned down that path, she couldn't even contemplate asking him to give up his work.

She accepted the kiss with a soft smile, rolling her eyes at the teasing. "I wonder why," she retorted with a hint of sass, lifting her mug for another sip of her coffee. "Go on and shower, sugar, and I'll work on breakfast. How do omelets sound?"