"Thank you, Tasha. I risked a lot when I brought you in. Fury put it on my head if you didn't work out. You proved that you were worth the risk." Few people really know the relationship between Coulson and the Director. Just how long the two of them have known each other. Fury trusted Coulson's judgement. Even if, to use Fury's words, Coulson made a stupid ass decision.

He finally releases her, knowing that he's crossed an unwritten line. Though he doesn't look like he regrets it. There's a look of calm on his features, different than usual. Something else playing over the surface.

"I know what getting him back means to you. It means something to me too." Phil had given Barton a chance once upon a time. When he was a punk kid no one wanted. Phil almost feels responsible for him. Even if he isn't a kid anymore.

After another moment, he stands and takes a step closer to her. "We're a team."