No one ever knew that a single slip up could make their life fucked up. No one except for Graves, though.

He knew what he was putting his life on the line. He knew what the cost would if he agreed on Sheperd's terms. He knew what he was doing but he sure did looked good doing so.

Graves knew that the consequences are on the back of his mind. He can't lie that he had no regrets— but he was happy that he spent most of his life with you.

A single dial of your number was all he need. Despite his wound that was embedded on his skin, he knew he had to be strong in the call with you.

"Hey sweetheart." He managed to sputter out with a weak smile that slowly crept up on his face.