Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.2013

Phil Coulson:
Stupid, stupid, stupid, and cruel, and very stupid!

Nick Fury:
I think you've made your point.

Phil Coulson:
Why bring me back in the first place. Clearly I didn't think it was the best idea. I warned you about people losing their minds.

Nick Fury:
Agent May was on top of the situation, she says you're fine. Aren't you? It was a break glass in case of emergency situation.

Phil Coulson:
Yes, but that emergency was supposed to be the fall of an Avenger.

Nick Fury:
Exactly. And I'm damned glad I did it too. When you wanna build something you need a strong foundation. You know how few people I trust, Coulson.

Phil Coulson:
You can count them on one hand.

Nick Fury:
And I'm not afraid to cut off fingers. The principle SHIELD was founded on was pure.

Melinda May:
Protection.

Nick Fury:
Protection. One word. Sometimes to protect one man from himself,other times to protect the planet against an alien invasion from another universe. It's a broad job description.

Phil Coulson:
No need to tell me.

Nick Fury:
But the belief that drives us all is the same. Whether it's one man, or all mankind.

Phil Coulson:
That they're worth saving.

Nick Fury:
That truth lives inside you, Coulson. Before it was torn apart, S.H.I.E.L.D. was a lot of moving parts. Guys like you were the heart. Now you'll be the head.

Phil Coulson:
What is it?

Nick Fury:
Toolbox. To help you build it back up.

Phil Coulson:
You want me to start over, rebuild S.H.I.E.L.D.

Nick Fury:
From scratch. Take your time, and do it right. You'll still have his back.

Melinda May:
Of course.

Nick Fury:
There's no one else I trust with this.

Phil Coulson:
Thank you, sir. How do you... How should I proceed?

Nick Fury:
That's up to you, Director.