Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. S05E12 "The Real Deal" Recap

Fitz determines that the destruction of three monoliths caused by the beacon's explosion has created a dimensional rift. Daisy might not be the one responsible for the destruction of their world but unfortunately, the end of the world may have already begun. Fitz decides that the best course of action is to use gravitonium to create a device that should hopefully seal the rift. Meanwhile, the team learns that Coulson is dying rapidly as part of his deal with Ghost Rider. Coulson wants to volunteer to deliver the device, since Ghost Rider had burned off the life-sustaining GH.325 drug that had previously brought him back from death. Daisy is particularly distraught at Coulson keeping such a significant secret.

The team has no choice but to accelerate their plan when a Simmons LMD tries to kill Yo-Yo in her bed. This is a result of the rift expanding rapidly. Coulson sends Deke to the surface so he can call for back-up but actually intends to go alone to try to seal the rift. As he approaches it he encounters a manifestation of Mike Peterson who claims that all of Coulson's recent experiences are just a dream and that he is actually dying on an operating table after the Battle of New York. Despite the difficulties, Coulson is able to overcome his fears and is saved by the real Peterson who arrives after responding to Deke's summons for help along with many other SHIELD agents.

Coulson and Peterson are able to fight off manifestations of Vrellnexians, Lash, and Hive, together and then successfully contain the rift. Following the completion of the mission the team organises a wedding ceremony for Fitz and Simmons.

Meanwhile, General Hale is still searching for the team. She follows leads of sightings of Daisy and eventually finds evidences that Deke is related to Fitz and Simmons.

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