Cat’s Thoughts: This is the first time Coulson physically takes care of Grant, though it’s pretty far from the last time. It’s also the point where Coulson realises just how deeply he feels for Grant, even though he doesn’t put voice to that emotion until later in the series. Yes, he’d take care of the rest of the team; but as soon as Grant became sick and needed his help, Coulson knew he couldn’t lose him.
In this story, elements of Ward’s personality from before come out; like when he tells the team to leave him and when he tries to train immediately after he can actually stand on his own two feet. He’s still pretty broken at this point, though.