"Sorry," Reed replied only half paying attention. "I just had a thought." He was busy at the moment stringing together complex calculations and formulas. "The only way we're going to be able to convince S.H.I.E.L.D. to grant us the funds and give us the go ahead for the continuation of the time-travel project is if we can convince Ross and Fury that it is in the military's best interests."
Reed stopped and turned to look over at Sue. Even with the slightly annoyed look on her face, she always looked radiant. It never ceased to amaze him that by some miracle she not only didn't think he was a complete and hopeless geek, but was actually both interesting to talk to and relationship material. He was so lucky.
Then Reed realized he was staring and removed his glasses, blushing, to wipe them off before replacing them. "We just have to make them understand that the experiment would be worth their while. That, and I think I know where I could find a suitable test subject if S.H.I.E.L.D. can be adequately convinced."