As Coulson and Ward (now Coulson's prisoner) traverse Maveth looking for Fitz and the portal, Ward stops to wax poetic about his purpose in life. Ward explains that after seeing the creature that lives there on Maveth, he knows now that he is part of something bigger, that his whole life has been leading up to this moment. Ward now feels that revenge is a petty motivation. Coulson responds by shooting him. From the Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Winter Finale - Season 3, Episode 10, "Maveth." ABC TUESDAYS 9|8c.