From the few spoilers we received:
Less Hydra, means less Ward
Simmons destination surprised the cast. (I’m thinking she may not even be in earth).
Fitz is on a solo mission to find Simmons.
It won’t take long to find out where she is. The repercussions are what will play a bigger part.
3x02 seems like the big episode (I think that’s when they will rescue Simmons).
Based on the above information, I think Fitz will find Simmons (mostly because he is actively looking for her). It would just be too much of a coincidence for anyone else to come across her, especially if she might not even be on this planet. Because Iain and Clark filmed a visual effects scene, I also believe Coulson might be involved (it could be the whole team joins in an effort to get her back if Fitz has concrete info about Simmon’s whereabouts). She will probably be back with her team by episode 2, and from that point on her journey to recovery (or something worse) begins.
I hadn't thought of that, Val! Jemma of S1 seemed so understanding, I hope that part of her is not completely gone.
I kind of have a feeling she will be occupied more with what happened to her those months she was gone, though; that will be her major trauma, I think. Elizabeth is an excellent actress, in my book, so I'm looking forward to having her break my heart.