Disclaimer: I don't claim to own any rights to the Bond franchise. These are just my random thoughts.
I was listening to "Everyday" by Carly Comando when I wrote this. It explains my mood.
"For Queen, Country, for Her"
MI6 HQ: Post Skyfall
Bond took the dossier handed to him by M. "007 are you ready to get back to work?"
"With pleasure M, with pleasure." Bond replied.
Walking to the door Bond suddenly stopped, turning slowing to address Mallory.
"Is something on your mind Bond?" Mallory asked.
"Sir, you asked me 'why not stay dead. '
"Yes, I've wondered why you came back when you had such a clear break from it all."
Bond smiled sadly looking Mallory directly in the eye, "For queen, for country" James paused, "for her."
Mallory nodded slightly. "I knew she was sentimental about you, but I never saw the full picture did I?"
"No sir, thank you for protecting her in the courtroom. I'll never be able to repay you for that."
Mallory nodded again, his eyes staring into Bond. "You are in love with her." A statement, not a question.
"Yes." Bonds voice cracked and his eyes closed as he tried to compose himself. The public acknowledgement as much a surprise to himself as Mallory.
"Are you sure you are ready for active duty 007?"
"Yes sir, I just needed to say thank you for protecting her." Bond turned and walked out the door.