Dunlop Destination.
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Chapter 1
It's tough being a spy.
There are the perks of course, like seeing the world and knowing you've done your bit for Queen and Country. On the other tyre there are also the downsides, continual danger and occasional risk to one's life for example.
However Holley Shiftwell wouldn't swap her job for anything else in the world. Although she would like a little more downtime, some of which she was currently spending with Mater.
Holley nudged up against her rusty tow truck boyfriend as they sat parked in the drive in movie theatre. Lightning and Sally were also there snuggled up together next to them. The movie was just ending and as the credits began to roll many cars in the full drive in started to leave. The two couples however waited till the credits had finished completely before starting to leave. Holley thought back to a trailer they'd seen at the beginning of the movie. It was for a James Bond DVD box set of all the movies. The few scenes she'd seen in the trailer seemed too real for her liking. She made a mental note to buy the box set to investigate further.
Mater happily recalled various scenes from the movie whilst Holley chuckled and smiled. Suddenly one of Holley's wing mirrors started flashing indicating an incoming message from Finn. Holley instinctively glanced around before answering. "Go ahead Finn." She answered.
"Holley, I've had an urgent call from HQ. We need to cut our little visit short I'm afraid." Finn responded
"Understood, I'll rendezvous with you shortly." Holly replied before shutting off the com.
She sighed before looking sadly at Mater. "The life of a spy." She said sadly.
"Ah, it's ok." Mater replied sadly "Ye'll be careful now won't ye."
Holly smiled sadly "I will." She replied before kissing Mater goodbye. After breaking the kiss she turned to all three "Thanks for having Me." and turned to drive away.
"Hay, remember this isn't goodbye, just farewell and see you soon." Sally responded.
"Yeah, I don't think we'd be able to control Mater if you don't promise to come back." Lightning added.
Holley stopped and chewed her bottom lip. She closed her eyes tightly before turning round. "You all know I can't promise that." She said "I don't know what tomorrow is going to bring and in my line of work it could easily be death. I don't want to make a promise I may not be able to keep."
Mater drove forwards and nudged her supportively. "Ah knows that." He said "Just promise you'll try your best to come back. That's all I asks. I loves ya too much ta make ye promise thinks ya can't keep."
"I'll try." Holley replied holding back a tear. "and I love you too Mater."
The pair kissed again and Holley drove away towards where Siddeley had parked.
When Holley boarded the jet she found Finn sat in his chair waiting for her. "Good you're finally here." He said shapely
Holley was taken aback by his tone. "Finn, I know you don't really approve of me seeing Mater but there's..."
"It's not that I don't approve of the match up." He cut her off "I just worry that someone could use him to get to you. You know how dangerous friendships are in our line of work, let alone relationships."
Holley sighed and took her seat before changing the subject. "So what have we got?" she asked
"I don't know the details yet but we need to head to Oxfordshire as soon as possible." Finn replied.
He pressed the com link to Siddeley. "Sid old chap we're ready when you are." He said
"Afterburners sir?" Siddeley asked
"Is there any other way?" Finn responded.
Before long Siddeley was flying at supersonic speeds over the Atlantic Ocean. Finn accessed a secure channel to MI6 HQ. "Security Check Please Identify" the computer requested.
"Agent Finn McMissile" Finn replied.
"Agent Shiftwell, Holley Shiftwell." Holley added.
"Approved, Connecting" The Computer voice announced.
The screen changed to show a lemon green Audi R8. Holley's eyes narrowed. "Ah M's been waiting for you." The car said.
"Well we're sorry for keeping her waiting Alexis." Finn replied "Holley was just saying a premature goodbye."
"Oh saying goodbye that rusty Tow Truck that she's calling her boyfriend." Alexis replied.
Holley's eyes widened "How do you..."
"It's common knowledge in the office." Alexis cut her off. "Not that many field agents know yet."
Holley seethed. "You've been telling them haven't you." She replied though gritted teeth.
"Maybe." Alexis smirked.
Holley huffed "This isn't because we graduated at the same time yet I'm a field agent and you're not is it." She replied
Finn cleared his air intake. "Excuse me but I believe you said M was waiting for us." He said
Alexis was taken aback. "O...Of course," she replied "My apologies I'll put you though."
The screen turned to screensaver before flicking to a Silver Jaguar S-Type. "Ah McMissile, Shiftwell at last." The car replied.
"Our apologies for keeping you waiting M." Finn replied
"Oh think nothing of it." M replied "I'm the one that should be apologising to you both for cutting short your time off. Anyway I've got a delicate matter for you."
The screen changed to show M on one side and a photo of a red Porsche 911 Carrera GT.
"This is Helena Dunlop," M said
"Multimillionaire, she inherited her fortune from her Grandfather John Dunlop who owned the tyre manufacturer of the same name. Recently the company has been bought out but Helena still owns a large mansion in Oxfordshire. However her current sources of income are unknown." Holley responded
M smiled "Very good Miss Shiftwell." She replied "It is the latter part of that description you both will be investigating. We believe she is running a counterfeit parts factory and is selling them on the internet to unsuspecting businesses and private customers."
Finn and Holley looked at each other confidently. "Do we have any information to support this?" Finn asked
"Not at this time." M replied "This will be a deep cover operation. You will both infiltrate Miss Dunlop's household as servants. There you should be in position to locate any information."
"Very good." Finn replied
"Is there anyone we need to look out for?" Holly asked.
"Just one," M replied.
The photograph of Miss Dunlop changed to show a Land Rover series 2 painted black.
"This is..."
"Jasper," Finn said eyes narrowed
"Oh you know him?" M replied
"I'm afraid so and more importantly he knows me." Finn replied before turning to Holley. "He's a stickler for rules and if I remember correctly loyal to his employers. He'd rather be wracked before turning on one."
M looked thoughtful. "Finn do you think your cover will be compromised by this?"
"I'm afraid so." Finn replied "If he sees me, even in disguise my cover and the mission could be compromised. I believe the risk is too great."
"Very well," M responded before looking thoughtful.
"Shiftwell in light of this the plan has changed." She said "I know you're inexperienced but you'll be going in alone. Finn will provide support where possible but cannot risk being seen with you. If this happens your cover will be blown." M replied
"Understood." Holley replied looking determined.
"Excellent," M replied "we've arranged everything. Holly your cover name will be Debby Propshaft. You're working for an agency specialising in supplying maids and waitresses. The disguise for which has been uploaded to Siddeley's onboard computer. All you need to do is the final fitting. Good luck both of you and come back safe."