Series ten written on the condition that HR are together. Just a little happiness in the face of all the depressive spooks on the TV at the moment. Not sure if I'm going to continue, I'll see what people think.
"Someone jammed the guillotine," Ruth said quietly as they walked down the corridor together.
"So it would seem. I daresay they are going to want a favour and it won't be a small one."
"Hmm," Ruth said quietly. "I didn't know you were writing a report on me and my work."
"I know."
"Can I see it?"
"Not a chance," Harry replied swiftly. Ruth bit her lip to stop her smile from escaping and followed Harry out to the waiting car. They got in one after the other and waited until they were on the move before resuming the conversation.
"Aren't you pleased? That you're not out of a job?" Ruth asked.
"You know as well as I do that its only going to be a matter of time," Harry said, looking her straight in the eye. "But I am pleased I can keep an eye on you." Ruth was going to reply quickly but she became somewhat distracted as Harry squeezed her hand tightly.
"Are you really not going to let me see that report?" Ruth asked as Thames House got nearer.
"I am guessing that if you really want to read it, a copy will somehow manage to find its way onto your desk with absolutely no help from me," Harry replied. The car slowed to a stop but neither of them moved.
"Ready for another day of disasters?" Ruth asked in a falsely bright voice.
"Almost," he said. "Come here," he murmured. He set his lips gently on hers and she responded eagerly. They broke apart slowly and she smiled.
"Its going to be a lot harder to convince the inquiry you didn't give Albany away because of our personal relationship if you carry on like this," Ruth said quietly.
"Its worth it," he replied, kissing her again. "Shall we go on in?" Ruth nodded and they both left the car to face another day.
Worth continuing?