Guys thank you so much for your reviews so far. Prosper how do you know about Julie Dodson :s I don't remember mentioning her before or maybe I did. I do go on about Scott & Bailey a lot don't I. Pippa Haywood who plays DSI Dodson is about as much an inspiration as the flawless DCI Gill Murray. I stole her name for facebook. I'm sure Amelia Bullmore wouldn't mind, hehe.

Chapter 2

The car ride to the morgue was very quiet. M kept looking out the window and could feel James glancing at her every so often. She couldn't bare to look into his eyes because she knew the minute she did, she'd break down and she needed to stay strong. James could see her trying very hard to keep it together, all he wanted to do was take her in his arms and comfort her. He'd never felt such a need to hold her as he did right now, despite the fact that only 30 minutes ago she was scolding him. James took a right turn and pulled into The Royal Hospital and quickly found a parking space. He got out and went around and helped M out of the car. He took hold of her arm to guide her inside but she immediately froze.

"M…"

"I can't do this."

"I'm right here with you."

"He was sitting with me at the breakfast table mere hours ago. We were talking about going to the Theatre tonight, taking a holiday. How could this happen to him. He was a good man James."

"M, listen to me. If you want me to call someone else, your Son or Daughter to identify him then I will."

"Paul lives in France and Joanna lives in New York. I'll telephone them later. It should be me, I'm his wife, was. You won't leave, will you."

"I'm right here."

She took hold of his arm again and he guided her inside. They asked a nurse for directions to the Morgue and they made their way down. When they arrived, they were greeted by a tall woman in her early fifties, with mid lenth strawberry blonde hair. She was wearing a grey trouser suit with a red shirt and red heel shoes.

"Hello, are you Emma Bently."

"Yes that's me." M answered quietly.

"I'm sorry to be meeting like this. I'm DSI Dodson, you can call me Julie."

"Thank you for calling." M said, as she sat down.

"I'm James, I spoke to you on the phone."

"Oh right, hello. How is she." Julie whispered.

"She's putting on a brave face. She's not as tough as she makes out"

"Mrs Bently, the coroner will just be a few moments and then she'll take you through."

"Do you have them."

"Sorry."

"The person who did this. Do you have them."

"Yes, they've been arrested."

"Man or woman."

"It was a young Mother. She was pre-occupied with her young child in the back seat and she didn't notice the lights change."

"Is the child alright."

"Unharmed."

"That's something at least."

They all lapsed into silence and James took a seat beside M and took hold of her hand in his. The corner popped her head out a few minutes later.

"We're ready for you." She said, bluntly.

"Mrs Bently, this is Mary Jackson, our coroner."

"Hello."

"Hello Mrs Bently, if you'd like to come through." She said, sharply.

M stood up a little unsteadily and James put his arm around her and guided her through, followed by Julie. When they walked in, M immedaitely felt cold and sick to her stomach, the smell of death surrounding her. They walked over to the table that the coroner was standing beside.

"Are you ready Mrs Bently." Julie asked.

"I will never be ready, go on."

As Mary Jackson pulled back the white sheet to reveal the body of a man in his late sixties, M gasped.

"Mrs Bently, is this your Husband." Julie asked, quietly.

"Yes, yes that's him, that's David. James get me out of here." She said, her voice cracking.

James guided her back out into the corrider and she took a few slow breaths. Julie appeared behind them moments later.

"Are you alright Mrs Bently. Can I get you anything."

"Is there a bathroom around here. I think I'm going to be sick."

"Just over there."

"M…"

"I'll be back in moment." M said, as she rushed off.

James began pacing back and forth with worry. Julie took a seat and watched James.

"I'm sorry about Scary Mary Jackson."

"Who."

"The Coroner."

"Oh, I see. She did appear a little rude."

"She's not a people person. The way she chucks body's around like they're pieces of dead meat. I can only apologise."

"I don't think M noticed."

"When I called earlier and asked for Emma Bently, you didn't appear to know who I was referring too, yet you call her Em, which to me sounds very personal."

"Not Em as in e.m but M single."

"Oh I see, but why."

"The number you called. How did you get it."

"It was stored on Mr Bently's mobile. It said Emma emergency only."

"I see."

"You're sounding very secretive Mr Bond. Is there something I should know."

"M is the head of MI6."

"MI6, I see. I had no idea."

"This was just a random accident wasn't it, nothing suspicious."

"Definitely not. It was accidental, you have to believe that."

"I suppose that's something. If I thought for a second this was aimed to get to her."

"Are you her Bodyguard or something."

"I'm one of her Agents, but I suppose when someone threatens her personally then yes, I take it seriously."

"Well, trust me. This was a straight forward accident."

James looked up to see M emerging from the toilets. She looked like she'd been crying and if possible she looked even more pale than before.

"M, I think it's time we got you home."

"I should get back to the office."

"The hell you are, you're in no fit state and beside Bill can handle things."

"James I…"

"You're going home and that's final, Ma'am."

"Very well. DSI Dodson when can I have my Husband."

"We can release your Husband in a few days. I'll be in touch."

"Thank you very much and thank you for being so kind."

"I'm so sorry for your loss. I should get back in there. I'll speak soon." Julie said, as she walked back inside.

"Come on M, lets get you home."

"James…."

"Yes."

"Thank you for being here with me. I couldn't have done this on my own, I know I go on at you at times but I…"

"It's okay, I know."

He gave her a warm smile as he took hold of her arm again and drove her home.

To Be Continued…

For those who haven't seen Scott & Bailey, it's one of our British Police Dramas, starring the wonderful Suranne Jones, Lesley Sharp and the flawless Amelia Bullmore ( my girl crush ). Go youtube it, you'll fall in love with the show.