Madeline was still furious about her meeting with 009 nearly an hour later. She had already denied his re-instatement form and written a rather detailed account of the interview when she heard a knock at her door.
"What now!" She shouted, not bothering to hide her obvious irritation and glared at the door.
"Shall I come back later when you're not in a foul mood?" James asked trying to hide the smirk on his face.
"No, I'm sorry for snapping at you, come in." She sighed.
"What's got you all riled up anyways?"
"God are all double-Os arrogant bastards, or is that just you and 009?"
"You've met Phillip," he asked while shutting the door behind him.
"Yes! I met Phillip! I thought you were an arrogant bastard, but that man ugh! All he cared about was my sex life, or as he put it lack of one! He spent the entire appointment sympathizing for you because apparently I'm a lousy lay!" Madeleine spat while hastily pacing behind her desk.
"The little prick, don't pay any attention to him darling he's just trying to get under your skin," James replied, crossed the room and pulled her into his arms. She sighed again, closed her eyes, and leaned her head against his chest.
"I'm sorry, what he said just really got to me. I really didn't mean to snap at you, the lack of sleep must be catching up with me."
"After last night I'm surprised you even woke up this morning," he grinned.
Madeline pulled back and playfully shoved him.
"You are such and arrogant bastard," she smiled.
"That didn't seem to bother you last night," he added.
Madeleine laughed and pulled him down for a kiss.
"Now go I have another agent to clear and he should be here any moment," Madeleine remarked.
"Are you certain you don't need a pick me up after your meeting with 009," he grinned and began to rain kisses down her neck and collarbone.
"James, I'm serious," she sighed and pulled away.
"so am I, your new office offers more privacy than the one at the clinic; too many glass panes," he trailed on.
"James please," Madeleine groaned.
"Alright I'll see you tonight," he smiled and kissed her forehead before leaving her office.
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After leaving Madeleine's office James decided to have a talk with Philip and found him practicing at shooting range in the basement.
"How is it you still have possession of your weapon after not being cleared for duty," James inquired walking toward Philip.
"I'm sure you know all about that by now, don't you 007," Philip questioned in returned.
"Yes, I do; that's the whole reason for my being here," he answered.
"You're here to defend your little woman, how sweet," Philip remarked.
"I'm here to warn you, if you ever speak to her in the manner you just did again; you will have me to answer to. Am I clear?" James asked.
"I've never seen you act like this before 007, she must be a better shag than I thought," Philip grinned.
"What she and I do outside of MI6 isn't any of your concern. I suggest you drop this obsession you have with her and move on because if you lay one hand on her you will be sorry," he threatened.
"Touchy, touchy 007, you should be more careful with who you threaten; being an agent is a young mans' game," Philip snickered.
A sly smile crept across James' face as he quipped "just remember I'm in far better standing with M than you are... And I know how to mortally wound you while making it look like an accident."
Philip stood there completely in shock.
"So I believe we have an understanding 009, I'll leave you to your work on your aim; by the looks of it you need the practice," James bid farewell and made his way to M's office to collect his new assignment.
Sorry for the wait the holidays were crazy for me! But anyway I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and happy New Year! Thanks for reading I promise to update soon and please, please, please review!