Massive thanks to Alana of Oula for your help here and GreenVelvetCurtains, yes you were right, it was never going to be straight forward. Enjoy my lovely people.

Chapter 35

James had been away almost a week and a half now and the only thing that kept M going was that he would soon be home. They spoke on the phone every night, James constantly worrying about her. She was just finishing off a call with him when Eve walked through the door with Sammy.

"Morning you two." M said, looking up from her desk.

"Morning Ma'am." Eve smiled.

They both stood staring at her for a few moments with stuid looks on their faces.

"Why are you two looking at me like that."

"Like what Ma'am."

"I'm not sure, suspiciously. What's going on."

"We had a question for you."

"Right." M asked, curiously.

"Well we thought seeing as James is still away for another week and a bit, well…"

"We wondered how you would feel about Eve and I throwing you a baby shower."

"A baby shower, you are joking." M said, laughing.

Eve and Sammy looked at one another, wondering what M found so funny about the question.

"I don't understand what's funny about it Ma'am." Eve said.

"Oh come on. A baby shower at my age."

"Why is your age improtant here." Sammy asked.

"Well I…."

"You're having a baby, yes."

"Yes but…"

"And you need things for the baby, correct."

"Yes…"

"So you need a baby shower."

"Girls, listen…"

"Oh Ma'am, please let us do this for you. I promise we won't make it over the top or anything. Just a few people, us, your Daughter and some of the girls from Q Branch."

"Nothing over the top."

"Ma'am we promise, you can shoot us if we do." Sammy said.

"Alright then, you have my permission."

"Yaaay, thanks Ma'am. I promise you won't regret it." Eve smiled.

Eve and Sammy left and M gave a small laugh to herself and got back to her paperwork.

M was sitting on the edge of her bed a few days later, James had just phoned as she was rushing out the door.

"So, how are my girls doing this morning." James said.

"We're doing the same as we were when you called me yesterday, although I think this child of your's thinks that my stomach's a bloody football field." M gasped.

"Are you in pain."

"Just a little but it's nothing."

"M…"

"It's nothing, I'm fine. It's just the constant kicking, at least we know she's alive."

"Are you sure."

"I am, really." M said, rubbing her bump.

"How's it been in the office."

"Hectic but we're all coping. Eve and Sammy are throwing me a baby shower."

"Oh really." James laughed.

"Yes really and it's not funny. I did try to put them off the idea but they were very persistant."

"It'll be fun for you and besides we haven't even started shopping for baby stuff yet, so a few gifts will be a great start."

"I suppose you're right, I just wish you were here."

"Men aren't allowed at baby showers, it's a written rule."

"I didn't mean at the shower, I just meant with me. I miss you so much, we both do."

"Only 4 days left and I'll be back in your arms."

"How's the training been."

"Not too bad, all about reports and learning how to handle a team, how to treat them. It's like being back at school."

"It will be worth it you know. You don't necessarliy have to take a desk job, you could always train MI6 recruits in combat."

"True. I should get going."

"Alright then, be careful over there."

"And you be careful too. Look after yourself and if you feel like to need to see the Doctor then for god sake M, call her."

"Look, I already told you, I'm fine."

"Yes, I know you say you're fine but I know you, remember."

"Go and I'll talk to you later."

"Alright, I love you."

"We love you too."

James hung up and M placed the phone in her handbag. She made her way through to the door and grabbed her trench coat. She quickly put it on and opened the door. She was just about to lock it behind her when she felt a sharp pain across her stomach which caused her grab hold of the railing until it passed. She took a few steady breaths until it passed and made her way to the car that was waiting for her.

M arrived at the office half an hour later to find the place filled with balloons, streamers and banners. She looked to her side to find the table at the side of her sofa full of gifts and cards. She couldn't surpress the smile that came across her face at the sight before her. She turned around to see Eve and Sammy standing behind her.

"Well Ma'am, what do you think." Eve asked.

"It's lovely, it's all lovely. You've both done a marvelous job."

"You mean that." Sammy asked.

"I do. I know I wasn't keen on the idea at first but I am grateful to you both."

"Good, now your schedule is free for the next 2 hours and the girls in Q branch will be up shortly and…."

"Hello Mum."

"Oh and Joanna's arrived." Eve said.

"Grannny."

"Mary." M said, surprised.

"Sorry Mum but she insisted on coming too." Joanna smiled.

"Shouldn't she be in School."

"I told them she had an emergency dental appointment."

"Well, I'm glad you're both here."

Soon enough the room was filled with so many women that James would be sorry he'd missed out. They all sat around as M opened up the gifts. Babygrows, nappies, gift vouchers for baby gap, a baby car seat, changing mat. Joanna rushed out for a few minutes and came back in with a top of the line baby stroller for her, causing M to start crying.

"Mum, why are you crying."

"Sorry love, it's just really lovely."

"Granny, I got this for you." Mary said, handing M a big stuffed bear.

"Mary, it's lovely." She smiled.

"You think Boo will like it."

"Boo will love it." She replied, hugging her Grandaughter.

M took a seat on the sofa as evertone started mingling. Mary was dancing around with Sammy and Joanna was chatting with some of the girls from Q Branch. M smiled at the image before her, happy that she's allowed Sammy and Eve to throw her the shower. She took a sip of her orange juice and gave a small gasp as she felt another sharp pain. Eve glance over at M at that exact moment and noticed the discomfort on her Bosses face. She put down her wine glass and walked over and knelt down infront of M and placed her hand on M's

"Ma'am are you okay."

"It's nothing Eve, really." She said, through deep intakes of breath.

"You don't look okay."

"It's probably just all the excite….aaaaah." M moaned, as she clutched her stomach again.

Everyone looked over at Eve and M when they heard her moan. Joanna rushed over to her Mother's side and knelt down next to Eve.

"Mum, what is it."

"It's nothing love."

"She's having pain."

"For how long Mum."

"It's been off and on since I left the house."

"Jesus Mum, why the hell didn't you tell anyone."

"I just hoped it was nothing." M said, as tears started to show.

"Mum, we need to get you to Hospital, now."

"I'll go and get Bill, he can drive us." Eve said.

"Good, go on."

Eve got up and ran for Bill. Mary ran over to M and Joanna.

"Mummy what's wrong with Granny."

"Granny's not feeling very well."

"It's okay darling, I'll be okay." M said, quietly.

"Mummy, Granny's crying. Is Boo okay."

"Boo will be fine love and so will Granny, we're just going to take her to the hospital so that the Doctors and Nurses can look her over okay."

"Mary, why don't you come with me down stairs and Q will show you all the cool gadgets he has." Sammy said.

"I want to go with Granny." Mary whined.

"MARY PLEASE. Do as you're told and go with Sammy. I'll come back later and pick you up okay. Now be a good girl."

Mary did as Joanna asked and left with Sammy. The othe girls followed them out, all looking worried for M as they left.

"Joanna."

"Yes Mum."

"I need James."

"As soon as we get you to hospital, I'll call him."

"I can't lose this baby love."

"Mum, you'll be okay. Try not to worry." Joanna said, putting her arm around M.

Bill came rushing back through with Eve. He helped M to stand and she allowed him to help her out to the car.

"I hope she'll be okay." Eve asked.

"Me too. Eve could you do me a favour."

"Anything."

"Call James and let him know what's happened. He needs to get back and I guess you'll need to call Mallory and let him know that James will be heading back."

"Ofcourse. Will you let me know as soon as there's any news."

"Definitely. Thanks Eve."

Eve watched as Joanna rushed after Bill and M and prayed to god M would be okay. All she had to do now was make the worst phonecall of her life.

To Be Continued…