The Next Day…10:00 AM

Bond woke to find that he had a full twelve hours of sleep, again something that never happens. Dani was still sleeping, that or she fell back to sleep. Bond was now wondering what the MP would say. Would she let me keep Dani or take her away? Dani finally awoke, in pain; her shoulder was sore and her head hurt. Dani and Bond had a quiet breakfast; neither was ready to talk about yesterday's inquiry. Bond finally stood up and gave Dani a hug. "No one stood up for me like that before." Bond was being truthful. Finally Dani hugged back and smiled. "I love you, too." Dani knew that Bond wasn't good at expressing his feelings, but she knew what he was saying. Dani heard Bond's phone buzz as they released each other. Bond picked up the phone and listened to M on the other end. "The MP wants to see us, and Dani." Bond gulped and was certain that Dani was going to be taken away today. Dani packed a bag and walked out of the door for the last time.

In M's office, the MP stood there as Dani and Bond walked in. Dani was certain it was over. She would be taken to some foster family that was less than mediocre. Bond was ready to run at the drop of the hat and take Dani away with him. Bond calmed down when he saw the more peaceful features on the MP's face. "Mr. Bond. Ms. Dani." Dani sat down in front of M and Bond stood behind her; a protective hand on Dani's shoulder. "Well, I'm glad that you were able to come. The council has decided to give you, Mallory a second chance. As for you, it was an even spilt." The MP looked from M to Bond, and could see Bond was slowly moving in front of Dani. God you are defensive aren't you. "The final decision was left up to me. I hold the final vote to either separate the both of you or to let you stay together." Bond was now standing strong between Dani and the woman. He was imposing to say the least. "You are very intelligent. You form strong arguments despite not being prepared for one. Nothing like what I've heard about Bond. Yet the both of you are so similar, it's unnerving. But I see what you mean about not surviving without each other. So, you'll no doubt be happy to know, I will be giving Mr. Bond a second chance. Are you satisfied?" Dani looked at the woman and thought about something. "I want to go on his missions. No matter what the mission is, I want to be there. After all, no babysitter could be enough to watch me and leaving me here would not be the best thing. Think of it as early internship." The MP contemplated Dani's request. I can see how she strong-armed M into letting her join Bond in the first place. "If I do, will I regret it?" Dani shook her head. "Very well, then. I hope to never see you in an inquiry again." With that the MP shook Bond and M's hand and bowed her head at Dani who returned the gesture.