AN: sorry about the cliffhanger it was rude of me. But oh so much fun plus I did not have my notes on the chapter so I could not type all that needed to be said so I got t a safe point and posted now home sitting in my large bed I'm plucking at the keys again. Oh and I LOVE reviews.

Rebecca to answer your question as to why Mia is not in with Parliament yet is because Clarisse has yet to hand over that obligation yet. Mia is still new to the Queen thing and still has a lot to learn.

"Thank you Prime Minister, I have here a file of formulated reports. These reports are answers taken from a poll done by myself."

"And exactly what poll would you be referring to Viscount?"

"The one about your marriage." The viscount smiled viciously at Clarisse. Joe shifted in his chair a little more uncomfortable now.

"This poll asked the people of Genovia and the Genovian parliament what they felt about our Queens marriage to a lowly commoner."

"Excuse me, You what?"

"The poll results suggest you resign or divorce your former Head of Security."

"You polled my marriage without asking?"

"Correct I for one feel that you should annul your marriage."

"I sir will do no such thing! I love the man I'm married to, and have not trouble being married to him and still fulfilling my duty as Dowager Queen."

"Clarisse you should be mine! He is a commoner"

Clarisse stood up and moved towards the Viscount "Do not address me in such a manner! She was fuming! She walked right up to his face pulling herself to her full regal height. "You foul snake of a man! You have tried several times to advance your way through others and get into the family only to have your filthy hands on the crown. Let me tell you something Viscount, I'm married to a man I love deeply and will not leave him for any reason and nor will you get any closer to getting the crown of Genovia on your head!" She spat back at him.

'You married for love ha! You married beneath yourself hardly what you could call a man."

"Joseph is more of a man than you will ever be!" she was nearly screaming at him. Defiantly a time when you could say she lost it!

He was getting redder by the second. Her looked at her for only a second and without hesitation he slapped her across the face.

"Get him out of here1" she said calmly two guards came running up to the Viscount and directed him out of the room.

Joseph was in shock at what had just happened and when he went to get up Mia pulled him back down to his chair.

"What did you do that for?" he scowled at her

"Shhh."

"YOU SHOULD BE MINE CLARISSE!" the viscount shouted as he was being dragged out of the room.

Joe and Mia were in shock sitting there unable to speak let alone rush to Clarisse's side. The members of Parliament were equally shocked by the outburst and the fact that he had slapped the queen.

"Your majesty I want to…"

"Lord Palimore if you would sit down please I have a few things to say. (she paused for a moment attempting to recompose her self.) " I want to tell you something that should be quite obvious to you all, but for some reason I think all of you have over looked it. I was born October 9th 1946 and shortly after my birth I was christened and betrothed to Rupert. I was raised for the position I hold now and for nineteen years of my life I was tutored and trained to perfect every detail and become a King's wife. Now although betrothed to him I did not meet Rupert until I was sixteen. We instantly became friends and at nineteen I married a friend nothing more. Rupert and I knowing we were only friends and nothing more knew there were certain duties we were required to fulfill.

Well and we both tried our very best to move our friendship into love between us but, we never succeeded in accomplishing it. And quite honestly Rupert was not the most kind person either he so was engulfed in his duty to you and Genovia. My few joys in life came from the birth of my two sons. And watching them grow! Although Rupert and I had grown fond of each other we still never found love and I held the most horrible guilt on my shoulders when he died, I though maybe I had not tried hard enough to make things work between us. But only to realize you cannot create love it has to come naturally and for the two of us it did not.

I know that I supported him the best I could through everything. We had shared a lot of great memories and we became great friends and I was lost when he left. (She paused and took in a long breath) When Philippe passed away I though my life was over. And that the joys of my life had been taken from me a friend and husband and now my son. (She took in another long breath) It was the support of a close friend, Joseph who helped me through my darkest times. (She whipped away a tear) Now I stepped up to the challenge and have given my every effort as your queen.

My entire life has been devoted to Genovia that is 53 years and 38 years married to Rupert. It wasn't too long ago that I realized my friendship with my Head of Security and close friend had blossomed into a deep love for the man who has helped me more than anyone ever could, since day one he has been at my side aiding me in everything. This man has my every trust and devotion but most of all my undying love. He has helped me to realize I'm not just Queen Clarisse but a women, a Clarisse who is capable of love and happiness, this has helped me open up to the people of Genovia and most of all to my granddaughter, who is an amazing young women and is a going to be a great Queen for Genovia. She has an amazing love for all people and most off all for the people of Genovia.

She amazes me more and more each day today she has managed to do more than I ever did at her age, She found true love while still fulfilling her duty to you. I'm pleased to say Queen Amelia and Lord Deveraux are engaged. (She paused again looking around the room into the eyes of them men sitting before her until her eyes fell on Joseph and there they stayed) Now I ask you do not ask of me something I cannot do. I will not leave the man I'm married to. Do not deprive me of the one of the greatest joys in my life. Happiness and true love. I will not leave him, take my crown, take my title and leave me with nothing and I will still have more that any one could have. (She turned to face Lord Palimore.) Thank you that is all I have to say."

She turned on her heels again and made it back to her seat and fixed her look on Joseph again who was still in shock along with Mia, the two sat as if they were status carved out of stone. She had just told off Parliament.

The room sat in an eerie silence for quite some time when Lord Palimore finally stood.

"Your Majesty… I… Uh… I speak in behalf of this parliament and I believe I'm correct in saying we owe you an apology. I assure you we were not aware of what his intentions were and did not know he would have taken it so far. (pause ) As for you marriage… I have done my own work in the matter. I have found your husband is of noble blood though distant still worthy man to be our Prince Consort. It would benefit Queen Amelia to have both of you aiding her. I would also like to let you know that your accomplishments have never gone unnoticed, and take great pride in saying that you are our former Queen. As for your happiness, I see no reason as to why you should not have it, and to you and your husband may you always find happiness."

Clarisse shifted a little. And took in a deep breath before beginning. "If that is your wish I will speak with Joseph but I have no intention of forcing him into a decision. I will ask him and at the next session I will have your answer."

"Very well."

Clarisse then gave a curt nod to the Prime Minister who stood and adjourned the parliament session. Soon the room had emptied all but Mia Joe and the Prime Minister. Joe got up from his seat and ran to Clarisse he pulled her out of the chair and into a tight hug both holding on for dear life it seemed. She did not fight the tears that were forming in her eyes. Softly sobbing into Joseph's shoulder.

"Shhh Clarisse I'm here he will never hurt you again." He whispered into her ear trying to console her.

"Oh Joseph" that's all she managed to get out before the rest of the tears came streaming down.

Mia gave a quick glance at the Prime Minister and the two walked out leaving Joseph and Clarisse behind in the empty room.

Once safely deposited out into the hall Mia turned to the Prime Minister and gently placed a hand on his arm.

"Please I have to ask you not to repeat what you just saw. Mr. Prime Minister."

"Clarisse is a woman and has every right to cry. The members of parliament have always been too hard on her because she was not born royal. They were foolish to let him do that. Today the Viscount crossed the line; I have good reason to believe he may not be back for some time maybe not ever. Today your grandmother became more of a Queen and a woman than I have ever seen. She deserves happiness."

"Thank you"

"Good Bye your Majesty."