Chapter 14: 10 Downing Street

"Good Morning my sexy Prime Minister"

"Good Morning my sexy future Detective Inspector"

"How are you feeling this morning?"

"I think the enormity of what happened yesterday still did not sink in completely. I will need to take some time later today to let it sink in properly, maybe when I will be inside 10 Downing Street, in the Prime Minister office"

"I am happy for you that your mum bequeathing you your dad's desk, for your office in 10 Downing Street"

"Yes, it's the best gift ever I received from her"

Julia finalizes her speech whilst David is cooking one of her favorite meal: homemade tagliatelles with truffle oil & parmesan cheese.

On her way to 10 Downing Street, Julia suddenly feels very emotional as she thinks about her dad, about how proud he would have been today. She looks at the sky and she murmurs: "I did it Dad. Thank you for pushing me to fulfill my dreams. I love you. Forever"

Julia delivers the speech of her life in front of 10 Downing Street.

"Her Majesty the Queen has asked me to form a new government and I have accepted.

Firstly, I would like to pay some tribute to the previous government who managed to steady the economy, reduce the budget deficit and improve the employment rate.

I went into politics to help people and because I love this country. I think its best days still lie ahead and I deeply believe in public service.

I think the service our country needs right now is to face up to our really big challenges, to confront our problems, to take difficult decisions, to lead people through those difficult decisions, so that together we can reach better times ahead.

I know full well the responsibilities that await me as I enter the door of No. 10 and I'll strive unceasingly to try to fulfil the trust and confidence that the British people have placed in me and the things in which I believe.

One of the tasks that we clearly have is to rebuild trust in our political system.

We need to change what is not currently working and in delivering change we must change too. Parliament must change so that we in Parliament are working for you the British people.

But I believe it is also something else. It is about being honest about what government can achieve. Real change is not what government can do on its own - real change is when everyone pulls together, comes together, works together, where we all exercise our responsibilities to ourselves, to our families, to our communities and to others.

And I want to help try and build a more responsible society. One where we don't just ask what are my entitlements, but what are my responsibilities. One where we don't ask what am I just owed, but more what can I give.

I want to make sure that my government always looks after the elderly, the frail and the poorest in our country.

We must take everyone through with us on some of the difficult decisions we have ahead.

Above all it will be a government that is built on some clear values: freedom, honesty, fairness, equality and responsibility.

I want us to build an economy that rewards work. I want us to build a society with stronger families and communities. And I want a political system that people can trust and look up to once again.

It means giving everyone in our country a chance so that no matter where you're from you have the opportunity to make the most of your life. It means giving the poorest people the chance of training, a job, and hope for the future. It means that for children who don't get the best start in life there must be the nursery education and good schooling that can transform their life chances, and of course it means bringing together the different nations of our United Kingdom.

I want us to build a fair society that provides equal opportunity.

When it comes to opportunity, we won't entrench the advantages of the fortunate few. We will do everything we can to help anybody, whatever your background, to go as far as your talents will take you.

We also need to provide security to the people. Security isn't just about guarding our citizens from security threats, and increase the number of police officers. Security comes from economic prosperity, from good education & good jobs.

I plan to invest 100 billion pounds in infrastructure, technology and pledges to carry out the most important review of the defense and security policy of the kingdom and its place in the world since the end of the Cold War, a review that will involve the military, counterterrorism services and intelligence services.

These colossal investments in infrastructure & science, using our incredible technological advantages will make this country the cleanest, greenest on earth with the most far-reaching environmental program.

You voted to be carbon neutral by 2050 and we will do it.

This one-nation Conservative government will massively increase our investment in the NHS. The NHS is there for all of us when we are sick, and every day that service performs miracles, like they have done recently for me. The NHS is this one-nation Conservative Government's top priority and we will deliver a long-term NHS budget enshrined in law, 650 million pounds extra every week, health secretary.

We are also going to pursue the current policy of limiting immigration and continue to bring the migratory balance to the level of tens of thousands of people per year.

Let's unite this country, let's spread opportunity to every corner of the United Kingdom, with great education, strong infrastructure, and at the top of the technology.

I am undaunted in my determination to build an ever prouder future: together, we can make Great Britain greater.

Dieu et mon droit.

Thank you."

Later that day, they rest in the sofa, in Julia's apartment, in the arms of each other and they watch the news which are mainly a coverage of her speech and speculations about the choice of her government.

The BBC speaker is also relaying the press release prepared by Julia, her PR team & David: "Julia Montague is moving into Downing Street with her partner, David Budd. They will occupy the large flat above No 11, as David Budd has 2 young children. The couple will be moving in officially on Monday. They will bring their own furniture and there will not be any additional cost to the taxpayer of her partner living there".

The speaker then adds: "However, as they are not officially married, David Budd was not at her side during her speech but he joined her mum, staff members and supporters outside the steps of No 10. He joined her after her speech and they walked hand in hand to the main entrance door where they posed together, before entering together for her first time as Prime Minister".

Julia & David smile at each other. They know it was the right decision to spare the susceptibilities.

They love each other dearly, they both know it and that is enough.