For RebaForever15. I got that sudden burst of energy. And for Prosper first I had to break thi up into 2 chapters which you will see why when you read the next chapter and second I'm sorry no "Accidents" but I think you will like the alternative :)
James and M had a relatively quiet afternoon with James dozing off and on and M sitting in her armchair attempting to read a book, which failed miserably to hold her attention for any length of time. She kept finding herself staring off into space which is how James found her when he woke up.
"M" he said quietly with no response
"M" he said a little louder. still no response
"Olivia!" he finally said in a rather loud tone
"What.." she replied rather startled
"Where were you?" he asked sounding concerned as he sat up
"Oh everywhere and nowhere I suppose." she answered quietly
"Did you just call me what I think you just called me?" she asked narrowing her eyes
"Yes, why?"
"I said I would forgive you just once for using my name. Don't press your luck!" she said flatly
"Well I'm sorry but it was the only way I could get your attention" he replied defensively
"Just don't let it happen again"
"Yes ma'am" he replied
"We should be getting ready if we are to meet Eve and Bill" said James as he sat up
"Why..what time is it" she asked as she put her book down
"It's five forty five so that should give us just about enough time" he replied
"Time for what?" she inquired sounding suspicious
"Time to get in the building without being noticed" he said with a wink
"Still afraid I'll see someone who knows me are you?" she said sarcastically
"No it's just that you're supposed to be away on some urgent family business and we don't want to raise any suspicions being that you rarely take any time off" he said rather serious.
"Oh I
see...Well then let's get ready." she said heading for the stairs
The ride to headquarters was fairly uneventful. M looked out the window as James drove, and although nothing really caught her eye, it all seemed oddly familiar as though she had done this before. "Of course it's familiar" she thought to herself" I've probably done this at least thousand times before" As they drove across the bridge she was finally able the see Vauxhall. She recognized it right away as the building she had been taken to the night of her fall, but there was something strangely familiar about the building, but she couldn't quite pin it down. She kept shaking her head trying to remember as they pulled around to the back of the building where the medical department was located
"Hey...are you ok?" asked James as he had been watching her on the drive in
"Just a little nervous, but I'll be fine as long as I have you and Eve and Bill" she replied
"Well in that case you have nothing to worry about because we are not about to let anything happen to you" he said flashing her a confident smile that made her feel a bit more at ease
"I know" she replied giving his hand a light squeeze.
Once they arrived Bill and Eve met them at the door and quickly ushered them to a private room in the medical ward to wait for the doctor.
"So how was your day" asked Eve as she and M sat patiently on the sofa
"Well uneventful to be quite truthful. I rested as instructed while James built a staircase" she said with a slight laugh
"He did what?" asked Eve with a rather quizzical expression
"Well actually all he did was fix a step but it sounded more like he was building an entire staircase judging from all the noise"
"'I already explained to you that fixing the step was very tricky business!" interjected James with a hint of mock irritation
"Alright you two" said Bill trying to conceal a laugh "You're starting to sound like an old married couple and you've only been together for all of 2 days"
Just then a nurse came to collect M leaving Eve, James and Bill alone.
"So how is she really" asked Bill with concern
"She's basically fine physically. She's getting around without the crutches as much as I don't like it and she doesn't seem to be in any real pain" replied James
"But what about her memory? anything yet?"asked Eve
"Well that's the thing. If she is remembering anything she's not saying, not that I'm surprised. M has always been a private person but if I had to guess I would say that there is something going on in her head just by the way she will stop and look at things or she will start to say something and cut herself off mid sentence."
"But why wouldn't she say something if she remembered" asked Eve sounding rather puzzled
"Fear" replied James
"Fear of what?"
"Fear of being wrong, fear of losing the only security she has at the moment."
"I see" said Bill
Before they could continue their conversation M returned with the doctor, minus the crutches and with a fairly clean bill of health.
"So doc how is she?" asked James sounding rather anxious
"You will be happy to know that physically she is doing very well. No need for the crutches as long as she takes it easy and her forehead is healing nicely. She's very lucky that the cut was superficial and just along the hairline so there should be no visible scarring"
"That's good" said Eve smiling at M
"What about her memory?" asked James and Bill almost simultaneously
"As I told you the other night these things just take time." replied the doctor
"So in your opinion is it a good idea to take her to see her office?" asked James rather bluntly silently hoping the doctor would say no.
"I don't see any reason not to as long as she is feeling up to it" he said rather matter of fact
"I see. Thank you Doctor" said James still feeling a bit apprehensive.
After the doctor left Bill, Eve and James kept exchanging nervous glances before M finally broke the silence.
"Well you heard what the doctor said. There is no reason why I can't see my office so what are we waiting for?"she asked rather impatiently
"Are you sure, I mean really sure you want to do this?" asked James
"Of course I'm sure. Which way to the lift?" she asked as she headed toward the door
The walk to the private lift was more like a tactical exercise that a leisurely walk with James on point, Eve escorting M, and Bill bringing up the rear all in an attempt to be sure they were not seen. Once in the lift it was a short ride to the top floor where they quickly exited and headed for the office. The outer office was nothing special. A window, a desk a coat rack some chairs and a door. None of it seemed to have any effect on M's memory and to be quite honest it didn't look the least bit familiar to her. As they stood outside the door James asked M again
"Are you sure you're ready for this" his voice full of anxiety all sorts of what if's running thru his brain. What if she doesn't remember anything What if she remembers everything, what if it's too much for her...what if ...what if...what if
"Yes" she said with an air of confidence as she gently squeezed his arm
As James opened the door M just stood in the doorway for a moment.
"I would like to go in alone for minute if that's alright" she said quietly
As much as they didn't like the idea James, Eve and Bill waited outside while she went in alone.
When she entered the office she saw a large glass top desk, some chairs, large windows looking out over the Themes, but nothing that really stood out until she saw a china dog on the corner of the desk. "I've seen you before my little friend" she said to herself as she walked around to sit behind her desk. She began to leaf thru some of the papers on the desk as James entered quietly.
"Everything alright?" he asked watching her closely for any sign of recognition
"I'm fine James" she replied not looking up "I would like a glass of water if it's not too much trouble"
"Of course. I'll be right back" said James
Just as he opened the door he was nearly knocked over by Garreth Mallory .
"007...What are you doing here?" he said sounding annoyed
"I was just..." James started to say but was cut off
"Never mind. I need a few moments with M if you don't mind!" he said firmly
"Sir I'm not sure this is the best time"
"I didn't ask for your opinion 007. Now if you don't mind!" he said motioning to the door
James had no other choice than to leave which he did casting a worried look at M. Strangely she appeared to be very calm
"M. How nice of you to grace us with your presence" was all James, Eve and Bill heard as the door shut
"What is he doing here!" said James angrily
"I don't know" replied Eve
"Well how did he know she was here!"
" Dumb luck I suppose. He claims he saw the light on in the office" snapped Bill
"What do we do now?" asked Eve who was clearly worried
"The only thing we can do" snapped James "We wait!"
