M let out a groan as the sound of her alarm woke her, it was the first time in years that she was dreading going into work. She was just thankful she wouldn't have to see Bond, but she wasn't looking forward to the questions from Q and Tanner. Especially Q, it was him that suggested Bond kiss her in the first place.
"Bloody men." She mumbled to herself as she threw back her bed covers and got up, frustrated that this was getting to her.
M couldn't understand why people were so adamant that she and Bond should be together. She swore some people thought their lives were a movie and everything was black and white, when it was far from it. For once she just wanted a normal day at the office without all the drama.
Looking at the clock noticing it was going on eight, she had an hour to get ready before Ross came to take her back to headquarters. The sooner things went back to normal the better she would feel.
When M arrived at the office that day, she felt the eyes of personnel staring after her as she made her way to her office only to stop in her tracks at seeing the minister interrogating Moneypenny.
"Minister, if you are done terrorising my secretary, perhaps we would be better discussing matters in my office."
M saw the look of gratitude from Moneypenny from the corner of her eye, and focused her attention on the minister, who she could tell was annoyed. What she wanted to know is what he was doing at her office at this time.
"I think that would be best M."
"Very well, Moneypenny if anyone calls, tell them i'm in a meeting and will get back to them when i can."
"Of course Ma'am."
M followed after the minister, closing the door behind her. Hanging up her coat, she turned to see the minister looking around her office, before seating himself in one of the chairs in front of her desk.
"Care to tell me what this is all about? or am i to guess."
She walked towards her desk and sat herself down on the black leather chair that was there, staring at him expectantly waiting for him to give an explanation.
"I received a call yesterday and an allegation has been made against you and one of your agents."
She kept her face impassive, "And what was this allegation?"
"They were adamant that you were having sexual relations with one of your agents."
M leaned back in her chair and crossed her legs, "I see. And who was the source of this information?"
"You know i can't divulge that information M. What i want to know is how long this has been going on?"
"I thought as much, but i can hazard a guess as to who it was. I will tell you this right now Minister, i have never been in a sexual relationship with one of my agents, not now and certainly not in the foreseeable future."
She could tell the minister didn't believe her, the man really was a fool.
"So, you have never had sex with 007?" He asked her bluntly.
"No. He's an agent nothing more."
"Forgive me for not believing you M, but you have been known to show sentimental tendencies towards 007 when he is concerned. MI6 can't have a head, who can't do her job and puts an agent before the well being of everyone in this country. So, i'll ask you again, is there anything going on between you and 007?"
"For the last time no. Do you really think i would be in a relationship with someone who could pass for my son?"
"You tell me."
"I have done and my answer is still the same. I care about the welfare of my agents and staff, since no one else will. If you think that makes me sentimental so be it. But I have never been in a relationship with any agent especially Bond. You may want to know that the source who told you that piece of information, is currently responsible for murdering four of my agents, a nurse, and injuring one of my doctors and my Chief of Staff. He also tried to get rid of Bond by using one of Q's new drug, but it happened to be me that was on the receiving end of it. So, if you want to believe the ramblings of an agent who has not only let terrorists escape, but killed and injured staff in this very building. Then go ahead, but do not sit there and tell me I cannot do my job."
"M…"
"You wanted me to tell you, then i would appreciate it if you didn't interrupt me until i've finished. Now, i'll tell you something right now. I have never- put an agent first over the welfare of this country. They do their job and i do mine. They and myself know the risks of the job we've been doing it long enough, but i will not have you, come in here and telling me otherwise."
M hurried on when she saw him about to interrupt her again.
"Now if that's everything i have a lot of paperwork to catch up on and need to inform the families of the decease that their loved ones won't be returning home."
"We're not finished here M?"
"Oh, i think we are. I'll send you the report on the events that happened here yesterday by the end of today. Until then, I'm sure you can show yourself out."
Knowing he wasn't going to get any further with her, he abruptly rose and marched from her office slamming the door none too gently behind him.
M knew she hadn't heard the last of this, how she wished Ellis was still alive so she could kill him again herself. She heard a faint knock and muttered a come in, and looked to see Moneypenny in the doorway cup in hand.
"I thought you could use this ma'am since it's still a bit early for scotch."
She placed the cup of tea down on her desk.
"Thank you Moneypenny. Is it drug free?"
"It is. Speaking of that, you gave quite a few people a scare, especially James and myself included."
M pretended not to hear part about James and took a sip of her tea, letting the hot liquid sooth her.
"As you can see i'm fine, no long term harm done. What was the minister interrogating you about?"
"He kept asking where you were and what your relationship with James was."
M gave a sigh, "I thought it may have been about that."
"Forgive me for intruding Ma'am, but what exactly is this all about?"
M placed the cup back down on the desk, she could tell Moneypenny it was a need to know basis, but she felt the other woman deserved some explanation.
"Ellis informed the minister that myself and Bond were in a sexual relationship."
"Are you?"
M could have swore she saw her eyes light up at the prospect and inwardly groaned.
"Of course not. Ellis no doubt told him that to get back at me for suspending him."
"Oh. I see. He did seem rather put out when he left your office afterwards, i didn't think he would stoop that low."
"Well, we never really know anyone." M told her matter of factly, to which Moneypenny nodded in agreement.
"You seemed disappointed, when i told you Bond and I aren't in a relationship." M raised an eyebrow waiting for her explanation.
"To be truthful ma'am, I was kind of hoping you both were."
M wondered where she was going with this. "Explain."
"You can't deny that you and he have a sort of connection. he cares for you. You flirt back and forth, and the sexual tension when you're both in the same room can be unbearable at times."
"Not you as well. Why is it everyone in this building adamant on getting me and Bond together?"
"So, i'm not the only one." Moneypenny's eyes lit up in amusement.
"No, and certainly not the last. I could pass as his mother."
"So, age is only a number, who cares what others think."
"You sound like Bond." she mumbled mostly to herself but Moneypenny still heard it.
"And for once i have to agree with him, just don't let him know i said that."
"Duly noted, but i think the minister's visit today is a good enough reason as to how foolish the full scenario would be. I would rather not have the minister breathing down my neck at every minute of everyday, setting his arse covering prigs on me twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week."
Moneypenny knew it would prove difficult for them if they were in a relationship, but they were both good for each other. What happened outside of business hours was no one's business, but theirs.
"You could have a relationship away from this place, they can't stop you."
"You're fighting a losing battle Moneypenny, my answer is still the same as i told Bond yesterday. Now this discussion is over."
She knew she was going to get nowhere, and pushing her would do her no favours.
"Ma'am."
M wondered when all this was going to end, she didn't know how much longer she could take before she finally snaps. Taking a few deep breaths, she looked up the contacts for each of the agents and nurse to inform their next of kin. It was going to be a long day.
