Thank you to all who have read and reviewed and most of all hung with this story. I decided to skip ahead 2 months in this chapter because I promised a nice normal wedding. Hope you like it :)

"Good Morning Mrs. Bond" whispered James as he leaned over and gently kissed her, happy two-month anniversary. It had been exactly two months since James and M said their official "I DO's" and he was loving every second of it.

M happily responded to the kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck, pulling him closer

"Why do you insist on beginning every day with that phrase? It makes me sound like your mother"

"Because I love saying it as much as you love hearing it, and let's be honest, you DO love hearing it" he replied with a grin

"I do, as a matter of fact" she said with a laugh "But I have to admit, there were a few times when I wondered if I ever would" she replied with a hint of sadness

"Hey" he said wrapping his arms around her, holding her close "We made it. We're alive and best of all, we're finally married"

"Yes, a fact that doesn't seem to stop some people from sending you out on pointless mission after pointless mission" she replied with a slight edge in her voice

"They may be pointless missions, but at least I get to come home at night" he said nuzzling her neck

"A concession I happily agreed to, at your insistence, but be honest, are you really happy being a glorified babysitter all day?"

"According to Mr. Mallory, these pointless missions are designed to help me adjust to my new, less active role at MI6..."

"And is that really what you want?"

"I already have what I want" he replied with a crooked grin "A job, a home and a beautiful wife. What more could I ask for?" he said lightly kissing the top of her head "Now it's your turn. Better get up or you'll be late" he said as he got out of bed

"I've decided to stay in bed today" she replied, pulling the blankets up around her

"M, we've been over this. You have to get up"

"No, I don't!" she said flatly

"I thought we agreed..."

"We did, in theory, but...well...I've changed my mind. I don't want to and you can't make me" she replied in the best no-nonsense tone she could muster

"Sweetheart..." he began as he crawled back into bed next to her

"I just can't do it James. I know I said I would, but I can't and I won't, and you can't make me end of discussion!"

"What is it you're so afraid of?"

M hesitated as she began to fidget with the blankets.

"What will I do with myself all day while you're at work? And who will look after Eve and Bill? You know what they're like when I'm away, they always seem to get into some sort of trouble, and who..."

"They'll learn to manage" he said quietly as he continued to hold her

"I'm just not ready yet" she said with tears forming in her eyes

"Then don't" he replied

"What?"

"I said don't. If you're not ready, then there is no reason for you to retire right now. Nothing is official until you sign on the dotted line, so if you want to take some more time, then it's ok with me"

"But just a minute ago you..."

"It's your decision" he said kissing her on the forehead as he got out of bed "But you will have some very disappointed people who have gone to a lot of trouble arraigning your retirement party if you go announcing that you've changed your mind" he said as he disappeared into the bathroom

M thought about his last statement while she waited for him to reappear

"You really think I should do it don't you?"

"Like you said I can't make you, hell no one has ever been able to make you do anything you don't want to..."

M grumbled as she got out of bed

"I really hate it when you do that" she said as she walked into the bathroom

"What? All I did was state a fact"

"You always do this. You turn things around so I will think it's my decision, when in fact, it is really your decision and I just end up agreeing with you" she snapped

"You should be flattered, I learned that trick from you" he replied with a grin

"Not funny!" she replied as she poked her head around the corner

M took a quick shower, dressed and found James waiting for her in the kitchen

"All set?" he asked

"No" she snapped as she brushed past him to pour herself a cup of coffee

"It's going to be alright" he said as he stood behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her back to him

"James..." she said turning in his arms so she was facing him

"Olivia, everything will be fine, I promise"

A faint, sad smile played across her face as she leaned her head on his chest and pulled him close

"What's so funny?" he asked

"It just seems strange to hear you call me that. After today that is all I will be. Just Olivia Bond, no more M, not that it's a bad thing, but it will be quite an adjustment after all these years" she said as a tear slid down her cheek

"Well if it makes you feel any better, I no longer have my license to kill. I'm just plain old Commander Bond" he replied trying to make her feel better

"Yes, but it's different for you. You've always had your name and your reputation. Once I'm no longer M, what do I really have?"

"We could always be called back into Active Duty" he said with a wink

"You maybe, but just exactly how many M's do you recall being called "Back" into Active duty in recent years? Present company excluded" she asked not really expecting an answer

"Hey, I love you, and you will always be MY M, don't forget that" he said as he leaned down and kissed her

"And you will always be MY 007" she replied as she rested her forehead against his.

"So are you ready to go Mrs. Bond?"

"Ready as I'll ever be Mr. Bond"

~ FIN~