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[Joyce Carrington]

*009 smiles*

009: Sure. Mind if I sit down here and read up on all the terrorist intell?

[Matt O'S oo4]

No. But, make it wait for just a moment.

You did well yesterday.

Damned good.

004 nods with conviction: As good as anyone I have ever worked with.

009 blushes slightly: I don't feel that way.

004: My dearest lady, I was there. Believe me when I tell you that my evlauation of you as a wife and as an agent are indeed TWO seperate things. I love you way too much to lie to you. *he moves a litttle closer* But, I think, and for the record, Jaques needed to die.....BUT...we had a small chance to bring him back alive. You DID do the right thing. I would have saved John or any other agent before leaving them behind....screw the terrorist.

You did GOOD.

[Joyce Carrington]

009: Really? You mean it?

*004 nods*

*009 kisses him*

009: Thank you. It was... weird... Geoff didn't die... so I must have done something right. And neither did you. Wow - I stopped two people from dying. That doesn't happen a lot to me.

[Matt O'S oo4]

Lets put it his way.

You snuck up on me at the staircase in Jaques place.

I am NOT bragging, but that is NOT easy to do....I like to keep a serios look out.

You are a 00 for a reason.

Neither one of may be the best....but we BOTH deserve to be here.

I don't love you for nothing, either, my dearest lady.

AND........I AM going to marry you.

You just give me the word and say when. I do it a year from now, or RIGHT now....its up to you.

[Joyce Carrington]

*009 smiles*

I'll keep you posted.

*grins*

And now back to work.

[Matt O'S oo4]

You do that.

I will be waiting

[Joyce Carrington]

*blows him a kiss as she leaves the office*

*heads over to Xen's office*

*knocks on the door*

[Matt O'S oo4]

004 picks up his phone.

Dials Byrce.

Hey, old man....I need to ask you something....

[Bryce (003)]

Good to hear from you. Major Peters sends his regards from Swadley. I'm also now cleared for HALO's at 45K - Popped the chute at 550 - Quite a ride. I could have done without 100km of mountain terrain to cover, but I came in with the third best time from drop to RV.

So, tell me about Paris. Did you find the bottle & the note I left you?

*notices extension number on phone*

Oh...My bad, you're back here. I'll be down in a minute.

*grabs scotch and gets an egg from fridge. Strolls past 006's office and throws egg blindly without breaking stride. Popping, sizzling noice is heard*

006: (VO) Ahhhh!!! Ewww....Hey! My keyboard!

003: Wanker.

*knocks on 004's door with bottle. waits*

[Joyce Carrington]

002: Come in...

*009 steps into Xen's office*

009: Hey.

002: Good morning, Joyce. How was Paris?

009: Very bad... but also very good in a way. But that's not why I'm here. I want to ask you something.

002: Oh?

009: Yeah. Uh... would you.. um... possibly be interested in... uh... being my... um... bridesmaid?

[Xenobia]

*blinks*

002: Bridesmaid? Isn't that for your friends?

009: Yeah....

*pause*

002: I'd be honored. (another pause) Now seriously, how was Paris. I think you might have stumbled across someone I used to know.

-- Xenobia

[Joyce Carrington]

009: I have? Oh my God, you know Geoff as well? Or - I mean, who?

[Matt O'S oo4]

003 hears that familiar voice: Come in.

Bryce walks into Matthew's office to see him sitting at his sofa aside his desk, NOT behind it. Bryce does a kind a take and looks curiously at him.

Matt is seated wearing an open dress shirt and no tie. A bottle of scotch, ice bucket and a 50 count container of Dunhill milds sits next to a clean and empty ash tray, and two clean Waterford crystal lowballs.

Going completely casual today are we?

You might say that. Have a seat. Just needed to ask you something.

John Bryce sits and as he does so, places his bottle of scotch on the table next to the other. He notices it to be a very rare bottle of Glenmorangie 75.

003's eyebrows goes up in serious surprise and approval and he clears his throat and looks at 004.

[Xenobia]

*Xenobia pauses and wonders if she should find out who Geoff is. Instead she sticks with the matter at hand.*

002: When I was in Washington DC one of the gun-runners that was floating around was a well greased man by the name Jacques

009: (finishing the name) Monfret.

*Xenobia smiles*

002: You've met.

009: Yeah, we had a blast together.

002: That doesn't surprise me. Is the party over?

009: No, I'm sure he'll be throwing another one soon.

002: When you do your report, CC a copy to me. I want to know what Jacques has been up to these days.

009: Right.

(Joyce turns to leave, but turns back)

009: If this investigation happened when you were in Washington, does this mean that your man....

002: He's not involved. But I want to know what Jacques has been up to.

009: Right. OK.

-- Xenobia

[Joyce Carrington]

009: But actually... I think Matt's the man to ask. It was my assignment to protect M's nephew... it was his to get the bad guys. However... I'll try to see what I can find.

002: Thank you.

009: Thank YOU for wanting to be my bridesmaid. Really means a lot to me.

[Matt O'S oo4]

John Bryce sits back and takes a Dunhill as does Matt. They both lite them up.

004: I don't suppose you'd care for a drink?

003, in character: I don't usually but since you offer so politely....*Bryce pours three and a half fingers of the 75 and reaches for the ice, Matt stops him with a hand movement*

004: You MIGHT want to taste that one first in its pure form.

003 looks at him: This is going to be that serious.

004 closes his eyes and nods slowly, pulling his hand back. He reopens his eye and looks at 003.

[Joyce Carrington]

*009 is in office, reading mail*

*sighs*

009: Never thought I'd do this...

*takes out copy of Modern Bride*

009: Heaven help me...

[Matt O'S oo4]

John takes a healthy dram of the golden liquid and closes his eyes.

003: Oh - my!

004: Oh, yes it is.

003: Altight. What are we discussing today?

004: The most serious mission of my life. 003 looks at him for a moment with a wide-eyed, "what-could-this-be look."

004: I'm want to ask you sir...*holds up his glass*...if you'd be my best man.

[Joyce Carrington]

*picks up phone*

*calls Moneypenny*

009: Penny?

P: Yes?

009: Quick question.. Will you be my bridesmaid?

*there is no reply*

009: Penny?

*still no reply*

009: I'll take that as yes, okay, Penny?

*hangs up*

*goes back to reading bridal magazines*

*opens drawer and reaches for blended scotch*

009: Hey...

*drawer is empty*

009: Ah well. Perhaps for the best anyway.

[Matt O'S oo4]

John looks at Matt for a moment.

Clinks his glass to Matts.

Lift is up a bit and says and gives a small nod.

003: That means I'm responsible for the Bach-party *wry smile* arn't I?

004: Uh, oh...yes it does. I actually forgot about that.

003: I accept and your not getting out of it, mate.

John starts to slap Matt on the back, but Matt blocks it and looks at his friend.

004: DON"T - spill the scotch, ol' boy!

They look at each other and smile for a moment.

003: Are you REALLY sure of this?

004 nods and takes a sip: Yes, mate. I am. But I have an idea for the ceremoney....I want you to tell me what you think...

[Joyce Carrington]

*there is a knock on Joyce's door*

009: Come in.

*MI6 agent Emma Lewis steps in*

EL: Make it quick because I'm busy.

*009 looks at her*

EL: I'm kidding!

*she sits down*

EL: What is the matter?

009: Well, um... *starts smiling* ...did you know...

*holds out hand with engagement ring*

*Emma's eyes widen*

EL: You're kidding!

009: No, I'm not.

EL: You're getting married. YOU are getting married. Joyce 'Single for life' Carrington is getting married? Are you feeling okay?

009: I'm fine! I'm very happy.

EL: Who is it? Oh, PLEASE tell me it isn't James.

009: No, it's...

EL: Or that ugly guy, 004

009: U-ugly?

EL: It's HIM?

009: Well... yes.

EL: OH! Oh, I um... well, congratulations!

*009 looks at her*

009: Are you really happy for me?

EL: Yes I am. Come on, Joyce, you're a bit of a nutter, but if you say you are happy with this man, I believe you.

009: Good. Because I was going to ask you to be my maid of honour.

EL: Seriously?

009: I'm very serious.

EL: Oh... okay. I'd love to. But... uh... I have to go now.

009: Okay, but call me, because you have to help me plan this wedding.

EL: Yeah... see you later.

*leaves office*

*heads over to 004's office*

*knocks on door*

[Matt O'S oo4]

Having finished some preliminary plans with 003, who has stumbled back to his office, 004 has put away his "thinking scotch" er, uh...what's left of it that is and has showered and put on a clean shirt and tie.

A knock on the door draws his attention from looking at the wedding ring he has in his desk for whenever that day does come. Looks like it may be sooner than he had ever imagined.

004: Come...

009 opens the door and peeks in which is more than enough to make Matthew O'Shawnassey smile from ear to ear. Joyce steps into the room and they go into an embrace for a long moment. 004 discovers how unfathomable that it just seem to be better each time he puts his arms around her.

Thinking to himself: *Boy am I stuck with this girl. Hope it NEVER changes.*

They kiss for a moment and they look at each other.

004: John just left here about 20 mintes ago. I asked him to be my best man.

009: I don't think that will surprise too many people. Uh...I'm *she stammers and stops and looks down for a moment.*

004: Forgive me. I must be driving you up a wall, my lady. This must be a nerve racking experience. I don't want it to be that way. Listen...

009, cutting him off: -To say the least. I've asked Xenobia and Monneypenny to be bridesmaids and I just asked Emma to be my maid of honor.

004: Oh. Emma? Yes, I know Emma.

009: Yes, she has been my best friend and - uh...you know her?

004: Uh...yes...well....I pretty much know MOST empooyees of MI6.

009: Oh, yes, of course. Well, is that okay?

004: Dear financee, I Have NO issure with anyone you choose. They are supposed to be the people you care about the most in the world. I could never argue with any of your choices.

009: What about your best men?

004: Uh, well...I don't know if he will accept...but...I'm going to ask Q.

009: WHAT? Are you serious? *Matt nods* Do you think her will accetp?

004: I don't know, but the old man had been...there when it was...very important. I don't think I could look myself in the mirror if I didn't at least ask.

009: Who else?

004: One other. I don't know. Chirstensen is on assignmet as a diplomatic attache for the next year or so. Fitzpatrick is out of the country...I don't know. We have a little time.

009: You didn't tell me. Did Bryce accept?

004: Uh....yes. Yes he did.

009: Why does that sound odd to me?

004: The dreaded bachelor party...he will be in charge of it.

009 move in very close to him and looks him dead in the eye.

009: Will you be a good boy?

004: Define GOOD.

[Joyce Carrington]

*009 thinks*

009: No. I trust you - do as you please. Which reminds me... I must tell Emma she's in charge of mine.

*there is a knock on the door*

EL: Joyce? Are you in there?

009: Yes?

EL: Are you by any chance.. uh.. naked?

009: No, but thanks for asking. *looks at 004* Because I might have been.

*004 grins*

*Emma opens the door*

EL: Ah. Hi. I'm Emma. *shakes 004's hand*

004: Matt. I hear you're going to be Joyce's maid of honour.

EL: That's right. *turns to 009* Could I talk to you for a minute?

009: Sure, what's it about?

EL: Well... the wedding...

009: Then Matt can hear it as well, can't he?

EL: Dress. Wedding DRESS.

009: Oh, right. In that case... *kisses 004* See you at dinner.

*Joyce and Emma leave his office*

[Matt O'S oo4]

Sigh.

Emma Lewis. Good agent. Very good.

004 remembers some of the few things he had overheard about Emma in the past. Some of the good thiings. Marksmanship. Hand to hnad fighting skils. Man hater. Mna killer.

Matt didn't know if it were true. Some vague rumors about her being in love once herself and it backfired about as badly as such things can.

Emma Lewis. Known in Q brach as the natural enemy of the male gender.

004 shook his head. He hoped it wasn't true. He wasn't much for rumors. They got in the way of the job and made it difficult to work. 004 had made it a habit to judge an agent by their work - NOT by thier personal likes and dislikes.

None of that make any difference now, anyway. Emma is probably the very best person to be at Joyces side now...I hope. She seems to be Joyces friend. Joyce needs all the support - a man hater as a maid of honor?

Sigh.

004 shakes it off and goes back to work.

[Joyce Carrington]

*Emma and Joyce are in 009's office, going through bridal magazines*

EL: You're sure you want to do this?

009: Emma... Yes. I'm sure.

EL: Okay... then how about this...

*shows 009 magazine*

009: HELLO? I'm not Kylie Minogue... do they come with more cleavage than that?

EL (chuckling): Actually, they do. Never mind.

*she gets another magazine*

EL: But you're sure you want to do this?

009: EMMA!

EL: Sorry...

[Matt O'S oo4]

004 sits down at his computer and composes and e-mail to joyce and CC's it to both Bryce and Lewis.

Message as follows.

I want to thank everyone for the hard work and support they have given both myself and Joyce and I wish to make it very clear how much I truly appreciate it. Joyce and I am very fortunate to have friends such as yourselves.

I wish to pose a question based on an idea.

As the ceremoney will be performed at Castle Bryce, Joyce - would you care to make it a medievial syle wedding? I know how the nervous you have been about a traditional style wedding? Would you enjoy this? Would it make it more fun and less stree?

Let me know your thoughts.

I have cc'd this message to your Maid of Honor and my Best Man as I value their feeling in this matter as well.

With all my love and respect.

Matt

[Joyce Carrington]

009: Whoa! Check this out!

EL: What? *joins Joyce at the computer*

009: Matt wants to have a medieval style wedding!

EL: What a dork! I mean...

009: EMMA! This is so original! Isn't that sweet?

EL: Yeah... very.

*009 sends message back*

Dear Matt,

that is a GREAT idea - I really appreciate that. Be sure to make it to dinner tonight, so you can tell me more. Well, and...

*009 looks at Emma*

EL: Ahem.

*009 returns to the typing*

I love you.

-- Joyce

[Matt O'S oo4]

"YOU"VE GOT 00 MAIL" barks out from 004's office computer.

He accesses the system and reads Joyces reply.

004: She LIKES the idea. Wheew. Had me worried there. Don't want her thinking I'm a dork...or something. (Like 006)

I'll have to get the ball rolling on this one.

004 gets on the phone to 003.

[Joyce Carrington]

EL: Well, there goes my Kylie Minogue wedding dress. They would have burned you in the Middle Ages if you wore that.

009: This is fun... I wonder if Matt will show up as a knight...

[Matt O'S oo4]

Leaving a message for 003, 004 goes down to Q-Branch.

Arriving downstairs, 004 looks around at the hustle bustle of the Q Branch division.

I thinkg I would go mad if I had to deal with this everyday. Q must love it.

004, to a passing tech: Is Q in?

Tech, walking quickly by: Uh....should be...his office....I think.

004, as the tech goes out of sight: Thanks for you time.

Walking toward Q's office, 004 has to casually dodge and side step a few shooting objects and high speed technician / clerks.

Hmm. Reminds me of Hogans Alley. Finally.

004 starts to know on Q's door when he hears Q's voice:

Q: No you may not have an atom bonb!

004: Uh....YES Q...I know that....I need to speak with you for a moment.

Q's door opens automatically and Q is busy writing behind his desk.

Q: What is it 004, I am busier than usual today.

004: Well I have a personal request to make....

Q, a bit agitated: All requests for special equipment need to be made in writing...you KNOW that!!

004: Q, this is not about -

Q, tossing a form aside, grabbing another stack: Oh, NO, its NEVER about the paperwork, is it, now? All you double-o's with your ememgerncies -

004: Q, I just want to -

Q, getting really upset: On a day like this I would really appreciate it if you would -

004: Q.

Q,getting loud: - kindly thnik about the process -

004, a bit louder: Q!

Q, loud: -of how we do business here.

004, yelling: Q!!! You BASTARD!! I just wanted to ask -

Q, standing up: What is it, 004???!!!

004, slamming both hands on Q's desk in mock anger and leaning in to him. Quick shift in expression and speaking softly: Will you be one of my best men at my wedding?

Q looks at 004. Drops into his chair.

Q, softly: Will I - WHAT did you say?

004: I want you to be a -

Q: I heard what you said. Are you serious?

004 nods with a wry smile on his face.

Q: Why, ma?

004: Standing up straight: Why, not?

Q is completely taken by surprise. He look at 004 for a moment. Drops the paper he had been working on back on his desk. And something happened at that moment before 004's eyes that 004 never in a million ears would have dreamed, happened.

Q looked at 004 in astonishment: It would be my honor, sir.

004: Thank you, Q. *shakes his hand* I let you know when. Perhaps over a coffee?

Q nods with a small smile: Congratultions, 00- er...uh....Mr. O'Shawnassey.

004: Thank you, sir. *an awkward moment* Yes, well...uh....I know your busy...so I excuse my self

Q: Thank you, Matthew, but - I - don't understand -

004: I know, sir. You will.

004 leaves Q and returns to his own office.

A very small tear begins to roll down Q's check

Q, softly: Oh, bloody hell. Can you believe it? *notices the tear* Ahem. I can't have this. Next thing you know I'll be drinking scotch with them...oh, God no.