"No, I'm sure you're right," Bond agreed. "But for what it's worth, I'm willing to give it a try. You're right, Q. We have to stick together. I'm sure it will be a bit messy, but we'll find a rhythm."

He picked up the bottle again and poured another glass.

"I should hope we can all be adults."

Odd, coming from him...and he knew it. Of the three of them, he was the most childish.