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A particularly difficult mission is over. Nikita is packing up.
Michael: Nikita
Nikita: Hi Michael. Are you ready to go?
Michael: Yes. Lets go home.

Madelaine's office. Operations is pacing furiously in front of Madelaine's desk.

Operations: Are they or aren't they?
Madelaine: What?
Operations: Together.
Madelaine: Yes.
Operations: Yes? You didn't think to tell me?
Madelaine: I didn't think it was relevant.
Operation: Relevant.
Madelaine: You've seen how they work. Together, they are unstoppable. Apart, they achieve the objective, but never as efficiently.
Operation: It is against policy for operatives to be personally involved.
Madelaine: Change the policy.
Operaitons: You know I can't do that.
Madelaine: You can...
Operations: I have to talk to them.(changes to a soft and cajoling tone) Come with me.

Later, at Michael's apartment. Michael and Nikita have just finished dinner.

Michael: That was good. Nikita stands up and starts slowly pacing in front of the fireplace.
Nikita: I'm worried about what Operations might do if he found out. Or Madelaine for that matter.
Michael stands up and goes to Nikita and gently pulls her into an embrace.
Michael: She knows.
Nikita: What!
Michael: Nikita, think who we are talking about. She can look into your soul and know how you are feeling even before you do.
Nikita: I guess...

(knocking, Michael and Nikita walk over to the door. Michael opens it. Operations and Madelaine walk in.)

Operations: So its true.
Michael: What.
Operations: Give me a little credit Michael. You've set up house together. I can't allow it.
Nikita: What!

Michael pulls Nikita aside

Michael: (whispering to Nikita) Trust me? (Nikita nods)

Operations: The policy states that operatives cannot be personally involved.

Michael walks over to Operations.

Michael: I don't give a damn about your policies. For the last decade I have been a toy the section can manipulate to do as it dictates. I found happiness with Simone and, briefly, with our son. I lost that happiness, the will and joy to live. I have found it again with Nikita You will not take it away from me. Nikita and I are your best team. Oh, yes, we know that and we will continue to do what we do to the best of our abilities, but...do not separate us, personally or professionally. If you don't like it...CANCEL ME!

Nikita walks over to Michael and takes his hand.

Nikita: Cancel us.
Operations: You're right. You are the best team and I won't separate you.
Nikita: Oh. Thanks.
Operations: Don't push it. Anyway, I have one condition, a request if you will. Please do not advertise while in the Section. The policy will remain as it is. Understand this, if this no longer beneficial to anyone, including the Section, you're canceled. I have chosen to allow this because...well just because.

Operations leaves

Madelaine: Because the section can't afford to lose you two. He can't afford to lose you. Michael, you know you are being groomed for his position and Nikita, you're being groomed as well. (turns to leave) Be careful and Good luck.

Madelaine walks out the door. Nikita walks over to Michael and puts her arms around him and lays her head on his chest.

Nikita: That went better that I had hoped.
Michael: Yes. It did.
Nikita: (pulling away) What did she mean I'm being groomed?
Michael: For her job.
Nikita: Madelaine's job?
Michael: Yes.
Nikita: And you knew?
Michael: Not officially, but I suspected.
Nikita: I thought you didn't believe in intuition?
Michael: Don't go there.
Nikita: You know, Michael, you're very sexy when you're angry.
Michael: Thank you.
Nikita: You're welcome.

Later. Michael and Nikita have just made love and laying in each others arms

Michael: I love you, Nikita
Nikita: And I love you, Michael.


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