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“Are you busy tonight? - SH.”
“No. Why? - JW.”
“Front door - SH.”
Standing up from his armchair, John walked down to the front door and opened it. Standing proud and straight at the entrance, was Sherlock Holmes and his young son Nero. smiling, they made their way into the house once John motioned for them to enter.
“So, just for catching up?” Asked John as he served tea. “What about Irene?”
“She only just returned. Timezone shift has her exhausted. Probably asleep by now. Nero and I thought we would pay you a visit while she’s resting it off.” Sherlock said with an innocent smile which John returned, a bit thoughtful.
“She’s being impossible, right?”
“Awfully impossible!” Exclaimed Sherlock.
“Intransigent! Intratable!” Added Nero exasperated.
They all laugh and rest on the couch to chat about what they’ve missed with each other since Sherlock moved to live the family life. Soon, fast footsteps came running down the stairs, distracting them from their conversation.
“Dad! Nancy is hosting a party tonight- Oh, Hi guys!” Greeted Rosie from the bottom of the stairs. Running to Sherlock and Nero, She gave a tight hug to each of them and then turned to John. “Dad please, can I go to the party?”
“I don’t like you wandering alone” Answered John thoughtfully.
“But…” She began to complain when suddenly an idea popped into her head. “What if Nero comes with me?” This made the young lad lift his head in confusion. John looked at Nero waiting for an answer, then Nero looked at Sherlock for his permission, Sherlock nodded. “Great!” Said Rosie. “I’ll go change. I’ll be back in a minute. Come on Nero!” She said quickly, grabbing and pulling the young Holmes child away. Sherlock and John shared a cautious look that could only be described as fatherly, before they go back to what they were talking about.
After a few minutes, Rosie and Nero were saying farewell to their parents, with promises of being careful and to behave (mainly on the Watson’s side). Quickly, the duo departed towards the party.
It had been under two hours -John and Sherlock had been talking about their latest case- when John’s phone rang. It was Rosie. With concern John answered the phone, Sherlock was instantly alert to the voice at the other end of the line.
“Hi Rosie, are you ok?” John asked. The answer came rushed.
“It’s Nero, Dad! the police is taking him!”