Scotland Yard had a very set view of Dr. John Watson. John Watson is the very definition of an average man. He was quiet most of the time. Always out of the way at a crime scene. Suffering in silence while living with the most irritating man in London , Sherlock Holmes. Wearing fuzzy jumpers and drinking tea whenever they would show up for a 'drugs bust'.

This is why it was a bit of a surprise for Sally Donovan when she went out one Friday night and saw the Doctor at a night club. And not just any nightclub, but a dancing night club. Instead of wearing a fuzzy jumper and drinking tea, the man was dressed in a slightly posh manner and had just taken a shot of some kind. His hair was also styled slightly, giving him a more distinct look. If anything, he looked like John Watson's evil twin or something. And she would have left right then and found another club but her date, Kevin, was dragging her over to the bar.

As luck would have it, they stopped at the bar right nest to where John was leaning back on the bar on his elbows as he looked out at the dance floor. A cool pose Donovan would never have guessed the man even knew, much less was capable of. She hoped he wouldn't notice her. But luck was once again against her because John turned to order a drink and made direct eye contact with her. She watched his eyes widen in surprise before they became slightly uncertain. He was clearly as uncomfortable about meeting like this as Sally herself was. He gave a small smile that Sally couldn't help but return. They may not be on the best of terms, but that was no reason to ruin the others night out.

"You look nice." John offered

Sally nodded and motioned to Kevin, who was standing next to her and ordering drinks, "Yeah, got a date." She looked over his outfit, "Do you have one too?"

John looked down at himself and chuckled, "No, but I must look it. After all, you've never seen me outside of a jumper have you?"

Sally shook her head, "No, I haven't. It's a good look for you." She smiled a bit wider, feeling a bit more comfortable now

"Thanks." he smiled back

At that moment, Kevin handed Sally her drink, "Here babe, drink up." Sally took it with a flirty smile. Kevin looked over at John, "Whose this guy?"

John held his hands up in surrender and gave a grin, "Not trying anything mate, promise. I just know her from work."

Kevin's face softened at that and asked, "Oh? You a police officer or a detective?"

Sally snorted, "No, he isn't. Not even close."

Kevin blinked in confusion, "Then...what does he do?"

"It's a bit hard to explain." John said, "But I help out on cases from time to time."

"Oh." Kevin replied, looking away, interest now gone that he knew no one was trying to take his date form him, "Wanna dance Sally?"

"Yeah." Sally smiled up at Kevin. She waved goodbye to John as she went out onto the dance floor

It would e another 2 hours before she saw John again. This time she had gone to the bar to get another drink. When she turned around she caught sight of him on the dance floor. He was dancing with a young woman who had long brown hair and a short skirt. And by dancing, she meant grinding into her from behind while the girl's hands had reached back to grab his hips in encouragement. It was a strange sight, seeing the normally quiet man act that way. But, Sally reminded herself, her was a normal guy. He must go out and do normal things when not running around London after the Freak. But she couldn't help her eyes widening as John Watson put his hand on the young woman's bare leg and slowly dragged it upward so that it went part way up her skirt. She was even more surprised when John said something into the woman's ear that made her smile wickedly, giggle, and then lead John off the dance floor and out the door.

"Hey, Sally, everything alright?"

Kevin's voice next to her made her jump, "Nothing. Just saw something I never thought I would is all."

The next day there was a double murder at a petrol station and the Freak was called in. she watched John Watson carefully and noticed how happy he seemed. An extra spring in his step that Sally could easily relate to after her own late night. She was only slightly surprised when John broke away from the Freak to come and stand next to her.

After a few minutes of silence John spoke, still looking straight ahead, "How was the date?" he asked

Sally didn't look at him but replied, "About as good as yours from the look of it."

John chuckled, "I didn't have a date last night."

Sally almost looked at him in shock, but caught herself before she could, "So you just went out and picked up a girl?"

"You sound so surprised." John said with another chuckle

"I am." she answered honestly, "I never pictured you as a ladies man."

"There's a lot you don't know about me...Sally." John then went back to listen to the Freak tell them all what had happened and point out the gun under the Icee machine. Sally was to stunned with John using her first name to crack wise.