10 Uses For A Sheet

by johnsarmylady

We know Sherlock likes to wear sheets - hence his attire when visiting Buckingham Palace. Here (eventually) are 10 other uses he might find for a sheet, a collection of 221B's suggested to me by the wonderful MrsPencil. Rated M, because I don't know where these will go, but I can promise any Johnlock chapters will be noted as such for those of you who don't partake...

1. A Man's Alibi Depends On It

A while back the wonderful MrsPencil suggested this subject to me - 10 Uses For A Sheet - inspired by A Scandal In Belgravia. I plan to write them as a series of 221B's. Welcome to chapter 1

"Can we remove it now Sherlock?" John's voice was muffled, but if it hadn't been it would have sounded resigned.

"Soon John, I just need to measure timings and effects." The consulting detective sat at the kitchen table making notes. "The victim's statement said two hours and I need to disprove that, a man's alibi depends on it."

"Really? Two hours? If I end up with…"

But Sherlock wasn't listening; he was too busy making notes about the effect of time on his test, if not his test subject. John might not have been there, for all the notice Sherlock was taking.

The blond doctor shifted uncomfortably in his seat.

"Keep still!" Sherlock barked. "Stephen McRae said two hours, and he was unconscious for most of that, ergo not moving."

"Then how did he know it was two hours?" John's teeth were chattering now.

Sherlock stopped.

"Say that again."

"How did…"

"His watch! Of course!" Ripping the ropes from around John he pulled the wet cloth away. "His watch was cheap; the water would have got into the works and stopped it, so he couldn't have been held captive!"

Wearily John stood up, heading for a warm shower and dry clothes.

"Well That's good. Just make sure you dry that sheet before you try to put it back on the bed!"