Lestrade drove down the road humming to the radio. He was going to ask Holmes about the cat burglar that had been driving him crazy. As he pulled up the house, he saw that another car had pulled up already. Not overly surprised, he pulled around the block, wondering if Holmes had a client.
As Lestrade walked up to the house, he saw a man walk out. He was an average looking man, short brown hair, army build, and what he thought was hazel eyes. The man didn't look upset and Lestrade ignored him.
"Morning Holmes." Lestrade said as he walked into the sitting room. Holmes had moved and the place was a mess. Holmes head shot up from the mound of boxes.
"Ah, Lestrade, what brings you this early in the morning?" Holmes said as he started unpacking again.
"I need some advice. But if you're dealing with another client, I can wait."
"No, I'm not busy." Holmes said as he tried to pry open a box."
"But who was that?" Lestrade said with a bit of confusion.
"That was my flat mate." Holmes said as he jerked the box open.
"Flat mate? Is he crazy?" Lestrade asked as he stared at Holmes.
"Not as far as I can see, why do you ask?" Holmes said looking over at the inspector.
"Well, anyone would have to be crazy to room with you. And if they weren't they would be mad within a few days!" Lestrade said with a snort of laughter.
"That hurt my feelings Lestrade." Holmes said faking a shocked look.
"What feelings?" Lestrade said rolling his eyes moving a few boxes off the couch and sat down.
"Lestrade, he said he would split the rent, seeing he, like me, is short of cash of late."
"So, what's he like? Raving, mad, lazy, boring?"
"He is an ex-soldier, polite, quite, and has a wounded shoulder. That is as much as I learned about him from his brief visit."
"So, when is he moving in?"
Holmes stopped unpacking, and looked over at Lestrade with a raised eyebrow. "What's with the twenty questions?"
"Oh, no reason. So, about that case…"
A/N: OK next chapter coming up. I will complete this story. (Other one called bust. The first long story I mean.) :( I am going to like this long one. :)