The Past, The Present and The Future

by OtterBatch

Johnlock and Molly/Lestrade. Sherlock's parents die, Mycroft asks John to help Sherlock clear their house, Molly and Lestrade help. What will they find? Please read and review :) rated t for future themes and language

1. Compassion

'Sherlock?' John paused in the living room door, 'Sherlock? God damn it, Sherlock? Where are you?'

John heard a mumbled greeting.

'Sherlock?' He stopped in his tracks. Sherlock was sat on his chair, on the phone, not texting actually listening to someone, not talking, but listening was half way there, 'who is it?' he whispered.

'Mycroft,' Sherlock replied covering the receiver.

'Is John there? Loudspeaker Sherlock.'

'Yes Mycroft, whatever you want.' Sherlock pressed a button, before putting the receiver on the table.

'John.'

'Mycroft.'

'Our parents died last week-'

'Oh my, Sherlock are you okay?'

'Mm, yeah fine.'

'Don't mind me. I need your help John.'

'Why exactly?'

'I need you to go with Sherlock and clean out their house-'

'Why can't you?'

'I actually have a job John, I can't just leave-'

'Do they only give compassionate leave to people with compassion?'

'Something like that.' Mycroft mumbled.

'Sure, why not,' John paused, 'Sherlock, get dressed.'

'Laterz Mycroft.' Sherlock said picking up the receiver.

'Don't cause John any trouble Sher-.' Sherlock hung up.

Sorry I haven't written in ages! A lot's gone on! But I'm back, starting afresh! I'll update ASAP :)

OtterBatch :)