Entry 1 on 28th June 2011

This is it. John moves out tomorrow and i still haven't spoken to him. It was two weeks ago when he told me he was moving in with Mary and i had simply nodded and laid on the sofa, staring blankly at the TV. I wanted to, and still want to, tell him so many things but no words would form at my mouth so i have been considering other ways of letting him know how much i want him to stay or at least to remind him to visit and keep in touch.

Entry 2 on 28th June 2011

I have it! I am going to write him an email! He would appreciate that wouldn't he? I could tell him how much i ... appreciate his company at the flat and then he'll stay. He will. I know he will.

To: John Watson

From: Sherlock Holmes

Subject: Please Don't Leave Me

Dear John,

No, it isn't a break-up letter, seeing as we are not together, that is kind of obvious. You are moving tomorrow but this is to, admittedly quite selfishly, ask you not to. I know i abuse you and i know im horrible to you and i know i take advantage of you but i NEED you. I never realised it until i was faced with the idea of you leaving and it terrifies me John. You are useful to me in so many ways that i am sure you are already aware of but i also enjoy your general company and the way you forgive and forget when i say something stupid and the way you dismiss my little characteristics which in all fairness i did warn you about. I like the way you never moan when i play the violin at 3 in the morning, you simply sit and listen as you fall back to sleep. I love your bravery and i love your willingness to help on cases even if you get it wrong. Basiclly John, i am asking you one simple thing that i will fully understand if you decline.

Please Don't Leave Me.

Sherlock Holmes.

Entry 3 28th June 2011

I sent the email and then walked into the living room to find John on his laptop. I took my coat off the chair and then left the flat without a word. I heard him sigh as i reached the bottom of the stairs but still couldn't bring myself to talk out loud so i walked outside quietly and sat on the step right outside the door.

Suddenly i considered that John may not check his emails for a while so i decided to text him three simple words and i could only hope he would get the hint and do what he's told.

Text To: John

Message: Check your emails. SH

I sent it and breathed deeply as i began listening intently to the noises coming from within the flat, in a vain attempt to gage John's reaction to my emotional equivalent to coming out of the closet.