This times, it was Irene who came to the cemetery On her chicks, not any tears. She's just standing there, as usual. She is wearing the same dress she was wearing the day she met Sherlock. Irene is staring at the black marble. She can see her reflexion just above the golden letters. Holmes is still behind the big oak. Deep inside him, he was waiting for her visit, the visit of the Woman. But he had to hide this feeling away, Sherlock Holmes can not be that sentimental. Miss Adler took a long, deep breath.
« I know you are not dead Sherlock. I know way too many people who want you alive. You are too clever to die »
Sherlock smiled a little and took a step forward.
« -Of course I'm not dead. The world would seem empty without his only consultant detective ! Ho do you feel Irene ?
-Good actually, whereas the fact that my ownassistnat ran away after your last visit. She won't probably ever come back to Belgravia. But, I'm still curious to know the secrets of this beautiful manipulation !
-Not that beautiful, since you've understand it.
-It is obvious ! That stupid Professor Moriarty is unhappily real.
-You knew the man ?
-At first, he was one of my clients. When he understood that I had other passions than my official job, he started blackmailing me. I had to fir two of my assistants because of him. He is really charming, you know. He was well paying them to get informations on me.
-Informations ?
-You don't have to know everything Sherlock. »
She smiled. Holmes turned his head to his own grave.
« -Even Donovan came here.
-Who ?
-Lestrade's dog. I was sure she felt guilty of accusing ma. Aniway.
-What about your dog, did he came ?
-John ? Oh he's a litle bit more than my dog now.
-What ? Your assistan ?
-Let's say my companion. Yes he came by, several times.
-He must be lost whithout you. When I saw him, he seemed to admire you so much. Doesn't i boher you to lie to him like this ?
-What do you mean ?
-Oh, it is obvious that the Doctor Watson is way more than your companion Sherlock. I am sure that there's a little part of you who misses John. »
She pointed her finger on his chest. Holmes lowered his head and turn around. He crossed his hand behind his back. He started to walk, Irene was following.
« -You know Sherlock I can talk to him. I think it's fun to play Cupid with you two.
-I's not about that Irene ! Yes, it is tough not to can talk to someone less intelligent.
-Oh...How touching is that ! I want to ask you something Sherlock. Before me, did you ever seen a woman...naked ?
-But,I... What kind of question is this ? Your head is full of useless things Miss Adler.
-Admit it Sherlock ! This day you've been confused.
-Will you shut up ? Who cares about what I've felt, or waht I feel? - he was blushing
-I can help you.
-How ?
-By showing the world that Sherlock Holmes cannot die, that Jim Moriarty exists, that he is not this silly actor like the tv said.
-You watch the telly ? You're disappointing me Irene, I thought you worthed better than this.
-How do you think I heard about your « death » Sherlock ?
-What can you do ? Those people won't let it go. If they say I'm guilty, people believe them.
-People are idiots. »
