First Attempted at Sherlock Fanficiton, I hope I did the fandom justice. I've been on break, winter holiday, and working on a different and much longer Sherlock fic, i guess with all that in my brain this popped into my head. Hope you enjoy, and pardon any americanisms!
l1k2j3h4g5f6d7s8a9
To: Sherlock Holmes .uk
March 18, 2012
Sherlock, I know you prefer to text, but this is a bit longer message. I'd do it in person, but well, we both know that isn't an option at the moment.
I'm pregnant. It's yours. I'm going to keep it. I don't expect you to be involved, but I will keep you updated if you like. I might even send photos. Just thought you should know…
Don't try to trace me Sherlock, I know you will anyway but please don't.
-IA
Sherlock Holmes .uk
To: l1k2j3h4g5f6d7s8a9
March 24, 2012
I'm even sure this email address still exists.
You're sure it's mine? How far along are you? Did you know when I left?
-SH
PS: I couldn't trace you (yes I tried). Nice work routing that message, I suppose I could send it to Mycroft but that wouldn't be a good idea.
lala1234
To: Sherlock Holmes .uk
March 28, 2012
I'm taking your questions as meaning you want to be updated.
I'm sure it's yours. I went to the doctor today, I'm at 10 weeks. Which means it was conceived out last night together, so no I didn't know before you left. They can't tell the gender until 18 weeks apparently, but I hope it's a boy. A little mini Sherlock… anyway I'm sending you the ultrasound picture.
Also, don't waste your time tracing me dear, and reply to this account.
-IA
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Sherlock Holmes .uk
To: lala1234
March 28, 2012
Well at least you're getting some sort of medical care; although that image is pretty low quality (did you take it with your phone? Or was it just a poor ultrasound?).
-SH
AStudyInPink
To: Sherlock Holmes .uk
March 29,2012
I took it with my phone you sod, my medical care is top notch thank you very much.
Since I promised to keep you updated, I'll brief you on my medical condition (if you don't care you can just ignore this). The doctor said I was lucky to have as little morning sickness as I did, which was nothing really. At ten weeks the baby (I'm going to assume you deleted anything related to reproduction) is about the size of a peanut. The "bump" isn't really a bump right now, its not really noticeable. They say I'm a bit underweight, but not to be any sort of danger, I was a small baby so it could just be genetics, and well you know my eating habits…
Oh and John's blog post for you last case is hilarious, did you really get sprayed with mace?
-IA
Sherlock Holmes .uk
To: AStudyInPink
April 3,2012
I'm glad you're being properly cared for Irene, and that you're not too uncomfortable.
I feel like John, but eat something Woman. I don't need you killing yourself with this, I wouldn't want to waste all that effort saving you ;) Plus, the "peanut" needs food.
And yes sadly I did get maced. She missed my eyes though, just got a skin reaction.
And why are you using the names of cases in the blog as your email?
-SH
TheBlindBanker
To: Sherlock Holmes
April 27,2012
14 weeks today. I can actually see the bump now, had to size up :) Things are good, no more morning sickness and I'm officially out of the woods for a miscarriage. "Peanut" (I can't believe you called it that!) is now a "Lemon." I'm eating too, but my weight gain is still lower than it should be.
BTW I'm in the second trimester now, Google what that means.
Hope your rash heals darling.
-IA
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Sherlock Holmes .uk
To: TheBlindBanker
April 28, 2012
Lemon… really? What is with all the foods? It looks like a blob, but at least your picture was clear.
According to the Internet, second trimester comes with increases libido. I assume that's what you meant, and I can't be of help (especially since I don't know where you are:( ).
-SH
TheGreatGame
To: Sherlock Holmes .uk
May 25, 2012
I FIND OUT THE GENDER TOMORROW! Do you have a preference?
-IA
Sherlock Holmes .uk
To: TheGreatGame
May 25, 2012
Someone's excited… :)
I don't have a preference.
And Albania? Really? Please tell me you are not actually flitting through random and potentially dangerous countries in Europe.
-SH
TheGreatGame
To: Sherlock Holmes .uk
May 26, 2012
I know the gender. Do you want to? And official due date is November 9, 2012.
And I'm not telling you where I am. That's part of the fun, but I won't make any promises regarding potentially dangerous countries, business is business after all.
-IA
Sherlock Holmes .uk
To: TheGreatGame
May 26, 2012
I don't like the idea of you in dangerous locations Irene. And you're not still doing that are you? You have a child to protect remember.
And yes I want to know.
-SH
AScandalInBelgravia
To: Sherlock Holmes .uk
May 27, 2012
It's a boy. I guess we have a little Hamish.
If I didn't know better I'd think you were worried about me. And no I'm not doing that; pregnancy isn't exactly great for a dominatrix. I've moved on the bigger and better things.
-IA
Sherlock Holmes .uk
To: AScandalInBelgravia
May 27, 2012
John would be so pleased. Do I even want to now what you're doing?
-SH
Sherlock Holmes .uk
To: AScandalInBelgravia
June 29, 2012
Irene? You didn't email me this month, you have had a check up every four weeks around this time, and you update me. Are you all right?
-SH
Sherlock Holmes .uk
To: AScandalInBelgravia
July 3, 2012
Irene?
-SH
Sherlock Holmes .uk
To: AScandalInBelgravia
July 15, 2012
Email me back. I need to now you're ok.
I'm going to call Mycroft if I don't get a reply.
-SH
Sherlock Holmes .uk
To: AScandalInBelgravia
July 29, 2012
Last chance. I'm calling in the cavalry.
-SH
HOUND 1&
Sherlock Holmes .uk
July 29, 2012
Sorry, ran into a spot of trouble and had to go off grid for a while. 26 weeks yesterday, just had a check up. I'm underweight now (probably the stress of being on the run) so the doctor gave me some food guidelines. I should be fine. We're safe now, no need to worry.
Hamish is now the size of head of lettuce (more food), and the bump is definitely visible.
I'm sending you the ultrasound pics (yesterday's and the 18 week check- forgot to attach those) and a picture of the bump. The doctor was kind enough to take one, so you can see me too:)
-IA
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Sherlock Holmes .uk
To: HOUND 1&
July 30, 2012
DON'T EVER DO THAT AGAIN.
I nearly called Mycroft. Do you know the kind of trouble we would have been in?!
You're very cute with the bump, and Hamish is no longer a blob. More of an alien now actually.
Irene, please take care of yourself.
-SH
To: Sherlock Holmes .uk
August 28, 2012
You called me cute; I'd say you care Mr Holmes
30 weeks… I feel like a whale. He moves now, always waking me up. I'm back in the healthy weight range now, so no more scares. Calling our son and alien is not very nice Sherlock; I think he's cute.
Sherlock, next time I go on the run please don't freak out and call you brother. I will be fine. No matter how fun it would be for Mycroft to be fully up to date on our… situation, I don't want to think about the trouble we'd be in. so calm down dear.
I'm sending you more pictures. They did one of those 3D imaging things of him.
-IA
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Sherlock Holmes .uk
To:
August 30, 2012
I here Italy is wonderful this time of year. You're getting creative with those usernames, bored?
You don't look like a whale. Based on my research you're not a large as the average, so don't worry, but it's good your weight is healthy once again.
Of curse you think he's cute, maternal instinct are in full effect now and you have a natural reaction to think he's "cute."
Irene, if your current "business" is endangering you and your health, please don't continue.
-SH
H.A.M.I.S.H_H
To: Sherlock Holmes .uk
September 26, 2012
34 weeks- butternut squash size apparently. Nothing really to report, but I've started cutting back on business, don't want anything coming up in the next couple months for obvious reasons.
How's the case going? I heard you hit a wall at some art forgery dealer?
-IA
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Sherlock Holmes .uk
To: H.A.M.I.S.H_H
September 27, 2012
How did you know about that case! John hasn't blogged about that yet, it's still classified.
Are you doing all right? The last email was pretty short.
-SH
returnthecoat .uk
To: Sherlock Holmes .uk
October 26, 2012
38 weeks today, it could be any day now. Were you born early? I was… they say that increases the chance of Hamish being born early too. Probably more if you were as well.
I'm doing all right, a little sick of the constant moving around. I think I found a place we can stay for a while though, so that's good. I still feel like a whale and me feet are killing me- I blame you.
Heard you're working with the CIA on this case… I have my sources ;)
-IA
PS: do you have a preference for middle names?
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Sherlock Holmes . .uk
To: returnthecoat .uk
October 26, 2012
That last address was in the UK. Is your "safe place" in the UK? God Irene, you need to stay out of England!
And yes I was born early, 3 weeks actually.
The CIA will not be pleased to now they have an information leak, good thing I'm not telling them.
-SH
PS: you're doing the work, you can name him. Just not anything outrageous please.
returnthecoat .uk
To: Sherlock Holmes .uk
October 28, 2012
Meet your son, Hamish Alexander Adler-Holmes. 2750g, born at 3am in the bloody morning. 8 hours of labor… I could kill you.
He's beautiful, has your eyes (and let's hope he gets those cheekbones too).
-IA
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Sherlock Holmes .uk
To: returnthecoat .uk
October 29, 2012
Considering it was the 29th when I received that message, I'm going to assume you are not actually in the UK.
He's gorgeous Irene, thank you for so many photos. He picture of the two of you asleep is my favorite. I wanted to print it, but well… John.
Be safe.
-SH
this pairing really gets me to write! Hope you enjoyed!
I intend to update this, each chapter a year or so of Hamish's life.
-KBRC