The Bachelor Chapter 1: Without you, a sherlock fanfic

Wow. To be honest I can't believe I have actually managed to write this. I have had such an awful track record with fanfiction lately, but never fear, this story is actually complete. Not only that, but I am working on two sort of sequels, though they will be crossovers with the Avengers. There won't be any references to them in this story though. Anyway this story could be read as being in the same universe as my story 'High Functioning Sociopath', but only due to the fact that they don't really contradict each other at any point and HFS is from Sherlock's POV. Another thing I should mention is to pay attention to time stamps, since this chapter at least is told through indirect means, when things are written and how long it takes them to respond are a little important. I hope you enjoy.

Personal Blog of Dr. John H. Watson

7th July

Goodbye

I know this is long overdue; however, this will be my final post. I am so sorry. I should have seen… I don't know. Something. I failed my best friend when he needed me and for that I can't forgive myself. I don't know what I will do now. What is John Watson without Sherlock Holmes anyway?

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This is Mrs Hudson says: Good morning John. Did you sleep well? (10:41AM, 12 July)

The Bachelor says: Good morning Mrs Hudson. I did, thankyou. (10:43AM, 12 July)

This is Mrs Hudson says: No, you didn't, but it's nice to know you know I worry about my boys still. (10:44AM, 12 July)

The Bachelor says: Thankyou. (10:45AM, 12 July)

The Bachelor says: Do you want to go out for coffee today? (10:47AM, 12 July)

This is Mrs Hudson says: I was actually thinking about staying home and watching some telly, but I suppose you're not quite ready for that are you? (10:50AM, 12 July)

This is Mrs Hudson says: Alright then, but John, when do you think you will be coming home? It's been so quiet here on my own. (10:52AM, 12 July)

The Bachelor says: I don't know. (10:55AM, 12 July)

This is Mrs Hudson says: The place around the corner then? (10:56AM, 12 July)

The Bachelor says: Ok (10:56AM, 12 July)

This is Mrs Hudson says: Say hello to your sister for me. (10:57AM, 12 July)

The Bachelor says: I will (10:58AM, 12 July)

This is Mrs Hudson says: Thankyou John. I will see you in twenty minutes. (11:00AM, 12 July)

The Bachelor says: You're welcome Mrs Hudson. See you then. (11:01AM, 12 July)

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The Bachelor says: You know Mrs Hudson; you really aren't as subtle as you think you are. (7:34PM, 12 July)

This is Mrs Hudson says: I have no idea what you are talking about John. (7:35PM, 12 July)

The Bachelor says: I am talking about Mary, Mrs Hudson. (7:36PM, 12 July)

This is Mrs Hudson says: Oh, Mary, she was lovely wasn't she? (7:37PM, 12 July)

The Bachelor says: Well, yes she was, but… (7:39PM, 12 July)

This is Mrs Hudson says: And I haven't seen you smile like that since Sherlock. (7:41PM, 12 July)

The Bachelor says: Goodnight Mrs Hudson. (7:41PM, 12 July)

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To: Sherlock Holmes (we_miss_u at Baker St . com)

From: John H. Watson (thebachelor2541891 at hotmail . com)

Subject: Please come home

Dear Sherlock,

To be honest, I don't know why I'm writing this. I used to hate how you would always borrow my laptop when you were too lazy to use your own and your complete lack of any concept of privacy, but I would give anything for you to do it now. To know that somewhere, somehow you are reading this, if only to tell you how sorry I am. You were my best friend in the world and I let you down…

Damn it, I wasn't meant to be telling you that. I was meant to be telling you about my day and what I have been up to, but it just seems so trivial and pointless. You'd probably think the same if you bothered to listen.

I smiled today. I met this woman named Mary Morstan and I smiled and I haven't stopped feeling guilty since then. We are going out for coffee again tomorrow.

I never thought I would miss hearing the violin at 3 o'clock in the morning.

Yours sincerely,

John Watson

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Mary says: Hello John (5:23PM, 18 Aug)

The Bachelor says: Hello Mary (5:24PM, 18 Aug)

The Bachelor says: Did you have a good day? (5:24PM, 18 Aug)

Mary says: Yes I did, thankyou. The flowers were lovely. (5:25PM, 18 Aug)

The Bachelor says: The least I could do since you have been so good as to put up with me. I know I haven't been the most cheerful person. (5:27PM, 18 Aug)

Mary says: You lost your dearest friend. It would be wrong of me to expect anything else. (5:28PM, 18 Aug)

The Bachelor says: That doesn't mean I can't appreciate it. (5:29PM, 18 Aug)

Mary says: Well thankyou. (5:29PM, 18 Aug)

Mary says: I am wondering about something though… (5:30PM, 18 Aug)

The Bachelor says: Yes? (5:31PM, 18 Aug)

Mary says: Why do you still call yourself 'the bachelor'? (5:31PM, 18 Aug)

The Bachelor says: Oh, that. It was a joke I guess. Because that was the nickname the newspapers gave me. (5:33PM, 18 Aug)

Mary says: You mean you don't know? (5:36PM, 18 Aug)

The Bachelor says: I guess not. (5:40PM, 18 Aug)

Mary says: So are we still on for dinner tomorrow night? (5:44PM, 18 Aug)

The Bachelor says: Yes, absolutely. What time were you thinking? (5:45PM, 18 Aug)

Mary says: Is 7 o'clock fine with you? (5:46PM, 18 Aug)

The Bachelor says: Sounds good. I will book us a table then. (5:47PM, 18 Aug)

Mary says: Well I better go; I still have some grading left to do. (5:48PM, 18 Aug)

The Bachelor says: I guess winning teacher of the year for the fifth year in a row would require you to do some work. (5:50PM, 18 Aug)

Mary says: I have just been extremely lucky, all my students are angels. (5:52PM, 18 Aug)

The Bachelor says: So you say. I still think it's because they have an amazing teacher. (5:53PM, 18 Aug)

Mary says: You really are too good to me. (5:54PM, 18 Aug)

The Bachelor says: Impossible. (5:54PM, 18 Aug)

Mary says: All my friends are jealous. I think half of them are planning to try and steal you from me. (5:55PM, 18 Aug)

The Bachelor says: Now that is impossible. (5:56PM, 18 Aug)

Mary says: It had better be. (5:57PM, 18 Aug)

Mary says: Goodnight John (5:58PM, 18 Aug)

The Bachelor says: Goodnight Mary (5:58PM, 18 Aug)

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***The Bachelor has logged on***

The Bachelor says: You really weren't joking were you? (8:58PM, 30 Aug)

Mary says: I told you, you're amazing. (8:59PM, 30 Aug)

The Bachelor says: To be fair you are the only girlfriend I've ever had that's thought so. (9:01PM, 30 Aug)

Mary says: They're crazy; you're wonderful (9:02PM, 30 Aug)

The Bachelor says: It wasn't really their fault. I mean I did spend a lot of time with my flatmate; he really is a lazy sod. (9:04PM, 30 Aug)

Mary says: What happened to him? Did he move out? (9:05PM, 30 Aug)

Mary says: Oh… I'm sorry. (9:09PM, 30 Aug)

The Bachelor says: I should go. (9:11PM, 30 Aug)

Mary says: No, wait. (9:11PM, 30 Aug)

Mary says: I'm sorry; I really stuck my foot in didn't I? (9:12PM, 30 Aug)

Mary says: Can we talk about something else? I really like you and I get the feeling that if you go now I won't see you again. (9:14PM, 30 Aug)

The Bachelor says: What do you want to talk about then? (9:15PM, 30 Aug)

Mary says: Cheese (9:17PM, 30 Aug)

The Bachelor says: Cheese? (9:18PM, 30 Aug)

Mary says: It's nutritious and delicious and I have two tickets to a tasting and I don't know what to do with the second. All my friends are on diets. (9:20PM, 30 Aug)

The Bachelor says: How did you get tickets to one of those? (9:21PM, 30 Aug)

Mary says: It was for a charity raffle. I never actually thought I'd win. (9:22PM, 30 Aug)

The Bachelor says: Ok then. (9:24PM, 30 Aug)

Mary says: Thankyou. I would feel so odd going on my own. (9:25PM, 30 Aug)

Mary says: Are we still on for dinner tomorrow? (9:26PM, 30 Aug)

The Bachelor says: I guess so. (9:27PM, 30 Aug)

Mary says: Ok, I will tell you more then (9:28PM, 30 Aug)

The Bachelor says: Yeah, it's almost time for that show I watch with Mrs Hudson. She gets so annoyed when I miss it. (9:29PM, 30 Aug)

The Bachelor says: When I say I watch it with her, I mean she calls me when it's on and spends the whole time talking about it. I never hear a word of it. (9:30PM, 30 Aug)

Mary says: Sounds fun. (9:30PM, 30 Aug)

The Bachelor says: More entertaining than the actual show is in any case. (9:31PM, 30 Aug)

Mary says: Goodnight then. (9:32PM, 30 Aug)

The Bachelor says: Goodnight. (9:33PM, 30 Aug)

***The Bachelor has logged off***

To: Sherlock Holmes (we_miss_u at Baker St . com)

From: John H. Watson (thebachelor2541891 at hotmail . com)

Subject: Mary

Dear Sherlock,

I am determined to talk about Mary today and I don't care how boring you think that is. Ok, Mary. Well first I have to say she is lovely. She isn't extraordinary, but she is pretty and smart. Ok, she isn't as smart as you, but then again no one ever is. She's patient and kind and funny. She is pretty much perfect and she doesn't mind when I'm quiet. In fact she says she's glad for it. Apparently she lost her father when she was young and never really got over it and I…

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To: Sherlock Holmes (we_miss_u at Baker St . com)

From: John H. Watson (thebachelor2541891 at hotmail . com)

Subject: Mary

Dear Sherlock,

I miss you. That's all there is to it. I miss you so much and it's not getting better. You are still gone and it still hurts and I refuse to go back to that rock in the ground. To read the lie that you won't ever be coming back. I still don't know who I am without you. You gave my life so much meaning.

Still wishing for my miracle,

Yours very sincerely,

John Watson

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This is Mrs Hudson says: Good evening John (8:45PM, 20 Dec)

The Bachelor says: Hello Mrs Hudson (8:46PM, 20 Dec)

This is Mrs Hudson says: How have you been? (8:46PM, 20 Dec)

The Bachelor says: Fine. I've been fine. (8:47PM, 20 Dec)

This is Mrs Hudson says: No you're not. It's nearly Christmas. (8:48PM, 20 Dec)

The Bachelor says: No I'm not, am I? (8:49PM, 20 Dec)

This is Mrs Hudson says: There really isn't anyone like him is there? (8:50PM, 20 Dec)

The Bachelor says: No, and I don't think I want there to be. (8:51PM, 20 Dec)

This is Mrs Hudson says: It won't be the same without him, but that doesn't mean we can't still celebrate (8:54PM, 20 Dec)

The Bachelor says: You're right. It will be quiet though. (8:56PM, 20 Dec)

This is Mrs Hudson says: It will be lovely to see Harry again. She really is doing well isn't she? (8:58PM, 20 Dec)

The Bachelor says: Yes she is. (8:59PM, 20 Dec)

This is Mrs Hudson says: Ok then. Give my best to Harry and Mary and I will see you at Christmas (9:00PM, 20 Dec)

The Bachelor says: Take care Mrs Hudson (9:01PM, 20 Dec)

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To: Sherlock Holmes (we_miss_u at Baker St . com)

From: John H. Watson (thebachelor2541891 at hotmail . com)

Subject: Christmas

Dear Sherlock,

I spent Christmas with Harry, Mary and Mrs Hudson and it was quiet. Mary bought me a CD of violin music, but it was just a dull echo of the vibrancy that you manage to weave into your own. The violin in your hands is better than anything at showing how you're feeling and don't you try and deny it. I would even prefer listening to that awful cat screech you play when you're annoyed than listen to someone else for one second.

That's your plan isn't it?

To make me miss you so much that when you come home I will be so thrilled at seeing you that you are free to do whatever you want without me or Mrs Hudson complaining. Well I don't call you a genius for nothing so if you would be so kind as to come home now and be our Christmas miracle? It would be much appreciated.

Yours very sincerely,

John Watson

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This is Mrs Hudson says: Good morning John, or should I say, 'Happy New Year' (8:37AM, 1 Jan)

The Bachelor says: Happy New Year Mrs Hudson (8:38AM, 1 Jan)

The Bachelor says: Mrs Hudson, I was wondering if I could come by today? (8:40AM, 1 Jan)

This is Mrs Hudson says: You know you're always welcome here John. It is your home after all. (8:42AM, 1 Jan)

The Bachelor says: Thankyou Mrs Hudson, I very much appreciate that. I will be over soon. (8:43AM, 1 Jan)

This is Mrs Hudson says: Ok then. I will put the kettle on. (8:44AM, 1 Jan)

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To: Sherlock Holmes (we_miss_u at Baker St . com)

From: John H. Watson (thebachelor2541891 at hotmail . com)

Subject: At home again

Dear Sherlock,

I was talking to Harry and she asked me if I would find a place of my own again. Apparently as much as she likes having me there and as helpful as I have been in helping her to stay clean, she needs some space of her own and so with that in mind I have now returned to 221B Baker Street. I would like to say this will be just a temporary thing, that I will stay until I find something better, but Mrs Hudson is so happy for me to be back and it is such a relief to be able to talk to someone who knew you like I did, who still misses you, that I haven't actually been looking too hard for a new place. Mary doesn't mind at least, as she loves spending time with Mrs Hudson.

It's too quiet.

Yours very sincerely,

John Watson

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Mary says: Good afternoon John (4:12PM, 5 May)

The Bachelor says: Hello Mary (4:13PM, 5 May)

Mary says: Thankyou for inviting me over for lunch today, it was nice. (4:14PM, 5 May)

The Bachelor says: Yes it was. You really have won over Mrs Hudson, haven't you? (4:16PM, 5 May)

Mary says: Whatever do you mean? (4:16PM, 5 May)

The Bachelor says: I mean she would have you here all the time if she could manage it. (4:17PM, 5 May)

Mary says: She is such a dear, isn't she. (4:18PM, 5 May)

The Bachelor says: I don't know how she managed to put up with us for so long (4:19PM, 5 May)

The Bachelor says: Me and my flatmate, I mean (4:20PM, 5 May)

Mary says: Sounds like you have a lot of interesting stories. (4:21PM, 5 May)

The Bachelor says: Believe me I do. I used to keep a blog about it and practically everyone used to read it. (4:22PM, 5 May)

The Bachelor says: That's how I got my nickname (4:22PM, 5 May)

Mary says: Sounds like I will have to look up this blog of yours. (4:23PM, 5 May)

The Bachelor says: Could you not, please? I'm still not ready to discuss it, not really. (4:25PM, 5 May)

Mary says: I promise. Besides if I wait then maybe you can tell me about them in person. (4:26PM, 5 May)

The Bachelor says: Maybe… (4:29PM, 5 May)

Mary says: Ok, well I have a dentist appointment so I best be going. Tell Mrs Hudson I want her caramel slice recipe. (4:31PM, 5 May)

The Bachelor says: I will, though you will probably have more luck if you ask when you come over on Friday. Good luck with the dentist. (4:34PM, 5 May)

Mary says: Thankyou, see you Friday. Love you. (4:35PM, 5 May)

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To: Sherlock Holmes (we_miss_u at Baker St . com)

From: John H. Watson (thebachelor2541891 at hotmail . com)

Subject: One Year

Dear Sherlock,

I can't believe you have been out of my life for one year already. It seems too impossible. I received a card from Molly and an email from Lestrade today, but I haven't looked at either one. Mary asked about you a month ago. She was curious as to when you… left. I don't know what I would have done without her. She is truly a Godsend. Maybe she's my compensation for not getting my other miracle. I still haven't gone back you know. Because I know that when I do I won't be able to stop and Mary will leave and she is all that's holding me together at this point.

I saw my therapist a month after you left and I lied to her.

I told her you were gone and I will never be able to believe that.

You're really gone aren't you?

Fuck

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To: Mary Morstan (+***********)

Could you please come over?

(10:40AM, 16 June)

To: Sherlock Holmes (we_miss_u at Baker St . com)

From: John H. Watson (thebachelor2541891 at hotmail . com)

Subject: Didn't help

Dear Sherlock,

You'd think that me finally telling Mary about you, about how I last saw you, about the wonderful disaster you made of my life, the fact that you managed to be arrogant and superior even while standing in Buckingham Palace in nothing but a sheet that was only barely covering you. You would think that I would have finally accepted you're gone. You would think that now that I have been living at Baker Street again for nearly six months that it would stop feeling like I'm living with a ghost and that's ridiculous because that would mean your dead and now I'm being ridiculous because of course you're dead. You are dead, ok. I stood there while you passed on your final message and then I saw you die. You died. You're dead. You're deceased. You kicked the bucket. You have both feet in the grave that I absolutely refuse to visit. You are gone. I won't wake up at 3AM because you are playing the violin and can't sleep. I won't get kidnapped by your brother because he has decided that he can't possibly tell you anything and I have to tell you instead. I don't have to leave in the middle of dates because you want me to pass you the laptop that's on the other side of the room. I am currently in my longest romantic relationship ever (Mary, eleven months). I don't have to apologise for cancelling appointments because you are in the middle of a case or because you're being a dick to someone who doesn't deserve it. I don't have to count the hours since you last ate/drank/slept…

…and it turns out that you not being in my life is driving me more insane than you ever did whilst in it. I never told you this, but I have had the exact same dream since you… since you died, ok. You are on the roof and I try to do something, anything or I do nothing as I listen to you cry and fuck Sherlock you were crying and then you fall and no matter what I do I can't stop you and I can't save you. I was meant to save you. That's how it works right? Your drive me insane and I keep you from doing stupid things and killing yourself. Like forgetting to eat or building a bomb in the bathroom. I should have saved you and I don't care if it was impossible. You were the definition of impossible and that never stopped you…

Please do the impossible again,

Yours forever,

John Watson

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To: Sherlock Holmes (we_miss_u at Baker St . com)

From: John H. Watson (thebachelor2541891 at hotmail . com)

Subject: Hi again

Dear Sherlock,

I really can't help myself, can I? Well it's been two months since I last wrote and… You know how I said that I had been dating Mary for a while… No of course you don't. You would consider it a waste of space and delete it. Anyway that's not the point, (See it's all about you even when you're not here to make sure of it), the point is that Mrs Hudson asked me today if I think I will marry Mary and I froze and I don't know why. Despite being called a 'confirmed bachelor', I do try to date people with a permanent relationship in mind, but now that I have one that's relatively healthy and stable, my mind keeps telling me that it's wrong. That you should be here controlling my life.

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To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

You really did care, didn't you?

(1:40AM, 1 Oct)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

What everyone else thought, I mean.

(1:41AM, 1 Oct)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

Why wasn't I enough? I didn't doubt you; you know that.

(2:00AM, 1 Oct)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

You could have talked to me, you know? I mean I was right there.

(2:07AM, 1 Oct)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

Please just come home now and I will pretend that me hearing 'punch me in the face' is just subtext'.

(2:15AM, 1 Oct)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

I may have to hug you, though.

(2:16AM, 1 Oct)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

Just thought I should warn you, for you know, when you decide to stop playing dead.

(2:17AM, 1 Oct)

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To: Sherlock Holmes (we_miss_u at Baker St . com)

From: John H. Watson (thebachelor2541891 at hotmail . com)

Subject: Hi again

Dear Sherlock,

I really can't help myself, can I? Well it's been two months since I last wrote you an email (at least) and… You know how I said that I had been dating Mary for a while… No of course you don't. You would consider it a waste of space and delete it. Anyway that's not the point, (See it's all about you even when you're not here to make sure of it), the point is that Mrs Hudson asked me today if I think I will marry Mary and I froze and I don't know why. Despite being called a 'confirmed bachelor', I do try to date people with a permanent relationship in mind, but now that I have one that's relatively healthy and stable, my mind keeps telling me that it's wrong. That you should be here controlling my life.

You always did… You did…

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

If you died for me I will never forgive you.

(4:58AM, 12 Oct)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

Answer me damn you

(5:00AM, 12 Oct)

To: Sherlock Holmes (we_miss_u at Baker St . com)

From: John H. Watson (thebachelor2541891 at hotmail . com)

Subject: No life is worth yours

Dear Sherlock,

I really am the idiot you accuse me of being, aren't I? All this time I was wondering if I wasn't enough, or if I somehow failed you, but that wasn't it at all. I was enough wasn't I? I was enough for you to give up your life. That's why you didn't come with me to see Mrs Hudson. It wasn't because you didn't want to, you couldn't. I was so wrapped up in missing you that I didn't even think about why you wouldn't be there.

The day I met you I killed for you.

That day you died for me, for your friends.

Moriarty was on that roof with you wasn't he?

He was on that roof that day and neither of you made it off alive, not really. I borrowed your luminol to test the roof. I guess who ever cleaned it didn't think anyone would look any closer.

Moriarty was planning to have me, Mrs Hudson and Greg killed if you didn't do it. Three assassins, three of us; but you managed to outwit him somehow, probably found a way to stop him by getting him to call off the assassins, so he shot himself before you could. Then you with your beautiful brain couldn't think of a way to stop them and so you

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To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

Every time I write you a text or an email, I tell myself that this will be the last time and it's not.

(3:14AM, 4 Dec)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

I haven't seen my therapist in about 19 months. I know what she will say as I have been telling myself that for close to 20.

(3:29AM, 4 Dec)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

You're gone and you are never coming back no matter how many wishes I make. No matter how good I am. Nothing I ever do will ever be good enough to have made you stay on that roof.

(3:48AM, 4 Dec)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

I hate you.

(4:05AM, 4 Dec)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

No, I don't, but I needed to try it. I hate me and miss you.

(4:33AM, 4 Dec)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

Part of me has always wanted to say that I would trade your life for mine in a heart beat, but that wouldn't be fair to you. If I'm right and you gave your life for me and our friends then I guess all I can do is never forget you.

(4:56AM, 4 Dec)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

If you haven't noticed I have practically turned that into an art form.

(5:03AM, 4 Dec)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

19 days till Christmas. I miss you Sherlock.

(2:23AM, 6 Dec)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

16 days till Christmas. I found a stack of newspaper articles at the door this morning. They were all about different crimes around the world that have been prevented and crime rings that have been broken up and arrested. Sherlock, what's going on?

(1:33AM, 9 Dec)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

11 days till Christmas. I was doing research on the articles and apparently all the criminals have, at some point, done business with Moriarty. Sherlock?

(10:18PM, 14 Dec)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

5 days till Christmas. Still doing research. I think Mrs Hudson said Mary called about Christmas, but I have been too busy to call back.

(11:39PM, 20 Dec)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

It's Christmas Eve and Mrs Hudson managed to convince me to come out for dinner with her, Mary and Alice. Harry's got a new girlfriend. I think these articles are turning me into you and the strangest part is I don't know why I care about them so much. I have practically got them memorised. I haven't been sleeping much so I haven't been dreaming about you lately. I really don't know what to make of that.

(10:32PM, 24 Dec)

To: Sherlock Holmes (+***********)

Is that Mycroft's car I can see outside?

(8:14AM, 25 Dec)

Yes, I am that evil. I hope you liked the first chapter and the next chapter should be up soon. Reviews are very appreciated, but as this story is written already, I can hardly threaten to stop writing, can I? Thanks for reading.