Chapter 1 – Gregory Lestrade
The first time I met 'Mummy' was one Christmas when Mycroft had been invited home. He claimed that his Mummy said he could bring a guest so he asked me if I wanted to go and I accepted the invitation. We had only been on a few dates because I only met the Holmes brothers a few months prior when Sherlock barged onto a crime scene and started rattling off deductions. He has helped us on and off since.
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"Mummy, this is my boyfriend Gregory Lestrade." Mycroft said as he introduced me.
"Hello." I greeted, confidently as we walked inside. "Welcome to Holmes Manor." She said, walking over to me and engulfing me in a hug. When she let go, I took Mycroft's hand and led him over to the table
"So, Gregory. What do you do for a living?" Mrs Holmes asked me.
"I'm a Detective Inspector at New Scotland Yard." I replied.
"What division?"
"Homicide."
"What is it you said Sherlock does, My?" Mrs Holmes asked turning to face Mycroft, this question made me smile though.
"He calls himself a 'Consulting Detective' All that means is that whenever the police can't solve a crime, they will call him to help." Mycroft explained.
"Isn't that a Private Detective?" She questioned.
"We don't consult private detectives, Mrs Holmes." I answered.
"Please call me Emily."