A Scandal in Baker Street
Holmes tapped his stick against the wall. This was becoming intolerable. Where was he? Just as he was about to give him up, Holmes noticed a flash out of the corner of his eye and he sighed. There he stood, casually leaning against the wall, smiling stupidly and trying his hardest not to touch her. Holmes cursed under his breath and then cleared his throat. Watson turned at the sound. Trying not to seem too abrupt, he casually tipped his hat to the woman fingering his lapel and sauntered off towards where Holmes stood. Holmes raised an eyebrow in greeting.
"That was..."He trailed off and Watson smiled.
"Yes it was. You didn't have to wait."
Holmes snorted.
"In case you had forgotten my dear fellow, it is my case. I would thank you to remember that."
Watson laughed quietly.
"I hadn't forgotten. It is not my fault that your client happens to be the most beautiful woman on the planet."
Holmes groaned.
"I beg of you Watson, please leave her be. I sent you to her home to get information from her, not to..."
Watson raised an eyebrow.
"Make love to her?"
Holmes raised an eyebrow in return and tapped his stick more firmly on the ground as they walked.
"You're not in love with her?"
Watson sighed.
"Watson!"
He jumped at the tone of Holmes' voice.
"Holmes please for God's sake!"
"I can't take you anywhere!"
"I didn't ask to be taken here!"
Holmes was momentarily stunned by his friends remark but he remained silent. It was true, Watson had not expressed any interest in the case and it was Holmes who had to persuade him to become involved, he could hardly now regret the action.
"I'm sorry."
It was a feeble apology he knew ,but it was all Watson was getting.
"You should be."
Holmes smiled and linked his arm through his friend's.
"So what did you find out from the delightful Mrs Goodwin?"
"I found out that she is a very obliging woman."
Watson laughed at the look of horror on his friends face.
"Watson she is a married woman."
"Holmes I'm shocked at you, you proclaim yourself to have a bohemian soul do you not? I am recently returned from active service and the offers have not exactly been coming thick and fast. I'm afraid I take what I can get."
Holmes made a deprecatory noise and unlinked his arm.
"Angry with me?" Watson teased.
"No, I just wonder if you know what you're letting yourself in for. Mrs Goodwin would eat you alive." Now Holmes was teasing.
"She would eat you alive Holmes, I have an experience of women which extends over four continents!"
Holmes laughed out loud.
"Not something I would be proud of dear fellow!"
"Ever the gentleman Holmes."
"Not necessarily Watson, sensible my boy, merely sensible."
Watson shook his head and followed his friend through the ever darkening streets of London.
Mmm....scandal in Baker Street! This may turn into something more if people like it.
