"You can't be serious Sherlock".
"Why can't I be?".
"A child? You want to adopt a child?".
"John and Mary's to be precise".
"But…..that would require some parenting skills, brother mine. I do not think you fully-".
"I've thought this through Mycroft. Mary asked me to look after Rosie and that is what I will do. Molly will provide a motherly role-model for her-".
"You intend to wed Miss Hooper?".
"What? No, where would you get that idea?".
"Well if you presume that she would be a prominent figure in the child's life and give up her job, then you must intend to provide for her. Marriage seems to be the obvious option" Mycroft smirked. Sherlock was silent as he considered what Mycroft had said. No way did he intend on wedding Molly. That thought had never crossed his mind. Naturally, he had presumed that Molly, having been friends with the Watson's, would be happy to assist him in looking after Rosie, but his brother had made a point. He would need someone more permanently around to look after the infant.
"Luckily for you, brother mine, I can offer an alternative suggestion" Mycroft sighed, already regretting what was about to be set forth for his brother to latch onto. "Hire a nanny who will care for the child while you are off saving the world". Sherlock's eyes danced around the room, as his mind explored this option and its viability.
"Yes, of course" he murmured softly. A nanny would be perfect. Someone that could provide the emotional stability for Rosie and see to her needs when he could not, but he would still maintain custody over Rosie and be able to protect her and ensure a promising future for her.
"Give my regards to your new ward" Mycroft smirked as he took his leave from the flat.
