It was 6pm and it seemed to Greg that the whole of Scotland Yard was currently squished into his office.

"Really guys? Really? Can we have a bit more decorum please?"

Another beer can sailed through the air.

"Anderson have you got the webcam link set up yet?"

"Yes, it's all sorted, just have to turn off the lights and we'll have it."

The office computer had been connected to an OHP and was currently projecting the blue windows screen onto Lestrade's wall.

"And this will be live?" Donovan asked, sitting crosslegged on the floor munching popcorn.

"Apparently there is a delay, but there are people watching all over the world, so it's a pretty good signal and connection." Greg explained

"Who told you about the camera?" DC Clark asked

"An interested party" Was all Greg would say.

He smiled inwardly thinking of his contact's excitement as she had explained about watching the show live from her flat. It really was too good an opportunity to miss.

As the lights were turned off, a small webcam image appeared on the wall, it was fuzzy and too small to make out, there were a number of boo's.

Anderson started playing with focus and Greg went to play with the screen, suddenly there was a cheer and both came together suddenly. The collected members of CID were suddenly treated to a crystal clear image of the Holmes ballroom.

The banner above the stage read Thame has Talent Year 4.

Sitting in front of the stage was a panel of judges and between them and the camera an audience of hundreds.

A glamourous older lady whom Lestrade vaguely recognised as Lady Holmes, walked onto the stage.

"Welcome to the 4th Annual Thame has Talent, in aid of Children in Need. It's lovely to see you all here again, and special welcome to those of you watching online"

A cheer went up from Scotland Yard.

"Tonight I think we will be having our best year ever, along with a few favourites we have a number of new acts this year, including for the first time a special act from my youngest son Sherlock"

Another cheer from Scotland Yard.

"So welcome to the Holmes Ballroom, I hope you have a wonderful night and I hope we raise a lot of money, for a wonderful charity."

5 hours later the CID was silent, some were still sobbing. Sally Donovan had mascara all down her face, and DC Clark was swaying gently. Greg was gently humming to himself and Anderson had left the room.

"Oh well", Greg said suddenly flicking the lights back on "that was unexpected."