Meet the Brothers – Mycroft

"Mycroft will be coming over at some point this week." I said, reminding James because I know he will have forgotten.

"Why this week?" James asked.

"Because it's our week off and Mycroft wouldn't want to disturb us if we were working." I replied.

"How does Mycroft know that it's our week off?" James questioned.

"He will have copies of our schedules, obviously." I answered.

"Isn't that creepy?" ENOUGH WITH THE QUESTIONS!

"Just a bit" I replied.

XxxxxxxX HALF AN HOUR LATER XxxxxxxX

There was a knock at the door and when I opened it Mycroft was stood there with another gentleman, hands entwined.

"Hello, Quentin. Good to see you again." Mycroft greeted.

"Hiya, Mycroft. Are you going to introduce me to your partner or shall I deduce him?" I asked, threateningly.

"Please don't deduce him. God knows he get enough of that from Sherlock. Quentin, this is Gregory Lestrade. Detective Inspector at New Scotland Yard." He introduced. I beckoned them in and offered them a seat. After I had got both of them a cup of tea, we began.

"Mycroft, Gregory, This is my partner, James."

"Hello." James said as he shook their hands.

"Please call me Greg." Gregory said

"So what exactly do you do for a living?" Mycroft asked politely.

"I'm not allowed to say much but I work at MI-6 with Q." He replied.

"Who's Q?" Greg asked.

"I am. It's my codename, the first letter of my job title. It is just a coincidence that it is also the first letter of my name. It's so people can't trace us easily." I replied.

"Mysterious." Greg observed.

"So, is James the only agent you work with?" Mycroft asked.

"No, every agent has a partner beat suited to their abilities." I replied and then left to go and get some more tea and some biscuits too.

"Who's your partner then?" Greg asked turning to face James.

"A young lady who goes by the code name of 004, she joined MI-6 when she was 11 and she is now 13. I can't tell you anymore than that I'm afraid." James replied.

"Isn't that a bit young to be working for MI-6?" Mycroft asked and Greg nodded.

"Well, it's up to M who is hired so I don't know. If the boss thinks they are good enough then they are hired. Simple as." James answered.

"What do you do, Greg?" James asked.

"I am a Detective Inspector, I work at New Scotland Yard. We frequently hire Sherlock to help us solve cases. He would drive John insane if we didn't." Greg replied.

"Have you met Sherlock yet, James?" Mycroft asked.

"Unfortunately, we went to see him last weekend." I replied,

"What division do you work in Greg?" I asked.

"Homicide."

"Well, thank you for having us over, little brother, but I am a very busy man as is Gregory so we must be going but I definitely expect to see both of you at Christmas." Mycroft said standing up.

"Will Sherlock be going?" I asked.

"He actually said he would for a change, claimed it was because he wants John to meet Mummy but I don't know." Mycroft replied, taking Greg's hand as they left.

"Bye!" James and I called after them, Greg turned around and waved before they disappeared out of sight.

"So, Christmas?" James asked as we walked hand in hand back up to the flat.

"Yes ... ..."