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I do not own Basil of Baker Street.

As I mentioned in the first chapter, I'm changing Olivia's age to be closer to Basils.

Rating

K.

Basil in love

Chapter two

As morning dawned Basil stretched feeling fully refreshed from a full night sleep. As he entered the living room where Mrs. Judson prepared the breakfast Basil remembered that last night when he returned Mrs. Judson were cleaning of the table the supper from earlier that evening, if he remembered correct there were plates, glasses and silverware for tree people and not one.

Mrs. Judson did we have guests here yesterday?

Yes we did Mr. Basil, Mrs. Judson said. Mr. Dawson and young Ms. Flaversham came to pay us a visit yesterday, but they left moments before you returned last night.

Flabbersan? I don't recall that Dawson know anyone with that name. But the name does sound familiar. Are you sure it wasn't his wife that came along with him last night?

I'm quite sure it was Ms. Flaversham that came along with Mr. Dawson last night. If you don't believe me you can always ask Mr. Dawson yourself.

After breakfast Basil decided to visit Dawson and his wife to see what they wanted last night when they came to visit. Normally Dawson would send words before visiting. Did something happen yesterday that made him come by on a sudden visit? As Basil got closer to the Dawson household ha saw a carriage leave with Dawson left behind waving his hand in goodbye.

Good day old friend.

Basil!? Well good day to you too. How are you my friend? Let's go inside to chat over a cup of tea.

As they entered the house a maid was busy with cleaning.

Can you prepare some tea please and bring it to the study?

Yes sir, the maid said.

A few minutes later the maid arrived with tea before she returned to continue cleaning.

Now Basil, what's on your mind? It's quite unusual for you to come to visit this early in the morning.

Since I wasn't home yesterday when you and your wife came to a visit I just wanted to know what you wanted since you usually send words before a visit.

My wife? Oh, now I understand. Yes I did come over for a visit but it wasn't my wife who came with me.

Then who was it?

Surely you must remember her. She was the last client you had before Rattigan disappeared.

As Dawson said those words it all became clear who this Ms. Flabbersan is.

So it was you and Ms. Flabbersan who came to visit yesterday then.

Flaversham, Basil. Her name is Flaversham. But yes it was Olivia and me who came to visit yesterday. She's got a few week of from her work since the kindergarten where she usually work is having summer vacation and thus decided to come back to London for a visit. However right now she and my wife Mary are out and won't return until late afternoon.

Is that so? How are Olivia and her father doing?

They are just fine Basil, just fine. However Olivia is thinking of returning to London. Apparently there is a young man trying to win her heart but Olivia isn't interested in him and she finds it quite annoying.

You don't say. Well back to the topic, was there anything special you wanted yesterday?

No, not really. But Olivia wanted to see you and therefore we decided to visit, however I told Olivia that you might be out when we arrive but she wanted to visit anyway.

There might be other times when you can come over for a visit, Dawson. Along with your wife and Olivia.

Perhaps my friend.

After a few cups of tea and small chitchat Basil returned to Baker Street where he started to write a report on his latest case and how it all went from gather evidence until it was completely solved. Since it was in cooperation with the Scotland Yard he'd have to send over a copy of the report to them as well. If they sent Basil a copy of their report didn't matter to him.

As Basil lay in his bed that night his thoughts came back to Olivia. Perhaps he could invite her out on dinner or take her out for at walk where they could catch up. He didn't know when, but deep down there was this feeling in his heart he couldn't quite fathom. Was it love or just a longing for someone to spend your life with? When Dawson mentioned that there was another man interested in Olivia, Basil felt disturbed knowing that back home in her own town there was someone trying to win her heart. However a slight relief washed over Basil when Dawson also mentioned that Olivia found this young man quite annoying. Since Basil did have a few rare days off from work he'd decided to go over to Dawson and ask Olivia to accompany him to the park tomorrow.