Chapter 2: Honour To The Bidder


Sherlock gave a firm look to Lestrade,

"Absolutely not" he growled

"I'm sorry, Holmes but there's nothing I can do. I put Donovan in charge of the auction because I was swamped with files to get through but don't worry she's been given a disciplinary warning" Lestrade assured,

"I don't care if she's been given a disciplinary warning. Give the winning bidder a refund and tell them the item has been revoked!" the detective yelled and Lestrade sighed,

"I'm really sorry, Sherlock but I can't Sally listed the maximum bid on your item as £2000 and... Well the auction ended when the bidder gave that maximum bid" he admitted and John couldn't help but chuckle,

"Oooooo someone really wants to spend the day with you mate" the doctor teased,

"Shut up, John" Sherlock growled and Lestrade sighed once more,

"Tell you what, Sherlock. You grin and bare this for only one day and I will give you access to any case you want" Lestrade promised and the detective raised a curious eyebrow and folded his arms,

"Even if its a grade 5?" he demanded firmly and Lestrade inwardly winced but nodded hesitantly,

"Even if it's a grade 5" he assured and Sherlock gave a half smile and stood tall,

"Very well then, I shall endure this tedious day you have unknowingly promised to some random individual" he said before leaving followed by John.


Sherlock had been examining a sample with his microscope whilst John was reading his newspaper when the doorbell rang and Sherlock groaned causing John to chuckle,

"Sounds like your guest for the day has arrived right on time" he teased and Sherlock grabbed his coat, not responding as he went down the stairs and opened the door to find a young woman with brunette hair standing on the doorstep,

"Let's get this over with" he grumbled simply, moving passed her and the lady stopped him quickly,

"Actually Mr Holmes... You don't have to get anything over with" the lady said and he looked at her confused and she smiled bashfully,

"Well... I can tell from your blog that you would never had agreed to take part in that police auction so... I want to give the day I bought back to you" the woman said gently before taking a piece of paper out of her pocket,

"I signed the receipt stating that I received my purchase" she explained and handed it too him with a gentle smile,

"I hope you enjoy your day" she said gently before stepping off the doorstep and began heading down the pavement,

"Excuse me, Miss. What did you say your name was?" he asked and the lady looked back at him gently,

"Oh... Molly, Molly Hooper" she answered gently and the detective nodded thoughtfully,

"You read John's blog you say?" he asked and Molly nodded,

"Oh yes I think it's fascinating. Not just his posts but yours too, I particularly enjoyed your latest opinion on the disturbance of dust within a crime scene and its importance" she said with a smile and Sherlock fixed his collar, stepping down onto the pavement,

"You placed the bid not for yourself but knowing that I would be uncomfortable socialising with a stranger, not only that but you did so knowing your large payment would go to charity and you would receive nothing in return" he noted and watched her shrug,

"Well I just don't think people at Scotland Yard should pick on you or take you for granted; You help them out a great deal" she said gently and Sherlock gave a smug smile before offering her his arm,

"Shall we?" he asked and Molly looked confused,

"You placed a very selfless and honourable bid, Miss Hooper for which I admire so being the honourable man that I am, I would be happy to provide you with the day you purchased" he said and Molly smiled bashfully as she placed her hand on his arm and they began walking down the street.


Sherlock is impressed by Molly's honourable and honest nature. How will their day out go? Review to unlock chapter 3

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