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The Other Watson: - The Return Part One
Tabitha and Molly sit in a small Italian restaurant, having visited what feels like every shop in London. Molly had been pestering Tabitha all morning about what happened after Sherlock got released from hospital, having heard through the grapevine about his declaration of love, while concussed.
"He didn't try to deny it, please tell me he didn't" pleads Molly
"He didn't deny it" smiles Tabitha as she takes a sip of her orange and lemonade.
"So, are you two together or not" asks Molly
"We're together, all three of us." smiles Tabitha rubbing her stomach gently
"I'm happy for you Tabitha, for you and Sherlock both"
"Thanks Molly. Now let's order I'm starving" states Tabitha as she signals for a waiter.
Tabitha and Molly talk about everything and nothing while eating lunch; both trade amusing anecdotes about Sherlock. When it comes to pay for lunch, Tabitha insists that Molly let her pay well technically Sherlock since it's his credit card, which he had given Tabitha that morning, neither woman notice the waiter drop an envelope into Tabitha coat pocket, as he hands them the bill.
Not wanting to worry Tabitha unnecessarily, Sherlock and John decide not to call her, but they do use the wonders of modern technology i.e. GPS and after pulling a few strings CCTV to ensure that she and the baby are safe and well.
I.D. had been found on the body, Lucy White 20yrs of age, a student at a local art college, she had been reported missing 2 days ago by friends, who had last seen her at an art gallery where she had been showing a few pieces of her work.
Sherlock was now convinced that this was more than a coincidence, the girl was the same age as Tabitha and before falling pregnant Tabitha had been studying art, pushing down his fears Sherlock concentrates on the task at hand.
"She wasn't killed straight away, but she wasn't raped. She was held somewhere, her fingernails are all broken and her fingertips are bleeding from trying to claw her way out of where ever she was being held. As for cause of death, I would say asphyxiation she has fibres in her mouth and petechial haemorrhaging is present in her eyes."
"Do you agree with cause of death John" asks Lestrade
"Yes, asphyxiation" replies John
"She wasn't killed here" continues Sherlock
"This building is a regular haunt for illegal parties, somebody wanted her found"
"Her looking like Tabitha isn't a coincidence is it" asks Lestrade
"No, it's not" states Sherlock solemnly
"I'm putting you Tabitha and John under surveillance, no arguments"
"For once I'm not going to" states Sherlock, which worries Lestrade as it must really be bad if Sherlock is willing to accept help from New Scotland Yard without complaint.
Tabitha is just putting her key in the main door when, Sherlock and John pull up in a Black Cab. As John pays the Cab driver Sherlock pull's Tabitha into his arms without warning and kisses her with a need that scares her, he finally breaks the kiss and falls to his knees in full view of passers-by and embraces her placing the side of his face against her stomach.
"Sherlock what's wrong? You're scaring me" asks Tabitha
"Uncle John" asks Tabitha unable to get a response from Sherlock, who is still embracing her stomach.
"Let's get inside" states John
Sherlock stands up and wraps an arm around Tabitha pulling her securely into his side; he has still to say a word. When they enter the flat Sherlock start's to pace, Tabitha watches with concern having never seen Sherlock like this before, she removes her coat and throws it over an armchair, the envelope that the waiter slipped into her pocket falling out, Sherlock Holmes clearly written on the front.
"How..."
"Don't touch it" states Sherlock and John together
Sherlock carefully picks up the envelope and carefully slits the seal, and removes the letter that is nestled inside.
"What does it say?"
Sherlock doesn't answer; his worst fears are being confirmed by every line that he reads.
To The Great and Mighty Sherlock Holmes
Did you like my little present, very pretty isn't she, remind you of anyone?
I stick by my promise I am going to burn the heart out of you, especially now that you have realised you have one.
If I was you I would be keeping a close eye on Tabitha especially with a baby on the way.
Hope to see you soon, M.
"It's Moriarty" states Sherlock as he slumps onto a chair. All colour drains from John's face at this revelation.
"Sherlock, Uncle John you're scaring me. What the hell is going on and who the hell is Moriarty?"
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