Chapter 7 and Preview
AN:
Dear Readers,
I'm so sorry to keep you waiting for an update. I feel horrible about keeping you in suspense, and many of you might have thought I'd abandoned this story and you – this update is to lay those fears to rest.
I am not abandoning this piece of fanfiction – I can't as it has become a part of me in a way I've never experienced before. During the quiet moments in my day, the characters and the plot play out in my mind waiting to be written.
The writing bit has been a bit difficult though. As some of you know, I'm undertaking a heavy course load and my vision has been a constant issue in my life these last few months. During the last few weeks especially, I thought I would never be able to read or write again.
But, thanks to the prayers of loved one and the miracle of modern medicine my vision is better now – I can read large print font now; and everyday it's improving.
So, what's the point of this authers note?
It's just my way of letting you know this fic is far from over and I've got huge plans for this fic!
First off, the lovely, talented Daisherz365 is my new Beta *thunderous applause*. She's actually gon through and edited all the previous chapters of this fic – so those will be going up soon (Warning – those that have this fic on their alerts may be bombarded with story alerts). A huge thanks to you my dear friend!
Second, the next few chapters are sorting themselves out in my mind and hopefully by the time I can look at my computer for more than five minutes without it hurting my eyes, I'll have the chapters up. To be honest, I don't know when that'll be – a week at shortest a few weeks at most. I just, don't want to hurt my eyes too much, so please be patient.
Third, I have a ton of future chapters written already; that is they're set like 15-20 chapters from where the fic is at present.
Fourth, new Sherlock crossover fics are on my mind. including the Whitechapel/Sherlock crossover fic I promised the ever fantastic Shepweir Always, who is a Molly/Joe fan. In addition to that, Molly's character just seems to be perfect for crossovers into other shows/novel few-shots. Hint: one character is from a popular British TV series and had a cat named Lucky Luciano; the other character is a cotton mill owner in the northern part of England.
Anyway, this is bloody long, innit? Sorry about that, but I just wanted to let you know I'm alive and so is this fic. Let's hope these eyes of mine get better soon, so the story can go on.
I'll leave you with this short teaser (forgive the mistakes, haven't sent it to my beta, but things will be in the future):
Joe gently pushed Molly's hair away from her neck to untie the knot; the action sending shivers to travel through both their bodies.
The knot was quiet stubborn, and his fingers fumbled a bit as the man was a bit nervous of their proximity. Finally, it came undone and Molly was able to remove the protective top. Molly thanked the DI, and swept her hair back, to cover the blush and rise of goose pimples his touch and immediacy caused. The action caused a sweet scent to tease the blonde man's senses.
"Blackcurrant", Joe murmured as he stepped away from Molly
"Pardon," Molly asked in confusion. The blonde man turned a bit pink. He hadn't meant to say that out loud. But now that it was out there… he cleared his throat
"I caught a scent of your perfume as you let down your hair; blackcurrant, correct?"
Sherlock was about to say it wasn't perfume when John pushed him the rest of the way out the door. Molly and Joe looked towards the two friends in confusion before following their lead and walking towards the lab. The petite brunette blushed, "yes…it's a scent I'm testing out"
Joe looked down at his bespoke shoes, "well, it suits you." Molly turned to look at the handsome man, surprised at how shy and insecure he seemed; but flattered by the compliment. He quickly looked up and caught her eye as Molly smiled at him and mumbled a quick thank you.
There we are! When I update this fic next this preview will be replaced by the full chapter seven.
