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Oh, Sherlock—

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A series of emails and texts between Mycroft and Sherlock after Reichenbach

from: email blocked

to: "sherlock holmes" email blocked

date: 17 June 2012

subject: reichenbach

Brother dearest,

I assume you were able to find a suitable location for you to hide. I would ask if it is going well, but that seems unnecessary. To be honest, this whole little scheme you've come up with to take down Moriarty's network is quite ridiculous.

John stopped by221B today. He picked up most of his belongings. I offered to supply him money to help pay for another flat, but he declined. I find his sentimentality amusing.

Your funeral is in a few days. Needless to say, you should stay clear.

-MH

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from: email blocked

to: "sherlock holmes" email blocked

date: 26 June 2012

subject: re: reichenbach

Brother,

It is so dreadfully boring, yet you say I've found a suitable location.

I suppose you wouldn't care to know I've already disposed of one of Moriarty's agents, and am on the trail of another.

Check up on John every so often, will you? He worries me.

And I'm not an idiot, Mycroft. I'm not even on the same continent as my supposed funeral.

-SH

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from: email blocked

to: "sherlock holmes" email blocked

date: 2 July 2012

subject: re: reichenbach

Dearest Sherlock,

Must you always be so quick to jump to petty conclusions? I never said anything about your inherent idiocy. Well, what I say and what I imply are often two very different things, as I'm sure you're aware.

I believe I have some useful information about these… "agents." Unfortunately, many of them reside in the heart of London. It's still too soon after your death. I will try to take care of them as discreetly as possible.

Do remember to reply soon.

-MH

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from: email blocked

to: "sherlock holmes" email blocked

date: 19 September 2012

subject: re: reichenbach

Sherlock, why haven't you responded?

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From: email blocked

to: "sherlock holmes" email blocked

date: 27 October 2012

subject: re: reichenbach

Sherlock, answer me, for God's sake.

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From: email blocked

to: "sherlock holmes" email blocked

date: 6 January 2013

subject: re: reichenbach

SHERLOCK!

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From: email blocked

to: "mycroft holmes" email blocked

date: 23 March 2013

subject: re: reichenbach

I believe I am suffering from extreme head trauma. I may lapse into a coma at any second.

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From: email blocked

to: "sherlock holmes" email blocked

date: 23 March 2013

subject: re: reichenbach

For Christ's sake, Sherlock! What did you do? Where are you? Text me!

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Northern Belgium. Suburbs of Ghent. Trying to stay conscious.

Sent 23 March 2013, 11:57P.M.

Sherlock, what the hell happened? I can be there in a few hours.

Sent 23 March 2013, 11:58P.M.

No, don't come. Too suspicious. Send someone else.

Sent 23 March 2013, 11:58P.M.

Don't be ridiculous. I'm coming over.

Sent 23 March 2013, 11:59P.M.

Sherlock?

Sent 24 March 2013, 12:02A.M.

Answer me, damnit!

Sent 24 March 2013, 12:16A.M.

Message send failure.

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17 July 2013

Unknown caller ID.

-Hello? Who is this?

-Hello, brother dearest.

-Sherlock. How did you get this number?

-A little birdy told me.

-I'm going to choose not to ask.

-Good idea.

-To what do I owe the pleasure of this call?

-Well, I—

Pause.

-Spit it out.

-I wanted to thank you.

Silence.

For helping me. That night in Ghent.

-Sherlock, I—

-There's no need to say anything.

Silence.

How's John doing?

-Not very well, I'm afraid. He's having trouble eating. His limp's returned. It's quite a sorry sight.

Silence.

-Try to help him, will you?

His voice catches.

-The man's a train wreck, Sherlock. There isn't much I can do.

-Do your best.

Silence.

Please.

-As always, brother of mine.

Click.

The line goes dead.

...

From: email blocked

to: "sherlock holmes" email blocked

date: 30 May 2014

subject: a lovely announcement

I'm coming home.

-SH

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from: email blocked

to: "mycroft holmes" email blocked

date: 31 May 2014

subject: re: a lovely announcement

Christ, Sherlock. Nothing from you for a year. Nothing. Do you know how worried I was? It was like you disappeared off the face of the planet.

-MH

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from: email blocked

to: "mycroft holmes" email blocked

date: 2 June 2014

subject: re: a lovely announcement

Oh dearest brother, wasn't it you who once told me that caring was not an advantage? And here you are, fussing over me like Mummy over your new Christmas shoes.

Is John all right?

-SH

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from: email blocked

to: "sherlock holmes" email blocked

date: 5 June 2014

subject: re: a lovely announcement

Oh, Sherlock, I don't think this needs to be explained.

He's found himself a lovely fiancé. They're getting married soon. I'm sorry, Sherlock, but he's moved on.

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From: email blocked

to: "mycroft holmes" email blocked

date: 6 June 2014

subject: re: a lovely announcement

What the hell do you mean, he's moved on?

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From: email blocked

to: "sherlock holmes" email blocked

date: 9 June 2014

subject: re: a lovely announcement

He still misses you, of course. Probably. But he, like anyone would, has found a way to mask it. Knowing you, you probably haven't.

It's what people do, Sherlock. They move on.

I'm sorry, Sherlock.

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From: email blocked

to: "mycroft holmes" email blocked

date: 12 June 2014

subject: re: a lovely announcement

You're a bloody idiot. You know that, don't you?

I'll be in Serbia in a few days. It's about time I come home.

Don't respond to this.

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Drafts folder

from:

to: "sherlock holmes" email blocked

last modified: 13 June 2014

subject: re: a lovely announcement

Sherlock. Oh, Sherlock.

It is about time you come home.

You keep asking about John, Sherlock.

Oh, dearest brother of mine, what about me?

Mummy would throw a fit, Sherlock.

Please come home safe and sound, little brother.

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A/N- YAY, MY BRAIN KEEPS RANDOMLY BARFING ON THE KEYBOARD, OOPS. Oh well. Here's another thing.

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