Over the next few weeks they kept on going about their daily lives, with the occasional kisses and sex. Just like they had agreed on. So it was during one of their make-out sessions on the couch, that they were suddenly interrupted.

"Hello Sherlock… Oh sorry, it looks like I am interrupting something." The intruder flushed with embarrassment.

"Oh Lestrade. How unusual to see you here. You rarely stop by anymore"

"I know, that's why I'm here today. I wanted to hear how you two were doing. But it seems I didn't need to worry."

"So you're saying that you suddenly felt like checking up on us. You, who have only stopped by twice during the last 6 months, suddenly wants to know how we're getting on."

"Yes I do. For you information, I haven't stopped by because YOU don't want to see me unless I have a case for you. And I haven't been seeing John because I wanted to give you two some time to get back into your friendship." Lestrade sighed. "But you are right. There is one more reason why I am here today. I wanted to hear your opinion about some murders."

"Why? You haven't been interested in my opinion ever since I came back."

"Yes, well, you know the reason why I can't come to you for help anymore. The rest of the Yarders do not even know I'm here today. I was just hoping from some input from you. But I can see I was interrupting something, so I'll just leave. I can see that you're not bored enough to help solve some murders."

True. Sherlock wasn't really that bored anymore. But naturally Lestrade needn't know why. "I have no interest in those. I am assuming I wouldn't be allowed at the crime scene. In that case, I have better things to do."

"I'm sorry but I cannot allow you at any crime scene. Or rather, the rest of the team wouldn't allow it. But couldn't you at least just look at the cases?"

Sherlock rolled his eyes. It would be extremely dull looking at the cases. He already knew the murderer/murderers. And there was no way he would be revealing that. "They are probably completely straightforward and tedious. I have no interest in such boring cases. And as you've already insinuated, I have other things to 'do'." At this he smirked and winked at John. He noticed John sputtering and going red as a tomato.

Lestrade blushed slightly as well and coughed. "These cases are not as dull as you are assuming. We are almost sure they are connected. Though the technique varies in all the cases. Even the number of murderers may vary as well. But if you are not interested I will leave you two to it.

"Hand them over. I will take a look at them." Sherlock couldn't have them connecting the murders. That might lead them to actually solve the case. That wouldn't do at all. He would find a way to mislead them.

"Thank you, Sherlock. That really would help." A thankful smile had spread across his face.

"Good day Detective Inspector." He signaled for Lestrade to take his leave.

"Oh, um, yes. Goodbye Sherlock and John. And once again, thank you." Sherlock was already ignoring him. But John gave him a small smile and a wave.

"What are you thinking? You can't solve these murders. They were committed by you and me." Sherlock looked at John as if he was a complete idiot. He went on to shaking his head and sighing.

"Of course I can't actually solve these murders. But I can mislead the Lestrade and the others. While I don't hold to much hope for the police and their intelligence, they may just surprise me this time. I have feeling that we haven't been careful enough. I may have gotten too caught up in the murders and not thought about consequences. But this is our opportunity to redeem that." John still didn't look convinced.

"While that all sounds fine, to you at least. I think you may be forgetting that Lestrade is not in charge anymore and he therefor no longer has the same influence of the investigation." Once again Sherlock had to shake his head at John's stupity.

"Naturally I know that, John. But while he may no longer be in charge he most certainly is cleverest of the bunch. Just think about the the DI in charge of him. If I remember correctly he was definitely not at all clever. So he surely seeks the advice from the much more experienced, Lestrade." Sherlock was making the face he always made when he thought himself clever.

"So how exactly are you planning on misleading the police?" John was most definitely excited to hear about Sherlock's brilliant plan.

Sherlock growled. "That is something I have yet to figure out."

"Well I guess that concludes our make-out session." But he got no response from Sherlock, who had already gone to his mindpalace.

John sighed and went to make himself a cup of tea.