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Chapter 8: Parenthood changes you

Angelica looked up at Sherlock and John from her bed.

"Papa, Daddy will you stay, please?" Sherlock looked over at John who shrugged nodding.

"We will princess. But first you need to eat something. You haven't eaten much these last few days. Angelica smiled knowingly.

"Only if you eat with me. I know you haven't eaten well either." John smiled.

"Deal."

John and Sherlock went into their room to change in their pyjamas. A few minutes later John arrived carrying three bowls of Mrs Hudson's famous chicken and rice soup. They ate on Angelica's bed silently just enjoying being together. Once the soup was finished Angelica laid down in the center of her bed and gestured for her parents to lay down on either side of her. They obliged. Angelica turned to Sherlock.

"Relax papa. You need to sleep." Sherlock smiled. She always knew. In a moment that surprised both of them he leaned forward and kissed her forehead.

"I love you Angelica."

"I love you more." She responded before falling asleep.