MAKING AMENDS
16 October 2015
Summary: Sherlock attempts to make amends.
Ship: Sherlolly
Rating: T
A/N: Originally posted on my main Tumblr and on my freelance editing blog.
"Did you accidentally drop your phone into a chest cavity?"
Molly did not even jump when Sherlock suddenly spoke next to her. She only stared straight ahead as she walked towards the lab. "Nope."
"Good. Have you seen my recent texts then?"
"Yep." She kept walking even as his footsteps faltered beside hers.
"Have you talked to your mother?"
She entered the lab, with Sherlock right behind her. She nodded at Meena on her way to the office. "Yep." Finally, she looked at him as she sat at her desk. "She's still mad, if that's what you're hesitating to ask."
"I was only trying to be kind to her. I can't let my girlfriend's mother be hurt by that con artist!"
She took a folder from the pile and began reviewing its contents. "But did you really have to send the police to arrest him while they're in bed? Really?!" She slammed the folder shut and sat back on her chair. "I mean, yes, she appreciates finding out that he was a cad before she moved in with him. But she resents the fact that the police broke down her bedroom door before she's finished!" She shut her eyes and winced. "Her words, not mine," she added.
"How was I supposed to know they were going to be naked? And I've already sent her an e-mail to apologise."
She glared at him. "Sherlock, my mother isn't the type of person to accept apologies made via e-mail. You need to ring her, at least. And she'd like that e-mail re-sent to reiterate your apology and to add an invitation to brunch or something."
"You're right. I'm sorry. I should ring her." He knitted his brows and stared at her. "But why do I have to invite her to a meal?"
She finally smiled at him. "Because, despite what happened, she still likes you."
He sighed in resignation. "Fine. When will she be in town?"
"This Saturday."
"Do I need to find her a new man as well?" His groan and wince at the word 'man' made her giggle.
"Nope. I'm way ahead of you," she replied. "She has a date with Lestrade on Sunday night."
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