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The Other Watson: - Nightmares and Explosions Part One
Sherlock sits by Tabitha's hospital bed watching the gentle rise and fall of her chest, one of her hands grasped tightly between his own, willing her to wake up.
"Sherlock" croaks out Tabitha a short while later, making Sherlock jump from his chair. One of his hands still clasping Tabitha's his other moving to stroke Tabitha's face lovingly.
"Shh, you're ok"
"The baby"
"The baby's fine, I'm just going to find the doctor. I will be back in a minute" states Sherlock placing a kiss on Tabitha's forehead before going off in search of a doctor.
Tabitha is sitting propped up in her hospital bed, the doctor having just left after checking her over. Sherlock retakes his position by her bedside, retaking her hand.
"Is Molly ok?"
"She's fine, she was discharged a couple of hours ago"
"That's good, how long have I been out for?"
"24 hrs, you took a pretty hard knock to the head"
"Tell me about it" grimaces Tabitha, as she gently touches the golf ball sized lump on the side of her head.
"What happened Sherlock, one minute I was talking to Molly, the next boom?"
"It was a bomb" states Sherlock unable to look Tabitha in the eye
"What aren't you telling me?"
"It was Moriarty"
"He didn't do a very good job, I'm still alive" laughs Tabitha
"It's not funny" snaps Sherlock
"I'm sorry, nervous reaction"
"He didn't mean to kill you; his intention was to send me a reminder that he could take you and the baby away from me at anytime"
"How do you..."
"He was kind enough to send me a text, just a little reminder that he is out there waiting. He was also kind enough to give me a choice" says Sherlock pressing the bridge of his nose and laughing somewhat hysterically.
"A choice"
"He wants me to choose between you and the baby, he wants me to choose which one of you dies" says Sherlock trying his hardest not to breakdown.
"I think I'm going to be sick" exclaims Tabitha grabbing the sick bowl from the cabinet beside her hospital bed.
After throwing up with Sherlock holding back her hair, Tabitha slumps back against the mound of pillows that were previously propping her up.
"You can't let him hurt our baby"
"I'm not going to let him hurt either of you" states Sherlock resting his forehead against Tabitha's.
"I want to believe you, I do. But we both know that it's not that easy. I want you to promise me that if it comes down to a choice between saving me or the baby, you save the baby"
"Tabitha I..."
"Swear to me" states Tabitha grabbing Sherlock's hand and putting it on her stomach.
"I swear, but it's not going to happen. You're both going to be fine"
"We'll see, now let's see about getting me out of here"
After getting discharged from hospital, Tabitha asks her Uncle John if he could make himself scarce for the night, so that she and Sherlock can have a romantic dinner for two, he is more than happy to do this. Next up is getting rid of Sherlock for a couple of hours so than she can set everything up and surprise him, luckily enough Lestrade needs his assistance for a couple of hours thus leaving her free to set everything up.
Tabitha is just finishing lighting the candles on the table when Sherlock arrives back.
"Surprise" states Tabitha smiling as she takes Sherlock's hand, leading him over to the table.
"This all looks amazing, and you look...well wow" states Sherlock taking in the site of Tabitha who is wearing a dove grey Athena Day Dress, purchased a week previously from Mothers En Vogue.
"Why, thank you" replies Tabitha jokingly as she twirls around on the spot.
"I thought we could both do with just forgetting about everything for one night, just enjoy each other's company, and John is spending the night at Sarah's so..."
"Are you sure?"
"Never been surer, I want to you so much, my hormones have been driving me crazy" says Tabitha blushes slightly as Sherlock takes her into his arms.
"I think dinner can wait, don't you" whispers Sherlock into Tabitha's ear, making her shiver.
Tabitha just nods in response as Sherlock sweeps her off her feet and carried her into their bedroom.
"Marry me" states Sherlock suddenly, as he and Tabitha lie in bed after having making love for the first, second and third time.
"What" states Tabitha lifting her head from Sherlock's chest?
"Marry me; if we're going to confront Moriarty, I want it to be as husband and wife."
"You really know how to make a girl feel special don't you" replies Tabitha unable to hide her smile
"So is that a yes" states Sherlock
"Yes, I'll marry you, even though it's probably way too soon and totally insane"
"Yes, is all you needed to say" replies Sherlock as he kisses Tabitha passionately.
I know totally OOC and cheesy, but a break from the drama was needed, and I love a good fluffy chapter. What can I say I'm a sap.
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