Part 11:Breaking The Same Old Ground.

Continuation from the previous chapter 'Follow You Home'. although can be read as a stand alone piece.

How is John? -MH

Fine. Thank you for your services Mycroft. The police are incompetent beyond belief. -SH

I am aware, dear brother. I am glad John is in good health, he keeps you tolerable. -MH

John does not affect my behaviour, although I dread to think how it would be affected if he wasn't found in time. -SH

You care for him a great deal. He must be something special. -MH

He is indeed. -SH

Maybe you should find out how he feels about you. You clearly have affection for him. -MH

I am not discussing my private life with you, brother. I'm sure you'll find a cause to use it against me. -SH

Oh, so your relationship is more than platonic? Interesting. -MH

I refuse to speak to you about such a matter. -SH

I'll ask John. -MH

You will do nothing of the sort! He is in recovery from a terrible ruckus, he needs time. I ask you not to bother him at this point. -SH

You have my word. Rest assured once he's healed I will ask him a series of questions in payment for my resources used. -MH

I was wondering when you would collect. -SH

Oh, I could have gained repayment in a variety of creative ways, this was by far the most productive. For my part. -MH

I'll educate John on the dire need of sarcastic replies when dealing with my beloved brother. -SH

Oh, please do. It will make my visit much more entertaining, although in sure John proves very entertaining to you behind closed doors. -MH

I will not justify that with an answer. -SH

I guess I should inform Mummy that you are no longer a virgin. She will be very pleased. Expect an invite for her to inspect your partner. -MH

I am not in a relationship with John Watson! -SH

There was me thinking you had relinquished that terrible nick-name I was accustomed too. -MH

I am terribly sorry I disappointed you. You know how much I love to have your approval on everything I do. -SH

Sarcasm doesn't suit you brother. Although you state that you and John are merely friends, your defensive nature to the declarative proves otherwise. I'd go as far as to say you want to be involved with him, but your emotions won't allow it. -MH

The day I come to you for relationship advice, Mycroft, will be the day I have finally lost my mind. -SH

So you do not deny my assumption then. -MH

This conversation is becoming pointless. You will not gain the answers you seek so you may as well seize your attempts. -SH

John says 'Hello'. -MH

I hate you. -SH

The feeling is mutual, I assure you. -MH

Can you tell your bloody brother to stop sending cars to wheel me around to his beck and call! I was on my way home for a lie down for gods sake! I have to be up at stupid-o-clock for work tomorrow! -JW

I apologise on my brothers behalf as I assure you that he would never do such a thing. Mycroft was never one to take suggestions lightly. I have had a word; what little that will do. -SH

If you think you are attending work tomorrow you are mistaken. -SH

Who are you, my mother!? -JW

No, I am your friend, and I care a great deal about your health. Please consider taking a weeks paid leave in light of recent unfortunate events. -SH

Well, when you put it like that...sleeping for a week straight is very appealing right now. -JW

Thank you. Although if you slept for a whole week straight I would assume you have slipped into a coma. -SH

Haha! If that's your attempt at humour your improving! -JW

I'm glad you approve. -SH

Since when did you care about anyone's opinions? Especially mine. -JW

Since now. -SH

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