Sherlock made a unique sound, a goodbye in his language. Victor smiled and repeated the noise, waving as they left the store. "What luck," he smiles, swinging his hand with John's .john smiled at Sherlock " no kidding, it must be nice to have someone to relate to now" he said and kissed sherlocks hand as they walked down to a fairly high end store for Sherlocks clothing " pick what fits best" john smiled as he let Sherlock walk him around " how are you feeling? not too dry?"

Sherlock nodded, smiling at the kiss. "Actually, I could use some water soon." He admits, his stomach cramping again and his body feeling a bit agitated. He figures a good glass of water will fix it. "Thank you for inviting him to come to the aquarium. It's very sweet of you," he smiled. John smiled "i thought you'd like a friend." He said and nodded " alright, we can stop off at an ice cream stand. They'll have a nice cold cup of water and we can get a nice treat" he smiled and sat as Sherlock took a few bits of clothing off the felt different fabrics and picked ones he liked. He tried them on and it was all quite fun but exhausting at the same time. Still, he loved what he picked out. "Do I look proper now?" He asks John with a smile, showing off the outfit he decided to wear out of store. John smiled as he looked up and grinned. Sherlock in a purple silk button down and slacks that actually fit his staggering hight. " you look gorgeous. Want to get a coat while were here too? I don't think you like wearing the uniform coat all the time" he smiled

"True," Sherlock chuckled, walking to the coats. There were so many kinds but his eyes fell on one in a sales rack. He put it on, fingers touching the red button stitch at the top. He smiles at his reflection and turns to John. "How about this one?"

John grinned and kissed his cheek "you look great...you seem taller too " he said and pushed on Sherlocks head with a grin "if i have to jump to kiss you i swear i will make it embarrassing for the both of us" he laughed

Sherlock laughed and leaned down to peck John's lips. He grinned, "As long as I'm not the one jumping." He chuckled, straightening. He was hit by a wave of dizziness. He winces, "John, I need that water now."

John nodded "okay. " he said simply and brought the tags to the counter to pay "excuse me. Can i have a cup of water? He's feeling a bit faint" John said as he kept his arm around Sherlock to keep him steady

Faint was definitely the correct word. It wasn't quite the same but Sherlock didn't know how exactly. His stomach twisted and the dizziness hit him again. He leaned against John more until the water came to him. He quickly drank it and while he felt a bit better, he found the dizziness was still there. He frowned slightly as they walked out with the bags. "John. I feel weird."

John frowned and put his hand to Sherlocks forehead "you're not warm. Do you want to go back home?" He asked as he got Sherlock to sit back down

Sherlock wasn't sure. He didn't want to but he wasn't feeling any better. "I think that's best." He decided. "M'dizzy and my tummy hurts."

John nodded and sat beside Sherlock " alright. Maybe you should sit in the pool for a bit when we get back. You have been out for quite a while" he said as he called for a cab.

Sherlock nods. It's a good idea he thinks and let's John help him into the cab. "I'm sorry I cut our day short." He says softly, leaning his head on John's head.

John kissed his head "its okay. Ill order some take away food, you might like that more than some over crowded restaurant" he smiled " did you eat anything yet? You might be hungry"

"I ate a lot this morning," he reminds but maybe it's just been too long? He wasn't sure. Then again, he hasn't completely adjusted to being part human and recovering from his wounds.

"I know, but you really are skinny. Maybe you need more?"v he said, confused by what might be bothering him "are there any sicknesses your kind get from leaving the ocean?"

Sherlock thought about it. "There's a type of post depression I know of but there isn't much record on this. Not many come to land." He confesses. He smiles, "I'm sure it's nothing. I am still recovering. I'll be ok with some more rest."

John sighed and helped Sherlock into the can as it came "mmm.." he said slightly disgruntled "i might call Victor just to make sure"

"He has been out of the ocean for two years," Sherlock mused. "He might know more." He said, agreeing with John's idea. The cab came to a stop as they arrived back at the aquarium. He slowly got out and walked with John back inside. "I've never felt like this before though."

John led Sherlock to the pool and took his new clothing before helping him in "might be prolonged distance from your home?" He said as he let Sherlock hold Gladstone while he called Victor, starting to worry for the other

Sherlock could only shrug as he slipped into the cool water. It felt nice to be back in again, his legs disappearing. He floated on his back, keeping Gladstone on his stomach. He glanced down at his scales and sighed. They were white and chipped where Moran had bitten him. He petted Gladstone as he noticed Frank giving him his space. That was strange, he thought.

Victor picked up the phone when it rang. "Sweets shoppe how can I help you?"

" it's John. I don't mean to seem creepy calling you so quickly but are there any common sicknesses for someone such as you and sher? He's dizzy and looks nauseated" he said
" he's in the pool now, is he alright or is there something wrong?" He asked

Victor was surprised John was already calling and did find it strange until John explained his reason for calling. Victor laughed. He couldn't help it. So they didn't even know. No wonder Sherlock had looked confused earlier.

"He'll be fine. He'll sick every morning for a while. Course I know morning sickness can last all day sometimes."

John paused a few minutes "okay i know he kinda looks a bit girly but he is boy. And...well...um...one second" he said and walked over to the pool " can males in your species get pregnant?" He asked,still in shock

Victor was still giggling on the line, surprised John didn't know the answer to that question. He had sensed Sherlock carrying almost immediately.

Sherlock was still on his back, feeling better as he stayed still and just relaxed. Gladstone kept his stomach warm. When John walks in and he doesn't open his eyes. "Of course. I told you either gender of our kind can give." He reminded.

John nodded " yeah, your kind. Hypothetical question, would a human be able to impregnate you?" He asked, not for a second having thought that the two different species would be able to procreate

Sherlock opened his eyes, frowning slightly. "I...I don't know," he admits, looking at John. "Are you ok? You look pale, John."

Victor laughed. "John, Sherlock is still a mermaid. Just because he's in human form doesn't change anything."

" mhm...mhm...Sherlock, on a scale from one to ten how pregnant are you feeling?" He asked. He was beyond shocked. They had slept together once and he was pregnant, his mum had warned him about that. What if the baby had complications because he was human, would it be a baby or a guppy, could it go to school, and would it need water constantly being a few thoughts running through John's head.

Sherlock rose a brow but now that he thought about it...His eyes widened and now he was scared to be happy because John didn't look happy. John looked down right terrified. "Um...well, it would explain why Frank is all the sudden being careful around me." He says, not sure what to say. What if John made him leave because he didn't want a half mermaid child? Where would he go?

" i. Gonna have to call you back Vic" he said and hung up before walking over to the pool and sitting on the edge. "Will...will it be okay since I'm not like you? Will there be complications? Is it safe for you? What does it need after its born?" He rattled on before a sinking thought came to him "...do you want to keep the baby?"

Sherlock came to the edge, Gladstone asleep on his shoulder now. His eyes turned sad. "You don't want me to keep it, do you?" His eyes watered. Repressing the happiness was so short lived. He wanted it, he wanted it so bad. It wasn't perfect timing, but he had been so excited until he saw John's scared face.

"No! I want it, i do...but...but what if i can't help you take care of it? I mean, i nearly know how you operate let alone how to raise a child of any variety...i want this baby, or guppy, or whatever it's called...i just don't want you hurt it or you" he said softly as he ran his hand through Sherlocks hair " i want it but you will have to be very patient with me And we don't know how the baby will turn out...we'll have to be prepared for the worst. You know that right?"

Sherlock looked up, wet eyes sparkling but the sadness was fading and there was a hesitant happiness. "You will take me and it as we are and will be?"

He asks softly. "I want it, whatever it will be, no matter what half shows more."

John kissed him " yes i want you, both of you. I just don't want you to be hurt if the child isn't how you think it will be" he said and kisses him again. In his time over seas he had seen fathers and mothers abandoning their children if they didn't fit the family look or were too much of a burden he couldn't stand to lose his own child or Sherlock. He would Love it, no matter how it was.

Sherlock beamed in joy. He would have shot out of the water to hug John but didn't with the little otter on him still. "I don't know how it will work because of our differing species but I will do my very best to take care of myself and the pup. Everything will be good," he grinned, taking John's hand. "Tell me your happy? I do not mind that you worry but are you happy too?"

john smiled and kissed him deeply " I am more than happy" he smiled and held him tightly "i may ask victor if he would mind staying, just so we know what to expect. I want you on bed rest for at lest a fourth of this pregnancy " he said sternly and nodded

Sherlock beamed and kissed John back. "We're going to have a pup!" He breathed. He would be good, he would do whatever John said to do. Of course he knew more about his species but John was a doctor and it would be good to have both their heads together anyway. john grinned and kissed him deeply " our very own" he grinned and kissed him again " we will have to set up a childrens room soon: he said,

Sherlock was almost crying in pure joy, partly speechless he just hung to his mate. It was finally happening. It felt like a wonderful dream. "I know it's so early for us, but it will be amazing, I promise. We will all be happy!"

john smiled and kissed him, toppling into the pool with him and laughing. he smiled at his mate and smiled brightly " this is amazing" he breathed

Sherlock laughed as John hit the water. He clicked happily and crashed their lips together. Gladstone wasn't as amused because he was now wet and ruffled. "We're going to be parents!" Sherlock giggled happily. He nuzzled his mate, so beyond happy. "I'm so glad you pulled me out of the bay," he laughed.

"I still thought you were a carp" he snickered and put Gladstone on a rock, laughing as he snorted. " i love you Sherlock" he smiled and lent down to kiss Sherlocks belly "and you"

Sherlock didn't think he could grin any wider or his face might split open. He was so happy and beamed as John kissed his tummy. "I've never seen a carp as big as me," he laughed, tail flicking gently in the water. "To think...I thought I would never get to have a pup."

Gladstone looked at Sherlock and at the waters before jumping and clinging to Sherlocks hair " well now you have two"

Sherlock grinned, making purrs of comfort to little Gladstone. The otter was so adorable, he didn't mind that he was clingy at all. "And I have you," Sherlock adds, kissing John again. "No one has ever made me feel so loved," he sighs contentedly.

"Well you're stuck with me so i hope you feel good" he smiled and stretched with a sigh

Sherlock giggled softly and gently pulled them both on the large heated rock. The merman sighed in content, nuzzling into John warmly. "I love you," he said quietly.

" I love you most" he said and kissed him deeply before breaking out in giggles " im gonna be a dad!" he said and cheered happily. " oh! I need to call greg. he wont believe this!" he said and kissed Sherlock again