The consulting detective was searching the room for something that the yard may have missed, and for the first time Lestrade was hoping they had.
The DCI's mobile rang and he answered expecting it to be the Government's goons.
"Lestrade-"
"Sir, this is Detective Inspector Grayson, do you have a minute."
"Yes, what is it?" Lestrade pinched the bridge of his nose.
"It seems the suspect Sherlock Holmes has fled the hospital. I suspect he is fleeing the city. I believe he had help. "
"Well he is quite resourceful if he needs to be. I'm sure you know that from the reports." Lestrade watched the young man circle the room.
"Yes sir and I also know he has friends in high places." The DI countered, "I'll give you the professional courtesy sir by asking you bring him back."
"Grayson, you're newly promoted. Yeah?"
"Sir?"
"Tread lightly lad. I'll forgive your accusation out of professional courtesy. Now seeing how I'm working at finding Doctor Watson and now Sherlock Holmes. I suggest you get back to work and keep me updated. If I see either one I'll let you know. Through official lines of course. As a courtesy. Now if you're done, wasting my valuable time and please make note for future references, until you find something worth reporting DON'T CALL ME BACK!"