Fear (34)

She could see the fear in his eyes.

"It's not what you think..." she was quick to say.

"Then what? You're planning on moving out, that is obvious, all those flats are around Covent Garden."

"Yes, they are." she said simply gently gripping his hand. "Please, just listen? I've been wanting to tell you for time now but..." Lestrade heaved a sigh and finished the sentence for her.

"We haven't had the time to see each other." He reached up with his other hand to pinch the bridge of his nose, squeezing his eyes shut.