Day 31 - From sirensbane: New Year's resolutions
A/N: A last 221B
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It was late as I trudged up the steps to 221B on New Year's Eve. The room was lit with only one lamp casting long shadows, and Holmes played a sedate tune on his violin in the semi-dark. I sat down quietly in an armchair as the bees hummed contentedly from their place near the window. I wondered for a few moments if the insects had grown to recognize Holmes' playing.
After finishing his piece, Holmes set down his violin, disappeared into the kitchen to reappear a moment later with two glasses of whiskey. I nodded my thanks as he set one by my side and moved to stand by the window.
"Mary was asking about New Years resolutions for tomorrow," I said, picking up my glass. "I suppose mine will be to spend what time I can on cases. Aside from my patients and Mary of course." It was a delicate balance when one had so many important activities, though I suppose having too many activities to chose from was preferable to having none.
Holmes turned to give me a brief smile. "How characteristic and thoughtful of you, Watson," he said.
"Do you have any resolutions for the new year?" I asked.
Holmes smiled as he took another sip of his whiskey. "Why of course, Watson. To keep more bees."