As the sun shines brightly onto the heavy mounds of now outside, deceiving the chill of the air. Molly Hooper replaces the kettle on her stove as she finishes preparing a nice cuppa for herself. Sherlock unfortunately had another case to attend to, which left Molly with some quiet and alone time. She picks up her mug and heads over to the sofa when her phone begins to ring loudly. Molly grins immediately as she recognizes her best friend's ringtone. She quickly picks up.

"Meena! Oh my gosh hi! I feel like it's been an age! How are you? How's little Maisie!?"

Meena laughs. "Hi Molls! I'm well. So is David and Maisie! I feel like it's been forever too, I've missed you so much! I hate that we live so far away. I really should visit London more often. FaceTime isn't the same is it?"

"I'm so happy your family is doing well. You'll never guess what has transpired in the last couple months!"

"Oh God, don't even tell me!", she squeals. "I KNEW there was a reason you were so chipper! It's that detective bloke isn't it? Did he finally take his head out of his arse and realize that you're literally the best thing that could ever happen to him, or what?"

Molly laughs giddily and nods to herself. "Well…long story short, yes, he did. We have been very happy for about a couple months now. He's really changed towards me, and he's really amazing, Meena."

"I'm really happy for you, Molly. I know you've loved him for such a long time. Hey, I do have surprise for you though!"

"Oooh, surprise? What could it be?"

"Well, David and Maisie and I are actually in London right now! We got to the hotel yesterday morning early, and then of course the blizzard rolled in, so I couldn't show up and shock you. But since it's stopped snowing, if you feel up to some company, we would love to see you. It's crazy that the last time we saw each other in person was Maisie's Baptism. You really are an amazing godmother, I'm sure your friend John thinks so too."

"Oh my God, you're here! Of course I'd love to see you! And yeah, that's crazy, but I literally have the cutest little goddaughters in the world. Oh wow I'm so excited now! When can you come over?"

"Half hour we can be there, if you aren't busy."

"No, no that works perfectly! Ahh I can't wait. See you soon Meena!"

"See ya Molls!"

Molly hears the call end, and she grins from ear to ear. She had met Meena back in Uni. The first thing Molly noticed about her was her beauty. She was a gorgeous mixed woman, with curly natural light brunette hair and blue eyes. All of the boys at Uni would flirt with her constantly. Molly didn't have such luck. But it was in anatomy class that they really bonded. Meena wanted to become a nurse. They were partnered up on a paper they had to do for class, and they became fast friends. Meena's extroverted personality was magnetic, and she needed Molly to tame her sometimes. They became best friends after that.

Meena had met her now husband, David, on a trip she took to Texas during her junior year of University. She had told Molly that she fell in love at first sight. He was tall, dark, and handsome, and his green eyes captivated her. She had made an excuse to go the same route while travelling around Houston, just so she could see him again and again. He had been living on his family's farm; cowboy hat, horse, and everything.

Molly had always laughed at teased her for falling in love with a cowboy, because she was just /so/ British. After Uni, they visited each other on and off until David had proposed to her. Meena made the heart-wrenching decision to move to Texas with him. Of course, Molly had been thrilled that she was so happy and in love, but it hurt her more than anything to lose her best friend, especially because at that point in her life, she wasn't having the easiest time. But as she does, Molly put on her brave face and sent her off, knowing she'd be happy. Four years ago, she gave birth to Maisie and Molly had travelled to Texas for her Baptism; Meena had asked her to be Maisie's godmother, which, of course she couldn't refuse. She was her best friend.

She snaps herself out of her memories and begins quickly tidying her house. Rushing into her room, she changes into a more guest-appropriate outfit of jeans and a jumper, then goes and makes some more tea.

About a half hour later, there is a knock at her door and she beams, rushing over and flinging it open, seeing her best friend and her family standing there. Molly and Meena both squeal excitedly and hug each other tightly.

"Oh my God! Oh…It's so good to see you again…way, way too long, Meena."

"I know, I know, I'm sorry! Wow you look great, Molly!"

Molly blushes and smiles, waving them inside her home. "Of course you had the luck of being snowed in the entire first day you were here."

"Of course", Meena scoffs sarcastically.

Maisie runs over in her pink shirt and tie dye pants, giggling. "Auntie Molly!"

Molly gasps and holds her arms out. "Oh my goodness Miss Maisie! You're such a big girl now!" She scoops her up and cuddles her close, gently peppering her in kisses as the small girl laughs playfully. Molly giggles softly and strokes her curls. "You look sooo pretty, sweetie."

"Thank you!", she grins shyly as Molly places her down and turns to David.

"David, it's nice to see you again. You've got your hands full with these two!"

He laughs and nods, giving her a hug. "Oh yeah. Luckily, I've got big hands. In fact, I may have hands big enough for another."

Molly looks confused for a moment than gapes, gasping. "Nooo. Meena!? Are you-..!?"

Meena beams happily and nods. "Yeah, Molls. I'm pregnant. It's a little boy." She tears up as Molly rushes over and hugs her again, the both of them crying softly.

"Oh, I'm so happy for you. Wow…she's gonna be a big sister, that's amazing. And David, you'll get your own mini me!"

"That I am. Though, even if he looked just like Meena and Maisie, he'd be very handsome too", he smirks.

"Yes, of course he would!" Molly grabs the tea and hands them each a cup, then gets some juice for Maisie and smiles, handing her the cup.

"So Molls, where is this man of yours, huh?"

Molly blushes and clears her throat. "Oh, Sherlock. He...he had a case today. If I had known, I could have asked him to pop in."

"Aw man. I wanted to meet him. Y'know, give him a bit of a kick in the behind. Get it going, so to speak."

Molly turns red. "Meena!"

"What!? Come on Molly, we both know that you are too cautious. If you love this man, and you say he loves you, and you're both adults in your thirties, AND you've known each other for nearly a decade…get on with it already, am I right?"

Molly huffs, knowing she's right. "Well yes but…"

"But what? He's still on the fence? Well it's about time he made up his damn mind. If he wants you, he needs to know what you want. No tiptoeing around. You're either going to be real or decide it's not best."

Tugging on her sleeves nervously, Molly shrugs. "I don't want him to leave again. We've been through too much for me to ruin it."

"Ruin it? Molly, having your own wants and goals isn't ruining it. He should love you enough to want to make them come true. And if he runs away, he wasn't worth you to begin with", she wraps an arm around her. "I know you love him with all your heart. But I also know how much you want a family of your own, and I'm sorry Molly, but you're not getting any younger. Neither was I, and I wanted Maisie to have a sibling, so it happened."

"You're right…you're always right. I'll speak to him eventually. Maybe after Christmas, okay?"

Meena chuckles. "Hey, it's your life. You don't have to report to me. I just want to make sure that you're happy and getting what you deserve too. You know I only want the best for you."

"I know, thank you", Molly hugs her tightly.

Meena grins and hugs back. "I love visiting. Texas may be home, but…this is /home/. To me. I think it always will."

"I'd imagine. Your parents must be thrilled too."

"Oh yes, over the moon. We are going to see them tomorrow for dinner. You know my dad. He's kind of like your boyfriend, always busy, always working."

Molly nods and chuckles. "Well, you will HAVE to meet Sherlock sometime this week. Ok?"

"Definitely. I'm not leaving until I do, promise", she laughs softly.

"Oh boy…that will be interesting", Molly quips.

"Indeed it will, Miss Hooper", Meena smirks. "Indeed it will."