PeachPawz: Thanks so much for the kind words. It seems easier to write in the first person, for some reason. I hope you enjoy the rest of the story.
Ch. 2 Meeting the Thain
How nice to see you again. Please join me as I continue my story.
I awoke to a beautiful sunny day. I could smell breakfast being made, and made my ablutions in haste so as not to miss Mistress Gamgee's most delicious cooking. As I entered the kitchen, Holmes was already seated.
"Well, Watson, how did you sleep? I hope I did not wake you when I played my violin last night. I never thought to warn you of my one bad habit," said Holmes, with a twinkle in his blue eyes.
"To be quite honest, Holmes, I never gave any thought to it. I remember hearing a violin, but it sounded sweet. Actually, I believe it made me sleep even better."
"Splendid, Watson! Now, do you have any plans for today, or are you going to rest?" asked Holmes.
"I do have plans, at least for this morning. I have some patients I would like to check, and then I might look around and see about getting some kind of space as an office. I will be setting up my practice here in Hobbiton."
"May I suggest 221A Bagshot Row? It's right next-door, and really does not need much in the way of renovating. I own it, and have been looking for the right person to rent to. I am sure we can come to an agreement easily enough. How about it?"
"Really Holmes! I don't know how to thank you. I will take you up on your offer. I wouldn't have far to walk. It certainly is generous of you."
Breakfast went quickly, and as Holmes got up, Mistress Gamgee returned. "I'll take care of the breakfast dishes, then will leave something for elevenses," she said, smilingly.
I fetched my bag, and left to do my morning rounds. It was almost time for second breakfast by the time I was finished. As I went up the walk, I noticed a rather tall hobbit enter the door. I went inside, set my bag in my room, and then went to the kitchen.
The hobbit I had seen entering was there with Holmes. "Ah, Watson. Glad you made it back in time. I would like to introduce you to the Thain, Peregrin Took."
The Thain grinned. "Please call me Pippin. I answer to that easier than Peregrin."
