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The Truth about Dr. Watson

Chapter Six

Lily turned pale and looked as if she was going to faint. Michael gently steaded, worry and his face. Holmes' face remained expressionless but he was suffering. Is this when he says that he's with Answorthe? Holmes thought, I don't care, I need my best friend!

Taking a deep breath, Lily began, " I'm sorry, Holmes, but ... I've been lying to you since we met. I'm not John Watson." WHAT? Holmes thought, "I'm actually Lily Jade Watson, his daughter."

Holmes stared at her, this was the first time his brilliant mind ever shut down but not for long. He slowly turned to look at Michael who stared him down.

"Explain," he whispered, but they both heard him.

So they did. After a stumbling start, Lily finally told him about her childhood, her father's death and how she has been incognito for ten years. Holmes just listened intently without saying anything. When she was finished, she looked at him waiting for the ax to fall.

He looked at her and said, quietly, "So, you are not lovers?" She looked at him in shock. That's it! she thought. "You're not going to kick me out?" she asked, still a little fearful.

"Kick you out? I thought you were going to tell me that Ashworthe was your lover and that you were going to move out. I can't work without you," Holmes whispered. "Why?" was all she could say.

"I love you," he said, putting his hand to her face. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she took a deep breath and kissed him. After several minutes, they pulled apart and she whispered, "I love you, too."

Eight Years Later

"Elizabeth, Nathan, dinner is ready," their mother called out to them. The children run to the table and sat down. "Mum, when is Dad coming home?" Elizabeth asked. "Soon my dear," her mother answered. Just then a shadow fell across the doorway. "There he is," she said, smiling at her husband. "Hello, darling," he said, kissing Lily. "Hello, dear,"she replied, kiss Holmes on the cheek.

The End

A/N: I like this ending but it could probably have been better. Read and Review Plz!