A/N lavanyalabelle asked for an update, so here is chapter three. Sherlock is busy confusing Molly again. :D
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The Invitation – Chapter Three
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Sherlock was making tapping sounds, his fingers clicking against the base of the microscope he was peering into.
Molly recognized the pattern. No one who had grown up in the home of an Amateur Radio enthusiast could misunderstand that sound.
Dah dit dah dit, Dah dah dit dah. It was Morse code for the letters C and Q, standing for the message, I am seeking you.
"Sherlock?"
"Mm?" Sherlock grunted not bothering to look up from the microscope.
"Do you want something?" Molly asked in a tentative voice.
"Not unless you can tell me what sodium nitrate was doing on the heels of the victim's shoes."
" Um, Sherlock . . ."
"Not now Molly, I'm thinking."
"Okay."
Molly supposed it made sense that he might absentmindedly tap out that particular code since
he was looking for answers.
Subtly, the taps and rhythm changed then repeated over and over. Molly translated the new message in her head. "U R Beautiful." What?
It changed again to "I will have you."
"Um, Sherlock," Molly began, her heart pounding rapidly, "What's going on? What does Morse code have to do with your case?"
Sherlock looked up and wrinkled his nose. "I have accomplished my objective," he said with a smirk. Without another word he dashed from the lab.
Molly stared after him, totally bewildered.
