Based on one of my favorite headcanons by gaelitabis on tumblr for The Hounds of Baskerville: post/91168322689/this-screencap-comes-from-thob-we-see-sherlock-in
Molly, I'm going to Dartmoor for a few days. Don't throw out those bacterial specimens you were saving for me! I'll need them when I get back. -SH
Dartmoor? It's beautiful there! I went camping there with some friends in uni. Is it for a case? -MH
And don't worry your bacteria is (are?) safe with me. -MH
Yes, it's for a case. Have to find a big dog with glowing eyes. - SH
Does this have to do with Baskerville? I saw something about that on the news. Sounds spooky. Keep me updated. - MH
Don't tell me you believe in this foolishness too, Molly! I'm sure there's a logical explanation for what's going on. Getting on the train now but I'll e-mail you the details when we arrive. Might need your assistance later. - SH
From: sholmes .uk
To: .uk
Subject: Baskerville Case
Dear Molly,
Mobile reception is spotty but here are the facts of the case…
Sherlock, Mrs. Hudson just called me in a panic! Why didn't you answer her calls? She said she found some bloody clothes on your bedroom floor. Literally bloody clothes! -MH
This is why I don't answer her calls. Panic over a bit of blood. And what was she doing in my bedroom? If she insists on snooping could you ask her to send them out for dry cleaning? By the way, the pig was already dead. -SH
I'm not even going to ask. - MH
**ringing**
"Hello?"
"Mrs. Hudson? It's Molly. I was able to reach Sherlock. He said not to worry it was only for a case, something involving a pig that he assured me was already dead."
"So that's what he was up to. I knew something was up when I saw that harpoon."
"He also asked if you could pretty please send out his clothes for dry cleaning. He would greatly appreciate it."
"Don't cover for him, dear. I know he would never be that polite, but thank you for trying."
"Would you mind if I stop by? I need to drop something off at his flat. I don't think I've seen you since Christmas."
"Oh, that would be lovely! It's awfully quiet around here when the boys are gone. I'll put the kettle on."
**muffled noise**
"Hello? Molly?"
"Sorry about that. Nearly dropped my mobile in this body cavity. It's…er…well let's just say I should probably go clean it off."
"Oh dear!"
"I'll be over as soon as I'm finished here."
"All right, love. See you soon."
Stopped by Baker Street to visit Mrs. Hudson and dropped off your specimens. And just because I am a nice person I threw in a diseased lung as well. You now have a fully stocked fridge…of non-food items at least. You really should consider getting a separate fridge. - MH
Excellent. Mrs. Hudson would probably agree with you though I prefer it as is. I don't know how you willingly spend time with that woman. - SH
You love her and you know it. By the way, why is there a Cluedo board speared to your wall? - MH
It deserved it. Bloody rules. - SH
**beep**
You have two new messages. First message.
"Molly? Molly, are you there? I…"
**click**
Second message.
"You appear to be asleep. Right. Um. Just…ignore this."
**click**
End of messages.
I tried calling you back this morning and you didn't answer. What's wrong? - MH
Nothing. Just had an unusual experience last night. I think I might have been drugged. Going to investigate it today. - SH
An unusual experience? What happened? John texted me last night saying you'd seen something and seemed out of sorts. -MH
I think someone must have slipped something into the sugar I used in my coffee. - SH
Did you call me because you were afraid? Fear is a normal thing, Sherlock. Everyone experiences it. - MH
But you are welcome to call me anytime. -MH
Afraid? Me? Molly, do you not know me at all? No, I'm positive it was drugs. -SH
Whatever you say. -MH
Why did you send Lestrade? I have the case under control. -SH
Sorry, wrong MH. That was meant for Mycroft. I should fix my contacts to make that clearer. - SH
I figured. Greg is there now? -MH
Yes. He had to stick his nose in, of course. - SH
Saw me texting you. He says quote 'hi' end quote. Thrilling. -SH
Tell him I say hello back. -MH
I will do no such thing. - SH
You're impossible. -MH
I take that as a compliment. -SH
The labs at Baskerville are awful. -SH
Probably because I'm not there to help. -MH
True. John and Dr. Stapleton have been rather useless. -SH
Apparently it is not the sugar in the coffee. Damn. -SH
Do you know anything about Project H.O.U.N.D.? -SH
I don't think so. What is it? -MH
Sherlock? -MH
Two Hours Later:
Case is solved. Project H.O.U.N.D. as it turns out was a group that created a hallucinogenic drug in the 80s for the purposes of chemical warfare and such. So it was drugs. -SH
They didn't teach us about that one in med school. -MH
It was top-secret government information. I don't expect anyone knew about it except (the now deceased) Dr. Frankland here at Baskerville who was part of the original project and was trying to drive Henry Knight out of his mind. The drug was being pumped into the air, which is how it got into our systems. - SH
What happened with the dog with glowing eyes? -MH
It was just a dog. And it's dead. -SH
Oh no. I mean I'm more of a cat person, but still… -MH
You and your cats. - SH
I will be home tomorrow. Could you tell Mrs. H? - SH
Ok, but you really need to start calling her yourself. She worries. - MH
Two months later:
You're on the cover of every newspaper. Mr. Reichenbach Hero! - MH
Kill me. - SH
But then how could I tease you about it. - MH
Speaking of which, any interesting corpses at Bart's? In need of a distraction. - SH
Just got in a fresh one a few minutes ago. Appears to be natural causes though. - MH
I'll take anything at this point. Be there soon. - SH
A few weeks later:
Seems your ex has been a little naughty. - SH
Oh my God. I just saw the news. How did he break into all those places? - MH
Moriarty can apparently get into anywhere he wants. I'll get to see him when I testify in court. Shall I give him any messages? - SH
I hope I never set eyes on him again. I can't believe he sat on my couch! We watched Glee! He petted Toby! - MH
I might give up dating for the time being, Molly. - SH
Toby ran under my bed that night. Maybe he knew something. - MH
Yes, I'm sure cats can tell when visitors are criminal masterminds. - SH
I'm serious! - MH
Now I don't want to go home. -MH
He's in police custody. - SH
I know. It just seems weird that he would get caught on purpose. It creeps me out. - MH
Come over to Baker Street. Mrs. Hudson was in a baking mood today and now our table is full. There's no room for my microscope. - SH
I hate to intrude… - MH
Molly, don't make me drag all my science equipment to your flat! - SH
Okay, okay. Be there soon. -MH
Sorry again about that in the lab today. I owe you some crisps. - SH
Hours later:
I'm heading up to the roof now. This will be the last message you'll see from me in a while. If I don't get a chance to tell you later I just want you to know that whatever happens…thank you, Molly Hooper. For everything. - SH
My hands are still shaking. I know you've probably made it out of the country by now but I just need to talk to you one last time. What I wrote on your Christmas present was true, I love you and probably always will. I don't know if it matters to you but it does to me and I just need you to know. Be safe and come home soon. -MH
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